11 Restaurants Near Penn State University

11 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Allen Street Grill restaurant

1. Allen Street Grill

4.8

Exceptional(564)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • State College

Booked 19 times today

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.

2. The Greek

4.6

Exceptional(190)

$$$$

• Greek • State College

Booked 12 times today

BYOB Authentic Greek Cuisine in State College, PA. After many years of serving the perfect American breakfast, The Original Waffle Shop's founder John Dimakopoulos brings his traditional Greek cuisine to you!From fresh and abundant vegetables to the most succulent kebabs, each dish has been perfected to showcase genuine Greek flavors.

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3. Federal Taphouse-State College

4.5

Awesome(178)

$$$$

• Gastro Pub • State College

Booked 1 time today

A modern gathering place for great American scratch cooking. 100 Beers on tap and 10 Wines on tap!! Great place to book events with large parties. Be our guest!

A photo of Mercato Mio - State College restaurant

4. Mercato Mio - State College

4.2

Awesome(94)

$$$$

• Italian • State College

Booked 2 times today

Mercato Mio is an Italian inspired restaurant located inside the Hilton Garden Inn, just minutes from Penn State. We strive to design dishes with an Italian-like simplicity so that the quality of our ingredients and the care with which they are handled defines and distinguishes us. The perfect location for a night out with friends, a special celebration or even a romantic date night. Come join us Tuesday through Saturday 4pm-10pm. Can't wait to see you!

5. Olde New York

4.4

Awesome(130)

$$$$

• American • State College

Likening the era when pockets of immigrants settled in the boroughs of New York City and continued their old world traditions of camaraderie with wonderful food and warm hospitality. Here, at Olde New York, we hope to recreate that comfortable place for you to meet with your friends and family for traditional old world cuisine, fat deli sandwiches, savory salads and an array of refreshing beverages and splendid libations. So come on out to the old neighborhood and reacquaint yourself with the good times, good food and pleasantries of bygone years. Make Olde New York your neighborhood place.

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6. Gigi's Southern Table

4.5

Awesome(1566)

$$$$

• Southern • State College

Booked 54 times today

Gigi's is as casual as it is chic; it’s a local farm-to-table experience capturing the sophisticated yet laid back ideals of southern hospitality. It’s a social gathering place for friends, whether you're aiming to impress out-of-town guests, linger over a romantic dinner or just want to enjoy a local craft beer in the lounge, come join us at our table.

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7. Kelly's Steak and Seafood

4.5

Awesome(605)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • State College

Booked 16 times today

As the name suggests, Kelly's Steak and Seafood in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania is known for steak and seafood. We offer a wide variety of steak cuts including Filet, New York, Flat Iron, Porterhouse and Delmonico. If you're feeling like something from the ocean we offer Ahi Tuna, Black Tiger Prawns, Halibut Cheeks and Swordfish. Don't forget about our Seafood Steampots which are a huge hit.If you want something a bit more casual, Kelly's Steak and Seafood has you covered. Choose from various burgers, pasta dishes, soups and salads.

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8. URBN Flavourhaus Park Place

4.2

Awesome(294)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • State College

Booked 21 times today

URBN Flavourhaus Park Place is a modern, contemporary eatery inspired by European coffeehouses of the 17th century where locals gathered for conversation and commerce. The European industrial influence is felt throughout the haus as you enjoy our small-batch roasted coffees, lattes and farm fresh gourmet specialty items for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Be sure to save room for our pretty famous sticky buns, jumbo cookies and artisan milkshakes!Make your reservation now for the best breakfast, burgers, steaks, pasta, seafood and milkshakes in the State College and Central Pennsylvania area!

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9. The Bull Pen Restaurant & Sports Bar

4.7

Exceptional(4)

$$$$

• American • Tyrone

Booked 1 time today

Coming Soon!

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10. Red Lobster - Altoona

3.9

Excellent(2)

$$$$

• Seafood • Altoona

Red Lobster welcomes you by offering PRIORITY SEATING to reduce your wait time in the restaurant, so you can spend more time doing the things you love. Or, come enjoy a drink at our bar and a Tasting Plate while you wait. Red Lobster is the world's largest and most loved seafood restaurant company, offering high quality, freshly-prepared seafood, sourced in a way that is traceable, sustainable and responsible. We offer lunch and dinner daily, featuring classics like our Ultimate Feast®, Garlic Shrimp Scampi and Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp, and feature limited time flavors and preparations during events like Lobsterfest®, Crabfest® and Endless Shrimp®. And, who can resist our famous warm and cheesy Cheddar Bay Biscuits®? To learn more visit www.redlobster.com

Restaurants near Penn State University

Price

Cuisine

11 restaurants available nearby

1. Allen Street Grill

2. The Greek

3. Federal Taphouse-State College

4. Mercato Mio - State College

5. Olde New York

6. Gigi's Southern Table

7. Kelly's Steak and Seafood

8. URBN Flavourhaus Park Place

9. The Bull Pen Restaurant & Sports Bar

10. Red Lobster - Altoona

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