Where To Eat
Seafood
(814) 234-2424
100 Cricklewood Dr., State College PA 16803 (Map)
From daily breakfasts to elegantly prepared hors d'oeuvres and dinners, dining at Carnegie House is as spectacular as it is relaxing. Dine in the Library while savoring a favorite cocktail or glass of wine from the Wine Spectator award winning list.
(814) 466-6241
113 E. Main St., Boalsburg PA 16827 (Map)
Dining at Duffy's gives you a taste of the past. The intimate dining room offers a full fine dining menu, while the tavern is an authentic 19th century pub where it's easy to envision a rowdy crowd gathered around the bar. They are also equipped with banquet and meeting rooms.
(814) 355-7764
160 Dunlap St., Bellefonte PA 16823 (Map)
Right on the banks of Spring Creek, the Mill is a favorite "out of the way" location for Penn State alumni visiting Happy Valley. Contemporary American cuisine is served fine dining-style in the 230-year old former mill, restored with antique timbers and aged brick. To experience the its casual side, grab a drink and enjoy your meal in the downstairs bar, which is indescribably cool in its age and history.
(814) 466-6251
316 Boal Ave., Boalsburg PA 16827 (Map)
Located in Boalsburg, the restaurant has quickly become the premier dining experience for steak and seafood lovers. Kelly's chefs were trained at America's top culinary schools, and you'll know it when you take your first bite. The menu is creative, but not overly exotic. Shipments of carefully selected fresh beef, seafood and poultry arrive daily.
(814) 342-7445
200 E. Presqueisle St., Philipsburg PA 16866 (Map)
Check out one of the latest spots in Happy Valley to enjoy an elegant meal - the 1921 Restaurant housed in the Philips Hotel. Their varied menu even includes nachos topped with blue cheese and filet mignon! Make reservations online for their Lobster Night, held on the third Tuesday of each month.
(814) 364-2544
104 E. Wilson St., Centre Hall PA 16828 (Map)
This unique dining experience is just off Route 45 in Centre Hall. Housed in an old train station, built in 1884, you can see the original ticket window, the flag station, a restored passenger car, and a caboose and the eatery's old Victorian railroad décor. Daily specials include Chicken and Waffles on Wednesday, and Sunday afternoon has its own menu entirely featuring the most comforting of home-style comfort foods.
(814) 237-8474
324 W. College Ave., State College PA 16801 (Map)
Zola's menu changes with the season, promising creative entrees made with the freshest, mostly organic ingredients. The ambiance is classy but not stuffy, especially Friday nights, perfect for date-night, when Zola features jazz and oysters…talk about a mood setter. Hot tip, don’t skip dessert, no matter how full you are. Head on over before or after a State Theatre show.
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