Who would have thought Elkins WV would have a restaurant like this?
The Three Forks Cafe is far and away my favorite restaurant in Elkins. The food is expertly prepared from fresh ingredients with a subtle attention to color, taste, texture and presentation. The salads are the freshest I have had within a 75-mile radius, and are not simply wedges of iceberg smothered in ranch dressing, but simple field greens accompanied by amazing homemade dressings and slightly exotic ingredients such as dried currants, crumbled roquefort cheese, toasted pinenuts or hearts of palm. The limited menu changes daily, based on what fresh ingredients are available and may include a savory lima bean soup, wild mushroom and leek rissoto or corned beef brisquet. There are usually several vegetarian entrees, and excellent pastas. The owners obviously love food and love sharing their enthusiasm with diners. This is not a fancy establishment, but a comfortable restaurant that offers high-quality, interesting dishes at a reasonable price. Beer and wine are available. My only complaint about the Three Forks Cafe is the limited hours of operation. This place is simply too good to only be open three nights a week    []

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Recommended Dishes: All. Pizza (thursday night ONLY), Ravioli, Brisquet.

     ­Anonymous   

Magnifique!
Ce n'est pas possible, but in the heartland of American traditional fiddle music in West Virginia, a delightful European surprise awaits the casual visitor.

More in the tradition of a neighborhood Parisian bistro or an Italian trattoria, Three Forks Cafe, open only limited hours during the week, will tempt the palate as nowhere else short of Washington DC.

The pasta dishes are incredible, and the brisket speaks for itself. The atmosphere is a world away. Service is friendly, and never rushed. Prices very reasonable.

Simply not to be missed    [06 May 2004 09:21:56]

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Recommended Dishes: Brisket, Pasta

     ­Francois LeBecque, Chicago