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Kevin's
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(282)Owner Rob Friedman invites you to join us at Kevin’s for a casual, fun, and creative dining experience. The culinary team at Kevin’s headed by Chef Matt Gilbert offers a wide range of dishes including fresh seafood, handmade pasta, hand cut steaks, and so much more. Specialty cocktails are featured daily and are sure to be enjoyed! Most of our staff have been with us from when the restaurant opened, lead by General Manager, John Lahr, with many years experience in the industry and who also creates our famous table side Caesar Salad and Bananas Foster. Our family strives to make your dining experience the most memorable one, and we invite you to celebrate any occasion with us!Cafe Toscana
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(336)Please call us at 570-208-1252 if you would like to make a reservation for more than 4 people.
Bringing a taste of the Old World to downtown Wilkes-Barre, Cafe Toscana is located at One Public Square in downtown Wilkes-Barre.
Our recipes are tried and true family favorites that represent the best that Tuscany and the surrounding region has to offer.
Cafe Toscana’s Northern Italian cuisine is light and delicate and allows the individual flavors to come through. We feature an array of tried and true family favorites, including veal, pasta, risotto, fish, steak and seafood, with a variety of specials to keep the menu always fresh and exciting. There are also an abundant asortment of homemade desserts on the menu.
A new and greatly expanded wine list gives customers plenty of choices for every dish and every palette.
Allen Street Grill
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.7(915)Located in the heart of downtown State College, our newly restored space offers an honest, no-fuss menu featuring modern American cooking. The bar program features classics-inspired craft cocktails and a thoughtfully curated biodynamic wine list including plentiful wines by the glass.
Located on the second floor of Hotel State College, an iconic corner of hospitality in the community, the Grill has offered the community and alumni one of the grandest views of town and Penn State through floor-to-ceiling windows for more than 40 years. Thoughtfully restored and reimagined by new owners, Chef Karen Nicolas and the team set out to re-establish the Allen Street Grill as the epicenter of the downtown dining scene with a focus on local, quality ingredients and great hospitality.The Greek
Price: Moderate•Greek•4.4(262)BYOB Authentic Greek Cuisine in State College, PA.
After many years of serving the perfect American breakfast, The Original Waffle Shop's founder John Dimakopoulos brings his traditional Greek cuisine to you!
From fresh and abundant vegetables to the most succulent kebabs, each dish has been perfected to showcase genuine Greek flavors.
Cork Bar & Restaurant
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.6(338)Cork Restaurant opened in Wilkes-Barre in 2007, bringing an innovative, hospitality-focused concept with a unique array of dining, cocktail and wine menus. Cork is located in a quaint neighborhood in the north end of Wilkes-Barre and is a place where customers become friends. Our spacious, multi-level floor plan features a classy, yet contemporary decor and a relaxed cosmopolitan ambiance perfect for dining or entertaining. Cork’s second floor dining area provides the ideal setting for a romantic dinner for two or a larger dinner group of friends or family. Visit Cork Bar & Restaurant in Wilkes-Barre today for hospitality at its finest!Gigi's Southern Table
Price: Moderate•Southern•4.5(1,884)Gigi's is as casual as it is chic; it’s a local farm-to-table experience capturing the sophisticated yet laid back ideals of southern hospitality. It’s a social gathering place for friends, whether you're aiming to impress out-of-town guests, linger over a romantic dinner or just want to enjoy a local craft beer in the lounge, come join us at our table.
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- JjeanneNew York City •3 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoExcellent dining experience, delicious meal, wonderful service. Will definitely return again.More infoThe Tavern RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• State College•4.6
- KKimberVirginia •4 reviews5.0Dined on Mar 6, 2025The onion bisque was wonderful and we loved the coffee encrusted lamb chops. It’s the best restaurant in town!More infoAllen Street GrillPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• State College•4.7
- BBethVirginia •1 review5.0Dined on Mar 1, 2025Gigi's was amazing - from the moment we walked in, we loved the decor, the ambiance. We were seated at a high top by the fire. So cozy on a cold evening. Our drinks were all spot on, and then the food came - and it exceeded our expectations. From start to finish - a 5 star review for this wonderful gem of a restaurant.More infoGigi's Southern TablePrice: Moderate• Southern• State College•4.5
- BBritteny1 review5.0Dined on Feb 17, 2025This was our first time here, Cameron was our server tonight. He did an awesome job 👏 🙌 he was very friendly and very helpful. We came out tonight to celebrate our 5 year anniversary. I loved that everyone wished us a happy anniversary. The food and the atmosphere were perfect. The food was absolutely amazing. I loved the fact that we got to cook our entrees. The chocolate fondue i don't even have words for ...... it was just that good.More infoThe Melting Pot - HarrisburgPrice: Moderate• American• Harrisburg•4.8
- LALeeAnnBPhiladelphia County •3 reviews5.0Dined on May 12, 2024Great variety on the Mother's Day buffet. Delicious!More infoFront Street Station a Railroad EateryPrice: Moderate• Grill• Northumberland•3.7
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Central Pennsylvania features a wide range of fabulous eateries for those who live in the area as well as those passing through. They also have a few wineries you may want to explore. If you're into the sustainable food movement with a focus on local ingredients, you'll find several restaurants that deliver farm-to-fork seasonal menus. The cuisine is a perfect blend of regional and global flavors, with dishes featuring ingredients grown and produced locally. Several Italian eateries dish out favorites like ravioli, chicken marsala, homemade pasta, Italian wines and cocktails, and espresso and dessert. Whether you're looking for all-day breakfast, comfort foods like burgers and sides, or upscale Mediterranean fare, you'll find it in central Pennsylvania.
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Child friendly restaurants in Central Pennsylvania include The Greek, Allen Street Grill and Olde New York