Dining
Event Planning
written by jean hardiman
Destinations
signature menus in the mountain state
Photo by Adventures on the Gorge.
Popular menu items include salmon, salads and a variety
of smoked meats, all of which come in sizable portions to
satisfy the appetite of the adventure seekers who come
through the door. Entrees at Smokey’s are cooked and
served in cast iron dishes.
“We have steaks, venison, pulled pork, ribs and a hearty
complement of desserts,” Brian Campbell, AOTG’s
chief resort operations officer, says of the Appalachian-
themed restaurant. “We also offer a hearty breakfast
buffet. We want to make it convenient for our guests to
come in and get a good breakfast before they go out.”
The restaurant’s beer offerings are extensive as well, and
it’s all served in an atmosphere that celebrates the outdoors.
Smokey’s is housed in a large timber-framed structure
and features large windows and decks that overlook the
greenery of the gorge.
Whether you are looking for European-inspired fine dining,
rustic outdoorsy meals to fuel up for a day of adventure,
beautiful views, creative cuisine or all of the above, West
Virginia’s resort restaurants have it covered.
The state’s resorts work tremendously hard to give their
guests—whether from just across town or from out of
the state—a meal and an experience to savor. They have
created menus and crafted beer and wine lists that match
their ambience, excite the palate and make their resorts
an array of wonderfully memorable destinations in the
Mountain State. Also, the variety in their offerings makes
it worth hopping in the car and trekking across the state
to try something delectable and entirely new.
A handful of the state’s resort restaurants shared what they
offer and how they hope to enhance their guests’ stay. Their
descriptions just may leave your mouth watering.
Adventures on the Gorge’s
Smokey’s Cast Iron Grill
Those who book a stay at Adventures On the Gorge (AOTG)
in Lansing, WV, likely have some highly active days planned
in the fun-filled outdoors, and Smokey’s Cast Iron Grill has
a menu for the sizable appetite they’ll have both before and
after their days of adventuring.
“We are an adventure resort, and our restaurant is designed
to continue the adventure experience throughout the day,”
says Campbell. “It’s a beautiful, rustic atmosphere.”
Bavarian Inn Resort’s Potomac Room
The Bavarian Inn began in 1977 as a small, stand-alone
German restaurant situated along the Potomac River in
Shepherdstown, WV. Today, it’s expanded to a 73-room,
11-acre European-inspired boutique resort, and the
Potomac Room is its featured centerpiece.
Photo by Bavarian Inn.