This was our first visit to this new restaurant, and it won't be our last. The service was very good (thank you Nora!), and the food was unique, fresh, and beautifully prepared. We loved the decor, too! read more

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Great menu, I ordered the chicken breast with pickled blackberries, unfortunately I think the waiter forgot to enter our order and the chef rushed and thus undercooked my chicken. When I told my waiter that the chicken was undercooked he tried to convince me it was due to it being sous vide, raw chicken has a very distinct texture. They offered to make me a new one but since it had taken over an hour to receive the initial entrees, and they closed in a little over a half hour, I declined. Really high expectations, I'm mostly sad. read more

If you are in Scranton or anywhere nearby, do yourself a favor and visit Alter House Restaurant and Bar for an excellent dining (and drinking) experience. We were in the area for a few days, visited this place one evening and went back the next night! Don't miss it. The atmosphere is lovely, current, calming and has some patio seating too. There is a nice Happy Hour which includes drinks and some food items. The food is delicious, clean, local, seasonal and brilliant. Some of the lighter fare we tried included a summer fruit gazpacho, a flatbread with goat cheese, peaches, and country ham, street corn with lime and feta, shrimp tacos and a lovely capellini with cracked pepper and garlic scapes. The entrees will satisfy meat lovers and vegans. Like all great restaurants, their menu changes as foods change in their seasons. The coffee/espresso is perfect. We didn't try the desserts, but they sounded scrumptious-especially the lemon one. To top off the experience is the wonderful, friendly and attentive staff. We met Eric, Chris and Pat, as well as the lovely women who seated us. You will absolutely learn amazing things about your cocktails and wine choices. I had a delicious Aperol Spritz that seems to be all the rage in Europe, and then we tried some Italian, French and Spanish wines. Be sure to check out their special cocktail menu. Ask Pat D. (sommelier) for help in pairing wines with your food. He has amazing encyclopedic and spot on knowledge about drinks and food. Enjoy! You will go back too! read more

Love this restaurant!! So fresh, tasty, evolving, and they use as many local items as possible!

Everything was delicious. We had the sweet crab and Brie chips and they were very good. The pork chop and scallops were very good. The duck breast was the best that I ever had. read more

Impressive. We started with the lobster rolls which are enough for a meal. The scallops i ordered were flavorful, and perfectly cooked. My companion had the trout which was delicious. For dessert a lemon tart which was amazing. Nice crisp tart with tart lemin custard. Drinks were off the charts. Sangria with stone fruit was just heaven. Our server who is also the mixologist, and was super knowledgeable about all aspects of the restaurant. From how the food is prepared to where the ingredients come from. He told me exactly what was in my sangria. Note it doesn't come out of a box. Wonderful place Wish i could give it 10 stars read more

Absolutely, loved it! We had brunch. Beautiful ambiance, clever menu options, food and service were pretty much flawless. We will be returning, soon. Met Nolan, and he is an ambitious, yet humble young man, in my opinion a great combo for a restauranteur. Bravo ! read more

I had the great opportunity to visit Alter House this weekend and had an amazing experience. From the beginning, the building's exterior and interior are beautiful. The hostess as well as one of the owners (Elisha) greeted me immediately as I walked in. I was early for my reservation so took a seat at the bar where I was greeted by one of the bartenders as well as Pat, the other owner. I was pleasantly surprised by the variety in the beverage menu, especially the bourbon. Pat helped me select my first choice as I waited for the rest of my party. When we sat, our server, another Pat, was friendly, informative, and timely. We were eating at 7pm on a Saturday, and for peak time, the food came out perfectly. We chose to share many of the appetizers, all of them noteworthy. I had the duck for my entree, and Pat paired a Basil Hayden dark rye to go along. Dessert was also creative and a great end to a wonderful experience. 5 star atmosphere, decor, food, beverage, service, and owners! Thanks Alter House, I'll be back for sure read more

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Although the interior is lovely, it is too noisy. The menu is very limited and drinks are overpriced. Sorry, probably won't go back any time soon. read more

Nice bar if I was in philly or New York doesn't fit the vibe or pricing of the area. Went in for some drinks not to bad for most drinks at an upscale place but then ordered a glass of balvenie 12 year scotch. 22 dollars for real the whole bottle is 59. Definitely won't be recommending or back soon read more

It was our first time at Alter House and it did not disappoint! The food, service and atmosphere was on point! We will be going back!

Excellent service! Everything we ordered was amazing, the scallops were eye rollingly good and don't skip dessert! It's got to be some of the best food in the area. Thanks alter house! read more

We went as a family gathering and the experience was hit and miss. We had a good variety of appetizers and all were very good. The service was top notch and the sommelier was very entertaining if you like that kind of thing. I don't, but my cousins enjoyed the ramblings. Three of us ordered the duck and it was excellent. The beet dish that I had was very different and very good. The atmosphere was very pleasant, but you could tell the sound dampening blocks on the ceilings were really doing their job. On to the biggest miss. Three of ordered the smashers, which are basically fancy hamburgers. They came with 2 dense, somewhat overcooked patties that just wouldn't pass muster. The fries were definitely a second thought. My recommendation at the time would be one larger tasty patty. The watermelon salad was enjoyed by a few of us and the garlic cacio e pepe was excellent, though the immense bowl it was presented in did bring about some joy. I had the rice pudding for dessert and it too was excellent. The Alter House is definitely high end dining and it catered well enough to our group of 4 1/2 high end diners and 4 1/2 not so high end diners so they do understand the concept of serving an experience without being too impressed with their own message. I'd give 5 stars less the burgers. read more

Gorgeous atmosphere, friendly/helpful staff, frequently changing menu, great food and excellent wine list makes Alter House one of my favorite spots! I've been there numerous times and have never had a bad experience. read more

Terrific restaurant. My wife and I enjoyed appetizers (including an imaginative "young garlic cacio e pepe"), and the chicken and hangar steak dishes as entrees. Very nice wine list, too. Attentive service and attractive atmosphere -- with low, well-chosen music background -- rounded out a very nice dinner experience. read more

I have to give it a 3 star had the octopus it was like eating a very thick rubber band very disappointed.The wine list and the service is very good read more

The Alter House is a relatively new restaurant in Clarks Summit, PA - which I had heard many positive comments about. It is very close by my home, so I decided to check it out for myself. I am now back for my 4th time. I was fortunate to meet the owners this time, (Patrick and Elisha), who were pleasant and accommodating. The furnishings and atmosphere are competitive with the finest restaurants that I have had an opportunity to visit in New York and in Philly. Laura (my bartender) was sweet and engaging. Many customers at the bar were heard commenting that the drinks that she generated were "the best that they had". Vanessa was our waitress the last time that I was here with some friends. She was engaging, courteous, entertaining, and very prompt and attentive. So it will suffice to say that the atmosphere in general, the staff, the decor, and the service have always been outstanding. Now down to the food: I ordered the trout. I was with friends who were visiting from Florida, and are real seafood "foodies". The comments that arose promptly and spontaneously, were that "it was the best fish I ever had". That came from my Florida friend, and from me, as well. The menu is well thought out, and and will please any palate. I am so happy that this place is right in my neighborhood. It's the best in the area. read more

We are foodies and have been here several times including New Years Eve. The food, service and wine selection are all excellent. The fresh seasonal menu is definitely a plus. read more

Obviously the atmosphere is great at Alter House, from decor to lighting to fixtures all done right. The host and hostess were extremely friendly upon entry. I had one cocktail and immediately noticed that they measure the alcohol. Complete turn off for me personally but okay. Waited about 5 minutes after sitting at the bar to be acknowledged, no biggie it was busy, but then the bartender took my order. He then proceeded to finish another order and then after all that time, just told the other person to pour mine. She could have just done that from the beginning. Not seasoned bar staff! Dinner was good. Not great. The food is absolutely under seasoned but the veggies were fresh. I had the "select cut" steak. Which was a standard strip steak. The tendon was extremely prominent. Select steaks cut around them. All in all, great environment, friendly staff, but the food needs a little work. read more

Nice decor with a great bar and high tops if you don't want the traditional table. A bit noisy during peak periods and tables verrrrry close so don't think about discussing anything personal. Wait staff is knowledgeable about the menu. A bit pricey for NEPA. Just had drinks so no food review at this time. read more

My family and I went To Alter House for a late Valentine's Day/Birthday celebration and we were so pleased! The service was outstanding, the ambiance was elegant, the food was exquisite, and the drinks were delicious! We do not need to eat gluten free but their options (and bread) are so good! We loved it so much we have been back twice since! read more

Very disappointed with this restaurant. I don't think that altering the menu is a good idea. Lobster gnocchi was like rubber. Very disappointed read more

Nice restaurant. I thought the drinks were way over priced service was slow and our dinners cold. So sad given how nice this place could be.

Beautiful interior design and decor... absolutely LOVE the ambiance and the traditional service. Called to make reservations on a busy evening and the Hostess Trish got us in right away. She is wonderful! Our cocktails, appetizers and salads were good- very flavorful. We did notice tables around us being served fresh bread and butter and were disappointed when we never received any- maybe because we ordered an appetizer? Maybe it was an accident but reading reviews now about how great the homemade bread was and annoyed they skipped us! We do not like overly salty or seasoned food but our entrees were a bit bland and basic for what they should have been. Good and hearty but not outstanding. I am confidant they will step the flavor up a little and definitely think it's a place worth checking out and worth giving another shot. read more

We have been wanting to try this place for a while and we stopped in for dinner on the way up to our vacation house. The atmosphere is great, very welcoming and so is the staff. The bar was pretty packed (as was the dining area) when we walked in (it was a Friday night around 8:00pm) but we found two seats at the end of the bar. The bartender was attentive and welcoming and was very knowledgeable about the food and drink menu. We started with the charcuterie board for 2 and it was delicious. Smoked meats and cheeses with a nice portion of jams and honey. Perfect starter. We both had a specialty cocktail to start and they were great. I had the pork chop for dinner and it was absolutely, hands down the best pork chop I have ever had. Perfectly cooked and seasoned, perfect portion. It was nicely paired with a local beer--which the bartender allowed us to try a few. My girlfriend had the farro and was equally impressed. We come from the NYC area and most of the time when you are in a restaurant of this quality, something is off, the service, the portion to price ratio--not here. We will absolutely be making this our go to stop for dinner on the way up from now on. This place completely blows State Street Grill out of the water in every aspect. Do not pass up this place! read more

Excellent presentation, large portions and great service! I find it to be one of the best restaurants in the area. Servers Nora and Joe were very attentive and the General Manager, Natalie, makes the place special. You won't be disappointed with the new menu featuring seasonally fresh food choices. Keep up the good work! read more

Alter House----wow! What a surprise. The owners got everything right, the design of the place AND the food. Starting with the design: the tables are placed perfectly; no diner feels as if they are sharing another table's silverware (cramped tables are a thing in city restaurants, this doesn't mean it's a good thing). The muted colours and sensitive lighting set just the right tone for either casual or more formal dining ( I saw jeans and little black dresses there, both were fine.) Even the restroom is painted an amazing shade of teal, in keeping with the muted ambiance. Now to the food: while I ordered two starters instead of a main, these were served in sequence, so I wasn't put down by the waitstaff for ordering like that. The pierogi I ordered were definitely NOT your grandma's thick and pasty pierogi---these were slim and golden and slightly crispy with something wonderful inside. And the octopus was perfectly marinated & grilled. Every dish I saw was both beautifully presented and looked delicious. Pricing very reasonable for what you get. Well Done, AlterHouse! I wish you every success! The two minor adjustments which could be made are #1 some how making the parking a bit more efficient, and #2 the addition of some noise-softening: the beautiful surfaces are hard and this makes intimate dining difficult if there is a full house. I am sure that the owners, with their attention to detail, will address these two issues as time goes on. read more

Just went for our first time on a Wednesday evening. We are really sorry we waited so long. Everything was excellent. Vanessa was our server, she was very attentive without hovering. We had wonderful cocktails where the head bar person/sommelier came out and introduced himself and took our orders. We had the garlic hummus fries to start. Delish! We each had these wonderful farm to table salads and then my husband had a burger and I had the lobster roll. We finished with the orange creamsicle dessert (brown butter cake pieces with orange sorbet and custard). We had been hesitant to go here because people said the menu was too eclectic and that the dining room was too loud, but we could have been very happy with any of the selections on the menu. The ingredients were all very fresh and everything was well prepared, besides beautiful dining room and excellent service. What more can you ask? read more

Excellent dining experience. Once again being gluten intolerant I always expect less than amazing food but not here. My duck with peaches and blue grits was incredible. So delicious that I forgot to take a pic. Duck was done perfectly and I have never had lactose and gluten free grits of any kind that were this good. - and they were blue corn grits on top of it. The restaurant has a very fresh modern look but needs some better artwork - which I could provide. The wait staff was pleasant and very accommodating. They love Gluten-free people here and so their menu is fresh, delectable and innovative without being over the top weird food combinations. They pride themselves in serving farm to table food and sourcing locally - which we appreciate. They even served homemade gf rolls with fresh churned butter that was a special treat for me. And they had gf blueberry tart for dessert. WOW!! Will go back again I'm sure. Oh and my husband said their hamburger was the best he has eaten outside of our home with a delicious fresh tomato and homemade chips and pickles. Unbelievably wonderful. If you treasure exceptional quality food that is supporting the community too - You'll love it! And great beer and wine list too. read more