The Tavern Restaurant

4.6

101 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Mar 4, 2025

7:30 PM

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

The Tavern Restaurant has proudly served downtown State College, Pennsylvania since 1948.
A newly renovated historic institution, The Tavern specializes in contemporary classic American cuisine in the ambiance of a colonial tavern. Join us for elevated comfort food, timeless cocktails and first class service.

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Location
220 E College Ave, State College, PA 16801
Phone number
(814) 238-6116
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

What 101 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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
Neighborhood gem
Central Pennsylvania
Good for special occasions
Central Pennsylvania
Lively
Central Pennsylvania
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Tavern Restaurant offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "delicious food" and a "cozy, beautiful atmosphere." Patrons appreciate the "outstanding service" and "knowledgeable staff," although some note inconsistencies in food quality and service. Highlights include the prime rib, veal osso buco, and shrimp and grits. Ideal for special occasions.

101 Reviews

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Kim
Poconos
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit at The Tavern Restaurant and we loved it. We loved the unique design of the different rooms and the ambiance was excellent. Food was delicious and uniquely displayed. A wonderful experience overall.
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Anne
Philadelphia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely, memorable evening with my daughter after a long chilly day touring PSU. Service was warm and attentive but never hovering, food (salmon, ravioli and chocolate torte) was delicious and artfully presented. We appreciated the special attention given to ensuring allergies were noted. Loved the cozy ambience. Can’t wait to return for other special occasions in years ahead.
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MaryAnn
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and the service was great.
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Judith
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was good. Food and drinks were good and it was very cozy. Great waitress
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Marina
Washington DC
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I had a fabulous meal here last night. He had prime rib and I had the veal osso buco. Both were amazing! Our waiter Logan was extremely attentive and knowledgeable as well. We will definitely be back on our next visit!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was cold or just not good and wayyyy over priced.
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Cathy
Philadelphia
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Server was great. But I noted this was a birthday and there was no recognition of this. Host/Desk staff were openly discussing how much a patron spent the last time they were in to dine.Disappointing to make this res weeks in advance and no one acknowledged birthday. When I called to change number of people in party, I also mentioned that it was a birthday. I expect more.
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Ryan
VIP
Baltimore
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience!! Beautiful, cozy and delicious food
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Scott
VIP
New York City
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Ordered the bolognese, served with elbow macaroni. The worse bolognese I've ever ordered. They should remove it from the menu
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Bhavna
Philadelphia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The manager is very good and hospitable! We enjoyed the atmosphere and food
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The Tavern Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 101 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Mar 4, 2025

7:30 PM

220 E College Ave, State College, PA 16801

Additional information

Phone number
(814) 238-6116
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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