When you’re driving and hungry and the landscape is dotted with restaurant after restaurant, it can be a bit difficult to see past the obvious choices. But sometimes, it pays to look a little further at those options that may not be as close to the road, or in a brightly colored building, or have some other attention-getting mechanism that screams: eat here!
Such is the case with this unassuming roadside eatery in Charles Town. We’ve pointed it out with a giant red arrow here, but normally, it’s one of those spots sitting a little back from the road that get overlooked all too often. But just wait…
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Once you step inside the Mountain View Restaurant — the food will tell another story!
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Sit down and enjoy an extensive menu of home-cooked delicious food.
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You’ll find a perfect mix of choices with something to please just about everyone; and the portions?? They’re huge (while the prices are not)!
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The eatery specializes in American fare, but you’ll also find Greek and German items on the menu. If you’re craving some homemade, authentic Bavarian food, you’ll find it here! Just look at these homemade potato cakes. They remind me of the ones my mother made!
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In perfect seasons and weather permitting, sit outside on the deck and devour the goodness from Mountain View.
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But don’t forget to save room for dessert!
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All of the pies and cakes are homemade here in the restaurant and baked from scratch.
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Does it get any better than that?
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Discover the delicious food (and friendly staff) of the Mountain View Restaurant. It’s located at 903 E Washington St., Charles Town, WV 25414. It’s open seven days a week: Sunday – Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Friday – Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Learn more on the official website and on their Facebook page!
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For more about Charles Town, keep reading What Lies Beneath The Streets Of This West Virginia City Is Creepy Yet Amazing.
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