Have you ever been cruising along on a road trip, only to watch West Virginia roadside stops flash by into your rearview mirror? And you've thought to yourself as it passed, "Hmm, I wish I knew if that restaurant was worth a stop or not!" Well, here are a few roadside restaurants in West Virginia that definitely ARE worth a stop next time you pass them when you are out and about around the Mountain State.
1. Hillbilly Hotdogs (Lesage)
If there's one restaurant in West Virginia that nearly everyone has heard of, it's probably Hillbilly Hotdogs in Lesage. Both local and national celebrities have eaten here, as well as countless other folks looking for a good meal ... or a huge meal ... or a quirky meal ... or even a place to tie the knot. It's the place for you if you've ever dreamed of eating a gourmet hotdog on an old school bus!
2. Cheese 'n' More (Gap Mills)
Cheese 'n' More isn't your typical sit down restaurant, but in addition to selling bulk spices, farm fresh groceries, lighthouses, and other products, the Cheese 'n' More deli counter whips up some of the best sandwiches you've ever eaten. Seriously, these things are delicious.
3. Mother Shuckers Crab Shack (Martinsburg)
You don't have to go to the ocean to get good seafood; you can find some right here in West Virginia at Mother Shuckers Crab Shack in Martinsburg. From all-you-can-eat options to oysterfests to drinks to desserts, Mother Shuckers Crab Shack is well worth a stop next time you are anywhere near Martinsburg, West Virginia.
4. Skyline Drive-In (Oak Hill)
Hank Williams, the famous country singer -- you've heard of him, right? Here's what you may not have heard: decades ago, he was found dead in the parking lot of what is now Skyline Drive-In, a roadside restaurant that is well worth a stop just for its historic significance alone... not to mention the delicious, cheap meals and desserts you'll find on the Skyline Drive-In in Oak Hill menu here.
5. Pinnacle Drive-In (Pineville)
Pinnacle Drive-In (sometimes known as Pinnacle Drive Inn) is famous as the home of the deep-fried turkey sub (it even comes with cranberry sauce). Everything on the menu is good here at this little roadside stop, and you can even eat it all from the comfort of your car if you so choose!
6. Ya'sou Restaurant (Kimball)
It isn't every day that you find an authentic Greek restaurant in West Virginia, let alone one that's as delicious as the historic Ya'sou Restaurant in Kimball. This place is a local favorite, and it's so good that folks are willing to drive in from miles around just for the chance to eat here.
Have you been to any of these roadside restaurants in West Virginia? What's your favorite roadside restaurant that's well worth a stop every time you pass it in West Virginia? Nominate it! Let us know about your favorite place in the comments. If you're looking for more to see in West Virginia, these road trips are full of adventure:
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