Cute joint a bit outside of campus. The atmosphere is quaint and great for a date or family/friends…read moreouting, and the staff and attentive and friendly :) My cousin and I ordered their bbq ribs, beef brisket, cornbread, and some sides. Their ribs are tender, saucy, but a bit on the dry side. We enjoyed the beef brisket, however. It was succulent, moist, and fell apart with each bite, melting in our mouths. Definitely recommend getting the brisket! The cornbread was decent with the butter, but nothing super extraordinary to us. The mac and cheese and beans were also alright. Overall, a good place to try out if you're looking for something outside of downtown campus. Get the brisket!

The texture of the pulled pork was fine, but it was a tad flavorless. I do think the pork had…read morepotential to be pretty good, I'd say as is, a 4.5/10 for the pork on its own without any sauce. But for pork being a salty meat, we felt we needed more just to give it some flavor. Unfortunately, their salt packet container was filled exclusively with pepper (this is easily correctable and does not factor into our score). The brisket texture was OK and had a decent color and smoky flavor to it, though it may have been slightly overdone, as it was very dry. If I were to describe the flavor it would be Jack Link's Beef Jerky. The sauces were, to be blunt, not great. The mustard based sauce was pretty much just mustard. There was a ketchup based sauce that didn't offer much else. There were 2 other sauces, neither of which paired well with the 2 meats, and frankly I'm having a hard time even coming up with words to describe them. A way to improve would be a vinegar based sauce for the pulled pork (Carolina style), and offer up a reasonably spicy sauce. The biggest issue was we felt like we were chasing flavor and unable to find it, even mixing and matching sauces and meats. Prices were very reasonable for the quantities of food.

Yum, yum, yum. Came here during a visit to PSU. Nothing fancy, but it doesn't matter because the…read morefood was amazing and the staff is very friendly. We got the around the world nachos, which were awesome. Big portion. The bbq chicken tacos, Asian 5 spice beef tacos, and the pork tacos are a must try. Everything had the right amount of spice and the food was very fresh. If you're not sure about what to get, try the taco flight which comes with 3 tacos for $14.99. Each taco with either flour or corn tortilla will cost you about $6. The ambiance is nothing to rave about. But all you need is a table to enjoy this fantastic food. Must try.

A great place to stop in for a quick bite. It's not fancy inside, but the food is fresh, delicious,…read moreand reasonably priced. They have tacos, quesadillas, and a few bowl options. We ordered three tacos each which were all unique. The Thai BBQ Chicken with the peanut sauce was delicious. I also liked the Asian 5-Spice Beef with the chili garlic sauce which had a little heat. The Roasted Pork with pickled onions was good too. Quick and convenient!

F A B U L O U S Staff Cocktails and Cuisine…read more Do not miss Central Reservation if you are in State College PA. We had such a great experience our first HH Saturday night we stopped in again Sunday for dinner and drinks. Makalah made our visits so wonderful she gets a shout out Thank You. Makalah, and her fellow bar staff. all made superb handcrafted (took a minute or too and so worth it) cocktails for us each night such as; Sweater Weather bourbon, Mexican Firing Squad tequila, and Sangria. We also enjoyed a excellent crisp Caesar salad with flank steak with our red wine was a great dinner. The staff of Central Reservation was welcoming, professional, and friendly and we appreciated that. Next visit to State College we are dining at Central Reservation for sure. Cheers.

We had a great afternoon at Central Reservation. We were able to sit at the bar with all the garage…read moredoors open, and it was so much fun people watching! We just had drinks and appetizers but the bartenders were friendly and helpful throughout our time. The hummus and veggies were perfect and we loved the decor of the restaurant...especially the backs of the bar chairs...gotta love Miss Piggy!

I love this place. We haven't been in the area is two years and they remembered us. I hope they…read morefind a new location!! Wonderful everything.

Its consistently good. Great selection of meat, sauces, veggies, and noodles. You can choose rice…read moreas well... Even a great deal on to go boxes. You cant beat the price and the amount of food they give!

If u see his truck STOP. Best bbq, service and vibe I've ever had the chance to enjoy. drove from…read morecali to ny stopped on the way. hit me exactly how I wanted it to. I will drive from the NYC just to come here.

Their main web site is: https://www.facebook.com/ClemsPub/…read more Clem has been around, and even spawned other BBQ places. Happy Valley BBQ used to work with Clem and is cordial with him (I think). If you like midwest/kansas city BBQ, it is a thick sauced bbq. it is very good. the ribs are great, the country ribs are great (but slightly less great), the pulled pork is pretty good, the chicken is pretty good (but less great), the sides are all good to great (but the macroni salad used to be crazy good, now it's just good). they move around. check the facebook site for hours. they cater, a lot and well. They sometime appear at Meyer's Dairy in state college, and currently are by the Bellefonte highschool. I hope to be back again and again. This is a gem and deserves to be found. He also needs to settle down and have a restaurant, but he seems better at BBQ than at management (somehow, he seems like he would be great as a manager too). Perhaps he prefers front of house. WooHooo! as good as it gets! He can't hit the consistency to be in the le Guide Michelin, but the food quality for what it proposes to be, is that good. Service is Clem, what could be better? ps Clem, remember that poor, late, lost guy who showed up after you were closed but before I99 went in, and you gave a huge sample to because you were too lazy to charge him (or kind)? And you thought he would clean the pan instead of you having to clean the pan? Well I ate that for two meals and this is just payback baby.

What a gem! We stopped by Sowers Harvest Café for breakfast and were genuinely impressed…read more Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The Greek omelet was light, fluffy, and packed with flavor. The Pesto-Port Egg Sandwich was simple but absolutely delicious with a perfectly cooked egg and great pesto. The Balsamic Garden Avocado Toast was as beautiful as it was tasty, with fresh ingredients, creamy goat cheese, pickled onions, and a rich balsamic glaze. The Spicy Mango Sriracha grilled naan was incredibly unique--the sweet and spicy combination worked perfectly. The fresh-baked pretzels are a must-try! We took home several varieties, and they were warm, soft, and some of the best we've had. Even the latte and biscotti were excellent. On top of the amazing food, watching the staff handcraft and bake the giant pretzels right behind the counter added to the experience. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, and the service was fast despite the café being busy. If you're in State College, this place is absolutely worth a visit. Fresh ingredients, creative menu, outstanding baked goods, and genuinely kind people. We'll definitely be back!

Nicely done. Good for what it is. I stopped in for a quick lunch while I was on the road. Ordered a…read morecoffee and a breakfast sandwich. The sandwich was fine, but lacking in flavor. If I had noticed the condiment station sooner, I probably would have added some mustard or hot sauce. The space was a little tight inside, but they did have an outdoor seating area. Very quaint with a bit of a farmhouse decor. The coffee was good. The staff were actually quite exceptional, but it's still just a small cafe in a weird little section of State College.

Visiting for the weekend for an admitted students event and we love Korean food so had to give it a…read moretry! Located right in downtown state college and walking distance to south side of campus, meter parking available too. Small, quaint little place with a super nice owner. Food came out quickly for a Friday evening and everything tasted really well. We tried a bunch of things and my soon to be PSU student loved the galbi and can't wait to come back.

The Koop is an interesting restaurant. We were here during the summer when students were gone so…read morethere wasn't a lot of activity in the place for a weekday lunch. It's a family owned Korean Fried Chicken restaurant with 2 locations in the central PA area. The restaurant in State College is in an older building, on a side street, and it's an interesting internal layout. Parking would be on the street or a nearby parking garage. There was only one person working the counter area and the ordering process was not well thought out. The restaurant is in the basement of the building, the seating area has no natural light and it's decor is dated/lacking. We ordered fried dumplings, boneless fried chicken, rice with sauce and a bulgogi bowl between two of us. The food came out fairly quick and was honestly delicious. The boneless chicken was premade but then reheated as is typical in most asian restaurants. You have to order sauce on the side, at an additional cost, and it was a fairly small serving. These dishes have some heat, which we enjoyed, but be careful. We really liked each dish and the portions were large. As other's noted, this place was expensive. Our bill was over $50 for two of us. That's more than it's worth. If you're looking for asian inspired cuisine nearby try Bistrozine!

This review is for take-out as I was TAPPED out after freshman orientation and the heat. Let's…read morestart with why it is 5 stars when I'm going to make some critical comments....the reason? The burger was that good. Because I want to end on a positive, let me start with negatives: the fries were okay. Normally these are a side dish not worth mentioning but this restaurant makes them a star with a fry menu. ( I humbling suggest they try frying in beef tallow to make it a whole other fry experience). The other critical comment is my French onion soup (on take out) was really cold and we weren't late nor (but for the fries) anything else cold. To give you reference, I microwaved for 1 minute and was still cold and did another 1:30. But it was delicious. Now, why 5 stars? The burgers. My son and I both got the Lancaster burger with horseradish mayo on the side and substituting wagyu. It was heaven. It was perfection. We still think and talk about that burger and any food that makes you miss is worth 5 stars!

5 Star. 10/10…read more Highly Recommend. Best burgers in State College. Add in the experience with the Table Fries (everything fries taste like a Middleswarth Chip) the food here is top notch. One of our favorite stops in State College to meet up with family. Service is quick, the staff and waitress were helpful on suggestions and keep it real with you regarding what they like/don't like. The setting with the fireplace and views of the golf course and lake are beautiful. Love this spot. If you are heading to State College, give it a go!

First night in the area and this was the first place I caught my eye so I decided to try it being…read morethat I love Asian food. The pork dumplings in the chili oil was nice. I've never had it done that way. Good flavor not too much spice. Scallion pancakes did not disappoint. And the chicken hot pot was really good perfect amount of spice and flavor. Definitely a must try nice quick service meal. The staff was very accommodating and it was just nice for a quick dinner and it seemed very authentic definitely should check this place out.

I have had good food here before many years ago but last night ordered takeout and it was inedible…read more The food was expensive but bland, and the sesame chicken tasted like the chicken was not fresh. I hope Little Szechuan can improve the quality because the food used to be good!

We ordered edamame, gyoza, poké roll, Hawaiian roll, and lobster roll which were all exceptional!…read more The restaurant is like a traditional Japanese style ambiance. The wait staff was very polite and attentive. Only down side is parking is at least two blocks away.

Tadashi was delicious. I ate there twice during my five days in Happy Valley, one time solo and…read morethen another time with friends. The server was okay, but the food was great. The one star is off because the service isn't great, and the one server even thought we walked in meaning to go to their other location instead of the one we were at (it's up the street from them and they have different options). I had a rice dish the first time which was well put together as far as the flavors and textures went. The next time, I had ramen and chicken. Both were flavorful. My peeps had various options ranging from ramen and rice bowls to sweet potato fries . They couldn't stop raving about the sweet potato fries and it was their first time trying them, so I think that's a success.