Yokum's Grill is a longtime Seneca Rocks institution tucked inside Yokum's General Store at the intersection of U.S. Route 33 and West Virginia Route 28 in Pendleton County.
Part of the larger Yokum's Vacationland complex, which includes cabins, camping, motel accommodations and horseback riding, the grill serves hearty, made-to-order American comfort food to locals, hikers, climbers and travelers exploring the Monongahela National Forest.
The business traces its roots to 1923, when Byron and Erma Bland operated Bland's Store. Their daughter, Shirley, and her husband, Carl Yokum, expanded the family enterprise, adding tourist cabins in the 1930s and a restaurant in 1947. Shirley, who attended cooking school at The Greenbrier, became known for her homemade cooking, particularly sausage made from hogs raised on the family farm.
The original restaurant closed in 2015, and food service moved into the back of the general store, becoming today's Yokum's Grill. The business remains closely tied to the Yokum family's century-long history of hospitality in Seneca Rocks.
The general store sells groceries, souvenirs and camping essentials, while the grill provides a convenient place for a substantial meal after a day in the mountains.
Yokum’s Grill offers a menu of classic American comfort food, with options ranging from hamburgers, cheeseburgers and West Virginia-style hot dogs topped with chili to pulled pork barbecue sandwiches and cheesesteak subs. Breakfast selections include burritos and sandwiches, while sides such as french fries and onion rings round out the offerings. The grill has also featured seasonal specialties, including ramp-inspired dishes, and hand-dipped Hershey’s ice cream provides a sweet finish during the warmer months
I opted for the Philly cheesesteak, a hearty sandwich featuring thinly sliced beef topped with melted cheese and sautéed peppers and onions, all tucked into a soft hoagie roll. It’s a classic, no-frills comfort food option that fits right in with Yokum’s Grill’s lineup of roadside favorites.
I also picked up some other goodies, like Dry Fork Maple Works syrup, Yokum's s'mores bar, Berkeley Springs natural spring water, Starry Night Farms freeze-dried candy,
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