The Tavern

This restaurant was AMAZING! The food, the service, everything. I wish I lived closer so I could go more often. It is a little pricey but it's definitely worth it!

Mediocre at best. All staff is clearly seasonal, no career staff, hence some reviewers have great experience and others poor. I surmise that the kitchen staff are also not career chef/cooks. The menu is fine, but everything is executed in a below average fashion. Flavors not rich, complexity of the seasoning is just not there. Funny thing we ordered a Margherita and were asked by our server if we wanted gin or vodka....we opted for tequila. Just goes to show you the experience level is very low. Not bad, just clueless in many respects.

Tried The Tavern for the first time for my husbands birthday. When I made the reservation I asked for a quiet table / a table in the back (also put in the reservation first timers and celebrating a birthday). Unfortunately we got sat next to a party of 10, in a very small room. It got pretty loud, to the point where we could barely hear each other, so we decided to take our entrees to go. When we were walking out we saw several empty tables in quieter areas. The Crab dip appetizer was delicious, and the Shrimp & Grits are the best we’ve had in State College. Not sure if we will come back, just because our first experience wasn’t that great.

The best restaurant in State College.

Classic icon of State College. Ambiance is elegant, service was great, food selection and quality was off from our last visit.

The food is always delicious, the service amazing, and the atmosphere top notch. One of our favorites places!

They have very few vegan/vegeterian options. It would have been better to have more options. Food was good and excellent service! Vegetarian options: Very few options