13 Best American Restaurants in Altoona

“Really nice place!!! Great service as well, super nice waitress, and overall good vibe. I’m not from this area and was recommended this place for a quick (and delicious) bite to eat. For sure give this place a try if you’re in the area!“

“Fred and the staff are very friendly and accommodating. Don’t t let the fact that the restaurant shares space with the convenience store deter you. They keep it very clean - we actually overheard Fred, training a new staff member, and insisting on the very high standards for cleanliness and quality he expects. The food is great and the price is reasonable! I highly recommend this shop for flatbreads and pizza.“

“I have loved this place from childhood to currently and will continue to be a loyal patron of this food service establishment. It is split into two parts, a bar on the left side and a sit-down area to the right, is connected by a small, thin corridor, if you will. The food is outta this world, I highly suggest any wing flavor and the ranch seasoned fries. Service was found to be somewhat slow as the only complaint I had was my drink wasn't kept full but that's okay, there's worse things however I do gauge my tips based strongly upon keeping beverages filled. Other than that, great atmosphere and often see others I know while there, thus making for an overall great experience.Parking: Parking lot is located directly across the street from Al's entrance. Free parking and very rarely struggle to find parking, maybe once in 25 years.Kid-friendliness: I went here as a kid and it's pretty much the same and I have nothing but the best memories of Al's and the family visits for dinner. Also, kid-food is available.Wheelchair accessibility: Don't quote me but I do believe this restaurant/bar is handicapped accessible.“

“Within the last few months my girlfriend and I decided to try something different during our weekly Altoona trips so we tried this Perkins location out for the first time. We had a waitress named Elizabeth, she was fantastic to us! A few weeks later we give it another shot hoping that she was working and she was! Again, FANTASTIC! We go again last night but didn’t get her this time but she still made it a point to come over and interact with us and check in on us. Overall we have a great time when we come here and will continue to come back!“

“Stopped in here last Sunday afternoon for my birthday. Employees were friendly, specifically the woman who was a shift manager or supervisor taking the orders. Shout out to her for doing a tremendous job! The Texas Hot Dog and fries were delicious, fresh and hot. It’s nice to know there is still decent customer service out there. My only gripe was that the ordering system seemed disorganized, which you aren’t really sure who has already ordered or has been waiting in line. In their defense, it’s not just Texas Hot Dogs with that issue. Other than that, it was a very good experience.“

“Stopped after my mom had a procedure done at the hospital. Hit the tail end of lunch rush, so we had to wait just a bit. Food was well worth the wait! Delicious, large portion sizes, excellent value. Anytime we venture to Altoona, we will be stopping at Tim's!“

“Pizza steak is the best around but the house cut fries with gravy are the best!There's a reason they've been around forever and a day.. don't miss out on this very fine establishment.Parking: Plenty of free parking in the front lot.“

“Absolutely amazing place for food, drinks, and entertainment. The owner is a great guy along with the entire staff, and it's a great place for music, trivia, and once in a while a small stage production. I highly recommend the Hot Club sandwich, it's my favorite!Parking: There's a bunch of parking next to the building, on a standard night there's no issue finding parking, on an event night when a band is playing you may have to resort to street parking but there's plenty all around the block, just don't park at the hobby place across the street, he'll tow you...“

“First time there yesterday for lunch. We sat at the bar and ordered the NY hot (hot garlic) wings, steak salad and fish sandwich. EVERYTHING was great! The steak on the salad was crazy good, alongside the "merva" dressing (balsamic). Very attentive, friendly bartender. Place overall was very cool. Our only complaint is shame on us for just discovering this place!“

“Stopped in tonight for the first time and it was amazing, wings were the best I ever had, nice and crispy and not dried out. Pizza was good but sauce could of been sweeter , but that is just the way I like it. It was cooked nice and crispy and thin. Good, waitress was amazing, she was an elderly women but overly nice, she gave his a menu to take home but we forgot it and chased us down it parking lot to give it to us. Will definitely be back. Thank you so much for a really pleasant evening.“

“Local "Dive Bar". Decent food. Most bartenders are great. The atmosphere depends on the day. Located near PSU Altoona campus so the students do frequent some nights. Most of the time, it's relatively chill, but there are some nights where there are nights and people getting rowdy. Usually on Karaoke nights from what I've picked up. They have trivia and bingo during the week, which I'd do again. Overall, not a terrible experience, but certainly room for improvement.“

“Stayed the night at the hotel that the Grouse nest is in. Sat at the bar and had a Greek salad with salmon and a glass of wine. The bartender was great and the service as well. My check was $20The background music was great too.I’d go there again if I’m in the area.“

“Molly’s is the Best! Have been to this neighborhood bar since I was three, and that was 69 years ago! Great family bar back in the day! What Molly’s have…are my young-time friends from years ago, personalities that are off the chart, and Denny has been so great in helping a neighbor out during the winter months! Best people ever, they care about everyone, and it shows! I’ve missed them for a few weeks, but will see them soon. Michelle, Denny, and the others, are super at providing the best service ever. Someone mentioned a bar like “Cheers!” It was 69 years ago, and throughout the years, and it still is today! Great place to feel safe! You will meet the greatest people at Molly’s! ??“