Are you ready to spend the next year exploring the Mountain State through food? Here are twelve of the best dining stops you can make, each featuring a restaurant on your West Virginia food bucket list. We want to make sure you savor each meal, so we've assigned one restaurant to each month.

1. January - Coleman's Fish Market, Wheeling

For some of the best fast food (and the best fried fish) in the Mountain State, head to Coleman's Fish Market in Wheeling. They're a dining icon here in West Virginia. Learn more about Coleman's Fish Market in this article.

2. February - Leonoro's Restaurant, Charleston

West Virginia has some great Italian restaurants, and one of the best, longest-lasting in the state is Leonoro's Spaghetti House in Charleston. Learn more about Leonoro's Spaghetti House in this article.

3. March - North End Tavern & Brewery, Parkersburg

North End Tavern & Brewery is West Virginia's oldest restaurant. Famous for their burgers and their brews, this restaurant deserves a spot on every dining bucket list! Check out this article to learn more about North End Tavern & Brewery.

4. April - Grand China Buffet and Grill, Clarksburg

This 200-foot buffet is probably among the biggest you've ever seen. And that means food enough for every taste bud! More about Grand China Buffet in this article.

5. May - Pizzas & Cream, Nebo

How about a spring drive through beautiful West Virginia, culminating in a dinner at one of the most remote restaurants around? Remote, but delicious! Chow down on a wood-fired pizza and enjoy the scenery of this mountain farm. And of course save room for ice cream. Pizzas & Cream is the perfect kick off to summer for your West Virginia food bucket list.

6. June - Skyline Drive-In, Hilltop

You know you've been dying to eat at Hank's Last Stop. Here's your chance! Spring for a hotdog at the restaurant in whose parking lot Hank Williams was found dead. Read all about Skyline Drive-In Learn more in this article.

7. July - Hillbilly Hot Dogs, Lesage

Speaking of hot dogs, you haven't truly experienced the best of West Virginia until you've eaten at Hillbilly Hot Dogs, one of the Mountain State's most famous restaurants. Can your belly handle The Homewrecker? It's a hot dog to remember, that's for sure! You won't leave hungry when you visit Hillbilly Hot Dogs.

8. August - Mountain Creek Dining Room, Pipestem Resort State Park

Round out the summer with a meal at a restaurant that can only be reached by aerial tram. Not only is the journey memorably beautiful, but the food is delicious! Read more about this one-of-a-kind dining experience at Mountain Creek.

9. September - The Oak Supper Club, Pipestem

There's another bucket-list worthy dining stop in Pipestem. It's The Oak, located near Pipestem Resort State Park, and in addition to great food, it features an 800-year-old oak tree! Learn more The Oak Supper Club when you check out this article.

10. October - Gateway Restaurant, Riverton

Enjoy the fall colors in some of West Virginia's prettiest mountain country with a meal at The Gateway. It's located near Seneca Rocks, Spruce Knob, and more. Save room for pie when you visit Gateway Restaurant.

11. November - Pinnacle Drive-In, Pineville

Prime your pump for Thanksgiving at Pinnacle Drive Inn in Pineville. They've got a deep-fried turkey sub that's good any time of year! It may not look like much, but you'll be glad you made it to this restaurant worthy of our West Virginia food bucket list. Learn more when you read this article.

12. December - The Pizza Slice, Snowshoe

Fit in a little winter fun at West Virginia's best winter village, Snowshoe Mountain Resort. And while you're here, don't miss this sourdough crust, wood-fired pizza at The Pizza Slice.

Have you already tried any of these restaurants on our West Virginia food bucket list? Are there other restaurants that should make the list? Share your thoughts with us in the comment section below. We would love to hear from you!