Stuart's Smokehouse & Seafood

Kyle Massie

2024-01

Visited Stuart's Smokehouse on New Years Eve. There was an entry fee of 10 dollars per person. I didn't ask if that was common or only for the holiday. The food was decent. My SO and I got the pulled pork and brisket sandwiches. Fries were a separate charge.There were quite a few regular patrons and a lack of waitresses so it was a longer visit than expected.Finally, we get to the atmosphere. It was welcoming and everyone was polite. Definitely a unique West Virginian experience.

Street Chick

2024-04

Hey Julian /Jil … Tami and Kevin from Saturday !!!! YOU ARE THE BOMB GIRL !!! Best service ever ( we sat at the bar ). And she’s the bartender … awesome drinks food and the best service ever .. great personality. Very friendly .. just an all around GREAT GAL !!! Thank You for making our Treat Day an awesome day .. love that scenic ride up there too. Js .. love ya gal. See ya again soon !!

Michael Malone

2024-04

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Nicole Summers

2022-05

We went here with high hopes. Drove over 1 1/2 hrs for my birthday dinner. Let me start by saying my boyfriend liked his food. We were told they didn't have Brisket, Bone In Chicken Wings or Crab Dip. He thought the pulled pork was good along with the French fries. Portion size was good. I however was disappointed in my meal. I ordered a steam pot with Crab legs and shrimp. It was to come with potatoes and corn. The Crab legs were good. The shrimp over cooked. The potatoes were not the usual boiled salt potato or little round potatoes but deep fried chunks of potato. This for me was disappointing. We did order dessert which was listed as Deep Fried Cheesecake. Presentation was good but when we cut into it, it had a brown colored cream which when we asked about it, we were told it was some type of banana filling. They said they weren't sure because they are bought that way frozen. I have 2 suggestions. The 1st - Use salt potatoes or little round potatoes in your steam pots and either replace the deep fried cheesecake with real cheesecake, or let people know its not just cheesecake. The river in the back was nice to watch and there are railroad tracks which we happen to watch a train go by.

Nihil ist

2023-07

Me and some family didn’t have the greatest time. We have been here before and it was great, but this time it wasn’t good. Maybe they were wore out today.. but first thing I noticed was the table still had quiet a bit crumbs left on it. Ok, well we brushed them off. Waited an hour for the seafood boil and a grilled chicken sandwich. Another family had mentioned they waited two hours, a waitress had to re-take their orders. Once our food arrived, I ate half of my chicken sandwich before noticing the piece on top was a bit pink. Our Mr Pibbs tasted incredibly flat. It also looked like the place needed a decent cleaning, there was a bunch of dust everywhere. Not trying to be mean or anything… just hope things get better again.

Victoria Smith

2020-05

My husband and I got married at Stuart's six years ago and we came back on the 4th of July 2019 to celebrate. The food was as great as I remembered... And hats off to the wonderful lady who took care of us, Ebony. She is so delightful and phenomenally good at her job...she made our return trip to Stuart's the best ever!

Ashley Riggs

2022-05

I wish I could rate this place zero stars.We shoulda known better from the reviews.But we do like to give these little local places a chance... so, jokes on us this time!Our order consisted of a steam pot, fried shrimp & crab cakes. Let's begin with the pot, shall we! My family ate the crab leg- literally one. The shrimp was cold as could be and gross, the corn was disgusting and freezer burnt, and the potatoes were fried! In a boil! Strange, right! Thankful so, because they were edible.Crab cakes were burnt to a f'n crisp! See photo! They might could have been decent if it wasn't for that.Now the fried "shrimp!!!" I cannot remember how many came on the plate, maybe 6-8... they were butterflied. And the absolute worse things I've ever put in my mouth! I can't even describe them for you! You couldn't even bite em! That's one in the photo after I tried to find the shrimp with a fork (plastic silverware and paper plates, I may add!). I just don't want to say anymore about the food... it looks like this place is popular for hot dogs so maybe that's what we should've ordered. They need to STAY AWAY FROM SEAFOOD. And you need to STAY AWAY FROM HERE IF THAT'S WHAT YOU WANT TO EAT!When we started our order and asked about the special (all-you-can-eat oysters) we were told the cook would be happy we didn't order those cause they didn't want to cook more! Our waitress was nice and we did tip her well... I can't say she was efficient or entirely alert, but she was kind.Needless to say we paid $60 to eat cereal in our hotel room later!The next day we happened to run into the other family eating near us that night and they had a very similar experience... it wasn't just our taste... it's this Godawful food.

Jillian Duncan

2023-05

I have been a returning customer to this restaurant for almost a decade now. The simplicity of the set up + the exceptional taste of the food = FANTASTIC! The menu is set up for everyone to be able to comprehend and the prices are extremely fair. I suggest the Peel n Eat shrimp - you won’t be disappointed!

Kenny P

2023-08

I love the atmosphere of this place. It's rustic and basic but a gem perched above the Greenbrier River. There was a staffing issue the day we went and our server was running ragged and stressed. Common occurrence everywhere these days though. I'm concerned about the future of this restaurant due to some rumors I heard about it possibly going up for sale. I'm not sure if it would retain its backwoods charm if Mr. Brugh wasn't managing it.

ALLEN SANDERS

2022-05

This place is amazing its a must do on your to-do list.. food was amazing melted rite in my mouth, I had brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and deep fried cheesecake 😋👌.. amazing definitely worth the drive.. ENJOY!!

Jeri Kerby

2019-05

Don't know why anyone would complain about serving size or cost or service. We loved this place and definitely plan on going back. And as you can see, we couldn't eat it all. Didn't think to take before pictures. Menu is easy to read and I like the whole dollar amounts ( not $7.99 like most places) $8 . Nice!!!!!

TOMMY Bryant

2021-05

Hidden gem. Friendly staff good service. The shrimp and crab legs were good. It kinda took some time to get the food but it was worth it. It's got a good local atmosphere nice views outside. Considering WV the seafood tasted fresh.

Steve Hanley

2023-05

So much possibility wasted. A small boat of fries was $2 and not worth a dime. Mushy and lukewarm. The fried shrimp batter was burnt hard and tasteless. The crab cake, while smaller than the waitress described, was mostly crab meat and not filler. It’s the only reason that I didn’t give this place one star. Everything was throwaway. Plates, plastic ware, cups. The intercom music clashed. The music played outside on the lower deck was different than the music played on the outside area that was five steps up from it. Even with a live band coming onstage at 6pm, more than half the seats were empty. Total shame because I liked the seating along the river and the ambiance of the place.

Mudiver

2022-05

Is this really just a BAR, I think so. On a whole the food is on the poor side, cheaply put together and over priced. This is typical of how it works at a bar, their primary business is in selling alcohol, which is extremely profitable and they see their food in the same light, extremely profitable. When I see beer batter, which is common now a days, nevertheless its always a bad sign. At certain times they will have special entrees which may be worth the trip , I would call first. They have loyal clients who apparently keep this place alive. My complaint is they are billing themselves as something they are not or at least not real good at (all the time).

Steve Boothe

2022-05

Such a cool place. Great atmosphere and great food! Will be coming back for oysters! Abby was amazing!

Ed Kirkland

2020-05

Was told this place was wonderful and it was by far the worst service I have ever received in my life. We ordered 4 lbs of King Crab legs and only received 3. Two of the legs were meatless and was told they would comp me with a few more so I still ordered another pound on top of that and waited another hour and still received nothing. I showed up here at 5:30 and didnt leave til 8:30pm and over half the time we were here was nothing but wait time. Our server Bailey was new but still was not very good with service and we had to ask for refills and when they came, there was no ice for drinks and their excuse was that they were busy!! Everywhere gets busy!! You should be better prepared for events like this. Lakin asked what she could do to make it right and I shouldnt have to ask to be comped for crab legs that had no meat in them when I'm paying $30 a lb. which was only 3 legs. Jill tried helping us by running to us in the parking lot and wasnt even working at the time and spoke to the owner and his reply was they were busy as well as understaffed!!! Nor did he come to talk to me!!! Where is that my problem or my fault?? My bill was $109 and that's all he can say? The sign outside is disrespectful and chauvinistic and I will never again drive from beckley to eat at this sorry place. Could of had a better meal at a hotdogs stand for $7. Thanks Stuart but No Thanks and I appreciate you running your establishment like a greenhorn and making excuses for your responsibilities!!!

Debra A. “Debby” Wolfe

2021-05

We saw a larger seafood platter on Stuarts Smokehouse and Seafood FB Page and fell in love with it. Stuart's Seafood Platter exceeded all expectations on beautiful and very delicious. Everything was cooked perfect. 😲 The sweetest corn ever. The staff did an excellent job on the food and service. Always great to chat with Stuart too. Everyone had a great time and we made new friends. Thank y'all so much for a very lovely Sunday.

john 4567

2020-05

What's so great about Stewart's? Sweet service, funloving ownership, fantastic smoked meats (wow tender brisket!), great beer, cheap kids plate, occasional train spotting, and be-you-tee-full Greenbrier River-side location!

Ann Quattlebaum

2021-05

View was great. Outside seating was safe. BarBQ was dry, tasted like yesterday's leftovers. Oysters we're good. Waitress was friendly but could not concentrate or remember anything. Pricey for the quality.

Jessica Towner

2023-10

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Kymberly Walls

2023-08

We came to Stuart's while we visited the area for the first time. NEVER AGAIN!1. Drunk girl passed out on the barstool outside.2. Waited almost 2 hours for the shrimp calabash & crab cake sandwich.3. Had to go to the bar myself to get tea refills. Mine came with no ice. Our server never ONCE checked on us at all!4. A young girl who was not our server brought the food & basically slammed it on the table and walked away. We tried getting her attention to explain we were missing our sides, silverware, and napkins. She walks off in a huff.5. We did get our sides but the fries were cold & mushy. The hushpuppies were so hard you couldn't chew them.6. Watched 1 of the servers sit on her phone & smoke between every trip to her 3 tables. Never saw her wash her hands after smoking.We wanted out of there so fast I had to go to the bar to get our check and pay. We'd already been there almost 2 1/2 hours.We'll definitely not be back.

Jon Day

2021-05

On a unplanned trip thru the area we came across your hidden gem tucked away were you would least expect it! You people knocked it out of the park! The shrimp ,wonderful the oysters melted like butter in your mouth, the dill in the crab cakes absolutely delish! Thankyou to all involved in preparing, serving and procuring my wonderful treat!!!😋😍🤗

Glen Patterson

2023-05

Was a great experience for a out-of-towner,....we came down to West Virginia for family in the area and we found this place, it was great, it over looks the river,....(open West Virginia Mountain Air seating),has a pool table, a bunch of tv's, and when we went there was plenty of room to sit,we will definitely be back next time we are in West Virginia 10 stars for me!Stop on down if your in the area and give these folks a try I'm bettin',.... you won't forget it

Amanda Farley

2023-07

We went on a Sunday evening and there were only 3 tables, including us. We ordered a crab pot and waited for about an hour before a young man told us that the waitress who took our order never actually put it in. She also never brought us any refills or checked on us at all for an hour. She claimed that their printer ran out of ink, but it's clear she just forgot we were there, as we never got checked on again. We arrived at 5:30 and didn't leave until a little after 8. I have no clue how we were just forgotten like that when there were only 3 tables. The food was great, but we won't be back.

MARK Riffle

2023-06

Went to here on Mother’s Day as a party of 5 when the doors opened. I’ve been following this place on FB for around 2 years and was looking forward to trying it. This was by far the worst dining experience of my life. Waited 25 minutes for drinks that had no ice in them because they were out of ice. One hour in we got our appetizer. Then our orders started going to the wrong tables. One waitress working, and she finally told us that she “ wouldn’t eat anything else out of the kitchen today because the cooks were new and didn’t know what they were doing”. All at the same time other large party’s are standing up and walking out without paying because service is so bad. So after the comment was made the 3 in the group that actually got their meal, dropped their forks in disgust because we thought that there was a dangerous food issue. After 1 hour and 45 minutes I walked away with nothing to eat. I never leave reviews and hardly ever complain about my food , but the whole experience was absolutely the worst I’ve ever partaken in. Obviously there was no leadership that day. Pure Chaos.

jeff mullins

2023-09

The wife and I found ourselves in Ronceverte, wv just in time for the state fair. We were looking for some good food away from the fair crowd that swarmed everywhere.Found Stuart’s on google and decided heck let’s give it a try.We pull in after a short scenic drive and it looks interesting so we went on it. The place was just about empty except a few older guys drinking at the bar. This should have been clue one.The waitress came to the table and got our drinks and told us about the food and the menu.We ordered some chicken legs and the bbq sampler.The waitress then told us it was open mic and karaoke night and if we wanted to set out on the patio to watch we could, so we moved outside.For an hour we had to listen to some tone deaf reformed druggie try to sing his own songs that all sounded alike and no one could understand a thing he said.Then praise the lord the food showed up finally I thought.The brisket was charred black and dry as the dessert. The pulled pork smelled rancid. The chicken legs were sorta foul smelling. It was like the food had been setting for days out in the open and they served it anyway.Not sure why it took so long as there was nothing that came to the table that had been freshly cooked except a small plate of frys.In the end those frys turned out to be the highlight of the meal.I am not sure why people rave about this place and the food. Maybe it was an off night for them but I will not return to find out. If your hungry for good food just wave as you pass this place because you will not find it there.Good luck

Sean Bryan

2023-07

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Rebecca Riffle

2023-06

If less than 1 star was an option, that’s what it would have got. We went on Mother’s Day and we waited over an hour and 45 minutes for our food when we were the first ones to get there when they opened. Even then we only got half the food. 20 minutes for drinks, 45 for appetizers. They gave half our food to another table before realizing it was the wrong table. Then the second time they gave it to ANOTHER table. The food we did get was cold/ not fully cooked. No ice in our drinks. While waiting on the rest of our groups food, the waitress came to our table and said “I’m just going to be honest with you guys, don’t accept any more food out of the kitchen.” Wouldn’t tell us why even though we had already eaten a little food that was brought to us. All of the tables/ booth seats were dirty when we got there. Remember we were the first customers of the day. There was about 5 bigger groups of people in the dining room and ALL ended up walking out before eating. Very unclean, unprofessional, and unhealthy. What could have easily been a $150+ bill and big tip for them turned into $37 spent because we refused to pay for some of the horrible food we did receive.

Kimmi Kostus

2023-08

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Teressa Bevins

2023-07

Great little hidden gem of a seafood restaurant along the Greenbriar River. It can get really busy and you might wait a bit for your meal. Staff is working really hard to keep up with the high demand. The shrimp dip is one of my favorites along with their steamed shrimp. They also have smoked meats and burgers. Their corn was fresh shucked and delicious! They have different daily specials and sometimes have whole crabs. Their Facebook page is updated regularly with any special seafood that comes in from the coast. They have indoor and outdoor seating with a great view of the river. They have a full bar and live music on certain nights. They also have a video poker room.