We had an 8 o'clock reservation and we were seated pretty quickly. Actually too quickly for our waiter who failed to materialize. The host eventually went and found him in the kitchen. During the entire evening we saw our waiter 4 times. The first two times were taking orders, (someone else delivered the drink and food) Two of those times were presenting the check and taking our credit card. We honestly would have had a second drink but no one bothered to ask! Despite really awful service the food was delicious. We had a lovely caprese salad. The cherry tomatoes were a really delicious add to it. For our entrees we enjoyed the duck and the hangar steak. The mashed potatoes served with the hangar steak were glorious. Our food was perfectly cooked. The steak was a true rare and the duck was medium rare. Absolutely perfect. All in all the food was good but did not compensate for the crummy service. read more

This incident occurred in August 2020. It was right before opening, and my daughter (who had never been) and I wanted to have dinner and drinks. A woman came out of the restaurant, and I asked if we could make a reservation. She responded by asking us what we would be ordering, and when I said appetizers and drinks, she said she didn't have any tables for us, and that we could sit outside (It was raining!). I'm sure if it was somebody she knew (lawyer, doctor, local politician), we wouldn't have had any problem getting a table. A restaurant choosing its customers is not what I expected. So my daughter and I instead went to the Bavarian Inn, and she loved it. By the way, we are white and were dressed nicely. I have been here before and the food is excellent. Great oysters. read more

A great meal with great service. A local gem. The gorgonzola on the beet salad was to die for! read more

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Warm inviting atmosphere-definitely not too loud . Very personable wait staff. Most importantly wonderful varied menus with lots of choices .the burrata salad with pears was delicious . The pappardelle with lovely bolognese was perfect. So many options for dessert -the tiramisu was not disappointing . We were here 6 months ago and looking forward to our next visit!! read more

Great food and service. Went there for the first time three weeks ago. This seems like one of the best restaurants in the area. Can't wait to go back again. read more

I ordered stuffed fig wrapped in bacon. I love fig and goat cheese and these two flavors are wonderful together but could not even taste the goat cheese. I love duck breast and in the past the Press Room has been the best. This time I was truly disappointed. The skin was black yet not crisp. It was inedible. The duck itself was perfectly cooked medium rare but lacked seasoning. The confit was wonderful and green beans very good. My friend ordered Gazpacho which she said was wonderful. She also ordered the special which was swordfish with black rice. The fish and the rice were both under seasoned. The rice tasted like nothing. It was weird to have the texture in your mouth with absolutely no taste. The fish was slightly over cooked and again no seasoning. Desert was very good. I love the lavender creme burlee which was perfect. My friend ordered lemon sorbet. read more

Love this place ,, the lamb chops are to die for,,, the fig appetizer was great...... buuut there is a large loud contingent of alternate lifestyle men at the bar. Not great place to be as they are loud and rude. Stay away from the pasta dishes on the right of the menu. Absolutely flavorless. All of them. Damn shame. Quaint place overall very nice. read more

Wow! So glad we decided to stop by for brunch. Luckily we were seated immediately and started to review the brunch menu and my mouth watered with all of the delicious options. I couldn't decide but then the waiter says there are some off the menu specials available, so that was the route we took. Everything was very good. I don't think you can make a poor decision here. I can't wait to get dinner in the near future. Plus they can sell you that delicious homemade bread. Reservations are recommended because you don't want to miss out. read more

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Hands down this is our all-time favorite restaurant. The service is always outstanding, and the food is delicious. For the dozens of times we have dined there it has always been an enjoyable experience. This restaurant is always busy, and I would highly recommend making a reservation. read more

I had such high hopes for this place, but I was a little let down. The service was great, don't get me wrong, but the food was not my cup of tea. My wife and I ordered the oyster stew and eggs Benedict. The oyster stew was not that good. Big chunks of potatoes and onions, and some parsley on the side. One of my oysters had a big piece of shell that was attached, which I didn't notice until I crunched into it. The eggs Benedict was decent. Not sure how this brunch stacks up with the surrounding area's food, but this place wasn't for me read more

A fantastic Christmas dinner for our staff. The food the service the atmosphere.is excellent. This is a restaurant that should be on the top of everyone's list of a place not to miss. If you come to anywhere near Shepherdstown be sure to plan a meal here you will not be disappointed read more

Had no trouble getting reservation during CATF preview week. Play ran late and restaurant called to check on when we'd be arriving - nice touch. On-street parking was easy. Fine Italian dining that can be very expensive or just a really nice meal out. Waiter was very attentive, suggesting a glass of wine that hubby would enjoy based on what he likes. Both our $8 glasses were very tasty. I had a beet salad with goat cheese, etc. Delish. Hubby had very generous bowl of soup. We both had bowls of pasta -- mushroom (oh my!) and salmon (fresh salmon, smoky flavor, delicious). We had so much that it made for another dinner at home. Setting is perfect for a romantic date or intimate gathering of friends. Shared zabaglione for dessert - layered with berries. Good but if you're used to the real thing, this isn't' it. Whipped cream is mixed in with the zabaglione so that it really loses the special flavor that makes zabaglione. lol forward to eating there again when we visit Shepherdstown. read more

A place not to be missed! Stopped in here for breakfast on the way home from a weekend in beautiful Shepherdstown. Sat in the bar area and had the pleasure of being tended to by Annie. She is AWESOME! The food .. oh me, oh my .. SUPERB! I was with a group and had the extreme pleasure of being able to sample multiple different items .. ALL DELISH! If you ever find yourself with the chance to visit this establishment .. TAKE IT! You will not regret it! read more

Press Room - French Toast made of their in house made brioche bread with cinnamon swirl and ham. - New American Near Me - Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Fantastic restaurant in Sheperdstown. I recently dined here as part of a large group, and everything was lovely from the service to the food. Our waiter made us feel welcome and personalized the experience for us. He offered to give us each our own bill, which I know is more work for him. I appreciated the gesture. There is a wine list, but no where else could I find a list of beverages. They offer Coke products and have a full bar. Our group ordered a few apps and mains to share. For apps, we tried: The burrata - super creamy and delish. Only comes with a few small slices of toast so be sure to ask for more bread. The grilled calamari - divine. I loved this, especially with a bit of the pickled onions. The Tuscan shrimp - I actually didn't get a shrimp, but they were a nice size. The beans that were served with it had a great flavor though. The iceberg salad - I didn't have any of this, but it looked like a nice wedge salad. The kitchen was also nice enough to split our appetizers onto 2 plates to make sharing easier. For mains: pappardelle with mushrooms - I ordered this and it was by far everyone's favorite. The noodles were the perfect vehicle for the cream sauce, and the different mushrooms added nice flavor and texture. Steak with gorgonzola butter - nice taste, but our steak was fatty. The mashed potatoes were yummy! Scallops - amazing. Yummy taste, perfectly cooked. Balsamic salmon - another hit. Some commented the balsamic was a bit overpowering, but others loved it. Pasta carbonara - I personally think I make better carbonara at home, but others liked this one a lot. Pasta with clams - I didn't try this, but it looked and smelled great. For dessert, we each had a bite of the lemon cheesecake and apple crostada. Both were yummy. The cheesecake was not dense at all. It was almost like a light, whipped cheesecake with a hint of lemon. The crust was delish. The Apple crostada was served with ice cream and we all devoured it. I would highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Sheperdstown looking for a nice dinner. read more

Absolutely delicious. From the sparking rosé and fiddlehead ferns to the duck confit and excellent Cabernet, all was amazing. Great service, menu and food. Husband had fresh oysters and lamb. Who knew Shepherdstown had such great restaurants! read more

Very accommodating! We were on the road passing Frederick, Md when we called for our reservation, approx an hour from Sheherdstown on a Friday evening. It took a few minutes but they were able to give us a reservation. We arrived a few minutes pass our projected ETA but still seated. The cusine was excellent and the hospitality was also. Would definity return. read more

We stayed in Shepherdstown after an afternoon excursion to Antietam. This was actually a few months back but we still talk about the Press Room! We loved dinner so much that we returned the next morning for brunch! We decided to pop in for dinner, it was packed and we wanted to sit at the bar so we went down the street for a cocktail and came back. We started with oysters which were delicious and fresh - a great variety. We then shared the grilled calamari. Grilled calamari is a personal favorite of mine. I'm Sicilan and during my travels to Italy, I tried this dish all over the place. The Press Room's version had lemon, olive oil and roasted red peppers. It may very well be the best version I've had. My boyfriend agreed. For entrees, he ordered the paella and I ordered a special which was monkfish steamed in parchment paper. Both of these were excellent! We shared a bottle of wine and finished off with a cheese plate. They served a bucherondin (a hard to find cheese) which was superb. They let us in on the secret that they get it supplied to them by the market down the street. We loved it so much that I returned in the morning to buy some to take home. For brunch, my guy is one of two people: simple two eggs and sausage or greek omelet. This time he went the greek omelet route and didn't leave a scrap on the plate. I went a different direction and ordered the Shirred Eggs Florentine. This was two eggs, Tasso ham, spinach, potatoes, all baked in a heavenly garlic cream sauce with grilled bread on the side to sop up all the delicious sauce. It was by far one of my best breakfast meals. I told my boyfriend it was worth the drive just to come back for this dish! Part of the appeal is the gracious staff and the bartender. He was helpful with recommendations not only for our meals but for places to go in town. The Capitals were playing that night so we had to make sure we found a bar with a TV afterwards! I miss this place and hope to visit again soon. read more

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Excellent food and very professional service. We were greeted promptly and the waiter was very attentive

I love getting there early and eating at the bar. Make a reservation for a table. The quality of the food is Devine!!!

Our favorite restaurant. Fabulous food, wonderful servers, cool bar, and a real feel of community. The pot roast is amazing, the broadest range of fresh oysters, and exquisite desserts read more

On our way to DC, we spent the night with a friend who lives in Martinsburg WV, but loves Shepherdstown, 20 minutes away. She likens it to Columbus' Short North. She made reservations for us here, and we had an amazing meal, including wonderful service. The atmosphere is lovely. We shared a bottle of wine, and we all had fish dishes with asparagus and mashed potatoes. We even had dessert (the server didn't ask if we saved room for dessert, but instead just put the dessert menus down in front of our faces. That's the way to do it.). I shared the Lavender Creme Brulee with our friend. Truly one of the best desserts I've ever had. My husband had something gooey with chocolate and caramel. He said it was incredible. Hoping to come back next visit. read more

This place is alright. The staff gives a little too much attitude for a place in West Virginia. The baked brie and drinks are fantastic though. If you're younger, your service will probably suffer a great deal as the mood of this place caters more to the older generations (although they should realize that younger people probably tip more) Great for awkward first dates! read more

So my wife and I went hear for our 15yr anniversary. The atmosphere in the place is nice and cozy and nicely decorated. So that was a good start. The waitress was very nice and attentive. We started off with a goat cheese appetizer that was very good. Then we had a couple of house salads which were nothing to write home about. The dressing was just ok. Then came our meals. My wife had the rack of lamb ($39) which was a large portion and was fairly tasty. It came with mashed potatoes and green beans. The mashed potatoes looked good but really didnt have much flavor to them. Green beans were ok. I had the 16oz Ribeye ($34) with rosemary potatoes and green beans. The Ribeye was just ok. I think I could have gotten a tastier one at Outback. It really didnt have any special seasoning or taste other then a plain steak. It wasnt even that tender like a ribeye should be. The potatoes were good but only got a few. The green beans again were just ok. For desert we shared a Lavendar Creme Brulee and a Cappuccino. The Creme brulee was very good and a pretty good size portion. The whole meal cost $125 without tip. I knew that I would be spending some money for a nice meal on my anniversary but for what it cost for a meal that wasnt much more then you can get at Outback it wasnt worth it. The appetizer and desert were the best. Oh not to forget to mention the good service from our waitress. read more

This was our first dinner in Shepherdstown and we will definitely be going back. We arrived to a full restaurant and chose to sit at the quaint bar away from the dining area. The bartender was a bit off-putting and we felt kind of invisible throughout the meal but we got over it. Not anyone's fault but there was also a crazy big party waiting for a table at the other end of the bar and they were so loud! The salads were great even though my Caesar was way over-dressed. The mussels appetizer was one thing I could go back for over and over. They. were. perfect. The pizza appetizer was average but I just took it for a swim in the mussel broth and that bumped it up a few notches :) Desserts were some of the best I have ever had. The Tiramisu was Top 5 material and the Panna Cotta (a first for me) with berries was crazy good! Next time I will make sure we sit in the dining room and probably not get the pizza. No matter, there were like 10 other dishes on the menu I can't wait to try. Great place. Go (with reservations on Friday and Saturday) and you won't be disappointed! read more

Press Room=Victim of Success First it is the busiest Restaurant in Shepherdstown. Most of the time we just sit at the bar. I suggest a reservation if you want to be sure you get a table. As for the food it's somewhere in between New American, French and Italian. The meat dishes are reasonable sized fairly priced and of high quality. The pasta dishes are large and bordering on cheap for what you get. The appetizers are all solid. Desserts really aren't my bag but they simple and really good. I shouldn't forget a awesome oyster selection. I cannot think of a restaurant with as good of a oyster selection outside of going to DC/Baltimore. There is a nice selection of $30 and under wines. If your looking for $150 a wine this is not your place. There is small beer selection and no craft beers. Just for full disclosure we live pretty close by and we tip so the service we get may be a little better than average. I can certainly appreciate the fact that some servers may seem aloof or holding in a eye roll for stupid questions or some peoples desire for quantity over quality. So my advice would be if you want all you can eat mashed potatoes with your steak go to Ryan's Buffet. I would give it 5-Stars but in the way the past two years they are almost too busy for their own good. So sometimes execution in the kitchen suffers. Bring your parallel parking skills cause you will be street parking. We always have good luck on Church St. Pro-Tip:You can park in the loading zones after 3p. Just read the signs. Feed meters if necessary. read more

I like unique places, and this isn't extremely unique (so it's rated a little lower), but it's a nice restaurant with great service, good food and a wonderful location. I had a half dozen PE Island oysters, smoked salmon and a yummy linguine dish (that tasted just as good the next morning for breakfast!). If you're looking for something a little more formal & upscale (OK, and "older"), this is the place to go. read more

Oh yeah. Incredible find off the beaten-metro-path in Shepherdstown. We didn't have any trouble getting a table on a Wed night; but rumor is it's hard to get in on a Friday or Saturday night. We had 5 of us for a business dinner. Among the dishes ordered: soup of day (sweet onion); roasted beet salad with arugula, blue cheese, balsamic vinaigrette; london broil; cassoulet with a side of balsamic radicchio; rockfish with spinach, white beans, tomatoes, sausage; and salmon. Maybe the kitchen was just running flat out on passion tonight - just like their underdog Mountaineers are right now against Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl's first half. But everything was extraordinarily, surprisingly good. The wine list was short, but sufficient. Only one bottle over $50; most were $15-30. There were some boring, hi distro (but good-value) supermarket wines; but there were also some more interesting choices as well. Our favorite was a Grenache-based Priorat. This place was great. I'll be back. read more

The Press Room is in full swing and we are thrilled. We had reservations (a necessity) and our table was ready and waiting for us as we walked in the door. That, in itself, makes for a perfect beginning. Our waitperson Sarah was attentive and professional, making us feel welcome instantly. Appetizers: The Mussels were served in an aromatic broth with fresh bits of tomatoes and great flavor. The Oysters were all fresh and plump. The Blue Fish Pate creamy and flavorful. Entrees: the Veal Chop special was succulent. The Scallops delicate in flavor with a lovely risotto base. Our desserts: Tiramisu, Creme Brûlée, Zabaglione, Cheese cake. Each dessert was presented well and was delicious! The entire meal exceeded our expectations. An experience in a restaurant should meet all levels of enjoyment, and The Press Room delivered wholeheartedly. It is a good feeling to see one of the nicest restaurants in Shepherdstown in full swing after the pandemic. We will return many more times, for sure. read more

Stopped here because it was one of the few restaurants open on a Monday night. I ate at the bar and settled on a special haddock backed in cream sauce and topped with crushed saltines and cheese as side of green beans. YUM! I hope they add this to their normal menu. Good food presentation and casual yet refined atmosphere. Sorry no food porn, food was so good I couldn't stop to take a picture! Clientele were mix of locals and visitors. I'll be back. read more

I went back to Shepherdstown WV because last time I was there, I tried the Stone Soup Bistro and I loved it, but this time I went it was closed )-: So we decided to go to the Press Room. The place is nice, it has brick walls, with nice pictures, the tables are a bit close to each other but still cozy! When we first got there we were ask if we had a reservation which we had not, but still were seated in a nice table close to the window. The server was a nice young man with a nice attitude, we proceed to order appetizer, I had the beet salad and that's exactly what it was a nice fresh beet salad, my husband ordered the sweet corn and chowder , which was also good, my sister order a salad that was fresh. As we were waiting for the entrees we noticed that many people came in ordering a table and they were told that there was a long wait for tables, it really didn't seem like that to me, perhaps b/c the place is very calm, the servers are not rushing you to order and eat b/c you want your table! We order the salmon with peas and potatoes and it was ok, look pretty but the flavor was just ok, my man ordered the steak and guess what?? You got it! it was plain and ok! And I order the chicken with pasta and it was very greasy. I guess what we like best were the desserts but still not worth the drive. I now have learn my lesson next time I'll go to Shepherdstown, I'll call ahead of time and go to my favorite place STONE SOUP BISTRO read more

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Healthy eating, don't eat pork - don't come here. Brunch choices heavy sauces...every fine dining needs to attune to those of us with fresh, healthy foods. Considers an omelet but no accommodations to not include the pork in it. Served bread...under baked, doughy, awful . read more

Press room is a bit pricier & more upscale than others on the same road. Cute lil place.  Service was great by Blake. I ordered an espresso and cannoli. Really decent cannoli cream especially for a rural place like this! Going back for a meal this week! Definitely a place to try out! read more

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Wonderful restaurant near DC. Food is excellent and service is good. For dinner be sure to make a reservation as they are always busy. Near Harpers Ferry also. Pretty place. read more

If I could give this place 10 stars, I would. GREAT food! Excellent service. All around, excellent. I had the papadelle bollagnese. Sssoooo good! My wife had the pork millenaise. Just as good. And the cannoli for desert was perfect! read more

Fabulous! I was part of a table of five and we ordered totally different appetizers and entrees and everything was very good, especially the appetizers and the panna cotta dessert. The service was great too. read more

Best place in the area!!! Oysters are always fresh, seasonal special are always fitting for the season. And crème brûlée is the best!!

My husband and I ate here for an anniversary dinner while visiting Shepherdstown. The ambiance is nice, the staff is very friendly and the food is delicious! We had grilled calamari and an appetizer- I've only had fried so was unsure if I'd like it, but it was perfect! My hubby and I split the gazpacho soup which was spicy and refreshing and he had the rack of lamb while I had the porter house steak (we were both hungry after lots of hiking that day! )... both were so yummy, although my hubby "won" best plate of the night with the rack of lamb. We finished with a lavender creme brûlée and went home so satisfied! I would definitely recommend making reservations as this place seems to stay very busy! We would definitely visit again! read more

As far as atmosphere, service, friendly staff, and dessert, absolutely 5 stars. However, when it came to the entrees, which is why you go in the first place, were sub par. We ordered two specials, the veil and the lamb. The veil was pretty good in the cream sauce but the lamb certainly didn't live up to expectations. When paying a premium at a nice restaurant I didn't expect to get a flavor of beef roast I could cook in my crock pot at home. We LOVED our server; he was an amazing waiter. The oysters appetizer and wine were good, the dessert (apple crustato with pecans) was SPECTACULAR but like I said, the entrees left something to be desired. read more

We had high hopes for Press Room. We arrived about 15 min and were told our table would be ready at 8. When we returned 5 min early they sat us at a table that was empty when we first walked in. 18 min to get a glass of water and see our waiter. Food was good but the service was horrible. read more

I shared brunch with a friend here yesterday.. what a pleasant surprise. They exceeded expectations, enjoyed smoked bluefish, mozzarella and tomato appetizers and then shirred eggs Florentine. Food, service, ambiance all came together in a nice package. read more