Huffman's Prime Steakhouse Parkersburg West Virginia

Why Huffman’s made the SteakMap list

West Virginia has very few steakhouses that clear our bar — the state is small and the fine-dining market is thin. Huffman’s Prime is one of them, and it is brand new: it opened in 2025 on Market Street in downtown Parkersburg.

The beef

The house rule is straightforward and unusually strict — USDA Certified Prime cuts only. No Choice on the board as a cheaper option, which is a bold position in a market this size, since Prime is roughly the top two percent of American beef and costs accordingly.

Steaks are seared at 1,800 degrees. That is infrared-broiler territory: heat extreme enough to build a crust in well under a minute, so the interior never has time to overcook on the way there. It is the same method the national chophouse groups use, and finding it in Parkersburg is the surprise.

The rest

Beyond the steaks there is fresh seafood and a sushi program — again, not what you expect this far up the Ohio River. The bar runs classic cocktails and a list of rare whiskeys, and stays open until midnight on Friday and Saturday after the kitchen closes.

The restaurant serves Wednesday through Saturday, 5pm to 10pm. Four nights a week is a deliberate choice, and worth checking before you drive.

Prices

Huffman’s does not publish a machine-readable priced menu, so SteakMap has no verified cuts, weights or prices to quote. The Prime grade and the 1,800-degree sear are the restaurant’s own stated claims.

Read the guide to steak in the state, or browse every dry-aged steakhouse in West Virginia.