I spent a long day tooling around the Laurel Highlands and wanted to get back to Pittsburgh before…read moredark. However, since I was touring a few Frank Lloyd Wright houses, I had not eaten since my early morning continental breakfast at the Comfort Inn in Connellsville. Mindlessly following the Google Maps directions, I arrived in a town called Indian Head and didn't have any expectations about what I'd find in this family-friendly roadside diner. Without hesitation, I ordered the $13.99 Grilled Chicken Salad. I was quite impressed with what arrived. There were huge pieces of grilled chicken breast, tender and moist, with cucumber, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, onions, beets, shredded cheddar, and a pickled egg with ranch dressing on the side (Photo 9). Sounds basic, I know, but it was hearty, fresh, and genuinely satisfying. Midway through my salad, a plate of fries arrived (Photo 10). I wasn't expecting it, but the server apologized for the delay. I only noticed later that the fries were mentioned in the menu. I certainly didn't mind because they were hot, tasty, and not at all greasy. Even though I was getting full and kinda anxious to get going, I was rather hypnotized by the refrigerator of freshly made pies. I just couldn't help myself and ordered a $4.29 slice of Banana Meringue Pie (Photo 8). I don't think I've had homemade pie that good since gorging at Valois back in my olden grad school days in the South Side of Chicago. What a nice surprise to have such a delicious square meal in a place called Indian Head. FOOD - 5 stars..tasty, reasonably priced diner fare exceeded my expectations AMBIANCE - 4 stars...clean and spacious diner SERVICE - 5 stars...friendly server made a big difference TOTAL - 5 stars...if I'm ever in western Pennsylvania, I'd be back RELATED - Exploring the Pittsburgh area? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/VI8tHDpfoC

Stopped in on a Monday. The wait staff was warm and welcoming. Food service (take out) was fast…read more I wanted to try to keep up my healthy eating streak and most other(few open) places were run of the mill fast food. Shops seem to Cater to Tourist, open on Wednesday and Closer to the weekend. This spot Was open and I was able to get a yummy salad, but I also had to Try that yummy tiramisu berry cake!

A Hidden Gem Worth Leaving the Turnpike For! After making…read morethe drive between Northern Virginia and Ohio for more than 20 years, we couldn't believe we had never discovered Out of the Fire Café before. Anyone who regularly travels the Pennsylvania Turnpike knows how hard it is to find a truly memorable place to eat. This one is absolutely worth the short detour. The atmosphere is charming, the view is beautiful, and the food exceeded every expectation. We had to try their famous mushroom soup, and even though I'm not normally a mushroom fan, it was hands-down one of the best cups of soup I've ever had. The smoked salmon salad was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. My husband ordered the Filet Mignon Sandwich special, and every bite was packed with incredible flavor. Our server was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. She made us feel right at home and added to what was already a wonderful dining experience. We finished with the Bananas Foster. While it wasn't the tableside flaming presentation you'd find at a fine-dining restaurant, the flavor was outstanding and the perfect ending to a fantastic meal. We'll definitely be making Out of the Fire Café a tradition on our future trips. If you're traveling the Pennsylvania Turnpike, do yourself a favor and make the stop--you won't regret it!

We were in town for just one night and this was the place everyone recommended. We had a large…read moreparty and everyone, ages 77 to 11 found something they enjoyed. The mushroom soup was a big hit, as was the burger. Salads were fresh and portions were all generous. The only reason for reducing a star is service--our server was incredibly slow and nonchalant. We were there for a good 2 hours and all the folks around us finished way before us. Would go back if I'm in the area.

We literally stumbled upon this place on our way to Ohiopyle and what a treat it was. They serve up…read moresome of the best wings I've ever had. Lots of different sauce options as well as shredded parm cheese for a double dip delight. The place has a down home vibe, with pool, pinball and shuffleboard. Our server was great too. A great find.

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Had a great experience on our way back from Pittsburgh. Great food and atmosphere for the whole…read morefamily. Way better than any rest stop. Kids enjoyed the corn hole on the deck and the indoor waterfall. I had Aunt Beck's BLT and the wife had the Cream Chicken and biscuits, which we both loved. Can't wait to come back and try the giant fish sandwich and the soup and salad bar

HillBilly's is a place that we have passed on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and I have always wanted to…read morestop. A friend and I golfed in Somerset and in returning back to the Pittsburgh area were looking for something to eat. I suggested HillBilly's as I stated previously, has been something I wanted to try. It has a fun vibe with ceramic characters and animals throughout. The entrance included a gift shop with fun Hillbilly merch, the bottom floor that was more of a standard dining area, the second floor includes a bar and a decent stage area, as well as a decent deck/outside patio area. When we visited karaoke was going on. We ordered drinks and as for food, my friend ordered the pot roast, which he really liked. I got the meatloaf sandwich, which I liked as well. It was meatloaf smothered with pimento between two slices of Texas toast Service was fine. They were busy and it was loud, but we were well taken care of.

I really have no complaints about this spot. It's next door to the Comfort Inn in Connellsville…read morewhere I was spending the night before heading to an early morning tour of Fallingwater. When I asked the hotel clerk where she recommended I could get dinner, she pointed to this place. Rebel that I was, I didn't follow her advice and went instead to a middling sushi spot further down the street. On the bitterly cold walk back to the hotel, I decided to stop in. Sitting at the cocktail bar, the place was quite crowded, and unfortunately they were counting down to their trivia night. Even though I was an undefeated Silver Screen Trivial Pursuit champion in my youth, I took a pass on the contest. Instead I had the $11 Espresso Martini, a mix of vodka, coffee liqueur, and cold brew in a can (Photo 6). It was basically what I wanted for a nightcap. As I took my last gulp, the trivia started. Back to the hotel for me. COCKTAIL - 3.5 stars...serviceable martini AMBIANCE - 3 stars...loudish and a bit crowded SERVICE - 3 stars...polite and busy at the same time TOTAL - 3 stars...a dining option if you're hungrier and more patient than me RELATED - Exploring greater Pittsburgh? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/8eiHNTes7b

Saw pasta on the menu, saw filet on the menu - wanted both so I asked for it. A meal I really…read moreenjoyed with friends before heading out for the night. Everything came out hot and service was good! Definitely want to check out in summertime!

This evening, we decided to dine at the White House Restaurant in Meyersdale. It was a great…read morechoice. Since we moved away from this area in the late 60's, our dining at the White House back then was on a limited basis. We do remember eating at this establishment with my wife's brother in law sometime in the past. Two of our party had the haddock one fried and one grilled, one had the crab cakes and I had the special (stuffed scallops with crab stuffing). Our meals also came with the bread and soup bar. The selection of bread was great, maybe 5 or 6 kinds, and the soup of the day was delicious beef noodle. Cubes of Swiss and cheddar cheese were also available. Everyone enjoyed the great service, the great food and the family ambiance. We will return again when we are back in this area.

White House restaurant is in the back of a little neighborhood. You would never find it if you were…read morejust driving around looking for a place to eat. Fortunately, we asked the GPS to list restaurants and this one came up. As soon as we pulled up, I fell in love. It's a cute little place with family photos on the wall. The whole place is done in wood, and it looks like a little family restaurant where locals come. All of the dinners they serve come with salad and the soup and bread bar and a side dish. They also have additional soup choices in the kitchen. I had the stuffed pepper soup from the bar, which was like a non-spicy chili. It was very good. My sister got the Italian wedding soup, which was probably the best I'd ever tasted. We were both impressed with the bread bar, which had 4 different homemade breads that you can slice yourself. They also had some homemade rolls and applesauce. I ordered the artichoke dip chicken. It was a lightly fried chicken patty with the sauce on top. It was very good and very rich. I only ate half of it (because of the aforementioned soup, salad and bread!), so I got to enjoy it again later. If you're in the area, do try and find this restaurant. You won't be disappointed!

Stopped by for a late lunch on a Wednesday afternoon for our first visit. We were doing heavy duty…read moreyard work all morning and were super hungry. Our waitress was super great and gave us some ideas on what to order since it was our first visit. Ended up getting the Good Burger and a side of their spaghetti with marinara. The burger fixins were similar to the Golden Arch namesake double burger but soooooo much more meat. It was so ridiculously huge with two patties of burger stacked an inch plus thick that I took one burger off to eat later. The burger with pickles and sauce were just right and plenty of diced tomatoes and lettuce offered some respite from the meat extravaganza. It was a good burger for sure. The marinara on the spaghetti is a little watery but absolutely delicious. I really liked the flavors. This is a nice local place with tons of PA beers on tap. We'll be back at dinner sometime to try those.

The food, Service, And Ambiance Is Great In All Ways In Pennsylvania…read moreI Love This Place!

Came back to this place on a whim. The service was still amazing. The place was packed and they got…read moreus in and out within an hour or so. I still love the decor and the photos around the place. Ramps and eggs were amazing. I guess it's ramp season (very strong onion) and i couldn't pass it up. It had whipped Ricotta and pesto on fresh sourdough. It was incredible. A ton of flavor and the bread was phenomenal. I was also informed the Philly was amazing. Loved the flavors.

Stopped in at 1:45pm for lunch with two small children. The sign on the door said they were open…read moreuntil 2pm and we were relived to make it in time for the lunch service. The place was packed and the hostess would not look at us. She put her hand over her face and looked to the servers walking past. One of the servers said, "We're closed." We said, "oh... ok." And left. Listen, I've worked in the restaurant industry. I get it, it's frustrating when people come in close to closing time. However, if the posted signage has a closing time of 2pm that means you are open and taking customers until that time. If the kitchen closes earlier, that should be posted. If that isn't the case, even if you really want to clock out, you need to stay. Especially if you're located in a remote location with travelers coming through. Luckily there was a Dollar General nearby and we could grab something to eat... not the experience we were hoping for.

when ya toot down those Appalachian roadsides of Pennsylvania on a Sunday morn ya never know what…read moredoor may be open but here toot found himself seated and pouring coffee into that tired belly he hath hauled around this golden country. 1-2-3 special 1-2-2 he goes eggs medium over ham rye n taters on the side pop that can my man toot dont mind the canned kind the taste he digs back into his child memory that tang of boiled spuds. felt like walking into the home of the home of the town as seemingly toot was the only unknown as he's used to be mind you but felt at home in the land where every unused space is filled with liberty and red white and blue flag edit: one last toot like observation that working contrary to popular belief produced an endearing quality the ms paint logo draw circle fill brush dot eyes and eraser made mouth jpeg pixelation compression face smile a sign of love ya dear and I wisht I had the belly room to get them apple dumplins

Great family diner type with home cooking. Inside decor could be better but great food, great…read morestaff! Recommend!

No trip to Seven Springs is complete without a stop at Summit Diner. It creates the eternal…read moredilemma: hit the slopes for first chair or settle in for a Summit breakfast? If you follow my reviews, you know I'm a fan of old-school diners, the classics, and honest home-cooked food. Summit hits all three marks, serving straightforward and delicious American standards since the 1960s. The three-egg omelet loaded with veggies and sausage was exactly the pre-ski power-up I needed. My son stuck with his go-to breakfast burrito, and my daughter went with the classic two eggs, bacon, and potatoes. Everything was spot on. The staff has just the right level of "WWA"--Waitresses With Attitude. They are perfectly polite, but they hold the line on proper behavior and will quickly put anyone in their place if they step out of line. It keeps the environment grounded and authentic. A few tips for your visit: * Seating: Expect to wait for a table in the lobby or outside during peak hours. * Payment: Bring your wallet--this is a cash-only establishment.

I have family in Somerset, PA so each time we are in town we take my Uncle Bob to his favorite…read morebreakfast spot you guessed it the Summit Diner and we absolutely love the nostalgia of the diner. They staff is fast and friendly and the food doesn't disappoint. It's such a rare thing in this day and age to see an old diner so we love to go when we are visiting Somerset. We typically go for breakfast. The next time you're in the area it's definitely a must stop place to go. Give them a try and you may have to wait to be seated they also only accept cash as their only form of payment so come prepared, they do have a ATM in the waiting area.