Walked in to the bar and it was crowded. Went to the only two bar stools opened and a customer told me I couldn't sit there. The entire bar was watching some minor league hockey and this customer didn't want anyone sitting in front of her. Nobody from the bar management team made an effort to accommodate the two of us. On my way out there was some chuckling and smart ass comments. I've been here three times and found the food good and the service reasonable. After this visit, I will never return. Went down the street to Franklin street bar where the food and the service was much more accommodating. read more

Would give this place a zero rating if I could. Bartender was not friendly. Got the feeling that I was sitting in one of the regulars' favorite seats, and that I was "lucky" that they let me sit there. An obnoxious patron decided what all patrons would watch on television. The menu consists of the same, typical bar food that every other place offers. I won't go back. read more

I've been going to Scott's for years and never miss it when in Johnstown. They have a great selection of food and beverages. Prices are very good. I absolutely love their tacos. The large is as long as a child's arm! The owner always makes people feel at home. Very busy and fun on a hockey night. read more

We ordered a couple times since our neighbor suggestion. Its not a traditional Taco. It is a different take on Tacos. The only way to determine is to order some. Hint- do not order when there is a concert or game going on at the Arena down the road. It could take some time to complete your order. read more

I have been coming to Scott's for years. Scott is one of the nicest guys around. The first time I went in, he talked to my husband and I for about 20 minutes. We live in Harrisburg, but I have family in Johnstown, so I go out there pretty often. The bar is small and not good for large groups. The setting is very low key-- Football and hockey signs and pennants line the walls. The bar area is well-stocked for a small place. The prices are fantastic!!! The tacos are delicious here! They are on a thick, soft shell. The meat is seasoned very well and it comes with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and two hot sauces. It gets super busy when there's a game or show at the war memorial. It's right across the street from the memorial, so people flock here. his is a great place to chill and have some drinks and good food. read more

This place is pretty small and cozy--maybe four tables, and about eight seats at the bar. They had the usual stuff on tap, and then--gratefully and inexplicably--Honkers Ale by Goose Island. We got an order of wings as an app, and a burger and taco. After seeing photos, the lady made sure to order a small. When the thing came out, it was as big as what we expected the large to be. So yes, they're huge. And it's more like a large, folded quesadilla than taco, but no complaints here--doughy, cheesy, and tasty. My burger was pretty darn good. Very basic, but done well. Worked for me. We ordered the wings well done and they were a little on the other side for me. I'm guessing they were just done regular. They do their wings dry and then give you the sauce you want to dip, which strangely costs extra, but also works well enough. (The lettuce and tomato on my burger cost extra, too, but hey.) As for the clientele...there were three groups of people at the bar who seemed to be locals. Overheard by one group was, "We should have stormed the White House by now." Overheard by another was, "I love the Lord and the bible with all my heart." But they might best be summed up by this anecdote: We were watching the Rangers/Canadiens game on TV. When the Canadiens scored, the woman raised her hands and clapped. Shortly thereafter a brief argument ensued wherein there was a discussion about which was which team; it turned out she thought the Rangers had scored. A few minutes later she was again confused, as she seemed upset that the Rangers scored. That all said, the food was good, reasonably priced, good beer (also reasonably priced), and out server, who I think may have been the co-owner, was really nice and attentive. And don't forget the free entertainment. read more

I would give this place zero stars if I could. During thunder in the valley, I was literally served a beer with fecal matter on it (rats?) and the owner took it from me without apology and charged me for a new one. Against my better judgment, I returned with some friends. As I was speaking with another friend's parents, I decided to play the jukebox which was behind their table. I got scolded by the owner for this. Not a scandalous song and not bothering anyone...not my fault u put your jukebox behind a table. Atmosphere = Divey. Small. Bathrooms are disgusting. Service = Slow (rude obvi). Food = average...go to Taco Bell and get a chalupa if you want one of their "tacos". If you want a "punky's" taco there are plenty of other places that have them in town. GROSS. read more

Going to Scott's is like seeing what your future would hold if you started huffing paint in your free time. The lighting is that of an operation room, but without the corresponding cleanliness. This allows you to see the other patrons as they decide whether or not you're worth robbing. Scott's had an excellent match of Wrestlemania on the TV the night I walked in. While the TV was interesting to watch, the commentary from the excited degenerates at the bar was where the real thrill emanated from. Two stars for cheap beer and being allowed to leave with my life. They would have gotten three stars if they accepted Amex. read more

Can't go to the War Memorial and not go to Scott's. Best tacos around. Scott is awesome! Good service and good food. Between periods at Scott's is the place to be read more

Meh. This place was suggested by a local who I was doing business with, so I went for lunch. I got one small beef taco, which is what they're known for and was suggested by my colleague and the waitress. The taco was very large. The house-made taco shell was made of flour and then fried on one side making it more like a Chalupa shell. The filling was very plainly seasoned and cheddar cheese iceberg lettuce and tomato. The hot sauces were a Tabasco knock off and some other run-of-the-mill mild hot sauce. All in all, nothing really good about this place other than the very friendly service. The food was more situated for a cafeteria setting or someplace like a ski lodge or the beach where you want a ton of calories and you don't care about flavor or quality. read more

The food here is delicious here and the service is great! I love the tacos because they are always made fresh and taste great! I would recommend this place over taco bell any day because this food is homemade and just tastes better. The owner is very friendly and nice as well wich makes a very good environment to be in! read more

Great food and people. It's in a central location downtown. Periodically stop by to get a taco.

Scott's is a Johnstown hockey-folk tradition. Taco's are tasty and huge. They made Duck Farts for us, just way I like them. Scott is one of the nicest most out - going bar owners there is. If you are playing at the War Memorial, you have to get there early and hit Scott's. It's small but cozy, and the locals are super friendly. You can't help ending up in a conversation with somebody over football or hockey. read more

Scott's By Dam is a great little restaurant in downtown Johnstown! This place has that friendly everyone knows everyone type feel and really good food to boot. The burgers are large and delicious and the locals rave about the Taco's..This is not your typical Mexican style taco... but really good and unique and did I mention HUGE? This is a great place to stop before or after a hockey game in downtown Johnstown, being it's right beside the arena. Give this place a try you'll be happy you did! read more

The tacos are something of a local legend and the reality matches the legend. The owner and his son run the place and they're super friendly and hospitable.....unless you get into it with them regarding sports haha. The only problem with this place is it's terribly small. It's usually a non-issue, but if there's a hockey game or something at the War Memorial, forget it. I overheard Scott the owner talking on the phone with someone that wanted to bring a bus load of people before a hockey game. Scott said, "Have you been here before? Where would I put you?" Lol read more

The food was very good and the staff was very nice. I only have one complaint that the food was slow and came out at different times but that wasn't a problem and the wait was well worth it. The building was clean and my taco was huge. read more

I love this place. They have great food, best tacos in town and the owner takes it personally to know everyone who stops by. Friendly atmosphere and very laid back. read more

I love Scott's by dam it's kid friendly his tacos are the best my grandfather has been going here 28 year and hasn't had one problem staff is so nice and establishment is allways clean read more

Horrible customer service. We ordered for lunch at work and when it was delivered, items were missing. The delivery driver took the full payment for everything but when we called Scott's, we were told that they would not be delivering the missing items nor would they be refunding the money because it was our fault we paid for the missing items. The owner and his wife were extremely rude and laughing at us when we called. They are nothing but thieves stealing money but not fulfilling orders. They have permanently lost our business. Be warned if you are ordering from them for delivery. You won't get all of the items you have ordered and they will not care. read more

Scott's has by far the best fish "sandwich" I've ever eaten, the burgers more than fill you up and the staff are amazingly friendly! Stop in get some grub and enjoy the company! read more

Came here for lunch on a sisters weekend. Greeted by Scott himself. Enjoyed the personal touch and had a great conversation with him. Food was very good. I had the wrap and she had the famous tacos. Both were very good. Will be back. Great atmosphere. read more

Seriously one of the best local bars I've gone to in a while. Owner is awesome, place is friendly and very clean and food is good. Best local bar in Johnstown by far! Wish they had place like this close to my home. Definitely go there if you want a place to get a good bite to eat and/or place to relax for a few drinks. read more

Really great environment staff is great the food is great I recommend the tacos being from Texas they are very good

My co-workers and I were in town for a training and this place is about one block from the Holiday Inn Downtown. So glad we went! The atmosphere is very laid back and it was a great place to have a beer, a few bites to eat and watch a game in tv after a long day. We had the boneless chicken wings, fried pickles, onion rings and all split a small beef taco. Everything was great - the tacos are HUGE and taste incredibly homemade. Service was exceptional, we felt very welcome and had a great time. I wish we had more nights here in Johnstown so we could go back. read more

That one review was insulting and written by an 18 year older with a false I.d. This is a great place with good food, reasonable prices and it is anything but dirty. Scott is the host with the most. read more

It was my brother's birthday so we were going out for a steak dinner at the Holiday Inn. We were just going to Scott's by Dam just for a beer before we ate dinner. We decided to order a Buffalo Chicken Taco as an appetizer to split between the three of us. After tasting the taco, we ordered three more small tacos and didn't get the steak. The small tacos are huge. We also ordered the Beach fries which were amazing and big enough to split between three or more people. Prices are very inexpensive compared to the food you get. Great value. Only had a few craft brews, but nothing really hoppy. Would have given the 5th star if it wasn't for that. Awesome place, though. Will definitely come back again. Don't let the outside full you. read more

One of the better places in town if you don't want your typical chain food. Tacos are very large and filling. Staff was friendly and quick to respond to your needs.only reason I can't give 5 starts is because they have a condom machine in the men's restroom. Seriously! Doesn't look like the place where you are going to score a quickie. read more

I've been here twice. Great little local place! The owner is friendly, and very hands on. He took our order and delivered the food to our table. Great big tacos! read more

Great local bar, tacos are huge and the beer is cold! Nothing fancy here just cool bar chilling.

This is a great little bar and grill. I had their "small" double meat buffalo chicken taco and it was not small and it was great!! Yes a great taco in small town Johnstown, PA! It is right down the street from the downtown Holiday Inn. The bartender was great and played along with the crowd and we all had a good time. Highly recommend! read more

I was staying at the holiday inn and read the reviews on Scoots By Dam. It didn't disappoint! The buffalo chicken taco was awesome. The "small" taco was absolutely huge! I was going to order 2 but glad I didn't. Cause a ordered the poutene and could barley finish it all by myself. Try this place out! read more

This little spot was a great treat. Even though the waitress was bossy and couldn't find her license, we had fun. read more

Scott's by Dam - Bars Near Me - Johnstown, Pennsylvania

What do you get when you combine the unofficial "official welcome center of Johnstown" with amazing, delicious food and service? The answer is Scott's By Dam! The tacos are their claim to fame and are a must order menu item. But all in all, it is the owner's people skills and flair for customer service that make this place special. We always feel appreciated, cared for and very well fed when we go there! read more

This place always amazes me! Best restaurant hands down! Food is amazing, atmosphere is awesome, and the owners are the greatest! If you have a chance to go here do it!!! Also while here try to stop and see the tomahawks! Every time we go to see the tomahawks we have to go to here too!!! read more

Friendly staff, giant homemade taco was good. We had to wait an hour to get our food in spite of the fact that there was only one table ahead of us. The 3 ladies who came in after us finally just got up and left. read more

Excellent food no matter what you order!! Best tacos you will ever eat!! Very friendly, casual atmosphere. Prices are fantastic, portion sizes are enormous, and you will leave very satisfied! read more

Great food and friendly service. I'm looking forward to my next visit soon!! I highly recommend the tacos, but the buffalo chicken salad was pretty great too. read more

I come here pretty often with coworkers, and it is a great local place to get lunch. The tacos are indeed huge, and I have never had a bad one at Scott's. Normally when I go out for a meal, I have a main dish with a side, but there is no need for sides at Scott's. The taco is going to fill you up, easily. The owner is very friendly and cares a lot about whether or not you are having a nice time at his bar. The atmosphere is cozy and relaxed. One thing to keep in mind is that this bar is tiny. It may be the smallest bar/restaurant I've ever eaten in. If your group is larger than 4, you're going to get split up, and there is really no way to push tables together because there is no space to do so! read more

Where to begin. Absolutely blown away by the owners hospitality and kindness. Both came out to chat with our party of seven and socialize throughout our visit. By far the best service I have ever received in a bar or restaurant. The beer was cheap and the food was wonderful. I cannot think of one negative thing to say about this business. This will be my one stop shop before any event at the War Memorial. read more

This was our third visit to Scott's. We don't even have to check the menu. I order a small taco and my husband orders a large taco. The owner is very friendly and takes the time to talk to everyone. We were disappointed this visit when we were told he was on vacation but the man who took our order was just as nice. He also took time to talk with us. Scott's is a bar but is VERY family friendly and the prices are great. We will go to Scott's every time we are visiting the area from Indiana. read more