Sometimes the road less traveled leads you to wonderful culinary discoveries. The 21 At the Frederick was a terrific find in downtown Huntington, WV. Situated in the old Frederick Hotel, this eatery is a magical throwback to the early 60's with red leather, dark paneling and a chair rail featuring an elephant walk! Our dinner choices were relatively straightforward, but the food was outstanding. We started with a nice side Caesar salad with fresh Romain lettuce, fresh croutons, shaved Parmesan and a perfect amount to dressing. My entree was the Fried Shrimp platter. The shrimp were absolutely fresh, huge and butterflied perfectly. A light but tasty breading with a side of spicy cocktail sauce made it even better. French fries and glazed sliced carrots made for perfect sides. My dining partner opted for fresh grilled salmon, perfectly seasoned and done to perfection. Fresh broccoli and risotto were just the right compliments. Dessert was an in-house prepared chocolate gnash mousse - dense, rich and velvety, and served as the perfect was to finish the meal. Finally, the service was excellent. And we had a chance to chat with owner Mark Cross, who has presided over this establishment for 23 years. Mark was a delight to meet, and takes great care and pride in providing a top notch experience. If your travels bring you to Huntington, do yourself a favor and dine mat this historic gem!! read more

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Perfect spot for a date night! We were drawn to this place for many reasons. From the history and atmosphere to the limited days/hours of service, we knew we were in for a treat. Service was consistent from the moment we arrived. Chef James Hillen rivals some of the top Chefs that we have dined with. The food was FANTASTIC! Our steaks were flavorful and cooked to perfection with an exceptional sear. The garlic mashed potatoes were perfectly seasoned and prepared. The homemade mac and cheese was creamy with the perfect crust on top. The salad was a good portion size and tasted like it was freshly chopped and prepared. The asparagus was cooked to perfection and perfectly seasoned. The crème brûlée was balanced and creamy with a delicious hardened caramelized sugar layer. We can't brag on this place enough and definitely recommend this restaurant. This is a place we will dine at again! read more

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Allow me to say once more that this is the finest non hotel restaurant in West Virginia. Mark knocked the ball out of the park for a group of 20 seated in the main dining room Jeff may be the finest server in the state. And the food keeps getting better. Hint: Enjoy the Colorado Lamb Chops. Go there often- I try. read more

We ate dinner here tonight with a customer and his family. We travelled here from Florida and South Carolina for the Texas State / Marshall football game. I ordered the ribeye. It was a top five steak of my life. Sooooo good. Melt in your mouth. Mac n cheese was wonderful. Old fashioned from the bar were very good as well. Impeccable service. Everyone treated us like family. Including and especially the Marshall fans. Thank you all! read more

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One of the best filets I've had. Cheesecake is good too. Good atmosphere and the service was good also.

As a private flight crew member I get to visit a lot of different places. This restaurant is one that I really hope to come to again. We stopped in for dinner while our passengers were at an event at Marshall University. Sat at the bar so we could watch some college football games and interact with the locals and bartender. The service was exceptional!!! The bartender was polite, cheerful, and engaged with the customers. A pianist was playing nearby. The music added to the ambience whereas I've been in plenty of establishments where the music is overpowering because it is too loud or not the right kind of music. The filet was one of the best cuts of steak I've ever had. One of my best friends is a beef cattle farmer and would have said that the cut was perfect. It was cooked to perfection and was not overloaded with butter, sauces, or spices. The two sides I had were asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes. I ate everything on the plate and literally would have had a complete second serving if I had the room for it. Dessert was a slice of cheesecake with chocolate syrup. It was what I would call a "proper slice" in that it was not too small or too large. Well done! I look forward to another visit! read more

Tonight we celebrated our wedding anniversary and 21 did not disappoint. Dinner tonight was truly amazing. My filet was perfect and my wife couldn't be happier with her scallops. The service was great and as always they make us feel special. We are truly lucky to have this amazing restaurant. read more

If you somehow find yourself in Huntington, West Virginia and you want a good meal, eat here. The ambiance is like a cozy supper club. The service was attentive and friendly. The food was fantastic. I had a caesar salad, and rack of lamb. For desert we had a strawberry shortcake which was amazing. I shared photos. read more

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The most terrible meal. My first time visiting, I am from out of town. The ambiance is lovely, but the meal was astonishingly terrible. I ordered the special fish of the day, mahi mahi, which the wait staff recommended. When it was served, it was like it had been sitting under a heat lamp for a very long time, totally dry and touch. The skin was like shoe leather. I mentioned this to the wait staff, who said I will pass this on to the kitchen, that was all. I also ordered the sautéed greens, which had so much lemon that they were inedible. Nothing was offered in compensation. It was extremely disappointing. There are many other restaurant choices; I would not return or recommend this place to anyone. The wait staff was my concern, after stating my concerns, nothing. read more

The place is very cool looking. As you get inside the building's all you will enjoy a luxurious old decor. It almost looks like a museum with a lot of artefact. I suggest to take a minute to walk around (and look up) to appreciate he architecture. Then, as you get in the restaurant you walk on a classic checker board floor to meet the host by a little desk. The bar is inviting and clashes with the dining room style. However people who were there seemed to enjoy that space. We walked to our table and settle at a wooden table. The chairs are old but very comfortable. Take a minute to admire the detail of the space: interesting art work on the walls, cosy ambiance and lighting, shabby-chic wooden panelling, etc... The menu includes a lot of meat and seafood. I had the filet mignons with a side of Brussel sprouts and mushroom. Everything was perfectly cooked and very good. The service was excellent. It is not cheap but it is a must in this area. Perfect for groups but can also be a good place for a couple's night out. I am lucky that I got to dine there. read more

21 At The Frederick - Wine Bars Near Me - Huntington, West Virginia

The soup bisque butternut quash was nasty, salmon in it was off putting. Mussels your way was great with marinara, which was all I could eat. Food came out Luke warm. I got the special, with mushroom. The sauce on the mushrooms was nasty. They was sauce on everything and it made the food taste horrible. Hubby salmon was not even done. We paid over $100.00 for food we both hated. We drove all the way from Ohio for our 20th anniversary and it was so very bad. We also were seated in the middle of the room and my husband had to keep pulling his chair in so the waiters and waitresses could get around him. We were elbow to elbow with everyone, not enough room for the staff. My husband is 5'10 and 175lbs. Ruined our romantic dinner. It was also to loud to hear eachother. Food was so bad we left it there, wouldn't take home to my dog. read more

Our food was fine. But the quality wasn't equal to the price. I could get a similar meal at a less fancy place. I liked the mushrooms and the Caesar salad was nice with just the right amount of dressing. The ribeye was good though I was surprised it wasn't on the bone. Our waiter was fine but I felt rushed even though it wasn't overly crowded. My wife enjoyed her filet and the scallops were fine. read more

Love to dine here when visiting my son at Marshall. Excellent food and service. The halibut and sea bass are so yummy!

One of the best places I've ever ate at! The atmosphere was amazing, the food was wonderful, our waiter was so kind as well. We were next to the pianist so it added extra points as well! read more

Food was amazing! The veal meatball appetizer is a meal in itself. I had the lobster tail, but honestly, the chocolate strawberry, chocolate martini and homemade Mac & cheese were the star dishes for me. My husband had the A. Strip steak, which was very delicious. We went there for Valentine's Day and it was worth every penny. The service was tops, and our waiter was amazing and kept the dranks flowing. My plan is to go back soon and try other dishes. read more

Was in town for business. Someone recommended I eat here, and they were right. Not disappointed at all. Great location and theme inside an architectural old hotel read more

I'd give a 0 if I could. Completely unreliable hours of service. Called today around 7P and made a reservation. Host said they close the kitchen at 11P but would stay open later if busy. Had a reservation at 9:30P, called at 9:36P to say we were running a few minutes behind only to be told the kitchen was already closed...with our reservation still on the books. We were almost there and coming from Ashland. This is the second time this has happened. Unfortunate. We won't be back, or try to be, for dinner ever again. Please adjust your hours of operation to match your actual hours of business. Some people travel 30-45 minutes to dine with you only to find out you've already closed the kitchen. Also take your reservation's phone numbers to call and confirm whether or not they're on the way instead of assuming a no-show. read more

21 At The Frederick - Wine Bars Near Me - Huntington, West Virginia

Best meal I've had out in a really long time. Everything was made to perfection. I don't even like crab cakes, but these were bussin. Service was very professional and waiter went above and beyond anytime we needed anything. The atmosphere is fancy vibes so dress a little formal and you can get some cute piczzzz too. They do offer a cork service so you can bring your own wine as well if you'd like. read more

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Great food great service waiter was attentive food selection good what more cant you say than that

Meal was amazing and the atmosphere was pleasant. We had the rib-eye, filet, lobster tail.. all meals were cooked to perfection read more

Exceptional food and drinks. Service excellent and very relaxing fun dinner. Great place to enjoy a good meal

Our server, Kyle was terrible. Never once asked how was our food, did we need anything, would we like coffee with dessert or even tell us what our options for dessert were- we had to ask. My chicken marsala was awful. Totally misrepresented all noodles with a bit of chopped chicken. This was a special occasion for my friends and I was very disappointed. And I paid cash. read more

The overwhelming hospitality and delicious culinary experience of 21 cannot be described with words. From the moment we walked in the door last night, we were treated like cherished guests and old friends. The ambiance was warm, welcoming and refined. Our food was delicious. I highly recommend the filet, scallops, seared tuna and espresso martini. Thank you for such a memorable and special dining experience. read more

Always amazing food and service! Love their bourbon selection. Steaks are always good.

Great food with just OK service.... Which unfortunately seems to be a growing trend. I'm not sure if restaurants are not able to find help or choosing to staff light to keep their costs down, but when you have waitstaff that is also floor supervisor, host, and answering the phone at 9 pm on a Saturday night, it ends up being less than the experience a diner would like. I could expand if ownership would like. The food? It was tremendous! The shrimp cocktail - which should be easy to execute is often not executed well - but it was a 10/10 here with firm and chilled shrimp and a cocktail sauce so good my husband has a forkful of it after he ate the shrimp. We both had steaks - and they were seasoned and cooked perfectly. The asparagus sides were bright green and crisp tender - the bottoms were nearly as good as the tips. The baked potatoes were served a little too cool but delicious. Would definitely come back. read more

This was a great find in Huntington and right across the street from our hotel, the Doubletree. This is a historical building, and was once part of the Frederick Hotel (which is now commercial space and apartments). This seems to be the top tier of restaurants in town, and overall they did not disappoint. We opted for burgers because of the late hour but also had a few appetizers. The mushroom soup was very good and would suggest it. We ordered three desserts and two were good and the option of a chocolate bacon brownie seemed like a no brainer. What it was however, was a big no. It was a small "muffin" and it was either old or was just so dry and no flavor. We did tell our server and he apologized for calling it a brownie (his mistake) and did not charge for the desserts. The server was very attentive and with the exception of the one dessert, it truly was a lovely experience. The interior of the restaurant was classic to the period of the building. A great spot if you are looking for a dinner experience in the area. read more

Stupendous, the best meal I've enjoyed, in the most sophisticated atmosphere, in the Tri-State. Not to be missed.

Excellent food with nice variety, and comfortable warm ambience and reasonable prices for the quality you get

Excellent food, service and entertainment. Enjoyed listening to the piano music while eating the Chicken Marsala (which was amazing)!

This was my first time to the 21 at The Frederick. I'm honestly not sure if it was even around when I was in college back in the mid 2000's (or maybe I was just a poor college kid and missed out)! I took a friends suggestion on trying the scallops with risotto and a side of asparagus. Wow, for a landlocked state they were fresh and cooked perfectly. Only negative on my scallops, they were a little grainy and needed to be washed a little better. Risotto was nice and creamy and the grilled asparagus was cooked just right (just missing a little seasoning). The restaurant has a unique decor and sometimes has a live piano player (he was a little loud which made it hard to chat with our friends). Overall, a fun atmosphere with delicious food! read more

Had an amazing meal here recently. First off easy parking on the street. This vintage hotel has been renovated and maintained and is a gem in this little town of Huntington WV. Beautiful decor throughout lobby and the restaurant makes a very warm comfortable feel. Since we were a private party we were not in the main dining area (although I do plan to come back.....I did a few days later only to be disappointed there was a large wedding party monopolizing the lobby and restaurant entrance.) Our meal? spectacular. Starters included shrimp cocktail and fried oysters which were so delicious. I thought I only liked raw oysters on the half shell but wow, these fried oysters were pretty darn good. New York steak medium rare was perfectly cooked and delicious. Couple with sauteed mushrooms and another veggie (string beans) made a great meal and it was too much food and i finished the steak later and it continued to deliver. I'll be back soon! read more

Celebrated my sister's 40th birthday with a phenomenal dinner at 21. As soon as you walk in the Frederick building the ambiance is old-world style. It's stunning from floor to ceiling and for a history buff like myself, my senses were electrifying. The gold elephants on the walls, the dim lighting, the cloth tablecloths and live piano player made our dinner very special. I looked at the menu prior to our arrival and I had my heart set on the Beet Salad. Amazing! I practically licked my plate. I chose the Ghost Pepper Pork Chop which was a mamma jamma big daddy bone-in pork chop that tasted out of this world. If you're a carrot fan like me, YOU MUST order Kristen's Carrots as a side. Divine! My sister ordered the Filet which was "like butta" as she said lol. The menu has a great variety. If you can't find something to suit you're fancy there's something wrong with you. Seriously...... I have to go back again soon. Please go. You won't be disappointed. read more

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This was such a cute restaurant! Was on a business trip in Huntington and it was the perfect, quaint spot for our dinner after a long day of meetings. Situated in what looks like a old cigar bar in an old hotel, the whole appearance, theme and even music takes you back in time. From the paintings on the wall, to the ambiance, to the food, everything was fantastic! Which brings me to the food... so excellent! All of us enjoyed our food. I had the scallops with Brussels sprouts and the risotto. It was wonderful! read more

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Best restaurant in Huntington. Steaks are terrific and I personally love their wonderful hamburger. Service is top notch. You can't go wrong with any of their entrees. read more

Food was ok, but over priced Not worth the money. I had gift certificate for $100. They said it expired. I lost the money.

I was in there on Friday evening with two family members and had a very nice meal. The service was great and the food was very good but there were two complaints. Our party ordered two filets and one cheeseburger with Brussel sprouts, spinach and carrots for sides. The cheeseburger was said to be delicious as were the Brussel sprouts. The filets were ordered medium and medium rare. Both steaks were close to medium-well but did taste good, but the biggest problem were the carrots. I was told they were cooked in brown sugar and butter, so I said great because I like them cooked that way. What I wasn't expecting was for my filet to be sitting in a pool of about a half cup of brown sugar "sauce". I'm not sure why the carrots were not put into a side dish, but I had to move my filet onto my mashed potatoes. I could not eat the carrots because they were way too sweet and oddly enough they tasted dried out. Perhaps because they were sliced too thin. We also ordered the crab cake and tuna for our appetizers...both were delicious. Bread was great too. Overall we enjoyed our meal and would recommend. read more

We chose the 21 to celebrate a special birthday, so glad we did! The Lobster Tail was the best I've ever had! I love the atmosphere, service was great! read more

An absolutely elegant restaurant, very much what is to be expected from dining inside the Frederick Hotel. The food was to die for, the wine list is amazing, and the staff was friendly and attentive. The only thing I was left wanting was more. And the best part was that all of this luxurious fun was so affordable I didn't think my check was right at first glance. Can't recommend it enough. read more

21 At The Frederick - Daily Special with Risotto and Brussel Sprouts - Wine Bars Near Me - Huntington, West Virginia

21 at the Frederick provided the dinner for a large conference group, and accommodated us on a day when they are closed. Everything was absolutely delicious! Food was cooked as ordered and not "reheated". Service staff were amazing and the venue was beautiful. I highly recommend 21 at the Frederick...the best restaurant in Huntington!!! read more

If you are looking for trendy cutting edge dining in a modern setting, this is not the place you are looking for. If you are wanting a traditional upscale fine dining experience, this is the place to go. It is a bit like stepping back into time. I think I caught a glimpse of Don and Betty Draper sipping Martinis at the next table over. It is dark wood, dim lights, and unique decor with elephants on parade around the room. Service was attentive and very cordial and our young server kept us in food and drink throughout the evening. Our dining companions are regulars and were greeted by name and their drink preferences were known. I decided on a classic Whisky Sour to fit with the classic atmosphere. All of our meals were very good. The menu runs to the traditional steak and veal with a few chicken and seafood items for variety. I opted for the chicken, a lovely tender breast in a creamy herb sauce. I requested Risotto instead of the pasta which was provided at no extra charge. Both were good. Nothing spectacular, but solid and well prepared. The price was very reasonable for a fine-dining experience. Cocktails, wine, and full meals, for four people came to under $300. It was a lovely special occasion meal. read more