Stand out food, beautiful restaurant, and stellar service from start to finish. What a great…read moreexperience I had during lunch today on this drizzly day. All the food was delicious so I encourage you to order whatever looks good, because everything is fresh and top quality. Heather and Danielle are so sweet, I can see this spot being consistently busy and booked. Side note, the coffee was so good. I love a light roast and it really hit the spot. If we lived closer I would be here weekly!

This place is a real gem! We stopped for an early dinner. Our server was very kind and helpful…read more She helped us choose our entrees and provided us with everything we needed. Our meals were both outstanding! I had the Pistachio-Crusted Salmon, which was to die for, and my husband had the Seafood Carbonara. Both were delicious!! We would love to visit here again when we're in town, and may find a reason to be there again soon!

What a lovely bar with a speakeasy vibe. The space feels romantic and cozy with real candles to…read moreprovide a little glow. I ordered the Flauntleroy ($12), which was refreshing. The bourbon wasn't too strong in this one though, but still a great drink. The service was great and we were checked in on as soon as any of our drinks were done. They were also patient with us as we were one of the last ones left before closing.

Awesome comfortable place to enjoy a craft cocktail. The treat everyone like family.read more

Two words: absolute perfection! So glad I decided to dine here while staying at the hotel. All of…read morethe staff were super friendly, interesting decor all around, and the bartender gave me tips on local spots that stayed open late. Seasonal selections had so many choices I didn't even look at the main menu. Bread was crunchy on the outside while being soft and hot on the inside. Pesto butter was a nice change up. Scallops were perfectly seared, great texture on the risotto. Can't wait to try another dish!

I hate to make this four stars. If it wasn't for a steamy temperature in the restaurant, it would…read morebe five. I walked in to a heat bath. Normally restaurants are on the cool side. When the hostess asked me where I wanted to sit, I said someplace cooler. She did a great job of putting me under a ceiling fan. Kudos! My waitress was super helpful. I asked for her favorite cocktail -yes pressure- what she suggested was five stars. I may have ordered a second! The Mayfield sandwich was to have a mustard base. I did not taste that in the least. I asked for mayo which helped the sandwich. The onion rings were the best I had in a long time-yes, I ate them all. The service was great. Who I think mixed the drinks checked on me- that was nice. It was a good restaurant to stop at when in the area.

Great staff and atmosphere…read more The most delicious house made pickles...PLEASE START SELLING THEM

Neat friendly gastropub. Menu has lots of gourmet touches, like house made pickles and creative…read moresauces. I had the buttermilk fried chicken sandwich, which came with house made potato chips. Chicken was perfect; crispy outside, juicy inside, with a honey pimento sauce. My friend had the fish & chips and and said it was perfectly done. Great selection of craft beers, too!

This is a MUST stop if in Philipsburg, or walking the boardwalk…read more Come in on a cruise ship - Make it a point to find this place! It's down an alley - Punch this in to your GPS: 18.02333916184472, -63.04547146891783 "The Smallest Bar in the World" makes the absolute best milkshakes, all without milk! He'll be sitting out front, waiting to BS with y'all. Juggie also makes the best spiced rum I've ever had. Also serves beers and other cocktails. Donate your bra, and he'll donate to breast cancer research. Stop and see his wife in the souvenir shop too for the BEST spices on the island, cheese, wraps, magnets, and other cool stuff.

Tried Laurel &Grouse recently and it completely blew me away. I went in curious and came out a fan!…read more * Started with the Spicy TunaCrudo -- fresh, light, and with just the right amount of heat. * Then the Smoked Chicken Pierogies -- such a clever nod to local tradition, and they nailed it . * For the main, the Pappardelle with PorkRagu and whipped ricotta was creamy, savory, and comforting -- seriously more of that anytime . Everything tastes homey but polished, like what you'd cook for a special dinner. The vibes are chill but smart -- great spot dropped right into downtown. I've already been back twice!

Laurel & Grouse is a hidden gem tucked away in the heart of Johnstown! Upon entering, you are…read moregreeted with smiling faces and helpful hands. The servers and front of house workers are pleasant and eager to help. The restaurant is rather small with very little seating and a small bar. I had a group of 7 for our Supper Club and they took us shortly after opening so that they could better serve us. Our waitress was super helpful with suggestions and answered any questions that we had about the menu. She was helpful and accommodating, not to mention patient with all of our questions! We indulged in multiple appetizers, different entrées, and even dessert. Here's my review of each part of the meal: Smoked Chicken Pierogies: These pierogies were different and delicious. They were super flavorful, but they were unique and worthy of trying! Foccacia: I cannot say enough good things about their foccacia. It was perfectly soft and plump and included 3 unique dipping sauces that blew me away: red pepperonata, whipped ricotta pepper honey, and pomegranate molasses. I couldn't believe how good all of it tasted! Mustard Glazed Salmon: This dish came with butternut squash hummus & grains. The salmon was cooked perfectly and flavored well with the mustard. I didn't love the grains and the hummus was underwhelming, but it was a unique dish. Blackberry & Pumpkin Crepes: These Crepes were flavorful and delicious. The pumpkin was not overly spiced up so this was a perfect light dessert to end our meal. The blackberry Crepes weren't as flavorful but delicious and nice to try. Other people in my group had the fall lasagna, diver scallops, pub burger, and bolognese, and all dishes got rave reviews! I also had a Pumpkin Espresso Martini. The flavor was great. I was disappointed in the overly salted rim and the lack of espresso beans on top, but I'd drink it again because it was delicious overall. This place was a welcomed surprise and the flavor combinations were unique and different. This place is definitely something to talk about!

Was in Johnstown 10/28/23 for hockey tournament. Had a late game (7:45) and needed a place for 12…read morehungry guys to eat at 9:30 on a Saturday night. Made arrangements with Balance owner and staff to stay "open" for our team. We pre-ordered our entrees and apps so when we arrived our food orders were already underway. Had drink orders taken and within minutes our drinks and appetizers were served. We had the place to ourselves with a wonderful waiter, Trenton, his assistant, a bartender, chef Dallas and his wife who owns the establishment but I cannot remember her name. First and foremost, the menu is awesome, diverse, unique and wide ranging. Prices are very reasonable and portions very good. The really reason to return is the taste. 12 guys had 6 or 7 different dishes and everyone raved at how good their choice was. Drinks were excellent and complimentary dessert samplings were awesome. The service was excellent, we were treated like special. My hats off to them for wanting to stay "open"; the restaurant closed to the public at 9:30 and serve us. Granted, it was a pretty good bill but I had called another restaurant in the area explaining our situation and they turned us down. I believe our proprietor asked her staff if they wanted to oblige us and she told me that their reply was something along the lines of "we're going to be here anyway cleaning up, why not make some money." Please, if you're in town or even close, give Balance a try, I guarantee you will be glad you did. Thanks again to all the staff at Balance for making our dinner together as a team a memorable and satisfying event!

So not to jump past the details... but overall Balance was just ok. It is a place I'd try again…read morebecause I feel like it has potential and maybe it was an off night. When I found them online I was jazzed about the menu. They have a lot of unique options which I'm a huge fan of. It's always easy to find basic menus, so to find something fun that also offered a kids menu (meaning, cool... I don't need to worry about taking my humans even though they'll be ordering off the regular menu) was promising. The space itself is funky in a good way and spacious. It spans a few different rooms which all have their own vibe, and we saw igloos outside! I'd say our food had a 60/40 success rate. The hummus was seriously awesome, as was the risotto. My protein power bowl was so tasty with a great dressing and I absolutely love that they have creative vegetarian options. Our server was so kind, but I'm not quite sure where they were for most of our visit. Again... maybe an off night. We'd try it again. If you're someone who needs a changing table, they have one!

This place is a must. Just left and could not wait to leave a review. Brandy was our server and she…read morewas fantastic. Checked on us enough without smothering. So very friendly. Made this all the more enjoyable. Food was very well prepared and the proportions are right for the price paid. The Train-wreck was made perfectly and burger was juicy and not overly done. Fries might be my favorite for the area. Great music, great environment and even better service. Highly recommend this spot. I will add, while the bathroom decor is really nice, the sink might be difficult for people with arthritis in the wrists or are wheelchair bound. This is quite literally the only negative thing I have to say about this establishment.

Friendly Staff, beautiful decor, private setting, amazing devil eggs & Filet gnocchi Parmesan. Fast…read moreservice.

We visited the location at 245 S Main St., Carrolltown PA 15722, which I am told is a secondary…read morelocation to the original Excise distillery in Patton. First, the location is convenient to find. It sits right on the main street, and there is a welcome flag outside. There is plenty of parking and the outside of the building is very nice and well kept. Those are the last good things I can say about this location. We walked inside and it looked crowded, but in actuality, there were less than 30 people in the entire place and only about eight sitting at the bar. I do consulting work so I travel frequently and when I do my husband and I take those opportunities to visit wineries and distilleries in the area and this is the first distillery I have ever been in where the display is located right behind the barstools and with the people sitting at the bar And their friends standing behind them, we could not even see what the distillery had to offer. We stood at the bar for about 15 minutes and the bartender never even acknowledged we were there. Now again, it looked busy, but of the 8 to 10 people sitting at the bar there were 4 to 5 at the far end of the bar who were there either before or after a wedding reception that should have been cut off , and they were monopolizing his attention. After we waited for him to take a drink order for more than 15 minutes after we were told he would be back twice, we just decided to buy liquor to try at home. I squeezed my way amongst the group to find the very small display in the back And literally just grabbed a few small sample bottles and one bottle of caramel something and made my way back to the bar. We put the bottles on the bar, put my husband's wallet next to the bottles, and we stood there for 33 minutes, I timed it on my phone because my husband and I had a bet on how long it would take the bartender to come back. I won at 30 and at 33 minutes. We walked out and left the liquor on the bar. The gentleman sitting in the seat next to where we were standing, could see our frustration and told us if we wanted to go to a real distillery to go to the Moonshine Distillery in Namty Glo, which we did and it was worth the drive! Unfortunately, this location looks like it's a bar with some samples on the wall, which is great if you wanna be a bar, but for people that look for distilleries and spend $$$$ when they are there, this is not the place to go. My recommendation, always acknowledge your customers when they are at the bar, even if it's just to say hey I'm busy, I'll be right back, but never ignore them. I have been to distilleries and wineries that are in old barns, in the middle of nowhere, and they still smell like active farms, but, the liquor was superb, the displays were amazing, and the people that worked there were friendly, engaging, and just amazing people which made the experience a five star visit every time.

Great place! Nice atmosphere, friendly staff. Drinks were delicious. Cute t- shirts and the…read morepottery was unique. Definitely worth the stop and will be back