Dining Options - Tavern Fare
Restaurants serving wines and spirits may have casual or fine dining atmospheres. None of these establishments would fall under the fast food category. Some will have atmospheres of taverns or bars while others are more like typical casual dining restaurants. Some are hard to classify. All offer mouth-watering fare.
The finest, freshest craft beer paired expertly with our rustic cuisine in a charming atmosphere.
Price Range: $$-$$$
Quick Locator: By the interchange of East College Ave and 322.
Location:
137 Elmwood Street,
State College
Elk Creek Cafe is a cozy restaurant that doubles as a performance space for local and touring bands. They serve fresh, flavorful, authentic and local dishes. They support the food and music with brilliantly-designed beers and serve them in a rustic atmosphere filled with fun people and good conversations.
Price Range: $$ - $$$
Quick Locator: Main Street, downtown Millheim.
Location:
100 West Main Street
Millheim
Home D Pizzeria/Robin Hood Brewing Co. is a casual, sports-oriented restaurant/brew pub with an extensive menu consisting of American, Italian, and Mediterranean cuisine, along with craft brews, popular beers and wines.
Price Range: $$
Quick Locator: South Atherton across from the Hills Plaza
Location:
1820 South Atherton Street,
State College
Unique, artisan-prepared plates, coffees, and alcoholic beverages
Price Range: $$ - $$$
Quick Locator: Downtown State College
Location:
346 E. College Avenue,
State College
A farm-to-table restaurant using the freshest ingredients available including local breads, regional Amish cheeses, and a private blend of sirloin, chuck, brisket, and short rib to create hand-formed burgers. Also features an extensive selection of local craft beers and handspun milkshakes made with ice cream from Penn State’s legendary Berkey Creamery.
Price Range: $$$
Quick Locator: In Toftrees
Location:
1 Country Club Lane,
State College
Otto's features creative and delicious pub food made from locally-sourced ingredients. Menu includes burgers, sandwiches, pizza and pasta, as well a wide assortment of custom-brewed beers made in-house.
Price Range: $$ - $$$
Quick Locator: North Atherton, past the Colonnade shopping center
Location:
2235 N Atherton St,
State College
P. J. Harrigan’s a great place to dine, but the lounge is a perfect place to gather with friends. With over a dozen beers on tap, and one of the Best Happy Hours in town, it’s easy to see why this lounge is one of the best in the area.
Price Range: $$ - $$$
Quick Locator: South Atherton, at the Ramada Hotel
Location:
1450 S Atherton St
State College