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- OOlgaVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews4.0Dined 3 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
- AandrewNew York City •13 reviews5.0Dined 3 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 5 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
- KGKGZeePhiladelphia County •3 reviews4.0Dined on 10 Dec 2024We were excited to go to the Nittany Lion Inn with another couple for the first time since they reopened a few months ago. Our server, Timothy, was professional and courteous. The food was pricey and a solid B. When it was time to receive the check, we asked to have the bill divided, and our server said, “That isn’t our policy, but since it’s not busy tonight, I can probably do that for you.” Having lived in this college town for most of my life, this is the first place we’ve been to that doesn’t have that “policy.” And, as we were preparing to leave, another server tossed a cleaning rag onto a table near us as she was walking by—a toss of about 8 feet. We found this peculiar in a restaurant that purports to be “upscale.”More infoLionne - The Nittany Lion InnPrice: Expensive• American• State College•4.2
- LALeeAnnBPhiladelphia County •3 reviews5.0Dined on 12 May 2024Great variety on the Mother's Day buffet. Delicious!More infoFront Street Station a Railroad EateryPrice: Moderate• Grill• Northumberland•3.7
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Central Pennsylvania features a wide range of fabulous eateries for those who live in the area as well as those passing through. They also have a few wineries you may want to explore. If you're into the sustainable food movement with a focus on local ingredients, you'll find several restaurants that deliver farm-to-fork seasonal menus. The cuisine is a perfect blend of regional and global flavors, with dishes featuring ingredients grown and produced locally. Several Italian eateries dish out favorites like ravioli, chicken marsala, homemade pasta, Italian wines and cocktails, and espresso and dessert. Whether you're looking for all-day breakfast, comfort foods like burgers and sides, or upscale Mediterranean fare, you'll find it in central Pennsylvania.
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Dog friendly restaurants in Central Pennsylvania include Cork Bar & Restaurant, Breaker Brewing Company and The Greens at Irem Clubhouse
Child friendly restaurants in Central Pennsylvania include Lionne - The Nittany Lion Inn, The Greek and The Greens at Irem Clubhouse