Hale House is truly a Charleston gem. They were completely booked, but we lucked out with a couple…read moreof seats at the bar--and it ended up being the best seat in the house. The bar staff was outstanding from start to finish. We had a few different bartenders taking care of us, and each one was attentive, friendly, and great at helping with recommendations. We ordered the New York steak and the Brussels sprouts special. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium, and the Brussels sprouts hit that ideal balance--crispy, flavorful, and just right. Everything we had was packed with flavor. The drinks didn't miss either--ice-cold beer and expertly crafted cocktails all around. If you find yourself in Charleston, this spot is absolutely worth a visit. Highly recommend.

We heard from so many folks that we needed to come try this gem but what we experienced first hand…read morewas an expensive bomb. There's an amazing selection of bourbon but I love tequila! My margarita was not good at all. So bad that I didn't even drink more than half which is just a sin when it comes to expensive cocktails. My husband's chicken sandwich had about as much chicken as a tiny tender strip. He left hungry. I had the steak special. Which had good flavors (as anything covered in cheese would) but if I'm paying $60 for a medium rare steak, it's a shame that it came out medium well. Roasted cauliflower was mid, I make better at home in my air fryer. Service was good but the waitress was pretty pushy with the extras like we were insane for not ordering appetizers and not letting her bring us a glass of 4 roses. Ambiance was fine. But the experience was not worth my money, not even if it was half the cost honestly.

Great experience here. Stopped after a day at the Capitol. The service was very friendly, fast, and…read moreefficient. Our table got BLT, Reuben, Hotdogs, and Philly steak. The potato wedges are delicious. Sweet tea was perfect. It has a true diner feel inside, even has bar stools at the counter. Good choice for good quality diner food - nothing fancy here!

This diner is a gem. It is an old style diner, where you are able to order what you want prepared…read morethe way you want it. The food is great. The prices are good. The staff is amazingly great. It is clean. Most of the patrons are very friendly, and have been coming here for a long time. Large groups are welcome and will be served well. There is parking around the area - I'm a bit surprised that there are a number of vacant lots which are cordoned off to prevent parking on them - strange if trying to promote more downtown businesses. Anyway, I like this QD diner, and I expect I will be back. I can't figure out how to give them 10 stars on Yelp

Service was a little slow (but still very nice) but other than that I have no complaints!…read more The WV Apple Salad was absolutely delicious. And we loved the pretzel tots

Well, sort of the only option in what appears to be a bit of a rough area. We didn't have the…read moreenergy to make it out to where the other food options all appeared to cluster. Service was nice, but a little slow. Burger and fries were pretty solid. Caesar salad was ok. Mixed drink wasn't great. Beer is the safe option. All in all this Marriott is a bit dated; is sort of one of those options of last resort if you're here for work or just passing through for the night, as we were.

I like this place a lot. They have great drink options, nice staff, and good food. The pepadew…read morepizza is our favorite

Pros: Excellent, fast service…read moreDelicious pizzas with lots of options to choose from. We got a margherita pizzat and another with half Peppadew and half steak and mushroom. All were gobbled up quickly! Adult beverages available Love the decor Cons: Limited seating, especially for large parties Parking can be tough in the area Pro tip: Try the pizza skins appetizer - like potato skins but on a pizza!

Great stop in West Va at the Bucket. Floors could have been cleaner but they just finished up a big…read moregroup when we arrived. Food was great!

I didn't manage to get any pictures because we were here for a family gathering but there are…read moreplenty of other pics so I'm sure you'll get the idea! We (my immediate group) only ordered things off of the appetizer menu but other people had sandwich and entree items and everyone liked what they had. One of the things we got was the seemingly polarizing pepperoni rolls. It looked like, by reading previous reviews, that these are either the cause of or the downfall of western civilization. Me personally I won't weigh in on the debate but I will admit to eating 3 pepperoni rolls so..... We had a large group and were really running the wait staff ragged with so many people but everyone kept the smiles on their faces and did a great job dealing with our big group of yahoos. I'm not local to the area but the next time I'm here I'll make an effort to stop by here because I like what the owners have done with the place and I forgot to pick up a Bucket shirt while I was here.

Our waiter, River, was great. We sat outside on wrought iron chairs, because we had our dog. River…read morebrought our dog, water without being asked. We had garlic/parmesan wings which were fried. They were awesome. Grilled cheese sandwich had 3 slices of bread with plenty of cheese oozing out. The grilled asparagus salad was great. There was music playing and volume was low enough we could talk during dinner.

Great experience here. Really the majority of the 5 stars goes to Amy S, who was our waitress…read more Not to take anything away from the food or the ambiance or the opposite wall hung paintings of Anthony Michael Hall and Molly Ringwald from Breakfast Club. But Amy was very good with answering our questions and giving her opinions on various dishes, as well as her interactions with Oliver We started with some wings with house hot sauce and an order of cheddar and candied jalapeño fries. Both were very good, the candied jalapeños had a nice heat but were not rude. I had a Cubano sammich, as you know I am a sucker for these and once again - no plancha!! This one wasn't even squished in a George Foreman grill. Just served on a (good and tasty and crunchy) bread. Oliver had a cheeseburger and fries, and the table order was rounded out with a braised beef sandwich. That was declared by Amy as the number 1 sandwich at the place. Oh jeez I almost forgot - they've got several beers and Amy was again a font of knowledge asking us what kinds of beers we liked and helping craft suggestions based upon what we liked.

The place was packed. We did call-ahead seating. We tried to order the pumpkin spice donut holes…read more They had run out the day before. They were out of the chicken sausage that comes with the pumpkin pancake meal. But it all worked out and we left satiated and happy.

Probably the best cafe in West Virginia. Incredible food, staff were so friendly. The food came out…read moresuper fast. Relatively chill quiet environment for breakfast. Could not recommend this place more.

Restaurant has a nice atmosphere and service is incredible and informative. Food tastes very good…read moreand presentation is immaculate.

Fabulous experience! We were visiting Charleston on business and found this wonderful restaurant…read more The menu was varied, the food was delicious, the service attentive and friendly - and they had the very best rose wine in WV. Highly recommend!

We stopped by the fort for lunch/dinner today, I have to say it's refreshing to see a place like…read morethis open up in the area! From what I experienced, they're doing a lot of things right. The food felt legitimately high quality, like they're putting real care into the ingredients and preparation. I ordered the steak, and it was flavorful with a really good garlic butter that complemented it perfectly. Juicy, well-seasoned, and cooked just how I wanted. The loaded fries were excellent too (maybe a touch salty, but in that addictive way), and they came with this awesome ranch that tied everything together. I got the half order, and let me tell you, it was massive. Easily enough for 3-4 people to share. The mac and cheese was solid as well, creamy and comforting without being over the top. What surprised me most was the value. For the caliber of food and the portions they're serving, the prices were very reasonable. Honestly better than I expected for something this good. Service was on par, if not a bit more professional than you'd usually find at a casual spot like this. Everyone was attentive without being pushy, and it made the whole meal feel smooth. Overall, I'm excited they're here. The Fort feels like a welcome addition. Solid execution on the basics, generous portions, and a vibe that makes you want to come back. If you're in the Charleston area and looking for a good meal without breaking the bank, definitely give it a try. I'll be returning soon. Highly recommended!

Tried out The Fort. We went Saturday between lunch and dinner (around 2) and were seated right…read moreaway. We started with the fried banana pepper app. The breading was light and crispy- not dense and greasy, which was great. The peppers themselves didn't have much flavor but it was still enjoyable. We each got a burger (hearing they were great). My wife is a burger conisour and unfortunately, this one didn't wow her. Neither of us were super impressed with the burgers. I thought the meat was delicious and well seasoned but the whole burger was meh. The star of the show (for us) were the hand cut fries. They were cooked to perfection and dusted with a wonderful seasoning combination. I think we will come back to try the steaks and some of the other good looking items the menu holds. The atmosphere was super laid back and inviting. TVs surrounded the dining room so you won't miss a second of the game!

Grilled Romaine salad, main course special, atmosphere and service was excellent…read more My wife and I both thought it was one of the best meals ever.

The service and food was exceptional! Filet with scallop…read morepotatoes Crab crusted tempura scallops