Carnegie House Restaurant

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
Diners' Choice WinnerSpecial Occasion

Diner Reviews

"Took my parents for their 45th wedding anniversary - was a perfect fit. Started with cocktails in an intimate waiting area - took order there - so when seated your first course arrived shortly after you did. Staff was very friendly, but not overly attentive. Food was outstanding from appetizers to dessert. Highly recommend the ice cream made on premises - among the best gourmet ice cream I have ever had (and this coming from someone who used to work in a gourmet ice cream store). Well worth the price!"
Dined on 3/29/2014
"The food was very good even though its rather pricy (especially for State College). The environment was very stuffy, maybe it was just the night we were there but very dull! Funeral Parlors have more excitement than this place. Some may like that but it wasn't for us. We may return again for a special occasion but it will not be a common spot for us."
Dined on 3/31/2014
"Initial service pre seating for dinner was slow. But once drinks arrived all went well. Excellent food and friendly service. Great ambiance."
Dined on 3/29/2014
"This was my third experience at Carnegie House and was quite disappointing, unlike the previous visits. Two different lamb dishes were both tough and fatty, an unusual combination. Desserts were mediocre, again a change from previous visits. Service was excellent, as usual. It was a very busy evening and perhaps that was the problem, but I'll probably hesitate to book again at CH."
Dined on 3/22/2014
"The food is grossly over-priced and extraordinarily underwhelming. My "medium" chop was raw. The side dishes would have been better from the frozen food aisle at Wegmans. The food wouldn't be worth it at half the price."
Dined on 3/20/2014
"Great atmosphere but food and low numbers of fellow diners are downside. Prices wildly inflated for the quality of food, service and drink options."
Dined on 3/14/2014
"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 10/26/2013
"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 9/28/2013
"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 10/19/2013
"Food was exquisite and the staff was very attentive and kind."
Dined on 10/11/2013
"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

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