The Fat Squirrel - Jennerstown
The Fat Squirrel
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Set in a quaint former ice-cream stand in the Laurel Mountains, this inventive diner-meets-gourmet spot delivers generous, globally influenced dishes and showstopping desserts and milkshakes. Service is friendly and accommodating—with chefs happy to modify dishes—while the curated, nostalgic atmosphere and outdoor seating make it a memorable destination. Expect carefully prepared food (not fast), piping-hot plates, and occasional cool dining-room temperatures; small restrooms and tight access may challenge accessibility.
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This is an absolute gem and a must try! They have Menu choices with food fusions that are not found near this area. 2 of us had the Barrimundi with quinoa, lentils and pistachio pesto salsa and whipped feta sauce. The perfect blend. Another picky eater who doesn 't like anything that isn 't meat and potatoes you know the adult version of Mikey had Philadelphia cheese steak macaroni and cheese cavatappi and raved about it through the entire meal and took his leftovers with him. The portions are amazing. Another had a Reuben with fries. The fries are crisp on the outside and softer on the inside. Our Reuben connoisseur says that Reuben was the best ever and it was gone in an instant. Carrot cake was extremely flavorful and moist and the cream cheese had just the right amount of sweet vs tang. Highly recommend the salted caramel Java ice cream! We will definitely be back! Cannot give it higher ratings than 5 stars or I would! Our server was extremely friendly and helpful even though we walked in 40 minutes before close. The chef was kind enough to split a large platter into 2 dishes so we could share. The only problem was the temperature in the dining room could be warmer! BUT it is 35 degrees outside so there 's that. No one of our party of 4 had any complaints. Only accolades for this place.
Had the valentines tasting menu. The flavors in these dishes are on par with Michelin rated restaurants I’ve patronized. This restaurant is an event in itself, in place that is unexpected, in a setting that appeared to be curated to knock you out of your comfort zone serving nostalgia with a side of silly. Well done, we loved it!
Food and service is always excellent. Alex is always friendly and upbeat. We have never been less than impressed with anything we have gotten from here. An impressive variety of things on the menu. The milkshakes are great. It is worth the 40+ minute drive to come out here. This is quite the gem that I am very happy we found. The food and service keep bringing us back.
This is looks like a former ice cream stand but it has excellent food. I had the tacos. They were great. They come with feta and sweet potato! We did carry out. We were about to give up on this area as the people at the “historical” restaurant down the street and the people at our “upscale” cottages were very rude! Ski trip 2022.
