I was there in November 2024. Very nice AirB&B. Owners are very friendly, happy to serve and do all they can to make your visit as pleasant as possible. The rooms are clean, nicely furnished. Breakfast was made to order every morning was fresh, often with veggies right from the garden outside. The home is an interesting place, an old home with random additions stairways and nooks everywhere. Kinda fun in a quirky sort of way. Maria's used to be an Italian restaurant. The restaurant owner loved collecting Christian religious artifacts, and much of that collection still remains here. I mention that because some of the older negative reviews refer to that restaurant and not the garden in by the same name. Different owners, different business. The Inn is what gets my review here. read more

We loved our stay! Tom is such a marvelous host, and the breakfast was truly outstanding--some of the best bacon and omelettes I've ever had. We felt so welcomed, and loved getting to know the area by chatting with Tom and other locals. Highly recommended! read more

Awesome!!! My husband and I stayed here last June as a little mini honeymoon (since we got married two days before the world shut down for COVID). Curtis was so accommodating and friendly. The breakfast was spot on! I do not eat pork and I am a shy person so I told him I'd just take some toast (as he had already prepared an assortment of things). He went out of his way to make me a veggie omelet and home fries!! Will definitely stay again!! read more

Maria's Garden & Inn - Bathroom for the Loft - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Berkeley Springs, West Virginia

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NO LONGER IN BUSINESS. The town misses this business and Curtis. Sorry to see this quaint little place go after decades of patronizing it. read more

It was a nice getaway! We enjoyed a lot! Curtis was a great host! You feel your self just like at your home!There was a construction while we were there but it didn't bother much! Convenient place! You can walk everywhere! Planning to come back in spring again! read more

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Want to go to a place where you feel like you are inconveniencing the server just by showing up? This is the place for you! I drive through Berkeley Springs often and thought this would be a cute spot for brunch with my boyfriend. When we arrived, we were the only people there, besides the staff. We followed the sign and sat ourselves down in what looked like a mix of a funeral home, religious shrine and 90s pizza parlor. I would not have been surprised to see Don Corleone holding court in the corner. After a bit of a wait, our server arrived and looked at us coldly. Her demeanor did not improve the entire mea and dialoguing with her resulted in unclear answers and blank stares. Me: do the omelettes come with anything? Her: they come with whatever you want Me: so ... are the sides included or do you order them separately? Her: yes Me: so ... nothing comes with it? Her: yes Turns out: the omelettes do come with a side of toast which you don't think will happen (even though you ask) and you don't get a choice of bread or cheese on the omelette (unlike what our receipt states). Also, the additional sides you order are not an extra charge according to the bill, not her or the menu. Additionally, we had to ask for one item three times and one of the orders came out incorrect. I didn't dare correct it as I wasn't sure what kind of aftermath that would lead to. The food was good and the portions were large. We weren't sure if the items were left off of our bill because they truly were included (and not well communicated) or if she forgot to charge us. It was certainly an experience I will remember each time I drive past, never stopping again. read more

Maria's Garden & Inn - We didn't get a choice of cheese or bread. Don't let this fool you. - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Berkeley Springs, West Virginia

This use to be one of the best restaurants in Berkeley Springs. I'm not sure what changed. We ate here on a Friday evening and the place was empty! There was one other table served the entire time we were there. The portions are much smaller than they use to be. My daughter ordered pizza and part of it came out burned. I had spaghetti and the garlic bread had little flavor to it. The staff had their teenage kids and their friends drop by while we were there. The kids even complained about how long it took to get their food and all they ordered was cheese fries. Hopefully they make some changes here and go back to the way it use to be or they will continue to loose business. read more

Feb 2018 update: Maria's now offers GF menu items! Thank you to the new owners!! The entrees were delicious! The shortcake in the strawberry shortcake dessert was light and fluffy. The berries tasted like they had been picked from the vine this morning. I wish I had taken a picture before the children had their 'taste'. The presentation was lovely. Thank you to a wonderful, and patient staff. We hope to see you again quite soon!! read more

Maria's Garden & Inn - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Berkeley Springs, West Virginia

Great homecooked food and affordable prices. Maria's Garden & Inn is certainly a unique dining experience, Being a Catholic, I appreciated all of the Catholic art, statues and saint relics. It could be a bit overwhelming if you do not share the Catholic faith or appreciate an eclectic collection of art. There is even a chapel on the upper level! The menu provides a wide variety of options - everything from basic sandwiches to pasta dishes and everyting inbetween. Service was fantastic. Very friendly and prompt despite our large party and the food was all fantastic. If you get a salad, try their house dressing, it is very tasty! The crab soup was also fantastic. read more

The food is excellent. Decor... Well it's very holy. My friend and I already knew where we wanted to eat for other meals during our weekend, so we walked around looking for another cafe for lunch. We walked into Maria's not really sure what to expect. The menu up at the front looked pretty decent, and the cashier recommended we at least take a look around since there is paraphernalia from all over the world. Well... we walked in and somehow got sucked in! There is just so much to look at. There are signs and statues of Maria all over the place. Anywhere you look it's something holy. I'm not religious and my friend is an atheist, so being here was a little strange, but we figured, we're here, we're not going to burn being in the presence of all these displays and well it makes for an interesting lunch excursion! We decided to dine in the pink room. Pink threw up all over this place - the walls are pink, the carpets are pink, the table decor is pink. The food was actually really great. I got the crab cake sandwich - SO good. I'm pretty sure it was handmade and it was the perfect crab to bread ration. My friend had the potato soup with yummy buttery french bread and ordered a size of mozzarella bread (she didn't realize how much bread she'd be getting but it was too good to pass up). Service was great too. Our server Elyse (sp?) was very attentive and friendly. I'd actually recommend this place for the food and as strange as we felt dining in a place so holy, it actually made for a fun experience. read more

Had dinner at Maria's tonight. The decor is.... super Catholic. Like, so much. Icons, pictures, photos, altars, on pretty much every surface in the 3 rooms of the restaurant. The food was overall---just, eh. Fine, nothing particularly good or bad. The service was good- the waitresses and the cashier were friendly. Pricing was appropriate. It was pretty quiet when we were there, for a rather early dinner--we arrived around 6 and were out by 7. Eggplant parm was a substantial serving of food, and a bit oily but not inedibly so. My friend had a flounder sandwich, which was clearly frozen flounder but was fine. There are a few tables in a patio (below street level). read more

Had a quick brunch at Maria's on the way out of town this past weekend. The food was awesome - very filling and not expensive at all. The decor - can be a bit intense if you are not ready for it. Very religious (Catholic) with lots of paintings, statues and holy water by the door. While I can appreciate that, having eggs while Jesus is being carried from the tomb over your head can be a bit much. However, the food is the reason we were there, and the food was wonderful! read more

This was one of the most epic brunch experiences I have ever had. The food is delicious, and the service is wonderful...if you can get past the overwhelmingly holy decor. Nearly every inch of the walls and ceiling were covered with paintings, statues and busts of Jesus or the Virgin Mary. It was a little much, especially as four out of towners just in Berkley Springs for a weekend getaway. While we were nervous at first, as soon as the bubbly waitress (who is also the daughter of the owner) brought us coffee and offered us doughnut poppers, we knew we were in for a treat. The food was phenomenal. In addition to the doughnut poppers with a warm frosting dip for the table, two of us ordered breakfast subs -- bacon, egg and cheese, and sausage and egg on toasted and buttered Italian sub rolls -- with freshly made home fries, one corned beef hash, and homemade blueberry Belgian waffles. All four of us cleaned our plates. Maria's is tasty, very reasonably priced, and quite a memorable breakfast experience, to say the least. Not many places in Berkley Spring serve brunch, but this one is doing it right. read more

I don't know how this place has stayed in business for so long. We only posted this to save others! The food was awful, overpriced and disgusting. We ordered cheese garlic bread, white pizza & fettuccine alfredo. The cheese garlic bread was served on a sub roll. The pizza was soggy, spongy and on a stale pre bought pizza roll crust of some sort. The noodles of the fettuccine were old and hard! Items were small and very overpriced. We wanted to support the local merchants and business, yet we were severely disappointed! SAVE your money. It was awful , tasteless & stale. Reheated low quality food. We work to hard to waste our money on such awful food. I wouldn't even give this business 1 star but it is required.... read more

We ordered pizza to take out. It was $20 for pizza that tasted like it came from a concession stand. We will consider elsewhere next time.

The staff were nice as was breakfast. But the bedroom was very uncomfortable and if you go to bed and breakfast for a romantic getaway this isn't it. It was advertised to have jacuzzi so we paid extra. It was a standard tube no room for 2. The room itself was dated. But the worst was the bed. We came to town for Roman soaks and massages then thought we would treat ourselves to a B&B. We felt wonderfully relaxed but the rock hard bed ruined that. We should have gone home. Tried to get another massage Sunday but no luck. So if you are looking for luxury this isn't it. I hear they are renovating so hopefully they read this review and work on it. The folks are awesome and I feel bad writing this but I am trying to save you the $ read more

Definitely the worst place in town. Imagine terrible truck stop style italian food with a waitress who's first comment toward us was 'shit.' My fiancé just spent a week eating hospital food and still said it was the worst meal of his whole life. The salads are extremely bland and terrible with Kraft salad dressing. The potato soup was undercooked and we are pretty sure the alfredo sauce was made of coffee creamer and mayonnaise with a little Parmesan. Contracted a terrible stomach ache from the vegetable soup shortly after leaving. PLEASE do not waste your time or money. read more

We dined on a Sunday afternoon. We were acknowledged when we arrived and seated ourselves, as the sign instructed. We waited about ten min before the waitress realized we were there. We put an order in for three very simple sandwiches (e.g., tuna with cheese, lettuce and tomato). Twenty minutes later, the food arrived. (This seems like a reasonable amount of time for fancy dishes or gourmet restaurants, but not for this place.) The cook forgot my cheese. No ketchup was brought with the fries. After finding an employee to ask for ketchup and mayo, a few min later only ketchup arrived. The food was fine. It was affordable. The decoration was very Catholic. Apparently they are re-branding the restaurant and it's under new management, so maybe it'll get better soon. The waitress said everyone is new. read more

Best place in town for a cheesesteak if you can get past all the holy Mary decor. We typically only carry out. We haven't ordered much of anything beyond subs in years, but they don't disappoint. read more

I really like this place. My husband and I have stayed here twice. Both times Curtis has been so hospitable and just an all around cool dude. One morning he made us breakfast himself and it was excellent. You need to remember that this is not the Marriott; it is more like staying at Grandma's house. It's an eccentric B & B that is family run. I would 10/10 stay here again. The restaurant is also pretty good. They have GF pizza! It's your typical Italian American fare, not too pricey. It's nothing gourmet, but neither is what your grandma makes! If you want to feel AT HOME come here. If you want to be kept up all night by kids running in the hallway and eat cereal and juice boxes for breakfast go to the Marriott! read more

My wife and I had a late dinner here on a Saturday night because we were looking for an alternative to our usual spot, Tari's. The restaurant is in dire need of an update. The booth we sat in had ripped seating and the walls and ceiling of the place just look dirty. As others have stated, the decor is heavy on the Catholic but that did not bother me. What did bother me was my wife's food. She ordered a sirloin steak dinner with a salad and baked potato. The salad was iceberg lettuce with a slice of tomato on top. She ordered her steak cooked medium and it came out broiled and well done. The outsides of the steak were hard and had absolutely no seasoning. The baked potato was wrapped in foil and it was dry,overcooked, and lacking any seasoning too. The service was average. When I complained about my wife's food our server asked if we were from around here. Her insinuation was that the locals find this kind of food acceptable. That is not true because I grew up about 30 minutes east of here. I say the service was average because she did have my wife's meal removed from the bill and gave us the suggestion that Tari's probably has more of what we were looking for. We know that now but thought we would try something different. I ordered fettucine alfredo and must say the alfredo sauce was very good. The pasta was overcooked but the sauce tasted fresh and homemade. I received the same salad that consisted of iceberg lettuce and a tomato slice or two. We will never return to this restaurant. Berkeley Springs has several other restaurants and at the prompting of an employee of this one, we will go to them from now on. read more

We ate here about a year ago, and I concur with the other posts. Food is not great, service not good, and if you are not Catholic, the decor might put you over the edge! read more

Stay away. You can do much better than this place. Decor---ultra gaudy. Rose wallpaper & carpet. Fake flowers & lots of religion. Funeral parlor vibe. Cramped dining tables. Service---awful. We went here on our anniversary. After an hour our meals (a salad & turkey sandwich) still had not arrived. We told our server we were leaving and they didn't even comp our ice teas. We will never go back. The plates we did see served looked like cafeteria or institution style meals. Iceberg lettuce. Go to Tari's, Earthdog Cafe, or Angus & Ale instead. read more

I stayed at the Inn at the end of June with my fiancee', and let me tell you, the staff BENDS OVER BACKWARDS to show care and concern. Honestly. My Fiancee' and I were treated like family and we were given every courtesy and pleasantry you could imagine. The food was incredible and the service was beyond friendly. Curtis, Dawn, Peg, etc were so kind and went out of their way to make us feel like the Inn was a second home away from home. We are going back in November for our honeymoon, can't wait!!! Love Maria's Inn read more

I had a wonderful afternoon meal here today with family and friends. The service was impeccable. The staff was kind and friendly and very responsive to our needs. This is a family run business and a high level of care was evident in the preparation and presentation of our meals. read more

We stayed in the B&B for a weekend. Expectations were for a welcoming and cozy place, nothing fancy. It was...interesting. This place really needs to change its advertising and be clear that it's very religious (decor, many religious texts everywhere, over the top). Service was pretty brisk, not the usual B&B feel. Very little communication from staff. Place needs repairs. No toiletries in the room (even with one of the nicest rooms). They have a little coffee area with styrofoam cups, but no tea. Decor is outdated and worn (think plastic ivy and lots of "stuff" everywhere). That said, to give proper credit the fire place in the room worked nicely and was very enjoyable. Beds were so so but bedding was soft and cozy. Breakfast was included and similar to diner food that's passable if you're hungry but not something to pay separate for. The place has a lot of potential with a good location but needs a serious overhaul, that probably wouldn't cost much to do. Reminds me of an episode of that show where Robert Irvine goes in and redoes the restaurant. read more

Went here because we had our dog with us and they are pet friendly. The food is terrible. Burger was lowest quality greasy meat I've ever had. I could not eat it. My daughter did get a grilled ham and cheese on white bread and that was okay. The place looks like it has not been updated in 20 years. Sorry. read more

FANTASTIC, UNIQUE EXPERIENCE. You feel at home, you feel like family. The staff is friendly, extremely accommodating, remember your name, and story when you come back. Free homemade breakfast. Beautiful rooms and great beds, didn't want wake up. Very reasonable costs for clean rooms and fresh meals all morning/day/evening. The story of Maria's start and growth is intriguing. read more

I have stayed here several times and have never had a bad experience. The service is always great from the restaurant servers to the folks at the front counter. It's definitely does not have the 5 star stuffy hotel feel, the decor is a certainly nothing that you will find in the Hilton but it has a certain charm to it even if your not a catholic! The food is always good and the rooms are super clean. Most definitely has more of a "at home" feel to it. I will be back for sure. read more

Ugh, where do I start? My fiance booked this Inn for our Valentine's getaway. We are getting married in Berkeley Springs in the fall so we thought it would be cool to stay in the area and explore. First of all, as others mentioned, the decor is SUPER weird and religious, but whatever, we could get past that. When the innkeeper showed us to our room, the first thing we noticed was a gross perfume-y smell, and that the room was EXTREMELY hot. Also, there were white stains the red carpet and much of the red velvet chairs. The bathroom had a huge tub, but no shower (which was ok since there was one in the hall, but I found it strange), and they offered NO toiletries except for a small bar of soap. I didn't bring shampoo assuming there would be some offered, so that was a bummer. Two of the light bulbs above the sink were out, and the rest were covered in cob webs. Oh, and there was a panel on the side of the tub right next to the toilet that had popped out of the tile and had a pretty sharp corner, so I am glad I noticed it or we could have been hurt getting in and out of the tub or using the bathroom. We went out to dinner and when we came back, even though it was -3 degrees outside, we had to turn the heat off and open a window just to comfortably sleep. But sleep we did not. The large window above our door let extremely bright light from the hallway in. I stepped into the hall to try and find the switch but could not. I was able to turn off one lamp. Aside from that, there was a really loud squeaking noise going on right outside our window (or maybe from the vent below, hard to tell) that went on for HOURS. It was awful. Morning finally came and we went down to breakfast where the innkeepers asked us how are night was, and we replied, "Ummm, it was ok" with a very obvious look of unhappiness, and they didn't say one word or ask us why or what happened. Nothing. The server came to ask us what we wanted and we had no idea since there was no menu, nor were we informed beforehand what our included breakfast choices were, so she told us then brought the food. The food was average. She wished us a happy Valentine's Day, and went on to tell us how she had just lost her husband to a terrible disease and told us all about how he suffered and she had to bathe and care for and feed him. We obviously felt terrible for her, but thought she should not have been sharing this information with two people (strangers) eating their Valentine's Day breakfast. When we went to check out, the innkeeper again made no effort to ask us about our night, so I decided to tell her everything that was wrong. She apologized, but we were not offered any sort of compensation or reconciliation. No discount, no coupon, no nothing. And that room was $165!!! Way too much for that disgusting, awful, smelly, loud, bright, weird room for sure. If I could give this place zero stars, I would. Terrible!!! read more

The cashier was jovial and very pleasant. That was the high point of our first and last visit. We ordered to go. I ordered a large steak and cheese. They made a small one so we had to wait for them to make another small one. It was made out of steak-um and very doughy bread. My wife ordered a salad with the dressing on the side. They did put the dressing in a separate cup, but they didn't put a lid on it, as she found out when she opened the foam box to find a soggy mess about an hour later. Not sure whether the kitchen staff is incompetent or trying to destroy the business. read more

First of all, the restaurant is now closed, so while the reviews for it may not be wrong, they are now outdated. Maria's is now a Bed and Breakfast only, and a terrific one at that! Curtis is an outstanding host. You feel like you're staying at your slightly eccentric, but super lovable Uncle's house, rather than a hotel. The breakfast menu for the morning was omelettes, but the kid wanted pancakes, so Curtis made them special. When an idiot (me) was having trouble with the TV, Curtis, though clearly I'd just awakened him, patiently talked me through it. (In my defense, the remote batteries needed replacing). There is a fridge downstairs with soda, beer, and wine you pay for on the honor system (very civilized), and the breakfast is prepared to order by Curtis....a breakfast for three, in my case, that would have easily cost you $30 with tax and tip in town. The place is right in the heart of Berkeley Springs, and you can hit about four restautants with a rock from the front stoop. Again, we thought the place was great, but it may not be for everyone. The building is older, rooms aren't huge, and the bathroom for your room (the loft in my case) is across the hall, which let's face it, is a bit of a drag in the middle of the night when you have to go. It didn't bother me that much, but it may bother some. The place is heavily decorated with a Catholic motif throughout, which isn't really my thing, but it's easily ignored. If you're looking for the Ritz Carlton, this aint it, but if you want a thoroughly charming, super friendly, comfortable room for $125 in the heart of Berkeley Springs with a kick ass breakfast, pretty sure this is the only game in town. Thanks Curtis. read more

Less than satisfactory experience. My husband and I were amused at first by the holy decor and fake stone wall inside the restaurant, but they alone cannot redeem our meal. I ordered ' maria's seafood delight' which was anything but delightful! The fish, shrimp, and clams were all deep fried (which wasn't mentioned on the menu). The crab cake was made from crab substitute. My meal totaled sixteen dollars and my soda was three dollars! I ate less than half my ' Long John Silver's' meal because it was so bad. When we paid I told the cashier I was disappointed the seafood was fried and her begrudged response was "yeah, that's how it is." Argh. Don't eat here unless you want a mediocre steak (what my husband had) or some expensive fast food quality seafood. read more

We looovvveeeee this place!!!!!! The staff is amazing! They are so sweet and took amazing care of us. The food is amazing!!!!!!!! Would totally recommend this for people who are looking for great food and great conversation read more

This is the worst place I have eaten in a long time. The restaurant is in desperate need of an upgrade. The chairs are ripped, nothing seems to match; it was like eating inside a church rummage sale/funeral home. It was only us (a party of 6) and one other table of 4 in there but the service was incredibly slow, drinks weren't refilled, the food runner didn't check on us or bring condiments etc., we were missing silverware....The only good thing is the price: I think we paid around $40-$45 for 6 lunches. I had the eggplant parm (which tasted like it was barely heated up from frozen) with a side of spaghetti. The eggplant was super greasy and the pasta was dry - I couldn't finish it. The garlic bread was dry and dull. They need to Google some decent recipes, revamp the menu, give the place a spring cleaning, and spend some money on some better furniture. The owner came over to say hello as we finished lunch. She was a very nice lady but I am incredibly uncomfortable listening to people talk about their regular conversations with Jesus and what he specifically says to them (and I happily went to religious school for 12 years). read more

I love this place so much! The staff are incredibly nice and the food was amazing. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone.

Beyond terrible. We looked past the "funeral parlor" vibe as a previous poster noted. But it only got worse from there. This place is dirty. The service was terrible. And the food was worst of all. I ordered a basic BLT for lunch. It was dry, the bacon burnt and no mayo. Our daughter had chicken tenders and fries. Server brought no ketchup. My husband ordered the chicken parm - bland, not breaded. Couldn't tell server. He never returned to table. Not with a drink we ordered or to take our payment. Place was not busy at all but he chose to bus a table after we told him we were ready to order then returned later. Actually we kind of felt sorry for him having to work in that atmosphere and listen to the terrible muzak. Our first visit to Berkeley Springs and many other places were closed. Avoid this place at all costs. read more

The only food and atmosphere I've ever experienced that was worse than Maria's Garden was eating C-rations in Vietnam. No, on second thought, this restaurant was worse than my dining experiences in Vietnam. Food, service, and atmosphere was horrible. Stay away from this place. read more

Where do I start?? Save yourself a lot of pain and go some place else!! We just had the worst restaurant experience ever. Four of us arrived an hour and 20 minutes before we needed to leave. We were seated outside and ordered promptly. After that length of time we still did not have our food after asking and explaining repeatedly that we had a strict time-line we needed to keep. We suspected that they were filling the take-out orders before the seated guests. We finally requested our food as take-out and prepared to leave. They then brought our food; the quality and quantity of items was embarassing. The guy who ordered a spaghetti dinner got such a small serving it would not even qualify as a side dish!! It was like a joke. The quality of all of the food was inferior. I would advise you to consider any other place in town. This place definitely has multiple problems!!! I have eaten here before and it has gotten worse! Check out all the other one-star reviews. We would give minus-star ratings if it were possible!! I will never go to this place again. read more

We stayed at the Inn for 4 nights and had a wonderful time! Breakfast prepared in the restaurant was included and was excellent. This is a family run business that just hired a new manager who is overseeing renovations and making this a great place to stay. read more