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Allen Street Grill, State College, PA

Allen Street Grill

4.7
4.7
909 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 23 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

  • Visiting France

    $85.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 20, 2025 only
    6:00 PM
    Discovering each of the major growing regions across the county, we will dive deep into the history, farming methods and traditions that each region hold. A collection of sparkling, rose, red and white will be pour including some very interesting vintage options. Each wine will be paired with a small bite and perfect to showcase all that the wine has to offer.

Menu

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What 909 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 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

    Good for special occasions

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Lively

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Allen Street Grill, a standout in State College, offers "outstanding food" and "excellent service" in a warm, city-like atmosphere. Diners rave about the "creative menu" and "superb cocktails." Highlights include window seating with town views and a knowledgeable, attentive staff, ensuring a delightful dining experience.

909 Reviews

  1. Marc

    New York City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. David

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. Tanya

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  4. 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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  5. Donald

    Philadelphia

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our Starters. I had the Steak Tartare. Cindy had the Burrata Cheese. I loved my Duck Breast entree. Cindy also shared some of her Fisherman's Risotto, which I thought was excellent. Great food, service, and experience.

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  6. Felix

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant on College Avenue! We always eat there!

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  7. Kerry

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My son & I dine at Allen Street Grill each time I come up to PSU to visit him. It’s our favorite restaurant around town. As always, everything was outstanding. The food, the ambiance, our server, Kip, was engaging, knowledgeable & very attentive. We had a fantastic time & look forward to returning soon! Thank you!

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  8. Carrie

    VIP

    Baltimore

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There is no better restaurant in the State College area by far! It is very rare to find the combination of excellent food that is delicious and healthy, beautifully presented and absolutely delicious!!! The chef, Alex, is a true star amongst chefs and anyone is lucky to eat his food. Server Rachel is as lovely and hard working as you could wish for. She made sure we had everything we needed without crowding us and truly made our dining experience a night to remember! Book in advance and enjoy a perfect night out that your mouth and heart will remember!!!!! We love you Allen St. Grill!

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  9. Kat

    VIP

    Baltimore

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing dinner. The Linguine was delicious and the Salted Caramel mousse was out of this world. Thank you, Becky, Ryan, and everyone else for a great evening. ❤️❤️

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  10. Monty

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and ambiance! We always have a wonderful dinner at the Allen Street Grill.

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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 909 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 23 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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