The 5 Best Places For Salads Around Steubenville

Oct 14, 2026

3 minutes

A bowl of fresh greens can be much more than a side dish. Add grilled chicken, steak, seafood, cheese or a flavorful dressing, and a simple combination of vegetables becomes a satisfying meal. Throughout the Ohio Valley, restaurants put their own spin on this versatile favorite, from traditional Greek preparations to hearty Pittsburgh-style creations topped with French fries. The Best of the Best Reader's Choice Awards recognizes the places in the region that do great things with salad.

The Ville Restaurant & Bar

The Ville Restaurant & Bar has served Steubenville, Ohio, as a family-owned establishment since 1996, preparing American and Italian dishes with an emphasis on homemade ingredients. Its extensive salad selection includes steak and chicken combinations layered with shredded cheddar and provolone, vegetables, eggs and French fries. Seafood lovers can choose shrimp, crab or both over fresh greens, while the antipasto salad combines salami, ham, provolone, pepperoncini and vegetables. The Victoria features grilled chicken or shrimp with dried cranberries, roasted pecans and blue cheese. The restaurant also prepares house Italian, creamy ranch and blue cheese dressings, giving customers several ways to complement their choices.

Mario's Restaurant And Lounge

Mario's Restaurant and Lounge brings decades of Italian-American dining tradition to Weirton, West Virginia. Founded by Mario DiCarlo, whose restaurant business began in 1970, the establishment continues under his children, Dan DiCarlo and Vivian Pagley. Its salad offerings range from traditional Caesar and tossed salads to more substantial combinations featuring meat and cheese. The chicken salad includes grilled chicken, mixed lettuce, cucumbers, olives, tomatoes, cheese and French fries, while the steak version substitutes beef filet tips. Mario's house salad combines romaine, salami, tomatoes, mild pepper rings, cucumbers, olives, cheese and egg. An antipasto salad serves three to four people, and customers can select dressings such as balsamic vinaigrette, red wine vinaigrette, creamy Italian or blue cheese.

Theo Yianni's

Theo Yianni's combines Greek culinary traditions with American favorites in Weirton, West Virginia. Its Greek village salad features chopped tomatoes, green peppers, onions, cucumbers, feta and Kalamata olives with house dressing, without a lettuce base. The large Greek salad adds romaine, red onions, pepperoncini and French fries, while the smaller version omits the fries. Theo's Salmon Salad pairs mixed greens with blue cheese, bacon, dried cranberries and sweet balsamic vinaigrette. Other choices include a Cobb salad with chicken, avocado and bacon and a souvlaki salad topped with a chicken skewer, feta, candied pecans and balsamic glaze. Customers can also add proteins such as gyro meat, steak, salmon or shrimp to selected salads.