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Contemporary Colonial Atmosphere - The Tavern Restaurant, State College, PA

The Tavern Restaurant

4.6
4.6
105 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 41 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
The Tavern Restaurant has proudly served downtown State College, Pennsylvania since 1948.
A newly renovated historic institution, The Tavern specializes in contemporary classic American cuisine in the ambiance of a colonial tavern. Join us for elevated comfort food, timeless cocktails and first class service.

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What 105 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Overall

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Food

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Service

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Ambience

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Value

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Good for groups

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Good for special occasions

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Lively

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Tavern Restaurant offers a "wonderful nostalgic venue" in State College with "delicious" food and "excellent and attentive service." Diners appreciate the "romantic" atmosphere, making it ideal for special occasions. Highlights include "amazing" prime rib and veal osso buco. Despite occasional service hiccups, it's a "favorite" for many, providing a memorable dining experience.

105 Reviews
  1. David VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice dinner with friends. Celeste was an excellent server. Thank you.

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  2. jeanne

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dining experience, delicious meal, wonderful service. Will definitely return again.

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  3. ShanR

    New York City22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Burger Bolognese & steak’s were great, the service was so good, our waiter had BEST personality

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  4. Kevin

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal was excellent and the wait staff was very friendly and very responsive.

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  5. Kim

    Poconos2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit at The Tavern Restaurant and we loved it. We loved the unique design of the different rooms and the ambiance was excellent. Food was delicious and uniquely displayed. A wonderful experience overall.

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  6. Anne VIP

    Philadelphia9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely, memorable evening with my daughter after a long chilly day touring PSU. Service was warm and attentive but never hovering, food (salmon, ravioli and chocolate torte) was delicious and artfully presented. We appreciated the special attention given to ensuring allergies were noted. Loved the cozy ambience. Can’t wait to return for other special occasions in years ahead.

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  7. MaryAnn

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the service was great.

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  8. Judith

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was good. Food and drinks were good and it was very cozy. Great waitress

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  9. Marina

    Washington DC18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I had a fabulous meal here last night. He had prime rib and I had the veal osso buco. Both were amazing! Our waiter Logan was extremely attentive and knowledgeable as well. We will definitely be back on our next visit!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was cold or just not good and wayyyy over priced.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 41 times today
Google Map for The Tavern Restaurant

220 E College Ave, State College, PA 16801

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  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
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