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48Donley

4.4 (646)
$31 to $50
American
48 Donley St Ste 100, Morgantown, WV 26505

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48Donley

4.4
$31 to $50
American
Morgantown

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
Modern, elevated casual restaurant with full service bar located in Morgantown’s Wharf District.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Global, International, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Thomas Metzler
  • Catering
    48 Donley has a dedicated staff of professionals ready to assist you in planning virtually any event. Please inquire by calling for corporate or private catering details.
  • Private party facilities
    48 Donley has one private dining space with Audio/Visual equipment available.
  • Neighborhood
    Morgantown
  • Cross street
    Donley Street is located off 119 in Morgantown's Wharf District.
  • Parking details
    Free off-street parking
  • Entertainment
    Sargasso occasionally hosts live musicians for special events.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at 48Donley.

4.4

4.4
(646)
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • West Virginia

    Healthy

  • West Virginia

    Neighborhood gem

  • West Virginia

    Great for outdoor dining

  • West Virginia

    Good for special occasions

  • West Virginia

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
48Donley offers "outstanding" food with a delightful variety of menu options. "Knowledgeable and attentive" servers, like Lauren D., elevate the dining experience. Highlights include "exceptional" sea bass and lemon martinis. While the ambiance could use enhancements, the overall experience remains memorable and "fantastic." Perfect for a "treat yourself well" moment.
646 Reviews
  1. Susan Gold

    West Virginia41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 16, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The chefs are amazing and the food is outstanding. Our server, Lauren D, is fantastic. She is knowledgeable about the menu and attentive and very engaging. The restaurant and staff never disappoint. It is always fun and memorable to dine at 48 Donley.

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  2. Bradley

    West Virginia9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 18, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent, especially for the price. Atmosphere was comfortable, but a little loud. The waitress was very pleasant. It took over an hour to get our meal which seemed long for the restaurant style.

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  3. Susan Gold

    West Virginia41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 11, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We appreciate the talented chef and sous chefs for serving fresh, innovative and delicious meals. We had an amazing server, Lauren D. She was attentive, engaging and knowledgeable about the menu and cocktails. The bartenders are also outstanding. We look forward to returning soon Thank you.

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  4. George

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on August 14, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent. The drinks were good as well. Atmosphere was very nice and our server was also very nice. However, the restaurant was shorthanded so the bar was very backed up. I would definitely return, however hope that management addresses the staffing issue because they stretching staff and resulted in delays, particularly at the bar.

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  5. Derek Gold

    Pittsburgh23 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 31, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Pork chop was excellent, as was the buffalo cauliflower and soup. Service was slow - drinks took half an hour to come out. Waters were never refilled.

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  6. Sam

    Washington DC10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The new menu is excellent with great choices for everyone. Highly recommend going.

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  7. lisa

    Baltimore23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Truly one of the best meals We have had here in Morgantown!! Great service, the food was amazing from appetizer through dessert! The lemon meringue martini with cold foam was amazing as was the French 75! The Sea Bass was 5 star from presentation to taste! I highly recommend this location for your “treat yourself well moments because you surely deserve it”. A must for all!!

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  8. Brian Gold

    Louisville41 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on July 24, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The server, Montgomery, was great but had no help from the bar or kitchen. Meals took over an hour to arrive: one was good (scallops), one was paltry (French dip had barely any meat), one was cold (filet and sides were cold).

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  9. Christi

    West Virginia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 9, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I don't remember the name of our waitress, but she was great! Our food was so good, per usual. I have celiac and appreciate the chef's making accommodations for me. We were very surprised when a free dessert was brought out for our coworker's birthday. Can't wait to go back. :)

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  10. David and Marcia

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is excellent, the menu covers a wide range of choices, and the venue is quiet and well appointed. We are so happy that Sunday Brunch is back and will be taking advantage of that often. Server was very attentive and happy to provide our requests.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Global, International, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Thomas Metzler
  • Catering
    48 Donley has a dedicated staff of professionals ready to assist you in planning virtually any event. Please inquire by calling for corporate or private catering details.
  • Private party facilities
    48 Donley has one private dining space with Audio/Visual equipment available.
  • Neighborhood
    Morgantown
  • Cross street
    Donley Street is located off 119 in Morgantown's Wharf District.
  • Parking details
    Free off-street parking
  • Entertainment
    Sargasso occasionally hosts live musicians for special events.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Sunday is a standout, 48Donley’s Sunday brunch (10:00 am–2:00 pm) is a guest favorite and gets consistently positive mentions.

Yes, 48Donley is often chosen for special evenings, with guests praising Valentine's Day and anniversary dinners and enjoying quiet, elegant meals.

48Donley sees its busiest moments around special occasions like Valentine’s Day, while early diners often find the dining room quiet and at least one guest reported a not-terribly-busy Friday night.

48Donley feels modern and elevated-casual: an open kitchen lets you watch the chefs, the dining room is well appointed, and guests describe quiet, relaxed background jazz and attentive service.

Try 48Donley’s Sunday brunch (Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm), guests praise the returning Sunday brunch, and early-dinner seatings are often noticeably quieter.

Yes, guests have enjoyed dining outside, and reviewers also mention the Riverview Rooftop Bar as a spot they visited before dinner.

Smart casual is the guide, polished but not formal, with guests sometimes dressing up a touch for anniversaries and special evenings.

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48Donley

4.4
$31 to $50
American
Morgantown

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 4 times today
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