5 Best Date Night Restaurants in State College

5 restaurants available nearby

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1. Allen Street Grill

4.8

Exceptional(874)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • State College

Booked 22 times today

Located in the heart of downtown State College, our newly restored space offers an honest, no-fuss menu featuring modern American cooking. The bar program features classics-inspired craft cocktails and a thoughtfully curated biodynamic wine list including plentiful wines by the glass.Located on the second floor of Hotel State College, an iconic corner of hospitality in the community, the Grill has offered the community and alumni one of the grandest views of town and Penn State through floor-to-ceiling windows for more than 40 years. Thoughtfully restored and reimagined by new owners, Chef Karen Nicolas and the team set out to re-establish the Allen Street Grill as the epicenter of the downtown dining scene with a focus on local, quality ingredients and great hospitality.

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2. Federal Taphouse-State College

4.2

Awesome(196)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • State College

A modern gathering place for great American scratch cooking. 100 Beers on tap and 10 Wines on tap!! Great place to book events with large parties. Be our guest!

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3. Gigi's Southern Table

4.4

Awesome(1870)

Price: Moderate

• Regional American (Southern) • State College

Booked 12 times today

Gigi's is as casual as it is chic; it’s a local farm-to-table experience capturing the sophisticated yet laid back ideals of southern hospitality. It’s a social gathering place for friends, whether you're aiming to impress out-of-town guests, linger over a romantic dinner or just want to enjoy a local craft beer in the lounge, come join us at our table.

4. Duffy's Tavern

4.5

Awesome(116)

Price: Expensive

• American • Boalsburg

Booked 15 times today

Indulge your tastebuds at Duffy’s Boalsburg Tavern. This restaurant serves up contemporary American cuisine in a traditional Georgian tavern that boasts charming rustic décor, multiple fireplaces, original decor and a relaxed bar. The restaurant’s menu features soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches and tasty entrées. Dining highlights include our wonderful steaks, pan seared duck, King salmon, sweet potato gnocchi, and Duffy’s famous signature chicken wings. A children's menu is also available.Don't miss our St. Patrick's Day celebration with a full Irish menu and our Colonial Christmas weekend with colonial fare celebrating the nationalities of the original settlers in the area.Open daily for lunch and dinner, Duffy’s Boalsburg Tavern is a popular spot for local residents and out of towners alike. It makes a good choice for everything from a quick bite alone to an elaborate dinner date.

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5. Mercato Mio - State College

3.1

Good(140)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • State College

Mercato Mio is an Italian inspired restaurant located inside the Hilton Garden Inn, just minutes from Penn State. We strive to design dishes with an Italian-like simplicity so that the quality of our ingredients and the care with which they are handled defines and distinguishes us. The perfect location for a night out with friends, a special celebration or even a romantic date night. Come join us Sunday through Saturday 4pm-10pm. Can't wait to see you!

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5 restaurants available nearby

1. Allen Street Grill

2. Federal Taphouse-State College

3. Gigi's Southern Table

4. Duffy's Tavern

5. Mercato Mio - State College

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