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Feast Your Way Through Cook Forest: Top 10 Must-Try Restaurants! The Sweet Forest Breeze Family love to eat! Especially Ice Cream...

Updated: Jul 2


A little more casual


Cooksburg Cafe📍

Address: 115 Riverside Drive, Cooksburg, PA 16217

⭐ Rating: 4.7 Stars

💰 Price Range: $1-$10 per person

📝 Description: Burgers, hotdogs, grilled cheese an a lot of fried food. Great Hershey Ice Cream and large menu of ice cream deserts. Work it off kayaking down the river at the Pale Whale.


DB’s Smokin’ BBQ

📍 Address: 29611 PA-66, Lucinda, PA 16235

⭐ Rating: 4.6 Stars

💰 Price Range: $10-$20 per person

📝 Description: Enjoy mouth-watering smoked meats and southern-style sides at this award-winning barbecue joint. Stop on your way! You won't regret the brisket.



The Sawmill Restaurant

📍 Address: 32873 PA-66, Leeper, PA 16233

⭐ Rating: 3.7 Stars

💰 Price Range: $10-$20 per person

📝 Description: A diner-style menu with breakfast, burgers, and the option to build your own burger. A perfect pit stop on Route 66. Grilled Cheese and a Milkshake! Yes please!





Girls Night & Date Night


The Forest Nook Restaurant

📍 Address: 3121 Forest Rd, Vowinckel, PA 16260

⭐ Rating: 4.5 Stars

💰 Price Range: $10-$20 per person

📝 Description: Home of the famous Schuck Burger and a variety of Italian classics, specialty drinks, and homemade desserts. Don't forget to get a take home bottle of their sauce and shop the Nook Nac Store! Just don't bring back slime into the room!



The Wayside Lucinda Restaurant

📍 Address: 1123 Old Fryburg Rd, Lucinda, PA 16235

⭐ Rating: 4.8 Stars

💰 Price Range: $30-$50 per person

📝 Description: A historic place built in 1873 that has been many types of establishments, one of which was a speak easy! Enjoy high-end dining with fresh, daily prepared options like bacon-wrapped water chestnuts, seafood, and decadent desserts. Perfect for a date night!




Sportsman’s Paradise

📍 Address: 35248 PA-66, Leeper, PA 16233

⭐ Rating: 4.4 Stars

💰 Price Range: $10-$20 per person

📝 Description: With a full American-style menu and versatile seating options, there’s something for everyone here. A favorite is the Turkey Rachel, made with thick sliced turkey!



Farmer’s Inn

📍 Address: 759 Shaffer Rd, Sigel, PA 15860

⭐ Rating: 4.5 Stars

💰 Price Range: $10-$20 per person

📝 Description: A cozy spot with hearty American dishes and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Great for families craving a breakfast buffet or brunch. It also have a small zoon, mini-golf, ice cream shop. Bring some quarters to feed the goats (not the quarters) just some corn!


Pubs, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Spots


Trail’s End Restaurant

📍 Address: 2738 Forest Rd, Cooksburg, PA 16260

⭐ Rating: 4.5 Stars

💰 Price Range: $10-$20 per person

📝 Description: A family-friendly spot with a diverse menu, including comfort foods, soups, and a kids menu for the picky eaters. Check facebook for hours of operations. It is right across from the Deer Meadow RV Park & Top Hill Cabins.



Clarion River Lodge

📍 Address: 159 Coleman Run Rd, Cooksburg, PA 16217

⭐ Rating: 4.6 Stars

💰 Price Range: Varies

📝 Description: Enjoy breakfast, lunch, burgers, and dinner, with events and bands to entertain you while you eat. It is fun to sit outside, listen to some music and have a sit-down meal. They feature a seasonal menu to keep things fresh. The lodge hosts triva night, a burger night on Wednesdays, and breakfast on the weekends.


Cousin Basils

📍 Address: 10638 Route 36, Clarington, PA 15828

⭐ Rating: 4.3 Stars

💰 Price Range: $10-$20 per person

📝 Description:  A great option all year long. The menu you has variety to please everyone.

The kids love the spagetti and the parents love the home cooked specials like pork chops & mashed pototoes. Prepared to be stuffed!



Knotty Pines

📍 Address: 2299 PA-36, Leeper, PA 16233

⭐ Rating: 4.2 Stars

💰 Price Range: $10-$20 per person

📝 Description: A cozy restaurant and bar offering subs, sandwiches, ice cream, and breakfast options, with indoor and outdoor seating. Some good local conversations over good wings and a beer!



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