The Best Comfort Foods in the Top of West Virginia
As soon as the first frost hits the Ohio Valley, there’s nothing better than sitting down to a warm, hearty meal with friends. Whether you’re in the mood for thick soup, smokey BBQ, or homemade pasta, there’s no shortage of great food in the Top of West Virginia. Here’s our guide to the best comfort food in Brooke and Hancock Counties, perfect for a cozy dinner.
Dee Jay’s BBQ Ribs
A long-time staple of Weirton, WV, Dee Jay’s serves slow-cooked, fall-off-the-bone ribs. Kick off your meal with an order of skillet spoonbread or an onion loaf, followed by legendary ribs or smokey pulled pork. Pair these up with mac & cheese and baked beans as your sides and finish up with Gus’s Goodies Chocolate Cake. The tiki-style décor may even make you start to feel like it’s summertime again!
Basil’s Sports Bar & Grill
Basil’s offers a huge selection of craft beers to pair with their loaded “Big League Burgers” and hot dogs: the perfect comfort food combo. Their black and bleu burger with Cajun seasoning, bacon, and bleu cheese crumbles is a favorite, but you can’t go wrong with their beer-battered fish or a warm bowl of chili either. With a welcoming staff that quickly knows your go-to order, it’s hard to venture back out into the cold weather after a meal here.
Mario’s Restaurant
Few things are more comforting than a huge plate of pasta. Mario’s essentials include crispy chicken parmesan, hearty lasagna, or homemade spaghetti with rich marinara and topped with a massive meatball. Want to go a little lighter? Their classic square cut pizza or steak sandwich with roasted peppers and onions are great for lunch. Pair your meal with a glass of wine and you’ll forget all about the cold outside.
Station Grille Restaurant & Tavern
Housed in a renovated 1877 train depot in Wellsburg, WV, Station Grille combines history and hospitality in one cozy setting. Once it’s chilly outside, their rich and cheesy French onion soup, topped with toasted bread, is the perfect way to warm up. Add on some tasty appetizers like fried pickles, zucchini fries, or potato skins. Their chicken wings are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, tossed in buffalo sauce (or your sauce of choice) to warm you right up.
Theo Yianni’s
Mediterranean warmth compliments West Virginia winters at Theo Yianni’s. A gyro platter with seasoned beef and lamb, rice, tzatziki, pita, and their signature “Bangy Bangy” sauce is a delicious and filling winter meal. Their pastichio (Greek lasagna) layered with Greek noodles, ground beef, and creamy parmesan béchamel sauce might just put you into a food-induced coma.
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Bonus Stop: The Coffee Bean
The local favorite for coffee lovers, The Coffee Bean offers an extensive rotating seasonal drink menu. When it’s cold out, our favorite pick-me-up is their peppermint mocha. If you need a snack to tide you over in between meals, their sweet and salty pepperoni rolls are easy to grab and go. They only offer these rolls on Fridays, so be sure to stop by early and get one before they sell out!
