One of Area's Oldest Restaurants Announces Closure after 32 Years in Business; Dec. 20 to be Final Day
By Connect-Bridgeport Staff on December 13, 2024
A mainstay restaurant for decades along Philippi's Main Street as announced that it will be ceasing operations after Friday, Dec. 20 to end a 30-plus year run.
According to a post on social media, the Medallion Restaurant will be closing following regular hours a week from today. It has been open for 
32 years.
32 years.
The building itself, according to the post on the Facebook page for the business, has been home to a restaurant for more than 70 years. The owners are actively trying to sell the business to allow the run to continue for the Main Street Philippi site.
Here is the post as it appeared on their Facebook page:
"It is with great sadness that we are announcing closing of our beloved Medallion, which has been operational under current ownership for the last 32 years.
"The last day will be Friday, December 20, and we will remain open for regular hours until then.
"If you want to get one of our weekend buffets, or our famous French Toast, or our signature deep fried calzones – now is the time!
We are actively looking for a buyer, and anyone interested in purchasing it – whether to continue homecooking tradition or to establish completely new eatery – should contact the owner, Kevin Lyons, at 304-677-8008.
"There has been a restaurant at this location for the last 70 years, and we would love to see another generation make memories and friendships within these walls like many of you have done before."
Editor's Note: All image used with this story are from the Medallion Restaurant Facebook page.
