State College Restaurants

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<p>Hi, my friend and her son are going to State College next week for a Eberly accepted student meeting. </p>

<p>What are the best (or most fun) restaurants in State College? I saw something on TV once about Are You Hungry. Are they only take out or do they have eat in as well? I also saw a Penn State Football game on Tv and they showed The State College Diner and said it was an institution. </p>

<p>Any more we don't know about? What are your favorites? </p>

<p>Also, what should they see in State College and on campus that may not be on the Eberly tour? They plan to stay over Saturday night so they will have Sunday to explore. </p>

<p>Any suggestions would be helpful!</p>

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<p>We like the Corner Room - right in downtown state college.
Since we’re usually there on crazy-busy weekends, we also appreciate restaurants that take reservations since we hate waiting. Kelly’s Steak and seafood is about a 10 minute drive. The food is good and they take reservations…unlike most downtown SC restaurants. </p>

<p>Make sure you stop by the Creamery!</p>

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<p>The Corner Room is especially nice if you can snag a booth by the window (and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Bill Pickles and the Allen Street Grill are also right on the corner of Allen and College; the food for all three comes out of the same kitchen. It’s not gourmet, but generally dependable. The Diner is famous for Grilled Stickies; other good options for breakfast and/or lunch are Irving’s and The Waffle Shop. Cozy Thai is a favorite of my son and his friends. The Tavern is great for ambience, but the food is mediocre at best. All of these restaurants are right on College Avenue. (Can’t comment on Are U Hungry. I’ve walked by many times, but never felt compelled to go in.)</p>

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<p>Add my vote for the Corner Room
Also the Allen Street Grill (they take reservations)
And also The Deli is good.
[Dante’s</a> : The Deli Restaurant](<a href=“http://www.dantesinc.com/thedeli.htm]Dante’s”>http://www.dantesinc.com/thedeli.htm)</p>

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<p>I have to disagree about the Tavern being mediocre. Their menu changes every night and you get unlimited side dishes with your meal. I think the food is delicious. Yes, there are always times when a particular night or meal isn’t, but overall, that is easily my favorite restaurant in State College.</p>

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<p>okay, here is our favorite place to go to eat but try and keep it a secret
[Toftrees</a> Golf Resort & Conference Center: Dining - Down Under Steak House](<a href=“http://www.toftrees.com/dining_downunder.html]Toftrees”>The Field Burger & Tap, A State College Restaurant | Toftrees Golf Resort)
Heres a virtual tour :click on restaurant name :slight_smile:
<a href=“http://www.photowebusa.com/shanerhotels/toftreesresort/[/url]”>http://www.photowebusa.com/shanerhotels/toftreesresort/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Never a wait, great food, good prices.Even on football weekends. It is well hidden. You do not have to be a member of the club to dine here. 10 min drive. CasuaL dress code.</p>

<p>Don’t tell anybody else, okay :)</p>

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<p>So my above suggestion not ther best place to get a feel for the colllege…just nice place to eat.</p>

<p>Sunday am go the waffle house right there on college ave. Filled with kids around 11 ish I guess. Walk over to the HUB and check out the bookstore and eating areas. Drive around and through campus. It’s sooo big and things are spread out.</p>

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<p>How’s American Ale House or Otto’s Brewpub? Tripadvisor gave them good ratings.</p>

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<p>They are both pretty good, though some distance from campus. The Ale House has nice outdoor seating when the weather warms up.</p>

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<p>Any suggestions for a group of about 15, including a few older folks and children, and not terribly expensive?</p>

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<p>One possibility is Hi-Way Pizza on Westerly Parkway (~ 2 miles from campus). Same owners as The Deli–
[Dante’s</a> : Hi-Way Pizza](<a href=“http://www.dantesinc.com/hiway.htm]Dante’s”>http://www.dantesinc.com/hiway.htm)
Great pizza (among other things) and kid friendly.</p>

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<p>Rotelli’s. Italian sit down (but casual) restaurant - right in town.
Pizza, pasta, sandwiches/wraps, kids menu. It was good last time we ate there.</p>

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<p>We also enjoyed Rotelli’s. If you don’t mind going a little ways off campus, there is also a TGI Friday’s, Olive Garden, and Red Lobster.</p>