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Contemporary Colonial Atmosphere - The Tavern Restaurant, State College, PA

The Tavern Restaurant

4.6
4.6
112 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
220 E College Ave, State College, PA 16801

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2 people
19:00
Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
The Tavern Restaurant has proudly served downtown State College, Pennsylvania since 1948.
A newly renovated historic institution, The Tavern specializes in contemporary classic American cuisine in the ambiance of a colonial tavern. Join us for elevated comfort food, timeless cocktails and first class service.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00–14:00 Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 14:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (814) 238-6116
  • Website
    http://www.thetavern.com/
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

Menu

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What 112 people are saying

The Tavern Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Overall

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Food

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Service

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Ambience

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Value

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Good for groups

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Good for special occasions

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Lively

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Tavern Restaurant in State College offers a "fantastic dining experience" with "great food and service." Guests rave about the "amazingly varied menu," "wonderful ambience," and historical charm. Highlights include "the best burger in town," prime rib, and cocktails like the Original Sin. Service is often praised as "top notch."
112 Reviews

  1. Carilyn

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The tavern was a great spot in State College for an Anniversary Dinner! The service was great and table was nice. Food was incredible and came out fast. Loved the ambience and will definitely be going back! All three courses were delicious and drinks were great too!

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  2. Maya VIP

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    As a Penn State alum returning for a tour with my daughter, I was delighted to see The Tavern still serving the same fantastic quality of food and experience 20 years later. It's a true Penn State Gem!!!

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  3. Gail

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It has been many years since our last visit to PSU. The Tavern Restaurant is better than ever. Great food and service.

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  4. Joe

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 27 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner. A little on the noisy side but overall excellent.

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  5. Marianne VIP

    Philadelphia44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Erin was a wonderful server. Food was excellent.

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  6. MARK

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another terrific dinner at The Tavern. Amazingly varied menu, great service, fantastic presentation and food, delightful ambience. **HIGHLY RECOMMENDED RESTAURANT***

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  7. ShanR VIP

    New York City23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always fantastic. Best burger in town and the Original Sin Cocktail is amazing. The service is always top notch

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  8. David VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice dinner with friends. Celeste was an excellent server. Thank you.

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  9. jeanne

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dining experience, delicious meal, wonderful service. Will definitely return again.

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  10. ShanR VIP

    New York City23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Burger Bolognese & steak’s were great, the service was so good, our waiter had BEST personality

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The Tavern Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 112 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 29 times today
Google Map for The Tavern Restaurant

220 E College Ave, State College, PA 16801

Additional information

  • Area
    State College
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00–14:00 Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 14:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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