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Address: 225 W Maple Ave, Fayetteville, WV 25840
Phone: (304) 382-7509
Website: https://gainesestate.com/
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M Justice
Huge disappointment. We wanted to have a nice dinner on our weekend trip and the Gaines estate appeared to be the place. We got a couple cocktails at the bar, not good. I’m not a sugar person but these were like plain diluted liquor. Staff is very friendly, but our server was unattentive. Appetizer sounded good but was not. Fried eggplant w ricotta, fig sauce, confit cherry tomatoes. The eggplant was crazy overbreaded. 3x as thick as the eggplant. Preparation not in line with dish flavors. The tomatoes and basil really throw it off. Salad was sad. A few small cucumber pieces, couple halved cherry tomatoes and greens. That’s it. And very small. No bread was served at all. Entree I ordered pork loin w pumpkin gnocchi. No seasoning whatsoever. Actually the most bland entree I’ve ever eaten. For real. Gnocchi was wrinkled up dry, no flavor. And the butter that topped the dish was the same butter used to fry the loin I think because black bits were floating in the bottom of the dish. It wasn’t a sauce made from the butter or a seasoned brown butter. Had to ask for a salt shaker. Asparagus as a side was over charred and only 4 pieces.
She ordered ribeye medium w bourbon sauce and garlic mashed potatoes. The sauce was watery thin and everything was sitting in it. The ribeye was blue. Not rare, blue. It was stringy when cutting because it wasn’t cooked. Our waitress said she would have corrected it but she didn’t come back around until we were finished.
We won’t go back. Menu sounds good but isn’t. Should’ve just gone to the taco bar.
… moreShe ordered ribeye medium w bourbon sauce and garlic mashed potatoes. The sauce was watery thin and everything was sitting in it. The ribeye was blue. Not rare, blue. It was stringy when cutting because it wasn’t cooked. Our waitress said she would have corrected it but she didn’t come back around until we were finished.
We won’t go back. Menu sounds good but isn’t. Should’ve just gone to the taco bar.
Janelle McPike
No stars for food because they didn’t have food, but they did have custom cocktails which were delicious! The whole ambience was dark and spooky. The actors were so entertaining, each vignette was played by a different one. The same actors served the cocktails in between. It was a very different experience but we really enjoyed it!
… moreCandice Meade
Ally and her team truly made my daughter’s wedding a celebration to remember. I don’t say this lightly. As a wedding cake artist and always the hostess, planner, you name it… I rarely fully enjoy the moment. I’m constantly ON! I was actually able to relax and be present. She was ahead of me and on top of every next move. I let my hair down, laughed, caught up with family and friends , I savored the moment ! I can’t express my gratitude to Ally and her team. They were so kind and warm, always taking care of us.
We enjoyed their full experience. Rehearsal dinner, wedding day with the works, and next morning brunch. This venue has everything you need to have a flawless event. I would choose the Gaines Estate over and over again!
Sincerely, Candice Meade
Posh Manna Cake Art
… moreWe enjoyed their full experience. Rehearsal dinner, wedding day with the works, and next morning brunch. This venue has everything you need to have a flawless event. I would choose the Gaines Estate over and over again!
Sincerely, Candice Meade
Posh Manna Cake Art
Jennifer Compton (Jen)
Was here for the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy. Parking isn’t that great. The Speakeasy storytellers were amazing. The cocktails they served with each story were amazing! The bathrooms here are super clean and are maintained very well.
… moreTerry Baird
So my wife and I got tickets to go to the Edgar Allen Poe Speakeasy this weekend that was being held at The Gaines Estate in Fayetteville WV. Our show was at 8 PM and didn’t involve food only drinks and the show. We thought it would be a good idea to just eat at The Gaines Estate as it is a restaurant. We made reservations for 6:30 thinking this would be ample time since the show was there as well. We arrived at 6:30, we did not get seated until 6:50. Not a big problem, we still have an hour right, and the show is right there?!? When our waitress approached us we informed her that we had tickets to the show, so we were kinda in a hurry and we placed our order right then. No appetizer, just two dinners. A fillet and the pork with gnocchi which both came with a house salad and one side of your choice. Our drinks didn’t show up till about 7:20 and our salads after that…I’m betting you can guess the rest. Time started ticking down and still no meals so we stopped the waitress and asked her to please bring the bill and togo boxes with our dinners cause we knew we were not going to be able to finish. More time passed, no meals. We stopped her again and ask her to bring the check and just box up our dinners please. My wife and I sat in the restaurant till 7:55 (we were supposed to arrive early because there was no assigned seating) then she left me in the restaurant to collect our meals and pay. As she was standing in line talking to the people in front of her she found out that they too did not get dinner and they had arrived at 6. Out of nowhere the waitress runs up to her with our boxed dinners instead of giving them to me that was still waiting on them in the restaurant!! This could have been over looked and chalked up to them not being prepared with bridge day and a show going on but what really got us was my $28.00 meal pictured. You couldn’t get a few pieces of pork and gnocchi (and I do mean a FEW) and 4 pieces of asparagus out in an hour?!? This was the saddest excuse for a restaurant and a meal I think I have ever seen…so disappointed. As far as the show, it was great!! The actors were fantastic and the drinks were good. We would definitely repeat. The only complaint we had is that we would have preferred to be seated at tables to have somewhere to set our drinks instead of rows of chairs. A table, I feel, would have lent itself to the speakeasy theme. ♀️
… moremike dorado
We had our first dining experience last night at The Gaines Estate and it was wonderful! The atmosphere, service, and food were all amazing. Maggie was our server and she was so polite and attentive. Chef Greg made us the absolute best meal. He came out to check on us to make sure the food was cooked to perfection. We had a great time and will definitely be back soon. I highly recommend everyone to go and check it out. A+++
… moreVinny Balzano
We had a wonderful experience here! Bill picked us up from our spot on the golf cart and dropped us off at the front door. We had a drink at the bar while we waited for our table to be prepped. They sat us in a private room with some smooth jazz playing. I got the chicken and gnocchi, while my wife got the bucatini with ribeye and shrimp. Incredible drinks and food, would love to come back when we’re in town again!
… moreJim
Beautiful setting and loved the staff. However, when we received our steak and mashed potatoes the food was barely warm. Would have been nice to have had some fresh bread. Then we ordered cheesecake with coffee and cream. Worse cheesecake, just like eating a slab of cream cheese, no flavor whatsoever. Never received cream for our coffee even though waitress said she would be right back with the cream. Was our first time and our last. Very disappointed with the food.
… moreNina Scherotter
How lucky for me that I discovered this absolute gem of a restaurant! From the moment I walked through the door I knew I was in for something special. This historic property is stunning. Cozy bar with the most fantastic Old Fashioned. So good I ordered a second! Kudos to the bartender who knows what she’s doing. Loved my table in a light filled room surrounded by windows overlooking the hillside. Such an elegant space with real candles that made it so cozy. But the highlight was the food. The cranberry candied walnut salad with pomegranate champagne vinaigrette was delicious. Not too sweet. Perfectly balanced flavors. For my entree I couldn’t resist the Southern Burger which comes with a fried green tomato. The little bit of crunch was delicious!! And the white BBQ sauce was amazing. I don’t usually drink coffee after dinner but I’m glad I took the waitress up on her suggestion as it was the best cup of coffee I’ve had in recent memory. Rich and flavorful. Such a treat. Enjoyed getting to meet that owner as well as the talented chef before I left. Wish I lived closer as I would be here frequently but will definitely return next time I’m in the area!!
… moreLilly Irvin
The Gaines Estate is southern charm right in the center of the mountain state. The beauty of the venue makes it so easy to create the most stunning wedding with minimal need for decorations or extras. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure every detail goes to plan, and the coordinator Ally goes out of her way to make the day perfectly executed and stress free for the bride and family. Each member of the staff is so welcoming and professional. I spent my entire wedding morning relaxing, spending time with my bridal party, and getting ready without concern because the staff was working hard behind the scenes to meet my every need and desire. This is the perfect venue, the total package. Our guests loved having access to the beautiful home during cocktail hour, the reception space was perfect for dinner and dancing, and the stunning property is amazing for vows and photos. If you are considering The Gaines Estate for your wedding, or any event, I highly recommend. The best of the best.
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