Where To Eat
Outdoor Dining
(814) 237-5710
113 Hiester St., State College PA 16801 (Map)
The Deli was established in 1970 and has since developed a reputation for award winning food and the area's largest menu. Best described as "eclectic," the menu includes homemade soups, salads, overstuffed sandwiches and dinner selections.
(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) 237-0361
130 Hiester St., State College PA 16801 (Map)
Under new management, the G-Man has been a downtown destination since 1984. Perfect for dinner with the family or a couple drinks with friends, the G-Man's tiered dining room is spacious and accommodates any size party. Stop by weekdays for a low-price lunch, like two slices of pizza and a soda for $2.50! They also have dollar off promos that run Monday-Friday till 11pm, a late night menu and quick delivery.
(814) 238-0200
132 W. College Ave., State College PA 16801 (Map)
"Everything at Herwig's is prepared in the morning for that day and evening (Brandy even makes every bratwurst from scratch, using meat from a local butcher shop). So if they run out of food, they close... Maybe it's due to their portions because they're so generous, but generosity is what they're all about." (Ken Hull)
(814) 237-5718
340 E. College Ave., State College PA 16801 (Map)
Your social life heats up on the corner of College & Hiester! With a casual but sophisticated atmosphere, Inferno is a contemporary Neopolitan brick oven experience featuring a focused menu of old world favorites and modern day revolutions. Enjoy a drink from their full-service bar.
(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) 364-9363
559 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Centre Hall PA 16828 (Map)
Why eat just anywhere when you can dine on top of the world… or at least on top of Happy Valley. In Nov. 2008, the Inn reopened at its historic location on top of the mountain between Centre Hall and Pleasant Gap, overlooking beautiful Penns Valley. The breathtaking view, combined with fresh, delicious menu offerings make the Mt. Nittany Inn the perfect choice for lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch.
(814) 867-OTTO
2105 N. Atherton St., State College PA 16803 (Map)
The only brewery in State College, it's THE place for fresh food and fresh beer. Their American cuisine is made with local ingredients, and the beer is brewed onsite. They get their beef from a local farm, whose cows get to enjoy spent grain of the brewing process! Many menu items, like wings and fondue, feature beers as a centerpiece.
(814) 865-8580
200 W. Park Ave., State College PA 16803 (Map)
The casual lounge at the Nittany Lion Inn serves soups, salads, sandwiches and desserts with seasonal outdoor seating on the garden patio.
(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.
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