I ride down to Welch several times a year, and any visit HAS to have at least one (if not several) meals at the Sterling. The Sweet tea is wonderful, the meals are all with the highest quality ingredients, and well prepared. While this is not a fancy restaurant, it is clean, and the food prepared with loving care. I can truthfully say I haven't had anything there that wasn't delicious. I love teh Sterling, and it's staff. They make me feel like I am at home. read more

I almost always have a good experience at The Sterling. The people treat me nice and are fast to accommodate any special twerks you request. I am a fan of the slaw dogs and cheese steak sandwiches and their iced tea is simply the best I have ever had anywhere. With the décor you get a cool 60s vibe with a little coal industry thrown in. read more

Sterling Drive In - Cheese Steak Sandwich - Burgers Near Me

The hot dogs and all the fried foods are wonderful. Recently, I have had some issues with everything I have ordered, and I am really not a picky person. I have to do a split over the toilet to even use it because the door is an inch away from the front of the toilet, it is not the cleanest either, but it is nostalgic. For a lot of people this place feels like home or comforts them. THAT is what makes this place special. Not the stinky bathrooms or the okay food, the environment, the atmosphere, and the fact you know you are going to run into people you know. The main thing this place needs (which I have been saying for years) is a jukebox or speakers. It gets painfully quiet in there and there is nothing worse than hearing myself, or someone else, chew. They also need more help staffing wise on busy nights. Their hot dogs are killer, and their vibes are through the roof. Just go and get some and their onion rings, those two things will not let you down. read more

We come here every time we come to Welch WV. It's a beautiful restaurant very nostalgic. Food is very good. All the staff there are very friendly. read more

This location needs to be renamed as the diarrhea drive-in. Food always smells good and looks good. However, the food is not fresh at this location. This location may have issues with cold chain management. Many food business in McDowell county lose power over night, business owners do not through away spoiled food. There is barely any food waste in these towns. Employees either sell the food or take it home. Nothing goes to waste is their modo. read more

This little dive is very cute, inside was clean considering how dirty we ATV riders can be when visiting. The service was good but it wasn't very busy. Several sandwich options to choose from. I had the pizza burger and it was ok, I hear the philly cheese steak was good, some our group got that. You don't have alot of options in this area. For the options available the Drive In is a good one. read more

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Ahhh this place takes me back. Back when I was in my teens, I had many a date in a place like the Sterling Drive-In. The basic premise is, you drive up, flash your lights and a waitress comes out to take your order. My gentleman friend had a cheeseburger and I had his fries. Everything came out hot and fresh and the fries were crinkle cut! I haven't seen them in sometime. There was a delightfully fit, young man doing maintenance, so not only was there dinner, but a bit of a show. Now I know you're saying Dot, but you were with your gentleman friend. We ain't married and besides, I was just doing some window shopping, it's not like I was breaking out my credit card. read more

I have been to the place a many times because I pass through the area every year when me and my family have to go up here for family functions and such and this place is so amazing to stop for a bit!! read more

I give this place four stars simply because of where it is. If you are in Welch there aren't many other choices. Subway, McDs and Sterling. Diner food yes but the coffee is good and the bacon is crisp. The biscuits were not the best however, the staff was nice they will accommodate a meeting and they kept the coffee coming. Ruth Chris this place is NOT. Lower your expectations to the standard of deep Appalachia and you will enjoy your meal. read more

I absolutely love this drive in restaurant. I'm a huge fan. Quick service, great food, and curious employees.

What Jeff said. "Ok for a greasy spoon" and food was quick in arriving. My girlfriend said her hot dog was 'delightful' read more

Sterling Drive In - a checkered floor and red chairs - Burgers Near Me

This has the feel of 1945 when it first opened. They still offer drive in service. I got a basic hamburger, fries and a coke and I had NOTHING to complain about. I loved the decor. The waitress was very good and gave us prompt service. I'd recommend for anyone coming out this direction. read more

Absolutely great service tho there is only a few workers, best place to come in and dine in though there's COVID the place is spectacular awesome food great prices! read more

Went to the Sterling for dinner today, when we arrived the waiter acted as it was a hassle to come wait on us. After ordering we waited an hour and 25 mins on our food, which still never came, numerous customers who came in long after us were getting their food. We decided to leave, the waiter acted very rudely when we informed her we were leaving and made me pay almost $10.00 for 3 drinks and a salad (which was a side with the spaghetti dinner my fiancé ordered and the only thing that ever came to our table) Pathetic!! HORRIBLE SERVICE!! Will never return!!! read more

I had dinner there the other night based on a recommendation from the place I was staying at. I had grilled chicken breasts, mashed potatoes and green beans. The food was quite good, as was the service and the price. I would definitely go back again. read more

I'd heard about Sterling Drive In for years and finally decided to stop in with friends while were visiting Welch. We ate inside. Waitress was attentive and the food was pretty good. I'd eat here again. read more

Great food, and friendly staff. I love the nostalgic atmosphere!

This place used to be one of the best restaurants in Welch but after the new owners took over its went down hill quickly. The food is awful. My mother and I went in on 5/6/2015 and I ordered a Chicken Parmesan sandwich platter. The menu said it was crispy chicken but when it arrived it looked microwaved and was under cooked. As for the fries that came with the platter, it looked like the amount you would get in a kids meal. Its over priced and the food is just not good read more