Canaan Valley BBQ

This food was absolutely delicious! The Brisket melted in my mouth, the chicken fell off the bones & the sides were tasty. The only issue was that my stomach isn’t big enough to eat it all in one sitting ! The service was great…the food was even better. (My pic doesn’t do it justice… but trust me)

This place grossed me out from the moment I walked in. Staff was walking around the kitchen (which is viewable from the ordering area) eating pizza. Here is a photo of a half eaten slice just sitting on the countertop next to someone’s food and seemingly a rag and cleaning bucket. I didn’t order meat because I didn’t trust the prep and food safety. The green beans tasted like butter and salt. They did not seem to take pride in their professionalism and sanitary conditions. The prices were also expensive given the mediocre quality. I don’t like leaving bad reviews because it is people’s livelihood owing restaurants but they need to step it up.

Menu limited and outside of sampler platters, you pay separately for your sandwich or other main option and sides. Example, had the pulled pork (delicious) $11 and then paid $4 for side of coleslaw. You have to order at the counter, sit, and then wait for someone to bring it to your table. You get your own drinks, silverware, etc. Atmosphere has a rustic feel, music was loud. Staff was very nice and polite. Great place for lunch or dinner but wouldn’t choose this location for something special.

We stayed at Blackwater Falls State Park and went adventuring out to the local area. When it came time for lunch, we found this restaurant since we love BBQ. We entered and met with Chloe behind the counter, who was very nice. She explained the ordering process. I ordered the ½ chicken ($13) with baked beans ($4) and my wife ordered the Entrée Salad, ($12.00). While the food was excellent tasting, the Chicken was "cool". Since we were the first or second customers of the day, I would have thought it should be hot. However, since the baked beans were scorching hot, I was able to dip the chicken in it and heat it up. We enjoyed our lunch and recommend this location for great BBQ.

Came here for lunch after multiple people suggested it to me. I went with the pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw added on top as suggested by staff. They were right, it was amazing and huge portions! The potato salad is freshly made each day and is a grest side choice. They have their house bbq sauce and also a spicy smokey flavor sauce. Both were really good, but the spicy smoke was my favorite. Lots of seating and even some outdoor seating for in the summer time. Couple TVs above the bar end to catch a game while you eat or have a few drinks. If you like bbq, I highly suggest stopping here. Also very reasonably priced across the board.