Carnegie House Restaurant

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Address:
100 Cricklewood Drive
State College, PA 16803

Neighborhood:
State College

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Cuisine:
Contemporary European

Price: $31 to $50

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Carnegie House Restaurant Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.carnegieinnandspa.com/fine-dining-,dining-en.html
Email: info@carnegieinnandspa.com
Phone: (814) 234-2424
Hours of Operation: Breakfast
M-F 7:30 - 9:30
S-S 7:30 - 10:00

Lunch
M-F 11:00 - 2:00
Prices range from $7 up
A Three Course Pr-Fix Lunch at $14.95

Sat - Sun Closed

Dinner
M-Thur 5:00 - 9:00
Fri - Sat 5:00 - 9:00
Sunday - Closed
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary European, Contemporary American, Fusion / Eclectic
Executive Chef: Lisa Palermo
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Farm to Table, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area, Wine, Wine Bar
Catering: Our culinary and service professionals will work with you to create a legendary experience.
Entertainment: Dan Albaugh on Friday and Saturday Nights.
One time piano player for the President of the United States, Dan showcases his amazing talents while performing your favorite requests.
Special Events & Promotions: Throughout the year we will feature special menus featuring wines and liquors paired with menus created by our culinary team.

Getting there

Cross Street: Toftrees Rd.
Public Transit: CATA HP Route
Parking: Hotel Parking
Parking Details: Free Parking

A word from Carnegie House Restaurant

Nominated 7 years in a row by State College Magazine as the Best Fine Dining Restaurant and Most Romantic!

As you enter the dining room through the glass-paned French doors from the library, a feeling of warmth and elegance beckons you to enjoy leisurely fine dining. A bow window allows… dinner guests to view the beautiful flowers that surround Carnegie Inn & Spa and the woods surrounding the golf course. China, crystal, and silver grace the tables on crisp white table linen along with bouquets of fresh flowers. Servers are attentive in providing for the needs of the guests who dine on Contemporary European Cuisine.

From daily breakfasts to elegantly prepared hors d'oeuvres and dinner selections, dining at Carnegie Inn & Spa is as spectacular as it is relaxing. The Library invites casual conversation while savoring a favorite cocktail or glass of wine from the Wine Spectator award winning selection.

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Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance

Diner Reviews

"Very nice welcome when you walk in. We were seated in the library where drink orders were taken and we were given menus. Drinks were good but very strong (almost too strong). Hot hors d'oeuvres were given next. We received Chicken satay and potato croquette which were very good. We were seated when our first course was ready. This was our first time there and it is a very welcome change to the dining experience. I had the filet mignon which was cooked perfectly and bean and andouille soup appetizer. My girlfriend had roasted beet salad and butternut squash ravioli. All the food was excellent. It is very pricey but for a special occasion it was excellent."
Dined on 3/8/2014
"Love this place and always like to return for special occasions."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Great dining experience. We were sat down in a lounge area to look over the menus and order drinks. Complimentary h'our derves were a nice touch. We ordered our meals before sitting down and upon being seated we were met with our soups. The food was delicious although the price for the entrees was a little steep. Overall a great experience for a Valentine's date with my wife."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"What a wonderful experience we had ! Upon arrival our party of 4 went by the fireplace for a cocktail and a complementary appetizer what a lovely idea! We then proceeded to place our appetizer and dinner order. We were then escorted into the dining room where we ate a most delicious appetizer and dinner....the dessert was amazing as well! Just wanted to let you know what a phenomenal experience we had! Can't wait to come back this is a true gem!"
Dined on 2/15/2014
"A wonderful place to relax and wind down in front of the fire with a glass of wine....followed by a delicious, graciously served dinner. A true gem."
Dined on 1/31/2014
"The Carnegie House is the best restaurant in State College. The food is fabulous, the service is impeccable, and the dining room is the perfect noise level. Highly recommended."
Dined on 1/29/2014
"Service was very friendly, and the relaxed atmosphere was great. I really like the format of being able to sit in the lounge area for a drink while perusing the menu. I have gone to this restaurant only twice in the last few years. Both times, the food was disappointing. Nothing was ruined or inedible, just lower quality than one should expect from a restaurant with this atmosphere and this price point. (Most recently, my tuna carpaccio was bad, my wife's crab cake was very good, other appetizers and entrees were so-so.) I hope that improvements can be made in the quality of food as this would be a nice place to go in an area with limited fine dining options."
Dined on 1/10/2014
"The food was quite bad, and one thing was truly memorable. The words 'seared foie gras,' bring a certain picture to mind. What that picture definitely is not is a plate containing four paper-thin slices of something gray that has been carefully cooked to death and then drained to be absolutely certain that no fat at all remains. Add that to the dry turkey and the cold overcooked prime rib, and it was a meal so dreadful that it became amusing. When we mentioned how bad it was back at our hotel, we were told that it is well regarded and we can't expect to find Philadelphia food in State College. It seems strange, because if that is the case, we shouldn't expect the Philadelphia prices in State College, either. Funny, that."
Dined on 11/28/2013
"attention to detail amazing! food amazing! service amazing! staff went ABOVE AND BEYOND as we had large group 3 cars full and all lost; someone from restaurant drove to find us and escort our convoy to restaurant! AMAZING!"
Dined on 12/21/2013
"Setting delightful and welcoming.early ordering great idea.library drinks before dinner special.too slow service spoiled the anticipated experience. dining"
Dined on 8/7/2013
"Evening started with Wine in the library. Very nice surroundings. But noisy with other groups nearby. Meal was very tasty. I would visit again to try other dishes. The dining room holds 35-40 diners. Again it was very noisy. If you want to have quiet, private conservations this is not the place to dine."
Dined on 12/3/2013
"I was a little disappointed in the level of service...compared to previous visits. We never recieved our free appetisers, until I asked for them at the table. Also, we were never asked if we wanted dessert, coffee, etc,. This, I found very aggravating. We had to flagdown a waitress for our check and still, no offer for coffee or dessert! I was very surprised!"
Dined on 11/22/2013
"Appetizer and drinks served in a softly lit living room atmosphere allows the small dining room to accommodate main courses. We enjoyed the lobster bisque first course, but we found the veal masala and especially the steak oversauced. The steak was completely overpowered. The vege sides completed an attractive plating. We would probably return if a friend specifically wanted to eat there, but not on our own."
Dined on 11/16/2013
"What a pleasant surprise to find this oasis of civility and good taste in a town where dining establishments are not generally associated with such concepts. The experience and the food were both delightful, yet the Manhattan-level prices seemed a bit out of place in the Toftrees setting. Service was exceptional both during cocktails in the library and dinner in the dining room, although the small size and acoustics in the dining room made it nearly impossible to enjoy a private conversation. All in all, a wonderful and relaxing alternative to the standard diner/fast food experience at the establishments downtown...but at a price, of course!"
Dined on 11/15/2013
"We heard mixed reviews before we went about the slow service, but were delighted to be able to take our time... in and out in 90 minutes isn't slow when we went to relax for our 25th anniversary. Loved sitting in the library before dinner and could've stayed there longer."
Dined on 10/27/2013
"Always a great choice ..............and not crowded with students and their parents as are many other restaurnats in State College. Service and food and ambiance are very impressive"
Dined on 9/29/2013
"My wife and I have been celebrating our wedding anniversary at Carnegie House for a number of years. It has always been good but it has noticeably improved in the last several years. We will be looking forward to returning in 2014."
Dined on 10/20/2013
"Food was exquisite and the staff was very attentive and kind."
Dined on 10/12/2013
"Our dining experience began with drinks and complimentary appetizers in a separate area. We were presented with menus and enjoyed our wine before ordering. When our first course was served we were led into a small dining room which was full yet felt uncrowded. Every bit of our meal was delicious…I had the Chilean Sea Bass and it was the best I have ever eaten! My husband and two sons had filet mignon and lamb and all were prepared perfectly. It was pricey but an excellent choice for a fine meal or special occasion. We will be back!"
Dined on 10/5/2013
"We were tremendously impressed with being escorted to a lounge area before being seated in the dining area. We were served drinks as we sat comfortably in a corner area, perusing the thoughtfully illuminated menu! (The led backlighting on the menu was especially impressive!) Our server took our food order after we had sufficient time to absorb the offerings, and then we were served an appetizer "on the house". When a hostess came a little later, to let us know that our soup was being served, she escorted us to our table. The Lobster bisque was the best I have ever had. Hearty, and flavorful come to mind. I could taste the sherry that had been added, but in a good way, enhanced the flavor. Chilean Sea Bass was best I ever had, as well!"
Dined on 9/29/2013
"We have been staying at The Carnegie Inn for several years and although we sometimes like to find other restaurants in the area, their restaurant continues to be the top of the class in this region. The ambiance is terrific with sitting down in their library and ordering prior to being seated..very classic and makes for a nice relaxed evening. The convenience of lighted menus as wells shows the thoughtfulness of the establishment. A wide mix of food choices...but always enjoy the Tuna Carpaccio for appetizers. Salads are always fresh and plentiful. Entrees have included some great duck,amazing Chilean Sea Bass and a nice selection of beef. Of course, they have a great wine list as well. Servers also add to the great experience."
Dined on 9/7/2013
"Celebrated our aniversary and it was memorable. Relaxing before the dinner in a living room atmosphere and then being shown to the table is a grat feature that we love. Food was very good and well prepared. Wine was outstanding ans presented and served very nicely. Service was first rate. We will be back before the next anniversary...."
Dined on 8/29/2013
"The food is nicely presented. We appreciated the tasty "gifts from the kitchen" served in the library. Although the salmon was bland, the filet was tender. The timing of the service was a bit off (e.g., the bread was delivered after the salad and the wine was delivered after the entrees). The kitchen also ran out of several items (e.g., at dinner: the best cabernet & the special desert; at breakfast: the orange & apple juices, the rye toast). They appear to try hard, but not hard enough."
Dined on 8/18/2013
"Attentive and cordial, but not obtrusive wait staff. Leisurely dining. Experience began in well appointed library with drinks, ordering from the menu, and hors d' oeuvre from the chef. Because we were celebrating our anniversary, I requested a private table with a view; they honored my request. Several breads from the best, local bakery were on the table along with butter and olive oil. Chicken piccata and Squid Ink Linguine were very good. I ordered mango-ginger sorbet which was very tasty. The presentation was a spectacular surprise! Without our knowledge, the dish was served on a white plate with Happy Anniversary written in chocolate along the outer rim of the plate and red and white hearts cascading down next to the sorbet!"
Dined on 8/10/2013
"Visited mid-week on a quiet night with few customers, the head chef prepared all our courses. Every selection was excellent and the service and presentations were outstanding from drinks and ordering dinner while sitting in the lounge to the final dessert course in the dining room. Could not have been better."
Dined on 8/6/2013
"First visit to the Carnegie House will hopefully not be last. The pre-dinner seating in the many sitting rooms was so casual yet elegant; brings to mind an old-fashioned "salon." You're shown to your table only once the first course is ready, which made the dining experience feel more like a private dinner party than a restaurant seating. The lobster bisque, lamb, and veal were excellent. I was particularly impressed with the variety in the accompaniments. I was delighted to see romanesco being served and found the garlic mashed potatoes, truffle polenta and Parmesan grits that all came with different dishes delicious and excellent touches tailored to fit the main. Definitely a perfect special occasion restaurant!"
Dined on 7/28/2013
"Not an extensive menu, but all choices top notch. Have to mention black cherry amaretto gelato for desert, made on premise! Truly the best ever!"
Dined on 7/28/2013
"We chose Carnegie House to celebrate a milestone birthday. We were welcomed warmly and ushered into a sitting room for wine and a complimentary chef's creation appetizer....which was delicious. We sipped our wine and enjoyed the gorgeous view out the window onto the Inn's lush gardens and the server came by to take our meal order. When our starters were ready, we were escorted to the dining room and our first course was served immediately. The Apple & Brie Salad was especially tasty, but the soup du jour (Tomato Basil) was disappointing. The portion sizes were shockingly small given the prices. For our main entrees, we selected Bacon Wrapped Diver Scallops and Veal Marsala. Both were very good, but we expected more for the prices."
Dined on 7/23/2013
"Great food, exceptional service, and unique European seating in a separate comfortable room to enjoy drinks before food was ready to be served"
Dined on 7/20/2013
"We enjoyed the evening very much. It was nice to start with wine in the library with a fine view of the outdoors. Going into the dining room when the meal was ready added to the evening's enjoyment. The food was excellent. We will return."
Dined on 7/20/2013
"Elegant experience- wine and hors devours in the parlor before moving to our table. The cream of celery soup was fabulous- would return just for that (how often can you say that about celery soup?)! Service was well paced and friendly. Grits were a bit dry, but everything else was tasty. Look forward to returning."
Dined on 7/14/2013
"If you have the money, this is the classiest dining experience in state college. I wanted to treat my wife to an excellent dinner and the Carnegie house did not disappoint me or her. I mean if it is good enough for Janet Jackson, it has to be top notch. I loved it. The Chilean sea bass was incredible. I wish I could afford to eat there more often."
Dined on 5/15/2013
"My wife and I loved the relaxed and wonderful dining experience. We have dined here a few times before and we are never disappointed. It was a second time for our anniversary and the food choices were fantastic both times. The seafood selections were our favorites and they were made just right and were very delicious! The wine list was first class.I also had long stemmed roses delivered in a large vase and it was on the table with plenty of room ti spare with our setting when seated. The whole experience and ambiance was wonderful. I highly recommend this establishment for all ocassions!"
Dined on 6/12/2013
"We enjoy this venue for special occasions and for the romantic ambience."
Dined on 6/11/2013
"Impeccable service, great food, extensive wine list. Worth the price. Lamb lollies were great as was the lobster bisque. Bisque was much better than the version served at the Nittany Lion Inn. We'll be back."
Dined on 6/11/2013
"Everything was perfect. Love the fact that you relax in the library over drinks and place your order. Then once the first course is ready you are escorted to your table and your food is promptly brought out. The lobster bisque was to die for. All of our entrees were exceptional. You weren't rush thru your meal. And the cappuccino and desert or glass of single malt scotch was the perfect end to a perfect evening. Loved it so much a booked a suite and dinner package for later this summer immediately after dinner! Can't wait to come back."
Dined on 5/24/2013
"A little pricey, but well worth it. Food is excellent and the atmosphere is very relaxing."
Dined on 5/19/2013
"The entire Carnegie House restaurant experience is first class and utterly relaxing. Upon arrival, you are ushered into the library for cocktails and to peruse the menu. It was a cool evening when we were there, and the fireplace gave off some welcome warmth. While sipping our cocktails, a small appetizer arrived from the chef. We were seated when our salads were ready to be served. There is plenty of space between tables and the view of the golf course and cascading wisteria on the pergola give the Carnegie House restaurant an elegant and refined feel. The prices are a bit steep, but the overall experience is exceptional."
Dined on 5/18/2013
"We went to the Carnegie House for our 5th anniversary and loved every second of it. From cocktails by the fire to our amazing 4 course dinner, we were beyond pleased."
Dined on 5/10/2013
"My wife and I try to have dinner here at least once every time we are in town. I would say it is hands down the most elegant restaurant in the State College area. The food is great and artfully presented and the servers are friendly and skilled in the art of service. An extensive wine list is fairly priced. On arriving one is seated in a lovely library with a fireplace and upholstered chairs chairs and couches for cocktails and for ordering dinner. Once dinner is ready you are seated in the dinning room. Expensive but worth it."
Dined on 5/8/2013

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