Where To Eat
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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.
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.
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.
1617 N. Atherton St., State College PA 16803 (Map)
Casual, neighborhood restaurant known for award-winning food and friendly service. Offering a full breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu, available any time; or indulge in the Breakfast and Fruit Buffet or Soup and Salad Bar. Visit for authentic espresso beverages, an in-restaurant bakery, and seasonal specials. Our famous Smiley® Cookie is free to every child 10 and under when they visit.
109 S. Fraser St., State College PA 16801 (Map)
The Fraser Street Deli has been a downtown staple since the late 1970s. It originated as the Stage Door Deli and was later called the Celebrity Deli, with the sandwiches named after Hollywood stars. In 2005, they changed the name to reflect the location and named the sandwiches after local 'celebrities.'
1221 E. College Ave., In the Hilton Garden Inn, State College PA 16801 (Map)
About one mile from Downtown on E. College Ave., you’ll find one of the most extraordinary dining experiences in Happy Valley. This independently owned restaurant offers fresh, contemporary American cuisine, putting a unique twist on traditional lunch and dinner favorites and serving up a delectable dessert menu and a diverse wine-by-the-glass selection.
1100 N. Atherton St., State College PA 16803 (Map)
Kimchi offers traditional and contemporary Korean cuisine includes Korean BBQ, rice dishes, seafood, noodles, soups, stews and vegetarian dishes, All meals are served with six side dishes and hot tea. They also offer a weekday lunch special for $6.99 (11:30am-2:30pm).
2298 E. College Ave., State College PA 16801 (Map)
Mixing old world flavors with American tastes, and serving up everything from steaks and unique sandwiches to traditional favorites like stuffed cabbage, Olde New York is a shining star on the east side of town. Near the mall, yet not far from "the back way" to Beaver Stadium, the bar and restaurant's dark wood tables and booths are as inviting as the big selection of high-end beer.
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.