Allen Street Grill

4.7

915 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

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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Location
100 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801-3838
Phone number
(814) 231-4745
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Experiences

All About The Importers
$85.00 per person
Prepaid
Mar 20, 2025 only
6:00 PM
$85 pp A focus on understanding importers and their influence on how we experience wine. We will look at 8 importers that we have trusted for many many years through a variety of styles and regions. While scores on wines can sometimes be helpful, understanding the palate of the person selecting the wine directly from the winery and finding those who you share a similar palate with is even more helpful.

What 915 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
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
Good for groups
Central Pennsylvania
Neighborhood gem
Central Pennsylvania
Good for special occasions
Central Pennsylvania
Lively
Central Pennsylvania
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Allen Street Grill in State College offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food, service, and ambiance." Diners rave about the "unique and fantastic drink options" and a menu that continuously impresses with "creative and delicious dishes." The knowledgeable staff ensures a memorable visit, making it a "favorite restaurant" for both locals and visitors.

915 Reviews

K
Kimber
Richmond
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The onion bisque was wonderful and we loved the coffee encrusted lamb chops. It’s the best restaurant in town!
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Jeffrey
VIP
Philadelphia
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food is creative and consistently outstanding. Service was very pleasant and efficient. One of the best — perhaps the best — in State College.
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JeannieP
VIP
Pittsburgh
65 reviews
5.0
65 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was great as always, but the service was exceptional. Rachel is an excellent server.
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Cynthia
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We get to eat here 2 times a year and every time it gets better. Last night was the best yet. The drinks are amazing, we get the Gin and tonic and Paloma - they are crisp, light, and refreshing to start the meal. Appetizers are had scallops and baked onion soup. The scallops had a pomegranate caviar on top, perfectly seared, and the sauce so good, we asked for more bread to not wasted it! The baked onion soup had many layers of flavor. Dinner had the Branzino with clams and mussels, Parppadelle, Seafood Risotto, and our favorite The Ribeye with potatoes and Brussel Sprouts. The flavor profile and many layers of flavor in each bite, takes you to whole other world. This is in my top 3 places I have eaten in my life! Bonus we get to eat her multiple times a year!
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Jill
VIP
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great experience. The food was wonderful and the bartenders did an amazing job. They go nice and beyond !! I can’t wait to go back .
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Tyler
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Slightly on the pricey side but ABSOLUTELY worth the price. The food and drinks are fantastic, with drink options you probably not find anywhere else. The staff is extremely knowledgeable of all the food and beverages and can answer any questions.
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Marc
New York City
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It was Valentine’s Day and the waiter asked us order everything together, which I typically will not do. I was fine with this but the food took a really long time anyway, but it was staggered. I have to give it past your Valentine’s Day great location, clean nice restaurant. Good food.
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David
VIP
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was excellent as always. Chad is an excellent server. We really enjoyed our pre-Valentines Day dinner out! As well as our pre-dinner drink at the lobby bar. Thank you!!
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Tanya
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious…especially the butterscotch mousse dessert!! Only negative, I wish it was a bigger menu with a few extra choices, especially appetizers.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
22nd birthday dinner with my parents! Dinner was amazing and so was the dessert. Wait staff is amazing here.
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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 915 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(814) 231-4745
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Allen Street Grill

Make a reservation

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

All About The Importers

Menu

What 915 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Allen Street Grill offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Allen Street Grill restaurant rated?

Is Allen Street Grill currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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