The upside down pineapple cake was good. We were so hungry that we started with dessert while we…read morewaited for our food to be made. OMG, the collard greens, baked beans and Mac and cheese were on point and worth the trip. Everything was delicious and the portions were perfect. I was stuffed pretty quickly, but I am looking forward to finishing my food later. My sister enjoyed the fried fish, my nephew loved the fried chicken and I had the fried pork chop. The cornbread was big and a great addition to all the plates of food. The service was friendly and the food was made to order. The restaurant is small (4 tables), but more importantly whatever is coming out of that kitchen is finger licking good. We are glad we stopped by and definitely would return if ever in the area.

Good food! I had the catfish, Mac n cheese and cornbread. All delicious. My kiddo had the fried…read morechicken, collard greens and mashed potatoes. The potatoes were a bit bland but everything else was great. We'd come back.

Great food! It's now our third time, we stop on our way up north. If you're passing through wva,…read moreBeckley is a great stop and El Bandido has consistently been great for lunch, and dinner. Fast service too.

Nice place with friendly staff. This location is very close to some of the various hotels in the…read morearea, so it was very easy to walk over from the Courtyard Marriott and avoid driving at all. The food was about on par with what you would find at a traditional Mexican restaurant in this part of the country. I ended up ordering the Camarones al a Diabla, and they were pretty decent. The sauce was nicely flavored, though there was less of it than I expected. The balance of shrimp and other sides was good, and the portion wasn't over the top. Overall, a pretty good meal. In terms of the vibe, I would say it's very Mexican. The television in the bar was set to a Spanish language channel. I was able to communicate just fine, but there was a bit of a language barrier with the bar tender. Not a problem. I actually view that as a sign of authenticity. I'll also note that they seemed a little short-staffed on the night I showed up. Everyone was extremely busy, so service was a little slow but still attentive. Everyone there was trying their best to keep up. All told, I would recommend this place. Not an over the top dining experience, but it was very clearly a locally owned place with a good vibe and lots of character.

If you ever find yourself drifting through Beckley and your stomach starts whispering sweet…read morenothings... make a hard left into Cheddars Gastro Pub. This place is a bit of a delightful plot twist. From the outside, you might expect the usual--but step inside and suddenly you're in a cozy little universe where the cocktails are dangerously good (and somehow still kind to your wallet), the bar feels like home base, and the food? Way more scratch-made magic than you'd ever guess. And let's talk about Amy. If hospitality were an Olympic sport, she'd have a gold medal and a signature cocktail named after her. Attentive without hovering, friendly without forcing it--just pure, effortless excellence. Whether you're a road warrior passing through or a local in need of a reliable good time, Cheddars delivers that rare combo: great vibe, great food, zero regrets. Go hungry. Leave happy. Possibly stay for one more round than you planned.

Friendly service. I ordered the Dijon chicken with mushrooms, which was fabulous. Of course those…read morehoney butter crossiants are hard to beat. Other veggies a bit over cooked for my liking Open until 1100 pm Friday and Saturday.

I know good Mexican food having enjoyed the best Southern California has to offer. this isn't the…read moreBell. this is genuine food. the flavors are unique & delicious. I'm not a fan of Heat so their Mild level suits me fine. I love the seasoned grilled shrimp in either a hefty burrito or a generous quesadilla. pleanty of shrimp. add rice and sides like pico, avocado, white cheese sauce, lettuce tomato sour cream & pico. the Guacamole is extraordinary. I've never liked cilantro...until now. used in these dishes it is a much needed ingredient. I'd eat here every day if I could. fresh. genuine. healthy. great service go go go...even at 74 I discovered something new & delicious.

In Hinton WV for my wife's family reunion. Driving through the downtown area we spotted El Azteca…read moreand found a parking spot right up front. We were a little cautious because the door was propped open and several floor fans were running. It was fine, plus the temps there were just high 70s. Our waitress brought us menus and water, then while we glanced over the menu, brought chips and salsa. I asked for hot salsa and a mildly hot one. My wife chose the Lunch Burrito with a side of Frijoles. I went for the Lunch Taco Salad, although I was a bit disappointed that I missed not seeing frijoles in the list of ingredients. However my ant thoughtful wife shared hers. Our food was fairly quick, enough time to polish off a tray of warm tortilla chips. My wife's burrito was excellent, spiced nicely with the hot salsa. I enjoyed my taco salad, even with the absence of beans. And of course my wife had to test the Churros. A pleasant experience overall and good food with fair prices. And good service. A definite plus for little Hinton.

Southern vacation = Southern food for me. And the food started great, but unfortunately the service…read moremakes this a no go for me to recommend to others. As I'm typing my review, I note that I've been ignored here and I'm not the only one. A long wait for the owner to come downstairs from making a call to provide the Guest WiFi. A table of 2 that came in after me got their food before mine, while I was sitting twiddling my thumbs with nothing to do. The lady who took my order came by exactly once, to deliver my check. No offer of a water refill. After waiting a long time she finally came back and asked if I want dessert, but left without taking my order or hearing my question (wine cake?). She is responsible for this bad review and losing more business from me and other customers who also were sitting and waiting. "Have you ever waited tables before?" No, but I've had great service at many places, and this wasn't it. Unfortunately that's where I'm setting it: Don't reward bad service with your money.

Ok... alright... South Charleston, W. Va. I see what you're doing…read more Was passing through on my way home to SC and I yelped "soul food - Charleston, WV" and this popped up. Since I really only eat one big meal a day I was hoping this'd do. I gave it a shot. Had to park behind the restaurant because I didn't see any parking up front. Nice place. Looks like at night it could be a jumping little spot for drinks. I ordered something simple, fried chicken with yams, greens, and Mac. Great choice! Food was hot and tasty. Good portions too at a decent price. I only had water. If I come back up here I'd hit it again. It's not in the cut but across the river. Good food and good people.

My wife and I came in for lunch today. Wow you guys rocked it! Food was hot, service was awesome…read moreand all was a great experience. Thank you for going the extra mile it was nice that we were checked on like no other fast food has ever done. Oh, as for cleanliness. That was exceptionally great. Thank you!

If you have not tried Guthrie's Chicken in Barboursville, RUN!!! It is some of the best tenders…read moreI've ever had!! I would pick them over Cane's or CF any day! The staff are efficient and so nice and it's extremely clean inside!! I got the 3 piece! We can't wait to go back!!!

It was our first time eating here…read more This location showed a Bojangles' but instead found a Sonic. So we decided to eat here instead. You have numerous options to get food, drive up, drive through and dine in. Dine-in does not have a traditional cashier and counter, instead you order on the menu board by pressing the button. There's also a menu board by the sidewalk and picnic table area up-front. Food was good and came out fast. The only issue we had was when we put in for a mobile order, checked in, it took over 25 minutes of waiting. Since there was no one at the "counter" I had to open the "Employee Only" door to speak with someone. I will try the Sonic by our house, very interesting concept!

Food is overall good. Love the drink selection. This is by far the slowest sonic in the United…read moreStates. It's beyond sad how bad the service and staffing is here. It's sad I just don't see this location making it when it takes 15-20 minutes to go through the drive through. Please fix the issues.

What a wonderful place! We had pulled pork sandwiches, fries, and deviled eggs. It was all so good…read more The staff were friendly and welcoming and they had open mic night so we got to hear several musicians. It was such a great experience. Oh wait!!! The pie...just try it. Words won't help

I love supporting small businesses so I will be generous…read more PROS: -Great location -Quaint and cool interior -Server was good -Prices were decent -Good homemade mashed potatoes CONS: -Pulled pork was just not good at all. Not smokey, mushy, very sweet and so salty that I could not eat it. Very disappointing. -Fries were so salty that they were not edible. -Blackened chicken sandwich was way salty -Cole slaw was bland -Overhead music was not good Overall, we would not return because of the salt content and the pulled pork.

Looks like we have a new chicken wings restaurant in the neighborhood and it's Atomic. Atomic…read morewings just opened a few days ago. It's located at Blue Hills Village, in Roanoke, Virginia, on the former Chicago Bob's Storefront. After being awarded the Triad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and bring them to the attention of the public. And this Atomic Wings is the perfect example. Dedicated to serving a wide range of all natural jumbo wings and other menu items, Atomic Wings offers halal chicken at any spice level and a variety of dipping sauces to suit any taste bud. The founder of Atomic Wings did so by fullfiling his dream of recreating the hot, crispy wings he had once eaten during his college days in Buffalo, New York. Today at around 5:30pm I went with a friend to check this new place out. It had reasantly celebrated it's Grand Opening a few days ago, and still had some of the balloons decorations of the event attached to the outdoor columns of its building architectural design. When we entered I was surprised to find some customers eating there and others waiting for their To Go orders. The owner of the new restaurant came out and gave us a warm welcome, greeting us himself in person. He had a nice, friendly personality, and just by meeting him I could already anticipate the success of this new restaurant. Their menu was well lit and hanging high above. Their prices were very reasonable and they had a nice variety of chicken items besides their famous Wings, such as Chicken Tenders and Chicken Sandwiches, and for dessert, Fried Oreo Cookies. For those who enjoy a cold beer in a hot Summer day, they had both Bottled Beers and Tap Beers, as well as Beer by the Pitcher. They also had regular fountain drinks and milkshakes. And for fries, from Fresh-Cut Fries, to Waffle Fries, to even Tater Tots. The lady at the counter greeted us and took our order. We both ordered the #3 Combo Meal with 5 pieces of Chicken Tenders, Fresh-Cut Fries, and a fountain drink. My friend had Root Beer and I had Dr Pepper. They also had Pepsi and Southern Style H & C Brand Ice Tea. They charged for the order and took my first name to call us when the order was ready. When they called my name and recognized who I was, they immediately brought the order to our table without given us a chance to go pick it up. This is what I call service. Going above and beyond ones highest expectations even in the little things. When I saw the tray they had brought me, and placed on our table right there in front of me, I was mesmerized by the size of the Chicken Tenders and by the great amount of Fries served. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review and see for yourself. But just as if this wasn't surprisingly enough, when I tasted the first Chicken Tender, it was so crispy on the outside and so soft and juicy in the inside, and so tasty, even before dipping them in the sauces they provided. And the Fries. You might wonder, What can they do to the fries to make them stand out above the rest? The answer: Nothing. The fresh-cut fries had their natural flavor that stood out and were fried in such a way that were crunchy on the outside and soft and moist in the inside. As we were enjoying our meal. More and more customers were coming in to pick up their To Go orders as well as to dine in. It seems like the best advertisement "Word of Mouth" after trying the product, was being very successful. And greatly so, for a new Star has joined the Star City of Roanoke and the community as a whole is benefiting from this new addition to their culinary lineup.

The have the absolute best wings! They were crunchy and flavorful without being overcooked and dry…read more I can't do super spicy but the Mango Habanero wings are the first time I've had wings that the sweet Mango flavor of the sauce really shone through all the Habanero heat. The jerk flavor was tasty and full of complex but well balanced flavors. We also tried the Garlic Parmesan wings which were great too because its hard to not make that flavor too greasy. The ranch they serve for dipping with the wings was creamy and had a great zing. And lastly - Never have I ever had such crispy, tender, and well seasoned waffle fries. They stole the whole show! Well Done!!

Enjoyable dinner with the family at Black Circle bistro. Cool vibes with the pinball, kids loved…read morethe Stranger Things one in particular. The star of the show was the chips. We really enjoyed them with the barbecue and the ranch. The burgers were solid. Toppings were plenty full and fresh. Unexpected gem in Beckley.

Stopped here for dinner around 530 on a Saturday. Really cute spot. They have both indoor and…read moreoutdoor tables. Parking appears limited but we were able to get a spot in the lot. They have a handful of pinball machines and a change machine if needed. My daughter played the pokemon pinball game. For food I ordered the Licensed to Dill Burger with a side salad. My husband ordered The Heather sandwich. The food was REALLY good. Service was quick and the staff were so friendly and welcoming. I ended up buying a sticker on the way out to remember the restaurant. We were just passing through town but if we are around again, I would definitely stop!