Smokey's On The Gorge: Fine Dining in West Virginia
Our award-winning restaurant, located overlooking the rim of the New River Gorge canyon, offers a gourmet buffet, full bar and spectacular views of the New River Gorge. Make a reservation for a romantic getaway or a special celebration "on the gorge" and you'll be treated to West Virginia's best cuisine.Smokey's On The Gorge®: Gourmet Meets Casual
Smokey’s on The Gorge is the New River Gorge Adventure Resort's premier fine dining option (and don't forget to check out Chetty’s Pub®). Built right on the edge of the New River Gorge, Smokey's is a showcase timber frame pavilion offering amazing full-service buffets, friendly service and breathtaking views. Optional seating on our outdoor deck offers spectacular views of the gorge and a front row seat to incredible Appalachian sunsets. Smokey’s is certainly not your average dining experience! In fact Smokey's On The Gorge was featured on the Food Network's "Best Of' list! How's that for serious eats?Current Smokey's On The Gorge Menu - PDF.
Smokey's Meal Package
Our meal package includes Smokey's all you can eat "Breakfast Buffet" and gourmet "Dinner Buffet & Salad Bar". Soft drinks, tea, coffee and dessert are included. (A Service charge is added for groups of 8 or more.)Breakfast Buffet
Come in, choose a seat, sip some fresh coffee and enjoy. The food on our breakfast buffet is a delightful departure from the usual! Start your day off right with our wonderful array of foods, including ‘made to order’ omelets, homemade waffles, apple- smoked bacon, carved ham, sausage, roasted red skin potatoes, country gravy, fresh scrambled eggs, fruit, muffins, breads, juice, coffee and tea.
Dinner Buffet & Salad Bar
The salad bar features a mix of fresh, seasonal field greens and an impressive variety of toppings: domestic & imported cheeses, fresh fruits, garden vegetables, meats, seafood, and homemade, gourmet dressings.The buffet has a different menu nightly, allowing variety and creative fun for our guests and our chefs. Entrée selections include a variety of grilled meats, poultry, and seafood. Occasionally, traditional Appalachian favorites are also featured in the buffet such as barbecued wild boar ribs, grilled quail, morel mushrooms and rainbow trout. Interesting vegetable dishes, sauces, and pastas are prepared fresh as ideal accompaniments to the entrees. Delectable homemade desserts and fresh coffee complete your dining experience. Enjoy a glass of wine from our diverse wine list, your favorite cocktail or a non-alcoholic beverage.
Pricing: Smokey's Meal Package Only
| Description | Price | Price Notes |
| Smokey's Meal Package | $35.00 | plus taxes / kids under 12 are half price |
Lunch
NOT INCLUDED in meal plan: Groups of 20 or more, by advance reservation only.History
Originally created in 1986 and called Smokey's Charcoal Grill, it was named in honor of Dana "Smokey" Morton, bus driver extraordinaire, who came to Class VI River Runners in 1979 when we purchased a 1954 GMC bus from the old Oak Hill City Lines. Smokey passed away in 1988 yet the spirit of his legend lives on. Some folks reading this will remember Smokey and his long handlebar mustache, warm smile, mischievous eyes and shaved head.Hours of Operation
These are our normal operating hours. However, Smokey's is a popular setting for weddings, receptions, banquets and other private parties. So don't let these hours fool you - we are very flexible and try our best to cater to everyone.Sometimes that means limiting dining hours for the general public in order to accommodate private parties. If you have a special event and would like to use our services, please contact our reservation staff.
May 1st through Labor Day Weekend
- Breakfast Hours: Open one hour prior to your trip with advance reservations.
- Dinner Hours: Open 7days a week 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm May through Labor Day.
Fall Gauley Season (September-October)
- Breakfast: Friday through Monday, Open one hour prior to your trip with advance reservations.
- Dinner: Friday through Monday, 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday 5:30 - 8:00
November through April
- Hours are limited. Please call for availability.
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Watch this short video clip about Smokey's on the Gorge: (It's an oldie but nicely comprehensive. Technology has gotten better but we haven't caught up in upgrading/redoing all the videos, so enjoy the pixels, wobbles, and take what you will from it. We are experts in the kitchen and on the river, that's what counts!)
