Scott's by Dam

This place is a GEM! Tiny hole in the wall bar that is family run and operated. Walk in and you're immediately greeted and treated like family. The food is simple but always tasty. The tacos are best in town. Prices are great too! Be warned, on Tomahawks home game hockey nights this place gets packed QUICKLY. There's only 6-7 tables that seat 5 people max. When you leave expect a hand shake and a sincere "thank you". Top notch business!

This might be good but we couldn'tTry it cuz their actual kitchen hours don't match their advertised hours. Do yourself a favor and check before going all the way over there, which we unfortunately did not do.

So there I was on the 133rd anniversary of the great Johnstown flood, about 30 minutes before an event downtown. What was a boy to do? Stop by a local watering hole and have a drink.And there was Scott's. So I stopped by for a beer.And it felt like home.I hadn't been back to SW PA since I moved to MD in 2020. But it get just like home. Friendly, talkative people who shared stories and laughed and just enjoyed being together.Yinz Wes the world unite!

Food is really good... had their large taco and that a lone filled me up quick... other friends at my table got different Items they all looked good with no disappointments wanted to try them but was too full...

Welcome to hockey town USA. Scott's is a must visit get a taco and enjoy the atmosphere.

A must visit in Johnstown! The food is amazing and with great prices. The staff and atmosphere are the best!!

I'm a bit behind on my reviews, but I am getting there with getting the ones out there that have been sitting here waiting to get written. Scott's by Dam is one such one that has just been sitting there and marinating. Scott's has been in my 'to try' section for some time. I honestly had no idea where this was in the Johnstown, but bookmarked it a long time ago. In the beginning of March I owed my baby sister a lunch for her birthday. We both finally had a day off to get together. I asked her where she wanted to go and she picked this place, much to my delight.Pulling up in front of this place, I tell ya, this does not look like an establishment that can stand on it own. It just doesn't look like a business that can survive, the building from the outside just looks like any other in the downtown Johnstown area, in need of some TLC. But, as they say, looks can be deceiving. Inside it is a warm atmosphere, albeit what you would expect for a neighborhood bar. This is close to the arena in town, so I expect later in the day or on any given game day this turns into a pretty happening sports bar.It is small, so don't expect to bring a large party here and all dine together. Most of the seating is at the bar. There are a few tables in here, but not many. I do like how they utilized the space. What I assume was old storefront windows has been converted into table space that uses the shape to its advantage. Once inside and sidled up to the bar ask for a menu. The menu isn't overwhelming, and I am sure you can find something on the menu to satisfy your appetite. It is your typical, heavy bar food. My sister and I decided to split an order of poutine. This plate comes out with fries covered in cheese that melts down and then it all swims in gravy. Seriously, you could just get this as a meal, it's that impressive and tasty. I overheard that this is one of their best sellers as well. For my main course I went with the Hot Turkey Platter where you get to choose between mashed potatoes or French fries. Of course, to stay the course, I went with fries. This plate was just as big as the poutine. I slowed up on the poutine so I could focus on the hot turkey sandwich. The turkey slices we nice and juicy, the bread was fresh, and the gravy had an amazing flavor. I took my time eating the sandwich part. Each bite I cut from the sandwich I dipped into the excess gravy, didn't want that to go to waste. I made myself finish that massive serving. And when I was done I turned my attention back to what was left of the poutine. That didn't fare too well, I was stuffed and some of that delicious poutine went to waste.Let me tell you about the staff in here as well. The bartender was amazing. She raved about the place and its food, not just because she works here, but because it really is that good. She chatted us up while we ate as well, checking on us often. When we had finished our meal and paid, the owner came out of the back (I assume he is the cook as well) and thanked us for stopping by. I will definitely be back here, that is when we get the chance to venture back out.

Great food, great atmosphere! What more could you want? Scott and Cindy and Trevor make making people feel at home seem easy.

Scott has a fab business here with outstanding customer service and incredible tacos. A definite lunch and casual dinner spot!

Good taco... a little generic but size was good and staff was friendly. Would go again.