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The hike is over and now you're hungry! But, you're in a small town,
out in the boon-docks, and you're wondering, "Where's a good place
to eat?". Well, to answer that question our club's gastronomical
expert (Ed Evangelidi) collated his many years of experience eating in
many small town restaurants and created the guide below.
If you wish, you can download a PDF version of the guide by clicking
on the title.
Ed's
Guide to Good Eats!
APRES HIKE LIST OF 70+ RESTAURANTS OUTSIDE THE BELTWAY
Add a country restaurant to your hike!
Maryland
Baltimore:
Try one of the city's fine farmer's markets for lunch.
Bloomington:
BULLS RESTAURANT, (west-Swanton, just on top of the Allegheny Front on
Md. 135). Good food (all three meals), good prices (no bull), good subs
and superb banana splits. Closes early (as does everything else way out
here). (301) 359-3035
McCoole:
CHAT 'N CHEW, Stays open later and is O.K. (301) 786-4382
Brunswick:
KING'S N.Y. PIZZA, (W. Potomac Street) Hearty foods plus their fresh pizza.
(301) 834-9999
Cascade:
ROCKY'S, (across from Ft. Ritchie). Great Italian food & subs. Try
the filling calzone. Worth hiking the nearby A.T. over & over again
to eat here afterwards. Very low prices. (301) 241-3172
Clear Spring:
WINDY HILL RESTAURANT, Blow into town and try this hill o'beans. (301)
842-2827
Cockeysville/Padonia:
CORNER STABLE, (rt 45 and Church Lane). Ribs a specialty. A bit pricey
and very small, but worth it. Good beer (quit beefing, cower at the long
line; no bull!) Recommended by Chuck Roast. (410) 666-8722
Frostburg:
GIUSEPPE, (Bowery St., south of Alt. Rt. 40). That's Italian! Moderate
prices and exceptionally good food. Well worth a detour. Don't pasta this
by. Full bar too, occasional crowds. (301) 689-2220 {Best recommendation
in Maryland}
Grantsville:
THE CASSELMAN, An authentic (1800's) Mennonite restaurant. Good food and
fresh pastries. Low prices but can be crowded. Closed Sun. (301) 895-5266
HILLTOP INN, east on US 219. (301) 896-5168
PENN ALPS RESTAURANT, Good food, standard prices in a nice park-like
setting; buffet too. (A good appetite 'alps). (301) 895-5985
Hagerstown:
ROCKY'S, (rt. 65 a mile north of I-70).Very good NY pizza and beer but
other items only OK. My Aunt Chovy can't top this. (301) 791-6810
Hancock:
PARK 'N' DINE, Big menu, low prices and good views really packs them in
but can take the crowds. A club standard. (301) 678-5242
Knoxville:
CINDY DEE, (at the flashing light off US 340).Location, location, location.
Convenient to the A.T., C&O Canal, 2 rivers and scenic Harper's Ferry
makes this a club standard. Probably visited by more outdoor people than
any restaurant. OK food (all meals), reasonable prices, tasteful(?) decor.
(301) 695-8181
North East:
PIER 1, (rts. 272 & 7) Standard Italian & seafood fare at reasonable
prices. Good breakfasts too. (410) 287-6599
Oakland:
TOWNE RESTAURANT, (US 219, just west of the big courthouse). Stop by for
all three meals. Excellent buckwheat pancakes. Low prices. Nice and quiet
in ski season. Closed sundays. (301) 334-3300
Olney:
OLNEY ALE HOUSE, The only recommendation in Olney. Yuppie fare & crowds,
but good beer selection and home made breads. Be prepared to wait a short
while for a table. (301) 774-6708
Thurmont:
COZY, (rt. 806) Busloads of people can't be wrong. (Does Cozy mean being
elbow to elbow with hundreds of others?) All you can eat at moderate prices,
but reserve early to minimize the long lines. Quaint shoppes. (301) 271-4301
MOUNTAIN GATE, (rt. 806) Similar great recommendations as the Cozy;
big place. (301) 271-4373Pennsylvania
Delta:
DELTA RESTAURANT, (on rts. 74 & 851) South of Muddy & Otter Creeks
and west of the Mason Dixon Trail. Wholesome food, good prices in farm
country. Nice breakfasts & open late too. (717) 456-5233
Farmington:
GLISSANS, Packs them in with low prices and good food. (US40) Good breakfasts
also. (724) 329-4636
Laurel Highlands:
ROSENSTEEL'S, Expensive & fancy but good. (724) 329-4878
TOPOS, (Markleysburg) Plain & fancy dishes @ plain & fancy prices.
Specials too. Find it on your topo maps. (724) 329-4838
THE SUN PORCH, in Hopwood has THE best (but pricey) area buffet. (724)
439-5734
Frackville:
DUTCH KITCHEN, (S. Lehigh Ave.) Where the frack are we? On the way to
the Poconos is this great kitchen. (570) 874-3265
Gettysburg:
LINCOLN DINER, (N. of US 30 circle at W. Railroad & Carlyle). Big
restaurant serving good diner food. Good prices and exc. pastries.Has
a proper Gettysburg address. open 24 hrs/7 days. (717) 334-3900
BAKER'S FAMILY RESTAURANT, US 15 north. (717) 432-8800
Jennerstown: TURILLO'S, When hiking or skiing the nearby Laurel
Highlands treat yourself and stop in. Stupendous steaks and Italian food.
Gets very crowded in season (nice bar for waiting). (814) 629-9403
Lancaster:
BIRD IN HAND, (rt. 340 east). Ample, ample Amish country food typical
pickles, family style eating. Worth two in the bush. (717) 768-8266 or
(800) 537-2535.
GOOD 'N PLENTY, (rt. 896) very good 'n plentyful. (717) 394-7111
PLAIN AND FANCY, (rt. 340 east). Plain food, fancy setting. Great Amish
family style spread. - open 7 days. (717) 768-4400
Somerset:
OAKHURST TEA ROOM, (rt.31 6 mi. w. of town). THE buffet. A (west) bit
pricey, but what a spread! Work up an appetite first in the Laurel Highlands.
(closed mondays). (814) 443-2897
SUMMIT DINER, downtown N. Center Ave. for real good diner food. (814)
445-7154
Waynesboro:
FRANK'S PIZZA, (Wayne Heights Mall) Just down the road (Pa. 16) from the
A.T. is this fine pizza place. Clunky boots O.K. (717) 762-9107
Delaware
Laurel:
LAUREL DUTCH INN, (Central Ave., 1 mi. S. of rt. 24)If you are in the
SW corner of the state, come in & enjoy (ample & friendly) country
style breakfasts & dinners with the locals. (302) 875-7158
Rehoboth:
GROTTO PIZZA, (on the main street near beach). Tasty pizza and big seating
area. Stroll the boardwalk afterwards. (302) 227-FAST
Virginia
Ashland:
ANTHONY'S #2, (rt. 54 and US 1 in the shopping center). V.G. {A Va.best
buy} Italian food, huge portions & reasonable prices. Try their calzone,
lasagna or pizza. Beer too. Manga when near. (804) 798-3181
Richmond:
SMOKEY PIG, just south on US 1 from rt. 54. BBQ and chicken in the southern
tradition. Can be crowded. (804) 798-4590
Charlottesville:
CHIANG HOUSE, US 29 n. end of town. V.G. Chinese, Japanese and excellent
Teppan-Yaki (recommended) but DC prices and reservations recommended for
Teppan-Yaki. (804) 973-0838.
Chincoteague:
ETTA'S FAMILY RESTAURANT, (East Side Drive). The best deal in waterfront
dining. Good food, nice decor, good prices and can handle the crowds with
reservations. Well off the beaten path Seasonal. If I see sea food I eat
it. Si senor.(757) 336-5644
MARIA'S FAMILY RESTAURANT, (Maddox Blvd.) Good breakfasts & dinners
and open all year. (757) 336-5040.
BILL'S RESTAURANT, (S. Main) for native seafood. (757) 336-5831
Culpeper:
HONG KONG, (US Bus. 29 near rt. 229). Well worth stopping in. (540) 825-0158
Fredericksburg:
COUNTRY COOKIN', (on US 1 opposite Mary Washington college). Basic food,
VERY low prices. Also other locations(Culpeper) (540) 371-3767
FUKIEN GOURMET, (US 1, south of river) has V. G. Chinese fare. (540)
371-8505
Front Royal:
JALISCO, (340 N.)Hearty and spicy Mexican food & drink to warm your
palate. Chili today, hot tamale keeps you going & going. (540) 635-7348
ROYAL RESTAURANT, (Chester St.) is quaint.
Gainesville:
JOE'S ITALIAN, (rts. 29 and 55 just south of I-66). Very good Italian
food & great pizza at DC prices. Beer too. (703) 754-2235
Great Falls:
THELMA'S, (rt. 743 west of Colvin Run Mill) No restaurant, no good food,
but lots of Thelma's home made ice cream.
Luray:
BROOKSIDE, (US 211 east of town).To buffet or not to buffet... but expect
that little extra touch on the buffet table. Moderately priced. (540)
743-5630, (540) 743-5698, (800) 299-2635
BROWN'S, (business 211 west of 340) Brown's Chinese Restaurant? Don't
knock the name, as it has converted the Virginia ham crowd to egg rolls
and won ton soup. Moderately priced. Some of the over eaters here have
stomachs known as Luray caverns
Orkney Springs:
ORKNEY SPRINGS HOTEL, Very reasonable and ample quantities. Small (concert
only) season. Reservations req. (540) 856-2141
Reston:
PEPPER'S TEXAS STYLE BBQ (on W&OD Trail at Michael Faraday Drive).
Good BBQ at good prices. Closed Sundays. Rest on the hike here. (703)
435-9696
Standardsville:
SAL'S RESTAURANT, (US 33, shopping center) Better than standard in this
ville. Full Italian menu/southern Shenandoah, great!
Strasburg:
HOTEL STRASBURG, (S. Holiday St) Very fancy & a bit pricey gourmet
fare. Also has a casual bar with food. Very Victorian. (540) 465-9191
Syria:
GRAVES MOUNTAIN LODGE, An institution with hikers. syriasly! Good food,
good prices, good hiking location, but seasonal and tough to get into.
(540) 923-4231
Winchester:
CHINATOWN, (US 50, east of I-81). Good selection & excellent preparation.
Has that extra touch. Great buffet too. 662-0700
West Virginia
Alpina:
CHEAT MOUNTAIN RESTAURANT, (Old US 33 & the river between Alpina &
Elkins). Excellent but pricey gourmet seafood, friendly owners, scenic
views and Monongahela Forest too! (304) 636-6265
ALPINA RESTAURANT, (US 33). Very nice restaurant and coffee shop in
the middle of no where (hikers paradise).
Canaan Valley:
BLACKWATER FALLS S.P. LODGE, (In the park). Always a good meal with relaxing
atmosphere. Nice prices, OK drinks. Check the views afterwards. (304)
259-5216
DEERFIELD RESTAURANT, (Cortland rd.) Nice fancy selections of food and
wines. Not always open. (304) 866-4559
GIGI's, (downstairs of Deerfield) has basic pizza, etc. (304) 866-7000
SAWMILL RESTAURANT, (Davis) Nice breakfast; good dinners too. (304)
259-5245
TALLY HO, north of here for local flavor & good drinks but lousy
spaghetti & cigarette smoke. (304) 463-4291
Charles Town:
SHU CHEN, (Bus 340 in town) Great Chinese cookin'. (304) 728-0033
Franklin:
THOMPSON'S MOTEL, Value & country style cooking. (304) 358-2331
Harpers Ferry:
FUDGE KITCHEN, Fudge on the calorie count. Another no meals place worth
visitin' with all kinds of fudge. (304) 535-1115
HILLTOP HOUSE, (hillside overlooking the Potomac) Great views, great
building, good food-unlimited, but a bit pricey. Even if you are not hungry,
stop by to fill up on the great view. (304) 535-2132
Keyser:
ROYAL RESTAURANT, (Main St./rt. 46 east). During the civil war Keyser
changed hands 16 times but this restaurant probably was business as usual.
10c records in the juke box hints at it's antiquity and VERY low prices.
Good for all three meals. [closed holidays]
EL JINETE, (US 220 south). South of the (Keyser) border is this great
place for a siesta - after dinner. (304) 788-3553
Kingwood:
MONROE'S, (rt. 7 - E. Main St.) Great & fancy yuppie fare. (304) 329-3354
NEW CHINA, (rts. 26 & 7) is the buffet value in these here parts.
Low prices too. Open 7 days; open late. (304) 329-0112
Romney:
MARIO'S, (S. High St.) A hidden delight! Twirl spaghetti forks with the
locals. Pasta the time away! (304) 822-7776
Shepherdstown:
BAVARIAN INN, (at the bridge). Maybe a little bit too fancy for hikers
- very good German food @ Washington prices. (304) 876-2551
BETTY'S, Good for breakfast
OLD PHARMACY, (E. German St.) Good for breakfast
TOMMY'S PIZZA, (Mill St. @ R.R. tracks.) Very Good pizza! (304) 876-2577
Wardensville:
KAC-KA-PON, Not great, but good food in this hiking crossroads. Hiking
the Tuscarora Trail without stopping here is unheard of. Good breakfasts
also. (304) 874-3232
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compiled and digested by Edward Evangelidi
updated 12/09
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