I went up the state college for the first football game and as expected every place was packed. We…read morewere able to get into American ale House and it really hit the spot. We sat at the piano bar I had the scalloped salad. The scallops were cooked perfectly the salad really gets the spot we also ordered sliders. The sliders were cooked perfectly and we're so juicy. Despite the crowds our service was amazing never had an empty glass. It is a great choice if you have a big group.

Half of the oysters we got were not fresh. Also ordered a tomahawk steak medium rare. Came out…read moreextremely rare and still cold in the middle. Let the waitress know nicely but she said 'it's a thick steak so it's impossible to cook through'. Had been a few times and the food wasn't bad, but I will likely not be returning.

Happy Valley has seriously upped their game. By far our happiest surprise was their soups. Ther…read morereminded is of the great soups we had at a restaurant in Millheim - and then we found out the chef is the same guy! So far the Mushroom Bisque, Cream of Chestnut, and Roasted Cauliflower with Bluey Cheese and Bacon have been big winners. Thank you HVBC!

We stopped by on our way to a tour of PSU. I had a salad and my daughter had a Cesar salad both…read morewere good. My wife and son also enjoyed their lunch. Our waitress was new and very nice. She was a lot of fun. So a cool place the whole vibe is very nice. If you are in the state college area check it out

Great place .Finally a True Penn State Sports bar - memorabilia is awesome and fun to walk around…read moreand look at past and present Penn State greats . Something for everyone!. You can either watch sports in the bar or have dinner and drinks in the dining area . There is even a mechanical bull in the basement bar Food and service excellent , a can't miss place in State College

First time and what an awesome experience here at LIVE sitting at the bar. Great service, excellent…read morefood and an amazing Penn State atmosphere. I got the Fredo chicken cheesesteak and shoestring fries. Delicious and large enough for two. Wife got the lobster ravioli and loved it. Great dinner and nice cold beers. We will see you again!

Allen Street is far and away the best place for a nice dinner in State College. The menu rotates…read moreseasonally and you can tell there's real passion behind the selections. The staff is SO incredibly welcoming and friendly, and always points us towards great dishes (shoutout to Kip, whenever he's my server I always just order whatever he recommends!). So far some of my favorites have been the espresso-crusted venison (winter 2025-26) and the ramp risotto (spring 2026). It's rare to find a place with so much passion for local ingredients and showcasing the season. This is the obvious spot for a celebration or to impress your out-of-town guests. The place is also gorgeous. It's cozy without being dark. The staff always welcomes you and checks in frequently. I also want to give a shoutout to the cocktails. Everything here is very well crafted and there's great variety. I also love the wines. The list is extensive, but you can't go wrong choosing a bottle from the seasonal highlights on the menu. Even if you don't have time for dinner, it's worth stopping at the bar just for a drink!

This review is for the Lobby Bar on the 2nd floor of the Allen Street Grill…read more This is the best cocktail bar in State College if you need a strong drink to unwind after attending whatever crazy festivals that you are in town for. Given that the Lobby bar is on the 2nd floor of the Allen Street Grill, it is away from the hustle and bustle of College Ave. As a whiskey fan, we enjoyed both LB Martinez and Philly-Philly.

From the entrance to this fine restaurant, the tone was set with a welcoming and friendly staff…read more We had a drink at the bar before the rest of our party arrived. The bar tenders were friendly and discussed the menu at length with us. When the second part of our party arrived, they immediately seated us at the time of our reservation. We were able to change to a more comfortable table because some of our party had had a knee replacement and were uncomfortable at the original table. Our waiter was charming and friendly. He provided exceptional service throughout the course of our visit. All parties enjoyed the food. Most thought it well worth returning. Further, my meal was amazing. Pics are included with notes below. We recommend the steaks, shrimp and grits, and the steak salad. And maybe an original sin or 2. A great place to celebrate with friends and family. Highly recommended.

Group ordered drinks & dinner. Good Old Fashioned, but the bitters were a bit off. Service by PSU…read morestudent was top notch. Had the pork shank osso bucco- but was not a fan. Edible, but missing a lot of flavor. (Was it pork or beef? I couldn't tell) Mashed potatoes were ok. Weird mustard seed in the gravy just didn't fit. And the sprig of rosemary? That was worthless. I should have had the steak salad. The Manhattan for after was good As was the apple jar with ice cream that seemed to redeem the night. Easily big enough serving for two. It made up for the pork. Was not cheap... so... that hurt the rating. We sat outside, which was good on a nice night. Interior seating looked nice. Would return, but would order something else for my entree.

Great spot…read more Understaffed, but they get it done. Cook is great. Beet salad was fresh. Dry rub wings great! Ranch is decent. Nice locals! I had a few local brew Trail IPA hazy #Tiptop

Great food, clean restaurant, very unassuming, but absolutely worth it! One of the best burgers and…read moresome of the best wings I've ever had!

Passable fare and drinks - somewhat expensive since for that they were. I give four stars though…read morebecause the service was very friendly. The hotel has a festive environment and this was a nice respite from a busy campus.

Outstanding salmon and scampi! Skillet cookie was sweet, hot and cold handmade ice cream…read more Lily was our waitress, so polite, well spoken and accommodating. She gave such apt description of entrees that we were overjoyed as she was accurate in every way. First time I've had exceptional salmon since Washinton state fresh caught! We will return and we're local State College residents! Best hotel restaurant ever. Thank-you. M&L

This review is for take-out as I was TAPPED out after freshman orientation and the heat. Let's…read morestart with why it is 5 stars when I'm going to make some critical comments....the reason? The burger was that good. Because I want to end on a positive, let me start with negatives: the fries were okay. Normally these are a side dish not worth mentioning but this restaurant makes them a star with a fry menu. ( I humbling suggest they try frying in beef tallow to make it a whole other fry experience). The other critical comment is my French onion soup (on take out) was really cold and we weren't late nor (but for the fries) anything else cold. To give you reference, I microwaved for 1 minute and was still cold and did another 1:30. But it was delicious. Now, why 5 stars? The burgers. My son and I both got the Lancaster burger with horseradish mayo on the side and substituting wagyu. It was heaven. It was perfection. We still think and talk about that burger and any food that makes you miss is worth 5 stars!

5 Star. 10/10…read more Highly Recommend. Best burgers in State College. Add in the experience with the Table Fries (everything fries taste like a Middleswarth Chip) the food here is top notch. One of our favorite stops in State College to meet up with family. Service is quick, the staff and waitress were helpful on suggestions and keep it real with you regarding what they like/don't like. The setting with the fireplace and views of the golf course and lake are beautiful. Love this spot. If you are heading to State College, give it a go!

I was in town visiting family when we swung by the Red Horse Tavern for dinner. A quaint spot with…read morea classic look the Horse has friendly staff and a parking area that is easy to get in and out of. The recent menu has a great diversity of options ranging from salads, sandwiches, and entrees. I elected to go with the Birra ramen, not something I would expect to find at this establishment or in this neck of the woods. I was knocked back at how good it was. The broth had rich flavor and the right amount of spice, not enough to burn your mouth, but warm it up and tingle your lips. The beef was tender and cooked to perfection. It hit the spot on a chilly winter night. If you find yourself in the gap and looking for spot to grab a good hearty bite to eat and drink, the Red Horse is your spot!

First timers and overall the food was amazeballs and service was good. Parking was not the…read moregreatest, but what do you expect for 630 Friday evening. We started with fried pickles and they were good..I'm not much of a pickle guy. I had the old fashion burger with froes and a side salad. Burger rocked and the fries were amazing. The side salad was top notch, my favorite dressing orange vinaigrette. My wife had the french dip and loved it. My daughter and her best buddy "E" shared the smashburger and burria taco dishes...they loved it and were stuffed. Thank You Mikayli for the wonderful service and such a friendly server.

Had N excellent mushroom burger and husband had chicken sandwich BLT. All were delicious, fast,…read morecourteous service and cool decor

I'll start by saying the food here is consistently really good. The cook does a great job, and the…read moremain bartender is always excellent--friendly, attentive, and on point. Fantastic she is. That said, the table service has been frustrating on multiple visits. Getting a simple refill can take 20-30 minutes, which shouldn't be the case for something that takes less than a minute. It's happened often enough that it feels like a pattern rather than a one-time issue. The main server, is friendly at first, but tends to forget requests--especially refills--and we've had to ask multiple times before getting one. It makes the overall experience feel disorganized and, at times, a bit frustrating. Even if he walks to the table, and we ask, he'll get to another table and then forget my table. Makes NO SENSE. Oh and quick to shut the tab down too and send a bill pronto! Interestingly, service at the bar is noticeably better, which makes the inconsistency stand out even more. At the time writing this review, the entire floor here isn't even that busy. So I don't understand what is so hard to refresh a patron. I really want to like this place because the food and some of the staff are great, but the lack of consistent service makes it hard to fully enjoy the experience. Good service goes a long way in bringing customers back. We've been coming here for almost half a year. I'll be heading somewhere else. Note to other patrons: If you don't get a seat at the bar, good luck getting a drink at the table.