Allen Street Grill

Great experience at this fine dining location overlooking the main campus of Penn State in downtown state college. We visited on a Wednesday where they were showcasing a special menu of whiskey and burger. I decided to go for it. The whisky is a curated choice of 3 different brands with a helpful menu explaining each flavor. The burger was a generous size with a thick patty, sausage and sauerkraut, served with fries. For starters, we tried their unique dish mushroom hummus. I come from middle East where hummus is a staple dish but I must admit I was impressed with what the chef managed to do. Full of flavor. Our server was very helpful regularly checking on us to ensure everything was going according to plan. Prices are what you would expect for a premium dining experience. Highly recommended.

We decided to have a graduation celebration here at the Allen Street Grill. Had an absolutely fabulous time! The service was fantastic, always at hand and attentive. The limited menu was still broad enough to have a very rich selection. I only posted pics of a beautiful Ahi tuna appetizer and a Sashito pepper and prosciutto dish (the lighting is off because of me). The rest of the dinner, drinks and service were just as good. Highly recommend it!

I came here with my girlfriend on a Saturday night around 7:30 with a reservation through open table. And we were seated right away on the high tables near the bar which have a nice window where you can look out. The staff was very nice and the food was great. Definitely planning on coming back. Ribeye (9/10): I saw this on the menu for $51 and thought it was overpriced. But I had to get it. And I was not disappointed. One of the best steaks I’ve had in a long time. I was definitely a fan of the glaze/sauce. Such an amazing combo. Steak was cooked perfectly. And the potatoes were amazing. The green scallions also added a unique flavor profile. Worth it. Bucatini (8/10): great pasta. Really liked the cheese. Simple dish. Overall, definitely the best restaurant in state college (that I’ve been to) and I’m definitely planning to come back.