leshismore 211 Report post Posted February 20, 2020 I am going to State College in April for the Olympic Trial Finals [VIP TIX from a friend]. Question: What are the best, highest quality restaurants near the event? My buddy’s like fine dining, no chains or pizza/wing joints [not that we don’t like pizza and wings]. Best restaurant within a 20 mile radius please. Thanks ahead of time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calot 190 Report post Posted February 20, 2020 40 minutes ago, leshismore said: I am going to State College in April for the Olympic Trial Finals [VIP TIX from a friend]. Question: What are the best, highest quality restaurants near the event? My buddy’s like fine dining, no chains or pizza/wing joints [not that we don’t like pizza and wings]. Best restaurant within a 20 mile radius please. Thanks ahead of time. Carnegie Inn & Spa or The Dining Room at Nittany Lion Inn 1 leshismore reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBar1977 3,815 Report post Posted February 20, 2020 (edited) 47 minutes ago, leshismore said: I am going to State College in April for the Olympic Trial Finals [VIP TIX from a friend]. Question: What are the best, highest quality restaurants near the event? My buddy’s like fine dining, no chains or pizza/wing joints [not that we don’t like pizza and wings]. Best restaurant within a 20 mile radius please. Thanks ahead of time. https://thetavern.com/ I am a traditionalist so I still go to The Tavern. Its right on College Avenue in the center of town and a 10 minute walk from Bryce Jordan. If you want something different, but awesome, try the RE Farm Café. Its on Fillmore Rd and the way to get there is to take Porter Rd which runs north-south and is the road just east of the stadium complex. It bisects Bryce Jordan and the baseball field. So take that north and it becomes Fox Hollow Rd. Its about 10 minutes from Bryce Jordan. https://refarmcafe.com/menu/ The Nittany Lion Inn mentioned above is also good. Edited February 20, 2020 by TBar1977 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pamela 1,334 Report post Posted February 20, 2020 Not a restaurant but there’s that famous campus ice cream place. Just get there early before Kyven Gadson eats all the inventory haha. 1 2td3nf reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBar1977 3,815 Report post Posted February 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, pamela said: Not a restaurant but there’s that famous campus ice cream place. Just get there early before Kyven Gadson eats all the inventory haha. Ahh, The Creamery. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeanGuy 102 Report post Posted February 20, 2020 I personally hate the tavern. I can say good things about the Carnegie House. I have heard good things about RE Farm Cafe. I haven't been but reviews are good. I haven't been to the Nittany Lion Inn since the changed to "Steakhouse" format but it is generally good. Kelly's Steak and Seafood in Boalsburg is good. Barrel 21 is hit or miss, but the menu is different. All American Ale House is also good and diverse menu. The bottom line is there isn't really any "fine dining" in State College, but there are places that you can go for a good meal. BTW all the places listed are less than 10 miles from the Bryce Jordan Center 1 1 leshismore and gowrestle reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boompa 171 Report post Posted February 20, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, TBar1977 said: https://thetavern.com/ I am a traditionalist so I still go to The Tavern. Its right on College Avenue in the center of town and a 10 minute walk from Bryce Jordan. If you want something different, but awesome, try the RE Farm Café. Its on Fillmore Rd and the way to get there is to take Porter Rd which runs north-south and is the road just east of the stadium complex. It bisects Bryce Jordan and the baseball field. So take that north and it becomes Fox Hollow Rd. Its about 10 minutes from Bryce Jordan. https://refarmcafe.com/menu/ The Nittany Lion Inn mentioned above is also good. Hey Tbar typed in, "what are the best restaurants in State College" on Google! Not really high end but I love Otto's Brewpub but Nitt Lion Inn is a good choice, especially for breakfast. My family meet there one Sunday a year before Xmas. Edited February 20, 2020 by Boompa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CholleyVandine 33 Report post Posted February 20, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, TBar1977 said: https://thetavern.com/ I am a traditionalist so I still go to The Tavern. Its right on College Avenue in the center of town and a 10 minute walk from Bryce Jordan. If you want something different, but awesome, try the RE Farm Café. Its on Fillmore Rd and the way to get there is to take Porter Rd which runs north-south and is the road just east of the stadium complex. It bisects Bryce Jordan and the baseball field. So take that north and it becomes Fox Hollow Rd. Its about 10 minutes from Bryce Jordan. https://refarmcafe.com/menu/ The Nittany Lion Inn mentioned above is also good. Second the vote for the Tavern. Very traditional but always good. (That's not a vote against RE Farm ... I've never been) Edited February 20, 2020 by CholleyVandine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leshismore 211 Report post Posted February 20, 2020 2 hours ago, TBar1977 said: https://thetavern.com/ I am a traditionalist so I still go to The Tavern. Its right on College Avenue in the center of town and a 10 minute walk from Bryce Jordan. If you want something different, but awesome, try the RE Farm Café. Its on Fillmore Rd and the way to get there is to take Porter Rd which runs north-south and is the road just east of the stadium complex. It bisects Bryce Jordan and the baseball field. So take that north and it becomes Fox Hollow Rd. Its about 10 minutes from Bryce Jordan. https://refarmcafe.com/menu/ The Nittany Lion Inn mentioned above is also good. TBar is the man. Thank you so much. 1 TBar1977 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leshismore 211 Report post Posted February 20, 2020 2 hours ago, calot said: Carnegie Inn & Spa or The Dining Room at Nittany Lion Inn I really appreciate it. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leshismore 211 Report post Posted February 20, 2020 Thank you everyone. These places look amazing. They may not be "Fine Dinning", but they look perfect for the crew I'll be with. I really appreciate it. I will be going to at least 2 of these places. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calot 190 Report post Posted February 20, 2020 9 minutes ago, leshismore said: I really appreciate it. Thanks. Your welcome hope you enjoy the meals wherever you decide.Not a PA guy myself but have been to town on a few occasions. 1 leshismore reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leshismore 211 Report post Posted February 20, 2020 Cool beans. I am very excited. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBar1977 3,815 Report post Posted February 20, 2020 34 minutes ago, leshismore said: Thank you everyone. These places look amazing. They may not be "Fine Dinning", but they look perfect for the crew I'll be with. I really appreciate it. I will be going to at least 2 of these places. Eat well, live well. Have fun during your stay. Its a great college town and you should really enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PSUSMC 172 Report post Posted February 20, 2020 I haven't been to State College or Penn State since Feb 2010 (Michigan dual). A lot changes in 10+ years. But The Tavern isn't bad. You can also get a good burger at plenty of places on College Ave. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ResiliteMarine 29 Report post Posted February 20, 2020 (edited) As a State College area resident and former Tavern manager my first plug is for Pat Daugherty and The Tavern. You cannot imagine the contributions he has bestowed on town and campus. Wrestling is the only sport he directly supports. Kelly's Steak and Seafood as well as Duffy's Tavern, both in Boalsburg are terrific. Kellys has been voted best seafood and steak for 5 years. Hublesburg Inn, a short drive, is also good. If you want a true local favorite, then seek out Jim's Itailian Cuisine in Bellefonte. Beers? Otto's, Happy Valley Brewery and Milhiem's Elk Creek Cafe. Otto's also has Barrel 21 a distillery in front. Bellefonte has Big Springs. What else? Edited February 20, 2020 by ResiliteMarine 1 LLB reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LLB 11 Report post Posted February 20, 2020 I’ve never been to Kelly’s or Duffys but I’ve heard good things. Duffy’s I think is where the D-linemen have their nights out during the season. If you just want a beer and a good sandwich go to champs on Atherton. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ResiliteMarine 29 Report post Posted February 21, 2020 40 minutes ago, LLB said: I’ve never been to Kelly’s or Duffys but I’ve heard good things. Duffy’s I think is where the D-linemen have their nights out during the season. If you just want a beer and a good sandwich go to champs on Atherton. I am sitting at Duffys. No lineman eat here on any regular basis. Who would pay? Used to be Joe sequestered them at Toftrees, they ate there, but that was 20 years ago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boompa 171 Report post Posted February 21, 2020 3 hours ago, leshismore said: TBar is the man. Thank you so much. You should be thanking Google or maybe he went on Yelp. He is a fraud. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBar1977 3,815 Report post Posted February 21, 2020 11 minutes ago, Boompa said: You should be thanking Google or maybe he went on Yelp. He is a fraud. Your dumbass crusade is stupid and I just lol at it. 1 1 leshismore and 5inaRow reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBar1977 3,815 Report post Posted February 21, 2020 26 minutes ago, ResiliteMarine said: I am sitting at Duffys. No lineman eat here on any regular basis. Who would pay? Used to be Joe sequestered them at Toftrees, they ate there, but that was 20 years ago. Joe sequestered the whole squad at Toftrees. Absolutely true. The visiting team stayed at the Ramada on South Atherton near Hills Plaza. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PSUMike 442 Report post Posted February 21, 2020 Kellys is the answer now that Spats is gone. The Tavern is solid but Kellys is several tiers above it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowrestle 634 Report post Posted February 21, 2020 State College is a “wings & red meat” town. Forget trying to find good Italian food. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TobusRex 1,836 Report post Posted February 21, 2020 14 hours ago, calot said: Carnegie Inn & Spa or The Dining Room at Nittany Lion Inn Wait a minute...isn't that a gay resort?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TobusRex 1,836 Report post Posted February 21, 2020 53 minutes ago, gowrestle said: State College is a “wings & red meat” town. Forget trying to find good Italian food. Would be the first college town without a decent pizza joint, in that case. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
