The Tavern Restaurant

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   Charles

   VIP

   Phoenix

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Great experience — from the warmth and slight aroma of real fires, the craft cocktails to the homemade dishes! Was in town for the holidays and took my parents (who live about 45 mins away) out to dinner as a thank you for hosting the holidays. None of us had been to The Tavern and we all enjoyed the experience. Among the 4 of us we had the Osso Bucco, scallops, 8 oz filet and the prime rib and we all enjoyed!
   

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   andrew

   New York City

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on December 20, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Tavern is my favorite restaurant in State College. Out server Celest was outstanding and charming. Make this your go to place, it’s excellent!!
   

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   Jill

   VIP

   New York City

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 8, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Lovely atmosphere , nicely decorated for holidays and also appreciate the Penn State history on the walls . Menu offers nice choices, but food quality rather inconsistent, especially given the $20-30 + price for entree . We do enjoy having drinks in the Adam’s Apple bar and out on the upstairs porch ( in warmer weather) - offers a nice view of College Ave . Go for the ambience, but food still lacking ….
   

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   Rian

   Philadelphia

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 7, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had our friend’s Christmas dinner gathering. Elias was our server and he was great. Nice, patient and helpful with decisions. He accommodated my request for whipped ricotta with the Charcuterie. All of our meals were delicious. I had the Pork Osso Buco and it was amazing. Some of the meals were very small portions, especially for the cost. The Nittany Lion Tail cocktail was a perfectly balanced drink.
   

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   MICHAEL

   Pittsburgh

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 4, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Tavern met our expectations for a special occasion. The ambiance was great and the food was excellent. Wait service was impeccable adding to the overall experience. Do not hesitate to try this establishment you will not be doing.
   

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   James

   VIP

   New York City

   15 reviews

   4.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on December 2, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Not what I expected. Service was efficient and friendly, my Manhattan cocktail was excellent, then started with the ceasar salad that was dumped on a plate and tasted like it came from an airport. Pasta with clams was ok but would not order it again, no passion in the preparation or presentation. This place has all the potential to be great, but missing the magic. A mediocre experience at best.
   

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   Theresa

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   23 reviews

   5.0

   23 reviews

   Dined on November 23, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Super food salad is literally a delicious and healthy dish. Add the salmon and it’s even better! Lunch time may be our new favorite time to visit The Tavern. Wait staff is more relaxed and personable and you can relax and take in all the uniqueness of this landmark establishment.
   

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   Dominick

   New York City

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on November 19, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food, service and atmosphere, as always. This is our favorite restaurant in State College.
   

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   DonC

   Philadelphia

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on November 18, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First visit post remodel. Food and service as always was fantastic; we lived the refreshed look which also maintains the historical charm of the Tavern. Especially loved the remake of the Adam’s Apple bar! Can’t wait to go back.
   

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    Janina

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5

    Celebrating an early Thanksgiving at this Penn state icon! Excellent steak salad, crab appetizer, and bolognese pasta! The only downside was the carrot cake… dry dry dry.
    

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