"I had heard great things about the Preston County Inn while talking with some friends one night over dinner, so of course I had to give it a try as soon as possible. For some of the places I visit, I do some online research of the menu, dress code, and what to expect when I arrive at the restaurant. I reviewed the menu beforehand, so I knew I was ordering the Ruben sandwich with fries and some bleu cheese dressing on the side. Also, I noted online that the website said it was casual fine dining , which caused some concern about how to dress, as I have been known to underdress a bit at times (for the past three years t shirt and shorts have been the clothing of the day). So, I went in fully casual mode shorts, t shirt and sweatshirt. All of which were perfect, as it is totally casual. While the website uses the term casual fine dining , the dress is casual. What I didn 't expect was the layout of the restaurant or an appreciation for the age of the primary place of business. It is a pre Civil War home in Kingwood, WV. It has had some additions over the years to make it into a functioning inn and restaurant. My first thoughts upon entering the location was eclectic , but the décor grew on me as I enjoyed my lunch. Now on to the food: I ordered the Ruben sandwich, that is a favorite of Chef Stephen Clemens (we had a second or two to chat). He mentioned that the restaurant is as locally sourced as it can be, and the sauerkraut came from Roger ' Farm, which is local producer of the cabbage. I really enjoyed the Ruben, and I can say that the ingredients were fresh and well prepared. French fries were cooked perfectly, and you could taste that they were freshly cut. The food is great. I know this is dragging a bit, but overall, I will go back to try many of the other dishes on the menu. Who knows, I might spend a night at the Preston County Inn."
Captain's Platter
