Gigi's Southern Table

Name: Gigi's Southern Table
Address: 2080 Cato Ave., State College, PA, United States, 16801
Telephone: (814) 861-3463
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

1877 Reviews

$30 and under

Regional American (Southern)

Gigi's Southern Table

4.4

$30 and under

Regional American (Southern)

State College

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 12, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 16 times today

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

Gigi's is as casual as it is chic; it’s a local farm-to-table experience capturing the sophisticated yet laid back ideals of southern hospitality. It’s a social gathering place for friends, whether you're aiming to impress out-of-town guests, linger over a romantic dinner or just want to enjoy a local craft beer in the lounge, come join us at our table.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Regional American (Southern), American, Regional American (South Carolina)
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm
Phone number
(814) 861-3463
Website
http://www.gigisdining.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
George Peterman
Catering
Our chef will work personally with you in order to meet your catering needs.
Private party facilities
Come experience our all-season outside patio perfect for all your events. We host bridal showers, baby showers, retirement parties, birthday parties, holiday parties, and business lunches! Anywhere from 20-200 guests!

Location
2080 Cato Ave., State College, PA 16801
Neighbourhood
State College
Cross Street
West College Avenue
Parking details
Extensive amount of parking available.
Public transit
Cata Bus stops are within walking distance to the restaurant.
Entertainment
We have entertainment on Wednesday evenings from 5-8:30 and on Friday nights from 8-10:30 pm. Entertainment sets up on the back porch when the weather cooperates.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Rebel Old Fashioned US$14.00
rebel bourbon, demerara syrup, orange bitters, angostura bitters, expressed orange, housemade luxardo cherry
Honey Nut Old Fashioned US$16.00
rebel bourbon soaked in roasted peanuts, honey syrup, angostura bitters, walnut bitters, expressed lemon
Old Rye Manhattan US$16.00
redemption high rye, dolin vermouth, angostura bitters, peychaud's bitters, housemade luxardo cherry
Bourbon Peach Palmer US$14.00
peach whiskey, iced tea, lemon juice, simple syrup, frozen peaches
Anejo Tequila Old Fashioned US$15.00
hornitos anejo tequila, cointreau, chocolate bitters, agave syrup, expressed orange
The Smoking Barrel US$24.00
woodford reserve bourbon, cherry bitters, angostura bitters, demerara syrup, maplewood smoke
Sparkling CosmoUS$16.00
ketel one vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, lime juice, simple syrup, topped with sparkling wine
The Forbidden Fruit US$14.00
Absolut Pear, Elderflower Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Spiced Syrup, Topped With Ginger Beer
Honey Bees KneesUS$14.00
Tanqueray Gin, Tait Farm Lemon Shrub, Honey Syrup, Prosecco
Blueberry Lavander Collins US$13.00
Titos Lemon, Lavander Syrup, Elderflower, Blueberries, Soda
Spicy Margarita US$14.00
Jalapeno Infused Silver Tequila, Triple Sec, Agave Syrup, Lime Juice, Old Bay Rim
Southern SnobUS$11.00
Smirnoff Orange and Vanilla Vodka, Muddled Orange, Ginger Ale
Swamp NectarUS$15.00
Tito's, Melon Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Pineapple Juice, Triple Sec, Gigi's Strawberry Alligator Ice
Voodoo SourUS$16.00
Butterfly Pea Flower Infused Tanqueray Gin, Lemon Juice, Ginger Syrup, Egg White, Butterfly Pea Ice Skull
Coffee BeanUS$16.00
Grey Goose Vodka, Black Coffee, Kahlua, Maple Syrup
Hugo Spritz US$14.00
sparkling wine, elderflower liqueur, mint syrup, lemon juice
Tennessee Cherry Coke US$14.00
jack daniels, coca cola, housemade luxardo cherry juice, maraschino cherry
South Florida Key Lime MartiniUS$14.00
vanilla vodka, coconut cream, lime juice, pineapple juice, licor 43

Mules

Kentucky MuleUS$14.00
Bourbon, Lime Juice, Mint Syrup, Ginger Beer
Moscow MuleUS$12.00
Vodka, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Ginger Beer
Mexican MuleUS$14.00
Tequila, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup, Ginger Beer
Caribbean MuleUS$12.00
Rum, Lime Juice, Spiced Syrup, Ginger Beer
Southern SnobUS$12.00
Orange Vodka, Muddled Orange, Ginger Ale

On Tap

New Trail Broken Heels IPA
Troegs Perpetual IPA
Floating Feathers Crocodile Tears
Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing IPA
Yuengling
Stella Artois
Miller Light
Guinness
Allagash White
Sam Adams Octoberfest
Leinenkugel Summer Shandy
Floating Feathers Old Fashioned Cider
Deschutes Fresh Squeeze IPA

By the Bottle

Coors Light
Heineken 0.0
Heineken
Corona
Michelob Ultra

Happy Hour

Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 5:00PM

23oz Yuengling DraftsUS$4.00
All Mule CocktailsUS$8.00

The Wine Wall by the Bottle

Dessert Cocktails

ChocolateUS$13.00
chocolate vodka, half & half, chocolate syrup, creme de cacao
Brandy AlexanderUS$16.00
courvoisier vs, ice cream, creme de cacao
Chocolate Covered StrawberryUS$13.00
vanilla vodka, creme de cacao, strawberry syrup, chocolate syrup, half & half
Orange CreamsicleUS$13.00
vanilla vodka, ice cream, otto's orange soda
GrasshopperUS$13.00
half & half, creme de menthe, creme de cacao

House Mocktails

Lavender Lemon SpritzUS$6.00
lavender simple syrup, lemon juice, soda water
Spiced PeachUS$6.00
peach puree, spiced simple syrup, lemon juice, orange juice
Virgin Mojito
mint syrup, muddled mint, lime juice, soda water

What 1,877 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Central Pennsylvania
Best Overall
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Best Food
Central Pennsylvania
Best Service
Central Pennsylvania
Best Ambience
Central Pennsylvania
Best Value
Central Pennsylvania
Neighbourhood gem
Central Pennsylvania
Great for fine wines
Central Pennsylvania
Good for special occasions
Central Pennsylvania
Lively
Central Pennsylvania
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Gigi's Southern Table offers a delightful escape in State College with its "excellent service" and inviting atmosphere. Guests rave about the "delicious food" and unique menu, which brings a touch of Southern charm. Highlights include standout cocktails, memorable desserts, and a cozy patio perfect for dining al fresco.

1,877 Reviews

C
Cindy
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Shrimp and grits meal was delicious and the service was excellent.
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Lynn
Philadelphia
105 reviews
vip
5.0
105 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal and facility. Love the small area in which we were seated. Everything we had was delicious! Deviled eggs, gumbo, crab cakes, fried green tomatoes, cherry-chocolate martini, even the chips. We make a 1-time per year trip to State College and always choose to dine at Gigi’s.
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Kathy
New York City
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food and service is always top notch! Highly recommend! Cocktails are tasty but a little over priced…
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Lynn
Philadelphia
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All of the 5 people at the table were completely satisfied. This never happens! Thanks for a great experience.
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Jo Deen
New York City
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gigi’s is a popular restaurant and deservedly so. The restaurant decor is fun, the service is excellent, & the food is very good. From biscuits to crab cakes to blackened steak, the South rose.
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Karen
Philadelphia
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The baked Brie was cold and the bread served with it was cold in the middle. We both ordered soup and it was almost refrigerator cold. They melted the cheese on the French onion but everything underneath it was extremely cold, the 3 croutons were not enough for this type of soup. The gumbo was also just as cold. We ordered the crab cake dinner, they were just barely warm which was a shame because the crab cakes were delicious as well as the Louie sauce. The green beans were hot and delicious. The rice was cold dry and flavorless. I make red rice all the time and this was not red rice. It might have been some form of dirty rice but it was not good. The server was gracious and did get warm soup for us. The meal was truly a major disappointment. I don’t like to leave bad reviews for any establishment but this was really one of the worst places we have been in a long time. I hope they accept this criticism as constructive and fix their delivery. For the $100 bill we were VERY disappointed.
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Donna
Philadelphia
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We ordered a blood orange old fashioned for $14. There was one huge ice cube in the small glass and it only took five sips to finish. When we told the waitress, she agreed that it was a rip off. We tried to order mashed potatoes as a side, and we were told they were out? The salmon had rice and no vegetables for $34. I do have to say that our steak and salmon were cooked well and were delicious. The drinks are over priced, service is fair, and the meals should be better balanced for the money.
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Kathleen
Pittsburgh
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We were there on a Sunday. Reservation at 2 pm. Half the menu was not available. Food that we did eat was cold. Appetizers were very good. Not sure we would return. There for my daughters birthday and was asked why we were there on line when making reservation and nothing was ever said or addressed.
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LuciR
Philadelphia
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent and food never disappoints! Def get the rolls and deviled eggs!
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Anthony
New York City
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Been here a few times over the past few years that my son has been at Penn State. It has always been a stellar meal so we were excited to go back this year (2024). However, the food was definitely not the same. It was very bland across-the-board. As Chef Ramsey would say, “A little bit of seasoning goes a long way, yes?”. Very disappointed. Could’ve just been an off night, but Saturday nights you should definitely have your best chef on duty. I don’t know, maybe he went to the football game on campus that day and couldn’t answer the call. Not sure if I’ll ever go back.
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FAQs

Gigi's Southern Table offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (814) 861-3463.

Gigi's Southern Table is rated 4.4 stars by 1877 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Gigi's Southern Table

4.4

$30 and under

Regional American (Southern)

State College

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 12, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2080 Cato Ave., State College, PA 16801

Additional information

Cross Street
West College Avenue
Neighbourhood
State College
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Regional American (Southern), American, Regional American (South Carolina)
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Extensive amount of parking available.
Public transit
Cata Bus stops are within walking distance to the restaurant.
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
George Peterman
Entertainment
We have entertainment on Wednesday evenings from 5-8:30 and on Friday nights from 8-10:30 pm. Entertainment sets up on the back porch when the weather cooperates.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.gigisdining.com/
Phone number
(814) 861-3463
Catering
Our chef will work personally with you in order to meet your catering needs.
Private party facilities
Come experience our all-season outside patio perfect for all your events. We host bridal showers, baby showers, retirement parties, birthday parties, holiday parties, and business lunches! Anywhere from 20-200 guests!

Gigi's Southern Table

Gigi's Southern Table

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Chicken Salad

Fried Green Tomato BLT

Caesar Salad

Reds

Peltier Estate Grown CabernetUS$12.00

Grayson MerlotUS$11.00

Altos Del Plata MalbecUS$12.00

DeloachUS$12.00

Juggernaut Cabernet SauvignonUS$18.00

Replica Red Blend US$12.00

Sparkling

Cielo ProseccoUS$10.00

Tattoo Girl RoseUS$12.00

Whites

Rata Estate Sauvignon BlancUS$12.00

Nik Weis Urban Riesling US$11.00

Juggernaut Chardonnay US$16.00

I Castelli Pino GrigioUS$12.00

Satellite Sauvignon BlancUS$16.00

Bogle Chardonnay US$12.00

Craft Cocktails

Rebel Old Fashioned US$14.00

Honey Nut Old Fashioned US$16.00

Old Rye Manhattan US$16.00

Bourbon Peach Palmer US$14.00

Anejo Tequila Old Fashioned US$15.00

The Smoking Barrel US$24.00

Sparkling CosmoUS$16.00

The Forbidden Fruit US$14.00

Honey Bees KneesUS$14.00

Blueberry Lavander Collins US$13.00

Spicy Margarita US$14.00

Southern SnobUS$11.00

Swamp NectarUS$15.00

Voodoo SourUS$16.00

Coffee BeanUS$16.00

Hugo Spritz US$14.00

Tennessee Cherry Coke US$14.00

South Florida Key Lime MartiniUS$14.00

Mules

Kentucky MuleUS$14.00

Moscow MuleUS$12.00

Mexican MuleUS$14.00

Caribbean MuleUS$12.00

Southern SnobUS$12.00

On Tap

New Trail Broken Heels IPA

Troegs Perpetual IPA

Floating Feathers Crocodile Tears

Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing IPA

Yuengling

Stella Artois

Miller Light

Guinness

Allagash White

Sam Adams Octoberfest

Leinenkugel Summer Shandy

Floating Feathers Old Fashioned Cider

Deschutes Fresh Squeeze IPA

By the Bottle

Coors Light

Heineken 0.0

Heineken

Corona

Michelob Ultra

Happy Hour

23oz Yuengling DraftsUS$4.00

All Mule CocktailsUS$8.00

The Wine Wall by the Bottle

Dessert Cocktails

ChocolateUS$13.00

Brandy AlexanderUS$16.00

Chocolate Covered StrawberryUS$13.00

Orange CreamsicleUS$13.00

GrasshopperUS$13.00