This absolute gem is a must visit....! My second time in this establishment and hit it outta the…read morepark yet again....! Food, Beverages, and Service is top notch! If new to the area or a life long resident, this place is a Johnstown must.!

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.

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.

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!

This is a terrific old family bar. 3rd generation owner greeted us and remembered people's names…read moreand we were treated to ice cold Genesee on tap. Old memorabilia and local character oozed from the walls. Owner a former steel worker is a fountain of information on local history really added to a very friendly low key atmosphere.

Nice, clean place.Barroom and Seperate dining room. Parking across the street. Food is very good…read more Service is friendly and excellent. Owners both are talented cooks.

While visiting the area, we took some family members here for lunch. Easy parking across the…read morestreet in their large parking lot. The building is deceiving. You would think it's very small inside, but actually it's decent size (surprised me). The staff is very friendly and attentive. Portions are large and the prices are reasonable. Free popcorn to start - woot ! :) I had the Philly chicken sandwich, Chicago style. Never heard of Chicago style before, I believe they told me that it included lettuce and tomatoes, which was exactly the way I wanted. It was pretty good, had a marinade on it that was a little odd, but I liked it. Other family members had the fish - which is beer battered. Some loved that, some preferred a thinner coating. They have a large menu, and it's nice to support this local business. (They have a bar and pool table as well).

Every time I've eaten here, it's been great, but last evening was exceptional! I was feeling…read morehomesick for the beach, so I ordered an "Ocean Water" to start, and shrimp & grits for the meal. The drink was pretty good, and I started to feel like we were on vacation. Then my plate arrived... wow!!! First, they gave me a LOT, so I got two full meals out of one. Second, the cheesy grits were done well - not everyone knows how to make them. Third, I did not expect sausage slices on this thing - andouille? It was amazing. The flavors blended expertly, and I was a happy camper. (I had to pick off the peppers, but it's not their fault that I get heartburn.) The shrimp blended with all the other flavors and I couldn't stop smiling! Our server was great, and our loft table was good, too. Overall - great times!!

great food but my fav is the Ribeye steak, It is the bomb! Always outstanding service and pleasant…read moreatmosphere.

Great food, service and eclectic vibe. Bright spot on an otherwise gloomy Saturday am.read more

Good food and coffee plus I like the drive up window nice friendly people would recommend this to…read morepeople to try

Best wings you will ever have, also ask about making the sauce! People are great…read more If I'm close I'm eating at Murphy, no question!

Murphy's is absolutely one of those hole-in-the-wall places that makes towns like Johnstown great…read more It's small and can get rather crowded on busy nights, but it's a staple in town. My fiance and I decided to check this place out after hearing it was the best place in town for wings. Being relatively new to the area, we have been looking for places to check out. Upon arriving, the place was quite full, but we were able to find a table in the corner. We both ordered drinks. I ordered the chicken philly sub and french fries (which were free). We also ordered six wings. Our sandwiches and fries came out first. Our sandwiches were good. I wouldn't tag them as the best I ever had, but good nonetheless. The fries are only good hot. After they get room temperature, they get kinda tasteless and soggy. After a while the wings came out. (Mind you: Murphy's has a claim to fame when it comes to their wings.) I've never had wings quite like these ones. They came out piping hot. The wings are much bigger than the traditional wing dings, and they are coated in Murphy's signature breading. They are crunchy, I'll give you that. I was disappointed that the wings didn't come with any kind of dipping sauce. They were good, but not the best I've ever had. I prefer my wings fried and tossed in sauce, but that's just me. I do, however, understand why people enjoy these wings. Just a note: The wings don't hold up being reheated. Just eat them there.