Sometimes, good, old, Southern comfort food is just what the doctor ordered. And in the Northern Panhandle, at least, that calls for a trip to one of the best restaurants in the region: Carlito’s Soul Kitchen in Wheeling, West Virginia. “Food for the soul, from the soul” is the Carlito’s motto — and with a menu of time-honored dishes, generational recipes, and culturally driven flavors, we’d say it’s a mission accomplished. Take, for example…

A simple dish, but not when they’re prepared the way Carlito’s prepares them! Slow-cooked for hours and tender as they come, this is one side you’ll want to add to every order! Then there’s …

It’s deep fried catfish served up with a towering pile of freshly fried, piping hot hushpuppies. Speaking of hot deliciousness, there’s …

The secret ingredient in Carlito’s full-cut, fried wings? The soul sauce! Seriously, you’ll will have to be careful not to get addicted to its vibrantly sweet and spicy flavor. In need of BBQ? Well what about …

They’re both delicious. A picture is worth a thousand words, so need we say more?

Before tracking down Carlito’s in Wheeling, West Virginia for an in person visit, check this traditional southern restaurant out on Facebook. After a historic riverfront meal, take a historic riverfront stroll.