Allen Street Grill

Name: Allen Street Grill
Address: 100 W College Ave, State College, PA, United States, 16801-3838
Telephone: (814) 231-4745
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

891 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Make a booking

2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

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.

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Book your next event with us

View details

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 16:30–21:00
Phone number
(814) 231-4745
Website
https://allenstreetgrill.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Karen Nicolas
Private party facilities
Our private dining spaces and menu options can accommodate groups of various sizes, budgets and occasions. We would love to help you plan the perfect event in our historic space!
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (814) 231-4745

Location
100 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801-3838
Area
State College
Parking details
Two parking garages are located within a block of the restaurant, one on Pugh Street and the other on Frasier Street.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wine

Experiences

NYE Celebration At The Allen Street Grill
US$130.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 2024 only
Drinks & Jazz in the Lobby Bar Exceptional 5-course Prix Fixe Menu curated by our executive chef Alex Singh ($50 optional wine pairing available night of event) Seatings from 6-9 pm

What 891 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Philadelphia County
Contemporary American
Central Pennsylvania
Best Overall
Central Pennsylvania
Best Food
Central Pennsylvania
Best Service
Central Pennsylvania
Best Ambience
Central Pennsylvania
Best Value
Central Pennsylvania
Neighbourhood gem
Central Pennsylvania
Great for fine wines
Central Pennsylvania
Good for special occasions
Central Pennsylvania
Lively
Central Pennsylvania
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Allen Street Grill is a standout dining destination in State College, known for its "consistently excellent" food and "exceptional service." Diners rave about the delicious halibut and inventive seasonal dishes. The atmosphere is charming, particularly with window seating offering lovely views. Servers like Rachel and Kip enhance the experience with their expertise and attentiveness. Whether it's a special occasion or a casual meal, Allen Street Grill delivers a "fantastic experience."

891 Reviews

K
Kelly
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience. Server was fantastic and so very sweet and helpful!
Is this helpful?
A
Ashleigh
VIP
Denver
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal - best food quality in State College in a beautiful setting. Cocktails and bartender were top notch. Only complaint was feeling rushed through the meal. Despite ordering cocktails, apps, entree and after dinner drinks, we were served everything in less than 50 minutes. If this was lunch I’d appreciate that but for a nice dinner, it’s never enjoyable to have the waiter hovering to grab your order and then stacking the food to come out 5 minutes apart. Overall, though, a wonderful restaurant and we will be back!
Is this helpful?
E
Emma
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We 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.
Is this helpful?
M
Michael
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a gem to have in our community. Service, quality of food/beverage, knowledgeable staff, and fluency to round it out. Carrot soup!
Is this helpful?
A
Abigail
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our food and drinks were perfect and our server Ryan was fantastic! Thank you for such a great evening!
Is this helpful?
J
John
Philadelphia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Relatively slow night but always a great spot for dinner. Highly recommend.
Is this helpful?
M
Maggie
Pittsburgh
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had a great experience for my 50th birthday dinner, Allison was wonderful! What we noticed was the kitchen was abnormally slow so everything took a longer than normal time. We weren't in a hurry so it wasn't a problem, but it was noticeably slow. I love the Allen St. Grill, esp this time of year! I often celebrate my birthday at ASG and will continue to do so, despite the slower service.
Is this helpful?
S
Sara
Pittsburgh
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We received excellent service during our visit, which was to celebrate my birthday. The young man at the host podium was incredibly kind and accommodating to my 80 year old mother, who I has mobility issues. This set the tone for a lovely dining experience. Our server was knowledgeable and friendly, making recommendations when asked and taking extra care. Our food was delicious and interesting. We especially loved the rolls and butter with flaky maldon salt, the carrot soup and the fisherman risotto. This is the place to celebrate or just enjoy a special meal with exceptional service.
Is this helpful?
C
Christopher-Lloyd
Philadelphia
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Very expensive for the quality. The steak tartare has low quality non-tender and fatty meat, but this is hidden beneath the seasoning it comes with. The half-chicken has nothing extraordinary, except the plate it comes in, and not the same care is given to the same meals of differently dressed clients. The wine behind the menu : a regular 6ounce glass for 18$/glass, comparable to the bottles you find in the supermarket for 9$/bottle. The servers will do their best to sell you the most expensive items (of course they get % from the tip). This pre apetizer discourse "my favorite dishes from the card are..." deceiving.
Is this helpful?
V
Vanessa
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Drinks and service were great. We were in the "lobby" and it was cute and lively.
Is this helpful?

FAQs

Allen Street Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (814) 231-4745.

Allen Street Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 891 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

100 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801-3838

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
State College
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 16:30–21:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Two parking garages are located within a block of the restaurant, one on Pugh Street and the other on Frasier Street.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Karen Nicolas
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wine

Website
https://allenstreetgrill.com/
Phone number
(814) 231-4745
Private party facilities
Our private dining spaces and menu options can accommodate groups of various sizes, budgets and occasions. We would love to help you plan the perfect event in our historic space!
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (814) 231-4745

Allen Street Grill

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

NYE Celebration At The Allen Street Grill

Menu

What 891 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Allen Street Grill offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Allen Street Grill restaurant rated?

Is Allen Street Grill currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information