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We have been here four times and EVERY time was delicious. The food is freshly made and very…read moreflavorful. Definitely top restaurant in Johnstown. The service was always great. It's a cute interior as well. We did go once when they randomly closed, they announce closures on their FB, so be sure to check! They do take reservations, which is nice. Highly recommend that on a weekend especially, they get busy!

NO KARAOKE! Just stopped by the other day only to discover that they were closed on a Friday night…read more It might have had something to do with the reported gunshots from the night before, but when I contacted them on Saturday (Later in the evening because no one answered earlier) I asked if they had Karaoke and this seemed to confuse the barmaid who informed me that they had a jukebox and NO KARAOKE! Like a jukebox is even a close substitution for KARAOKE! NOPE!

Great drinks at great prices. "Beer and a shot" type place, with a good selection of alcohol for…read moremixed drinks. Friendly bartender and owner, always willing to chat and keep the night interesting.

Was in Johnstown 10/28/23 for hockey tournament. Had a late game (7:45) and needed a place for 12…read morehungry guys to eat at 9:30 on a Saturday night. Made arrangements with Balance owner and staff to stay "open" for our team. We pre-ordered our entrees and apps so when we arrived our food orders were already underway. Had drink orders taken and within minutes our drinks and appetizers were served. We had the place to ourselves with a wonderful waiter, Trenton, his assistant, a bartender, chef Dallas and his wife who owns the establishment but I cannot remember her name. First and foremost, the menu is awesome, diverse, unique and wide ranging. Prices are very reasonable and portions very good. The really reason to return is the taste. 12 guys had 6 or 7 different dishes and everyone raved at how good their choice was. Drinks were excellent and complimentary dessert samplings were awesome. The service was excellent, we were treated like special. My hats off to them for wanting to stay "open"; the restaurant closed to the public at 9:30 and serve us. Granted, it was a pretty good bill but I had called another restaurant in the area explaining our situation and they turned us down. I believe our proprietor asked her staff if they wanted to oblige us and she told me that their reply was something along the lines of "we're going to be here anyway cleaning up, why not make some money." Please, if you're in town or even close, give Balance a try, I guarantee you will be glad you did. Thanks again to all the staff at Balance for making our dinner together as a team a memorable and satisfying event!

So not to jump past the details... but overall Balance was just ok. It is a place I'd try again…read morebecause I feel like it has potential and maybe it was an off night. When I found them online I was jazzed about the menu. They have a lot of unique options which I'm a huge fan of. It's always easy to find basic menus, so to find something fun that also offered a kids menu (meaning, cool... I don't need to worry about taking my humans even though they'll be ordering off the regular menu) was promising. The space itself is funky in a good way and spacious. It spans a few different rooms which all have their own vibe, and we saw igloos outside! I'd say our food had a 60/40 success rate. The hummus was seriously awesome, as was the risotto. My protein power bowl was so tasty with a great dressing and I absolutely love that they have creative vegetarian options. Our server was so kind, but I'm not quite sure where they were for most of our visit. Again... maybe an off night. We'd try it again. If you're someone who needs a changing table, they have one!

I swear they put MDMA in their food. You leave this place so much happier than when you walk in…read more This is my absolute favorite place to eat. The food is exceptional and wonderful quality. The menu items are super creative and unlike other restaurants in the area. For what you pay, they are generous with portions. Whoever runs the kitchen deserves a kiss. We drove in from Greensburg bc Johnstown locations menu is far superior. I cannot stress this enough, you need to eat here. Very handicap accessible.

We stopped in here for lunch with some family and was pleasantly surprised by the array of options…read moreon the menu, the quality and execution and the friendly service considering they were pretty busy. The tacos were all excellent that I was able to try, and while the $5.00 portion of chips and guacamole was outstanding, the guac had started to oxidize a pretty decent amount. The rest of my family all enjoyed their meals, but there was a slight hiccup with my son's meal coming out well after ours (as opposed to first, as you'd expect with a toddler). But overall, can't complain much at all, and it is definitely a spot I'd visit again, especially to try some of their beer!

I'm going to be honest, I have drove past this unassuming building in Johnstown for years without…read moreeven knowing it wasn't deserted, but that it was diamond in the rough. In this part of Johnstown, it definitely is a rough area. Parking is either on street or across the street in a gravel parking lot beneath a billboard. If you do park in that lot, do be carful crossing the street as it can be a busy one. Plus there is a slight curve that a driver might not see you while your rush across the street. Once inside you can tell that it lives up to the bar and grill in its name. It has this look inside that gives off this 80s dining vibe. One that calls back to those eateries once found in the mall. You know, those ones where it's almost too dark to see yourself let alone the menu. One where it is very dark wood, heavy on the brick, and all things that make you feel like your in and old time inn. Once settled at a table, we had our menus in hand and were given some time to look them over. Our server came back, took our drink orders and left us for a few more minutes to finalize our decisions considering the menu. Once we decided orders were place and we just waited for our food to come out. It gave us time to look around the place and take in our surroundings. When we first got here, there weren't many people. As we ordered, there were more and more customers that came in. Filling up the tables and making it feel warmer. We were in the midst of conversation and our food came out. I ordered the Franklin Street Bar & Grill Famous Meatloaf. This comes with a slice of the thickest homemade meatloaf I have ever seen. Plopped on top of a pile of mashed potatoes then topped with fried onion rings and smothered in brown gravy. This thing, even though not exactly as described and pictured, was delicious. Not sure if it is fame worthy as I have never heard of it, but hey, I will make sure to remember this when in the area again. To note, entrees are served with your choice of soup, salad, or applesauce, and comes with a homemade dinner roll. The service here is stellar. They all go out of their way to make you feel welcomed and their memory is like a vice grip. One thing you do need to keep on your toes about here, watch your step. With the dimness and small step ups, it would be easy to trip. They do have signs everywhere, but they can be hard to spot if you aren't aware of your surroundings.

Unfortunately, our experience was very disappointing. We sat at the bar for quite a while before…read moreanyone acknowledged or greeted us, even though the restaurant was not busy at the time. While we were eating, several staff members were having loud and inappropriate conversations with each around the bar area, which made the atmosphere uncomfortable and unprofessional. The most concerning issue was with the food allergy handling. A friend in our group has celiac and clearly informed the waitress that he needed gluten-free food. He was told that both the wings and fries were gluten free, but after eating, he became severely sick, indicating there was likely gluten contamination or misinformation about the menu items. For someone with celiac, this is a serious health issue and should be treated with much greater care and attention. Overall, the service, professionalism, and allergy awareness were far below expectations. I hope the restaurant takes these concerns seriously and improves staff training and food safety practices moving forward.

This is a SOLID new place in Johnstown! Decided to try it out for a weeknight dinner. We walked in…read moreand were greeted and seated immediately. Service was great! Attentive and friendly. For my dinner I ordered the bourbon style chicken with sides of carrots and mac and cheese. It was delish! The chicken was very moist and tender. The sauce was very tasty. Great blend of a little heat and sweet bourbon flavor. Great atmosphere here! The decor is nicely done. There's darts, a pool table and skills games. Great place to kick back with some drinks and good food! Will absolutely be back!

I'm in town for a college baseball tournament. Happened into this local downtown sports bar. What a…read morefind!!! The food is really good bar food. Do yourself a favor and get the smash burger. If you find a better bar burger, do let me know! The staff and service are absolutely top notch. The bartenders and waitresses are incredibly friendly (and all unreasonably pretty) and excellent at what they do. If you want good food, good service and a chill vibe, this place is nirvana.

Back in town for a quick visit and The Haven is our "go to" for the Haven wings and fried zucchini…read more Always outstanding food quality and service!

Dana and I got over to the Johnstown Reptile Expo to get food for Monty the Python so we stopped to…read morefetch some food for ourselves. We stopped for lunch at a place that was a regular fir the 6 months that I lived in Johnstown, PA. The Haven sits across the street from the old Atlantic Broadband call center in Southmont and is known for their gargantuan sandwiches, like their rueben that's as big as a takeout box. But you know what we were there for... Brrrrgrrrs! I got the Bacon bluecheese swiss burger and Dana ordered up the carolina burger (hold the carolina - meaning no bbq sauce or cheese) but with double coleslaw. The Haven gets it right! Just like I remember! The burger patties are seasoned and cooked just right, laying on the perfectly soft bun. the blue cheese "sauce" on mine mixes with the swiss cheese to make the most interestingly awesome bitter and stinky mix then picked up by the smokey crisp bacon. The only description i got from Dana was "YUM!" another winner of a burger place!

Westwood Grill never disappoints! Every time we come home to visit family from DC, we make a point…read moreto stop here--and it's always a highlight of our trip. The atmosphere is fun and welcoming, with live music that brings great energy to the room without overpowering conversation. If music isn't your vibe for the night, they've got pool tables, Keno, casino-style arcade games, and plenty of sports playing on the TVs--there's truly something for everyone. The menu is packed with delicious options, and every single one of our meals was absolutely amazing. Whether you're a foodie or just hungry, you'll find something you'll love. Special shout-out to Kelly aka Pickles, our server--what a total gem! She was sweet, helpful, funny, and super knowledgeable about both the food and drink menus. She made our night even better with her warm personality and great service. Westwood Grill is perfect whether you're visiting town, flying solo, or planning a fun date night with your spouse. It's the kind of place that makes you feel like a regular, even if you're just passing through.

Terrible service and cold food! Several couples arrived after we placed our order. Other…read morecouples got their food and with enough time to eat most of their meal we still didn't have our food. The waitress seemed annoyed when we ask her to check our order. She returned and said our food would be out soon. You get the idea. Another lengthy wait and food finally arrived ... ice cold fries and cold meals. The waitress appeared angry when we complained and cold food, and actually scolded us for complaining. At that point we wanted out of there and declined the offer for new fries. The grilled peppers and onions on the sandwich were raw, not grilled. Bad service and cold food. Big disappointment.