Where To Eat
Restaurants
Happy Valley may boast small town charm, but when it comes to dining there is a huge variety of restaurants and cuisine! Whether you want to tempt your tastebuds or fill up on the go, Happy Valley has something you'll love.
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We've organized all our eateries so you can find just want you desire! Check out some cuisines and categories to enjoy as the weather warms up:
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View Our Comprehensive Restaurant Guide!
Considering a meal out at one of Happy Valley's fine restaurants? Looking to dine outside, locate a non-smoking establishment, or satisfy your sweet tooth? Use our guide to find exactly what you desire, or to try a new place! View the varieties of cuisine and atmosphere in the area by clicking here.
Enhance Your Lunch Experience
Whether you are in a hurry, want a good value, or a unique treat, there is a lunch location that will suit your needs. Check out some of our favorite lunch hot spots.
India Pavilion Exotic Indian Cuisine
Indian
International
Vegetarian
222 E. Calder Way
State College
(814) 237-3400
Website
Enjoy an upscale and elegant meal in one of State College's most unique restaurants. Lunch buffets offered Tuesday-Sunday from 11:30am-2:30pm with more than 6 main courses, with additional South Indian selections on the weekends.
Excerpts from Going Local: An Adventurer's Guide to Unique Eats, Cool Pubs & Cozy Cafes in Central Pennsylvania
Artist Ken Hull has spent years riding, exploring and tasting his way across central PA to find the best places for food, beer and coffee. This is a book about his adventures. Click here to read his suggestions for eating out in Happy Valley!
Happy Valley's Indigenous Restaurants Thrive on Local Flavor
If you went to Penn State, you know there's only one place to get grilled stickies...only one place to have a beer on the patio...only one place you can get unlimited sides with your entrée. In many towns, these "one and only" spots are fast-becoming a thing of the past, but Happy Valley is packed with indigenous local establishments, new ones and the same old favorites. Here are just a few you should get out and enjoy. (Revised Sept. 2009!)
Kids Restaurant Specials
Many area restaurants offer free and discounted meals to children -- check out a list of them here when you don't feel like cooking!
Savor a Meal and Drink in the View at Mt. Nittany Inn
Why eat just anywhere when you can dine on top of the world… or at least on top of Happy Valley. In November 2008, the Mt. Nittany Inn reopened at its historic location on top of the mountain between Centre Hall and Pleasant Gap, overlooking beautiful Penns Valley. The breathtaking view from their deck, combined with fresh, delicious menu offerings make the Mt. Nittany Inn the perfect choice for lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch. Read more!
