Posted in West Virginia February 03, 2018 by

This Delicious Restaurant In West Virginia On A Rural Country Road Is A Hidden Culinary Gem

Sometimes, you just can’t help but wonder why certain restaurants keep to themselves. Take the Elk River Inn & Restaurant, for example. It’s remote location off of US-219 makes it difficult to find unless you happen to be passing by. But if you do decide to stop, it will be the best decision you make all day.

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Elk River Inn & Restaurant is located high in the mountains of Monongahela National Forest. As the name implies, it is located along the Elk River.
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This charming little restaurant gets rave reviews no matter where you look. It combines fine dining with a casual and relaxing atmosphere. Aside from local publications, the restaurant has been featured on the pages of Cooking Light and Bon Appetit.
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Their food is absolutely amazing, featuring flavor combinations your taste buds will adore.
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You may start with the soup of the day before moving on to a choice of appetizers, such as Cast Iron Sourdough Cornbread, WV Rainbow Trout Spread or Blistered Shishito Peppers Stuffed with Barbequed Atlantic Shrimp. All appetizers are $13 or less.
Then you can follow up with your main entree, with prices ranging from $17 to $32.
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Selections include Pendleton County West Virginia Rainbow Trout, Grilled Filet Mignon, Pepper Crusted Ribeye Steak or Slatyfork Shepherd’s Pie.
All their food products are fresh and locally raised.
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The restaurant also has a pub style bar that serves beer, wine and liqueur.
After a fine dinner, you might want to stay the night. Elk River has you covered, offering lodging accommodations between $60 and $150.

There are few better ways to spend an evening. If you are in the area, this restaurant is not to be missed.

Elk River Inn & Restaurant is located at 34037 Seneca Trail in Slaty Fork. For more information – including a full menu, hours and lodging rates – visit the website here.

Have you ever been to the Elk River Inn & Restaurant? Feel free to tell us about your visit in the comments below.

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