If I could give NO STARS that is what this restaurant deserves. I am moving out of the area (partly because of the poor quality food in NEPA) and friends wanted to meet here to say good bye. Even though I have never been a fan of this restaurant (as you can see from my prior review) I decided to meet them here on 2 separate occasions this week. I always wish that State Street could be more than the scam it really is, but they just never can do it and always fall short. As you can see from my other reviews, I love my food and will give a great deal of respect to places that can make the food magic happen. I think what frustrates me even more is their status. People always meet at State Street, but I have NEVER had a good meal here. Don't get me wrong, there drinks are fantastic, but I can think of a number of other places that have good drinks. So let me tell you about the food on these 2 occasions: The First night, my friend's sword fish smelled bad and had to be returned so she would not get food poisoning. On that same night my wife got the ravioli and it was cold (pasta cold is terrible to eat) and my burger was bland from a lack of seasoning the meat and was really uneventful!! Second Visit, my State Street Grill burger should have been amazing. It had all the makings of a great burger, fried onions, bacon, avocado, chipotle ranch sauce, swiss cheese, fried pickle, on an onion roll.....sounds fabulous, BUT was not! BLAND...BLAND...BLAND. What is wrong with them! They disrespected the poor cow that gave its life for me. While I haven't eaten fast food in 5 years, I can remember the burgers tasting much better than this burger! The sauce had no flavor, the meat was not seasoned at all! The potato chips, while a great idea to make them fresh, were burnt and had to be returned. Please people! Please be careful. TRUE FOODIES BEWARE!!!!! This is a sad restaurant. They need to be closed down for their poor meals. For the price point that they charge, they are nowhere near the quality of that price point. It is only a Clarks Summit status place to go so that the people of Clarks Summit can feel they have a hip place to go. I guess from a money perspective the fact that they can scam a bunch of people out of money for the idea that they have a hip place to hang out works for them. Really if you are looking for a place that actually has the quality in this price point try AV or Posh...they will take much better care of you and you will still get the fantastic ambiance and great drinks! read more

Diplo style club music was to strange and not relaxing for Sunday brunch. I did ask for it to but turned down, that was not accommodated. The food was good and the service was good. I would have given a 5 star if it weren't for the constant beat of the club music read more

Went here for breakfast, the Huevos Rancheros was a big disappointment. Eggs not cooked properly sitting on a truckload of tortilla chips. Coffee was not good at all even after adding sugar and cream, still undrinkable. Service and restaurant design were good. read more

If you enjoy country clubs and hipsters this is the place to be. The food is nothing special at all. The wait staff was not friendly and who could blame them? I can only imagine how they get treated by the country club crowd they deal with everyday and night. They need to have live music again. Maybe they do but I have not seen live acts here in a long time. The crowd here is just odd. You have younger hipsters and older country club folk. People on first dates because its that kind of place. The food is just way overpriced and that's the way the country club folk like it. I do give ownership credit for attracting a ton of people to this place. They have outdoor seating that can be seen by all the slow moving cars on state street. This is why most people go here to be seen walking in and sitting on the front lawn. That was my experience. Try this place for yourself you may love it. read more

Set a reservation days ahead of time for Saturday night and when we got there at our time "even though you have a reservation, you have to wait." What was the point of a reservation? There was so many people, people were standing over people dinning. We asked where was there to wait and were told to stand with everyone else by the bar. read more

Every time I go to this place I wished I never went. The service is horrible. The food is mediocre at best. The mixed drinks are watered down. They do have a good beer selection. The best thing about this place is the location and the outdoor space. I hope they can improve the place, because they do have a nice set up. read more

Facilities State Street Grill has some structural issues that they do work to overcome. The building is a little cramped, and it is dominated by their good, often crowded bar. Inexplicably, the hostess desk is across the restaurant, opposite from the entrance door--and blocked by column; they try to pay attention to who enters, but they aren't always successful. And if you've never been here before, you might have no idea what to do to get a seat. Staff I've clearly segued into this category. As the hostess desk is also five feet from the waitstaff station, the bar service, and kitchen ordering window, a lot of their attention is directed toward staff. Some of the staff may not know how to use Open Table appropriately: the reservation you showed up for might appear as a no-show in your account for no reason at all (although they can correct it later). However, they are generally fine: and when I left my phone at the restaurant, they had it ready for me when I returned. So, the staff overall is pleasant and does their best. Some waiters have been a little slow, but they haven't been rude or incompetent. The bartenders are generally very attentive. But in both cases, the place can get very busy: very rarely are there idle hands at State Street. Menu Over the last couple of years, State Stret has changed its menu rather significantly. The burgers and flatbreads have been pretty consistent threads, which is probably why they're reviewers' favorites. But the rest of it often suggests that they either change chefs or culinary strategies every six months or so. The other issues is that the kitchen can be pretty inconsistent day to day. Some offerings are odd: they have on the menu presently a "gazpacho" that is clearly juiced-up watermelon and daiquiri mix. It is not an appropriate appetizer for anyone's meal: it is slightly nasty fruity drink without the vodka. A cup of tomato juice and a spoon would be better. At the end of June, I had the (newish) Quinoa Lettuce Wraps twice in a week, F 6/26 and T 6/30. The latter plating was superior: it included the guacamole as described on the menu (the Friday version did not, and I wasn't familiar enough with the dish to request the missing condiment--it makes a huge difference). It also used two or three leaves of lettuce for the wrap; the one or two leaves used the previous Friday made them so hard to hold that they were practically inedible. This simple dish's minor inconsistencies shouldn't have this kind of impact--but they do. I really liked the dish when it was made appropriately. I mourn the loss of the poorly described "portobello burger" that used to be on the menu. It was in fact a delicious portobello mushroom sandwich, I think served on gluten-free toasted bread (which isn't a thing for me, but was good). Every time you ordered it, the waitstaff would nervously try to explain that it wasn't "really a burger" (which wasn't clarifying, because of course it isn't meat, it is mushroom)--they meant to say it was a sandwich. So rather than rename this excellent sandwich, it is gone from the menu. Bring it back. I also miss the not-as-good possibly homemade veggie burger. The main issue with that "burger" is that it was rarely quite cooked well-enough, and either too wet or too dry. Obviously no one in the kitchen had never eaten the dish. That may be the lettuce wrap issue now. read more

Even though state street grill has great ambiance and flat breads, I previously rated state street grill with one star because I have had many bad meals there and left feeling unappreciated. To my reluctance I ate there again recently. To my surprise the service was better and the meal was excellent. Weighing all of the bad meals with this great one I had to bump state street up to two stars. I will eat there again and I hope I get the same quality meal consistently. read more

Chill place to meet with few friends ! Good food and good drinks :) it's nice in the winter if your a smoker they keep the heater on when you go outside . Person I was with was cigar smoker and I'm cog smoker we had good convos :) read more

I would like start by saying the food at State street is very good, and so is the outside seating area. Unfortunately though that is all the positive things I have to say. I have visited State Street about six different occasions and every time the service is terrible. The wait staff couldn't care less about you being there and the wait for the food is even worse. One time we were the only people there and mind you it was just three of us. We ordered two flat breads and my wife ordered a salad, and I am not blowing this out of proportion but we waited an hour for those three items... I'm sorry but from my own experiences of working a kitchen there is no excuse, especially with our table being the only table. It's just not worth the money, time or aggravation. read more

I went for brunch with my parents here on a Saturday. The weather was great so we sat outside. We loved the atmosphere outside and the feel of the outside space. My parents both got regular burgers and I got the turkey burger. I'm gluten free for medical reasons and their menu is very well marked with what if GF and what isn't. They also have gluten free buns for the burgers and sandwiches which is great! We waited a bit for our food but we didn't mind because we were enjoying our time outside. We only realized it was taking some time for our food when we got really hungry. We would definitely come back!! read more

State Street Grill - Top burger: beef burger with cheddar cheese and a side of fries. Bottom burger: turkey burger with gluten free bun and side of fries. - American Near Me - Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania

Flat breads are good. Menu is not diverse, and staff is rude. They need to work on their customer service skills. I don't suggest this place on my own, and try to avoid going, unless I have to because my party wants to go. read more

State Street Grill in Scranton was a FUN place to stop after a day of skiing at ELK. We sat at the bar to eat & drink. Lots of stuff sounded good & we didn't know WHAT to order..... The bartender was a wealth of information & steered us in the right direction when it came time to order food. They had a GREAT selection of beers & the bartender let us try all of the beers on tap before we ordered them. We've been here other times & always order TOO MUCH food!! Here's a hint -- if you order the flat bread -- it is A LOT of food so make sure you are SHARING with someone.... or order as your main meal. Every time we come here - the food is good & service is prompt and friendly.......Looking forward to going back to State Street next time we are in Scranton..... read more

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Their kitchen is crazily small, so expect a wait for your food. However, when your food arrives, it will be good. Very good. We went for lunch and I can imagine will be going back for dinner the next time I'm back in Clark's Summit to see the family. It's a beautiful spot for a bit more upscale a meal, and the prices, to me as a New Yorker, are beyond reasonable. I wish the wait staff was a bit more friendly. read more

Incredibly pleased with my entire experience! We sat in an igloo outside that was decorated so nicely and was super toasty! Richard, our friendly & attentive server made our experience even better. 10/10 would recommend.. we will definitely be back! read more

I cannot express how much appreciation and love i have for this restaurant. You can never go wrong with this amazing establishment. From their waitstaff to the owner, they are all about hospitality, and you will feel as if you are a long-time friend after just a visit or two. Everytime i have taken someone, they have left asking to go back, whether it was an intimate dinner for two or a party of 6. The food is unbelievable, and ever-changing to fit the requests of patrons. The atmosphere is unique and changes wherever you end up finding yourself. The only piece of advice i have for someone going on a weekend night, you best make reservations, because this place can be hopping and you don't want to be left waiting for hours. Recently, my husband and I used State Street Grill as our caterers for our wedding. I cannot begin to even express in words how helpful the staff was to us. Dana, their catering head, is unbelievable and truly a delight to work with (she also makes a killer Peanut Butter Cup Dessert that is on the restaurant menu, among her other creations!). We still get so many compliments about our choice in caterer from our guests when we catch up with them. If you are currently planning any large-scale events and are looking for a professional, gracious, and kind company/restaurant that will truly put you first, work with you extensively, and make you feel as if you are family; look no further than State Street Grill. This restaurant gets its 5/5 rating, truly because they go above and beyond for their patrons. You will not be disappointed! read more

In a sea of bar-n-grills this place sticks out like a sore thumb since it's kind of trendy. Although it's trendy, the drink prices don't reflect it. The outdoor patio is the place to be! read more

I was invited to the state street grill for brunch for a friends birthday. I ordered the Ham Eggs Benedict, and it was fantastic. It was a little dark in the restaurant for 10am, but we enjoyed the atmosphere. Would definitely like to return to try dinner! read more

The outdoor seating area is beautiful the music was awesome and the waitstaff very attentive. We came for Sunday brunch. I had the mango fruit cup and red velvet pancakes. The fruit cup had hardly any mango in it very cantaloupe heavy. The strawberry was quartered but the green top was still on, I had to remove the tops and shred the mint myself. The red velvet pancakes were a beautiful deep red and a great consistency. However they did not have a red velvet flavor and the coffee butter overwhelmed what little flavor there was. My friend said her jerk steak tacos were gross, they looked lackluster as well. My friends seaweed salad was nice though as well as her sweet potatoe fries. read more

Well we chose SS to celebrate our 1 year anniversary. Hadn't been to SS in a while. Really enjoyed our meal. Menu has changed a lot since my last visit. We had the cauliflower wings which were shockingly good. Sue had a petite filet and I had seafood tacos with sea bass as the fish. It was awesome. Good service an all around great meal. Hats off Tom!! read more

Great food always, love their bloody Mary's. Truly on tap. What could be better!?

Very disappointing! Will not go back there again! Ordered one of the specials and waiter came back and said they were out of the special, so ordered another special. They came with the original special order and then the waiter came with the second special order and placed it on our table. I told him that I got my original order and he boxed up the second order, thinking one of us would take it home, especially during a COVID-19 crisis since it was already on our table! He said "one of the workers will eat this!" Also, was going to charge me for the second special order. I told him that I don't think I will come back there again and his response was "OK!" We thought that a manager should have been called to address the situation, but that didn't happen! read more

Food is excellent and the martinis are great. While the wait staff knows what to recommend I found the service a little slow and forgetful (one younger waiter was obviously stoned and constantly forgot to bring our drinks, however that was a rare case as normally the staff are friendly and slow). Drinks are a little pricey but the food is priced great for the quality. read more

State Street Grill is pretty much the most modern and trendy place to eat in the area. The atmosphere is very cool. The inside of the restaurant is gorgeous as well as the outside. You can tell the owner put a lot of thought into making the place beautiful and modern. The food is AMAZING! The great thing about this place is you can get everything from a simple roasted turkey sandwich with sweet potato fries, to seared sea scallops over celery root puree with grilled peaches and almond beurre blanc. It is casual upscale dining at it's best. I should also mention they have the best cocktails and martinis in town, and the best wait staff. Their servers are wonderful and very attentive to your needs, and they seem to work as a team. I must also mention their catering is the best in town. They can do anything you desire when it comes to catering, and it is by far the best! I feel their prices are reasonable and very normal. They have the best outdoor seating/patio in town. Definitely worth a visit if you haven't been there or are visiting from out of town! read more

We loved State Street Grill! Such a small town where it's located, it's definitely the hippest, nicest one in town. Decor was current, trendy, new, clean. Nice bar. We didn't have a reservation and there were seven of us - they were super nice about it. Only had to wait about 20 minutes. Super friendly staff and waitress. Food was great. Great burgers, appys, we all had a little of everything. Drinks were fun and creative. This place should stay a goldmine in this little town if the staff stays friendly and the food stays delicious. It's the nicest joint on the street! read more

Whatever you do, do not get the Buffalo cauliflower Caesar salad.. no Buffalo on the cauliflower and dressing tasted sweet and sugary with a cinnamon flavor. Couldn't finish it read more

I've been to State Street Grill several times and have always enjoyed the atmosphere and mood of the place. We stopped in for Saturday brunch. Our waitress, Katelyn was super nice and very good at her job. She was busy but still able to take her time to chat while getting our order. She checked on us often and kept our table cleared. I would certainly request her as a server again or We all ordered different versions of the Eggs Benedict. I had the regular old version of EB with ham. I was under the impression that EB was made with Canadian Bacon. That's what makes it. No biggie, it was still quite good. Ham is close enough to the real thing. We all ordered Bloody Mary's. They were very good. The glass was a little small. They are typically served in a 12oz highball glass. Again, no biggie. It was quite enjoyable. I had a very lovely meal and our server definitely contributed to our pleasant experience. Usually food at State Street is over done in it's presentation and combination of foods. I have tried to avoid eating there because most of the dishes are kinda gross sounding. There's a salad dish that has way too many popular foods added. I ordered it and could not eat it. It was OVERKILL. Please tell your chef to stop w the overkill. You don't need to throw so many opposing flavors into one dish. Simple and yummy is the way to go. read more

From the service to the meal was excellent! Staff very friendly! Dishes were something you expect to see on Top Chef or those quaint little places in West Village or Chelsea minus the cost as the prices here are perfect for this cozy little place! The only negative and not really a negative is parking and coming from Manhattan, I'm used to it! read more

This place was jam packed when we went. They have a nice outside area; the inside looks awesome but it's super cramped. I had some mixed drink pink cocktail concoction that was oh-so delicious! The waitstaff was below average with speed but at the same time, the place was packed. Maybe they were short-staffed so I won't hold that against them. ANYWAYS, food. We had the buffalo wing appetizer. They were good; blue cheese was not chunky so I wasn't interested. Deviled eggs with a guac filling...A+ My boyfriend got the bacon wrapped meatloaf and was in love. It looked fabulous and I'm jealous I didn't get it. I got some chicken breast dinner with mushroom risotto. The mushroom risotto was delicious! The chicken breast was awful. It wasn't even dry..it was just huge, unseasoned and unimpressive. I didn't eat it. So it was a 50/50 visit...we will try it again as we are new to the area and hopeful. read more

Menu is hit or miss. New themed decor is weird. Their chips are great but portions have gotten smaller over the years

One of the classiest restaurants in Clarks Summit Pa. First, all of the entrees and appetizers are to die for, I would recommend the rock shrimp or calamari. Second, the staff is great even on a rough night when it is packed you still will receive high quality food without any worries! Con: * Loud (Sit outside for some peace and quiet) read more

Great atmosphere and even better food. If you are looking for a place that has either a quiet ambiance inside or a fun and lively time in the outside bar you won't find a better choice in the Abingtons. read more

Love the food. Love the atmosphere. Love the drinks. The restaurant was recently updated and it looks beautiful inside. It's very cozy. The outdoor area is also amazing there. Nothing like it in Clarks Summit. I highly recommend State Street. read more

The SSG has s dynamite Sunday brunch menu. If you like bloody Mary's you're in for a treat. $7 make your own Bloody Mary bar. You decide what vodka and they provide you with a pint glass with that vodka (I like Stoli's my wife likes Tito's)and some ice. Mosey up to the "bar" and select your mix, hot sauce if you'd like, crispy bacon strips, prosciutto, salami and other meats, multiple cheese chunks, pickled carrots, asparagus , etc. different types of olives and of course celery stalks. You can have s meal in a drink!!!! Wait. It gets better. The eggs Benedict are Awesome. The best I ever had- and I've had EB in many fancy restaurants in NYC, Philly and Boston. I've also had dinner at SSG- chef gets a little carried away with somethings/ like putting curry in six dishes, but there's enough selection to choose something you like. Go to the brunch it's worth the taste. Check out the dinner menu before you go to see what the chef is up to. Check out the brunch pics. read more

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My husband and I dined here and enjoyed the food very much. He had the ahi tuna bowl and I had fish tacos. Both were delicious. Our waitress was friendly and greeted us quickly, explained the specials and took our order quickly. The food arrived promptly. After dinner, however, our waitress was nowhere to be found. Finally we tracked her down to order coffee and dessert. Once we were finished, again she was MIA. finally, we asked the hostess for our check. This, unfortunately, cast a cloud over over what, until then, had been a very pleasurable dining experience. read more

Husband's 46th birthday dinner NOT at all what I had in mind! I called and made a reservation for one of their igloos on Thursday, party of 3, my husband, my daughter, and myself. The entire weekend was built around a 5:30 dinner Sunday on my husband's actual birthday in the igloo, LITERALLY our entire day! When we showed up and were brought out there were a group of 2 younger couple's already setup in cozy in the igloo we were assigned too. It was obvious they were not informed of the information of our arrival just as much as we we not known privy to theirs. Surprised when we entered the igloo with the hostess they told me they took all the plates, blankets, and napkins as they were not told to be expecting anyone else. My husband, stood outside the igloo uncomfortable not at all what he was expecting wanting to have a chat. These igloos are small and NOT to be shared with another group in which you do not know! Especially if it is a special occasion like a birthday celebration as ours was!! Needless to say I was devastated! I began to cry! Never did anyone tell us that this was shared experience! Apologies all around, hostess explained that they should have told us, CLEARLY the people in the igloo who took all the napkins, blankets, and plates, were not told to expect us either! So who told them?!?! We eneded up eating inside (there are no other restaurants open on a Sunday)In the back, next to the SERVICE KITCHEN WINDOW!!!! My husband's birthday day was brilliant, from the moment we woke up, we laughed, saw the new star wars in sweatpants, played Nintendo switch, then we all got dressed excitedly to go eat in an igloo!!! Such a disappointment! Truly the ONY redeeming factor of this meal was the service! She was great probably bc she felt so bad for us! So thank you! I appreciate all you did to try to make up for the night. Sometimes I do realize that the lack of communication between staff can be the difference between a five star review and a one star review however I for one will most likely never be going back. Try not to make money off the igloos and try just to keep them personal... read more

Sat outside for brunch. Great atmosphere. Perfectly poached egg. Mamosa flights are a big plus

Great food. Great atmosphere. This has to be one of my favorite restaurants. The food is fantastic and the menu changes about 2-3 times a year which keeps things interesting. read more

State Street Grill - Pumpkin creme brûlée. So good. - American Near Me - Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania

. Lively gathering spot with super service. Great beverages and tasty food from a new menu that covers every imaginable scenario In contemporary American cuisine. In the warmer months the outdoor area is also lively. The mussels are the best I've ever had in America. I be ordered them several times now so it's at the point that I crave them. Try eating at the bar itself in the bartenders are entertaining and funny sometimes. Parking is mostly on the street behind unless you get lucky and grab a spot out front. read more

State Street Grill - Make sure if you come with more than seven children you make sure they have electronics so they can enjoy their meal - American Near Me - Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania

Checked this place out for Valentine's Day brunch with my boys and was pleasantly surprised. To begin our special day, we started with the dough-knots, which were their take on cinnamon sugar covered mini donut bites. I have to say that we weren't impressed with them as they were dense and bread like rather than light and airy like a donut. For the main course, I ordered the day's special, filet mignon eggs benedict, and let me just say Oh My God. It was delicious! The filet was cooked to a perfect medium rare and the eggs were poached beautifully. My boys ordered the day's waffle special and a ham and cheese omelet, which they were very satisfied with. All in all, we really enjoyed our food and the service was on point. If you have the opportunity to stop in for a meal, I highly recommend it. read more