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Allen Street Grill, State College, PA

Allen Street Grill

4.8
4.8
879 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
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.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (814) 231-4745
  • Website
    https://allenstreetgrill.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Karen Nicolas
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining spaces and menu options can accommodate groups of various sizes, budgets and occasions. We would love to help you plan the perfect event in our historic space!
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (814) 231-4745
  • Location
    100 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801-3838
  • Area
    State College
  • Parking details
    Two parking garages are located within a block of the restaurant, one on Pugh Street and the other on Frasier Street.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wine

Experiences

  • Ladies night on the red carpet

    USD 1.00 per person

    Prepaid

    4 Dec 2024 only
    7:00 pm
    Come listen to music from the most Iconic women, Drink luxury cocktails, eat the finest foods, experience professional photography and walk the red carpet at the Lobby bar!

  • Only Over 18

    USD 110.00 per person

    Prepaid

    18 Dec 2024 only
    6:00 pm
    Age isn't everything- Though we look to the spirits and wines of the world with a passion for older being better, that isn't always the case. It takes a lot of dedication to the initial quality to allow any of the beverages to help create a time worthy drink. It is with that initial quality that allows them to age for all these years without flaw and grow in complexity.

Menu

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What 879 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Contemporary American

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Overall

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Food

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Service

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Ambience

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Value

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Great for fine wines

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Good for special occasions

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Lively

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Allen Street Grill offers a delightful dining experience with "exceptional service" and "fantastic food." Guests rave about its nostalgic setting and "incredible" wine and cocktail selections. Standout dishes include the halibut and Fisherman's Risotto. The knowledgeable staff, especially servers like Rachel and Kip, enhance every visit, making it a "perfect celebration" spot.

879 Reviews

  1. Charles

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our date night. The meal was delicious and our server was very good

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  2. Mitchell

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice location. Excellent service. The menu was very limited and very expensive.

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  3. David

    New York City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A very nice dinner and relaxing evening with great food and service.

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  4. Cathy

    San Francisco

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The bolognese is absolutely amazing. Always a delicious meal here!

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  5. Drew

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food portions are relatively small but prepared well. Window seating is fantastic.

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  6. Amy

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fun night to celebrate birthdays. Great cocktails and service.

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  7. Lizzie

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My carrot soup and farro risotto were both fantastic. My husband’s linguini was equally delicious. After moving to State College two years ago, and visiting every summer for over 20 years, this was our first visit to the Allen Street Grill. It won’t be our last!

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  8. Mark

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Creative food selections in a nice environment. Our server Allison was delightful.

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  9. CamilaM

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great but had to wait an hour for our food to come

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  10. Brian

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rachel our server was great. Answered all questions and explained several dishes in detail. Best meal I’ve had at the restaurant. Had the duck….

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FAQs

Allen Street Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (814) 231-4745.

Allen Street Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 879 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Allen Street Grill

100 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801-3838

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    State College
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Two parking garages are located within a block of the restaurant, one on Pugh Street and the other on Frasier Street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Karen Nicolas
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wine
  • Website
    https://allenstreetgrill.com/
  • Phone number
    (814) 231-4745
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining spaces and menu options can accommodate groups of various sizes, budgets and occasions. We would love to help you plan the perfect event in our historic space!
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (814) 231-4745
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