When it comes to a memorable dining experience in the Mountain State (or anywhere, for that matter), it’s not just the food that makes a lasting impression. The staff and the atmosphere play a huge part in whether we return for another meal. At the following eatery, located a stone’s throw from the Virginia border in the Eastern Panhandle, the entire experience makes this unassuming restaurant one of the best around.

If you haven't been to John's Family Restaurant yet, then you're in for a real treat.
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John's specializes in steaks and seafood, and the menu includes many renderings of each. And while the menu and the delicious food is reason enough to love John's... there are more reasons...
The decor is among the most lively we've seen in quite a long time.
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From a chicken in a crate...
... to a wide variety of oddball items (like a parking meter installed next to one of the tables), you're sure to raise an occasional eyebrow and crack more than few smiles are you gaze about the dining area.
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John's famous corner table is the most coveted seat in the house. Let's take a closer look below:
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Yes... that IS a covered wagon. Consider yourself lucky if you get the wagon table!
But don't worry, there are plenty of other gawk-worthy seats available at John's Family Restaurant.
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And delectable dishes that'll ensure everyone leaves satisfied!
The name of John's Family Restaurant is as much about it being an establishment suitable for your entire family as it is about the history of the place. It was opened in 1963.
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John’s Family Restaurant is located at the WV/VA border in the community of Rippon. The official address for GPS is 847 Berryville Pike, Charles Town, WV 25414. It’s open six days a week (closed on Sunday). The hours are: Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Learn more on their Facebook page.

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