Restaurants in State College
The Best Restaurants
Plaza Mexican Bar & Grill
1550 S Atherton St, State College, PA 16801We loved everything that we ordered here. The tableside guacamole was so fresh and delicious, and the empanadas were excellent. The enchilada was extremely...
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- Superb244 Reviews4.5
Gigi's Southern Table
2080 Cato Ave, State College, PA 16801The Food was AWESOME and very unique flavors. Garlic Shrimp - Unbelievable, Calamari - AWESOME, Mascarpone Ravioli - to die for, Burgers and Pulled Bork -...
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- Good377 Reviews4.1
The Original Waffle Shop North
1229 N Atherton St, State College, PA 16803Great choice of breakfasts, great service, and great food. Everything put together equals a great and enjoyable breakfast. Would certainly recommend and I...
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- Superb198 Reviews4.6
Allen Street Grill
100 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801Took my son to visit my Alma Mater with my wife and younger daughter. Penn state won. The campus is as beautiful as always and the weather was amazing. Capped...
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- Good292 Reviews4.2
Dolce Vita Desserts
2490 Commercial Blvd, State College, PA 16801I ordered my Godchilld a vegan chocolate cake for her birthday. It was so pretty and just what I ask for. She absolutely loved the cake. I am from Texas and it...
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- Superb110 Reviews4.8
The Naked Egg Cafe
320 Pine Grove Rd, State College, PA 16801Very enjoyable meal. Although it was quite busy, the restaurant did a good job seating people without a very long wait. Shrimp and grits was great, as was the...
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- Superb197 Reviews4.3
Little Szechuan
228 W College Ave, State College, PA 168019/14/2021 Ordered delivery while on a business trip. I didn't care too much for the hotel restaurants menu, I so ordered from here. Fast delivery to the...
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- Superb196 Reviews4.3
Faccia Luna Pizzeria
1229 S Atherton St, State College, PA 16801We met 10 couples and the staff was tremendous with serving. The food was sensational and for football weekend they were very accommodating. I would highly...
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- Good216 Reviews4.2
Cozy Thai Bistro
232 S Allen St, State College, PA 16801Fantastic food!We were traveling home to NYC and stopped in State College for the night and this Thai was honestly better than any Thai place I’ve had in the...
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- Superb186 Reviews4.3
Otto's Pub and Brewery
2235 N Atherton St, State College, PA 16803Double D is one of the best IPA's I've ever had. The food is Really Good and the service is as well. We always stop here whenever we are passing...
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- Good231 Reviews4.1
The Original Waffle Shop West
1610 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801Can’t wrong with this local favorite in State College. There is almost always a line outside, but it moves super quick. We were wrapped around the building...
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- Superb147 Reviews4.7
Chen's Mongolian Buffet
1880 S Atherton St, State College, PA 16801A hidden gem in town and easily one of the best restaurants in State College food wise. The customization you get with stir fry hibachi is incredible and the...
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- Superb156 Reviews4.4
India Pavilion
222 E Calder Way, State College, PA 16801A very good experience. Service was good. Food was very tasty. Quantity was appropriate. Ambiance was quite good. Quality of the food was superb. We also...
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- Superb173 Reviews4.3
Rey Azteca
485 Benner Pike, State College, PA 16801Delicious authentic Mexican food at low prices (not Taco Bell low, but low for the high quality!) Friendly staff, attentive waiters, quick cooks in kitchen....
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- Good192 Reviews4.2
Lupita's Authentic Mexican food
3180 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801Listen, the words gas station Mexican are not something anyone is usually drawn to but Lupitas absolutely shatters any stereotypes. Cheap, authentic Mexican...
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- Superb145 Reviews4.7
Olde New York
2298 E College Ave, State College, PA 16801The Olde New York is one of our stand-by restaurants in state college. We visit ~monthly and usually get one of their delicious salads, sandwiches, or their...
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- Good192 Reviews4.1
Texas Roadhouse
1885 Waddle Rd, State College, PA 16803I've never had a problem eating here, even over the last 18 months as restrictions have come and gone. Always great food for the price you would expect...
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- Good211 Reviews3.9
The Corner Room
100 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801This was our first visit, and it won't be our last. Man we were impressed. It was the turning door that made us choose to eat here versus the many other...
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- Good189 Reviews4
Tadashi Japanese Restaurant
206 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801I moved to Pennsylvania recently. And this is the first restaurant that I tried here. Awesome food quality. I tried crispy tofu bowl. It was yummy!! Miso soup...
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- Good167 Reviews4.1
Chick-fil-A
1938 N Atherton St, State College, PA 16803Great food, fantastic service. (Just FYI, order via the app and choose to pick up at the counter for fastest service. You cannot order at the counter or dine...
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- Superb182 Reviews4.3
American Ale House
821 Cricklewood Dr, State College, PA 16803Great service from Our waitress! She was amazing. Sarah was cool, kind, and knowledgeable. Our dinner was top! Oysters, tuna tartar, scallops, and charred...
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- Good199 Reviews3.9
Local Whiskey
107 E Beaver Ave, State College, PA 16801Stopped in for a beer and fries. Beer was cold and the fries were fresh as always. Didn't have a cocktail or dram tonight, but there's always next...
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- Good155 Reviews4.1
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
215 Colonnade Blvd, State College, PA 16803We always love going to cracker barrel. Its become a bit of a tradition for my mother and law and I to eat at when we take the kids on a day trip. Our server...
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- Good167 Reviews4
Kaarma Indian Cuisine
120 E Beaver Ave, State College, PA 16801Standard Indian food. Went for a lunch buffet, the restaurant struggled to keep the foods on the buffet replenished. Tandoori chicken is well seasoned. All...
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- Superb120 Reviews4.3
Margarita's Pizzeria
222 W Beaver Ave Suite C-2, State College, PA 16801Delicious food, very reasonable prices... and the hosts are amazing people. I kid you not: when you visit, you are family... and you are treated that way. Make...
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- Superb97 Reviews4.7
Crazy Boil
1617 N Atherton St, State College, PA 16803What a great place to have a bite with friends. Great food, great service, and nothing but just one of the best meals in years. Do yourself a favor and visit...
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- Good130 Reviews4.2
Maine Bay & Berry Co.
201 Elmwood St, State College, PA 16801Very nice people to deal with, excellent service . We got a half bushel of live crabs amd they were very nice size and full. Highly recommend and we will...
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- Superb74 Reviews4.9
Kimchi Korean Restaurant
1100 N Atherton St, State College, PA 16803This was the first time for my wife and I trying Korean food. It did not disappoint ! I had the spicy seafood udong and she had the Galbi Dolsot. Both meals...
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- Good114 Reviews4.2
Chronic Town
224 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801Love this place! I lived in the area for about seven years, and I’d frequent this place often. The decor and ambience are so relaxed. The variety of hookah...
- Superb79 Reviews4.5
American Restaurants
American in State College
Applebee's Grill + Bar
12 Colonnade Way, State College, PA 16803It was kinda expensive but really good everywhere else we went was a long wait or just closed. Good fast service. Actually had lunch for next day. Would...
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- Good161 Reviews3.7
The Waffle Shop
364 E College Ave, State College, PA 16801This place is such a perfect college town brunch place. My husband had visited this place over 20 years ago and still remembers this place, that's how...
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Champs Sports Grill
1611 N Atherton St, State College, PA 16803My wife and I came into state college on a rainy day with our dog. We were struggling to find a restaurant that allowed dogs while we ate lunch. Champs said...
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- Good162 Reviews3.6
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza in State College
The Cove New York Style Pizzeria
1320 E College Ave, State College, PA 16801This little Pizza Place had The Best? Pizza? We give it 5????? to go with The 5 ? ? ? ? ? The served on real plates with real glasses & The food was...
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- Good123 Reviews4
Snap Custom Pizza
132 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801Good pizzas here…. However, Ordered the Mexique but they forgot to put chicken on it. We told them and they acknowledged but didn’t apologize. Had to wait...
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- Good144 Reviews3.9
HiWay Pizza Pub - West
1301 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801This place was fantastic! We got an assortment of wings for an app, all of which were crispy, meaty, and juicy all at the same time! We each got our own 10...
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- Average139 Reviews3.2
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican in State College
Moe's Southwest Grill
211 Patriot Ln, State College, PA 16803Read this one for a Good Moe's.This is by far the best Moe's from Pittsburgh, to Scranton, to Washington DC. Starting with the manager, she is...
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- Good96 Reviews3.6
Yallah Burrito Company
217 McAllister Alley, State College, PA 16801My fav spot for tasty mexican food. great place to chill, get away, eat some good food. service treated us so kindly. the bill was reasonable. menu is similar...
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- Superb52 Reviews4.3
Chinese Restaurants
Chinese in State College
Lychee Chinese Restaurant
1341 S Atherton St, State College, PA 16801How have I never reviewed Lychee before??? This has been our go-to Chinese takeout restaurant since moving here six years ago. We tried it the first time...
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- Good118 Reviews3.6
Panda Express
1870 N Atherton St, State College, PA 16803They made an error on ringing up our order, made it right and then went over and above and gave us one free meal to make up for it! That kind of customer...
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- Good106 Reviews3.5
Chopstick Express
134 E College Ave, State College, PA 16801I usually refer this by “Chicken and Noodle in a big plate”.This is one of my favorite Chinese food. It seems to be hot, but it’s not.I just feel...
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- Good60 Reviews4
Fast Food Restaurants
Fast Food in State College
QDOBA Mexican Eats
1908 N Atherton St, State College, PA 16803Great experience ordering on the app and picking up! Hard not to compare to Chipotle since they are so similar; one thing Qdoba wins at is my food has never...
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- Good92 Reviews3.9
McDonald's
2821 E College Ave, State College, PA 16801The food wasn't hot as I'd like (by the time I got home), but the service was quick and precise. I went through the drive-through, and they took my...
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- Good102 Reviews3.6
McDonald's
2167 S Atherton St, State College, PA 16801We couldn't get your email to work that was on the receipt but I wanted to say the over night shift was amazing. Super fast super friendly awesome...
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- Good90 Reviews3.3
Burger Restaurants
Burgers in State College
Sauly Boy's
124 S Allen St, State College, PA 16801I mean there's not much to say about this place besides that the burgers are great, the staff is friendly, and service was quick. That's about the...
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- Good92 Reviews3.7
Italian Restaurants
Italian in State College
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
1945 Waddle Rd, State College, PA 16803Great food and service. This olive garden is very busy on evenings and weekends. A great time to visit is at lunch time if you want to have a sit in meal. Well...
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- Good184 Reviews3.7
Brothers Pizza & Pasta
253 Benner Pike, State College, PA 16801The pizza is some of the best in the State College area. Hot and cold subs are very good.-- they're prepared on fresh baked bread. Wing dings and fries...
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- Good133 Reviews4.2
Hilton Garden Inn State College
1221 E College Ave, State College, PA 16801Hands down the Hilton Gardens at State College was amazing from start to finish.A special shout out to Marie in sales for all the help booking the rooms. Mandy...
- Superb54 Reviews4.5
Steakhouses
Steakhouses in State College
Hoss's Steak & Sea House
1450 N Atherton St, State College, PA 16803In a world of change around town, this is a long-time State College Atherton Street staple that doesn't disappoint. The employees are friendly. The place...
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- Good138 Reviews3.9
Outback Steakhouse
1905 Waddle Rd, State College, PA 16803I think Outback is one of the better food chains out there. I think the food is super consistent and service is usually pretty good. I got the Ribeye at this...
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- Good177 Reviews3.6
Famous Ernie's Steaks
111 E Beaver Ave, State College, PA 16801Honestly i dont know what these other people are thinking. Ive had cheesesteaks from all around Philadelphia. Id say ernies is bringing south philly to state...
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- Average55 Reviews3.2
Sandwich Shops
Sandwich Shops in State College
Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar State College
130 Hiester St, State College, PA 16801The food is always spot on at P-Man’s. I got the roast beef and cheddar. I added onions and a fried egg. They are always loaded with meat and fries and never...
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- Good183 Reviews3.7
Jersey Mike's Subs
2009 N Atherton St Suite 100, State College, PA 16803I always have the most wonderful experience of this jersey mikes! They truly make you feel like family. It was such a friendly clean atmosphere, I find myself...
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- Superb122 Reviews4.3
Jersey Mike's Subs
2135 S Atherton St, State College, PA 16801What a great place, with a beautiful new location. This is a place where they treat you like family, and take the time to do things like learn your name, or...
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- Good79 Reviews4.2
Chicken Wings
Chicken Wings in State College
The Koop: Korean Chicken and Cuisine
129 Locust Ln, State College, PA 16801Staff incredibly friendly, especially the cashier with the headband. Lots of energy and speaks with his chest. Food is good as always and this place actually...
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- Good112 Reviews3.9
Wings Over Happy Valley
244 W Hamilton Ave, State College, PA 16801I haven’t had wings here in a long time, but the true winner at Wings Over is the tenders. They are always cooked to perfection and love the different...
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- Good142 Reviews3.8
Monte Carlos Pizza & Wings
616 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801We tried pizza places all over town looking for something delicious, quickly served, and a good value. We easily concluded that the best pizza place in the...
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Japanese Restaurants
Japanese in State College
Fuji Jade Garden & My Thai
287 Northland Center, State College, PA 16803After opening their new location during the pandemic, I finally was able to come to the new location. I think the last location had a better visual appeal to...
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- Average152 Reviews3.1
Tokyo Sushi & Hibachi
428 E College Ave, State College, PA 16801Tokyo sushi and hibachi doesn't look like much when you walk past, but It's definitely my go-to Japanese restaurant in State College. First of all,...
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- Good91 Reviews3.6
Bar & Grill
Bar & Grill in State College
Federal Taphouse
130 S Fraser St Suite 200, State College, PA 16801Stopped in for lunch on a Sunday. Great views and nice decor. We ordered various sandwiches and a pizza. All decent. Sandwiches served with homemade chips...
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- Good165 Reviews3.5
Arena Bar & Grill
1521 Martin St, State College, PA 16803I moved to State College over a year ago & have been on the hunt for amazing wings and bleu cheese dressing. A coworker suggested this place.I...
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- Good87 Reviews3.5
Doggie's Pub
108 S Pugh St, State College, PA 16801We stumbled upon doggies walking around trying to find somewhere to get into and have a few beers. Conveniently it was right down the street from out hotel....
- Average67 Reviews2.9
Sports Bars
Sports Bars in State College
Champs Downtown
139 S Allen St, State College, PA 16801Champs can always be counted on for delicious food, great service, and great selection of microbrew beers on tap. The downstairs game room area is very fun...
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- Good150 Reviews3.4
Quaker Steak & Lube
501 Benner Pike, State College, PA 16801First shout out is to the staffing! So many places are struggling with a staff shortage (most times not their fault), but Quaker Steak had a house full of...
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- Good166 Reviews3.8
Bill Pickles Tap Room
106 S Allen St, State College, PA 16801It's not what it used to be as it's taken up the mantle of being a Greek life centric bar as opposed to a more relaxed country bar; however,...
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- Good140 Reviews3.6