West Virginia has a ton of great restaurants. Any number of them are worth visiting, but you only live once, so why not start assembling a bucket list now? If you're looking to make a definitive list of the best restaurants in West Virginia, here are a few that are locally coveted. Bring your appetite and prepare to dig in!

1. Cafe Cimino Country Inn in Sutton

The chef at this Sutton inn specializes in Southern Italian Cuisine and Euro/Mediterranean dishes and they are delicious. Cafe Cimino is full of charm, and your taste buds will fall in love in just one bit. Pay it a visit at 616 Main St, Sutton, WV 26601.

2. The Press Room in Shepherdstown

This Shepherdstown favorite serves American food with an Italian flair. New American treats pair perfectly with the chic milieu of this one-of-a-kind dining destination. Swing by The Press Room at 129 W German St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443.

3. Hillbilly Hot Dogs

The name says it all; this is a redneck-themed hotdog restaurant. If you’re looking for great gourmet hotdogs and a fun setting, try this Lesage restaurant. Swing by Hillbilly Hot Dogs at 6951 Ohio River Rd, Lesage, WV 25537.

4. The Hütte Restaurant

Taste a little bit of Switzerland at this restaurant in West Virginia's Swiss village of Helvetia. The Hütte Restaurant is charming, and it serves up ethnic comfort food that'll fill you up. Swing by at 1 Main St, Helvetia, WV 26224.

5. Muriale's Italian Kitchen in Fairmont

This Fairmont restaurant is been serving up some of the state's best Italian food for more than 40 years. Any trip to Muriale's Italian Kitchen is memorable! Up for spaghetti and meatballs on this lovely bella notte? Swing by at 1742 Fairmont Ave, Fairmont, WV 26554.

6. Secret Sandwich Society

If the owners of this Fayetteville eatery really wanted to keep it a secret, they shouldn't have made their sandwiches so good. Secret Sandwich Society is all I can talk about when I go to Fayetteville! Try it out yourself at 103 1/2, Keller Ave, Fayetteville, WV 25840.

7. Coleman's Fish Market

This Wheeling restaurant, located at the historic Centre Market district, is famous for its delicious fish sandwiches. You'll love its lively and colorful ambiance in addition to its vibrant menu. Bring your appetite to Coleman's Fish Market at 2226 Market St, Wheeling, WV 26003.

8. Backyard Pizza and Raw Bar

This Huntington pizzeria serves pies made in a wood-fired oven or on the grill. The pizzas are made from scratch, but there's also a raw bar for those looking for something a little less gooey. Don't forget to grab an order of grilled oysters! Swing by Backyard Pizza and Raw Bar at 833 3rd Ave, Huntington, WV 25701.

9. Pies and Pints

This restaurant that started in Fayetteville is now a regional favorite, with locations in Charleston and Morgantown in West Virginia and several in Ohio and Kentucky. Try the grape pie, it’s amazing. Swing by the location that started it all at 219 W Maple Ave, Fayetteville, WV 25840.

10. Morrison's Drive Inn

Take a trip back in time at this drive inn in Logan, which is one of the last of its kind. Reviewers rave about the hot dogs, an old fashioned treat in a location that's nothing short of a throwback. Cruise into Morrison's Drive Inn at 126 Stollings Ave, Logan, WV 25601.

11. Mario's Fishbowl

This dive bar is a classic Morgantown establishment that serves traditional pub food. Reviewers say it's cozy and the food is great, and locals covet it as one of the area's finest hidden gems. You'll love Mario's Fishbowl! Find it at 704 Richwood Ave, Morgantown, WV 26505.

12. Stardust Cafe

This Lewisburg restaurant gets great reviews for its delicious gourmet sandwiches and salads. Plus, its warm atmosphere will make you feel right at home... and it might even get your creative juices flowing. Visit Stardust Cafe at 102 E Washington St, Lewisburg, WV 24901.

How many of the best restaurants in West Virginia have you visited? Did you like them? What others would you add to the list? Let us know in the comments.

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