We appreciated every part of this experience. The outside of the restaurant was clean and well kept, and the inside was comfortable and relaxing. Our server was sweet and helpful. The smash burger and the Chilean Sea Bass were excellent. Since it was my birthday eve, they gave me a complimentary piece of their delicious house made chocolate cake which came with a sparkler that lasted at least a minute. Since I've never seen this before, it was quite delightful! read more

Food and service were both great. The Brie and crab fries were delicious and so was the harvest bowl with salmon. read more

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This place was great! The french onion soup was delightful! Very cute in there with lots of greenery. Service was fast and food and drinks were all good. I have been to their brunch recently as well and that was also good. Will be back. read more

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Food was good until it took 30+ minutes to get 60% of a Burt cut of steak, though the ambiance was quite nice, but that's all. read more

Alter House Restaurant - New American Near Me - Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania

Alter House is always an experience to look forward to. We enjoyed Mother's Day brunch with parents. The food, cocktails, and service are always a level above. read more

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We had a wonderful dinner at this restaurant last night. The food was excellent--creative, flavorful, and full of interesting combinations that made the meal memorable. The waitstaff were friendly, attentive, and professional throughout the evening. They made us feel welcome and took great care of our table. My only real complaint was the noise level. There was a musician performing in the bar area, which is a nice touch in theory. We were fortunately seated a good distance away in the dining room, which was a relief at first. However, as our dinner went on, the music became significantly louder, making it difficult to hold a normal conversation across the table. For a dining experience, it would be great if the restaurant considered volume control or acoustics so that guests can still enjoy their meal and chat comfortably. Overall, I would definitely return for the outstanding food and service. read more

What an enjoyable Sunday brunch. I brought my mother here to celebrate her 87th birthday. We had a blast. Excellent cocktails. Excellent brunch entrees. Highly recommend the Spicy 926 burger. The service was spot on from the hostess, that seated us earlier than our reservation, to our bartender/server. Everyone was super efficient and accommodating. It was quite a memorable experience. Will definitely be back. read more

Alter House Restaurant - New American Near Me - Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania

We stopped in for late night drinks and this place was so cute! I can't wait to come back and try their food items! read more

Alter House Restaurant - S'mores espresso martini - New American Near Me - Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania

We had buffet service for a party of 31. Alter house did a terrific job of serving us with a buffet. Everything was warm and delicious. Service was good. read more

Everything was very good - from our Servers to the shared appetizers to the dessert. There were 4 of us and we all enjoyed our selections. We actually were able to the share the Mussel appetizer which gave each of us a nice portion of the starter. It was fun to try the Beer Flights because 2 of us got them, picking different ones, so we got to sample various tastes. Entrees ran from the giant-sized burger, to the equally large and perfectly cooked Pork Chop. The Lamb Chops were delicious and again perfectly cooked. The sides were very very good. The shared Cheese Cake desert was also a hit. With the above and 1 glass of wine the bill before tip was around $90 a couple. A great place to check out. read more

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Everything was amazing! Great service, amazing wait staff, loved the soft shell crab special, and the best bourbon selection around. Always a favorite go to for a nice quite elegant date night. read more

While on a girls trip, stopped in for brunch and was not disappointed. The decor is tasteful and with natural light, makes the area warm and inviting. The service was by far top-notch. The staff was friendly, attentive and very knowledgeable. The server even gave us recommendations of what to do in the area since we were from out of town. The brunch menu at Alter House has a variety of choices, with the eggs benedict having perfectly poached eggs and served with a wonderful hollandaise and ham. The fried chicken sandwich was on the larger side, but was perfectly crunchy. There was also a wide selection of brunch cocktails, including a mimosa tower which is perfect for a large group, and other unique house made concoctions. Overall, would rate it a top tier brunch spot for the area! read more

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I came here last night for New Years Eve (actually, celebrating a birthday), and was super impressed! I definitely needed reservations-- not sure if it was just because it was a holiday weekend, but I suspect this place is packed on the regular because it's pretty nice. Ambiance was on point. Lovely greenery wall, light wood accents, soft lighting, tasteful Christmas decorations. Tables were far enough apart that you don't feel like you're right on top of each other. Because it was NYE, there was a live acoustic guitar player, complimentary champagne, and a free photo booth, which were all unexpected and delightful surprises! Even without those wonderful extras, we would have had a great time. I went for the shrimp and potato ravioli (which had some chunks of lobster in the sauce) my mom had the halibut and a soup. Everything was cooked wonderfully and well balanced. Portions are modest but the food is filling and meant to be savored rather than gorged on. The quality of the cooking, presentation, and the freshness of ingredients certainly merits the price. I had been hoping to try the crab and brie fries but they didn't seem to be on the menu (maybe not the holiday menu, or maybe they're not on it anymore) but if they still have them I would return to try those too because I'm sure they're rocking. Service was phenomenal. Overall, a really lovely place and definitely worth a visit if you're looking for somewhere upscale yet warm and welcoming to dine in the Poconos! read more

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The food is outstanding and service is excellent. The restaurant ambiance is really nice. We loved the entrees we had and will be going back soon to try some more. read more

We were greeted and welcomed gracefully. It was our anniversary so they provided us with complimentary champagne which was nice. Dinner was great, food delish 10 out of 10. Service was awesome very attentive. Then at the end they gave us complimentary peach shots with a peach fruit puree based on our order drink of preference of the night which was admirable. It was great, great atmosphere. Great service. Definitely recommend. read more

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We sat at the bar and received exemplary service from Andrew who addressed all off our questions with patience and aplomb. He explained how they are known for their pork chop dish. We ordered it and it was dynamite. Paired with slaw with bacon bits and egg noodles, the thick chop was cooked perfectly with a honey bourbon sauce on the side. Overall, Alter House scores high points in all departments and the owner, Lish, is a charming and gracious host. Highly recommended! read more

While away for work, I stopped in. When I arrived I parked in the lot. I walked into a very nice restaurant. It was packed at the bar but found a seat. Tammy and Amanda were my bartenders, and they were great. I ordered wine and a lemon drop, and they were tasty. For my meal I got the seabass. It looked delicious but it needed salt. All in all I enjoyed! read more

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Second time here and food , drinks , and service all top notch. Can't wait to come Back! read more

Alter House Restaurant - Cosmo - New American Near Me - Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania

My family and I came here for dinner and being from California, where there are so many farm to table restaurants with amazing food, I was hopeful Alter House would measure up. And it did! I had the steak with chimichuri sauce and it was perfectly cooked, tender, and amazing taste! My family also had the pork hop, lamb, and veggie bowl and beet salad. Everyone loved their food and I can't wait to visit my family again so I can come back to the Alter House! Oh and the service was on point and the food came in a timely manner. read more

Service was 10/10. Waiter was genuine and very helpful. Food and drinks were really good but grossly over priced. If you're a millionaire, trying to impress a new date, or somebody who likes pretending that you're rich, this is the place to go. Very small portions! My fiancé and I are both still very hungry after eating at the alter house. Yet we managed to rack up a $150 bill! Two drinks and two entrees and a slice of cheese cake. If I could do it over I'd go to a different local spot with a more humble atmosphere and a good bang for your buck. Somewhere where I can spend $60-$100 bucks, get full, catch a buzz, and have some food to take home. Decent spot if you're into that kind of "fancy shmancy" thing but def not for me! I work hard for my money and I expect a fair deal when I go out to eat. read more

The service was excellent and befitted a first class restaurant. The food was very disappointing. Steak was expensive and mushy. I think that they sous vide it. The fish and chips were diner quality. I will not dine there again. read more

My fiance and I came to visit Alter House after hiking in the area. We were excited to visit and support a farm-to-table, as sustainability is of utmost importance to both of us. First off for covid era - we felt very safe with their protocols and distancing. The table was disinfected prior to our seating, and all staff had a face shield. Our server was very friendly and personable, and continued to follow up with us at appropriate times for refills on alcohol and water. My favorite thing is probably their beer list! Absolutely amazing local beers, all drafts at $6. The flatbread was the best dish of the night, you could have fooled both my fiance in I that the crust was cauliflower! The tomatoes were so fresh, summery and perfect. Both of our entrees were a bit disappointing. Overall we found both of them to be a bit bland. As for my chicken sandwich - I wanted to love it, but I didn't due to the lack of flavor. But the chicken itself was absolutely so tender, and fresh. His pasta tasted mostly of lemon and the flavors weren't cohesive or married, but the fettuccine itself was well made and had a nice texture. We were glad to have visited, thank you for having us Alter House. read more

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Excellent food and service. Let's talk about the awesome bar. I counted 18 bar stools! Love the outside with heaters too. Food was great. Drinks were excellent. read more

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I don't have enough time in my day to express how much we love Alter House! My husband and I come here for every single date night and really any chance we can get because it's our absolute favorite. The food is always a 10/10 (the crab and brie fries are a non negotiable when we visit) and I could rave about that for the entirety of this review but the drinks are always impeccable. Home made syrups, self crafted recipes and ingredients used from local farms, it just doesn't get any better than that. The staff is always incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and overall enjoyable to be around and the ambiance in the restaurant itself is wonderful. If you haven't visited yet, I highly suggest that you make a plan to! read more

I celebrated my birthday w/ my two sons, both who live out of town and we had an early reservation at the Alter House, 5:00 hoping to miss the Sat. night crowd. One son had never been there. Our Server, Beck, was amazing. Wonderful response to questions, was perfect in everything she did, a real pleasure. We ordered most of the "specials", some for the table, and our own entres. The beet salad, scallop dish, roasted brussell sprouts were absolutely wonderful. We each had a cocktail, then wine and all was perfect. Crowd filled up, very busy but we lacked for nothing. Then the bill. $145.00 I think and my son questioned the server re: an extra charge of $8.75? She said something about "overhead charge"? She asked for the Manager to explain. We saw him walking towards us, obviously angry, face stern. He explained it was to cover an "overhead" expense the Restaurant had to pay. One of us suggested it would be less insulting to increase the prices of the menu items rather than show this extra charge for "overhead". He literally threw a $10.00 bill at my son and stalked off. Not a good show at all. This should be a 5 star review. His behavior took away a star. He looked very young. Someone should should teach him customer service. All was perfect, until the final moment. What a shame.! read more

The food was exceptional. The first time I had a cart flavorful salmon. My wife enjoyed a deconstructed chicken parmigiana. The second time my wife stayed with her chicken dish. I went for the filet mignon. It was perfect. The service on both occasions (we sat at the bar) was exceptional. The wine by the glass is very reasonable. Our bartender was able to recreate a libation I had had in Boston. Last night I had a very nice espresso martini. read more

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My wife, also a doctor, and I made a reservation to go to Alter House. The restaurant has been open for some time. We decided to try it last night, January 19, 2023. We were seated within a minute of the reservation time. Over the next 20 minutes, three servers, the hostess, and the food delivery person saw us and noticed that we have not been given water. They saw that we had closed our menus and had decided what we wanted. However, no one came to wait on us. In fact, several of the servers acted like we were beneath them. The last time I felt that way was when my family and I were in Ireland. At one of the restaurants in Ireland, they loved us until they heard our American accents. Then they looked and treated us like the dirt on their shoes. Our treatment from the staff at Alter House was similar. My wife and I think it is because we were wearing jeans, and they thought we did not have the money to dine there. After we left, the owner did call us. However, we politely refused to go back. We will probably not return. From there, we went to Olive Garden. The server was so amazing (Alana) that we left her a tip that was a little more than 100% of the bill amount. read more

My daughter booked the private room for my retirement party for a Sunday brunch. We had the entire restaurant to ourselves. The food was beyond fantastic. But the highlight was truly the service. It was our first time there and we were treated as old friends. Hayden is a particular standout and all around genuinely nice person. read more

Enjoyed a nice family dinner here once, left quite satisfied with the classy and warm atmosphere and friendly waiter. The Caesar salad was fresh and delicious, I sampled a bit of the clam appetizer-- broth was crazy salty but tasty. I had the pasta bolognese-- a bit sweet, surprisingly, but the pasta noodles were delightful and fresh! My partner had the steak and it was drool worthy. I definitely stole her leftovers! read more

Nowhere near what I thought it would be. Very slow, poor service. Food overall was good, but desserts were awful. Small selection of food, huge amount of drinks. High prices. Won't be back. read more

The food is amazing!! Staff was Very timely and accommodating. Delicious fresh food and unique menu items. Drinks, app, main and dessert were all 10/10. The ambiance of this place is very calming and comfortable, I'm a huge fan of the giant plant wall! Can't wait to come back and see them as they grow! Thanks for a great first experience here, Altar House! read more

Alter House Restaurant - Smash patty and truffle fries with strawberry lemon drop martini - New American Near Me - Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania

Alter House is where our family likes to go to celebrate the important milestones together. The menu is seasonal but I've tired some dishes on multiple visits, like the crab & brie fries or summit smash patty (burger). If you are bringing a large group, they have a nice back room that was perfect for noisy kids, especially if you go early. Service has been great and the servers were helpful. read more

Great food ,service and ambiance absolutely love and enjoy the plant wall makes me happy Will certainly make many return visits read more

Fabulous farm to table menu, seasonal fresh ingredients, delicious! SOLSTICE HARVEST BOWL w/ blackened salmon is incredible. The cocktails are amazing. Service is impeccable, we had Alyssa, and ambiance is beautiful! Highly recommend & can't wait to go back! read more

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Alter House! This was my go spot for happy hour drinks, Sunday brunch, girls nights and dinner dates. I miss it so much since moving. The staff was always so friendly and welcoming, the atmosphere was calming and trendy and the live music was the cherry on top when dining indoors or outdoors. Let's talk about the food...SO fresh and SO delicious. The seasonal menu for both food and drinks was always something I looked forward to. The presentation of the food also says so much about the quality ingredients used and attentive chefs here. One of my favorite dishes is the pork chop dinner. I also enjoyed the smash patty burger, charcuterie board and crab and Brie fries on many occasions. I also recommend the featured flatbread and pasta dishes! As for drinks, I've probably tried almost every drink on the cocktail menu but my favorite is the 926 margarita! Can't wait to go back when I'm visiting NEPA next! read more

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Loooove this place so much! Everything I've ever tried is just to die for, drinks, and atmosphere is always on point.

Ate outside and it was loud (trucks on the highway) but cozy (several patio heaters.) excellent selection of chicken, pork, & vegetarian options plus excellent sides and desserts. Nice dinner & wine pairings. We had a crowd of 18 and it was a great night. read more

Pricey, pricey. But food is excellent and it's a really nice place. Outdoor area and music are awesome. Aging yuppie crowd.

We celebrated our anniversary at Alter House last evening. It was really lovely from beginning to end. There was a card on the table wishing us happy anniversary and we were offered complimentary champagne. The service and ambiance were exceptional. The food was amazing! We will be back! read more

Wonderful time at Alter house! Great food, delicious cocktails with huge menu! We felt so special celebrating our anniversary there. I loved the bbq chicken and homemade gnocchi! Our server Don did a really great job of making us feel special. We will definitely be back! read more