Fairways Prime

Fairways Prime is the kind of small-town restaurant that punches above its zip code. Tucked behind a Marathon station on Teays Valley Road, it greets you with a roomy bar, a long wine and bourbon wall, and a lively patio where locals linger on warm nights. The menu leans Mediterranean-tinged American—Tuscan chicken, Cajun pasta, lobster mac and cheese—and the dessert selection reads like a cheesecake catalog. Nights bring live music and a steady rotation of local craft-beer flights, so bring someone who likes to talk. Service can be uneven; expect excellent meals most nights but be patient during rushes. The owner is hands-on and regulars treat this as a community living room, a place for date nights, after-work drinks, and family dinners. For visitors passing through, it’s a genuine find: not flashy, but serious about food, booze, and a comfortable, convivial atmosphere that anchors this corner of Teays Valley.