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- OOlgaVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews4.0Dined 2 days agoGreat charm but the chairs need to be replaced - just not comfortable and too small. We really enjoyed the pretzels, filet, and crab cakes. We don’t recommend the clam chowder. Service was good. We will come back.More infoDuffy's TavernPrice: Expensive• American• Boalsburg•4.5
- GGlennVIPLondon •79 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoFood was awesome, so happy they brought favorites back. Our Server DJ was the best we have worked with at Gigi’sMore infoGigi's Southern TablePrice: Moderate• Regional American (Southern)• State College•4.4
- AandrewNew York City •13 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoThe Tavern is my favorite restaurant in State College. Out server Celest was outstanding and charming. Make this your go to place, it’s excellent!!More infoThe Tavern RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• State College•4.5
- EEmmaPhiladelphia County •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoWe came for a date night had a wonderful time. The atmosphere and food was incredible. Rachel was very sweet and surprisingly knowledgeable about the food. Allowed us to take our time and enjoy everything. Proved to be a wonderful date night spot, definitely booking a window seat next time we are able to come by.More infoAllen Street GrillPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• State College•4.7
- JJeremyTampa / Central Florida West •1 review4.0Dined on 6 Dec 2024Tried for the first time. Was very pleasantly surprised. Our server was fantastic…  very knowledgeable and great personality. Food was very good. Everything tasted great. A good value overall, and we’ll definitely be back! More infoThe GreekPrice: Moderate• Greek• State College•4.6
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Child friendly restaurants in State College include Lionne - The Nittany Lion Inn, The Greek and Olde New York
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