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Contemporary Colonial Atmosphere - The Tavern Restaurant, State College, PA

The Tavern Restaurant

4.6
4.6
101 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (814) 238-6116
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 101 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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
The Tavern Restaurant offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "delicious food" and a "cozy, beautiful atmosphere." Patrons appreciate the "outstanding service" and "knowledgeable staff," although some note inconsistencies in food quality and service. Highlights include the prime rib, veal osso buco, and shrimp and grits. Ideal for special occasions.
101 Reviews
  1. Kim

    Poconos

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit at The Tavern Restaurant and we loved it. We loved the unique design of the different rooms and the ambiance was excellent. Food was delicious and uniquely displayed. A wonderful experience overall.

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  2. Anne

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely, memorable evening with my daughter after a long chilly day touring PSU. Service was warm and attentive but never hovering, food (salmon, ravioli and chocolate torte) was delicious and artfully presented. We appreciated the special attention given to ensuring allergies were noted. Loved the cozy ambience. Can’t wait to return for other special occasions in years ahead.

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  3. MaryAnn

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the service was great.

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  4. Judith

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was good. Food and drinks were good and it was very cozy. Great waitress

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  5. Marina

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I had a fabulous meal here last night. He had prime rib and I had the veal osso buco. Both were amazing! Our waiter Logan was extremely attentive and knowledgeable as well. We will definitely be back on our next visit!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was cold or just not good and wayyyy over priced.

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  7. Cathy

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    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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  8. Ryan

    VIP

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience!! Beautiful, cozy and delicious food

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  9. Scott

    VIP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Ordered the bolognese, served with elbow macaroni. The worse bolognese I've ever ordered. They should remove it from the menu

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  10. Bhavna

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The manager is very good and hospitable! We enjoyed the atmosphere and food

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The Tavern Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 101 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 35 times today

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Google Map for The Tavern Restaurant

220 E College Ave, State College, PA 16801

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    State College
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
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