Sit down, relax and enjoy delicious cuisines from around the world in the Mountain State. From German to Filipino, West Virginia has restaurants that serve up a little something for everyone.
German
Located in downtown Huntington, Bahnhof WVrsthaus and Biergarten is a trendy gastropub that offers a mix of new and fun twists on German and American favorites, as well as more than 20 different beer selections. Try traditional favorites or new favorites like:
- Haus Brat – mountain mustard, turbokrat, sautéed onion and chive
- Ger-Maican-Jerk – Jerk spiced pork sausage with fresh peaches and mango ginger slaw
- Vegan Sweet Italian Sausage – Plant based sausage on bibb lettuce, or house roll, topped with tomato chutney and toasted pine nuts
- Wiener schnitzel – Classic pork loin schnitzel with lemon, parsley and caramelized onions
Swiss
The tiny town of Helvetia was settled by a group of Swiss and German immigrants who came from Brooklyn, New York, in 1869. Today, the towns Hutte Restaurant continues to be known for its original recipes brought from Switzerland more than a century ago. While at the charming restaurant, everyone should try the Helvetia cheese on homemade bread, Zurich sauerbraten served with noodles and, of course, the bratwurst on homemade bread.
Filipino
Philippines Best is a hidden gem located in Parkersburg that serves the best traditional Filipino cuisine. At Philippines Best, you can feast on:
- Siopao – Traditional Filipino steamed bun with chicken or pork filing
- Lumpia – Traditional Filipino egg rolls with your choice of beef, pork or vegetable filing
- Abodo Chicken – Marinated chicken, cooked in its own sauce with onions and potatoes
- Spamlog – Spam served with a side of garlic rice and an egg
French
Located in historic Lewisburg, the French Goat is a casual French style bistro that includes a menu of classic French dishes with a twist, as well as an extensive wine list and incredible handcrafted cocktails. Here’s a taste of what to expect from the menu:
- Croque Madame – Sourdough bread, prosciutto, gruyere cheese, mornay sauce and sunny side egg
- Smoked Salmon Benedict – Smoked salmon, poached eggs, toasted muffin, pickled fennel, crème fraiche and potato hash
- Tuna Nicoise – Seared ahi tuna, haricot verts, hard egg, fingerlings, olives, baby greens and balsamic vinaigrette