Being located in such close proximity to four states, the
Four State Food Critic often gets the chance to head west into wild and
wonderful West Virginia. One of my
favorite places is Berkeley Springs – a quaint little town filled with antique
shops, the best little movie theater in the world (the Star Theatre), and some
great places to eat. One of my favorite
stops is Tari’s Cafe.
(Image Credit
– tripadvisor.com)
Tari’s Café is located right on the main street of Berkeley,
and it’s a fantastic place for lunch or dinner.
Part bar, part art gallery, part bistro – it captures the spirit of
Berkeley Springs with an eclectic style and décor that is all its own. Brick-lined walls are filled with whimsical
paintings by local artists. The bar area
is comfortable and inviting, and the smells from the kitchen are intoxicating -
they almost demand a person to sit down an explore them.
Tari’s Café features a seasonal menu that highlights fresh
ingredients and local sourcing, combined to create a unique dining
experience. The lunch menu features appetizers
like warm homemade pimento cheese, flatbread, and hummus. There are several soups and salads, burgers,
paninis, and fantastic sandwiches like the “Griddle Pig” (spicy Carolina pulled
pork). Chef Devin Lucas makes some of
the best barbeque around, so if you see it on the menu (of any type) – jump at
the chance to try it.
The dinner menu features such entrees as jumbo lump crab cakes,
“Ya-Ya” (spicy chorizo sausage jambalaya), cracked pepper and fennel crusted
pork ribeye, Atlantic swordfish, and several vegetarian options. House made desserts change frequently, and
there is a small children’s menu as well.
Tari’s also has a nice wine list and a full bar, and the
staff is always efficient and helpful when choices are hard to make (and they
sometimes are – it’s one of the few places I have trouble deciding on what I
want for an entrée).
DISCLAIMER: Chef Devin Lucas happens to be the
FSFC’s cousin, but no matter what, I’d stack up his kitchen skills against any
local chef in the fine dining arena. Yes
– he’s that good.
If you’re looking for a nice lunch after a morning of
antiquing or would like a fine meal that is worth the drive, then Tari’s Café is a “can’t miss”
destination. The FSFC highly recommends
you pay them a visit.
The Four Star Food Critic Review
(Each category has a possible “best out of 5” rating)
Atmosphere: 4.0
Food: 4.0
Price: $$$-$$$$
Service: 4.0
Overall: .4.0
Tari’s Cafe is open every day at 11:00
AM. Reservations are recommended for
dinner.
Tari’s Cafe
33 North
Washington Street
Berkeley
Springs, WV 25411
(304) 258-1196
Check them
out at www.tariscafe.com
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