The Bakery
102 n court street, 304-645-1106. open 7 am to 4 pm monday through friday, and 8 am to 2 pm on saturday; closed sundays. hearth-baked breads, pastries, and take-out salads and lunches. try the spinach-parmesan or the roasted veggie bagels. nothing beats the sight of trays upon trays of bread pulled out of the stone oven with bread peels. the bakery buys produce in season--you won't find an unripe tomato here in the summer! atmosphere friendly and close-knit. sells jeff's breads, so you have the chance to get real sourdough. a loaf of jeff's bread is a gustatory delight with no peer.
The Market
215 w washington street, lewisburg, 304-645-4084. open monday- friday 8am to 6pm and saturday 10am to 5pm. quick sandwiches and salads are the feature of this casual market style cafe. just at the corner of church street with the historical society and the new river community and technical college, carnegie hall and the old stone church and graveyard.
Carlito's
Greenbrier valley mall, lewisburg, 304-645-3891. open monday- friday 11am to 10pm, saturday 12pm to 10pm and sunday 12pm to 9pm. offering an extensive menu of mexican favorites. on the other side of the mall from the theater, they have good food but the portions are larger than you might expect!
China Buffet
45 seneca trail , lewisburg, 304-645-5678. open monday-thursday 11am to 9pm, friday-saturday 11am to 10pm and sunday 11:30am to 9pm. chinese and american cuisine. good place to eat before you see a movie at the mall! usually plenty of room and quiet, pleasant atmosphere. children love to watch the tank full of chichlids.
China Palace
409 n. jefferson st, lewisburg, 304-645-6233. open monday- saturday 11am to 9:30pm and sunday 11am to 8:30pm. offers a variety of chinese specialties. not far from the walmart and just down the street from the scuba-diving shop. the fried green beans are a hit with kids. sushi at the weekend buffet.
Tavern 1785
208 w washington street, 304-645-1744. open for lunch from 11 am to 3 pm and dinner from 5 to 9 pm tuesday through saturday; closed sunday and monday. american cuisine in a restored 1785 log building.
Rudy's Corner Grill
201 w main street in ronceverte, 304-647-4700. open 8 am to 8 pm monday through friday, 7am to 8pm on saturday and 8 am to 7 pm on sunday. local favorite for 75 years, with burgers, chicken, sandwiches and a daily buffet. much entertainment value with the period decor and old photographs.
Dutch Haas Restaurant
Rt 219 north, lewisburg, 304-645-2723. open daily from 8:30 to 9pm. located at the greenbrier valley airport. fine food in a casual atmosphere.
Food and Friends
213 washington street, 304-645-4548. open 11 am to 9 pm tuesday through saturday. casual american and italian dining. decor is made with nostalgia signs and images; good ciders and excellent food. the vegetarian dishes are fantastic. service is excellent. check to see if they're still selling alligator bits.
Blackwell's Restaurant
Us 219 & brush road, lewisburg, 304-645-0100, [www.blackwells-restaurant.com]. open thursday- sunday 11am to 2pm and 5pm to 9pm. fresh fish, seafood, steaks and vegan offerings in a scenic golf atmosphere.
Greenbrier Valley Baking Company
110 s jefferson street, 304-645-6159. open 7:30 am to 5:30 pm on tuesday, 7:30 am to 8 pm wednesday through saturday; closed sundays and mondays. european pastries, breads, and light lunches in a restored bakery building. visitors can watch bread being made. wireless access for those with laptops.
Irish Pub on Washington Street
109 e washington street, lewisburg, 304-645-7386, [www.irishpubonwashintonstreet.com]. open monday-tuesday 3pm to 1am and friday- saturday 1pm to 1am.
Jefferson Street Grille
540 n jefferson street at the brier inn, lewisburg, 304-645-2115. open monday- saturday 11am to 9pm. offers an eclectic menu featuring deli style sandwiches, salads, bagels, wraps, as well as steaks and fresh seafood.
Jim's Drive-In
Us-60 west of lewisburg, 304-645-2590. open 10:30 am to 5:30 pm monday and tuesday and thursday-saturday, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm wednesday; closed sundays. hamburgers, hot dogs, barbecue, chili, ice cream and more. car service and take-out. blackberry milkshakes are a must.
Julian's Restaurant
102 s lafayette street, 304-645-4145. open 5 to 10 pm wednesday through sunday. fine dining; reservations recommended.
This is a mobile stall, and they are sometimes gone to other events, but the wait is worth it for the pulled pork barbecue, smoked nuts, and a concoction called the Barb-Q sundae--barbecue served in a sundae cup, topped with beans, slaw and a pickle on top where the straw would be. In the same parking lot as the Scuba Shop. This is the kind of cooking that you can show off. Large selection of sauces for the "naked" meat so you can choose how much to put on. Expect baked sweet potatoes over Irish potatoes, and sweet corn instead of french fries. If they're in when you drive by, pull up. You'll savor the memory long after.
Stuart's Hot Dawgs
Wv-63 in alderson, 304-445-dawg. open 11 am to 11 pm monday through thursday, 11 am to 1 am friday and saturday, and 12 pm to 11 pm on sunday. hot dogs, burgers, chili, barbecue, steaks, seafood, with outdoor seating overlooking the greenbrier river. drinking and gambling machines; not completely child-friendly with mild swear words on the wall menu.
When Pigs Fly Pit Barbecue
425 north jefferson street 304-661-4335
General Lewis Inn & Restaurant
301 e washington street, 304-645-2600, (http://www.generallewisinn.com). open for breakfast 7 to 11 am monday through saturday and 7:30 to 11 on sunday; for lunch 11:30 am to 2 pm monday through saturday; and for dinner 6 to 9 pm monday through saturday, and 12 pm to 9 pm on sunday. chicken, beef, ham, trout, seafood and pasta. homemade breads and desserts. try the crab salad, crab melt and west virginia rainbow trout.