Amazing food (the drinks were great; swordfish and salmon dishes were unusual and perfect;…read morecheesecake for dessert is recommended)! Service was VERY GOOD. Of course, the views were very nice. This place doesn't get much publicity; but it is worth going out of your way to get there.

The first time I ate here was in October of 2023 with my girlfriend. It was a very special night…read morebecause it was our first getaway together and our first romantic dinner together. So, anytime we are in the area we like to stop in to relive those unforgettable memories, which has been several since then. This is one of the very few places that I have always recommended to anyone who lives remotely close to the area, who is traveling close by for work, or is visiting the area for the amazing outdoor activities they have to offer. So let's delve into why this place is one of my favorite dining destinations in West Virginia, but why I also have certain issues with it as well. The things this place does that makes it so great are the things that most restaurant in large cities do to stay relevant. They evolve with said times and constantly change things up to make themselves more enticing in regards to each and every dining experience you have here. There are very few places if any in West Virginia that can give you all this place has to offer. Whether it's well crafted cocktails, somewhat eloquent and mostly fresh and well seasoned dishes, or an ambience inside or outside that is a diamond in the rough. I have been to several 1, 2, and 3 Michelin star restaurants and how they operate in regards to service is what sets them apart from everyone else but also which most can only dream of achieving. This place could probably get one star at some point in time if certain aspects were to change, truly. Listen, I don't mind paying a lot of money for an experience that blows my mind, even if it's just a one or two bite 7 or 9 course tasting menu, but this place wants to blow up your wallet without ever achieving such mind altering dishes. The food is good don't get me wrong, but not 2 and 3 Michelin star prices good for what you get. The last time I went here we spent $125 on two apps which were literally four bites each and two cocktails. Is that a lot of money for the amount of food and drinks we got in a small town in rural West Virginia, absolutely! I get it, charge a high price and see if people will pay it and go from there, but most will only do that once or maybe twice because of the atmosphere or higher expectations upon returning, but the food and service doesn't match the price points in any of my personal experiences here. With that being said, I do love this place and I have stayed here as well. Are the rooms fancy or even above average, No! The hotels down the road are cheaper, much nicer, and include amenities, but to be able to enjoy a nice meal on their patio with an amazing view over a bottle of wine, tasty cocktails, or local beers and not have to worry about driving is worth the price in my opinion. I will say, The Forks is still one of my favorite restaurants in West Virginia. Not just because the food is good(not great but good) but because it's the total experience in itself. It's hard to find a restaurant that serves good food and drinks with a view like they have, especially in West Virginia and that is their main selling point and that is why most come and take pics of the views and dishes but leave wondering how they spent $150-250(before tip) on a meal for two with maybe one drink each while still being hungry and annoyed by the service and high prices. I'd say come to grips with the fact they want you to believe that you are eating at the French Laundry in NAPA Valley, but in all actuality you're just eating at a restaurant with somewhat locally sourced foods depending on the season from people with high expectations of their customers without ever truly proving that their food, drinks, and service are worth their prices. I do check their menu on a regular basis to see if they are offering anything new that I'd like to come and try. I have seen a subtle drop in their prices which leads me to believe they are starting to realize that they can still attain the same type of clientele without ever causing new customers to never return. To end this review I'd like to say that their service is probably the worst part of your dining experience here. In fact you will get better service at a local chain restaurant. If you are a waiter or owner treat every customer as if they are Pete Wells of the NY Times because you never know who can break or make you. If you own a restaurant and you don't have the personality to make your new customers feel warm and welcome, I'd say stay in the kitchen and let someone who can be the head of house so they can hire a proper staff who are friendly, smile, and make you feel they are very grateful for your business. FYI: The last time we came here we literally sat looking at each other for about 20 minutes after finishing our food and drinks before finally getting so annoyed that we got up and walked up to one of the owners to pay our bill, unacceptable.

Food is good. Service and staff are pleasant. Nice outdoor and hunting atmosphere. Decent…read morepricing.

One of the worst places you can go to in Elkins. Service is the worst I've ever seen…read more Food served cold when it should be hot. Don't waste your time !

We're here from Lancaster, Pa., saw the menu for this place and thought we'd stop in. Really nice…read moreplace, the food came out hot, as it should and the beer was cold. The service was fast, and the ambiance was nice. We had seating on a deck next to a babbling brook, very comfortable. We got the pork rinds, catfish bites, and prime brisket, slaw, and beans.

I'm not going to be able to say enough about this place! The sauces were all great but the food is…read moreAMAZING even without adding a sauce. Our waitress was perfect and very helpful. The inside of this place looks like it could come out of magazine. It was just wonderful to finally visit after passing by it over and over and over.

April's greeting is always welcome…read more Great dependable location for a meal or for provisions. Caveat: several provisions may require a day's notice. Absolute great deli worth visiting several times.

Awful experience. Greeted with snarky remarks. There was zero sanitation behind the counter. I…read morewatched the gentleman prepare food behind the counter. He pulled out a zucchini with MOLD all over it... cut off the moldy parts and continued to serve the rest. No gloves. Cross contamination. Over priced! This place needs a visit from the FDA.

If you want to eat local, this is the place. Sweet people who are ready to strike up a conversation…read moreand homemade pizza dough with amazing combinations. I will be coming back to enjoy the patio in the back during the summer!

No stars. Was ignored for 25 minutes. Seated out on the deck. Another family was there before us…read moreand still was not acknowledged or waited on. They were going to walk out also. Inside was not busy. Will not go there again

Went here with my husband for dinner. Cute spot with a family feel (also, no alcohol). The…read morecomplimentary garlic dinner rolls are incredible. I got the chicken parm, husband got the chicken piccata, both were excellent. Our servicer was so friendly and efficient, she took great care of us.

Lovely Italian place. Enjoyed the atmosphere here. Easy street parking and lots of seating and take…read moreout a breeze as lots of people ordered to go. Two of us split the Grilled Chicken Tuscany (house speciality), $19.95, which was a huge portion with lots of delicious veggies, a nice side salad with the house dressing and a huge side of spaghetti which we had to get a take home box for as we were too full. Our other party had the Meat Lasagna, $19.95, which they really enjoyed (they are picky) and even he couldn't eat it all the portion its so big. The garlic bread was crunchy on the outside and nice and soft on the inside. It was good with garlic on the top. We ended it with a nice Tiramisu, $6.95, which we all split. It was a little different but still very good. The service was very good and fast with great suggestions. Easy in town Italian restaurant. We enjoyed one of the owners and their infant as well as the other patrons here. So very friendly and welcoming. Not expensive with big portions and with the economy today, you can't go wrong with that! Highly recommend!

I used to love this place. It's a crying shame that ICE raided the place. All I can say is FUCK ICE!read more

We arrived before 8 (they close at 9). We ordered fast and simple to be considerate of staff. I…read moreordered a margarita, which was good. For my entree, I ordered a burrito and rice. The reason for 2 stars, we ordered by 8, our food came out at 840. We had to eat quickly. They did apologize for the delay, but being only 3 other customers, not sure why our order was slow.

The staff were nice. Lighting was good. Sadly, there is nothing on the Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner…read moremenus that I would eat so I can't speak to the food. (Why do you add almond to French toast?) Some members of our party have eaten there, and raved, so I had to check it out while in the area.

Had a really pleasant experience at the Smokehouse BBQ at Blackwater lodge. I had the spinach salad…read moreand pulled pork sandwich (which also has onion rings and a generous slice of brisket on it. The salad was delicious, generous and fresh. The sandwich came with baked beans, Coleslaw and a cornbread muffin. All were really good and of generous size. I also had a local draft beer and another in my party had a gin and tonic. Another in my party got the pot roast (with real mashed potatoes, broccoli and a side salad. Again, generous size and all prepared very well. The third in our party got a burger and fries...he fancies himself a bit of a burger/fry connoisseur and said it was a really good burger and fries--only critique was he might take a couple of the red onions off the burger as they were 'fresh' and a bit strong. Despite it being off season and commensurately less staffing, service was prompt, courteous and accurate. The ambiance, while being a large (and in our case relatively empty) laid back dining hall, the views of the valley are unsurpassed. We will definitely be back