Been here a few times, both for regular dining and for Galantine in February. Food is good in…read moregeneral. Today I had cheesesteak and fries, which were good. Just not sure about the merinara sauce to go with the fries. Of the beers I tried, my favorite was the Swish (Swedish Fish-inspired sour beer). Service was great- our waitress was very attentive and friendly. For Galantine brunch, the omlett station was my favorite. Least favorite was that the cocktails that we ordered at the bar before the cocktail-making demo was not included with the prepurchased tickets. Second floor of the restaurant has a lot of taxidermy (not my thing, but may be a lot of other people's), and game tables, like pool. Will be back!

Didn't know what to expect, but we were pleasant surprised. First of all: get the crab rangoon dip!…read moreAs a group of 3, we destroyed it. It was so good with the big wonton strips that came with it. Our waitress, Carly, was nice enough to send out more strips for the delightful dish. I would return just for the dip. I had a wrap and butternut squash soup that were both so good. My co-diners, my mom and sister, also enjoyed their food and we thought Carly was so sweet and offered great service. We are in Philly but would absolutely return.

Service was excellent - food not so much. Wants to be a bar but no dance floor and lots of tables…read more Food should be better.

Second time here and I'm more practical with expectations. The sandwiches are as expected…read more I had fried chicken sandwich. For $3.50 you can get a million broken fries ( no fork) and for us the ketchups were all empty. It was funny watching other patrons track down ketchup. Seating is Lord of the Rings style, but you know that going in. Solid and expectations met, as 9 pm approaches, groups start coming as a changeover to a bar happens.

Came here for dinner tonight with a group of 6 and had a reservation. The staff was very kind and…read moreattentive. Ordered the following: Pork soup dumplings- delicious juicy good portions (6 pieces per basket) Pork pan fried bao- delicious juicy as well 4 pieces) Kung pao Brussels- very saucy but still good. Always like peanuts with my veggies Sushi combo- beautiful presentation with fresh fish Lo mein chicken- had a bite as this was a take home for the kids but pretty standard noodle dish with sweet sauce hopefully the kids will eat it tomorrow lol Crispy rice with tuna- not too spicy, a little too much on the rice but overall good. Located in a shopping plaza, from the outside it looks closed because it's totally dark but it's open! Easy free parking right in front. As a native Los Angeles girl coming to PA to see my husband's family, I was thrilled that his friend took us here! The best Asian food I've had since I've been coming here 13 years ago. We will definitely be back!

Vibes: Hip, clubby music…read more Food: Menu looked highly promising. Best dishes were the pork soup dumplings and coconut curry soup. Sushi satisfied the craving but was mid. Most disappointing were the drunken noodle and the pad thai. They were drenched and absolutely swimming in the salty sauce. Final Verdict: Would return and try other dishes but hard pass on the noodle dishes.

Great food! Great Atmosphere! I love going there! The owner Becky is a fantastic host! I Highly…read morerecommend!

Date night on a Tuesday night. Also, it was a 'Dine and Donate' night. Tonight, 10% of your meal…read moregoes toward supporting The Reading Public Library. Very admirable and apparently they do this often to support other causes, as well. We were happy to dine at a restaurant that cares about the local community. That's what got me (& my wife) in the door. Now, for the brass tacks: Atmosphere: Very nice looking place. Clean. Lively. Loved the front window open on a warm day and the outdoor seating as we walked in. Service: Hostess and Server were both very friendly, attentive and helpful. Both checked in on us, often. Which, for us, is super important not to feel forgotten. No problem here. Food: Uncorkd Burger (sub grilled chicken), Vegetable Risotto w/Salmon, Cheesesteak Egg Rolls, Homemade Vanilla Bread Pudding Cake & Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake. My wife said, convincingly, that the Grilled Chicken Burger was good. (and that's saying something. (She's super picky about chicken sandwiches) My Vegetable Salmon Risotto was terrific. Fresh, bright, creamy, & flavorful. The salmon may have been cooked slightly over, but only slightly. Cheesesteak Egg Rolls were very good. Not made in-house. The desserts were delicious. Bread pudding with Caramel Drizzle! Oh my! Light & Delicious. Stick Toffee Pudding Cake with a decadent dark chocolate sauce. Delightful. We took those desserts to go and had them at home. Delicious. Terrific experience, tonight. I would go back in a heartbeat. Certainly would recommend. 4.2

The Phyrst will always hold a special place in my heart. I grew up in State College, went to Penn…read moreState, and was lucky enough to bartend here back in the mid-'80s. These days I live in California, but every time I'm back home, I make it a point to stop in for a drink and a trip down memory lane. I met up with a few of my high school buddies on a Wednesday night while the students were away, so it wasn't packed but that actually made for a more relaxed night. The staff was upbeat and welcoming, and you could just tell everyone behind the bar was having a good time. There was a live acoustic band playing (though I didn't catch the name), which added a great vibe to the evening. The Phyrst is known for its nightly live music. The bar has been completely renovated since my time working there, and I have to say, the new layout is a huge improvement. It flows better and definitely handles a crowd more comfortably on busy nights. I even had the chance to chat with some of the bartenders and share a few stories from my time behind the bar. It's crazy how much has changed and how much has stayed the same. The Phyrst remains one of the most iconic bars in State College and has been a go-to spot for generations of Penn Staters. Whether you're a student, alum, or just passing through, it's a must-visit.

First and last bar in our trip to State College. We arrived Friday and our group was already…read morewaiting for us at Phyrst. Great beers, a restaurant downstairs, superb ambiance and plenty of room.

Stopped in for the second time in my life while nearby at a conference. Last time I gave them four…read morestars because the bartender was vacant. This time, the bartender was sooooo much better than that previous experience. Extremely pleasant and attentive. Got the Cajun Chicken Cheesesteak which was delicious. Fries were good, especially dipped in their new Camp Raystown wing sauce which I ordered on the side. If in the area, this will be a must visit again.

Have now visited twice and tonight was a lot less crowded then my first visit and a bit more…read morememorable. Our waitress was great, gave suggestions and kept checking in. We ordered calamari, wings and pizza... it was all cooked well and tasty. The calamari was a huge portion! Wings were cooked well and flavorful. Pizza was good, thick crust and lots of cheese. Sports bar atmosphere with tvs and some games for kids. Definitely a place to visit when in the area.

service was horrible they pick who they like to serve so you'll be waiting for over an hour for a…read moredrink. Owner is horrible allows his bouncers to take home drunk girls and even allows them to go in the back with them and dance on them. I've never seen such a disgusting bathroom at a bar, bring your own toilet paper if you'd like to wipe. Drinks are definitely watered down and not made correctly, only one bar tender is semi decent. the place has gone to shit use to be a great place to go. I DONT RECOMMEND if you want a decently priced drink and a fun night. it won't be fun there. If I could give zero stars I definitely would.

Probably the worst experience I have ever had. Came into town to visit my girl friend and we…read moredecided to go for the Halloween special (5$ trash cans). We went to the bar on the right most side and waited for 45 min only for the bar tender to tell us she did not serve the trash cans on that side. (NOTE: The other bar was not busy. The bar tender did not have the required drink on hand to finish the other customers order and made everyone wait while she filtered with the customers waiting for security to bring her the other drinks). We then proceeded to the other bar which was packed. We asked the bar tender for two drinks -- a miller light and a "trash can", but before even given the chance to specify which one he was off making the trash can drink. He then comes back and says it will be 17$. When we asked for the cost break down he specified that when we said trash can he assumed we meant the most expensive one on the menu and not the one that everyone else was order (the special). When we asked him to rectify this he threatened to get security to kick us out (we didn't even want our money back just the other trash can because he decided to pick the WORST DRINK ON THE MENU). On the upside a very nice security guard was kind enough to refund us the money for our drinks out of his OWN POCKET. If you are coming from out of town and need a place to go DO NOT COME here, the bartender makes it a scam.

The service was good since we were the only people in the bar and the drink was tasty. I loved the…read morewindows/doors were wide open so you could enjoy the great spring weather.

Very cool little bar The name whiskey room is a little…read moremisleading as I thought it was bar that specialized in whisky But it's just a cool bar

Came in to this local watering hole for the yuengling special. Great atmosphere and an engaging…read morebartender rounded out the perfect end to a long business trip. It was wing night also but I was stuffed from dinner. But those wings looked awesome. The local next to me raved about them and ordered another dozen take home.

Don't waste your time going here. The place is a dump, service was terrible, and the "bathroom" was…read moreonly a port-a-john. The servers brought us the wrong drinks. When the servers brought the right drinks, they took them to the wrong table. We had to go back to the bar each time service was needed. Honestly, one of the worst bars I've ever been to. We would have been better going to Sheetz.