Hungry for some comfort food? Here are 10 locally owned restaurants to try
The USA Today Network has compiled a list of outstanding restaurants in the U.S. for a package that will be appearing soon. In anticipation, The Daily American looked for some great local spots for family dining and suggests these 10 Somerset County dining establishments stack up with the best of them.
Whether you're craving pasta, a burger or a freshly made entree, there's a variety of locally owned restaurants in Somerset County that will fit the bill. Here's a list of 10 local restaurants to try during your next outing.
Davidsville
Fresh Harvest restaurant at Laurel View Village, 1600 Cambridge Drive (restaurant entrance is near the flagpole). 814-288-2880. Open from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Lunch also available for takeout only from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Serves brunch on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a standard breakfast menu and a brunch menu that changes weekly. Full-service restaurant serving soups, salads, sandwiches, a selection of entrees (pasta, meatloaf, chicken, pork chops and fish) and dessert. The Fresh Harvest menu and weekly entree specials are posted online at freshharvestrestaurant.com.
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Jennerstown
Coal Miner’s Diner & Dutch Crumbs, 1640 W. Pitt St. 814-629-5518. Open from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday. Closed on Monday. Family-friendly, full-service American restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating and in-store pickup available. Specials are posted regularly at their Facebook page.
Fat Squirrel Ice Cream & Eatery, 1302 W. Pitt St. 814-521-5065. Open from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m. on Friday, 12 to 9 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Closed on Monday and Tuesday. Full-service, family-friendly American restaurant with a variety of meal selections, including vegeterian, vegan and gluten-free options. Children’s menu for age 12 and under. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Adult beverages are BYOB. More information available online at the-fat-squirrel.com or on their Facebook page.
Flyin Lion Pub & Eatery, 1498 W. Pitt St. 814-703-8177. 814-703-8177. Open from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Family-friendly, full-service American restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining available. Menu choices include appetizers, wings, pizza, soups, salads and sides, sandwiches, pastas, steaks, fish and more. Specials posted on their Facebook page. More information available online at FlyinLionPubandEatery.com or on Facebook.
Green Gables Restaurant, 7712 Somerset Pike. 814-629-9201. Open Friday and Saturday evenings from 4 to 9 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Fine dining restaurant, with menu selections that vary depending on the season, including gluten-free and vegetarian options. Adult beverages are BYOB. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling the restaurant and choosing option 1 for the reservations desk. Menu information is also available by calling the reservations desk and asking for the menu of the day. Website: greengablespa.com.
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Meyersdale
White House Restaurant, 515 Thomas St. 814-634-8145. American food menu, including steak, seafood, salads, sandwiches, homemade bread and soup, kids menu and full bar. Serving Meyersdale since 1956. Dine-in and in-store pickup. Outdoor seating. Daily specials featured on Facebook.
Somerset
Oakhurst Grille & Events Center, 2409 Glades Pike. 814-443-2897. Full-service dining restaurant and banquet facility. Offers full lunch and dinner menu, bar and lounge. Open evenings only Monday through Thursday; open through day Friday through Sunday. Website: oakhurstgrille.com.
Pine Grill Restaurant, 800 N. Center Ave. 814-445-2102. Offers traditional American food in casual dining atmosphere, featuring New York strip steaks, seafood and pasta. Owned by Mark and Pam Miller for more than 34 years. Open evenings only, except on Sunday when open for the day. Website: pinegrill.com.
Stoystown
Shorty’s Restaurant and Bar, 6167 Lincoln Highway (close to the Flight 93 National Memorial entrance). 412-498-3007. Open from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Full-service restaurant offering appetizers, soups, entree salads, crafted burgers and sandwiches, entrees, pizza, wings, desserts and a children’s menu. Gluten-free options and a bar and wine menu available. The current menu, monthly specials and Sunday brunch selections are posted on their Facebook page.
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Windber
Rizzo’s of Windber, 2200 Graham Ave. 814-467-7908. Opens at 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and from 4 to 9 p.m. on Sunday (winter hours, in effect through Mother’s Day). Fine dining Italian family-friendly restaurant serving customers since 1965. Menu includes appetizers, soups, salads, pizza, steaks, pasta, meats and seafood entrees, a kid’s menu and desserts. Contact them for help with special dietary requests. Reservations suggested, call the restaurant after 9 a.m. to reserve a table. More information is available online at rizzosofwindber.com.
This article originally appeared on The Daily American: Local full-service restaurants in Somerset County offer comfort food
