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Allen Street Grill, State College, PA

Allen Street Grill

4.7
4.7
889 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, View, Wine

Experiences

  • NYE Celebration At The Allen Street Grill

    $130.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Drinks & Jazz in the Lobby Bar Exceptional 5-course Prix Fixe Menu curated by our executive chef Alex Singh ($50 optional wine pairing available night of event) Seatings from 6-9 pm

Menu

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What 889 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Contemporary American

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Overall

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Food

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Service

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Ambiance

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Value

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Neighborhood 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 is a standout dining destination in State College, known for its "consistently excellent" food and "exceptional service." Diners rave about the delicious halibut and inventive seasonal dishes. The atmosphere is charming, particularly with window seating offering lovely views. Servers like Rachel and Kip enhance the experience with their expertise and attentiveness. Whether it's a special occasion or a casual meal, Allen Street Grill delivers a "fantastic experience."

889 Reviews

  1. Emma

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We 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.

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  2. Michael

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a gem to have in our community. Service, quality of food/beverage, knowledgeable staff, and fluency to round it out. Carrot soup!

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  3. Abigail

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food and drinks were perfect and our server Ryan was fantastic! Thank you for such a great evening!

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  4. John

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Kitchen messed up our orders and it took over 1.5 hrs to get our food. Server was extremely professional and nice though.

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  5. Maggie

    Pittsburgh

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience for my 50th birthday dinner, Allison was wonderful! What we noticed was the kitchen was abnormally slow so everything took a longer than normal time. We weren't in a hurry so it wasn't a problem, but it was noticeably slow. I love the Allen St. Grill, esp this time of year! I often celebrate my birthday at ASG and will continue to do so, despite the slower service.

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  6. Sara

    Pittsburgh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We received excellent service during our visit, which was to celebrate my birthday. The young man at the host podium was incredibly kind and accommodating to my 80 year old mother, who I has mobility issues. This set the tone for a lovely dining experience. Our server was knowledgeable and friendly, making recommendations when asked and taking extra care. Our food was delicious and interesting. We especially loved the rolls and butter with flaky maldon salt, the carrot soup and the fisherman risotto. This is the place to celebrate or just enjoy a special meal with exceptional service.

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  7. Christopher-Lloyd

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Very expensive for the quality. The steak tartare has low quality non-tender and fatty meat, but this is hidden beneath the seasoning it comes with. The half-chicken has nothing extraordinary, except the plate it comes in, and not the same care is given to the same meals of differently dressed clients. The wine behind the menu : a regular 6ounce glass for 18$/glass, comparable to the bottles you find in the supermarket for 9$/bottle. The servers will do their best to sell you the most expensive items (of course they get % from the tip). This pre apetizer discourse "my favorite dishes from the card are..." deceiving.

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  8. Vanessa

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks and service were great. We were in the "lobby" and it was cute and lively.

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  9. Michael

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for a birthday dinner any night! Food is always prepared well and within good time. Service is attentive and environment is great.

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  10. Karen

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful! Services was great and food was awesome! And we got the table we requested by the window overlooking the Christmas tree. This meant so much to us, as this has become a tradition for 4 of us to eat here and look at the tree after the last football game of the season.

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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 4.7 stars by 889 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 19 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

  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, 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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