American Ale House

$$ • American, New American, Vegetarian

Hours:
821 Cricklewood Dr, State College
(814) 237-9701

About American Ale House

American Ale House is a popular spot for various occasions, from celebrating special events to casual brunch outings. The friendly service and delicious food, such as the Cowboy Sandwich and passion fruit cheesecake, create a satisfying dining experience. Customers often enjoy the lovely atmosphere, with the restaurant beautifully set up and comfortable, including a piano bar setup and sunny rooms that enhance the ambiance. The restaurant offers a variety of dishes, with some items like burgers available after 3:30 pm, and a Sunday brunch menu featuring a tempting Sunday Bloody Mary bar. While the food is generally good and nicely presented, some diners feel it can be a bit pricey for what is offered. The quality of drinks like margaritas and beers is generally good, though some may find the beer selection not particularly outstanding. Parking nearby is easy to find, making it a convenient choice for visitors. Overall, American Ale House remains a favorite for its great food, inviting atmosphere, and welcoming service, with excellent staff ensuring a wonderful dining experience.

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American Ale House Reviews

4.1
375 ratings
Restaurantji Rating
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Food
4.3
Atmosphere
4.3
Service
4.2

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Wow! Wow! Wow! We enjoyed an absolutely delicious dinner at American Ale House & Grill before a concert at BJC. We started with shrimp cocktail, with the huge, firm shrimp resting on a bucket of ice and dipped in chilled cocktail sauce. Perfection! My husband loves a good Cuban and declared this one the best he’s ever had. My lobster roll and Old Bay seasoned sweet potato fries were divine. From start to finish, our visit to American Ale House & Grill was on point. When in the...read full review

As a patron who has been there a couple times, even in the Piano bar for Valentine's Day, I was not enthralled by the lack of professionalism by he who was either the manager or owner that was in the dining area during a slow, pre dinner weekday. A thick cloud of smoke engulfed the dining room from the fireplace in the bar. I had kindly asked the Bartender if he could vent it. Sitting there panicking in my head that I might have to take my food to go, as I had a pounding headache....read full review

Colorado prime and sweetvpotato fries was amazing. Christy, our waitress was the ,best. Definitely be back to try dinnet

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Hours

Monday 11AM - 10PM
Tuesday 11AM - 10PM
Wednesday 11AM - 10PM
Thursday 11AM - 10PM
Friday 11AM - 11PM
Saturday 11AM - 11PM
Sunday 11AM - 10PM
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