The Loading Dock Bar & Grill

After 6 months traveling, first stop after landing at the airport. First Class atmosphere and service. Don't need to look at the menu, 12oz New York Strip, Medium rare. Beer Selection and tap system is the best. Drinking an IPA from State College, Robin Hood.
8 years ago (27-09-2017)

From the moment my girlfriend and I walked into this place it was busy. Very busy. The hostess said it would be at least an hour wait. We took this as a good sign. They had a bar so we decided to grab the two open seats and order a drink while we waited for our table. The bartender asked us if we'd like a menu to order an appetizer. We said not just yet (we had an hour just until we got a table). But my girlfriend decided she was hungry and could use a snack soon. The next time the bartender came near I asked him if we could see the menu now - he blatantly ignored me, did several more tasks, passed out menus TWO more times before he came back with one for us. He made it clear we were being punished for our iniquities. We ordered an appetizer - it was an enormous basket of fried food. It tasted just as any deep fried food would - no better - no worse. We decided to just remain at the bar to order our entrees. I walked over to the hostess and told her she could cross our names off - that we would be staying at the bar to eat. When we finally got the bartenders attention again (the bar is small and you can easily talk across it) we attempted to order our food. He proceeded to scold us in the Loading Dock Etiquette. He told us that there is a wait to be seated at the bar just as there is for tables. But since we were there already we might as well stay. Are you kidding me? First of all I have never seen a restaurant in all my life that you are not allowed to wait at the bar for your name to be called to a table. And if this is the case why did he wait until after drinks and appetizers but before meals to inform us? And why is there no sign stating this? My steak tasted like it came out of a freezer. My girlfriend ordered the vegetable pasta Alfredo - it was HUGE and OBVIOUSLY FROZEN. It was clearly something like Birdseye Frozen Steamer Microwave bags. YUCK. Basket of fried fat, four absolute & tonics, one steak and one steamer microwave bag - our total came to $150 before tip!!! Seriously, people wait out the door to be over charged for terrible service and worse food. I just do not get it. Here is a tip: smaller portions and balance the cost into quality food.
8 years ago (23-07-2017)

Great place for anyone. A big variety of beer. Make sure you're hungry, portions are huge. There's usually a wait, but well worth it.
8 years ago (07-10-2017)

The hotel is quite nice and clean. The staff is friendly and helpful. The location is fairly quiet and parking is ok but not overly abundant. The bathroom is nice size and fixtures are very good.
8 years ago (23-09-2017)

Very friendly waitresses and waiters. Food is always great and reasonably priced. As you leave all the workers that see you ways say Thank you for visiting. It's such a warm welcome place. We come here at least 2times a month for appetizers and for dinner. You will never find a nicer group of workers who really care how your visit was. Kathy Sullivan Madison Township
8 years ago (15-07-2017)