The Lucky Dog Cafe is right off the bike trail ! You order inside and then find a seat inside or…read moreoutside. There was complimentary water for humans and complimentary water outside for dogs. The peanut Thai wrap was very good and the jumbo burrito was good and indeed jumbo ! The restaurant was trendy and clean . The service was good as well! There are a few more menu items I would like to try next time we are in town.

I was in the area recently and I thought this would be a cool spot to take my friend and her kids…read moreto while enjoying some fun in the area on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. So upon arriving I thought what a hip little place and I was excited to try it out because of the outside seating and also because it's right next to the Yough. So as we walked in to order the place was dead. There was only three people at the bar having drinks on a beautiful Saturday afternoon with what looked to be their friend who was bartending. So after looking at the menu I decided on an iced oat milk latte because they had zero vegan options from the menu board. I also let the kids pick out whatever they wanted and their mom just decided to eat some of what her kids were having since she knew they wouldn't eat it all. Two ordered pizza, one ordered chips and salsa and the other ordered chicken tacos. So we went outside and grabbed a table and waited for the food to arrive, but it took no time at all. I think that is mainly because there was nobody there eating. Honestly, I was surprised at how fast the pizzas came out, but I wasn't after I saw them lol The two pizzas were a total joke and complete rip-off for $10 a piece. I thought they were supposed to be artisan hand tossed pizza from the pics I had seen, but NOPE! They were literally small frozen pizzas heated up in something that made them all soggy, so probably a microwave. Yikes! If I was eating I would have returned them and asked for my money back, but I let it go because the kids were happy. They were the kind of pizza you get at a box chain grocery store for $1 each, NO JOKE! Then they charged me $1 extra for 8 pepperoni for the one pizza. Hilarious! Also, the waiter/bartender forgot to bring the kids napkins and her son salsa for his chips. Like what?!?He also never came back out to ask if we needed anything else because he must have been busy with his friends at the bar. I have been coming to this area my whole life because of Ohiopyle, Nemacolin, Falling Waters, Seven Springs, The Yough, The Summit Inn, etc and I also had several business accounts in this area for many years and nobody I know ever recommended this place once and I can see why now. Tbh: There are several other places in the area to enjoy a multitude of delicious things to eat that are way better than this place and especially if you're wanting pizza. I could have just bought them one Little Caesars $5 Hot and Ready and it would have been like buying five of their pizzas and the kids would have been much happier and way more full and I wouldn't have wasted $21on $2 worth of pizza from Giant Eagle. *I highly do not recommend* It's a shame too because I really wanted to like this place so much, but if they did better I would have, simple! Service 2/10 Location 8/10 Food 1/10 Iced latte 3/10 Side Note: The kids did have a lot of fun playing cornhole so that's the one good thing.

I spent a long day tooling around the Laurel Highlands and wanted to get back to Pittsburgh before…read moredark. However, since I was touring a few Frank Lloyd Wright houses, I had not eaten since my early morning continental breakfast at the Comfort Inn in Connellsville. Mindlessly following the Google Maps directions, I arrived in a town called Indian Head and didn't have any expectations about what I'd find in this family-friendly roadside diner. Without hesitation, I ordered the $13.99 Grilled Chicken Salad. I was quite impressed with what arrived. There were huge pieces of grilled chicken breast, tender and moist, with cucumber, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, onions, beets, shredded cheddar, and a pickled egg with ranch dressing on the side (Photo 9). Sounds basic, I know, but it was hearty, fresh, and genuinely satisfying. Midway through my salad, a plate of fries arrived (Photo 10). I wasn't expecting it, but the server apologized for the delay. I only noticed later that the fries were mentioned in the menu. I certainly didn't mind because they were hot, tasty, and not at all greasy. Even though I was getting full and kinda anxious to get going, I was rather hypnotized by the refrigerator of freshly made pies. I just couldn't help myself and ordered a $4.29 slice of Banana Meringue Pie (Photo 8). I don't think I've had homemade pie that good since gorging at Valois back in my olden grad school days in the South Side of Chicago. What a nice surprise to have such a delicious square meal in a place called Indian Head. FOOD - 5 stars..tasty, reasonably priced diner fare exceeded my expectations AMBIANCE - 4 stars...clean and spacious diner SERVICE - 5 stars...friendly server made a big difference TOTAL - 5 stars...if I'm ever in western Pennsylvania, I'd be back RELATED - Exploring the Pittsburgh area? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/VI8tHDpfoC

Stopped in on a Monday. The wait staff was warm and welcoming. Food service (take out) was fast…read more I wanted to try to keep up my healthy eating streak and most other(few open) places were run of the mill fast food. Shops seem to Cater to Tourist, open on Wednesday and Closer to the weekend. This spot Was open and I was able to get a yummy salad, but I also had to Try that yummy tiramisu berry cake!

Terri waited on us. My wife and I, first timers. There are no tables but plenty of room at the…read morebar or adjacent to the bar. This is a very quaint establishment. They prepare your food right in front of you. The cheeseburger and tater tots were delicious and pricing was more than reasonable. If we venture to this area again we will surely be back!!! They do have slot machines. Very enjoyable experience.

This place offers a true "hole in the wall" experience while serving up some of the most delicious…read moreburgers imaginable. I sat at the bar and ordered the brunch burger. It was a thick beef patty topped with cheese, bacon, and a fried egg. The burger was astoundingly juicy and seasoned heavily. Fries were pretty standard but they complemented the burger nicely. Highly recommended, though I'm sure you can't go wrong with any of their burgers. The atmosphere is so rugged, it is actually almost charming. The lighting is dark and there is a bit of a smoky smell to the air, though no smoking is allowed at the bar where we sat. There are also a few gambling machines in the back that appeared to be the most high tech thing in the whole place. The atmosphere was really quite retro, though perhaps not by design. The server (can't remember her name) was attentive and friendly. She chatted with my coworker and I while she prepared our burger on the griddle right in front of us. If you are looking for an authentic West Virginia type of experience, this is a great place to try. Just don't bring your kids, because they will not be allowed in!

Just an absolute gem near the North Entrance of Shenandoah National Park. If you like burgers you…read moreneed this place in your life. Absolutely incredible food and a place I will think about often. It has a Culver's type vibe but with the care of hometown place. Everyone looked like they enjoyed being there and were happy that you stopped by. Recommendation is to bring plenty of napkins and don't over order fries. They are generous portions :) I can't recommend this place enough!

3.5 stars. We were on our way out of Shenandoah National Park and wanted a bit to eat. We saw…read moreSpelunker's and thougjt, "Let's do it!" We used the drive-thru. Friendly and helpful service from the young lady who took our order. We waited about 5-7 minutes for our food. Double Cavern Burger with cheese, single Cavern Burger with cheese (extra pickles), chicken tenders, large fries and two types of frozen custard. Custard was delicious. One of us ordered a single vanilla on a waffle cone. Dude must have put in extra, because it was HUGE. The triple scoop s'mores frozen custard wasn't so big, but it was creamy and tasty. Burgers and chicken were greasy, not in a good way. Lots of oil at the bottom of the chicken cup. Double Cavern buns were soaked in oil. Other than the oil, the meat was good. Plenty of toppings, even adding a good amount for extra pickles.

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The outpost is adorable, scenic and peaceful, it's situated near the West Newton bridge along the…read moreYough river. This outdoor eatery is an arm of the Waypoint Youth and Community Center giving children experience in operating a small business. Smash burgers were juicy as well as tasty, hot dogs are cooked perfectly and fries delish. The team working today were quick, friendly and courteous. Waypoint community center.org

Craft beers, nice decor, good food, great staff, good for a group…read more About 12 of us wanted a meal all together in McHenry MD, and we all like craft beer and pizza, so the Mountain State Brewing Co. restaurant was an easy choice. (Jun 2026). It's a large brew pub with a cabin-like décor, out Sang Run Road just north of Deep Creek Lake. There's a little carved bear by the front door, and a kid-size huggable bear at the host stand. Photo ops! And fun for the kids! They seated us quickly and our server was quick in taking beer orders. They have plenty of soft drinks, and we got Lemonade and Apple Juice, Orange Fanta (a favorite), and a pitcher of Mountain State's own creamy MSBC Root Beer - made here! Beer-wise, there were 16 draft crafts plus a couple of old standards to choose from on a paper menu or by looking at their website or QR-code. Most were around 5% ABV. We had Pennsylvania's full-flavored grassy citrusy mildly-bitter Victory Summer Love golden ale. We raided MSBC's just-west-of-here West Virginia brewery of their creamy malty lightly-bitter Miner's Daughter oatmeal stout, and a lightly-bitter caramel Almost Heaven amber ale. New York's Hudson North brewed us some summery sweet Salted Watermelon cider. And we had some from home: Columbia MD's Black Flag Snozzberry Haze: a fruity piney hazy IPA, standing up at 7% ABV. Baltimore's Mobtown Fever Dream, a creamy flavorful somewhat fruity IPA, punching at 7.4% ABV. And Baltimore's Wico Street Yeah Brah, a strongly-bitter double IPA, clobbering us with an 8.5% ABV! A wonderful fermented tour of the northeast! Get ready to say "yum" out loud... From their wide range of bar foods and appetizers, we had fresh crisp tortilla chips with their medium-spicy cream cheese and homemade-ranch baked Buffalo Chicken Dip, elevated with blue cheese on top and an add-on side of chipotle! They made their own fresh-Spinach & Artichoke Dip with fresh basil, roasted red peppers, and an extravagant blend of cream cheese, feta, mozzarella, asiago, parmesan, and cheddar jack. The giant soft crust Pretzels & homemade Beer Cheese were notably popular with the kids. Salads? Yep. Tasty Lemon Herb Chicken Salad, crisp and crunchy Caesar salad, house salad with requested black olives, and cole slaw. And sides of orange segments and raisin-like cranberries for the little ones. And on to the main feast :-). Simple fried chicken nuggets and off-the-menu Pepperoni Pizza to be sure the younger crowd was satisfied. The Boars Nest sandwich was overnight-tender pulled pork with tangy Carolina BBQ sauce and fresh crunchy cole slaw on a lightly-toasted brioche bun. The spicier "wilder" Wild Boar sandwich had that low-and-slow pulled-pork awakened with bright jalapeños and spicy Chipotle BBQ sauce, topped with provolone on that toasted yet pillowy brioche. The fresh Caprese sandwich had firm ripe Roma tomatoes, tender baby spinach, and fresh mozzarella with requested added chicken. It was all dressed with bright basil dressing, drizzled with tangy sweet balsamic glaze, on crisp and soft toasted Italian bread. A well-made classic caprese re-invented by MSBC as a bright crunchy sandwich! Everyone liked those classic crisp pepperoni pies. From their world-class pizza recipes, we had the Supreme: pepperoni, sausage, onions, green peppers, their cheese blend, and black olives, drizzled with fragrant fresh olive oil. And the vegetarian so-tasty-you-wouldn't-guess it-was-gluten-free Yard Sale pizza: marinated artichokes, prosciutto, mozzarella, with an olive oil & garlic base, sprinkled with fresh basil and a dash of freshly-cracked black pepper. Mountain State Brewing Co. gave us a memorable spread of great beers and delicious creative foods. You know we enjoyed leftovers the next day :-) Our terrific server Claire was ever-attentive, and between you and me, made it seem effortless to host our full table of hungry adults and kids. We'll be back, especially for their wide-ranging ever-changing draft list and those amazing pizzas!

On our last trip to DCL, we went looking for a casual dinner brewpub where we could bring our pup…read more What a great find! We were able to sit out on the patio, have a great local brew and sample some absolutely great food, highlighted by some spectacular pizza. The pizzas were so good that, after a busy day the next day, we went back and got more to take home! Definitely a location to return to....

We stopped here for lunch after hiking. Very cool place to eat and have a couple of beers. The…read moreinside is pretty spacious and there's a decent sized bar. The staff was very nice and service was very quick. The chicken sandwich was very good. Nice and crispy with a housemade sauce that's similar to the chickfila sauce. The tacos were amazing. It had a dill sauce on top of grilled fish and cabbage. It all tasted great together. The tortilla was grilled so there was a nice char and crunch. The cabbage which i usually dislike went very well with the fish and sauce. The house made chips are amazing as well. Great place to go if you're in ohiopyle.

Really cool spot with a great outdoor patio to grab beer before or after a trip down the river or…read morevisiting Fallingwater!

Late spring may not be high season in the Deep Creek Lake area but that doesn't mean that the area…read moreisn't beautiful. I've spent a bunch of time in the area in the other seasons but seeing it spring was new for me. So was lunch at Firewater. I enjoyed both. As you might think from the name, Firewater is all about the drinks. Not only do they look beautiful but they punch above their weight in a tourist mecca. My Baby Got Daq was so much better than one would imagine for a cocktail on tap. Served in a coupe, this traditional daiquiri was made with anjeo rum, which gave it a gorgeous brown color. The simple (traditional with a twist -- pineapple!) recipe (lime and sugar) allowed all the ingredients to sing and you would be hard-pressed to tell that it came from a tap, rather than a bartender's careful hand. Drink in hand, the food menu acquitted itself just as nicely. My large (Southern) party made short work of the deviled egg appetizer. Likewise, my brisket sandwich (on gluten-free bread and served with a side of grits) was filling, smoky (with a crunchy bark) and deeply-flavorful.My group took advantage of the nice weather and are outside, enjoying the lovely water views and pleasant service. With a population the size of a New England liberal arts college, odds are if you're patronizing Firewater you're not a local. That's fine. Tourist cities need tourist dollars. Spend yours here. While in Deep Creek, this will become a trusted lunch destination. I'm just surprised I 'discovered' it so late after multiple trips.

We visited Firewater Kitchen & Bar on a cool October evening to celebrate my wife's birthday,…read moremeeting up with friends for the occasion. While the hostess initially quoted a two-hour wait and came across a bit cold, things improved quickly. As we settled in with some truly delicious cocktails--a smoked old fashioned and a playful Plum-P Up the Jam--we ended up being seated in just about 20 minutes. Once at our table, the experience really shined. Our waitress was wonderful: warm, knowledgeable, and incredibly friendly. The food was excellent and beautifully prepared. I enjoyed the steak frites, cooked perfectly, while my wife had the scallops, which were rich, tender, and full of flavor. Despite the rocky start, the evening turned into a fantastic birthday dinner in a stunning part of Maryland. Firewater Kitchen & Bar delivered a memorable meal, and we were glad we chose it for the celebration.

Stopped by for lunch on our way traveling through the area. I saw that it had good reviews so we…read morewere excited to try it. The restaurant was nice, had a lot of seating and a large bar. Our waitress was friendly and attentive throughout our time there. We started out with the buffalo chicken dip with tortilla chips. The dip was good, but the stand out was the chips! They were light and crispy with just the right amount of salt. Two of us ordered the loaded Patrick's bowl with mashed potatoes, fried chicken, chicken gravy and corn. It was pretty bad. The chicken was overcooked and really tough to eat. The potatoes were super thin, runny, and most likely an instant potato mix. I was definitely expecting more and was disappointed by the dish. Maybe they were having an off day? The restaurant was really busy so maybe we just ordered the wrong thing. I would give it another shot.

Food was amazing and all the sauces homemade. It was delicious…read more The Rueben was perfect and the house horseradish saucy was delicious.