Incredible dining experience in State College. Worth a try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tammy Smith
Great staff and wonderful people at hotel Grace !!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Grant Butler
This was perfect for my anniversary. The atmosphere was so fancy, and the meal was really good. The Berkshire Pork Belly appetizer was surprisingly good. It was crispy & and melty; I could have eaten 3 more. Portions are surprisingly small. I got the Norwegian Salmon, and it was arguably the best one I've ever tried (again, surprisingly small portion). My wife got the 14 oz New York Strip; this was the proper portion I was expecting. Also, the steak was phenomenal! It was cooked so perfectly with a delicious crust, and the hollandaise paired well with the fried potatoes. However, the seared onions looked great but were cold, so it was off-putting. We tried a Tiki Makai (mocktails), it was sweet, tropical & refreshing. For dessert, we ordered the Strawberry Shortcake with Chai Chantilly(whipped cream), so fresh & delicious. They even wrote happy anniversary on the plate for us. Overall, the experience was so great, and the atmosphere was perfect for our special night. Last note, be prepared to PAY for this experience. After tip, we were over $180, and I listed everything we ordered, including drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Pork Belly
Ryan McHugh
Dined here as a couple for my girlfriends birthday. She was in from out of town and I had this place recommended to me by multiple sources as one of the higher end restaurants in state college. First red flag was a 3/4 pour on my beer, which was followed up by a subpar bread and appetizer course. We got the Prawns which were over seasoned, covered in an extremely oily sauce, and lukewarm by the time we ate them. Our second course was a slight improvement on the first, however the quality on a steak worth 60 dollars should be supreme, and ours was comparable to a Texas Roadhouse. Our sides were bland and did not compliment the strip well. We did not stay for dessert. Prices are ridiculous for quality served.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Jeffrey Miller
This is consistently the best dining experience in State College. We’ve been a few times and the level or service and quality of the menu never disappoints. These people are extremely good at what they do.
Dietary restrictions: Our waiter, John, was extremely attentive and knowledgeable and able to recommend dishes or explain ingredients.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Geuy
Truly fine dining, hidden in State College. Come ahead of your reservation and enjoy the gorgeous and well stocked bar. Dinner was amazing, and I highly recommend the appetizers and desserts. Amazing, kind, and attentive staff. I'll definitely be back!
Wheelchair accessibility: Fully accessible from parking lot to table, spacious restrooms.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Is It an Apple Cheesecake
Joe Zanghi
Not what it used to be. Grace has been our "go to" restaurant for special occasions in State College for years. They seem to have made some changes though, and it's not for the better. During our most recent visit, the service was poor with the server never even introducing himself. My wife and I actually thought that he was a busser or runner until he asked to take our order. It literally took him 5 minutes to open a bottle of sparkling wine and he did a poor job of attending to his tables. The prices have gone up significantly since the last time we were there, however the menu selection has declined. The dining room has been rearranged to fit more tables, so it's not as "intimate" of a setting. With the new arrangement all of the tables have at least half of the seats as a "booth" style and the first table we were put in was actually straddling two booth benches, so I was sitting on a strange bar down my backside. We asked to be moved because it was quite uncomfortable.
With higher prices, poor service, less than exciting menu and mediocore atmosphere, this is certainly no longer our favorite State College restaurant. In fact, I doubt we'll return.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 2
Quinn Favo
Overall it was a good experience. I liked the unique "is it an apple" dessert. The service was good and food was fine but definitely not worth the price. I enjoyed going here once but probably won't return.
Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Is It an Apple Cheesecake
James Holder
It is very tasty and probably one of the better restaurants in the area, but the prices are just silly. I've had much better food from better chefs for much cheaper. I think the prices and ambiance are more of an exclusivity thing. It is, after all, next to a golf course.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Bob Hufnagel
Poor management is ruining the best restaurant in town. 3 hours for a three course tasting
menu, with poorly prepared dishes. The servers are the best in town, but the new management is treating them like dirt, not valuable team members. The management has no clue to schedule pacing for fine dining. The quality of the food is inconsistent due to a lack of training. Been a twice a week customer since 2018 and I don't know when or if I will come back.
My boyfriend and I were recommended this restaurant by friends. The restaurant itself is very nice and the service was good. However, considering the price of each meal, the food was disappointing. Additionally, my meal (chicken) was quite pink when served. After discussing it with the Manager, she told me that it was cooked to the proper temperature and there was nothing further she could do. While the atmosphere of this restaurant was very pleasing, we unfortunately will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Marc Fabiano
I had breakfast here, and it was truly AMAZING! The Eggs Benedict was the best I have ever had. Definitely recommend it. They have a very small menu, but they do those items so well. The restaurant also has such a nice atmosphere and the service is spectacular. If you are staying at the hotel, this is a must!
Parking: Lots of spaces
Kid-friendliness: Yes to kid friendly
Wheelchair accessibility: Yes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dr. Anne Katona Linn
Beautiful boutique style restaurant inside the Carnegie House. I had quiche that was amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nick Murray
Incredible experience! Service and food were one of the best, amazing wine list too!
Tracy Pelletier
Went for an anniversary dinner. It’s been remolded since we last visited. Nicely updated! Started with drinks at the bar. Good service and nice selection. Dinner was delicious!!! Fresh, flavorful and found many options on the menu!
Incredible dining experience in State College. Worth a try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great staff and wonderful people at hotel Grace !!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was perfect for my anniversary. The atmosphere was so fancy, and the meal was really good. The Berkshire Pork Belly appetizer was surprisingly good. It was crispy & and melty; I could have eaten 3 more. Portions are surprisingly small. I got the Norwegian Salmon, and it was arguably the best one I've ever tried (again, surprisingly small portion). My wife got the 14 oz New York Strip; this was the proper portion I was expecting. Also, the steak was phenomenal! It was cooked so perfectly with a delicious crust, and the hollandaise paired well with the fried potatoes. However, the seared onions looked great but were cold, so it was off-putting. We tried a Tiki Makai (mocktails), it was sweet, tropical & refreshing. For dessert, we ordered the Strawberry Shortcake with Chai Chantilly(whipped cream), so fresh & delicious. They even wrote happy anniversary on the plate for us. Overall, the experience was so great, and the atmosphere was perfect for our special night. Last note, be prepared to PAY for this experience. After tip, we were over $180, and I listed everything we ordered, including drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Pork Belly
Dined here as a couple for my girlfriends birthday. She was in from out of town and I had this place recommended to me by multiple sources as one of the higher end restaurants in state college. First red flag was a 3/4 pour on my beer, which was followed up by a subpar bread and appetizer course. We got the Prawns which were over seasoned, covered in an extremely oily sauce, and lukewarm by the time we ate them. Our second course was a slight improvement on the first, however the quality on a steak worth 60 dollars should be supreme, and ours was comparable to a Texas Roadhouse. Our sides were bland and did not compliment the strip well. We did not stay for dessert. Prices are ridiculous for quality served.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
This is consistently the best dining experience in State College. We’ve been a few times and the level or service and quality of the menu never disappoints. These people are extremely good at what they do.
Dietary restrictions: Our waiter, John, was extremely attentive and knowledgeable and able to recommend dishes or explain ingredients.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Truly fine dining, hidden in State College. Come ahead of your reservation and enjoy the gorgeous and well stocked bar. Dinner was amazing, and I highly recommend the appetizers and desserts. Amazing, kind, and attentive staff. I'll definitely be back!
Wheelchair accessibility: Fully accessible from parking lot to table, spacious restrooms.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Is It an Apple Cheesecake
Not what it used to be. Grace has been our "go to" restaurant for special occasions in State College for years. They seem to have made some changes though, and it's not for the better. During our most recent visit, the service was poor with the server never even introducing himself. My wife and I actually thought that he was a busser or runner until he asked to take our order. It literally took him 5 minutes to open a bottle of sparkling wine and he did a poor job of attending to his tables. The prices have gone up significantly since the last time we were there, however the menu selection has declined. The dining room has been rearranged to fit more tables, so it's not as "intimate" of a setting. With the new arrangement all of the tables have at least half of the seats as a "booth" style and the first table we were put in was actually straddling two booth benches, so I was sitting on a strange bar down my backside. We asked to be moved because it was quite uncomfortable.
With higher prices, poor service, less than exciting menu and mediocore atmosphere, this is certainly no longer our favorite State College restaurant. In fact, I doubt we'll return.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 2
Overall it was a good experience. I liked the unique "is it an apple" dessert. The service was good and food was fine but definitely not worth the price. I enjoyed going here once but probably won't return.
Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Is It an Apple Cheesecake
It is very tasty and probably one of the better restaurants in the area, but the prices are just silly. I've had much better food from better chefs for much cheaper. I think the prices and ambiance are more of an exclusivity thing. It is, after all, next to a golf course.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Poor management is ruining the best restaurant in town. 3 hours for a three course tasting menu, with poorly prepared dishes. The servers are the best in town, but the new management is treating them like dirt, not valuable team members. The management has no clue to schedule pacing for fine dining. The quality of the food is inconsistent due to a lack of training. Been a twice a week customer since 2018 and I don't know when or if I will come back.
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My boyfriend and I were recommended this restaurant by friends. The restaurant itself is very nice and the service was good. However, considering the price of each meal, the food was disappointing. Additionally, my meal (chicken) was quite pink when served. After discussing it with the Manager, she told me that it was cooked to the proper temperature and there was nothing further she could do. While the atmosphere of this restaurant was very pleasing, we unfortunately will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
I had breakfast here, and it was truly AMAZING! The Eggs Benedict was the best I have ever had. Definitely recommend it. They have a very small menu, but they do those items so well. The restaurant also has such a nice atmosphere and the service is spectacular. If you are staying at the hotel, this is a must!
Parking: Lots of spaces
Kid-friendliness: Yes to kid friendly
Wheelchair accessibility: Yes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful boutique style restaurant inside the Carnegie House. I had quiche that was amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredible experience! Service and food were one of the best, amazing wine list too!
Went for an anniversary dinner. It’s been remolded since we last visited. Nicely updated! Started with drinks at the bar. Good service and nice selection.
Dinner was delicious!!! Fresh, flavorful and found many options on the menu!
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