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Thanksgiving

Join us for a Thanksgiving celebration at The Nittany Lion Inn, which will be held on November 28 from 12:00 PM - 4 PM within the Ballroom.

Reservations may be made online

For Large Groups please call: 814-865-8500, then dial 0, and ask to be transferred to the restaurant. 

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TO TELL
THE TALE

Welcome to Lionne, situated in the Nittany Lion Inn’s historic main dining room, an institution in and of itself since the hotel’s 1931 inception. Here, the focus on service and hospitality from our community living room extends to the dinner table. From its first day of operation, the dining room has provided comfort and care for both patron and staff. Lou Silvi, general manager of the Inn from 1958 to 1967, championed ideal working conditions for servers. In 1996, General Manger Jim Purdum established the kitchen and dining rooms as educational institutions, setting the stage for the exceptional culinary journey to follow.

  • LIONNE Hours

  • Breakfast Daily From 7:00AM - 10:00AM (Last Seating 9:30AM)
  • Monday Closed for Dinner
  • Sunday, Tuesday - Thursday 5PM - 9PM
  • Friday & Saturday 5PM - 10PM

Inspired Dining Historic Setting

PURE
ELEGANT
REFINED

At Lionne today, each dish is meticulously crafted with the freshest regional ingredients, celebrating Central Pennsylvania’s bounty of small farms and culinary artisans. From classic Inn dishes to exquisite plated creations, our menu reflects a dedication to superior quality. Beverage options, including innovative cocktails made with top-shelf spirits, a diverse local beer selection and robust wine list, have been thoughtfully curated to enrich our guests’ time spent with us. We hope you enjoy your visit, where our attentive staff ensures a relaxed atmosphere in which you can savor every moment.

Modern Take Regional Tradition

Led by a team of passionate chefs, Lionne champions a kitchen-to-farm philosophy, working closely with local growers, artisans, and purveyors. The result: an ever-evolving menu that balances bold innovation with heartfelt homage to regional favorites.

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The 1855 Lounge is a haven for cocktail connoisseurs. Sip smoky bourbon creations, vintage-inspired gin martinis, or locally crafted beer while sampling artful small plates. Every pour reflects careful curation, with nods to Penn State’s storied past and the Inn’s legacy of hospitality.

Signature Spirits Historic Charm

About 1855

Patrons can enjoy a curated selection of top-shelf spirits, innovative cocktails, and a diverse array of local beers and wines. Signature drinks, such as the Smoked Buick—featuring Basil Hayden Bourbon with Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur and flamed orange—and the White Linen, a refreshing blend of Tanqueray Gin with St. Germain Elderflower and cucumber, showcase the lounge’s commitment to quality and creativity.

1855 Lounge Menu

  • 1855 Kitchen Hours

  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday - Sunday 4:00PM – 10:00PM

  • 1855 Bar Hours

  • Monday Closed
  • Sunday, Tuesday - Thursday 4:00PM – 10:00PM
  • Friday - Saturday 4:00PM – 11:00PM

"Our art is whatever comes fresh on the market, I love to get it, play with it and create new things.”

Executive Chef Mirko Loeffler, CEC.

artisanal craftsmanship

Elegant & Timeless

Host your next gathering in a space where classic charm meets contemporary flair. From intimate dinners to milestone celebrations, Lionne & the 1855 Lounge provide an unforgettable backdrop for special events.

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opening hours

  • LIONNE Hours

  • Breakfast Daily From 7:00AM - 10:00AM (Last Seating 9:30AM)
  • Monday Closed for Dinner
  • Sunday, Tuesday - Thursday 5PM - 9PM
  • Friday & Saturday 5PM - 10PM

  • 1855 Kitchen Hours

  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday - Sunday 4:00PM – 10:00PM

  • 1855 Bar Hours

  • Monday Closed
  • Sunday, Tuesday - Thursday 4:00PM – 10:00PM
  • Friday - Saturday 4:00PM – 11:00PM

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BEVERAGES

COFFEE

5

ESPRESSO

5

CAPPUCCINO

7

TEA

5

FRUIT & VEGETABLE JUICES

6

MILK

6

SMOOTHIE OF THE DAY

9

BLOODY MARY

14

MORNING FAVORITES

3 EGG OMELET

16

Cheese, Spinach, Tomato, Onion, Mushroom, Green Peppers, or Ham Served with Breakfast Potato

3 EGGS ANY STYLE

12

Served with Bacon or Sausage Links, Breakfast Potato

BREAKFAST FRUIT BOWL

10

Served with Vanilla Parfait

HOT OATMEAL.

10

Topped with Brown Sugar and Blue Berries

TOASTED BAGEL

10

With Philadelphia Cream Cheese

TOASTED BAGEL +

16

With Cream Cheese, Smoked Salmon, Capers and Onion

BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST

14

With Bourbon Maple Syrup

PENN STATE WAFFLE

16

With Berries, Powder Sugar and Maple Syrup

AVOCADO TOAST

16

With Multi Grain Bread, Arugula and Tomato, Served with Sunnyside Up Egg

SIDES

CRISPY BACON

4

AMISH BREAKFAST SAUSAGE

5

FRUIT COCKTAIL

6

CAGE FREE EGG

4

CROISSANT

6

MUFFIN OR DANISH

6

ASSORTED YOGURT

5

CEREAL BOX WITH MILK OF CHOICE

6

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of
foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. GF – Gluten Free, V – Vegetarian, DF – Daily Free

BEGINNING

HOUSE GRAVE LOX

18

Caper Fondant, Baby Greens, Asparagus Essence, Caviar, Pastry Crisps
GF AVAILABLE WITHOUT CRISP

PAN SEARED FOIE GRAS

24

Honey Brandy Melons, Pistachio, Bacon Raisin Pancake
TREE NUTS

CIDER POACHED BABY BEETS

20

With Honey Cheese, Pomegranate Molasses and Pistachio
GF TREE NUTS V

LIONNE LOBSTER MAC & CHEESE

18

Swiss and Gruyere Cheese, Tarragon

BEEF TARTAR

24

Cider Poached Beets, Micro Arugula, Quail Egg, Melba Toast
DF AVAILABLE WITHOUT TOAST

ONE JUMBO RAVIOLI

16

Asparagus, Mushroom and Ricotta, Brown Butter, Poached Tomato

BRANDIED LOBSTER BISQUE

16

A Nittany Lion Inn Tradition

SALAD

SEARED LONG ISLAND DUCK BREAST

26

Medium Rare, Marinated, Micro Greens, Carrot Honey Essence, Lingonberries, Pickled Mushrooms
GF

BLOODY MARY CAESAR SALAD

16

Sweet Gem Lettuce, Watermelon Relish, Caesar Dressing, Crispy Parmesan
GF AVAILABLE WITHOUT CRISPY PARMESAN

BABY ARUGULA SALAD

15

Burgundy Poached Pear, Local Blue Cheese Quenelle, Candied Walnuts, Apple Cider Jelly
TREE NUTS V

MAIN EVENT

PORK TENDERLOIN

28

Italian Lentil Stew, Honey Mustard Sauce
DF GF

GRILLED 14OZ VEAL CHOP

70

Celery Root Purée, Morel Mushroom Pinot Noir Sauce
GF AVAILABLE WITHOUT CRISPY ONIONS

PAN SEARED NORWEGIAN SALMON FILET

35

Purple Horseradish Mash, Saffron Velouté, Black Garlic Syrup
GF AVAILABLE WITHOUT SAUCE

MARINATED VENISON MEDALLION

48

Brown Butter Mushroom Spaetzle, Gin Berry Sauce

8 OZ FILET MIGNON

52

Blue Cheese Potato Au Gratin, Madagascar Green Peppercorn Sauce
GF AVAILABLE WITHOUT SAUCE

COCONUT CURRY CHICKEN BREAST

30

Coconut Curry Sauce, Fruits, Forbitten Black Rice, Crispy Prawn Chip
SHELLFISH GF AVAILABLE WITHOUT PRAWN CHIP

FRESH LINGUINI

24

Asparagus Pesto, Vegetables, Mushrooms, Spanish Olive Oil, Italian Parmesan, Crispy Leeks
V TREE NUTS GF VERSION AVAILABLE

PAN SEARED SEA SCALLOPS

45

Lobster Sauce, Black Garlic Risotto Topped with Maryland Crab

SMOKY LENTIL AND BEAN STEW

26

Baked in Cast Iron, Topped With Winter Vegetable Mosaic and House-made Saffron Burrata and Pea Shoot Purée
GF V

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of
foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. GF – Gluten Free, V – Vegetarian, DF – Daily Free

DRAFT
BOTTLES / CANS

DESSERT

CHAI TEA CHEESECAKE

12

Gingerbread, Chantilly, Cream Anglaise

TRIO ICE CREAM FLIGHT

9

ALLERGEN VARY BY FLAVOR

RED WINE & BOURBON POACHED PEAR,

13

Spices, Whipped Mascarpone, Candied Walnuts, Orange Curd
TREE NUTS GF

WARM APPLE POMEGRANATE CRISP

14

Oat Streusel, Vanilla Gelato

CHOCOLATE CAKE

12

Fresh Berries, Orange Coulis, Strawberry Tangerine Sorbet
GF V VERSION AVAILABLE

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of
foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. GF – Gluten Free, V – Vegetarian, DF – Daily Free

DRAFT
BOTTLES / CANS

By the Glass

SPARKLING WINE

Avissi Prosecco -

(187ml) 12

Chandon Brut Rosé -

(187ml) 18

Moet & Chandon Imperial -

(187ml) 24

WHITE WINE

J. Lohr Chardonnay

14

Monterey, CA

Wines of Coppola Chardonnay

12

CA

Gabbiano Pinot Grigio

9

Italy

J. Lohr White Bay Riesling

11

Monterey

Squealing Pig Rosé

11

Australia

Daou Sauvignon Blanc

18

Paso Robles, CA

Silver Moki Sauvignon Blanc

12

Marlborough

RED WINE

THE CALLING CABERNET SAUVIGNON

21

Paso Robles, California

FRANCISCAN CABERNET SAUVIGNON

14

California

ALTOS MALBEC

14

Mendoza

J. LOHR MERLOT

14

Paso Robles, California

RIPORTA MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO

15

Italy

WINES OF COPPOLA PINOT NOIR

15

California

By the Bottle

SPARKLING WINE

Vueve Cliquot Brut Champagne Rose

105

Champagne

J Vineyards Cuvee 20

155

Russian River Vally, CA

Moet & Chandon Nectar Imperial Rose

299

Chardonnay

Willamette Valley Vineyards Dijon Clone 2016

62

Paso Robles

FIsher Vineyards Mountain Estate Chardonnay 2021

165

Carneros

J Lohr October Night

72

CA

Rombauer 2023

84

CA

Stags Leap Chardonnay

65

CA

Orin Swift Mannequin 2021, Chardonnay, California

92

CA

Jayson Chardonnay

124

Australia

Cabernet Sauvignon

Daou Cabernet 2022

45

Paso Robles

Smith and Hook 2022

65

Central Valley

Oberon 2021

72

Paso Robles

Quilt 2022

78

Napa

J Lohr Hilltop 2021

84

Paso Robles

Sequoia Grove 2021

94

Napa

COCKTAILS

HOUSE MANHATTAN

15

Sazerac Rye, Sweet Vermouth, Tobacco Bitters

VESPER MARTINI

16

Hendricks Gin, Ketel One Vodka, Lillet Blanc

HOUSE OLD FASHIONED

15

Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Brown Sugar Treacle, Angostura Bitters, Orange Bitters

HOUSE NEGRONI

15

Beefeater Gin, Campari, Lillet Blanc

KEYSTONE

15

Hendricks Gin, Lemon Juice, Ogreat Treacle, Angostura Bitters

OLD MAIN

16

Basil Hayden Bourbon, Sweet Vermouth, Benedectine, Angostura Bitters

MOUNT LAUREL

17

Scapegrace Black Gin, Cynar Amaro, Madeira Wine, Vanilla Bitters & Orange Bitters

STAYCATION

14

Meyers Dark Rum, Campari, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice, Brown Sugar Treacle

PENNSYLVANIA BUCK

15

Bulleit Bourbon, Lemon Juice, Simple, Muddle Strawberry, Rhubarb Bitters

SMOKED BUICK

15

Basil Hayden Bourbon, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur And Orange Bitters, Flamed Orange

ZERO PROOF

GETTING HEATED

9

Sliced Jalapeños Mixed with Lime Juice, Agave, Orange Juice and Coconut Milk

RASPBERRY PINEAPPLE CRUSH

9

Fresh Lemon Juice, Mixed with Raspberry Syrup, Pineapple Juice, Smashed Raspberries and Lemons

CREAMY CHERRY

8

Cherry, Lime and Simple Syrup Topped with Frothed Heavy Cream

BLUE THUNDER

9

Lemonade and Starry Mixed with Blue Raspberry Syrup Topped with Energy Drink

bEER

DRAFT

1855 Lager

7

Stella Artois

7
BOTTLES / CANS

Robin Hood Brewing* - Seasonal Wheat

7

Robin Hood Brewing* - Bulls IPA

7

Boal City Brewing* - Hefeweizen

7

Boal City Brewing* - Blonde Ale

7

Axemann Brewing* - Titan Stout

8

Axemann Brewing* - Blue Stripe

6

Cinderlands Brewing* - Squish Hazy Pale Ale

8

Corona

7

Blue Moon

6

Coors Light

6

Bud Light

6

0.0 Heineken

7

(non-alcoholic)

Chef Recommended Small Bites for Your Pleasure

MARINATED PITTED OLIVES AND SPICED NUTS (VG)

9

CRAB CAKE OVER AVOCADO MOUSSE

12

TUNA POKE WITH CUCUMBER

10

BISON MEATBALLS WITH TOMATO COMPOTE

10

BRAISED PORK BELLY OVER CANNELLINI BEAN PUREE (GF)

12

MACARON TRIO (GF)

12

RUM BALLS

7

1855 Lounge Signature Cocktails

SMOKED BUICK

Billowing fragrant smoke, each sip more complex than the last. Basil Hayden Bourbon, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur and Orange Bitters, Flamed Orange and Maraschino Cherry Garnish

18

WHITE LINEN

Tanqueray Gin, St. Germain Elderflower, Cucumber, Local Honey and Lime Acid, Lemon Peel Garnish

15

THE VALLEY

Ketel One Citron Vodka, Fresh Lime Juice, Dry Vermouth, Grapefruit Bay Leaf Simple Syrup, Cranberry Juice, Grapefruit Peel Garnish

15

OLD COALY

Casamigos Mezcal and Reposado, Agave Nectar, Fresh Lemon/Lime Juice, Orange Acid Sea Salt, Flamed Orange Peel Garnish

16

THE LIVING ROOM

Bulleit Rye Whiskey, Absinthe, Sugar Cube and Peychaud’s, Lemon Peel Garnish

15

Temperance Drinks (Zero Proof)

GETTING HEATED

Sliced Jalapeños Mixed with Lime Juice, Agave, Orange Juice and Coconut Milk

9

RASPBERRY PINEAPPLE CRUSH

Fresh Lemon Juice, Mixed with Raspberry Syrup, Pineapple Juice, Smashed Raspberries and Lemons

9

BLUE THUNDER

Lemonade and Starry Mixed with Blue Raspberry Syrup Topped with Energy Drink

9

Draft Beer

1855 Lager

7

Stella Artois

7

Bottled and Canned Beer

Robin Hood Brewing* - Seasonal Wheat

7

Robin Hood Brewing* - Bulls IPA

7

Boal City Brewing* - Hefeweizen

7

Boal City Brewing* - Blonde Ale

7

Axemann Brewing* - Titan Stout

8

Axemann Brewing* - Blue Stripe

6

Cinderlands Brewing* - Squish Hazy Pale Ale

8

Corona

7

Blue Moon

6

Coors Light

6

Bud Light

6

0.0 Heineken

7

(non-alcoholic)

* Local Pennsylvania Brewery

Wines by the Glass

SPARKLING / WHITE

Avissi Prosecco -

(187ml) 12

Chandon Brut Rosé -

(187ml) 18

Moet & Chandon Imperial -

(187ml) 24

J. Lohr Chardonnay / Monterey, CA

14

Wines of Coppola Chardonnay / CA

12

Gabbiano Pinot Grigio / Italy

9

J. Lohr White Bay Riesling / Monterey

11

Squealing Pig Rosé / Australia

11

Daou Sauvignon Blanc / Paso Robles, CA

18

Silver Moki Sauvignon Blanc / Marlborough

12

RED

The Calling Cab. Sauvignon / Paso Robles, CA

20

Franciscan Cabernet Sauvignon / CA

12

Altos Malbec / Mendoza

11

J. Lohr Merlot / Paso Robles, CA

12

Riporta Montepulciano D’Abruzzo / Italy

15

Wines of Coppola Pinot Noir / CA

15