Satisfy those cravings

No matter what kind of food you are craving, Huntington has a restaurant to suit your needs. And there are several that are just minutes away from campus. Most of the local restaurants are affordable, even on a college student's budget. Here are a few of the places you can enjoy some great food for a price you can't beat:

PIZZA, WINGS, SANDWICHES, ETC.

It's Friday night. Here are a few places to get together with friends, share some wings and watch a game on the tube:

Applebee's

Description: Casual dining billed as your "Neighborhood Bar and Grill."

Address: 1135 3rd Ave.

Phone: 304-525-4321

On the Web: www.applebees.com

Buddy's All-American BBQ

Description: Bring the wet wipes when you visit this restaurant, which prides itself in serving wings smothered in sauce, barbecue sandwiches and ice-cold beer.

Specialties: Ribs, chicken wings, a variety of finger foods, appetizers and desserts.

Address: 1537 3rd Ave.

Phone: 304-522-9869

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar

Description: In addition to chicken wings and ribs, this eatery offers a wide array of sports broadcasts, full-service bar and video trivia games.

Specialties: Buffalo, N.Y.-style chicken wings.

Address: 746 4th Ave.

Phone: 304-525-2999

On the Web: www.buffalowildwings.com

Club Inn-Between

Description: A restaurant and pub offering food at lunchtime only (11 a.m.-2 p.m.), close to Marshall's football stadium. A bonus: There is also an attached laundry mat, so you can wash your duds, down some suds, and have a sandwich to boot.

Specialties: Ham and cheese sandwiches, steak sandwiches, chili and spaghetti on select days

Address: 212 20th St.

Fat Patty's

Description: The newest restaurant to open near the Marshall University campus, Fat Patty's offers casual dining and a menu with 12 specialty burgers.

Specialties: "The Vampire Killer" and "Born on the Bayou," plus half-price appetizers from 4-6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Address: 1935 3rd Ave.

Phone: 304-781-2555.

Gino's Pub

Description: Cold legal beverages, video games, skee-ball, 13 televisions and some darn good food.

Specialties: Pizza, wings, Gelato (homemade Italian ice cream).

Address: 2501 5th Ave.

Phone: 304-529-6086.

Giovanni's Pizza

Description: This fun pub just across the street from Marshall stadium is a popular hangout on game day and all year-round. Also offers delivery.

Specialties: Appetizers, big salads, pizzas from 10 inches to 18 inches, pasta, sandwiches and desserts

Address: 20th Street and 3rd Ave., across from the Marshall football stadium

Phone: 304-522-4134

On the Web: www.giovannishuntington.com

Holderby's Landing

Description: Appetizers, sandwiches, entrees and more, served up on a floating barge on the Ohio River. Live music acts many nights of the week.

Address: 1360 Harris Park Drive

Phone: 304-523-2628, or visit www.holderbyslanding.com.

Husson's Pizza

Description: Pizza lovers will enjoy this Italian eatery, which also offers a variety of hot wings, subs and calzones.

Specialties: Pizzas, subs, calzones, pizzadilla

Address: 335 Hal Greer Boulevard

Phone: 304-781-2488

Jewel City Seafood

Description: Part fresh seafood market, part sit-down restaurant, Jewel City lets you take home the catch of the day and cook it your way, or order it custom-cooked for you, along with down-home sides.

Specialties: Grilled, fried or blackened ocean or freshwater fish, crab cakes, crab legs, jumbo shrimp and more; selections vary by the day. All seafood is fresh.

Address: 1317 4th Ave., Huntington

Phone: 304-529-7961

Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shop

Description: Need lunch, stat? Head to Jimmy John's for a variety of fresh sandwiches, promised to be made in 30 seconds or less.

Specialties: Eight-inch submarines and smaller sandwiches; the "Pepe" is a simple ham and provolone sub; The largest item is the "J.J. Gargantuan," which features genoa salami, sliced smoked ham, capicola, roast beef, turkey and provolone.

Address: 1418 4th Ave.

Phone: 304-529-8090

Pita Pit

Description: Need a quick lunch, but want something healthy? Check out the Pita Pit for a variety of fresh, healthy sandwich selections, all rolled into a pita.

Specialties: The Local, a buffalo chicken pita, and the chicken Caesar pita.

Address: 1216 Fourth Ave.

Phone: 304-781-PITA.

ETHNIC FARE

Head west from campus and you'll pass Chinese, Mexican and Indian restaurants among others. Here are a few:

Happy Dragon Chinese Restaurant

Description: Buffet always available as well as menu items; carryout and call-ahead orders available.

Specialties: Features on the buffet include General Tso's Chicken, crab Rangoon, sweet and sour chicken and shrimp, and crab legs.

Address: 1238 4th Ave.

Phone: 304-697-9061.

Chili Willi's

Description: A favorite of the Tri-State for more than 20 years, this restaurant offers Tex-Mex at its finest with a flair for detail and fresh ingredients.

Specialties: Several varieties of chili

Address: 1315 4th Ave.

Phone: 304-529-4857.

Nawab Indian Cuisine

Description: Enjoy authentic Indian cuisine in this peaceful setting.

Specialties: a variety of curries, boti kebab (lamb), pandoori specialties.

Address: 600 4th Ave.

Phone: 304-525-8500.

Melini Cucina Italian Restaurant

Description: Authentic Italian

Address: 350 10th St. Huntington, WV 25701

Phone: 304-399-3000

On the Web: www.melinicucina.net

Rio Grande

Description: Authentic Mexican food served in an authentic Mexican atmosphere.

Specialties: burritos, enchiladas, fajitas.

Address: 914 4th Ave.

Phone: 304-522-3010.

Taste of Asia

Description: Japanese steak house and grill

Specialties: Take your pick of Thai, Japanese or Chinese cuisine; Pad Thai noodles; four types of curry; lo mein; sushi; variety of Hibachi dishes, desserts and more.

Address: 821 3rd Ave.

Phone: 304-781-2222

On the Web: www.tasteofasiahibachi.com

HOT DOGS

Huntington happens to offer several places for hot dogs. Here are a few just a few minutes from campus:

Stewarts Original Hot Dogs, 2445 5th Ave., 304-529-4700.

Sam's Hot Dog Stand, 2885 5th Ave., 304-522-8137.

Frostop Drive In, 1449 Hal Greer Boulevard, 304-523-6851.

Hillbilly Hot Dogs, 1501 3rd Ave., 304-522-0044.

FUN SPOTS NEAR CAMPUS

Want to soak in a little nostalgia of Huntington and enjoy a good meal at the same time?

Try these places:

Jim's Steak and Spaghetti House

Description: A Huntington favorite for decades. Enjoy homemade spaghetti and top-notch service while sitting in booths that are lined with autographed pictures of celebrities and entertainers who have visited the restaurant.

Specialties: Spaghetti, fish sandwiches, cheeseburger on grilled bread, homemade pies

Address: 920 5th Ave.

Phone: 304-696-9788.

Marshall Hall of Fame Cafe

Description: Soak up the rich history of Marshall athletics while you enjoy your meal.

Specialties: steaks, chicken, pastas

Address: 857 3rd Ave.

Phone: 304-697-9700

Rocco's Little Italy

Description: A smaller version of the well-known Rocco's Ristorante in Ceredo that accommodates a busy lunchtime crowd.

Specialties: hoagies, pastas, soups and salads.

Address: 1345 4th Ave.

Phone: 304-529-2400.

PULLMAN SQUARE EATS

Jump on the TTA shuttle and head to Pullman Square for a variety of dining choices.

Benny's Cheesesteaks

Description: This is the second location for Benny's, which was founded in Dublin, Ohio, by Jin Hyun.

Specialties: Philadelphia-style cheesesteak sandwiches, along with wraps, chicken sandwiches, salads and appetizers, including hot wings.

Address: Pullman Square

Phone: 304-523-9500

Cold Stone Creamery

Description: The store features 18 flavors of ice cream, to which patrons can add a variety of mix-ins for a distinct creation. Employees do the mixing on a granite stone while patrons watch.

Specialties: The Banana Split Decision includes banana ice cream, strawberries, fudge and roasted almonds.

Address: Pullman Square.

Five Guys Burgers and Fries

Description: The name says it all -- this casual dining restaurant prides itself on offering the highest quality burgers.

Specialties: Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs and all the fixings, plus regular or Cajun-style fries.

Address: Pullman Square, 900 3rd Ave., Huntington

Phone: 304-781-5700

Frankie D's Italian Chophouse

Description: The quality of fine food with an Italian flair served in a casual, comfortable atmosphere

Specialities: Pullman Square Chicken, Chophouse Chops, Frankie's Steak Bistecca, Frankie's Famous Lasagna, Chopped Italian Salad

Address: Pullman Square

Phone: 304-781-3022

Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant

Description: A new comic takes the stage each week while the audience can enjoy a variety of drinks, appetizers, entrees and desserts. Past acts have included such national names as Michael Winslow, Tim Wilson and Drew Hastings.

Address: 26 Pullman Square, Suite 207

Phone: 304-781-1000 or www.wvfunnybone.com.

Max & Erma's

Description: Casual American cuisine for lunch and dinner

Specialties: The original 10-ounce burger or the 6-ounce Erma Burger, prepared just the way you like it. If you ask for chocolate chip cookies with your order your meal, a half-dozen will be delivered straight from the oven to your table in time for dessert.

Address: Pullman Square

Uno's Chicago Grill

Description: Chicago-style pizza and a variety of other entrees and grill items

Specialties: Numero Uno deep-dish pizza with sausage, pepperoni, onions, red and green peppers, mushrooms, chunky tomato sauce and mozzarella and romano cheeses.

Address: Pullman Square