Penn Alps Restaurant & Craft Shop
125 Casselman Rd, Grantsville, MD, 21536
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Address :
125 Casselman Rd
Grantsville, MD, 21536 - Phone (301) 895-5985
- Website https://www.pennalps.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 7:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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John D.
I have just read through every review of this place. Almost all the reviews of the food are bad yet people consistently give it two or three stars. People!! Where are you from? If the food sucks (which is does) give it one star. OK, so let's start with the restaurant which sucks big time. The food is lousy. It's plain as white bread and butter, generally tasteless, and lacks any originality. Oh yea, it is cheap. There's no booze here which otherwise could help dull the pain. If it is possible, the buffet is worse than the menu. I would tell you to run away, but there are very few options around here. The Casslemen Inn about 1.5 miles West on Rt. 40 is not much better but it is betterbut they are closed on Sunday. Further afield there is plenty of good eating in Deep Creek Lake (touristy but only about 30 minutes away) or Cumberland (about 45 minutes away). Good luck, Now, onto the attached store which is full of two kinds of items. One part are unique gifts from the Artesian shops. These are worth looking at even if they are a bit pricey. More on that below. The rest is an assortment of junk which can be found at any road side store. The more "authentic" it is the more expensive it is. Be sure to look for the Made in China stickers. The various sweets and breads etc, suffer from the same fate as the restaurant; plainness. I found several of the candies to be too sweet to the point of being cloying. Generally I'd recommend getting out of here and going next door to the Artesian Village. Here in the village are a set of cabins each with an artist of some sort. There's weaving, iron work, wood work, painting, etc. You can find some unique stuff in here and some of it is quite good. It's not cheap. The reconstructed Yoder house is worth a look-see. Apart from the buildings are the 1930's era iron bridge and the 1812 stone bridge over the river. Definitely worth a walk down to see.
(1)Bradley N.
A nice stop if you have already been to wonderful Casselman's, Penn Alps is more tourist-friendly and full of gift shop nooks and crannies in addition to a hearty menu. When we last ate there, it was in the midst of a howling winter snowstorm that buffeted the roadway and coated the surrounding area in a blanket of white. So everything at Penn Alps was better than average - warmth, good service, hot coffee. Exactly what a tired traveler needed before heading back into the darkness.
(4)Michelle W.
It's always busy here, but don't be fooled. My boyfriend and I made the mistake of assuming a full parking lot equated to good food. However, this is rural Maryland--a full parking lot might just mean it is the only place around. The food is not nearly as good as what you can get at one of the several Sandy's Diners in the area. In fact, the food is not as good as what you can get at most hospital cafeterias (it does look strikingly similar though). If for some reason you do go here, do NOT order the crabcakes. They taste strangely like deep fried tepid coleslaw. A salad of wilted iceberg lettuce came with them. My friends went with the buffet. Most of the food looked kind of mushy and overcooked, but the fried chicken was decent. I also don't recommend the corn dish. It is made of partially rehydrated dried corn. I repeat, do NOT order the crabcakes.
(2)Matt D.
Home cook n and lots of fresh local grown veggie options quiet little place not far from main highway.....i would Def come back .....looks a little run down from the outside but inside very nice and clean i had the special....meatloaf very good ....lots of fresh made bake goods and sauces in the lobby and dont forget the homemade jellys and jams ...check out the village across the parking lot nice place to stop for a break from driving let the kids strech there legs a bit.....not to bad on the wallet either
(5)Bill B.
Great food. Great value, especially the Sunday brunch! Veggie burger, salad bar, and 2 vegetarian soups, as well as great dessert options!
(5)Shawn P.
I went here while coming back home from the Pittsburgh area. The food was just ... meh. My daughter liked her mac and cheese, my wife didn't particularly like the sausage sandwich (too greasy), and I was okay with it. The salad bar wasn't too bad; I went there at 1pm so I (or anyone else) shouldn't really expect greatness. Our waitress was good, so no complaints there. Our hostess was talking straight to me and got annoyed when I asked her to repeat the specials for my blind wife, but nothing spectacular. But what really killed it for me was the atmosphere. The echoes made even normal conversation seem louder. I felt as if other patrons were expecting complete quiet (that a family with two kids under 10 won't really provide) and that we were intruding on their special moment of quietude. Who knows -- that was probably 100% in my head, although I've been to a number of white-cloth establishments with my older daughter and not felt like this. Maybe this wasn't the best place to lunch with a 7 y/o and a 4 month old during a 6 hour car trip, and maybe I am raising a pair of unique hellions that are unable to use their indoor voices and are destined for a special brand of post-Millennial entitlement. Maybe I need to just stick with Red Robin and other chain places until my children hit 18. With that said, though, the food wasn't good enough (IMO) to warrant a special "date night" trip without kids. I did see other parents/families with kids about my older daughter's age (she's 7), so maybe it was just me feeling this. My wife was ready to get out, we didn't even look in the craft shop and Spruce Village as we just felt we were intruding on things. Long story short: I just had the feeling of a place that had seen its best days 30 years ago and didn't really want my family there.
(2)Andrew M.
Great omelets and the home fries are some of the best. Get a table by the fireplace and grab a local treat on the way out in the craft shop. Very quaint, a must stop if you are on your way to Morgantown.
(4)Dave L.
I have really enjoyed coming here for the food over the years. It is in a beautiful scenic location not far from a beautiful old stone arch bridge. The restaurant staff has been always been very friendly and helpful asn my family and I came in for a moderately priced an delicious meal.
(5)Troy S.
I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. I have eaten here a few times and I have never been overly impressed. The prices aren't bad so they have that going for them. compared to other comfort food/ Amish style restaurants that I have eaten at, this place doesn't quite hold up. I thought the craft shop was kind of cool if you want to the local history of an area. They have tons of books/pamphlets that explain historical importance (albeit local importance) of certain buildings, people, etc. If I grew up in the area, I would probably sit down and read a few.
(3)Leah F.
My husband and I stopped here on our way back to DC from a wedding in Morgantown, WV after spotting their billboard on the highway. It was about 2 miles off the highway exit and the path was well marked. My husband ordered the Reuben sandwich with salad bar and I had a bowl of chicken and rice soup. Both the soup and sandwich were great! Tasty, well-made, and very satisfying. All the staff seemed very pleasant and the prices are low. My only complaint is that it was a cold day and the interior of the restaurant was freezing. I kept my jacket on the entire time.
(4)Dirk J.
You're probably expecting some type of nice quality resturant tucked away in an alpine village with old school home cooking - NOT!! The food here is downright bad - I mean the type of bad that only comes from a high school kid left alone to cook for themselves for a month and all they can do is cook from boxes and cans. What this place serves up is prepackaged mixes, canned fruits, cheap meats, overlooked and over salted everything. So much promise! What a disappointment!! Save your money, stay away - this place needs to go bankrupt so someone else can come in and take it over!
(1)Rick T.
This place is fine for what it is. Basic food served buffet-style at a great price. But I feel like I give so many 4s and 5s in my review, and this place really doesn't compare with them. Still, everything on the buffet was well-prepared and tasty.
(2)Heather W.
Ok I have to say that I was disspaointed when I went for a family vacation this past weekend and Penn Alps has changed for the worse. I am so upset. Everything used to be fresh and home made... Not anymore, that is long gone. They have changed owners, the waitresses have bought the restaurant and are managing it. It's a cool thing to have happen but they didn't keep it the same. The green beans were poured straight out of a can and barely warm, no salt of seasoning of any kind. The maccaroni could have been Kraft as far as my tastebuds were concerned. They had fried shirmp and some fish and seafood for the Friday buffet, but I only tried the fish and shrimp. They were both horrible. There was a lack of options, I remember there being many more options years ago. One thing they did add that I don't recall is self serve fresh icecream... not soft serve... which it pretty nice. The buffet costs $12 and it pained me to pay that price. We went for breakfast the next day. Another huge mistake. This time it's only $6, not so painful. They had good bacon but they had really huge sausage, not breakfast sausage links. They had some omlet thing and my step mom said she liked it. They had some kind of potato slivers, sooo bland, literally they were only potatoes and oil. They shouldn't be afraid to season their food! EDIT: after receiving a rather rude message from someone I have been informed that this place was not purchased by the waitresses and I have been deemed "stupid". I will never patronize this restaurant again. Go to castlemans down the road
(3)F L.
A great deal of potential in this quaint location. However, all is lost... no destroyed, by the horrendous food. From the looks (and taste) of the offerings, the chef has only one tool in his belt -- a can opener. Nothing was fresh. Even the lettuce was one leaf in the grave with its brown color and mushy texture.
(1)Jeff C.
$15 buffet, best main items are the braised beef (tender and flavorful, just salty enough) and fried chicken (crunchy batter covering juicy white-meat portions). Help yourself to as much blackberry cobbler and ice cream as you like. Special treat-- try a bit of nut bread dipped in apple butter, good with the salad, but go ahead and have some more with the main and dessert courses. Excellent sweet ice tea, pass on the coffee. Cart off some jam and pancake mix on the way to the car. Busy at lunch, but food is freshest then. Super friendly staff. Family (not fine) dining. Superior to almost anywhere else in this price range in this area -- alternative if you're choosing a route from Washington, Baltimore, or Philadelphia to Pittsburgh or Columbus, try Summit Diner in Somerset PA.
(4)Brandi K.
Penn Alps is located in a historic building that was once a log tavern. The restaurant has expanded since those days, and now includes a large craft shop and a candy shop in the lobby. The property adjoins the Spruce Forest Artisan Village, Stanton's Mill (a working grist mill built in 1797), and the Casselman Bridge (originally built in 1813), making it an interesting place to walk and take photos. I ate here recently with my extended family, and we had a wonderful time. We had a group of 8 and we were seated right away at a large and comfortable table. Everyone was friendly and the atmosphere was very pleasant. I appreciated the fact that the German-influenced menu (read: "meatery") had a vegetarian option besides the buffet, which had a decent salad bar but was more than I'd want to pay for just salad. I ordered the chickpea burger, which came with homemade potato chips. The burger didn't knock my socks off (it tasted oddly like mashed potatoes), but it was not bad and the chips were good. My dad said that the buffet was decent, and my cousin ordered a turkey reuben that looked good. My daughter ordered mac and cheese that looked suspiciously like Kraft, but hey--she's 5 and wasn't complaining. When we left, we agreed that while Penn Alps is no gastronome's dream, we truly didn't care. This is unlikely to be the tastiest meal of your life, but it could be the most fun. If you have time when you're in the area, check out Hill Top Fruit Market, which is also on U.S. 40.
(4)Brian O.
Since Penn Alps is nearby to family and friends back east, we visit the restaurant quite often. If you were rating the location for historical value and atmosphere only, the rating would be a 5. However, it seems that the quality of their food rating has to be less. We were there this morning for a gathering of approximately 25 people. We actually had our own small dining room which was very nice. We all had the breakfast buffet to eat. There was plenty of food available, but the quality could have been much better. We have been there in the past for a dinner buffet and they do have some nice freshly sliced meats (ham, lamb, and beef).
(3)liza c.
This isn't the best "craft" shop I've ever been to, nor is it the best restaurant. There are a couple of things that make it amazing though: a) Penn Alps Artisan Village is really sweet. Although some of the artisans lack a real artistry and swing closer towards housewife crafts, those that ARE highly talented artisans are impeccable. Plus, the village itself is adorable. I recommend going at Christmas as well, when the place reeks of apple butter and cinnamon and the old-fashioned carols abound. b) The people couldn't be friendlier, or more hospitable. And c) the menu has a veggie burger that is just as tasty as it is surprising. It's homemade, delicious, and pretty atypical. This is a definite recommendation for those traveling around the area. My three stars are based just on the craft shop itself and the remainder of the restaurant qualities, but believe me, it is still worth a trip. Besides, you will undoubtedly be impressed by the rest of the scenery, including the Casselman Bridge which abuts the Penn Alps property.
(3)Diana P.
We stopped here because we have always loved this place and felt it would be a good quick place to stop on our excursion to Morgantown, WV. It was a disappointment. Mostly because of the service. Food was ok, but the prices have gone up considerably. The buffet (which we got) was 12.99 a person. We weren't looking to stuff ourselves and we each had a salad and a plate of entree stuff. No dessert (watching the figures, you know). Anyway, we waited to be seated, we waited for our check, and when we didn't get it, went to the register to pay, and the attendant left to attend to a large birthday part group that had just entered. We didn't have time to look at the crafts as we had planned. Anyway, I guess I'd go back in a pinch, but it's not like I remembered.
(2)justin p.
A good old fashioned Sunday after church kind of restaurant. Comfort food galore. And a buffet too. They have a gift shop where they sell local jellies and jams and the like, and there is an adjacent outdoor craft village as well. Check it out when you're in the area.
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