Elk River Inn - Slaty Fork

The interior of the restaurant is lovely, and the owner is extremely friendly. They provided excellent advice and directions. I definitely want to come back soon to dine or stay here.

My significant other and I decided to have a romantic night out to dinner while visiting Snowshoe for a weekend of skiing. Elk River Inn and Restaurant is 20 minutes (11 miles) away at the base of the mountain situated right on its namesake the Elk River. What truly carries this rating is the food and atmosphere. It's very cottage like feeling with lots of wood interior and cozy reminders all around you that you are in the mountains. I wouldn't consider the interior kitsch, but rather, decor appropriate for what it is. It was built in the 1980's and to some degree still reflects the time it was built through its furnishings. In a way it reminds me of my parent's house and I can appreciate this sort of decor. For dinner we had a meat and cheese board, rainbow trout and duck breast. Items, which, we were better happy with. The food was delicious and proportionally fulfilling. I had a glass of wine and he had a beer. Prices are similar to what we are familiar with while dining high end in DC, and we weren't that surprised to find that out here. If you are looking for something moderately priced then this might not be the place for you. Service was less than amazing. It was slow and a bit amiss. That is why this isn't a 5 star rating. It was disappointing. She was nice enough, but not someone I would want to have as a server again. We were next to a table who had a different server and he was on top of his game without a beat. This is totally worth a visit if you want to get away from the mountain for an evening. It was refreshing having food that didn't involve something fried, a burger, or sandwich.

This restaurant is located about a 20-minute drive from Snowshoe, but it is definitely worth the trip! The trout served here is incredibly fresh as it is harvested from the pools surrounding the restaurant. The food was delicious and we started with the smoked trout starter, which was amazing. I ordered the BBQ brisket nachos, which were huge and only $10 - more than enough for me! My wife and son both had the fish and chips, and they also gave it 5 stars. For dessert, we tried the Oreo pie which is a must-try and made fresh on site daily. This restaurant is definitely worth a visit, and it's a great place to explore and enjoy the scenic river surroundings.

We have so many great memories at Elk Springs, and at this restaurant and bar. The staff is so friendly. I cannot tell you how many wonderful memories we have had here. My dad, wife and I love the staff, and several items on the menu. I highly recommend the cottage cheese soup. I also highly recommend the Ruben eggrolls, the burger, and the trout nuggets and the trout. I would like to especially name a few of the staff including Tracy, Nikki, Jamie, and Rhonda. Awesome restaurant. Awesome resort. Awesome fishing.

We booked one of the last available rooms in the area here for Valentines Day. When we did, the hostess asked on the phone if we would like to take the last reservation at their Five star restaurant so we said yes as it is difficult to get a last minute reservation three days before Valentines Day. We didn 't really think that the restaurant would be as wonderful as it was in the middle of West Virginia. We walked in at dinner and the restaurant was packed with locals, always a good sign. We had a table in a quiet corner near the roaring fireplace. My Osso Buco was delicious, and fell right off the bone and the sides were to die for. The filet mignon by boyfriend had was cooked and seasoned to perfection. We also had breakfast here the next morning (included in your stay and I was impressed by the variety of food available. Way more than we were expecting and way more than you would get for breakfast at a nearby ski resort. The produce at both breakfast and dinner was also very fresh. Nice to see such a pride in food quality when the cost of transporting to the mountains is so high. Only complaint is that the beds were a bit squeaky for a romantic getaway. : The food is a bit pricey but super worth it!