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1. The Tavern Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(95)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • State College

Booked 34 times today

The Tavern Restaurant has proudly served downtown State College, Pennsylvania since 1948.A newly renovated historic institution, The Tavern specializes in contemporary classic American cuisine in the ambiance of a colonial tavern. Join us for elevated comfort food, timeless cocktails and first class service.

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2. Allen Street Grill

4.7

Exceptional(909)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • State College

Booked 14 times today

Located in the heart of downtown State College, our newly restored space offers an honest, no-fuss menu featuring modern American cooking. The bar program features classics-inspired craft cocktails and a thoughtfully curated biodynamic wine list including plentiful wines by the glass.Located on the second floor of Hotel State College, an iconic corner of hospitality in the community, the Grill has offered the community and alumni one of the grandest views of town and Penn State through floor-to-ceiling windows for more than 40 years. Thoughtfully restored and reimagined by new owners, Chef Karen Nicolas and the team set out to re-establish the Allen Street Grill as the epicenter of the downtown dining scene with a focus on local, quality ingredients and great hospitality.

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3. Lionne - The Nittany Lion Inn

4.4

Awesome(104)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • State College

Booked 7 times today

At Lionne, each dish is meticulously crafted with the freshest regional ingredients, celebrating Central Pennsylvania’s bounty of small farms and culinary artisans. From classic Inn dishes to exquisite plated creations, our menu reflects a dedication to superior quality.

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4. The Greek

4.6

Exceptional(262)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Greek • State College

Booked 5 times today

BYOB Authentic Greek Cuisine in State College, PA. After many years of serving the perfect American breakfast, The Original Waffle Shop's founder John Dimakopoulos brings his traditional Greek cuisine to you!From fresh and abundant vegetables to the most succulent kebabs, each dish has been perfected to showcase genuine Greek flavors.

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5. Federal Taphouse-State College

4.4

Awesome(199)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • State College

Booked 8 times today

A modern gathering place for great American scratch cooking. 100 Beers on tap and 10 Wines on tap!! Great place to book events with large parties. Be our guest!

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6. Olde New York

4.3

Awesome(157)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • State College

Booked 3 times today

Likening the era when pockets of immigrants settled in the boroughs of New York City and continued their old world traditions of camaraderie with wonderful food and warm hospitality. Here, at Olde New York, we hope to recreate that comfortable place for you to meet with your friends and family for traditional old world cuisine, fat deli sandwiches, savory salads and an array of refreshing beverages and splendid libations. So come on out to the old neighborhood and reacquaint yourself with the good times, good food and pleasantries of bygone years. Make Olde New York your neighborhood place.

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7. Grace at the Carnegie

3.9

Excellent(698)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • State College

Booked 9 times today

Grace Restaurant at the Carnegie House has been awarded for 10 consecutive years by State College Magazine the Best Fine Dining Restaurant and Best Romantic Restaurant!As you enter the dining room through the French doors from the library, a feeling of warmth and elegance beckons you to enjoy leisurely modern trending dining. A bow window allows dinner guests to view the beautiful flowers that surround Carnegie House and the woods surrounding the golf course. China, crystal, and silver grace the tables on crisp white table linen. Servers are attentive in providing for the needs of the guests who dine on trend-setting cuisine. From breakfast to elegantly prepared hors d'oeuvres and dinner selections, dining at Carnegie House is as spectacular as it is relaxing. The Library invites casual conversation while savoring a favorite cocktail or glass of wine from the Wine Spectator award winning selection.

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8. Mercato Mio - State College

3.7

Very Good(143)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • State College

Booked 3 times today

Mercato Mio is an Italian inspired restaurant located inside the Hilton Garden Inn, just minutes from Penn State. We strive to design dishes with an Italian-like simplicity so that the quality of our ingredients and the care with which they are handled defines and distinguishes us. The perfect location for a night out with friends, a special celebration or even a romantic date night. Come join us Sunday through Saturday 4pm-10pm. Can't wait to see you!

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9. Red Lobster - State College

4.0

Excellent(8)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • State College

Booked 1 time today

Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.

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10. Gigi's Southern Table

4.4

Awesome(1885)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Southern • State College

Booked 20 times today

Gigi's is as casual as it is chic; it’s a local farm-to-table experience capturing the sophisticated yet laid back ideals of southern hospitality. It’s a social gathering place for friends, whether you're aiming to impress out-of-town guests, linger over a romantic dinner or just want to enjoy a local craft beer in the lounge, come join us at our table.

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AndresVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •30 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Good food and Great service! Thanks for accommodating our group!
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Federal Taphouse-State CollegePrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• State College
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4.4
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DavidVIP
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Dinner was excellent as always. Chad is an excellent server. We really enjoyed our pre-Valentines Day dinner out! As well as our pre-dinner drink at the lobby bar. Thank you!!
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Allen Street GrillPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• State College
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4.7
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Douglas
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Had the veal chop. It was excellent. I've been looking looking for something that could compare to Zefirelli's in Herndon, VA. This could be it. We also had the halibut which was also very good. Better than the old NLI.
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Lionne - The Nittany Lion InnPrice: Expensive• American• State College
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4.4
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CathyVIP
Philadelphia County •15 reviews
4.0
Dined on Feb 8, 2025
Server was great. But I noted this was a birthday and there was no recognition of this. Host/Desk staff were openly discussing how much a patron spent the last time they were in to dine.Disappointing to make this res weeks in advance and no one acknowledged birthday. When I called to change number of people in party, I also mentioned that it was a birthday. I expect more.
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The Tavern RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• State College
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4.5
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Jerry
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 3, 2025
The food was exceptional! The caramel cake desert was out of this world!
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The GreekPrice: Moderate• Greek• State College
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4.6

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