Even though this may be the only chain of liquor/wine stores in the area, it's a great shop with…read morelots of variety. This particular location isn't the biggest but it seems to have the best variety and availability of unique products. They carry great bourbons, mixers, liqueurs, and wines. We found some new liqueurs to try and that's always fun- it gets boring seeing the same old same old every time. They have a great selection and area dedicated to PA-made products so it's neat to see what's made nearby. The employees have been nice for the most part but tend towards not being super outgoing at this location. The prices are average for most things but they do have special weekly deals that can be quite a steal! You can check online or in store for the discounts they have that week. They take carding very seriously- I had my ID scanned and I had to sign a receipt confirming I was 21+. The cashier had to sign it too. Maybe just something they're doing with the start of school but it can be a little bit of a hassle if you're in a rush. Overall a great store for all your liquor and wine needs (no beer!).

This is my favorite of the FW&GS outposts in the State College area. It seems to have the largest…read moreselection and most unique offerings, especially in terms of foreign import wines. Staff is generally helpful if you know what you're looking for, too!

On our second ever visit to State College, we decided to give Zeno's a try. (Our first visit to SC…read morewas very meh). Zeno's changed that. The atmosphere is College Underground - Very Low Key. They have an excellent beer list. Super knowledgeable staff and nice customers in general. Though we didn't eat here, one of the locals we met thought the burgers were pretty good. Guess I'll have to check it out next time!!!!

I'd never been to Zeno's on a weeknight early before. Very empty and brighter than usual, but still…read morefriendly service and a great beer selection. I wish there had been sour beers when I was in school. I would have had more options. I always liked the vibe at Zeno's and still do.

Very good very sweet wines. Prices are very reasonable. Only $7-$8 per glass. Flights were only $9read more

Wine was okay. It's a very chill area. I visited during trivia night which was cute, but I didn't…read moreplay as I was solo just looking for a break from a conference. I was asked what made me visit which felt a little odd. I probably wouldn't visit again alone, but I'd go with others. I gave it 4 stars because it was open when other places in the area were not (that's why I chose them over others).

So we went for take- out during move in weekend and it was really good…read more We ate in house recently and I'm going to say this very loud: the soups are served cold. I thought it was transport the first time that I needed to microwave my soup for 2 minutes but I encountered the now lukewarm soup on the second visit. Burgers were phenomenal. Skip the Poutine fries and get the old bay. For burgers: Lancaster: horseradish sauce on the side

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!

F A B U L O U S Staff Cocktails and Cuisine…read more Do not miss Central Reservation if you are in State College PA. We had such a great experience our first HH Saturday night we stopped in again Sunday for dinner and drinks. Makalah made our visits so wonderful she gets a shout out Thank You. Makalah, and her fellow bar staff. all made superb handcrafted (took a minute or too and so worth it) cocktails for us each night such as; Sweater Weather bourbon, Mexican Firing Squad tequila, and Sangria. We also enjoyed a excellent crisp Caesar salad with flank steak with our red wine was a great dinner. The staff of Central Reservation was welcoming, professional, and friendly and we appreciated that. Next visit to State College we are dining at Central Reservation for sure. Cheers.

One of my favorite cocktail bars in State College! They can get crowded, and in the summer, they…read moreslide the windows open so the other side of the bar on the street side is open to the outside. They used to have a huge drink menu but still offer plenty of unique options. I got the Pornstar Martini made with vanilla vodka. It came with a chaser of Prosecco. My husband asked the bartender for a suggestion, so he made him a vodka gimlet. We loved them both! I enjoy the vibes and decor at Central Reservation. It's not a student handout although it is connected to Local Whiskey (same owners). There are cool photos on the walls (lots of pop culture references) and the bar stools have painted celebrities on the back. We've not eaten anything here, but they do have a menu. Cheers!

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

The food was good. We had the salmon dinner and seafood manicotti. Large portions and lump crab and…read moreshrimp in manicotti plentiful. Sat outside and had good service

Watched an employee have a meltdown and yell at my server. Entire restaurant could hear it. He was…read moreextremely rude and unprofessional. Very uncomfortable to watch and hear.

Overall not a bad first visit. We were seated immediately on a Thursday before graduation weekend…read moreso that was a plus. Very clean inside and loved the open layout with many table types. Our server Jonah was very attentive and even had others asking if we were good during our visit. Food overall was ok. The house made chips were great! Burger was tasty but needed something else (tomato/lettuce maybe?). The pretzel appetizer was huge and that was very tasty. Overall I'd def come back and try something else!

We had a nice time at the Taphouse. They were the first stop after our long drive to State College,…read morePennsylvania. We checked into our hotel and headed over for dinner. This place is nice because it's attached to the Hyatt. Have a large selection of beer on draft and the food is solid. We visited on a Thursday night and we seated right away. Their menu has a lot of options. I went for the habanero burger and upgraded from fries to a house salad. The burger was done to my liking and the salad was the perfect side. We got great service and the place was clean and a bit on the upscale side for a brewery restaurant. My only complaint where the prices were just a little high, especially for state college, where you can get similar fare thank you so much thank you at lower prices elsewhere.

Ribeye and blue cheese side salad were great. Portions and pours were generous and the staff were…read morevery attentive. Went by myself and ate at the bar. Looking forward to bring the family.

I was celebrating my birthday. After dinner went to bar to watch a little of the game and the…read morebartenders were the biggest tools in the shed! They were obnoxious and just plain rude to the girls sitting at the bar and then - yeah. Assholes to me and my sons. That said the waitress we had was awesome - so I can't say it was an awful evening. Food was Meh....Service outstanding - except for the bartenders. They should not be in a service oriented occupation.

Went on a Sunday at 4:30. Very good food. Amazing Root-beer. Great service. The vibe of the whole…read moreplace is something that should be noted by anyone thinking of building a pub/restaurant. I will be going there again. My only complaint is the pricing, but in this economy that is typical.

I really like Otto's products, I finally went to the Pub & Brewery for the first time today. The…read morehost didn't say a word, I didn't even realize he was the host, which was not very welcoming. Second, there were at least five flies at our table, I had to move to another table. I killed about about three during our lunch but they were everywhere. Management needs go to Low's and get fly traps because flies flying around inside and around food is completely unsanitary. They were out of both steak and braised beef. I got a chicken salad with iceberg lettuce. The staff seems aware of flies and broken AC, so this comes down to management. I usually visit restaurants three times before leaving a final eval, but this stands as my review until my next visit.