Avenue Eats, located at 1230 Water St in Wheeling, WV, emerges as a must-visit hamburger restaurant that captivates with its inviting atmosphere and vibrant energy. Patrons rave about the exceptional quality of the burgers, highlighting the Roasted Jalapeno and Smoked Gouda as favorites—perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. Customer experiences vary, yet many emphasize the restaurant’s lively ambience and helpful staff. While some dishes were noted as lacking a bit of flavor, others, like the gouda burger, have left guests utterly impressed. Jessica Wasilco’s description of the burger portrays it as “homemade,” aligning perfectly with her delightful experience of crispy fries and refreshing cocktails. The Zen Garden drink, with its minty essence, adds to the restaurant's appeal, showcasing local craftsmanship. The semi-casual dining experience, where guests order food and drinks separately but enjoy attentive service, creates an engaging atmosphere. Whether you’re enjoying a meal pre- or post-show at the nearby Waterfront Hall, Avenue Eats stands out as a culinary gem in Wheeling that reflects the revitalization of the area. For both burger enthusiasts and casual diners, this restaurant certainly offers a memorable dining experience that beckons for a return visit.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
On-site services available
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Has fast service
Has great beer selection
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves food
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has counter service
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Popular with tourists
Popular with university students
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Paid multi-storey car park
Paid street parking
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Avenue Eats
Kate S
Jun 2,2025
Beautiful building and atmosphere. I ordered the Caprese chicken salad and my husband ordered the poutine burger. You order your drinks and food separately. And pick up your drinks at the bar. Then they bring your food out to you. The food was decent we both felt that the dishes were lacking flavor though. Overall a decent spot.
Allie Stoddart
May 29,2025
First of all, since when is Wheeling cool!? I went to The Waterfront Hall to see a show. Shout out to Matt VanFossen, the rising star!!! The Avenue Eats menu looks awesome! We got the pretzels, a burger and the caprese sandwich. Everything was soooo good! I wanted to try the pizza, but it's definitely an excuse to visit again! We were confused on how things worked, but the staff was so friendly and showed us what to do! You order, get a number, get drinks at the bar and then a staff member will bring your food to your table. They were pretty busy, so seating was very limited. We got lucky snagging a table as soon as a few people got up! The food was very quick! Atmosphere was on point! Overall, a very cool spot! Definitely a little hidden gem! It makes me so happy to see Wheeling coming back to life!!
KMR
May 27,2025
The best burgers in the Valley...The Roasted Jalapeno (not spicy at all) and The Smoked Gouda are our favorites! Fries are really good as well.
Jessica Wasilco
May 21,2025
If you come to Wheeling forget anywhere you thought you were gonna eat at and come to Avenue Eats. I was floored my first time dining here. I ordered the gouda burger with fries, a cappuccino, and two mixed drinks: the Zen Garden(spirit-free) as well as the Kokomo. I don't know if I've ever had a burger at a restaurant like the gouda burger from Avenue Eats. Everything from the patty to the spinach was delicious. The patty itself was cooked perfectly medium-rare and was fresh and juicy. Its one of those things you just have to have one to understand. It tasted like homemade. The fries here, crispy and potayoey - is that a word? It is now! I had to pick every piece of crisp off my plate they were so good. As for the drinks, the coffee beans are locally roasted from Tacet Coffee here in Wheeling. Lovely foamy milk. Yum! The Zen Garden stays true to its name - very minty and refreshing. The yuzu was a surprising and much appreciated addition to the drink and really helped bring all of the flavors together. Each sip felt blissful. The Kokomo was just as good. Very pina colado vibes and tropical. The restaurant is a half of the Waterfront Hall, an event space/music venue and overall intimate. I have not seen a show here but I imagine it would be amazing as a love smaller venues. The whole space has a rustic decor. Other details: This food place is seat yourself, you order your food at the food counter and they will serve the food to your table. You will also order any beverages you want from the bar. It is also wheel-chair accessible!!
David W
May 12,2025
My cheeseburger was really good. One of the best I've had in quite a while. Traveling from Indiana to D.C. and saw this place online and my family was glad we stopped there for dinner.
J J
Apr 9,2025
Was here visiting for the PBR event. The food was absolutely delicious. We ordered the roasted jalapeno burger and fries. Will come back again if ever in town.
Dusty M
Mar 30,2025
Easily the Best burgers within 50 miles. The Diner Burger n the White Cheddar Jalapeno Bacon Burger r my faves. If in downtown Wheeling, do urself a favor n stop by Wed-Sat. (On the street of the Italian Fest)
Justin Timpy
Feb 22,2025
Fantastic spot, very cool atmosphere. View of the river and park, and outside seating. Great menu, food was faster than expected and it was great! The staff are also top notch! Helpful and friendly. Great spot to check out for a bite and a drink, they even have some Cannabis infused drinks that are also good.
Reviews For Avenue Eats