If you were to tell me this restaurant existed and served this kind of food in the State College…read morearea, I wouldn't believe. I'd have to see and taste myself. But it's true. It does exist and it's even better than how one might imagine based on the menu. We were warmly welcomed and sat right away despite being a little early. We were at a table that was kind of awkwardly blocking a doorway and my friend had to keep moving when people went through. No big deal. Maybe just not the best spot for a table (maybe turn it sideways). Our server was amazing. So friendly and knowledgeable. Drinks - I had a grapefruit spritz mocktail and my friend had a red that he really liked. To start, we had the charcuterie and the tartare. Both excellent. The tartare was so fresh and light with a little pop of spice. I had the trout and my friend had the short rib gnocchi. I was so jealous of his glutinous gnocchi but the trout was excellent. I'm not a bean person but the beans were so flavorful I could not help but to eat them. And then there was dessert. The affogato was perfect. There were a few ice cream flavors to choose from and we selected butterscotch. Highly recommend. The semifreddo. Don't let the garlic scare you. It blends well with the rich chocolate and the bright, juicy pomegranate. Try it! It's like nothing I've ever tasted before. Our server let us know they have brunch which will definitely be happening in the near future. Overall, the most perfect dinner from start to finish.

We punted for lunch and went here. The food was not good, and the service was slow. They forgot to…read morebring out cream and sugar, and our pastry. We will not be going back.

We were here @ 5 yrs ago while driving from Chicago back to NY. Was @ 2000 n near bellafonte PA n…read morehungry n found this restaurant on yelp n had no choice but to have dinner . Was the only restaurant open on a Sunday nite . Great choice n food was amazing. Fast forward 5 yrs n today we were Driving to Pittsburgh n going thru bellafonte n thought we'd go back.so stopped by. Friendly welcome staff not v fancy but clean restaurant. We ordered the tomato bisque, chili w corn bread, beet salad n Brussels sprouts. The chili w corn bread was v tasty n just enough for one person. . The best salad w red n golden beets had nuts goat cheese, greens n a nice dressing n generous portions for 2 to share. The Brussels sprouts was crispy , had bits of bacon n tasted good. On the way out saw these giant chocolate chip cookies by the cashiers desk n it looked good v soft . They had baked it the previous day. Oh my was so good, Thank u for a great lunch. Will come back again when we r in the area.

Great place for getting some drinks and bar food, cute local place with friendly bartender and the…read morewings are crispy, saucy and delicious!

Excellent date night establishment. Live shows are also an added bonus. Food is good and wait staff…read moreis very attentive. bartender very personable.

I will tried to be fair here. We had a bad experience and honestly can't review the food because…read morethey literally ran out prior to us getting there even most of their appetizers were out. We had arrange for a graduation dinner here at 8:30 pm for 8 people. Shortly before we headed to the restaurant they called to make sure we were still coming we I thought was odd. This is where they could have righted a wrong by telling us they were very low on entrees and give us the option to decide to go somewhere else. 4 of the 6 dinner entrees weren't available, mashed potatoes were out. Most of the appetizers were also out. We ended up getting the last 4 small empanadas, 2 pretzels and 2 salads then decided to leave it was 9:30 pm by this time. We ended up at McDonalds yay. They did tried to work with us but it wasn't going to work for us. The bartender was snooty I won't get into that. The food is pricey and what we ate wasn't spectacular. They may have been off that night but again they could have gave us a heads up when they check in with us a hour before we arrived. Graduations dinner ruined.

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!

Stopped in for a pre-game. Such a pretty chill vibe…read more Not a college bar. Much more chill. Had a beer, some wine and humus.

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.

We were hoping to have a simple hamburger for dinner. You must be seated in the bar area to order…read morethose. The wait to sit was almost an hour. We were seated in the dining room and needed to order of the main menu. I ordered the trout. It was an amazing meal. The flavors on the plate were so good. Not what we went in for but was not disappointed. It was more money than we planned on. It didn't break the bank but it will change the budget to eat out like on the regular Service was outstanding. Super quick on the time from ordering to eating.

We were traveling through Lovkhaven and decided to try a place to eat. This place is right on main…read morest,, it has a big bar and lots of tables for seating. The drinks were a little pricey, half glass manhattan was 14$ and my Troegs IPA was skunked. The food was very good tho! Burgers were very good, the buffalo chicken Mac n Cheese was awesome and the chicken parm was really good. The garlic bread/toast was super good!

We were visiting Penn State and looking for some fun, grownup places to go to after dinner. Every…read moreplace was loud and crowded. However, when we walked by Big Spring Spirits inside the Scholar Hotel, we saw a quiet, classy, candlelit bar. We were able to immediately snag a seat at a high-top table for two. Our friendly server brought us a menu, and we loved that we could try a cocktail flight of six 40-ml drinks for only $13. The drinks arrived on a wooden palate and were enough for the two of us to enjoy a variety. All of them were delicious. (You can also try their spirit flights.) What's fun is the drinks are served in beakers. Big Spirits has a bigger place in Bellefonte which we've been to as well. Just be forewarned that they lock their door fairly early. People were trying to get in, and when we opened the door to let them in, we were scolded by one of the bartenders.

Absolutely one of the best espresso martinis I've ever had, and for nine dollars, definitely the…read morebest value. Great bartenders with excellent skills and friendly service. Not a very large cocktail bar, but really swanky for sleepy State College, Pennsylvania. Located inside The Scholar by Hilton, this bar offers great cocktails and some really good food as well. Stop in and check it out next time you're in town!

Wow! My companion…read moreand I stopped in on an early Saturday evening after months of "you know, we should try that place sometime." We are glad we finally did. 1762 was formerly known as The Warwick Hotel, and that's the prominent markings you'll see from the street. It is a really excellent spot on the square in Hummelstown with cozy charm and exceptional service. My companion was initially skeptical when she saw wine on tap but immediately changed her mind when she saw the offerings--good quality and reasonable price point. The beer selection is also good. Not a huge number of beers but well-selected. Although we didn't have a full meal we did enjoy the sausage and honey appetizer, which was outrageously tasty with sausage from a local butcher in Hershey. Service was efficient and friendly, especially considering the bar (where we sat) was hopping. We also met the owner, Dave, who rolled up his sleeves to assist at the bar while also personally greeting customers. Our biggest regret is that we waited so long to finally visit...and we'll definitely be back soon.

Great little restaurant not far from Hershey. They seem to have several separate rooms for dining,…read moreso it was not too noisy. They do have a bar area which seemed to be more lively. We started off with the mushroom flatbread, which was delicious. Hubby had the mahi-mahi special and I had a shrimp dish. I got to choose what kind of topping I wanted on my shrimp, which was really interesting. I chose the sautéed mushrooms. Yum. Plus, lots of great choices for sides. We will definitely come back when we are in the area!

SERVICE: 4.5/5 FOOD: 2.5…read more We came by for Valentine's Day, as we were in the area for a birthday party and as much as I really wanted to enjoy the meal, it was just not for me. I was able to snag a last minute reservation about 2 days prior to Valentine's Day. I was looking forward to this dinner. I think it was very cute what they did with the menu, making it heart themed, the napkins were folded into little hearts and they draped pink tablecloths along with roses on each table. I had the Parmesan oysters to start, and they were small yet delicious. Unfortunately, the main courses just did not meet my expectations. I had the tamarind pork chops, and while the pork chops were soft and chewy, the sauce was not good. Just wayyyyyy too salty. I heavily struggled to finish the sweet potato and the parsnips as well due to the same issue. I did not finish. Service was excellent, we could tell Shayla tried really hard. Our table wobbled and she immediately tried to fix it. It was a busy night, and they had lovely piano music playing along with a busy bar. The aesthetic of this hotel is very nice, but unfortunately the bathroom was very dirty as well. Another pro side, would be free parking in the garage for the weekend even for this cute holiday.

Friendly service and great ambiance. It's a beautiful space and hotel. I ordered the Pennsylvania…read moreDutch Apple Dumpling with apple cider cream. I asked if they had any Vanilla Ice Cream as it wasn't on the menu and they did so purchased a scoop to go with my apple dumpling. The kitchen was slow and took way to but they did have to bake the dessert. They did add some extra ice cream as it took about an hour. I do think they forgot about me at first and the bar tender had to run back at least two occasions to check the kitchen. The service from the bartender and the dessert were perfect. That season dessert was so good and highly recommended it.

The most noticeable sign in front of the bar is a giant sign that says you can't fight in the bar…read more Cigs inside. $1 beers. Strange feral-looking clientele who may be old gods in mortal form (or they're just crazy old men, hard to tell). It doesn't get better than this

Have to cut through the smoke with a knife. If there was a zero they would get it. At least they…read morehad 6 packs of beer. Good thing we could leave. Enjoy the cancer folks. No thanks