New River Gorge West Virginia: Best Restaurants
Smokey's on the Gorge, Chetty's Pub & Buffler's BBQ Grill offer you award-winning dining on the rim of the New River Gorge.
Smokey's on the Gorge
Smokey's on the Gorge was featured on the Food Network's "The Best Of" television show in the summer of 2004
. If the breathtaking canyon views don’t relax you, then a pleasant conversation over a glass of Merlot from our diverse wine list or a cup of steaming hot cocoa will.
- Hearty and gourmet dinner cuisine
- Casual open-air setting
- Grilled meats, poultry, seafood with vegetable dishes, sauces, & pastas
- Dinner served nightly, full bar
- Available for events and weddings
- Named after Dana "Smokey" Morton, bus driving guru and customer service legend.
Chetty's Pub
Chetty's Pub restaurant/sports bar is a cozy, casual eatery serving Appalachian cuisine.
- Laid-back, casual atmosphere
- Sports bar with big screen
- Sandwiches, appetizers, dinners & beverages
- Continental breakfast, lunch & dinner
- Named after Chester Wayne "Chetty" Morton, bus driver and mechanic extraordinaire.
Buffler's BBQ
Buffler’s features home-style dining in a fun, festive environment.
- Full hot breakfast buffet & dinner
- Homestyle BBQ dinners including brisket, ribs, whole chickens, shredded pork, sides, and desserts
- Outdoor pavilion seating
- Named after John "Buffler" Bray: former river manager/boatman and all around good guy to know.
Rendezvous Lodge

Our new
Rendezvous Lodge is a comfortable open-air tavern where you can enjoy a cold brew after your day of adventure with your friends.
- Located on the Mill Creek campus
- Serves beer, beer, and more beer.
- Serves a variety of bar foods; on Friday nights - come check out our famous Sliders.