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Allen Street Grill, State College, PA

Allen Street Grill

4.8 (953)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
100 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801-3838

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2 people
9:30 PM
animated flamesBooked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Located in the heart of downtown State College, our newly restored space offers an honest, no-fuss menu featuring modern American cooking. The bar program features classics-inspired craft cocktails and a thoughtfully curated biodynamic wine list including plentiful wines by the glass.

Located on the second floor of Hotel State College, an iconic corner of hospitality in the community, the Grill has offered the community and alumni one of the grandest views of town and Penn State through floor-to-ceiling windows for more than 40 years. Thoughtfully restored and reimagined by new owners, Chef Karen Nicolas and the team set out to re-establish the Allen Street Grill as the epicenter of the downtown dining scene with a focus on local, quality ingredients and great hospitality.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (814) 231-4745
  • Website
    https://allenstreetgrill.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Karen Nicolas
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining spaces and menu options can accommodate groups of various sizes, budgets and occasions. We would love to help you plan the perfect event in our historic space!
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (814) 231-4745
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    100 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801-3838
  • Neighborhood
    State College
  • Parking details
    Two parking garages are located within a block of the restaurant, one on Pugh Street and the other on Frasier Street.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

Private dining

Menu

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What 953 people are saying

Allen Street Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Contemporary American

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Overall

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Food

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Service

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Ambiance

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Value

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Good for groups

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Healthy

  • 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
Allen Street Grill is a "delightful gem" in a historic hotel, offering "fantastic locally sourced" dishes and "amazing cocktails." The atmosphere is "5 star" with "exceptional service," notably from servers like Rachel and Chad. Diners rave about the "creative" menu, with highlights including the "salted butterscotch mousse" and "grilled octopus."
953 Reviews

  1. William

    Philadelphia County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great meal with great service. A very enjoyable outing!

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  2. Deb

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every time I go to Allen Street Grill I am reminded why it’s my very favorite place to go for a fabulous dining experience. The food is always outstanding, the atmosphere is comfortable yet lively, the service is impeccable, and the staff are truly exceptional people.

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  3. Andy VIP

    Philadelphia County11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fantastic evening at ASG. The staff, the food, the drink and the environment all come together to make for a very special night out with friends! Thank you and see you again soon! Andy.

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  4. Meredith VIP

    New York City27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my second visit to Allen Street Grill, and it was as good as the first. The staff were consistently friendly and professional, the space is nicely designed, and the food is excellent. This is quickly becoming one of my favorite restaurants in the country.

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  5. Theresa VIP

    Philadelphia County31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Try the Miso Caesar Salad. It is so flavorful with a variety of greens and a touch of other deliciousness. That and another app could be a good meal. The Chilean sea bass is simply the best. I hope the menu doesn’t change anytime soon as there are so many other yummy apps and entrees I still would like to try! As always Chad our wait staff and Becky our host made our everyday meal special. ASG just does it so well…. Thank you!!

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  6. Dr Donald L

    Philadelphia County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Restaurant.great food great lobby bar, GREAT server Alex

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  7. Linda

    Philadelphia County17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Pricey but excellent food and service! Quite noisy though and it wasn’t crowded.

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  8. Steve VIP

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a special experience when we come into town. The service is equal to the amazing dining experience --- cannot say enough about the wait staff and the kitchen, not to mention the management.

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  9. Rita

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal and service, beautifully presented!!!

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  10. Shelley

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great dining experience. Food was very good. Rachel, our server was exceptional. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

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FAQs

Allen Street Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (814) 231-4745.

Allen Street Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 953 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
9:30 PM
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100 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801-3838

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    State College
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Two parking garages are located within a block of the restaurant, one on Pugh Street and the other on Frasier Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Karen Nicolas
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    https://allenstreetgrill.com/
  • Phone number
    (814) 231-4745
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining spaces and menu options can accommodate groups of various sizes, budgets and occasions. We would love to help you plan the perfect event in our historic space!
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (814) 231-4745
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