Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in West Virginia

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in West Virginia? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Guesthouse Lost River

4.9

4.9 (269)

$31 to $50

American

Lost River

About the restaurant

The Guesthouse Kitchen & Bar offers fresh-from-scratch, American-inspired dishes in a comfortable mountain lodge-style setting. Our menu includes dishes made from scratch, inspired by, and made with locally sourced proteins, ingredients, and seasonal produce whenever possible.

We invite you to come find yourself in Lost River!

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DorothyVIP

Dined on Nov 30, 2024

A festive night at the guesthouse. Dinner was excellent as usual. The special was ravioli stuffed with shortrib and shitake mushrooms. Compliments to the chef for preparing a great dinner. The guesthouse hosted a cabaret “songs on broadway” that included 4 talented amazing performers. It was a fun night that got one into the holiday mood. Oh, the guesthouse is decked out with holiday ornaments.

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Experience

Ultimate New Year’s Eve Bash! 🎉✨

Muriale's Italian Kitchen

5.0

5 (15)

$30 and under

Italian

Fairmont

About the restaurant

Since 1969, Muriale’s has been crafting authentic Italian recipes that have been passed down over many generations, assuring quality and service, from our family to yours. Along the way, our guests have been our best marketers. By telling your friends about Muriale’s, we have continued to grow. By telling us what makes your taste buds come alive, we have cultivated a menu that reflects your tastes. Whether you are dining here, utilizing our curbside pickup service, or letting us cater for a special event, we are confident in our ability to meet your tastes and exceed your expectations.

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Ken

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

Outstanding meal as always. The server Jamie was probably the most attentive and excellent server we have had anywhere. Highly recommend even if you’re just passing through the area.

The Sycamore

4.8

4.8 (150)

$30 and under

American

Martinsburg

About the restaurant

The Sycamore is a Contemporary, Southern American restaurant in a 1920's historic clubhouse. Chef Josh Prichard's menu includes dishes made from scratch, inspired by, and made with locally sourced proteins, ingredients, and seasonal produce whenever possible. Adult beverages include seasonal cocktails and mocktails as well as creative and thoughtful wine menu. Signature dishes include our Smoked Meats, Chicken and Waffles and Fried Green Tomatoes.

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Michelle

Dined 5 days ago

We celebrated my husband’s birthday with 2 other couples. The service was slow, the atmosphere was good, and the food was good. One of the burgers came almost rare when it was ordered medium well., and the food was warm but not hot. There was a mixup with the checks as well. Not sure if this was because we were a larger party or not. All this being said we will definitely go back as a couple!

Garden Bistro

4.7

4.7 (70)

$30 and under

American

Wheeling

About the restaurant

Enjoy a light and relaxing outdoor dining experience overlooking the Terrace Gardens where many of the ingredients from our fresh, seasonal menu are grown. Our unique menu features regionally sourced produce, free range chicken and eggs, grass fed beef, and handcrafted bread. We also offer a selection of gluten free and vegetarian cuisine.

Indoor and outdoor seating available. Grab a seat on the porch and enjoy panoramic views of Oglebay’s manicured landscape.

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frances

Dined on Oct 6, 2024

Great food, great service and a ringside seat for a fabulous fireworks display as part of Oglebayfest! The wait staff was terrific, we loved the shrimp and grits, and the outdoor patio was perfect. So far, best restaurant at the Oglebay resort. We’ll be back.

Oliverio's Ristorante - Bridgeport

4.9

4.9 (91)

$30 and under

Italian

Bridgeport

About the restaurant

Known as one of West Virginia's most respected Restaurants for fine italian cuisine and top-notch service. It is locally owned and operated by the Oliverio family. This old world, stylish trattoria has been a family tradition for generations. We are open seven nights a week featuring nightly specials, homemade pastas and sauces, our famous house italian dressing and homemade breadsticks, great seafood and steaks, creative appetizers, fresh baked desserts, and our extensive wine list. For Lunch, enjoy our large selection of outstanding sandwiches including our famous hoagies and paninis, or treat yourself to a plate of angel hair pasta with our award winning meatballs and sauce. Three generations of Oliverios participate in the daily operation at the four family owned locations. From our family roots in Calabria, Italy, to your table, all the love and care that went into these family recipes is still a part of every dish. Join us today to enjoy Italian cuisine at its very best.

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Dawn

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Service was quick, friendly, just amazing! Food was excellent and their holiday drink menu can't be beat :)

Trace Chophouse

4.6

4.6 (46)

$31 to $50

American

Wheeling

About the restaurant

Inspired by pioneer history and located on the National Road, Trace Chophouse pays homage to trailblazers journeying west. The restaurant features a rustic yet luxurious dining room with fireplaces, historic hearth made from the Zane family's 18th-century home logs, and a focus on local history. Enjoy a selection of Old World and New World wines, bespoke spirits, and premium steaks, seafood, game, and greens. Those in the know can discover a secret throwback experience behind a hidden door.

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BobVIP

Dined 4 days ago

From cocktails to appetizers, salads, entrees and desserts through each person that served us this place is top notch!

The Pointe Sea & Steak

4.8

4.8 (911)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Wheeling

About the restaurant

The Pointe Sea and Steak features a comfortable fine dining experience at reasonable prices. The menu brings modern dishes to Wheeling with a delicious mix of shared plates like lobster mac & cheese and fresh, quality land and sea entrees.

Guests can personalize their dining experience with cooking styles, additions and various sides like praline-topped baked sweet potato and sautéed asparagus.

We can also accommodate most requests for "Private Events". Guests must be 21 or older to dine in the restaurant.

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paul

Dined 4 days ago

The food, ambience, service were all great! For those who say something less, they forget it’s in a casino. Once inside the restaurant, it is quiet, the food is still one of the best sit-down experiences we have had anywhere, and the serving personnel were all friendly and welcoming. Enjoyed our anniversary meal there last night!

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Popular dish

ROAST PRIME RIB OF BEEF

Bricks & Barrels

4.6

4.6 (1158)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Charleston

About the restaurant

Bricks & Barrels is a steak and seafood experience voted three consecutive years as Charleston's Favorite Restaurant in the annual People's Choice Awards. Known for its unique ambience that relaxes the mind and rejuvenates the spirit, Bricks & Barrels features four semi-private dining areas that give the sensation of dining inside a whiskey barrel. The restaurant’s interior features wooden whiskey barrels used as dining tables contrasted against the rustic brick façade. But the food & drinks are the highlight, with the Green Tomato Napoleon being a favorite appetizer. The Mediterranean Chicken was nominated for Charleston's best dish by The Food Guy, a local food critic: bone-in chicken breast braised in capers, figs and olives created a beautiful symphony of flavors (sweet, tart, salty, earthy) on a colorful, gorgeously presented plate." Charleston's Favorite Bartender Drew serves specialty cocktails, local craft beer and award-winning wines. Memories are made at Bricks & Barrels.

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Rebecca

Dined 2 days ago

The service was impeccable!! The food was very good. We had the fillet with green beans, steak was a little undercooked and beans very salty, but was still good. My son had the pork chop…. Amazing!!!! Loved the view with the lights at the ballpark!

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Oliverio's Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (325)

$30 and under

Italian

Morgantown

About the restaurant

Known as West Virginia's preeminent Italian restaurant, Oliverio's on The Wharf was established in 2001 in Morgantown's newly renovated Wharf District. This Tuscan-inspired eatery, with its big-city feel and small-town charm, is open seven nights a week. Featuring nightly specials, homemade sauces, Italian dressing, and breadsticks, great seafood and steaks, creative appetizers, locally sourced desserts, and an extensive wine and cocktail list. Three generations of Oliverios participate in the daily operation of the four-location family-owned business. The tradition of quality food and superior service has been passed down for generations from our family in Calabira, Italy, to your table. All the love and care that went into these recipes shines through every dish served. Join our family today for Italian cuisine at its very best!

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Charlene

Dined 7 days ago

Delicious food, great service, and a great location equals a great meal.

LBV Steak House - Mountaineer Casino Resort West Virginia

4.6

4.6 (426)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Chester

About the restaurant

Come enjoy the good life at LBV Steakhouse. Located at Mountaineer Casino Resort in New Cumberland, West Virginia, this upscale restaurant provides an intimate setting with impeccable service. Savor traditional and international fare, including a variety of world-class wines, single malt scotches, cognacs, liqueurs, ports and blended whiskies. LBV rivals any fine dining restaurant Pittsburgh has to offer and is one of the best places in West Virginia to celebrate a special occasion.

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Kenny

Dined on Nov 17, 2024

My wife had the salmon she said it was amazing. and I had the lbv signature steak it also was spectacular. Had a great experience overall. Highly recommend

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Popular dish

New York Strip

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