Duffy's Tavern

The soup rocks. Tavern like experience with a really nice menu. It's good. Yards is also on tap. Don't see that too often.

In the area for business and a local suggested this place for the best ever wings and burgers. We sat outside and the service was fair, I tried to order a glass of bubbles but the server didn't know if they offered that outside of a specific cocktail, she was happy to bring me water instead of finding out. We both ordered pretty healthy entrees and we ate every bite, my chicken was under seasoned but it was still cooked perfectly. My husband's grilled pork chop was also cooked perfectly, served with carrots and potatoes.The patio was super nice and spacious with comfortable seating, we enjoyed ourselves overall.

Celebrated our daughter's college graduation here. We were a party of 10 and the place was packed as you'd expect for Penn State grad weekend. For as busy as it was, the service was so good and we had a great time. It was a little more limited menu for grad weekend, but there was plenty for everyone to select from. Everyone in the party said their food and drinks were great. We were seated upstairs and the poor wait staff was running food up and down the stairs. Highly recommend...if we are ever back in the area, we would definitely come back during a quieter weekend!

Went into the bar part of the tavern. Beer selection was limited and the beer a received wasn't cold. Tiny little stop with too much Notre Dame paraphernalia... Wouldn't go out of my way to go back.

Duffy's Tavern is a very historical restaurant. The ambiance is something you don't always see in today's restaurants, but I'm not complaining because it's actually really cool. The food there is also really good. My favorite food might be the pretzels and jalapeño cheese. But there is so many other delicious options! The wait staff are very nice, but it does take some patience to wait for the food. What I mean by that is you have to wait a while for your food to come. But besides that Duffy's Tavern is a place I recommend you go to!

It's a lovely, colonial-style inn near State College, Pa. My husband's Old Fashioned rivaled a Whiskey Sour he'd had at NOLA's Couchon--memorable. My Sauvignon Blanc was very nice. Our calamari and lamb lollipop apps were perfectly cooked and expertly seasoned. Same for the salmon filet and the pork chop. Homemade key lime pie was a lovely ending to a delightful meal. But when I received the credit card chit to sign, there was a discrepancy . The bill was thirty cents less than what appeared on the credit card chit. There was also a credit card service charge of $4.95. When asked, our waitress said she didn't understand it either and the best she could do was say it had something to do with taxes. So, as far as we can figure out, their overly cautious accountant advised Duffy's to collect a six percent sales tax on that $4.95 credit card surcharge just in case. I don't usually mind paying the cc surcharge, but I really did mind that thirty cents that wasn't itemized anywhere. It's a nice restaurant, but they need a new accountant.

This was our second visit here as out of staters, once at Easter and once this weekend. Food was just as ordered for all, once party of 5, once party of 4. We've had pork chop, calamari, wings, steak, salads, halibut, brisket. Waiter was busy but still attentive. We love the historic vibe, wood floors not level, separate room eating areas. It has great history and the menu has a brief overview.

Really disappointed to have to leave this review as I have frequented Duffy's several times and have always spoken highly of it to others. Last Saturday, my fiancé and I dined here for Small Business Saturday as we traditionally do. We waited over 40 minutes for appetizers (there were only a handful of other tables). During this time, our waitress offered no apology, no explanation, and did not check up on us. One of the dipping sauce holders for our app had a sizable crack in it, which, according to heath code standards, is a violation as it can cause food born illness. I pointed this out to our waitress, who 1. Did not seem aware of this regulation, and 2. Did not seem to care enough to pull said dish out of rotation.For my entree, I had ordered the garden salad without the customary goat cheese. As our waitress was setting down the salad, I immediately noticed the cheese and asked for it to be corrected. A few minutes later, she brought back THE SAME SALAD (photos). The kitchen made a half-a$$ effort to pick off the crumbled cheese, instead of making a new one. At this point, I had bit my tongue long enough and asked to speak to the manager on staff. We waited over 15 minutes to speak to him. Only for our waitress to tell us he was bartending and would not be able to come see us. She even expressed annoyance on his part that he was "bothered". The salad remained untouched and when I brought it to the attention of our waitress, she agreed that it was pure "laziness" (her word" on the kitchen's part. I also addressed my other concerns with her since no one of authority would speak to us. Imagine my shock when the bill was brought to us and the salad that was made incorrectly twice (and mishandled) and untouched was still on the tab. I had to ASK for it to be comped. The only resolve I was given that day was a business card for the owner. I was advised to send her an email with my concerns. I did just that, had to wait over 4-5 days to hear a response, and only got a condescending, brief, dismissive message in return. I am angry, disappointed, and will never visit this establishment again. It is clear the owner & staff take very little pride in their work.

I so badly wanted to give this place a 5 star. But quite frankly, your bartenders have a serious attitude problem.We headed over to Duffys on Saturday night around 7, yes a busy time. Since we had a wait to be seated, I headed over to the bar to grab a drink. I literally stood there for 15 minutes and both bartenders, the old witch lady and younger girl with glasses both looked at me twice and completely ignored me. Then two gentleman who clearly came in after me sat down, the older woman went over to ask what they needed. Finally she came to me and said what can I get you. I told her I was there before these gentleman and her response" look, it's busy. I don't know what you expect but we are doing the best we can." She literally created a scene at the bar. So here's my response.1) I've worked in restaurants. Normally you let someone who is waiting for a drink that you will be with them shortly. Especially if you make eye contact with them twice.2) You don't give an attitude to your patrons. They pay the bills for you and keep the doors open for the restaurant.3) Even if you're busy, you are in a service industry. To the girl wearing glasses, stop washing the glasses for one moment and assist the people at the bar. Your patrons are your priority. To the older woman, don't talk down to someone who clearly has been standing there patiently for 15 minutes waiting for a drink. Or maybe you don't know that.When we were seated our server, a young guy was great and the food was good. That woman just killed my vibe and when I go out to eat with my family, it's supposed to be a stressless time. Maybe consider new bartenders who understand hospitality management, since these two don't.

Went into the bar last evening and it was full and loud. I sat down at the table where my husband I usually sit and The older female behind the bar yelled something to be from behind the bar and I could not hear her so I got up from my table and went to the bar. She asked me again and I still could not hear her and she obviously was really annoyed and yelled, are you alone !!!!!!' And her eyes were darted with anger. I will never go to the bar area. I think she probably should retire or find another career. I just walked out I wasn't going to be treated like that