Alter House

4.9

850 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Innovative

Alter House Restaurant and Bar is a family owned Farm-to-Table Restaurant and Event Venue dedicated to seasonal, sustainable cuisine. It is our culinary mission to source the finest ingredients from regional farmers, artisan purveyors and local farms whenever possible. Here at Alter House Restaurant and Bar, sustainability is the forefront of our identity. The seasons will define our menu. Our goal at Alter House is to be the restaurant of choice in Northeast Pennsylvania. Our aim is to provide our guests with unique culinary offerings paired with incredible service, in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. We hold ourselves to the highest possible standard of excellence for food and service, dedicating ourselves to these core values and principles. By doing so, we focus on what we do best – Altering your dining experience.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(570) 319-6665
Website
http://summitalterhouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Whether it’s catering out a private event, a special dinner for two or a small gala, our team will make sure it’s memorable. Our main space is a perfect setting for private dining events that range from 12 to 70 people. Depending on the size of the event, the restaurant space can be divided to accommodate large party dinners. Private dining menus are customized by our talented Culinary Team from seasonally-inspired offerings. Our Outdoor Tented Patio and the Private Dining Room located adjacent to the Alter House Restaurant is ideal for daytime business meetings, bereavements, corporate dinners, social celebrations and cocktail receptions. They both accommodates 12 to 40 people comfortably. Make Alter House your event venue of choice today. For booking or more information contact: alterevents@summitalterhouse.com or by telephone at (570)319.6665
Private party facilities
Whether it’s a special dinner for two or a small gala, our team will make sure it’s memorable. Contact us today for more information!

Location
926 Lackawanna Trl, Clarks Summit, PA 18411
Neighborhood
Clarks Summit
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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HOUSE FLATBREAD$12.00
Chef's Seasonal Selection Gluten Free Cauliflower Crust +4| Vegan Mozzarella +1
- Menu$12.00
VEGETARIAN FLATBREAD$13.00
Cauliflower Crust, Gruyere, Local Roasted Harvest, Confit Garlic, Local Greens Vegan Mozzarella +1
- Menu$13.00
BIANCO FLATBREAD$11.00
BIANCO FLATBREAD11 Confit Garlic & Onion, Rosemary, Brie & Romano GLUTEN FREE CAULIFLOWER CRUST +3 VEGAN MOZZARELLA +1
- Menu$11.00
CHARCUTERIE BOARD$18.00
Cured Meats, Artisan Cheeses, Seasonal Mustard, Seasonal Compote, Assorted Nuts, Local Honey, Crostini (gluten-free crackers available upon request)
- Menu$18.00
PAN SEARED DAY BOAT SCALLOPS$19.00
Pan Seared, Herb Polenta, House-made Blueberry Ginger Compote
- Menu$19.00
CRAB & BRIE FRIES$12.00
House-Cut Fries, Jumbo Lump Crab, Brie Cream, Dill
- Menu$12.00
"HUMMUS" FRIES$10.00
Roasted Pepper & Candied Onion, House-made Orange Chipotle Aioli
- Menu$10.00
CLAMS & HERBS$18.00
Littleneck Clams, Sweet Italian Sausage, Lemon Herb Broth, Romano Cheese, Grilled Baguette
- Menu$18.00
HUMMUS BOARD$13.00
House-made Hummus, Fresh Carrots, Peppers & Cauliflower, Naan
- Menu$13.00
CHEF'S TACOS$18.00
Chef's Seasonal Selection
- Menu$18.00
HOUSE BRUSCHETTA$16.00
Garlic Herb Bread, Purple Pepper Farm's Heirloom Tomato, Onion, Garlic, Herbs, Burrata, Balsamic Vinegar
- Menu$16.00

FROM THE FIELD

HOUSE SEASONAL CAESAR$11.00
Rowlands Greens,EVOO, Anchovy Crumble, House Garlic Dressing-chicken+6/shrimp+8/salmon+13
- Menu$11.00
SALT ROASTED BEETS$10.00
Salt Roasted Red & Golden Beets, Honey Whipped Ricotta, Brown Butter Crumble, Honey Vinaigrette
- Menu$10.00
SUMMER HARVEST$11.00
Endless Roots Arugula & Chicory, Local Summer Berries, Ricotta Salata, House White Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Menu$11.00
LOCAL HOUSE SALAD$8.00
Mixed Endless Roots Greens, Shaved Spring Harvest, House-Made White Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Menu$8.00

SEASONAL ENTREES

"CHICKEN PARMESAN"$28.00
Chargrilled Free Range Chicken Breast, Crispy Local Eggplant, Hydroponic Tomato, Local Greens, Fresh Mozzarella
- Menu$28.00
CHAR GRILLED PRIME PORK CHOP$32.00
House Panzanella, Brioche Crouton, Local Greens, Golden Beet, preserved Cherries, Bull's Blood Puree
- Menu$32.00
CHARGRILLED FILET MIGNON$39.00
8oz Hand-cut USDA Prime Filet, Local Roasted Seasonal Harvest, Yukon Smashers, Demi-Glace, House Black Garlic Butter
- Menu$39.00
LOBSTER FETTUCINI$28.00
House-made Pasta, Dill, Garlic, Shallot, Lemon Beurre Blanc
- Menu$28.00
PAN SEARED SEA BASS$36.00
Basmati Rice Black Eyed Pea Blend, House Summer Fruit Relish
- Menu$36.00
SEASONAL HARVEST BOWL$21.00
Lemon-Shallot Basmati, Seasonal Fruit, Bok Choy, Smoked Almonds,Local Roasted Heirloom Carrots & Cauliflower, Seasoned Avocado, House-made Sweet Soy...add grilled portabella +4 | add chicken +6 | add shrimp +8 | add salmon +13
- Menu$21.00
SUMMIT SMASH PATTY$18.00
Twin Grass Fed Beef Patties, Cooper, House Secret Sauce, Chef's Pickles, Toasted Brioche, Pommes Frites BOARDWALK+2 *TRUFFLE+5
- Menu$18.00
926 BURGER$17.00
Char Grilled Grass Fed Beef, Smoked Cheddar, Candied Jalapenos, Grilled Slab Bacon, Fire Roasted Jalapeno Aioli-BOARDWALK+2 *TRUFFLE+5
- Menu$17.00
BUNLESS BLACK BEAN VEGGIE BURGER$18.00
Char Grilled, House-made Guacamole, Local Greens, Vegan Mozzarella, Pommes Frites BOARDWALK+2 *TRUFFLE+5
- Menu$18.00
PASTA FEATURE$22.00
Chef's Seasonal Selection
- Menu$22.00

SEASONAL KIDS MENU

MAC & CHEESE$8.00
Penne Pasta with House-Made Creamy Cheese Sauce
- Menu$8.00
CHICKEN TENDER MEAL$12.00
Breaded Chicken Tenders, Pommes Frites
- Menu$12.00
PRIME BEEF SLIDERS MEAL$12.00
Two Prime Beef Sliders, Cheese, House Pickle, Pommes Frites
- Menu$12.00
CHEESE FLATBREAD$8.00
House Red Sauce, Pizza Cheese Blend (Gluten-Free Cauliflower Crust +2)
- Menu$8.00

What 850 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Scranton / Poconos
Best Overall
Scranton / Poconos
Best Food
Scranton / Poconos
Best Service
Scranton / Poconos
Best Ambiance
Scranton / Poconos
Best Value
Scranton / Poconos
Kid-friendly
Scranton / Poconos
Innovative
Scranton / Poconos
Healthy
Scranton / Poconos
Hot spot
Scranton / Poconos
Great for fine wines
Scranton / Poconos
Great for outdoor dining
Scranton / Poconos
Lively
Scranton / Poconos
American
Scranton / Poconos
Most Booked
Poconos Mountain Region
Best Overall
Poconos Mountain Region
Best Food
Poconos Mountain Region
Best Service
Poconos Mountain Region
Best Ambiance
Poconos Mountain Region
Best Value
Poconos Mountain Region
Kid-friendly
Poconos Mountain Region
Innovative
Poconos Mountain Region
Healthy
Poconos Mountain Region
Hot spot
Poconos Mountain Region
Great for fine wines
Poconos Mountain Region
Great for outdoor dining
Poconos Mountain Region
Lively
Poconos Mountain Region
American
Poconos Mountain Region
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alter House is a remarkable dining destination, praised for its "amazing food," "exceptional service," and "beautiful atmosphere." Diners rave about the "creative menu," "fantastic cocktails," and "attentive staff." The restaurant's "commitment to local ingredients" and extensive drink selections, including "perfect Old Fashioneds," make it a standout choice for any occasion.

850 Reviews

D
Diane
VIP
Poconos
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always enjoy the food and service at Alter House. The servers are very attentive and the food is fresh and delicious
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Autumn
VIP
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always such an amazing time. Food was delicious, service was equally good. Drinks too!
Alter HouseResponded 2 days ago
Autumn, Thank you for your support. We love seeing familiar faces walk through our doors. See you again soon!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful atmosphere, friendly service, fabulous food and drinks!!
Alter HouseResponded 2 days ago
We appreciate you!!!
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J
Jenifer
VIP
Poconos
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were very pleased with food, service and environment. I would highly recommend.
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Tricia
Poconos
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and ambiance- I’m gluten and dairy free and the staff is great at accommodating my needs- I love burgers and ate the smash burger over salad- this means the flavor of the burger is really important (no added cheese, sauce etc) the flavor of the Alter House smash burger was out of this world! I also love their creative cocktails and wine list.
Alter HouseResponded 2 days ago
Tricia, We are so pleased to hear you were able to have options even with your dietary restrictions. We want everyone to be able to enjoy the quality of ingredients and the art Chef puts on the plates. Cheers to you!
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Faith
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been here a few times and have loved everything every single time. This time, we had Alyssa as our server who was attentive and sweet. Hayden also passed by our table a few times to make sure everything was up to par. The cocktails were fantastic and the food was delicious. Can’t wait to come back.
Alter HouseResponded 2 days ago
Faith, Thank you for continuing shared memories here at Alter House. We are so lucky to have guests who appreciate the entirety of what we do. Don't be a stranger!!
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Toni
Poconos
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great drinks, awesome service, beautiful dining area. So much to like. Love that they have great Old Fashioneds on the drink menu. Pork chops are amazing and we always get the charcuterie board!
Alter HouseResponded 2 days ago
Toni, Thank you for your kind words. Sounds like you did dinner the right way!!
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Pat
VIP
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always enjoyable, always great food and always great service.
Alter HouseResponded on February 20, 2025
Pat, Thank you for joining us. Don't be a stranger see you soon.
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J
Jim
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Drinks, dinner and dessert all a “10” All of the staff that we encountered were friendly and knowledgeable
Alter HouseResponded on February 20, 2025
Jim, Guest named Jim a "10". Thank you for the kind words!
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K
Kim
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit to Alter House and it was a great experience. Our server, Alyssa, was upbeat and very welcoming. There was a great selection of craft beers and specialty cocktails. The menu selections were well plentiful and all looked delicious.
Alter HouseResponded on February 20, 2025
Kim, We are pleased to hear your first experience was one worth writing about. Thank you so much for enjoying valentines weekend with us. Cheers!
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FAQs

Alter House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (570) 319-6665.

Alter House is rated 4.9 stars by 850 OpenTable diners.

Alter House does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

926 Lackawanna Trl, Clarks Summit, PA 18411

Additional information

Neighborhood
Clarks Summit
Hours of operation
Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://summitalterhouse.com/
Phone number
(570) 319-6665
Catering
Whether it’s catering out a private event, a special dinner for two or a small gala, our team will make sure it’s memorable. Our main space is a perfect setting for private dining events that range from 12 to 70 people. Depending on the size of the event, the restaurant space can be divided to accommodate large party dinners. Private dining menus are customized by our talented Culinary Team from seasonally-inspired offerings. Our Outdoor Tented Patio and the Private Dining Room located adjacent to the Alter House Restaurant is ideal for daytime business meetings, bereavements, corporate dinners, social celebrations and cocktail receptions. They both accommodates 12 to 40 people comfortably. Make Alter House your event venue of choice today. For booking or more information contact: alterevents@summitalterhouse.com or by telephone at (570)319.6665
Private party facilities
Whether it’s a special dinner for two or a small gala, our team will make sure it’s memorable. Contact us today for more information!

Gift card

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Alter House

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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SEASONAL SMALL PLATES

HOUSE FLATBREAD$12.00

VEGETARIAN FLATBREAD$13.00

BIANCO FLATBREAD$11.00

CHARCUTERIE BOARD$18.00

PAN SEARED DAY BOAT SCALLOPS$19.00

CRAB & BRIE FRIES$12.00

"HUMMUS" FRIES$10.00

CLAMS & HERBS$18.00

HUMMUS BOARD$13.00

CHEF'S TACOS$18.00

HOUSE BRUSCHETTA$16.00

FROM THE FIELD

HOUSE SEASONAL CAESAR$11.00

SALT ROASTED BEETS$10.00

SUMMER HARVEST$11.00

LOCAL HOUSE SALAD$8.00

SEASONAL ENTREES

"CHICKEN PARMESAN"$28.00

CHAR GRILLED PRIME PORK CHOP$32.00

CHARGRILLED FILET MIGNON$39.00

LOBSTER FETTUCINI$28.00

PAN SEARED SEA BASS$36.00

SEASONAL HARVEST BOWL$21.00

SUMMIT SMASH PATTY$18.00

926 BURGER$17.00

BUNLESS BLACK BEAN VEGGIE BURGER$18.00

PASTA FEATURE$22.00

SEASONAL KIDS MENU

MAC & CHEESE$8.00

CHICKEN TENDER MEAL$12.00

PRIME BEEF SLIDERS MEAL$12.00

CHEESE FLATBREAD$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Alter House offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Alter House restaurant rated?

Does Alter House offer gift cards?

Is Alter House currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card