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Dining options abound in the Tri-State
HUNTINGTON -- 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:
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.buffalowild wings.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.giovannis huntington.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 4th Ave.
Phone: 304-781-PITA.
ETHNIC FARE
Take a walk west on 4th Avenue 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
Rio Grande
Description: Authentic Mexican food served in an authentic Mexican atmosphere. Specialties: burritos, enchiladas, fajitas.
Address: 914 4th Ave.
Phone: 304-522-3010
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
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
Moe's Southwestern Grill
Description: Moe's offers the best of the southwest, made fresh in front of your eyes.
Specialties: Burritos, quesadillas, nachos
Address: Pullman Square, 912 3rd Avenue
Phone: 304-523-MOES (6637).
On the Web: www.moeswv.com
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
