I used to dine at The Road Toad regularly, and even though I'm not in Ligonier as often these days, it clearly hasn't lost its charm. I've made the trip twice in the past two weeks--and both visits were absolutely worth it. The food was fantastic. I had the Old Bay Broiler, which was packed with flavor, and my friend ordered the hand-breaded cod sandwich--crispy, fresh, and just as impressive. It's the kind of meal that reminds you why you keep coming back. What really stood out, though, was the service. The staff was efficient, friendly, and made us feel genuinely welcome from start to finish. The Road Toad continues to deliver great food and a great experience. Even if it's a bit of a drive, it's 100% worth the trip. read more

We have not been to the Road Toad for a long time. Cute place. We sat on the back deck where there is a beautiful view. The place was pretty busy on Saturday night so I recommend reservations. There is a small bar area with tables as well as a covered deck. There are also some tables outside but these were not used the night we were there. Our waitress was so nice and accommodating. We ordered burgers and spicy chicken and sausage. We had to wait quite a while for the food but we had fun chatting with our friends. My burger was great served with fries. My husband said the chicken dish was good and very spicy! The owner or manager checked in on every table which was a nice touch. We will definitely go back. It is really a fun and laid back place. read more

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Friendly staff, and the food was not bad. However, service was slow and the portions are very, very small. The blackened catfish dinner included one small piece of fish, about 10 sweet potato french fries, and a side salad. Not worth the drive past Latrobe to get there. read more

We are from out of town visiting the Frank Lloyd Wright Falling House this weekend. After a three plus hour drive, we found the Road Toad for our first dinner in the area. We started the meal with the blueberry mojito. At our request, we wanted less rum and sugar and it came out tasting like water. Obviously this was our mistake but I was at least hoping there was a taste of blueberry which was non-existent. For our meal, we got a bowl of the housemade cream of mushroom soup. That was quite lovely. Our entrees consisted of the linguine with meatballs and chicken piccata. Everything was edible but unimpressive. The chicken was juicy for breast meat but lacked seasoning. The green beans were fresh and were nicely prepared. The meatballs seemed standard, almost from a frozen package. Service was friendly. Parking was ample. read more

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Repeat customers- and had to leave a 2nd review. We called on New year's eve right before they opened. You had a cancelation and were able to accommodate use. ( we were traveling in area) My pictures describe our amazing dinner. Thank you for another great meal!! read more

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I would give this place 3.5 stars if I could, but for the sake of fairness, I'll go with the four... A very nicely decorated place located at a very picturesque location, we ate here on what started as a quite Special bday evening dinner that turned out to be quite a busy night by the time we left. The menu is varied across the board, not your normal fare, which is good in my book. For an appetizer we had their pretzel lobster roll. For the dinners, my wife had a seafood medley that included large scallops, whereas I had their half pound rack of ribs - all of it superbly delicious. The only complaint, light as it may be, was the service. It wasn't as attentive as I prefer, but after long enough waits, we did get taken care of. It was simply slow. Anyway, a nice little place with great food, I'm sure has better days ahead of it. read more

We eat her few times a year. It's always very good, but this time was amazing. We had called and made reservations so we asked for something on the back porch, by the window. This time of the year it is beautiful. We were seated immediately and shown the specials. We ordered the asian tuna tartar. Very good and cooked perfectly. Then, my husband got the bruschetta chicken. One of my favs. I took a bite, it was perfect. Probably the best I've ever tasted. Even better than mine! I had the seafood ariabiatta. Full of shrimp, scallops, and mussels. If I order ariabiatta sauce, I want it hot yet flavorful. Most places can make it HOT or flavorful but not most. This tasted so good. I never eat my whole meal. I ate it all. I could barely walk out of there. The owner checked on us a few times and was very friendly. The bill was as expected. We will definitely be back! read more

The Road Toad - American Near Me - Ligonier, Pennsylvania

Lovely spot. Had to dodge a little Rt 30 traffic to slip into the lot, but it was worth it. Nice u-shaped bar, six beers on tap and a lot of liquor behind that. Friendly bartender/server. Good service, sandwich was tasty, properly priced. Nice view of the creek out the back window. Pretty much had the place to myself at that hour. Decorated for the season, almost to Hallmark-like levels. Definitely worth a stop. read more

Horrible. We waited over 2 hours for our food. (Which was terrible when we finally received it) .. and the people behind us got there 40 minutes after us and the manager possibly/owner comped them 50 percent off, but did nothing for our table. Not to mention we were the only other table in the room we were in.. Beyond rude and will never go back. read more

We have driven past this place for over 30 years and always said "we should eat there sometime." Well, today was the day and this was the best dining experience we have had in years!!! Our server was fantastic, she answered questions and made suggestions and was just great to talk with. Helped that her family owned the place and she acted like this was her future. Had outdoor seating looking over the local trout stream, the view was amazing. And the food was fabulous. Salmon and pork chops for the main course. Both were seasoned and cooked to perfection, red skins, Brussel sprouts, pasta Alfredo and a Caesar salad for the sides. By the way, best salad dressing ever!!! Deserts were apple and blueberry pie (warm) with ice cream and a butter crumb topping that was delightful!! This place was a 10 out of 10 and you can bet we will be back before 30 more years go by. Thank you for a great dining experience! read more

Great food and service. We recommend the onion rings with ranch dipping sauce and the wedge salad.

I never write reviews, but this place was awesome. Colleen at the front was so nice to our daughter who decided she wanted to sit at the bar, lol. Then Ashley the bartender was literally unbelievable. She has a three year old and it shows. I have literally never had such a nice meal with my three year old daughter and I'm certain it's because she was absolutely enchanted by Ashley. Thanks so much! read more

The name caught my eye so we looked it up and decided to give it a try. We went on a Monday night about an hour before closing and were promptly greeted. I ordered the sausage and chicken pasta that came over white sauce and my daughter got the baked meatballs with cheese. Both were very good. For desert my daughter got a hot brownie sundae and I got a Reese's peanut butter cheesecake slice (picture attached). They were fantastic. The service was decent and the owner came to check on us as well. Very nice establishment I'd recommend if you are in Ligonier and want a nice sit down restaurant read more

The Road Toad - a dessert on a glass plate - American Near Me - Ligonier, Pennsylvania

The best food in western PA. The atmosphere is very cozy. The server's are extremely nice!

Over the last few years, the Road Toad has gone from our favorite place to eat, to the last place we want to eat. Prices gone through the roof and the food has gone way downhill. We won't be back, read more

For the size and location, I rate the Road Toad 5 of 5! Very good food and great service! Lots of favorites for me! Toad theme is fun; no bad seats. read more

Almost everything is breaded & not much flavor. Service was excellent. Atmosphere was drab. Expected much more but guess people like the Ligonier experience. Underwhelmed. read more

The Road Toad provided my husband and me with one of the nicest dining experiences we have had in a long time. This is a place we have wanted to try before, but it seemed we were always headed somewhere else. First off, if coming here during weekend, it would be best to make reservations. We were unaware of that, but the hostess was very nice about it and found us a table that wouldn't be needed until later. I was surprised to see quite an extensive menu, almost overwhelming. My husband chose the special of Shrimp with cheese filled ravioli in Alfredo sauce. He was more than pleased with his choice and said that the ravioli tasted homemade. Pasta is always a favorite with me so I got the "Big" Meatball in marinara sauce over linguine. They weren't kidding about the meatball. It was 8oz. and as big as a softball. No lie! The side choices were soup or salad. We had the salads that were accompanied with fresh, warm bread. The white sangria was our pick for drinks. Everything was of excellent quality and delicious. The service couldn't not have been better. From the affable , accommodating hostess, our friendly server, to the gregarious bartender, it made for a great, satisfying time. Some people may find prices on a few items high, but there are other choices available. Definitely a return trip is in our future and we will call for reservations. Hopefully, we can get a table overlooking the Loyalhanna creek to enjoy the view. Hats off to the owner and management. read more

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The two times I have eaten after 5pm, it went from bad to worst. Food not cooked correctly and over priced. Many better places to eat in in Latrobe and Greensburg. Do yourself a favor and skip this place. read more

Made a reservation at 4. Came to the building and knocked when I found it locked at 4. Hostess opened the door with an unpleasant look on her face and looked at her watch as if we were bothering her or that the place wasn't opened. As we came in she said to watch out for the pile of dirt she had swept into the middle of the floor. Ordered a sirloin steak with mushrooms. Very small portion of meat for 18 dollars and the mushrooms must not have been drained because the water they came in covered the plate next to the gravy. Kids didn't like their mac and cheese, said it tasted funny. I have been there before and remember a similar experience with getting seated but the food was better then. I will not be returning. read more

This is a neat restaurant that is right beside a stream near Ligonier. There's a bar area and an area that might be a closed in porch. There's also another part of the restaurant. If you make a reservation, I suggest you ask to sit in the bar. The closed in porch area was a little noisy. The food was made from scratch and was outstanding. I would definitely visit this restaurant again. read more

My family and I had dinner at The Road Toad on a recent Friday evening. We ordered several ribeye steaks and a crab cake dinner. The steaks were not prepared AT ALL to the temperature requested and the steak was not of the expected quality at the $56 price point. The crab cake was good but at $40 for a single (but rather large) crab cake....way overpriced. We had a variety of side dishes....broccoli, sweet potato fries, and french fries which were all okay but the portions were very small. The only saving grace to the meal was the pecan ball for dessert. Honestly, I would NEVER order steak at The Road Toad. Also, I should mention that when the owner stopped by the table and asked how our food was, in particular how the steaks were cooked, we shared that both steaks were not cooked to the requested temperature. The restaurant did not proactively make any reparations. The service was decent but for an almost $300 dining experience, I wouldn't take a chance on The Road Toad again. I'm sorry that I did not take a photo of the roadkill like mess of a steak to substantiate this review. read more

Had the pleasure to visit the Road Toad for dinner while in Latrobe, Pa. The atmosphere was very warm and friendly! I was seated by the owner and waited on promptly! I ordered one of the specials- stuffed salmon! OMG amazing!! If you are in the area this restaurant is a must to visit! Very happy and full customer! read more

This is a great out of the way place for dinner. I've eaten here several times and the food is always excellent. My wife always orders one of their salads which are huge so come with a good appetite. Try the Italian Sausage Bake. It is outstanding. read more

The Road Toad - The Road Toad Dining Room - American Near Me - Ligonier, Pennsylvania

Actually, I give it 3.5 stars. My family went to Road Toad for dinner. I had the fried shrimp, which was good for what it was. Fries are top-notch. My wife and youngest daughter both had a kid's pizza. The adult version was called a personal pizza. Both were about six inches in diameter. My wife ordered the pierogi pizza and my daughter the pepperoni pizza. Both were tasty, although the crust reminded me of a simple store bought pita. I doubt that the crust was homemade. Maybe the full-sized pizzas are on homemade crust. My oldest daughter got the spaghetti. Sauce was just OK. Meatballs were straight out of Walmart. The strange part was the cost of the meals. My shrimp, of which they gave me 8 good-sized ones cost me a reasonable $16. My wife's 6 inch mini pizza was a whopping $10. The kids pizza was $9. And the spaghetti and meatballs was a very expensive $14. None of it made much sense. In summary, the food generally wasn't bad. There are so many things on the menu, it stands to reason that everything can't be great. (Suggestion - pare back the menu!) The ambiance is nice. Service was friendly. I think I'll give this place another try. After all, any place with a cool name like Road Toad deserves a second chance. Next time, I'll pay more attention to the prices. read more

The smallest "chicken sandwich" I've ever received, half the size of any other chicken breast anywhere. I cut off the extra bun & was left with 3 bites. Kind server, but very slow kitchen, unbelievably small portioned sandwich read more

The Road Toad - The smallest "chicken sandwich" I've ever received. I cut off the extra bun & was left with 3 bites - American Near Me - Ligonier, Pennsylvania

Located right outside of Idlewild park.. our first time here was fantastic today. Ashely, our server, went above and beyond to make our experience perfect. A very extensive menu (even through covid) left us indecisive on what to choose. Stuffed banana peppers filet Brussel sprouts were cooked to perfection, and the cheesecake We chose outside seating on the spacious private area deck looking over the view. Highly recommend! read more

The food and service is terrible. Ligonier is supposed to be a welcoming town for tourists and snow birds. This is not the case for the road toad, the local alcoholics like to hang out at the bar like flies on the wall. My family took some friends from out of town for a dinner here back before Ligonier days. It was a table of four. Outrageous prices for the frozen food they serve.The chicken piccata was raw and when my mother in law told the waitress the waitress told her "that's how it's supposed to look". The macaroni and cheese is white and watery and tasted like milk and butter on noodles. When my girlfriend tried to call the next day to tell the management about our experience, she was hung up on and ridiculed on Facebook. ** Don't waste your time or money. Also, don't bother trying to give them any constructive criticism ** -Our family owns a local vacation rental/bed breakfast and I can assure you NONE of our guests will be pointed in the direction of the road toad read more

Very clean food was amazing and the desert was fabulous I would recommend this place 100% great first time experience

Great pit stop for the road weary traveler, who opted for the scenic route. This find of local watering hole is ths reason whit you don't take the toll road home. The decor us quirky, not only is there the world supply of toad related nik-naks, but ypu can certainly tell the owners are Parrot Heads as well. Literally beside the road with easy parking, clean bath rooms, delightful staff and a smattering of locals who make you feel right at home we thought it was fab. But wait, I haven't mentioned the amazing view yet.... Lovely, delightful, worth stopping for, especially when you've been driving for a few hours and you have several more to go, honestly this will give you s chance to get a breath and remember why you aren't on the toll road-and it wasn't just so you could save a few bucks. read more

My family and I love the Toad. The food is of highest quality, service is always friendly and helpful. We stop here at least a few times per year and always leave happy and satisfied. The Nutty Professor is a tasty salad and the chicken parmesan is well prepared. Ron, the proprietor, is an excellent host and we often see him during the growing months at the local farmer's markets selecting the best local veggies. Our daughter has dietary restrictions and they are always more than helpful. Give this place a try if you are from the area or just passing through. read more

The setting is attractive, a cute toad-themed restaurant/bar overlooking a bubbling stream. Prices and food quality do not match, unfortunately, and service was very slow even though the place was almost empty when we arrived. My broccoli cheese soup had large chunks of undercooked broccoli but little taste of cheese, broccoli, or any kind of stock; the main taste was cream. My partner's mushroom soup was better, with fresh mushrooms and a hint of sherry. The blackened salmon sandwich, which I requested rare, was well done and under seasoned (no one came to check), and my partner's broiled cod sandwich was not memorable. After tip the bill for our lunch was more than $50, definitely not worth it. read more

We were turned away because one member of our party was wearing a sleeveless T shirt. The shirt wasn't ripped or dirty. It was made that way. This was during lunch as well. Being so close to Idlewild Park and summer time, this seems like a horrible business model. The guy who greeted us didn't seem too friendly about it either. We go past there every few weeks to go to Pittsburgh Raceway Park. They missed out on a lot of business from us. Parking lot was empty too. Now we know why. read more

We decided to try the Road Toad after passing the restaurant several times on the way to and from seeing my father in Johnstown, PA. When we arrived, we were the only people there arriving for dinner on an early Sunday evening on the last day of Thunder in the Valley in Johnstown. The decor is nice, and there is a big bar with seating for 15-some people. There is a nice view of the Loyalhanna Creek on the back of the property, with some outside seating and a smaller outside bar. The waitress we had was very friendly. Unfortunately, this is where the good things about the restaurant cease. Looking at the menu, the cheapest thing on the menu is eight bucks for a hamburger. The appetizers are almost 10 dollars and up. I ordered the coconut shrimp, and my wife ordered the chicken parmesan pasta. For $18.95 for the shrimp an $14.95 for the pasta, we were expecting outstanding food. Instead, my dinner was acceptable, but not worth the price. I got eight one-bite-sized coconut shrimp with good chutney sauce, great mashed potatoes, and good corn. The dinner came with two fixed sides, meaning that I had no other sides to choose from. I had the chicken chili soup that came with the dinner, and it was excellent, if on the small side. Oddly, for a restaurant with a big bar, soft drinks were NOT available on tap from a fountain, but in a can. And there were no free refills either! My wife got the chicken parmesan pasta, and it was not very good. It was simply a grilled chicken with tomato sauce and parmesan, and next to it is the fettuccine pasta. She got iced tea that was mediocre, and strangely enough, got free refills. We shared the carrot cake, and that was delicious, but still not worth the five or so dollars. Overall, I was going to give the restaurant three stars, but had to knock it down to one because it appears that the dinner she ate did not agree with her 12 hours later, forcing her to take several trips to the bathroom. Between the overpriced menu (who charges that much for a casual restaurant/bar and also not give free soft drink refills?) and the mediocre food that does not match our expectations (she wound up "refunding" the food the next day), we won't be going there again. read more

I can't say the food was bad. I had Salmon New Orleans and my husband had the crab cake both were very good. The prices are rather high. The food took quite a long time . My biggest problem was with the hostess who was very rude. No sure I would return. read more

My fiance and I have been to the Road Toad three times now, all for special occasions, and we have had nothing but great experiences. We've never had the same meal twice, and there is so much on the menu, it would take a while to order the same meal. The prices are reasonable, all the food tastes fresh, and the wait staff is always really pleasant. All three times we've been there, the owner has come over and greeted us. Always seems interested in our experience and is genuine in making his customers feel welcomed. This is one of our favorite places. We'll definitely return for our next special event. read more

Fantastic restaurant, and so convenient on Rte 30 near Idlewild! Ask for a table overlooking the scenic Loyalhanna Creek. The owner, Ron, is very attentive, and is a stickler for detail. The menu is fairly extensive... Yummy salads (check out the Nutty Professor), memorable sandwiches (LOVE the Reuben), great variety of traditional ckicken and fish dishes (Delish Chicken Asiago! Wife loves the Salmon!), tasty steaks, hearty soups ( I drool over the white chicken chili as well as the traditional chili), and awesome desserts (wife and I share the deep dish apple crisp often). The staff is friendly and efficient, and they contribute to an overall pleasant atmosphere. If you haven't guessed, Road Toad is our favorite restaurant in Westmoreland County. read more

A real hidden gem! I wasn't entirely sure what to expect going in, however my expectations were met above and beyond. During this visit my girlfriend and I sat at the bar and ordered a few drinks and an appetizer. The bar has all local beers on draft and the bartender tells you where each one is brewed. My girlfriend enjoyed a perfectly mixed captain and coke. The bar also offered a decently wide selection of wine in addition to beer (bottled and draft) and mixed drinks. We shared the appetizer, RT sampler, and it was delicious! Crab stuffed mushrooms, buffalo chicken tenders, and pot stickers were all served hot and packed with flavor. The dining area and bar were both extremely clean and delightfully decorated. You could tell that the employees took pride in their work and loved the business. After eating we checked out the pretty view. We both agreed that we will definitely make this a regular stop when headed out this way, but I would also say it's worth the drive. read more

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HORRIBLE all around Service Owner Food Wait time for food Awful way to celebrate fathers day. Food was wrong. Owner was unkind. Servers were frazzled -there were only 5 tables occupied- food took over 1.5 hrs and appetizer was to be stuffed banana peppers, came out stuffed pepper with sausage - no cheese or sauce- when owner stopped to ask, explained I thought it was to be made with cheese and sauce, he said it was, and I said she went back and grabbed a side of sauce for us, then she came back and took the plate back to the kitchen and they sprinkled cheese on it, he said ' so you don't want it?' and walked away with it. Just a horrible experience all around. I will never recommend nor will I ever go there again. read more

Every time I go to the Road Toad it seems amazing!! There are clean bathrooms, kind servers, and best of all amazing food!!