Grace Restaurant — Restaurant in Patton Township

The experience was exquisite. The balance of flavors on display and the beauty of the meal was the finest I have experienced in State College. My favorite dishes were the pork belly and apple/truffle tart small dishes. My wife and I were celebrating a milestone anniversary and were asking each other what other celebrations we could plan so that we could justify a return visit. While the salmon entrée was not my favorite, it wasn't a question of the quality or presentation of the food, I think I just wasn't in the mood for salmon. The "Is it an Apple" dessert was inventive and delicious. They also gave as, compliments of the chef, an amuse bouche of sea urchin with caviar and ended our night with a lovely chocolate truffle. They also sent us with a sugar coated apricot chew that was simply delightful and tasted incredibly fresh.

The service was spot on. David took excellent care of us. Our drinks were always topped off. He offered precise advise when we asked and made sure our needs were always met. The pacing of the meal was perfect. His capability of meeting our needs without asking was amazing, yet he never felt close to being a third wheel at our table.

The decoration and aesthetic of the dining room was breathtaking with a grand, yet muted atmosphere. Wood and upholstered walls lead to beautiful crown molding that wraps you in a sense of opulence and elegance. The lighting was perfect for the occasion; I could see my food, and feel like we were out for a romantic, culinary event. I wish I had added a blazer or sportscoat to my attire, but no dress code was ever hinted at to make me feel out of place. I look forward to coming back and trying new offerings and revisiting flavors I am still dreaming about. Thank you for a...

The two of us took the occasion to dine at Carnegie House Restaurant last night for the first time. The place was beautiful snd elegant. The staff was attentive and friendly. Emily, our server, was very professional, excellent service. The food was good. My cocktail, Kentucky Derby was high end, tasty and generous. Hubby had the Broken Heel IPA which he enjoyed. A nice assortment of bread was offered, with a salted butter patty, nice presentation. The little starter apple wrapped in prosciutto and topped with cheese was a tasty bite. Bruce ordered the New York Strip entree ordered medium rare, which was more rare than medium but he said it was good. It came sliced medallion style, which presented beautifully but kinda hard to judge if he got the whole steak. The fingerling potato dish that came with it was generous and he liked it. I ordered the Lemon Pepper Chicken entree. I was happy that the kitchen handled my request for the greens to be prepared without garlic gracefully. The chicken was cooked well, but didn’t really have a lemon or pepper flavor, actually the main flavor profile was garlic 🤷🏼‍♀️ The Rosemary Frites were tasty, but difficult to eat graciously. Crispy and delicate, think thinner than a potato stick, they didn’t really stay on my fork and I was less than comfortable eating them with my fingers in an upscale restaurant. They were tasty, but again, not sure I got much of a rosemary taste. Don't know if I can say the meal was worth the price. It’s pricier than most restaurants in the area, but I’ve had better meals for less money. The atmosphere and presentation matched the pricing, which made for a lovely dining experience, just wish I was wowed by...

This place is beautiful with amazing food and excellent service. But there is no dress code. Half way through our anniversary dinner, a teen age son and father dressed in sweat pants, sneakers and baseball caps were seated next to us. And by next to us I mean a table 18 inches next to us. They watched hockey videos on the son’s phone, and talked hockey over their entire dinner. Our waitress told us there was no dress code and patrons were permitted to sit in the restaurant or bar, at their choice. There were other empty tables where they could have been seated. But they were seated between my husband and I and another couple. It was only about an hour till closing so I doubt these other tables were reserved. I asked at the front desk if I could speak to a manager but both people working didn’t seem to know if there was a manager on duty or not. I am disappointed that there is no dress code at all. But I am just as disappointed that this father and son could have been seated at a table that was not between two couples out for a fancy dinner on a Saturday night. I am not sure the service and food are good enough to make up for no dress code and the unfortunate seating arrangement. We probably won’t go back. We will take our $500...