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Alter House, Clarks Summit, PA

Alter House

4.9
4.9
818 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
8:00 p.m.
Booked 15 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
Alter House Restaurant and Bar is a family owned Farm-to-Table Restaurant and Event Venue dedicated to seasonal, sustainable cuisine. It is our culinary mission to source the finest ingredients from regional farmers, artisan purveyors and local farms whenever possible. Here at Alter House Restaurant and Bar, sustainability is the forefront of our identity. The seasons will define our menu. Our goal at Alter House is to be the restaurant of choice in Northeast Pennsylvania. Our aim is to provide our guests with unique culinary offerings paired with incredible service, in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. We hold ourselves to the highest possible standard of excellence for food and service, dedicating ourselves to these core values and principles. By doing so, we focus on what we do best – Altering your dining experience.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (570) 319-6665
  • Website
    http://summitalterhouse.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Whether it’s catering out a private event, a special dinner for two or a small gala, our team will make sure it’s memorable. Our main space is a perfect setting for private dining events that range from 12 to 70 people. Depending on the size of the event, the restaurant space can be divided to accommodate large party dinners. Private dining menus are customized by our talented Culinary Team from seasonally-inspired offerings. Our Outdoor Tented Patio and the Private Dining Room located adjacent to the Alter House Restaurant is ideal for daytime business meetings, bereavements, corporate dinners, social celebrations and cocktail receptions. They both accommodates 12 to 40 people comfortably. Make Alter House your event venue of choice today. For booking or more information contact: alterevents@summitalterhouse.com or by telephone at (570)319.6665
  • Private party facilities
    Whether it’s a special dinner for two or a small gala, our team will make sure it’s memorable. Contact us today for more information!
  • Location
    926 Lackawanna Trl, Clarks Summit, PA 18411
  • Neighbourhood
    Clarks Summit
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Menu

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SEASONAL SMALL PLATES

  • HOUSE FLATBREADUS$12.00

    Chef's Seasonal Selection Gluten Free Cauliflower Crust +4| Vegan Mozzarella +1

    • MenuUS$12.00

  • VEGETARIAN FLATBREADUS$13.00

    Cauliflower Crust, Gruyere, Local Roasted Harvest, Confit Garlic, Local Greens Vegan Mozzarella +1

    • MenuUS$13.00

  • BIANCO FLATBREADUS$11.00

    BIANCO FLATBREAD11 Confit Garlic & Onion, Rosemary, Brie & Romano GLUTEN FREE CAULIFLOWER CRUST +3 VEGAN MOZZARELLA +1

    • MenuUS$11.00

  • CHARCUTERIE BOARDUS$18.00

    Cured Meats, Artisan Cheeses, Seasonal Mustard, Seasonal Compote, Assorted Nuts, Local Honey, Crostini (gluten-free crackers available upon request)

    • MenuUS$18.00

  • PAN SEARED DAY BOAT SCALLOPSUS$19.00

    Pan Seared, Herb Polenta, House-made Blueberry Ginger Compote

    • MenuUS$19.00

  • CRAB & BRIE FRIESUS$12.00

    House-Cut Fries, Jumbo Lump Crab, Brie Cream, Dill

    • MenuUS$12.00

  • "HUMMUS" FRIESUS$10.00

    Roasted Pepper & Candied Onion, House-made Orange Chipotle Aioli

    • MenuUS$10.00

  • CLAMS & HERBSUS$18.00

    Littleneck Clams, Sweet Italian Sausage, Lemon Herb Broth, Romano Cheese, Grilled Baguette

    • MenuUS$18.00

  • HUMMUS BOARDUS$13.00

    House-made Hummus, Fresh Carrots, Peppers & Cauliflower, Naan

    • MenuUS$13.00

  • CHEF'S TACOSUS$18.00

    Chef's Seasonal Selection

    • MenuUS$18.00

  • HOUSE BRUSCHETTAUS$16.00

    Garlic Herb Bread, Purple Pepper Farm's Heirloom Tomato, Onion, Garlic, Herbs, Burrata, Balsamic Vinegar

    • MenuUS$16.00

FROM THE FIELD

  • HOUSE SEASONAL CAESARUS$11.00

    Rowlands Greens,EVOO, Anchovy Crumble, House Garlic Dressing-chicken+6/shrimp+8/salmon+13

    • MenuUS$11.00

  • SALT ROASTED BEETSUS$10.00

    Salt Roasted Red & Golden Beets, Honey Whipped Ricotta, Brown Butter Crumble, Honey Vinaigrette

    • MenuUS$10.00

  • SUMMER HARVESTUS$11.00

    Endless Roots Arugula & Chicory, Local Summer Berries, Ricotta Salata, House White Balsamic Vinaigrette

    • MenuUS$11.00

  • LOCAL HOUSE SALADUS$8.00

    Mixed Endless Roots Greens, Shaved Spring Harvest, House-Made White Balsamic Vinaigrette

    • MenuUS$8.00

SEASONAL ENTREES

  • "CHICKEN PARMESAN"US$28.00

    Chargrilled Free Range Chicken Breast, Crispy Local Eggplant, Hydroponic Tomato, Local Greens, Fresh Mozzarella

    • MenuUS$28.00

  • CHAR GRILLED PRIME PORK CHOPUS$32.00

    House Panzanella, Brioche Crouton, Local Greens, Golden Beet, preserved Cherries, Bull's Blood Puree

    • MenuUS$32.00

  • CHARGRILLED FILET MIGNONUS$39.00

    8oz Hand-cut USDA Prime Filet, Local Roasted Seasonal Harvest, Yukon Smashers, Demi-Glace, House Black Garlic Butter

    • MenuUS$39.00

  • LOBSTER FETTUCINIUS$28.00

    House-made Pasta, Dill, Garlic, Shallot, Lemon Beurre Blanc

    • MenuUS$28.00

  • PAN SEARED SEA BASSUS$36.00

    Basmati Rice Black Eyed Pea Blend, House Summer Fruit Relish

    • MenuUS$36.00

  • SEASONAL HARVEST BOWLUS$21.00

    Lemon-Shallot Basmati, Seasonal Fruit, Bok Choy, Smoked Almonds,Local Roasted Heirloom Carrots & Cauliflower, Seasoned Avocado, House-made Sweet Soy...add grilled portabella +4 | add chicken +6 | add shrimp +8 | add salmon +13

    • MenuUS$21.00

  • SUMMIT SMASH PATTYUS$18.00

    Twin Grass Fed Beef Patties, Cooper, House Secret Sauce, Chef's Pickles, Toasted Brioche, Pommes Frites BOARDWALK+2 *TRUFFLE+5

    • MenuUS$18.00

  • 926 BURGERUS$17.00

    Char Grilled Grass Fed Beef, Smoked Cheddar, Candied Jalapenos, Grilled Slab Bacon, Fire Roasted Jalapeno Aioli-BOARDWALK+2 *TRUFFLE+5

    • MenuUS$17.00

  • BUNLESS BLACK BEAN VEGGIE BURGERUS$18.00

    Char Grilled, House-made Guacamole, Local Greens, Vegan Mozzarella, Pommes Frites BOARDWALK+2 *TRUFFLE+5

    • MenuUS$18.00

  • PASTA FEATUREUS$22.00

    Chef's Seasonal Selection

    • MenuUS$22.00

SEASONAL KIDS MENU

  • MAC & CHEESEUS$8.00

    Penne Pasta with House-Made Creamy Cheese Sauce

    • MenuUS$8.00

  • CHICKEN TENDER MEALUS$12.00

    Breaded Chicken Tenders, Pommes Frites

    • MenuUS$12.00

  • PRIME BEEF SLIDERS MEALUS$12.00

    Two Prime Beef Sliders, Cheese, House Pickle, Pommes Frites

    • MenuUS$12.00

  • CHEESE FLATBREADUS$8.00

    House Red Sauce, Pizza Cheese Blend (Gluten-Free Cauliflower Crust +2)

    • MenuUS$8.00

Last updated: August 27, 2024

What 818 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Best Overall

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Best Food

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Best Service

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Best Ambience

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Best Value

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Great for brunch

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Innovative

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Healthy

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Hot spot

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Great for fine wines

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Lively

  • Scranton / Poconos

    American

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Most Booked

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Best Overall

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Best Food

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Best Service

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Best Ambience

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Best Value

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Great for brunch

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Innovative

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Healthy

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Hot spot

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Great for fine wines

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Lively

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    American

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alter House is a true culinary gem, offering "amazing food and drinks" with a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients. The restaurant's farm-to-table approach ensures "delicious and well-presented" dishes. Guests rave about the attentive staff, making special occasions memorable. Despite occasional noise, its "phenomenal service" and inviting atmosphere keep diners returning.

818 Reviews

  1. Kelly

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the Alter House! We started coming here a couple years ago, and it is now a highlight of our ski trips up to Elk. The food is delicious, and last night they had live music which was great. It was a wonderful dinner and we will be back the next time we are in Clarks Summit.

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  2. Willam

    VIP

    Poconos

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappointed. Food, service, cocktails and ambience always first clasd.

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  3. Peter

    Columbus

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice place with friendly staff. Food is good, but perhaps not exciting. On my visits, the restaurant has been very busy, leading to slow service. The main minus is the noise level. It is so loud that everyone needs to raise their voices, leading to even more noise -exhausting! They should really benefit from investing in some partitions and use textiles to lower the overall noise level.

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  4. elizabeth

    VIP

    New York City

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great family dinner! The Mrs. Claus-mopolitan was delicious. Hummus fries and French onion soup were great starters to our dinner.
    Alter HouseResponded 3 days ago
    Elizabeth, Thank you for your kind words. Don't be a stranger, see you soon!

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  5. david

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super! Excellent and creative holiday cocktails. My fish entree was superb.
    Alter HouseResponded 3 days ago
    David, Thank you. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your cocktails and fish entree. Cheers!

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  6. nanci

    VIP

    Poconos

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful experience. Food atmosphere, ambience and service are always spectacular. Highly recommend for a fun girls night out or romantic date night . Drinks are always fun, different and delicious! 
    Alter HouseResponded 3 days ago
    Nanci, The energy is always high here at AH. We love looking around the dining room seeing everyone having a good time over good food and drinks. Cheers to you!!!

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  7. michelle

    Poconos

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, drinks & staff (as always)! Thank you! 😊
    Alter HouseResponded 3 days ago
    Michelle, Thank you, thank you, thank you! We are so lucky to have the guests we do.

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  8. Tim

    Poconos

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great experience. Good food, good drinks, good service.
    Alter HouseResponded 3 days ago
    Tim, Thank you, see you in the near future!

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  9. Bob

    Poconos

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, food and atmosphere. Will definitely come back!
    Alter HouseResponded 3 days ago
    Bob, Thank you for the kind words! Come back and do it all again.

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  10. Denise

    Poconos

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappointed with the food. atmosphere or service. Best local restaurant, in my opinion.
    Alter HouseResponded 3 days ago
    Denise, We are never disappointed with our guests. Everyone seems to win. Cheers to you, Thank you!

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FAQs

Alter House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (570) 319-6665.

Alter House is rated 4.9 stars by 818 OpenTable diners.

Alter House does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 p.m.
Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Alter House

926 Lackawanna Trl, Clarks Summit, PA 18411

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Clarks Summit
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://summitalterhouse.com/
  • Phone number
    (570) 319-6665
  • Catering
    Whether it’s catering out a private event, a special dinner for two or a small gala, our team will make sure it’s memorable. Our main space is a perfect setting for private dining events that range from 12 to 70 people. Depending on the size of the event, the restaurant space can be divided to accommodate large party dinners. Private dining menus are customized by our talented Culinary Team from seasonally-inspired offerings. Our Outdoor Tented Patio and the Private Dining Room located adjacent to the Alter House Restaurant is ideal for daytime business meetings, bereavements, corporate dinners, social celebrations and cocktail receptions. They both accommodates 12 to 40 people comfortably. Make Alter House your event venue of choice today. For booking or more information contact: alterevents@summitalterhouse.com or by telephone at (570)319.6665
  • Private party facilities
    Whether it’s a special dinner for two or a small gala, our team will make sure it’s memorable. Contact us today for more information!
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