A taste of community right here in Shepherdstown based on the flavors and heritage of Appalachia.
From our comprehensive wine & bourbon selection and cocktail bar, to our succulent smoked flavors, to our fabulous coffee, there’s something for everyone here at Alma Bea!
Based on 191 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
202 E Washington St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Phone: (304) 870-2153
Website: https://www.facebook.com/AlmaBeaShepherdstown
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12–3:30 PM |
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Reviews
Jennifer
I had high hopes for this restaurant because we had heard a lot of good things, but after our one visit I doubt we’ll be back. Maybe if friends wanted to go, we’d give it another shot. My food, while it was very beautiful visually, was pretty tasteless and way too hard and crunchy. Also, my water was warm and tasted strangely like dirt. My husband’s meal was fine, but it was nothing really different or better than we could make at home. We enjoyed the assorted bread plate, so that was a plus. Service was a little slow (it was busy), but friendly. The new decor is very nice and may have been the best part of the experience. All in all, it was okay, but there are several better options available especially at this price point.
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Christie Scheer
We were lucky enough to find Alma Bea while staying in Charles Town for a night. We tried the catfish & fried green tomato ceasar salad, vegan grit cakes, braised beef brisket, and potato candy pie. The potato candy pie is a take on an Appalachian dessert and a must-try if you’ve never had it before! All of the other food was really flavorful and delicious. The service was excellent!
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bella poffenberger
Wow wow wow! Such incredible food, incredible staff, incredible pastries, incredible environment. Every visit I have to Alma Bea, I’m blown away. With such a small kitchen and small amount of staff, the food is well worth the wait!! The virgin bloody Mary Ellen’s are also phenomenal. 🙂
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Jody Gawel
While visiting the area, we were told that this is a great stop for a fresh take on Appalachian cuisines. We were told correctly, and this restaurant did not disappoint! The atmosphere is open and the decor gives a regional feel. Excellent service from our server, Scott (nicest guy ever, too). The cocktails were delish, the bread basket was amazing (the pimento cheese – oh my!!) and our prime rib was SO GOOD! We took coffee drinks to go, which were perfectly made and very tasty (mine was gone before we even got out of the restaurant). I recommend making a pit stop here if you’re in the area- you won’t be disappointed!
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Jennifer Fisher
This is quality. Ate off their dinner menu and was delighted with everything. Their portions are reasonable, so I was even able to indulge in a fabulous slice of maple chess pie. My date ordered bourbon bread pudding and it was great as well. This is good Appalachian eating…rosemary grits, potlikker greens, perfectly cooked duck…the menu is locally sourced and changes, another amazing part of Alma Bea. Can’t wait to see what Spring brings to the menu.
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Kristin Henson
Wow! What a pleasant surprise! We went here for dinner for four on Friday night and from the moment we walked in we were impressed. The atmosphere was warm and inviting and so pointedly decorated. The service was perfect with a server and a waiter so there was no need to ask for anything on our own. They both visited the table enough to be sure we had what we needed without interrupting our conversations. The food was AMAZING! All of us were thrilled with our meal’s flavor. Not being a huge fan of fried food we hesitated to order the crab poppers but were thrilled to find them FULL of lump crab meat…plus you could hardly tell they were breaded & fried. The side salad was also filling and delicious especially with the added moonshine pecans and smoked bacon toppings! The variety of breads brought out before dinner on the cast iron skillet with the pimento cheese was great as well! The only negatives I could say were the portions of some of the entrees were a little small. As well, the outside signage is very hard to notice..we would have missed the turn into the parking lot but our GPS insisted we were at our destination.. Overall top notch and we’ll definitely be back!
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Susan Mitchell
Really enjoyed the Southern inspired food here. My rainbow trout was excellent. Others had beef brisket, pork tenderloin and an asparagus and wild ramp soup. The cocktails were tasty and the service friendly and efficient. The big open dining area got a bit loud, but the covered outdoor dining looks great so I’ll look forward to that next time! I didn’t care for the 4 percent upcharge to pay with a credit card. They should increase prices to include it.
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Jennifer Moran
I was very impressed with Alma Bea’s. The dining area was nicely decorated. The food was presented/plated very elegantly. The food was delicious! Wait staff was very attentive. I will definitely return!
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Brooke Jansen
We ordered the asparagus ramp quiche with crab corn chowder and the prime rib hash. Both we delicious, the server was fast and friendly, and they are dog friendly. Would highly recommend.
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Raynor Blom
Visiting from out of state, really glad to have discovered this local restaurant that does an excellent job showcasing some local Appalachian dishes!
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