Yummy this place is delicious at dinner time!! We had a nice server he gave use a discount. Food was awesome at the food buffet and warm. Nice severs and good food. Would recommend this place to see restaurant that is not around any more and the great food!! Would recommend!! read more

Shoney's - Yummy desserts at shoneys - New American Near Me - Charleston, West Virginia

Excited to see a Shoney's from our childhood. Darling staff, bad breakfast. It's hard to mess up breakfast but the cooks aren't gonna win any prizes. read more

First time trying a Shoney's the buffet was everything you'd expect. Service was nice and food was good. Place was pretty busy but servers still stayed very attentive. read more

On Saturday the 19th we stopped in for a late lunch . Grandkids are little and picky eaters , so the buffet is great for them. Food on the buffet was fresh and hot . Unfortunately the restaurant was hotter ! The waitress ( I believe Alice ) moved us to the rear where it was cooler , soon after we were seated. I'm not sure how those employees stand to work in the heat of the building , let alone to be in the kitchen cooking. read more

went there for a family dinner the waitress was amazing but the food was good, at all barley any food and not even good food ethier it was really bad food,I will never be eating there again! read more

Pros: A local landmark and one of the few surviving Shoney's, in the company's hometown. Excellent service at breakfast from Calvin. Fun people watching. Sentimental value for those like me who grew up going there. Delicious rice and sausage on breakfast buffet. Cons: Food is very hit or miss, lately usually miss, with the buffet varying in quality from day to day. Building is old and showing its age. Go for the experience. read more

Food was the worst I've had in a really long time anywhere, it wand bland and dry. Buffet is a must avoid. Service was ehhh, not special either way. Regret curiously walking in read more

The 1 star is for the customer service. They were extremely nice and welcoming. The buffet was less than impressive and the ice cream bar was hilarious. The fried chicken was edible but overcooked and dry. The sides were just okay. I've always wanted to try Shoney's but I can safely say, it was my first and last time checking them out. Customer Service 1-5=5. Selection 1-5=2. Food 1-5=1. read more

Shoney's - the front of the restaurant - New American Near Me - Charleston, West Virginia

Food was edible, atmosphere was welcoming. However service was horrible. Waiter and waitress staff was slow, had this look of kill me now constantly on their faces. Not all staff was bad though. One thing to improve on would be getting your front line staff to be more friendly and improve on the staffs motivation and people skills read more

I only left one star simply because I had to rate it somehow, but negative 5 star would more fitting. I follow the page on Facebook for Charleston wv and surrounding areas places to eat and someone must have been paid to leave good feedback because it made me want to try to have an old time Shoneys experience again and I traveled over 30 miles and it was the absolute worst! Waiter was nice but told us the Buffett bar food was far better than the kitchen so we did that and just had to leave the food on the table. I didn't want to even pay the bill it was inedible and no taste, potatoe soup watery, it's hard to mess up cooked cabbage but they certainly did! My SO wanted to see if he could eat something as he had taken his meds and needed something and just had to leave it there. I approached 2 managers doing paper work at a table and they stared at me as tho they were shocked! I would have rather tried the fresh pet dog food than to ever go here again. I attempted to leave feedback on the Charleston page and they removed my post. Don't follow this page for honest reviews because you're not going to get it. Left such a bad taste and mood, I'll be doing a stop payment tomorrow as I didn't eat $55 worth of food and refuse to help this place stay in business any longer. Stay away, not one thing was good! I posted this same horrible review on the Charleston Wv page and every dumb hillbilly come out of the woodwork. I was told by West Virginia people to buy a stove and go to Kroger and not expect something like Shoney's to be good. As I stated previous, I was going off a review from this page that clearly was a paid review because nothing about it was true. Never having been there, I was just hoping new owners had taken over and was truly trying to come back as I always support small business and if someone is going out of their way to bring back a former great place. I was treated like an idiot by the people of West Virginia so I won't be going back to support any small business in the Charleston area. read more

We used to enjoy Shoney's years and years ago when we lived in the South. This particular Shoney's was right next to where we were getting our car repaired, so we thought it would be a nice place to get lunch. This was NOT in any way the Shoney's we remembered. They had a sad buffet in the middle of the dining room, $10.99 for a bunch of terrible-looking food I wouldn't pay $3.99 for. We asked the waitress for a menu instead and she told us they didn't have menus, but recited from memory some sandwiches and burgers they could offer. The waitress was very friendly and nice, but that alone wasn't enough to make us stay. read more

I am not a fan of shoneys, I should start by saying i was made to go by a family member. So i didn't have high hopes to begin with and to be honest the food was sub par and the wait rime was a lil ridiculous. That being said Amanda the manager, deserves some praise. This whole town has been hit with the damn super flu, and this restaurant was no different. we saw a total of three employees, including Amanda! She was sitting people, taking orders, serving food, filling the bar, you name it. And not once did she complain, get upset, or let it show to the customers! She truly was working so hard that it made up for the crappy food! so if you go here make sure you tip her very well! read more

Perhaps they should start a GoFundMe campaign to raise some money for Napkins? Don't eat anything messy and expect to be able to clean your hands or mouth. The staff is literally instructed not to give you any extra napkins. At least let me BUY some napkins or something. Charge me $$ if it's really that much overhead. Just don't flat out deny a customer a napkin. Very weird business practice. read more

Shoney's - Shoney's Manager - New American Near Me - Charleston, West Virginia

My kids love this place! Their mini smash burgers were the best! We usually get the buffet!! Their potato soup will always be the best potato soup I've had!!! The staff have always been kind to me and my kids!!! read more

This place deserves No stars at all!! I came in on a tour bus this past Saturday Morning Nov 4th! We always call ahead and let Restaurants know we're coming and most time just as this were the case they comp the drivers meal!! So I went in and ask if I could get a pie in place of eating and the Male Manager probably was the worst I've seen in a while!! Very Very rude for no reason! He call himself calling the company on me not realizing I was the company!! Not only was he rude to me but the entire staff wasn't friendly to my people on the bus!! Will never ever stop there again and will pass it along to all my Friends in the Tour Bus Industry!!!!! It's really okay to be nice even in West Virginia!!! read more

Simplicity is of great appreciation in restaurant choices; so, too, is value! How about the Shoney's "All-Star Breakfast?" Two eggs over medium, tasty bacon, hash browns and toast, for just $4.99! WOW! Of course, they make their money with $2.50 coffee, but what a hearty, filling meal! The waitresses and staff are as sweet as can be. I LOVE this location! read more

Shoney's - At $4.99, a GREAT breakfast bargain!!! - New American Near Me - Charleston, West Virginia

Wow this place was great! I did not expect the food to be good but it was absolutely delicious, not to mention we had this awesome waiter. Our waiter was so kind and sweet with a heart of gold! Despite its looks, Shoney's was phenomenal! Totally recommend it! read more

I visited Shoney's restaurant last night. The quality of the food was satisfactory. However, it came to our attention that my brother has a peanut allergy when he detected the scent of peanut oil on his chicken. Moreover, the staff provided misleading information by claiming it was vegetable oil. Regrettably, they made errors in four of our orders. Additionally, the staff's performance fell short as they were dishonest and mishandled the orders. I would advise against patronizing this establishment. There was ants in the corner where I was sitting it was just gross I recommend not eating there it was not worth it for 60$ Don't go there. read more

The service at Shoney's is absolutely amazing! This is my first time at Shoney's and this will certainly not be the last. Everyone is so nice, helpful, and full of hospitality. I particularly had a wonderful experience with Christie, she was a ray of sunshine. This is exactly what I expect in a restaurant. I totally recommend! read more

No staff because corporation refuses to give a living wage Unable to order anything was refused a menu and could only order the buffet or sandwiches due to lack of staff BS pay your staff you utter jackasses!!!! Buffet was 6/10 not the best or worst but still a huge disapointment with so little menu choices Staff is fine and friendly all these problems rest entirely on managements utter incompentence and the home corporations utter lack of comment to customers and their restraunt read more

Yeah....this is not the move to make while you are in West Virginia. Just head to the mall and grab ANYTHING else. The waitress was solid. Buffet looked terrible. Order entrees off the menu....terrible. They get 2 stars for at least being consistent with terrible food throughout though. Save yourself the time and disappointment. read more

Food is very low quality. It was gross. Seafood night! Yeah right. They had fried tiny shrimp and fried bits of other things who knows of it was real. read more

The Case of the Missing Manager It was late, and several people were lined up in the anteroom waiting to be seated... finally a beleaguered waitress appeared and announced she had been looking everywhere for her manager but he could not be found. Managers are evidently important when closing a shoneys to balance the till and oat out tips. She told us all to sit anywhere... eventually she brought us a single menu, being unable to find where the others were hidden. And so it went -- she decided I wanted my burger well done without asking me, I would have appreciated more Swiss and more mushrooms on the Swiss mushroom burger. Two stars, but Regina did get best, with no support from the missing manager, who never did show up. read more

Stopped in for dinner with my dad on our way home from Charleston and we were not impressed with this establishment. Miles before we reached the highway exit for this Shoney's, my father reminisced of when his parents would take him and his siblings to this particular Shoney's when they were kids on their way home from Viriginia. "It's not as good as it used to be", he said, after we ate. I was not impressed with the food quality at all. It wasn't horrible, but it was very good. I found hair in some of the food on my plate, which is always a big turnoff. We'll try Ponderosa next door or drive a few more miles and hit the Shoney's that's across the Ohio River. The staff was friendly, but the food wasn't worth $13. read more

Yuuuuuuck! Dinner rush so we got the buffet. A huge mistake. Dry meatloaf, dry fish, dry chIcken, dry salisbury steak, and a mystery casserole with noodles, spaghetti sauce, shrimp and corn! Nasty! WTF! It looked like eel shit. Even the soup was dry. Is that possible? The Waitress never came back to the table except to give the check. The guy running the buffet poured water into the mashed potatoes to make them presentable. It didnt work. Made it look like lumpy buffalo semen. Never again. Shoney's is dead. Before you think of eating at this place...pull down your pants, stick your pinky in your butthole and like the poo stink seductively from your knuckle. I swear you will be more satisfied. Please forgive the owners and staff for their transgressions against the culinary world and humanity. read more

Shoney's - Salisbury steak? Looks like a pattied out cow turd. - New American Near Me - Charleston, West Virginia

disappointment We stopped in for some lunch and had a terrible meal. I had the fish filet and it was sooooo greasy, but after my meal was delivered, I never saw the waitress until she gave me my check. I needed napkins to try and soak some of it up. The rest of the staff was busy in the restaurant but I thought my wait person went home. We sat there for at least 20 minutes until we just gave up. We couldn't get out of there fast enough. read more

I am a fan of all you can eat buffets. I had never heard of Shoney's before. And my friend said we just have to go! My mother loves this places and so do all my friends! The unique thing about this all you can eat restaurant. Is the fact that you can also order something off the menu! We went twice while I visited Charleston and I opted for the all you can eat buffet both times. There's just something fun about going around and picking whatever you want. I was able to have turkey here and baked steak there. Corn, crab, salad, and whatever else sounded good to me at that time. Some of the food I had tasted like it did sit out too long. But we just let them know and they whipped up a new batch of whatever it was and put it out. If you don't want to settle for the dessert that's already out. You can order something off the menu. Like a skillet cookie, cake slice, or a piece of pie! Another cute thing they have is there mini souvenir stop shop. That's where I got my goodies! read more

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the worst service I've ever had there. we were seated at on of the tables in front of the windows. there were a lot of things that the kitchen was out of but our server was horrible. she never checked on us after the food came out which by the way was cold. never got any bread, she acted like she was doing us a favor to bring us our food. we start out trying to be understanding because she seemed overwhelmed but it was obvious she just didn't give a crap. I have never left that low a tip because I usually feel sorry for the servers when they are busy but not that one! read more

The waitress was on point with removing dishes and refilling drinks without having to ask.. they have this cramped up corner full of dollar store toys, handbags and other random junk that seems out of place and untouched.. the foods not that great anymore and the food bar was dirty enough to change my mind about that salad I wanted so bad.. we're trying the one further the road next time.. maybe..but this one fell ALL THE WAY off. read more

I've eaten at Shoney's most of my life. Most of the time this particular location. This visit was not a good one. Music was blaring. We were seated so that the hot and very noisy fan from their new soft serve ice cream machine blew directly on us. The burger didn't taste fresh. Two of the stalks in the women's bathroom didn't have working locks. The waitress was OK but took FOREVER to refill the drinks. One reason I eat at Shoney's at all is nostalgia. I ate there with my Dad. Ate there with my Grandparents. My Mother enjoys it. It simply wasn't a good experience. read more

First time in a shoney's in 20 years. It used to be the place to go... Boy have they fallen off. Buffet was huge mistake. Terrible terrible food and selection. Veggie omelet was gross too. Server was polite and friendly, that was the only positive. read more

Had the breakfast buffet. The eggs and bacon were good. The hash brown chunks were different. They looked home made and seemed greasy. The service was good. I found it interesting that they had a gift shop corner across from the register. read more

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Met my parents there for a Friday night meal. (On my Mom's insistence.) The servers & other waitstaff are friendly & responsive. BUT - this is possibly the worst meal I've ever had. Tasteless boiled vegetables, a limp salad, overly salted & soggy rice, and a piece of salmon that might as well have been jerky. It's not the same place I remember from my childhood. Gag. read more

Food was ok at best. If you do insist on stopping, don't waste the $9.99 on the buffet when you can order an entree for $7.99 that comes with the buffet. There was hair in one dish, slimey black lettuce at the salad bar, and I saw one server pouring hot water in the mac and cheese and mashed potatoes when they were looking crusty. The server was attentive. That's all. read more

I had the breakfast buffet and coffee, as is my wont. The food was hearty and hot, and sated my carnivorous cravings. The coffee was hot and bitter, like the tears I shed when paying my bills, and the staff was attentive and cordial, unlike myself in social gatherings. I've been going to Shoney's restaurant for fifty years, longer than I've been alive, and they rarely disappoint my gustative requirements. Of particular note was the kindness shown by the staff, in refilling my coffee. Not only was my waitress attentive and perspicatious of my coffee requirements, but another waitress saw my lowered level of java, and, like God on high granting succor to the Israelites wandering the desert in their time of need, refilled my coffee. read more

Normally love Shoneys but this was a bad experience in every way except for the waitress. We made the mistake of getting the food bar & the salad was fine but the warm food was terrible. I tasted my choices then didn't eat any of it. It all seemed to be days old, dry & just awful. Not the Shoney's I've known in Lewisburg. read more

Stopped by this resturant while in town ! I seen comfort food and I was all over it ! They had buffet which was less than $10

I gave them two stars because it was late and they were open. I was all downhill from there. There seemed to be a shortage of waitresses and kitchen help. At least a shortage of working help. The restaurant was not that busy, but as long as it took for someone to come over and take our order, you would think there wasn't a seat left in the house. I am not usually a salad person but it was late and I wanted something light, and I since I have an extreme dislike for chunky iceberg lettuce and tomatoes, I thought the nice, chopped Cobb pictured on the menu would do the trick. Things went very wrong the first time when I saw a waitress making a salad by pulling ingredients off the salad bar. When the "garden salad" was delivered I explained that a Cobb should be chopped and that several ingredients were missing. There is a trip back to the kitchen, and then, with plate in hand, another waitress tries her hand at a cobb, and, like the other one, comes back with an unchopped "garden salad". With "browned for extra flavor" iceberg lettuce instead of romaine, tomato quarters, sliced cucumbers, a sour tasting "I have been left on this food bar all week" corn relish which came in a small side dish instead of worth the salad as if the waitress knew it had gone bad in the late 1990's. She tried, but you could tell that the leadership was crap, so I couldn't blame her too much for not understanding why the salad should look like the picture in their menu. No beverage refill for me, because, well, the average service just wasn't present. Then there was the guy in the dirty, white shirt, at the register who appeared to be a manager. Wow. What an amazing example of poor customer service skills. He was a plethora of excuses, including the standard "I didn't make I, I didn't see it, that is how we make it here, I,m a meat eater, well that picture isn't really real food, I don't eat salads, that's how we always do it..." everything but a sincere apology. He did take a tiny amount off of the bill to shut me up, but I doubt if he could comprehend that you can't make a Cobb salad, that looks like the picture in your menu, without chopping it. I was warned no to go, but I had had a good experience at one in Nashville not to long ago, so I thought "why not?" Basically, this place I'd kind of a train wreck. We saw a woman sweeping the floor and we are not sure how she left so much dirt that the broom brushed right over. Then we watched the refill of the lettuce y watching the server open a bag and dump it into the old, browning lettuce. I guess she didn't feel the need to at least rinse off the next strain of E. Coli. Run, don't walk, to any place but here. read more

Well crap, can't give this dump a "no star" rating! Cold food. Butter wouldn't even melt in the grits(I mean sand). If you do eat here, go fast to the nearest drug store for some antacids. Week old road kill would have tasted better, and been warmer!!! read more

My husband and I had breakfast around 8 AM on 10/21/12. It was great service! Our waitress was attentive, the food was fresh and hot. Loved the down-home, country atmosphere! We will definitely eat here again! We were also asked to donate a pie to a local organization that distributes holiday baskets to the needy in our area which we eagerly agreed to do. read more