The Tavern

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Address: 220 E College Ave, State College, PA 16801, USA

Phone: (814) 238-6116

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State: Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 16801

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Reviews

We arrived at The Tavern for lunch on Saturday and we were seated right away.  Then things went down hill fast!  Our server Luke looks like he just rolled out of bed.  Our drinks from the bar took over 15 minutes.  Lemon drop martini was served with no garnish, the beer on tap were not available as keg kicked at opening. We had to ask for a different beer rather than suggested a comparable beer.  Food was ordered immediately after receiving our drinks at the same time as the table next to us.  Our food took about 30-45 minutes.  When the food finally showed up we received 3 out of 4 of our entree sandwiches.  3 well done burgers came to the table but a could cut turkey sandwich was not ready.  We ordered dessert and but they were out.  Service was mediocre at best and seemed as though they were not prepared for a game day weekend.

 9 years ago (21-10-2017)

Amazingly bad brunch. If it weren’t for the decent omelette, I would have gone hungry.

-The place was messy
-Prime rib / roast beast was tasteless, bland and low quality
-they somehow managed to make the horseradish sweet which made the beef even worse than initial preparation
- many items were just cheap knockoff products that they appeared to just buy frozen and quick cook
-Crabcakes were anything but
- salads were acceptable but not worth the premium
-sliced meats were low grade
- ice cream was d and had large crystals of ice as if it were thawed and re-frozen
-apple pie was average
- Weird chicken broccoli thing was tasteless paste of an experience
- Mini quiche was forgettable
-coffee was on par with Denny’s 
-Service was fine

Go to the taco place across the alley or even to the cafeteria and you will be much better off.

Frankly, pretty amazed at how far down this place has gone. I hope their day-to-day is not this ghastly.

      
      
      
 9 years ago (22-10-2017)

SO SO SO shocked by the positive reviews... maybe it's better when you're here for a normal meal, but avoid Sunday brunch!
The crab cakes were so foul; actually almost all of the food was truly awful.
The omelet was the only thing that was actually good, but there was about a stick of butter and/or oil along with it.  I literally had to tilt my plate to attempt to drain it.
When they refilled our waters, it was warm!!
The coffee was garbage.
They comped one of the meals, but I would never go back.

Only positive was the sparkling wine was reasonably priced.

      
      
      
 9 years ago (06-08-2017)

Always have had an excellent experience at the Tavern.  Food always yummy, portions generous, atmosphere historic Penn State.  Been a fan for 30 years.  Not today though.  Our server kind of ruined our experience.  She seemed like she was in a bad mood.  We had brunch buffet, however, we waited an inordinate amount of time for beverages, dessert, coffee and even spoons.  It was not crowded.  I hate to complain but the truth is she was horrible.  They flat out told us they were running out of food.  Dessert portions were extremely small.  Our reservations were at 12:30. Normally I would give this restaurant a 5 but this day a 2.

 9 years ago (10-09-2017)

Food is tasty and reasonably priced, staff are friendly and helpful. Love eating here as a tradition when we visit State College.

 9 years ago (21-11-2017)

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