West Virginia has plenty of classic restaurants that have been beloved for decades, but sometimes it’s fun to discover something different. Here are some of the state’s best new and out of the way restaurants that you may not have heard of.

  1. Red Rooster, Gassaway

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Red Rooster/Facebook It’s worth going out of your way for this “Country French Quarters” style restaurant. The menu has something sure to please everyone in your party. 602 Elk Street Gassaway, WV.

  1. HomeGrown Pizza, Morgantown

HomeGrown Pizza

HomeGrown Pizza One of Morgantown’s newest pizza places is creating artisan pies made with locally sourced ingredients. Address: 3429 Earl L Core Road, Morgantown, West Virginia.

  1. Big Belly Deli, Davis

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Davis’s Big Belly Deli/Facebook Try a delicious sandwich on your adventures in Davis from this deli and sandwich shop. They also serve soups, salads, and baked goods. Address: 438 William Ave, Davis, West Virginia.

  1. Gourmet Cafe, Bridgeport

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Gourmet Cafe/Facebook This unassuming cafe has a variety of indulgent comfort food. Address: 795 W Main St, Ste G, Bridgeport, West Virginia.

  1. Sumthin’ Good Soul Food, South Charleston

Sumthin’ Good Soul Food/Facebook

Sumthin’ Good Soul Food/Facebook This new restaurant is already drawing crowds with delicious dishes that are perfect for filling your belly and warming your soul. Address: 4845 MacCorkle Avenue SW, South Charleston, West Virginia

  1. Bahnhof WVrsthaus & Biergarten, Huntington

Bahnhof WVrsthaus & Biergarten/Facebook

Bahnhof WVrsthaus & Biergarten/Facebook This German restaurant opened earlier this year. They specialize in sausages and have dozens of craft beers on tap. Address: 745 7th Avenue Huntington, West Virginia.

  1. The Rambling Root, Fairmont

The Rambling Root/Facebook

The Rambling Root/Facebook This new addition to Fairmont specializes in burgers and brews. The owners envisioned a place that would bring the community together. Address: 101 Fairmont Ave. Fairmont, WV 26554.

  1. Guide Shack Cafe, Harpers Ferry

Guide Shack Cafe/Facebook

Guide Shack Cafe/Facebook This new little shop serves coffee and baked goods. The shop is veteran owned, operated, and sourced, so your money goes to a good cause. Address: 1102 Washington St, Harpers Ferry WV 25425.

  1. The Market Vines

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TripAdvisor/Bernie125 This little restaurant in the Market district serves a variety of beers and wines alongside tasty burgers and sandwiches. Address: 2251 Market St, Wheeling, WV 26003-3839.

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Red Rooster/Facebook

It’s worth going out of your way for this “Country French Quarters” style restaurant. The menu has something sure to please everyone in your party. 602 Elk Street Gassaway, WV.

HomeGrown Pizza

One of Morgantown’s newest pizza places is creating artisan pies made with locally sourced ingredients. Address: 3429 Earl L Core Road, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Davis’s Big Belly Deli/Facebook

Try a delicious sandwich on your adventures in Davis from this deli and sandwich shop. They also serve soups, salads, and baked goods. Address: 438 William Ave, Davis, West Virginia.

Gourmet Cafe/Facebook

This unassuming cafe has a variety of indulgent comfort food. Address: 795 W Main St, Ste G, Bridgeport, West Virginia.

Sumthin’ Good Soul Food/Facebook

This new restaurant is already drawing crowds with delicious dishes that are perfect for filling your belly and warming your soul. Address: 4845 MacCorkle Avenue SW, South Charleston, West Virginia

Bahnhof WVrsthaus & Biergarten/Facebook

This German restaurant opened earlier this year. They specialize in sausages and have dozens of craft beers on tap. Address: 745 7th Avenue Huntington, West Virginia.

The Rambling Root/Facebook

This new addition to Fairmont specializes in burgers and brews. The owners envisioned a place that would bring the community together. Address: 101 Fairmont Ave. Fairmont, WV 26554.

Guide Shack Cafe/Facebook

This new little shop serves coffee and baked goods. The shop is veteran owned, operated, and sourced, so your money goes to a good cause. Address: 1102 Washington St, Harpers Ferry WV 25425.

Yelp/Carrie W.

TripAdvisor/Bernie125

This little restaurant in the Market district serves a variety of beers and wines alongside tasty burgers and sandwiches. Address: 2251 Market St, Wheeling, WV 26003-3839.

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