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Alter House, Clarks Summit, PA

Alter House

4.9
4.9
877 Reviews
$30 and under
American
926 Lackawanna Trl, Clarks Summit, PA 18411

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
Alter House Restaurant and Bar is a family owned Farm-to-Table Restaurant and Event Venue dedicated to seasonal, sustainable cuisine. It is our culinary mission to source the finest ingredients from regional farmers, artisan purveyors and local farms whenever possible. Here at Alter House Restaurant and Bar, sustainability is the forefront of our identity. The seasons will define our menu. Our goal at Alter House is to be the restaurant of choice in Northeast Pennsylvania. Our aim is to provide our guests with unique culinary offerings paired with incredible service, in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. We hold ourselves to the highest possible standard of excellence for food and service, dedicating ourselves to these core values and principles. By doing so, we focus on what we do best – Altering your dining experience.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Whether it’s catering out a private event, a special dinner for two or a small gala, our team will make sure it’s memorable. Our main space is a perfect setting for private dining events that range from 12 to 70 people. Depending on the size of the event, the restaurant space can be divided to accommodate large party dinners. Private dining menus are customized by our talented Culinary Team from seasonally-inspired offerings. Our Outdoor Tented Patio and the Private Dining Room located adjacent to the Alter House Restaurant is ideal for daytime business meetings, bereavements, corporate dinners, social celebrations and cocktail receptions. They both accommodates 12 to 40 people comfortably. Make Alter House your event venue of choice today. For booking or more information contact: alterevents@summitalterhouse.com or by telephone at (570)319.6665
  • Private party facilities
    Whether it’s a special dinner for two or a small gala, our team will make sure it’s memorable. Contact us today for more information!
  • Neighborhood
    Clarks Summit
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 877 people are saying

Alter House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Best Overall

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Best Food

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Best Service

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Best Ambiance

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Best Value

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Kid-friendly

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Innovative

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Healthy

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Hot spot

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Great for fine wines

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Good for special occasions

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Lively

  • Scranton / Poconos

    American

  • Scranton / Poconos

    Most Booked

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Best Overall

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Best Food

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Best Service

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Best Ambiance

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Best Value

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Kid-friendly

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Innovative

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Healthy

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Hot spot

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Great for fine wines

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Good for special occasions

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Lively

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    American

  • Poconos Mountain Region

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alter House delights diners with its "amazing" food, "inventive" cocktails, and "friendly" service. Guests love the "beautiful atmosphere" and "fantastic vegan options." Celebrations are made special with thoughtful touches like handwritten cards. Despite occasional noise, the "impeccable" experience ensures patrons "can't wait to return" to this "extraordinary" restaurant.

877 Reviews
  1. Nocole VIP

    New York City18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious, as always! Thank you for offering vegan options as well az all of the other delicious options! It was a wonderful brunch with our family! Thank you for always providing such attention to detail and for always being accommodating. You guys are truly the best!

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  2. Danielle

    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food and service! The Alter House kitchen and front house team never disappoint, 5 stars hands down.

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  3. Arianna

    Poconos2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A truly wonderful dining experience. The hostess and waitstaff are absolutely amazing, they were friendly and attentive. The food was incredible and came out quickly. The drinks did not disappoint either. We will be returning.

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  4. Jeff

    Poconos1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bartenders were awesome and food/drinks were really good

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  5. Nocole VIP

    New York City18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fantastic, as always! Thank you for the absolutely delicious vegan options! You guys are truly THE BEST when it comes to accommodating food preferences. Thank you for a wonderful brunch celebrating a very special birthday! ❤️

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  6. Nicole

    Poconos6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food. We really enjoyed it.!!!!

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  7. Victoria

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. Food and drinks are always wonderful
    Alter HouseResponded on April 13, 2025
    Victoria, Thank you for your support.

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  8. Art VIP

    Baltimore5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite restaurant! Always on point! Food is always delicious and drinks are perfect!
    Alter HouseResponded on April 13, 2025
    Art, Thank you thank you thank you. See you soon!

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  9. Christine VIP

    New York City36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful as always!!! Cocktails, Food, staff and Owners - All contribute to the Wonderful- Thank you - So glad you are local.
    Alter HouseResponded on April 13, 2025
    Christine, This is such a sweet compliment. Thank you for taking the time to put this out there. We appreciate you!

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  10. April VIP

    New York City44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant offers the most inventive, and delicious, cocktails! There is always something new to try. The food is excellent, and I love the farm to table experience. It's great to be able to support local, when you dine out. The staff is second to none, always making sure you have the best experience. It's one of my favorite restaurants in the area.
    Alter HouseResponded on April 13, 2025
    April, Thank you for trying new things with us! We are grateful for your continual support.

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FAQs

Alter House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (570) 319-6665.

Alter House is rated 4.9 stars by 877 OpenTable diners.

Alter House does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Scranton / Poconos
  4. Poconos Mountain Region
  5. Clarks Summit

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Alter House

926 Lackawanna Trl, Clarks Summit, PA 18411

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Clarks Summit
  • Hours of operation
    Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Whether it’s catering out a private event, a special dinner for two or a small gala, our team will make sure it’s memorable. Our main space is a perfect setting for private dining events that range from 12 to 70 people. Depending on the size of the event, the restaurant space can be divided to accommodate large party dinners. Private dining menus are customized by our talented Culinary Team from seasonally-inspired offerings. Our Outdoor Tented Patio and the Private Dining Room located adjacent to the Alter House Restaurant is ideal for daytime business meetings, bereavements, corporate dinners, social celebrations and cocktail receptions. They both accommodates 12 to 40 people comfortably. Make Alter House your event venue of choice today. For booking or more information contact: alterevents@summitalterhouse.com or by telephone at (570)319.6665
  • Private party facilities
    Whether it’s a special dinner for two or a small gala, our team will make sure it’s memorable. Contact us today for more information!
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