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Allen Street Grill, State College, PA

Allen Street Grill

4.7
4.7
915 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (814) 231-4745
  • Website
    https://allenstreetgrill.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Karen Nicolas
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining spaces and menu options can accommodate groups of various sizes, budgets and occasions. We would love to help you plan the perfect event in our historic space!
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (814) 231-4745
  • Location
    100 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801-3838
  • Neighborhood
    State College
  • Parking details
    Two parking garages are located within a block of the restaurant, one on Pugh Street and the other on Frasier Street.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

Experiences

  • All About The Importers

    $85.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 20, 2025 only
    6:00 PM
    $85 pp A focus on understanding importers and their influence on how we experience wine. We will look at 8 importers that we have trusted for many many years through a variety of styles and regions. While scores on wines can sometimes be helpful, understanding the palate of the person selecting the wine directly from the winery and finding those who you share a similar palate with is even more helpful.

Menu

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What 915 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Contemporary American

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Overall

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Food

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Service

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Ambiance

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Value

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Good for groups

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Neighborhood gem

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Good for special occasions

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Lively

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Allen Street Grill in State College offers a "wonderful place to have dinner" with a "nostalgic setting" and "incredible views" overlooking Penn State's campus. Diners rave about the "excellent food" and "attentive service," with menu highlights like "seafood risotto," "duck meatloaf," and "pasta carbonara." Perfect for celebrations and special occasions!

915 Reviews

  1. Kimber

    Richmond4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The onion bisque was wonderful and we loved the coffee encrusted lamb chops. It’s the best restaurant in town!

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  2. Jeffrey VIP

    Philadelphia20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is creative and consistently outstanding. Service was very pleasant and efficient. One of the best — perhaps the best — in State College.

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  3. JeannieP VIP

    Pittsburgh65 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great as always, but the service was exceptional. Rachel is an excellent server.

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  4. Cynthia

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We get to eat here 2 times a year and every time it gets better. Last night was the best yet. The drinks are amazing, we get the Gin and tonic and Paloma - they are crisp, light, and refreshing to start the meal. Appetizers are had scallops and baked onion soup. The scallops had a pomegranate caviar on top, perfectly seared, and the sauce so good, we asked for more bread to not wasted it! The baked onion soup had many layers of flavor. Dinner had the Branzino with clams and mussels, Parppadelle, Seafood Risotto, and our favorite The Ribeye with potatoes and Brussel Sprouts. The flavor profile and many layers of flavor in each bite, takes you to whole other world. This is in my top 3 places I have eaten in my life! Bonus we get to eat her multiple times a year!

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  5. Jill VIP

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great experience. The food was wonderful and the bartenders did an amazing job. They go nice and beyond !! I can’t wait to go back .

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  6. Tyler

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Slightly on the pricey side but ABSOLUTELY worth the price. The food and drinks are fantastic, with drink options you probably not find anywhere else. The staff is extremely knowledgeable of all the food and beverages and can answer any questions.

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  7. Marc

    New York City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was Valentine’s Day and the waiter asked us order everything together, which I typically will not do. I was fine with this but the food took a really long time anyway, but it was staggered.  I have to give it past your Valentine’s Day great location, clean nice restaurant. Good food.

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  8. David VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    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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  9. Tanya

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious…especially the butterscotch mousse dessert!! Only negative, I wish it was a bigger menu with a few extra choices, especially appetizers.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    22nd birthday dinner with my parents! Dinner was amazing and so was the dessert. Wait staff is amazing here.

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FAQs

Allen Street Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (814) 231-4745.

Allen Street Grill is rated 4.7 stars by 915 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Allen Street Grill

100 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801-3838

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    State College
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Two parking garages are located within a block of the restaurant, one on Pugh Street and the other on Frasier Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Karen Nicolas
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine
  • Website
    https://allenstreetgrill.com/
  • Phone number
    (814) 231-4745
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining spaces and menu options can accommodate groups of various sizes, budgets and occasions. We would love to help you plan the perfect event in our historic space!
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (814) 231-4745
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