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    Lot 12 Public House

    4.5 (162 reviews)
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    Romantic
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Courtney E.

    Review of Public House in Berkeley Springs, WV (3/2/25) After having Public House on our list for quite a while, we finally visited, and it was well worth the wait. The experience was very pleasant and unhurried, and we appreciated not having to drive far. The seating arrangement was comfortable, allowing for easy conversation with my husband without the frequent interruptions of loud noises. Our server was attentive and had to repeat all the specials because there were so many, which was impressive. Despite being a prix fixe menu, there were still plenty of options to choose from. For appetizers, I ordered the fried green tomatoes, which were definitely shareable. The portion size was generous. For the main course, I had the crab cakes, and once again, the serving was substantial. They certainly did not skimp on the portions. We shared a half bottle of Montepulciano wine, which was perfect and a great midpoint for the meal. The dessert was just the right amount to have a sweet bite without overindulging. Overall, we spent about 1.5 hours enjoying an intimate meal with a lot of good food to choose from in a cute, quaint house. Definitely recommended! L

    Filet with mashed potatoes
    Mark R.

    Excellence in presentation and taste in Berkeley Springs? I guess I would have to be a nitpicker to find anything to complain about. We chose Lot 12 because it was about the same distance for all the couples attending the grandparents celebration dinner. This hidden gem in Berkeley Springs is located off the main drag on a hill. The restaurant is a converted house built in 1913, and according to the write up, the cuisine is "upscale comfort." The dining rooms are just that, rooms in an old house. I have you eaten in many of of these types of places and I have to admit I like the ambulance. There's not much ADA ado about the place, but the management allowed us to drive a car close to the side door to allow our mobility challenged friend easy access. Much appreciated! Our reservation was for 8 pm and we were seated quickly. Our server had a bubbly personality, and although none of us got any wine, she didn't seem to be disappointed. Keep in mind this is a fixed price menu, something I had forgotten about between the time I was doing my research and our dinner. That shouldn't deter anyone as the variety of appetizer, entrée and desert is more than adequate, the food is a strong, eight out of 10 without question. For appetizers, we had potato and wild ramp soup, green salad, a cheddar cheese soup, and a pasta in a cream sauce with morels. In addition to the regular menu, there was also a special menu, and some of these appetizers and entrées that we describe came from both of the menus. The soups were terrific, lots of flavor, Ignore beautiful presentation and the seasoning was correct--not an overuse of salt. For our entrées, we had a lobster in cream sauce, seared scallops with potatoes, three filet mignons, and spring garden risotto. There was not a disappointed taste bud among us. The fillets were prepared perfectly. The scallops were tender; not overly sweet, but OK. They had a good sear, but on one side only. Something that I struggle with as an amateur chef. Everyone who had a creamy sauce was well pleased. I guess you could kind of say this is the French part of the cuisine. This sauce, which is featured on the pasta appetizer as well as several of the entrées has lots of cream and butter! Making Julia Child proud. After our entrées, we were satisfied, but had to try the desserts. No one was disappointed with the apple dessert with ice cream, the cheesecake, or the Graham's port (for those who wanted to drink their dessert they were plenty of after dinner drinks selections). We also ordered a carrot cake and although it was good, the crumb was a bit pasty. Lot 12 public house is a great find. I wasn't expecting this level of cuisine in Berkeley Springs. Just to recap: it's a fairly good value at $75 per person; all the dishes are prepared very well; presentation is excellent!

    This place was fantastic! We went with friends for my husbands birthday, everyone shared bites and all of the food was amazing. I didn't expect to find such a gem in this more rural area but I stand corrected. Love the concept and what they are doing here. The historic house is so charming, it's in a small intimate setting and everything from the halibut to hush puppies with wild ramps was amazing. Wine selection and cocktails with recommendations were very well curated. Service and recommendations was top notch. We will definitely go back when we come back to visit!

    Lamb Chops!

    Friendly bartender who shared some history about the owners. Went with friends over 4th of July weekend. We shared the southern sampler and goat cheese salad but we're so flavorful with a mix of ingredients that awakens my taste buds. We had a wonderful bottle of wine recommended by our waitress and we all enjoyed our entrees. I had the lamb chops- a generous portion with mashed potatoes. We also ordered the mac & cheese - toasted and creamy. Ended with the blueberry crumble- super flaky and light. Recommend sitting outside on the beautiful porch to enjoy their garden too. Thanks for a great end to the weekend.

    Braised short ribs
    Nina D.

    Highly recommend Lot 12 for a delicious decadent meal in Berkeley springs. I was visiting for a little birthday getaway and was able to get last minute reservations (definitely call and get a reservation). The 3 course meal was delicious, I got the southern sampler to start, scallops for my entree and had to get the lemon ricotta cheesecake to go. Everything was delicious, even the olive oil and bread. All in a very cute house from the 1900s. Everyone should stop in while in Berkeley Springs!

    Potato and ramp soup
    Nicole H.

    Wonderful meal and evening at this gem in Berkeley Springs. We both enjoyed potato and ramp soup, followed by quail and waffles for my husband and halibut for me. We finished the meal with delicious pineapple upside down and chocolate torte. Cozy ambiance, great food and delightful service. Our server, Olivia, was so personable and made the evening extra enjoyable.

    Crisp Roasted Duck-rosemary potato cake, pear chutney, bourbon pan juices
    Justin H.

    Anchor of the fine dining scene in Berkeley Springs with fanatic foods and drinks. It upscale for the market and the location of the restaurant, off the park/hill and all it's unique decor give its local, historical charm. The staff was very friend and prompt and kind. The food was fresh, high quality and delicious.

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    Went in August 2022 to celebrate our engagement! Some of the best food we've ever had! And the bubbly was also amazing!! Highly recommend!

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    Southern Belle Truck Stop & Restaurant

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    We've always wanted to try this place. When it's closed, the place looks abandoned, and when it's…read moreopen, and you're driving by, there are always cars there. I don't frequent truck stops, but I'm pretty sure that most other truck stops don't have wait staff that wears medical scrubs as their "uniform". I'm not sure if this is normal attire, but it really doesn't matter to me. It's more like a snapshot of a small town rural American truck stop, so we'll see when we go back. And we will go back. The dining area is one big linoleum floored room with a register in the corner, and a kitchen through the back. One look at the register area, and you will think, "Ohhh, I bet you $5 they sell Lion Mints or American Legion poppies" Yeah NOW you know exactly what it looks like. There are many booths, a couple of half booths (maybe for handicap accessibility?) and some separate tables. We got a booth that was well worn on the seat. Certainly a good sign. Drink orders were taken, the standard, coffee and water. The young gentleman that brought out our drinks asked if we needed anything else. E asked for cream (sugar was already on the table). This guy, just like McGuyver, pulls three creamers out of his shirt pocket! What I wanted was something of a breakfast sampler. So, on the menu, you can get three french toasts, or three hotcakes. I asked for 2 french toast and 1 hotcake, and they gladly obliged. What nice people! Side of sausage, patty or links? I chose links. The french toast was good. The hotcakes were also good. They were not fantastic, but they were not terrible either. Just a smidge above average I'd say. My breakfast came with no powdered sugar, that's fine. Single pat tubs of Country Crock and the single serving Kraft breakfast syrup. Why does this matter? If you want maple syrup or butter, they may have it, but I didn't ask. If you're looking for a fancy breakfast, keep driving. You won't find it here. No strawberry stuffed pancakes or walnut french toast here. Straight up BS breakfast (that BS is for Berkeley Springs btw). Another quick note is that they appear to make keys and sell batteries as well. It is a truck stop after all.

    Wow! Friends that I stayed with that have lived in Berkeley Springs for over 40 years had never…read moreeaten here, but we (a group of 8) decided to go in on a holiday Monday morning for a last day of vacation breakfast, and were not disappointed in any way! We were immediately seated, which in itself is no small feat for a group of 8. Drinks came out fast and right. We ordered off the menu, with no weird requests, and the food also came out fast. The portions are VERY generous, considering the prices are quite reasonable. The decor looks like most other truck stops, but this one has award-winning local photographs taken by (I think) one of the owners. Some of the photos are for sale as framed art, and are quite beautiful. If you're in Berkeley Springs, and you're hungry, don't drive by, don't let the outside fool you. Go in and get a great meal.

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