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Duffy's Tavern, Boalsburg, PA

Duffy's Tavern

4.5
4.5
122 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Indulge your tastebuds at Duffy’s Boalsburg Tavern. This restaurant serves up contemporary American cuisine in a traditional Georgian tavern that boasts charming rustic décor, multiple fireplaces, original decor and a relaxed bar. The restaurant’s menu features soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches and tasty entrées. Dining highlights include our wonderful steaks, pan seared duck, King salmon, sweet potato gnocchi, and Duffy’s famous signature chicken wings. A children's menu is also available.

Don't miss our St. Patrick's Day celebration with a full Irish menu and our Colonial Christmas weekend with colonial fare celebrating the nationalities of the original settlers in the area.

Open daily for lunch and dinner, Duffy’s Boalsburg Tavern is a popular spot for local residents and out of towners alike. It makes a good choice for everything from a quick bite alone to an elaborate dinner date.


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (814) 466-2846
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 122 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Overall

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Food

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Service

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Ambiance

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Best Value

  • Central Pennsylvania

    Neighborhood gem

  • 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
Duffy's Tavern is a charming historic gem, offering "delicious food" and a "great atmosphere." Guests rave about the "wonderful service" and the "creative and excellently prepared" dishes. The ambiance is both "historic and fun," making it a perfect spot for special occasions or a casual night out. Highly recommended!

122 Reviews
  1. Frances

    VIP

    New York City

    28 reviews

    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice historic restaurant with good food. Service was great. Will be back

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  2. John

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is beautiful and inviting and I had a very good experience in the past during a time where you weren’t busy; however my current experience was completely different. I expected better service especially when reservations were made. I don’t feel a 28 person party should warrant slower service for the other people in the restaurant. We are paying customers as well and I felt we were slighted because of the larger party. This is no knock on our waitress. She was kind and did her best! Again your restaurant is beautiful but in order for us to return, service has to improve.

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  3. Martha

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful experience. Wait staff very attentive. The spinach salad was so fresh and the soups were also very tasty (but could have been served a bit warmer). This is a place I always take out-of-town guests for the atmosphere and good food.

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  4. DocL

    Poconos

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Exceptional food with a welcoming atmosphere. Several of their menu items were unavailable, which was disappointing. Our table on the porch was quiet and lovely. I had a draft at my back which was annoying, but not enough to prompt me to be moved elsewhere. The food was delicious, served with a delightful presentation. We will definitely be back!

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  5. Candace

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful waitress, we all enjoyed our meals. Everything arrived at the table quickly. Now that we have a Penn State student, this will become a regular stop for us!

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  6. John

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    There were issues getting seated due to a jammed-up hallway where the host stan is located. People were waiting outside and it was cold. Service was a bit slow, but the food was very tasty. the crab bisque could have been a little warmer. Crab cakes were very good.

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  7. Daniel

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Duffy’s Boalsburg Tavern! The historic building is incredibly charming, sure it could use a little rehab but it’s the corner piece of a beautiful historic village. The food is really strong, especially for Centre County, and the service is tremendous. There are quirks but an institution!

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  8. Bill

    Poconos

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Very stable menu. Food was good. Love the property. Seemed really busy so a lot of people enjoy the Tavern. Our first visit, feels like got to do more visits to get a handle on food and service.

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  9. boca234

    VIP

    Tahoe

    134 reviews

    5.0

    134 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great meal! Highly recommend when in the area!

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  10. Darren

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely one of the better restaurants in the Penn State area. A charming old home, renovated into a restaurant; great service, and delicious food. Chicken wings were excellent, soups were very good, French dip roast beef sandwich could not be better. Will definitely be back. Chicken wings were excellent, soups were very good, French dip roast beef sandwich could not be better.

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Duffy's Tavern is rated 4.5 stars by 122 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Duffy's Tavern

113 E Main St, Boalsburg, PA 16827

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Boalsburg
  • Hours of operation
    Tue 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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