We were in State Collage for a sports event and found this gem by campus. Fusion Asian with…read moretiramisu, not expected, but it hit. We shared three dishes - beef stew, drunken noodles with tofu and beef ribs. They were all really good. The ribs were meaty, slightly sweet and fell off the bone. Served with a sunny side up egg, spinach and rice. There was an egg with the stew as well and it made the dish feel silky. The beef seemed slow cooked and the basmati rice went well. The tiramisu was solid, light and airy and very pretty plating. Service was a little apathetic, but the food was good enough to offset. Reasonable prices too. Would definitely go back if we lived here.

Truly this is my favorite hidden gem restaurant in State College. Every time we go, I have to get…read morethe Spicy Miso Ramen with Beef. It is truly incredible and has ruined other ramen for me because of how good it is. I compare every ramen I get to it and they never measure up. If you do not really have a tolerance for spice, you can ask for it less spicy. We also got the chicken and duck rolls, both are very good. I do not know if there is a menu item in this restaurant that's bad. The seafood explosion is delicious and so is the popcorn chicken. We've had the cheesecake, the truffle bomb, and the lava cake, once again, all amazing.

Wow! What a find! There are so many spaces in this historic building to check out…read more We were seated in a cellar area where the recent soccer tournament was celebrated. Our server was super knowledgeable about the restaurant and its history. We enjoyed the craft beer, especially the dandelion ale! We had several apps and split a pasta entree. Every thing was so delicious. Yes, the portions might be smaller that some restaurants but the quality and ingredients are outstanding. This is the kind of place I love to find when traveling

John Ryan is a uniquely first class brewery experience in Williamsport, PA. The brewery is located…read morein a beautifully renovated townhouse with a bar on the main floor, a basement tavern space, and very nice second floor dining areas. My companion, friends, and I dropped in for drinks on a late December Saturday afternoon. The beer list was tasty but eclectic: if you are less adventurous you may want to call or otherwise check in advance. I had several selections that I enjoyed but at first blush others could be put off by things like Japanese rice lager. Give them a try--you will be pleasantly surprised even if you are a conventional lager or IPA fan. We sat at the bar and service was exceptional and very friendly.

Tried Laurel &Grouse recently and it completely blew me away. I went in curious and came out a fan!…read more * Started with the Spicy TunaCrudo -- fresh, light, and with just the right amount of heat. * Then the Smoked Chicken Pierogies -- such a clever nod to local tradition, and they nailed it . * For the main, the Pappardelle with PorkRagu and whipped ricotta was creamy, savory, and comforting -- seriously more of that anytime . Everything tastes homey but polished, like what you'd cook for a special dinner. The vibes are chill but smart -- great spot dropped right into downtown. I've already been back twice!

Laurel & Grouse is a hidden gem tucked away in the heart of Johnstown! Upon entering, you are…read moregreeted with smiling faces and helpful hands. The servers and front of house workers are pleasant and eager to help. The restaurant is rather small with very little seating and a small bar. I had a group of 7 for our Supper Club and they took us shortly after opening so that they could better serve us. Our waitress was super helpful with suggestions and answered any questions that we had about the menu. She was helpful and accommodating, not to mention patient with all of our questions! We indulged in multiple appetizers, different entrées, and even dessert. Here's my review of each part of the meal: Smoked Chicken Pierogies: These pierogies were different and delicious. They were super flavorful, but they were unique and worthy of trying! Foccacia: I cannot say enough good things about their foccacia. It was perfectly soft and plump and included 3 unique dipping sauces that blew me away: red pepperonata, whipped ricotta pepper honey, and pomegranate molasses. I couldn't believe how good all of it tasted! Mustard Glazed Salmon: This dish came with butternut squash hummus & grains. The salmon was cooked perfectly and flavored well with the mustard. I didn't love the grains and the hummus was underwhelming, but it was a unique dish. Blackberry & Pumpkin Crepes: These Crepes were flavorful and delicious. The pumpkin was not overly spiced up so this was a perfect light dessert to end our meal. The blackberry Crepes weren't as flavorful but delicious and nice to try. Other people in my group had the fall lasagna, diver scallops, pub burger, and bolognese, and all dishes got rave reviews! I also had a Pumpkin Espresso Martini. The flavor was great. I was disappointed in the overly salted rim and the lack of espresso beans on top, but I'd drink it again because it was delicious overall. This place was a welcomed surprise and the flavor combinations were unique and different. This place is definitely something to talk about!

High Dive is an interesting mashup. From the name and the first impression inside, it reads as a…read moredark, slightly dingy dive bar, and it fully delivers that vibe. Then you open the menu and realize there is a surprisingly large Hawaiian themed food selection. It is not really a restaurant, though. It feels like a bar first, with a better than expected food program, not the other way around. The bar service was excellent. I ordered a Sazerac, and they served it with the absinthe on the side so you can add it to taste. That is a small detail, but it shows care and attention, and it made for a great drink. Service overall was friendly and prompt. Even though it is clearly a bar, it is also calm enough during certain hours that you could do some work or have a low key meeting. I would not try that during peak drinking hours. I am not sure of the exact hours, but it seems like more of a late day or evening spot than a lunch stop. If you are in the area and want a solid cocktail and a snack, High Dive is an easy pick.

Amazing vibes, food was executed and the service was just as good. It's a very unique spot!read more

While staying at the Hershey Lodge, you are given a few different options to eat without leaving…read morethe Hotel and trekking out into the world. This is one you can count on for service and friendliness with a menu and buffet that will, for sure, satisfy any hunger craving you might have. A host or hostess out front will seat you and we never waited more than a minute. Servers will come immediately to fill a drink order and then the options begin. At breakfast, if you are famished, you can choose a buffet that will cure you of your affliction- all sorts of things you would normally expect- scrambled eggs, meat and toast and granola and cereal- you get the picture. You can also ask your server for a specialty omelette of your choosing or eggs made a certain way. Or choose to eat from a breakfast lunch or dinner menu. We ate in the morning twice and in the evening twice as well and always loved our meals. The buffet for kids is about $20 and for adults about $10 more. If your little one is a small appetite critter, consider eating of the menu. Prices for menu options were more that reasonable and portions matched even my humongous appetite. Tables and booths throughout can handle any sized party so if you're traveling with family and friends, they will almost assuredly be able accommodate you. Good value for food and service.

Very cool and hip place to try out in Hershey. Open kitchen concept to see all of the good food…read morebeing prepared by the chef's. We stopped in after checking out the shopping outlets in the area. We did make reservations prior to dining to make sure we had a table. Parking is a bit of a hassle but that's no fault of the restaurant. Fire and grain is located inside the Hershey lodge. Mostly all parking spots are taken up by the hotel guests so it's a bit tricky to find open parking. We had a party of 4 dining that night. Very friendly staff , especially when we had questions about the menu. We chose to start off with the burrata appetizer. We thought it would be a nice size to split with 4 but it turned out to be quite small. Only 1 slice of bread , small drizzle of balsamic and just 2 cherry tomatoes cut in half and maybe a half handful of arugula. Maybe make this a bit larger of a portion as a starter. For entree I chose the pappardelle bolognese - house made fresh pasta , Italian sausage and short rib ragu with ricotta cheese. Needed a bit more of the sausage and short rib but still very good. My wife had the shrimp Alfredo. Very tasty as well with plenty of shrimp and another delight with the house made pasta which takes it to another level. A surprise was that the tails were already removed from the shrimp to make it easier to enjoy. For dessert we'd share the chocolate peanut buttter mousse cake! So rich but so delicious! Another great treat! Be sure to stop in and check this place out if you're in town visiting Hershey,PA.

Service horrible and the attitudes were worse. Only 2 people working but they had such attitudes…read moreand no hustle. A bit pretentious for State College. Pass

We had such an incredible experience at this bar. Our bartenders. Jason and Mark, we're…read moreexceptionally accommodating and super sexy.

Best fish and chips this side of the Atlantic! Fish was lightly breaded, not greasy, and just…read moreoverall delicious. Salt and vinegar deviled eggs were also winners, and my husband said his mushroom Swiss burger was also terrific. Extensive beer list and great service topped off the evening. *I should say that when we arrived, we were informed by the bartender that they were short-staffed and it would be a bit of a wait, but believe me, it was well worth it!

Service was excellent The food was not…read more It took over an hour to get our dinner served to us. I will not be going back

What an amazing restaurant here in Harrisburg! The interior is absolutely stunning. The service was…read moretop-tier. You enter into a stunning restaurant that has two levels. In the middle are three gorgeous chandeliers, and at the heart of it all is the bar. We were seated upstairs with a view of the downstairs and it was absolutely amazing. For starters we got the oysters which were delicious!! We're from Maryland so we're very judgy with our oysters, but these were great. We've have oysters that were not great out this way so we were nervous, but Rubicon delivered excellence! Next we had the truffle toast special and their octopus. What an amazing pair. The octopus was an absolute delight. It wasn't over cooked and the yucca it was served with was a great compliment to it. The toast was so light and rich at the same time. The truffle added such beautiful depth and complexity without being physically dense. For our mains I had the filet special with mushrooms and my partner had the lamb. Both were perfectly cooked, seasoned, and served. I'll be dreaming of the mushrooms that were served with my steak for weeks to come. We finished off our dinner with the dark chocolate lava cake and two espresso martinis. Both of which were stunning. The cake was moist and not too sweet like some chocolate cakes can be and the espresso martini was perfectly balanced. Rubicon is worth the drive if you're not local and worth the money if you are. Definitely a place I will be recommending to my friends!!

Went to Rubicon to celebrate the valentine's day holiday and thoroughly enjoyed it!…read more A stylish, tucked away in the heart of Harrisburg, Rubicon serves a mix of Italian, French, and Spanish style cuisine with fresh specials offered as well. My husband and I ordered the mussel appetizer which was delicious in the white wine reduction. The main meals consisted of lobster ravioli and a tagliatelle pasta. Though I felt the lobster ravioli needed a touch more of something or a bit of a kick, I very much enjoyed it! We ended the meal with a triple chocolate ice cream that was heavenly! Our server was excellent and kind and attentive to our needs. Though I am not usually a fan of a built in, mandatory 20% gratuity fee, the servers and staff definitely earned it and more! Will be back!

Beer is good. Food is good. Bartenders are nice and good a small talk. Good place to meet people…read moretoo. I like the industrial look too. Very intentional.

Best draughts not made in house . food edible staff needs replaced maga kool aid apparently…read morestronger than their draughts

I went to The Cakeshop by Tati this week while I was in Central Pennsylvania . I was so impressed…read morewith the baked goods they had and was able to try some yummy treats! I got the almond croissant which was absolutely fantastic! Fluffy and filled with flavor. I also got a Peruvian chocolate cake. Wow!!!! It was decadent. The inside is super cute, clean, and organized. The staff is super friendly. They had beautiful and fancy baked goods. Almost too pretty to eat! This place is full of talented bakers and amazing!

I was in the area visiting my sister and her family. We happen to drive past after dropping my…read morenephew off at practice...I saw a sign that said BAKERY. My excitement made my sister make a quick turn. We walk in to see a small display case adorned with various pastries. I'm a sucker for a good flaky pastry, so of course I tried the chocolate croissant. I also LOVE chocolate chip cookies! Both were delicious. The cookie was the perfect combination of crispy and chewy, there was a hint of salt, it was nicely browned. The croissant was perfectly laminated layer after layer, and the pistachio mixture that was in the center; it reminded me of a Fifth Avenue bar. Only negative thing...there was too much filling, I'm not a big filling gal. I would be doing a disservice if I didn't mention the wonderful service we received. "Mr. Croissant" was personable and honestly probably the best interaction I've had with a baker (and I've been to a lot of bakeries). If you are in the area please checkout this cozy little bakery. Grab a coffee, a treat, have a seat, unwind and indulge.