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Duffy's Tavern
Welcome to Duffy's Tavern, a delightful corner of Boalsburg, PA, where history and culinary charm embrace. Nestled at 113 E Main St, this historic tavern not only serves fantastic food but also paints a picturesque image of colonial architecture, making it a must-visit for those seeking both great meals and a unique dining atmosphere.
Duffy's Tavern is widely regarded for its comforting soups, a highlight of their menu, with options like French Onion Au Gratin and Crab Bisque, each priced affordably at just $5.00. Flavors are rich and robust, as many patrons rave about their enjoyments of the soups, with one customer stating, “The soup rocks”—a testament to the culinary prowess within these walls.
The menu extends beyond warming bowls, featuring vibrant salads such as the Thai Peanut Salad and the Spiced Pear Salad, both priced at $12.00. These salads are crafted with fresh ingredients and showcase thoughtful flavor combinations, making them perfect complements to the hearty soups.
- Historical Ambiance: Duffy's exudes a rustic charm, making it feel like a step back in time.
- Exceptional Service: Despite occasional delays during peak times, the attentive wait staff goes above and beyond, ensuring a pleasant experience.
- Versatile Dining Options: With offerings such as outdoor seating and catering, Duffy's accommodates both casual dining and special celebrations.
- Happy Hour Specials: Perfect for unwinding after a long day with beloved friends or family.
The tavern offers more than just savory soups and salads; it is a full-fledged dining experience. Patrons have described varied delightful interactions with many dishes, from well-prepared pork chops to the exquisite calamari. You’ll find something for every palate at Duffy’s—a sentiment echoed by the many repeat visitors enthused by their consistently high-quality meals.
As you enter, expect laughter and a buzz of conversation amidst a calm yet lively environment, ideal for groups and families alike—including a kid-friendly menu. Whether you're stopping by for lunch, dinner, or even some happy hour delights, Duffy's Tavern promises a delightful experience filled with hearty food and a historic backdrop.
If you are in the vicinity of Boalsburg or exploring the nearby State College, make sure to visit Duffy's Tavern; it's not just a meal, but a taste of tradition as well. With the culinary landscape thriving here, you'll be enticed to linger a little longer, savoring the good food and the warm atmosphere.
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“ 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. ”
“ 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. ”
“ 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! ”
“ 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! ”
“ 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. ”
“ 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. ”
