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Spats Cafe & Speakeasy


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4.0 of 5 stars 30 ratings
30 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
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4.0 of 5 stars
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3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#5 of 85 restaurants in State College
  • Cuisines: Cajun & Creole
  • Average price*: $ 20
  • Address: 142 E College Ave, State College, PA 16801-4708
  • Phone:  (814) 238-7010

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3 of 5 stars
blasimon   11 contributions
State College, Pennsylvania
Nov 14, 2009

The Rathskeller, the bar right under Spats, uses the same kitchen. It offers many of the same dishes at a fraction of the price and great beer specials. Of course, it doesn't have the same atmosphere. more

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4 of 5 stars
KEI2001   44 contributions
Philadelphia, PA
Sep 7, 2009

We went to Spats on a recent trip to State College. It was one of my husband's favorite restaurants in town while he was in college, but he hasn't been back in almost 10 years! We got there early on a football weekend and didn't have to wait at all to be seated. It is a small restaurant, so get... more

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5 of 5 stars
emmelman   11 contributions
USA
May 12, 2009

I've taken my mother here twice when she has visited me, both times for a late lunch, and both times we both loved the food. The atmosphere is nice, but the writing on the windows seems a bit cheesy, and the waitstaff can seem distant. more

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5 of 5 stars
PhotoBiker   21 contributions
Pennsylvania
Mar 14, 2009

Depending on your budget, this is a very nice place to go when you want to splurge. The food is all excellent and while the main cuisine is New Orleans style dishes, they do have a variety. They also have an excellent wine, beer, and mixed drink menu, along with some great desserts. The service is usually reasonable and the... more

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5 of 5 stars
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Apr 22, 2008

I went there once and it was amazing but don't be an idiot go downstairs to the bar and get the bar size meal and its a lot cheaper! more

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2 of 5 stars
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Apr 21, 2008

over rated ! The food is ok but not the big easy !!!! more

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3 of 5 stars
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Apr 4, 2008

I prefer getting their food downstairs at the Skeller (early in the evening before it's smoky) more

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5 of 5 stars
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Mar 30, 2008

Lot's of great flavors..great place for diner with that special someone. Reservations needed sometimes. Lunch specials available downstairs at the Skeller. more

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3 of 5 stars
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Mar 5, 2008

Poor variety, but what they do serve is great. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Dec 18, 2007

A nice change, some creole cooking. more

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Spats Cafe & Speakeasy Address

142 E College Ave, State College, PA 16801-4708
Tel: (814) 238-7010
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.