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RESTAURANT SERVICES

Governor Wolf has ordered the statewide shutdown of all non-essential stores, including restaurants and bars, regarding their dine-in services as of March 16, 2020 for at least 2 weeks. Legends Pub (814-863-5080) will offer a limited carry-out and room service menu for our guests and will be using our to-go process for the service. Please call Legends Pub for more details.

If you do not provide a credit card for incidentals when you check in, please utilize the carry-out service.

Thank you for your understanding during these unprecedented times.

 

Gardens Menu

Enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, as well as our award-winning buffets, in style and comfort at The Gardens—a bright, cheerful restaurant with contemporary style, located right here at The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center. Our chefs add modern flair to classic recipes, creating dishes that are sure to become your new favorites—from roasted corn and crab cakes to potato crusted fillet of salmon to delicious salads, sandwiches, and burgers. Try our America’s Bounty Buffet on Friday and Saturday evenings, and enjoy a complimentary mimosa or glass of champagne at our award-winning Sunday brunch buffet.

Our on-site restaurant is open every day for your dining pleasure, and you don’t have to be our hotel guest to enjoy a delicious meal with us.

Due to our brunch popularity, we highly suggest making advanced reservations.

For holidays, dining events and group reservations, please call The Gardens directly at 814-863-5090.

Host an Event at The Gardens

With plenty of free parking and our abundant buffets, The Gardens is the perfect meeting place for a business breakfast or luncheon. The Penn Stater’s beautiful, serene setting also makes it an ideal choice for a quiet dinner or social gathering.

Consider booking your next gathering in the Orchid Room. Accommodating up to 60 people, the Orchid Room affords a private dining area adjacent to Legends Pub, making it ideal for receptions or small dinners, holiday parties, and other social events. 

 

 

 

 

Breakfast Menu
Buffets
The Gardens Continental Breakfast Buffet
9.50
An array of Cereal, Oatmeal, Seasonal Fresh Fruit, Bagels, Freshly Baked Pastries, Penn State Creamery Yogurt & Juice Bar. Coffee & Tea will be brought to you by your server. All other beverages are an additional charge. Offered daily until 10 a.m.
The Gardens Full Breakfast Buffet
11.95
Includes the Continental Buffet items as well as Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries, Bacon, Sausage and our Chef’s Choice Entrée. Offered daily until 10 a.m.
The Gardens Sunday Brunch Buffet
22.50
A lavish spread of Breakfast and Lunch Entrées, Chef Carved Top Round of Beef, Belgium Waffle Station, Omelets Made to Order, Gourmet Salads & Salad Bar, International Cheeses, Fresh Fruit Display, Homemade Pâté, and our Seafood Bar with Peel & Eat Shrimp, Whole Poached Salmon, Smoked Salmon, Caviar & Accompaniments. One complimentary Mimosa or glass of Champagne is offered after 10 a.m. for any guests age 21 or older. Includes a decadent Dessert Buffet as well as Juice, Coffee and Tea. Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m
Starters and Sides
Fresh Seasonal Berries
5.95
Fresh Fruit Cup
4.95
Chilled Grapefruit Half
2.95
Yogurt Parfait
6.25
Turkey Sausage
3.95
Oatmeal, Granola, or Cereal
4.50
English Muffin or Toast
2.95
Freshly-Baked Bagels with Cream Cheese
4.95
Bagel and Lox
9.95
Home Fries
3.50
*May contain pork product
Bacon or Sausage
3.75
From the Griddle
Penn State Lion Belgian Waffle
8.50 / With fresh strawberries & whipped cream - 9.95
Traditional Brioche French Toast
8.50
Cinnamon Streusel French Toast
8.95
Grilled "Stickies"
7.25
Garnished with fresh berries
Buttermilk Pancakes
Full Stack 7.95 / Short Stack 6.95
Banana Pancakes
Full Stack 8.50 / Short Stack 7.50
Blueberry Pancakes
Full Stack 8.95 / Short Stack 7.95
"Eggs"-Travaganza

All Egg Entrees are served with Home Fries (may contain pork product) and a Toasted English Muffin Egg Beaters may be substituted for an additional $1.00 charge

Two Large Eggs
8.50
Prepared any style
Two Large Eggs with Meat
10.50
Prepared any style, your choice of bacon or sausage links.
One Large Egg
7.50
Prepared any style
One Large Egg with Meat
9.50
Prepared any style, your choice of bacon or sausage links
Breakfast Buger
10.50
Turkey sausage patty with fried egg, bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce and tomato on a soft roll with Dutch’s special sauce
Classic Eggs Benedict
11.50
Two poached eggs on an English Muffin with Canadian Bacon & Hollandaise Sauce, served with a broiled tomato half
Three-Cheese Omelet
8.95
Mushroom and Monterey Jack Cheese Omelet
9.50
Ham and Cheddar Cheese Omelet
9.50
The "Veggie" Omelet
9.50
Swiss cheese, spinach, mushrooms, and tomatoes
Beverages
Cranberry Juice, Apple Juice, Pineapple Juice, V8, Tomato Juice, or Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice
2.50
Fresh Orange Juice
3.75
Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, or Hot Tea
2.25
Whole Milk or Skim Milk
2.00
Chocolate Milk
2.25
Lunch Menu
Buffets
GARDENS LUNCH BUFFET
$13.95
Our quick and complete luncheon buffet includes five hot features, house-made soup du jour, deli meats and cheese with relish tray and condiments, gourmet salads, garden fresh salad bar with assorted dressings, international cheese board and artisan breads, fresh fruit display and tempting desserts.
Appetizers
Soup du Jour
Cup - 3.50 / Bowl - 6.50
Cheddar and Ale Soup with Bratwurst
Cup - 4.75 / Bowl - 9.25
Rich and Creamy Cheese Soup with a Touch of Ale, garnished with Sautéed Bratwurst and Green Onion
Breads and Spreads
8.95
Tomato Jam, Hummus, Caponata and Garlic Olive Oil, served with Assorted Artisan Breads (v)
Shrimp Martini
11.95
Jumbo Shrimp with Seaweed Salad and Cocktail Sauce
Featured Flat Bread
7.95
Chef's Daily Creation
Legendary Roasted Corn and Crab Cakes
11.95
Lightly Seasoned Lump Crabmeat and Roasted Corn with Mixed Greens, Spiced Remoulade (gf)
Chicken Fingers
7.95
Ranch Dressing, Barbecue Sauce or Buffalo Sauce
Bucket of Fries
5.95
Served with your choice of 3 sauces: Heinz Ketchup, Tomato Salsa, Buffalo Ranch, Chipotle Aioli, Harissa Aioli, Grange Fair "Blue Ribbon" Ketchup, Sriracha Ketchup, Ranch Dressing or Barbeque Sauce *each additional sauce .75
Nachos Grande
8.95
Fresh Chips tossed with Southwestern Spices and topped with a blend of Cheddar and Gouda Cheese, Roasted Corn and Black Bean Salsa, Tequila Lime Sour Cream and Guacamole
Loaded Potato Skins
8.95
Two stuffed with Bacon and Cheddar Cheese, Two Stuffed with Pulled Barbecued Pork and Cheddar Cheese, served with Sour Cream and Salsa
Spiced Cranberry and Walnut Baked Brie
11.95
Creamy Brie Baked with Candied Spiced Walnuts and Dried Cranberries, Served with Crackers (v)
Smoked Wings
10.95
One Pound of Smoked and Fried Jumbo Wings with Original Hot Sauce or Sweet Chili Glaze, served with House made Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing, Celery Sticks
Salads
The Little Bistro Salad
4.50
Mesclun Greens with Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Carrots and Croutons Your Choice of Dressing
Steel City Steak Salad
12.95
Grilled TenderloinCooked Medium Rare over Greens, Crumbled Smoked Cheddar, White Balsamic Vinaigrette, Topped with French Fries and Drizzled with Chimichurri Sauce
Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad
8.95
Baby Spinach and Arugula tossed with Heirloom Tomatoes, Red Onion, Honey Walnuts and Spiced Honey Lime Dressing * With grilled chicken 12.95
Caesar Salad
7.95
Crisp Romaine, Radicchio and Roma Tomatoes, Creamy Caesar Dressing, Romano Cheese Straws ~ Grilled Chicken 11.95 ~ Three Jumbo Shrimp 13.95 ~ 4oz. Medium Rare Steak 14.25
Sandwiches
Caesar BLT Sandwich
8.95
Crispy Bacon, Romaine Lettuce, Tomato and Caesar Dressing on Toasted Brioche. Mediterranean Spinach Salad House Vinaigrette, Parmesan
Vegetable Panini
8.50
Hummus, Caponata, Grilled Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Red Pepper, Provolone Cheese on Whole Grain Ciabatta Mediterranean Spinach Salad, House Vinaigrette, Parmesan (v)
Featured Half-Sandwich and Soup or Salad Combination
7.95
Featured Half-Sandwich with Cup of Soup du Jour or Bistro Salad - Substitute Seasonal Soup +1.50
Sandwich du Jour
8.50
Whole Featured Sandwich du Jour, served with a Mediterranean Spinach Salad
Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich
8.50
Our House Smoked Pulled Pork, BBQ Sauce, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Red Onion and Tomato on a Soft Pretzel Roll, Pickle and French Fries
Caprese Sandwich
8.95
Warm Toasted Sourdough Bread with Fresh Mozzarella Cheese and Miniature Heirloom Tomatoes tossed with Fresh Basil, Oregano, Olive Oil and Garlic and Finished with a Balsamic Vinegar Reduction, Mediterranean Spinach Salad with House Vinaigrette and Parmesan
The Classic Burger
9.95
6oz. of Ground Sirloin Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion on a Soft Pretzel Roll, Pickle and French Fries.
The Penn Stater Burger
11.95
A Half-Pound of Ground Sirloin, Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Sautéed Onions on a Rustic Roll, Pickle and French Fries
Club Sandwich
9.95
Turkey, Swiss Cheese, Bacon and Mayonnaise on White, Wheat or Rye Bread -Mediterranean Spinach Salad, House Vinaigrette, Parmesan
Reuben Sandwich
9.95
Corned Beef, Swiss cheese, Sauerkraut and Thousand Island Dressing on Grilled Marble Rye, Pickle and French Fries
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
9.95
Grilled Breast of Chicken, Swiss Cheese, Crisp Bacon, Garlic Mayonnaise and Honey Mustard on a Rustic Roll, Pickle and French Fries
Prime Rib Sandwich
12.95
Smoked Sliced Angus Prime Beef with Black Pepper Boursin Cheese and Portobello Mushroom on Onion Poppy Brioche Roll, Pickle and French Fries
Ham, Mushroom, and Swiss Panini
8.95
Ham, Sautéed Mushrooms and Swiss Cheese with Herlocher’s Mustard on Whole Grain Ciabatta with Pickle and Mediterranean Salad
Dinner Menu
Appetizers
Shrimp Martini
11.95
Jumbo Shrimp and Seaweed Salad and Cocktail Sauce
Breads and Spreads
8.95
Tomato Jam, Hummus, Caponataand Garlic Olive Oil, with Assorted Artisan Breads (vegetarian)
Spiced Cranberry and Walnut Baked Brie
11.95
Creamy Baked Brie with Candied Spiced Walnuts and Dried Cranberries served with Crackers (vegetarian)
Legendary Roasted Corn and Crab Cakes
11.95
Lightly Seasoned Lump Crabmeat and Roasted Corn with Mixed Greens, Spicy Remoulade (gluten-free)
Soups and Salads
Soup du Jour
Cup 3.50 / Bowl 6.50
Cheddar and Ale Soup with Bratwurst
Cup 4.75 / Bowl 9.25
Rich and Creamy Cheese Soup with a Touch of Ale, Garnished with Sautéed Bratwurst and Green Onion
The Little Bistro Salad
4.50
Mesclun Greens, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Carrots, and Croutons, choice of dressing (vegetarian)
Caesar Salad
7.95
Crisp Romaine, Radicchio, Parmesan, Croutons and Roma Tomatoes with Creamy Caesar Dressing and Romano Cheese Straws
Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad
8.95
Baby Spinach, Arugula, Heirloom Tomatoes, Red Onion, Honey Walnuts and Spiced Honey Lime Dressing ~Add Grilled Chicken 12.95
Entrees
All Natural Fennel Pollen Herb Chicken
16.50
Fennel Pollen and Herb Roasted All-Natural Chicken Breast with Fig Chutney, Smashed Red Potatoes flavored with Sour Cream and Roasted Garlic
Pretzel Chicken
15.50
Pretzel Crusted All-Natural Chicken Breast topped with a Brown Honey Mustard Sauce, Smashed Red Potatoes flavored with Sour Cream and Roasted Garlic
Broiled Scallops
19.95
Fresh Sea Scallops Broiled with Limoncello Butter, Wild Rice Medley
Mushroom Ravioli
16.95
Mushroom Ravioli with Brie Mornay Sauce, Sautéed Mushrooms and Truffle Balsamic Glaze served with Chef’s Choice Vegetables (vegetarian)
Flat Iron Pork Paprikash
17.95
A Classic Hungarian Sauce flavored with Paprika and Tomato and finished with Sour Cream, served with Spinach Spaetzle and Chef’s Choice Vegetable
Tournedos of Beef with Blue Cheese Gratin
22.95
Twin 4oz Beef Tenderloin Medallions Pan Roasted, Finished with Blue Cheese and Panko Bread Crumbs, Potato Pancakes, Port Wine Sauce
Honey Almond Tilapia
16.95
Fresh Fillet of Tilapia Crusted with Almonds, Complemented with a Honey Beurre Blanc and a Wild Rice Blend
Potato Crusted Fillet of Salmon
17.95
Champagne, Sour Cream and Chive Sauce, Complemented with a Blend of Wild Rice
Grilled 12 oz. Delmonico Steak
25.95
Topped with Classic Diane Butter flavored with Wild Mushrooms, Dijon Mustard, Shallots, Garlic and Brandy, Accompanied by a Baked Potato
Lamb Chops
25.95
Pan-seared Lamb Chops with Apple and Mint Compote served with Potato Pancakes and Chef’s Choice Vegetables
Catch of the Day
Market Price
Our Chef Prepared Fresh Fish of the Day
America's Bounty Buffet

Friday, March 13th and Saturday, March 14th, 2020

5:30 p.m until 9 p. m.

$25.95 per person
Children ages 6-12 are half price, and children ages 5 and under are complimentary.

**Menu subject to change**

Featured Entrees
New England Clam Chowder
Marinated Sirloin Steak with Au Poivre Sauce
Thai Coconut Roasted Bell & Evans Chicken with Basmati Rice
Pork Tenderloin Roulade with Caramelized Leek & Boursin Sauce ~ Pan Fried Gnocchi with Bacon
Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Roasted Garlic Smashed Redskin Potatoes
Shrimp & Scallops in Vodka Sauce with Tortellini
Grilled Swordfish with Cucumber & Tomato Vinaigrette
Flounder Kiev with Seasoned Panko ~ Arugula Salad
New Zealand Greenshell Mussels with Spicy Chili Garlic Sauce
Fried Seafood Sampler with Traditional Remoulade
Garde Manger
Tossed Salad with Fresh Vegetable Garnitures and Assorted Dressings
Four Gourmet Salads
Assorted Pates
International Cheese Display
Fresh Fruit
Artisan Breads
Peel and Eat Shrimp
Smoked Salmon
Decorated Poached Salmon
Imported Caviar with Classic Garnitures
Dessert
OUR FAMOUS ASSORTMENT OF FRESH BAKED DESSERTS FROM THE PENN STATE BAKERY AND PSU CREAMERY ICE CREAM
Sunday Brunch Buffet

Sunday, March 15, 2020

10 a. m. to 2 p. m.

$22.50 per person
Includes a complimentary mimosa or glass of champagne

**Menu subject to change**

Breakfast Items
Scrambled Eggs with Grilled Vegetables, Pesto & Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
Bacon and Sausage
Home Fried Potatoes
Stickie Crème Brule French Toast
Poached Eggs on Bubbles & Squeak, Whole Grain Mustard Hollandaise
Lunch Items
Jerked Ham with Macaroni & Cheese Soup
Corned Lamb with Cabbage & Spring Vegetables, Jus Lie
Fillet of Cod with Smoked Salmon Mousse, Champagne Vinaigrette, Arugula Salad
Pepita Crusted Breast of Chicken, Ricotta Risotto with Fresh Basil, Jus Lie
Curry Roasted Potatoes
Medley of Vegetables
Weekly Featured Items
Omelet Station
Belgium Waffles
with Whipped Cream and Berries
Smoked Salmon
Poached Salmon
Peel and Eat Shrimp
Caviar and Traditional Accompaniments
Homemade Pâtés
Salad Bar with Fresh Vegetable Garnitures
Four Entrée Salads
International Cheese Display
Dessert Buffet
Our Famous Assortment of Fresh Baked Desserts, Cookies, Fresh Fruit Display, Bread Pudding and Creamery Ice Cream
Artisan Breads