There is nothing more memorable than a Nittany Lion Inn wedding. The Nittany Lion Inn is considered a home away from home for many, and with good reason. For more than 80 years, its comfort and charm have made the Inn a special place that has served as the backdrop for countless memorable moments.
Your signature wedding package begins with one of our attentive and experienced event planners, who will work closely with our chefs and sommelier to help you design an experience that speaks about you and your taste. Your event will be presented in the elegance of our colonial-style private banquet room with impeccable service and seasonally inspired menus using the freshest sustainable foods available, accented by our Wine Spectator award-winning wine list.
Your signature wedding package experience will feature a one-hour cocktail reception that includes our full-service open bar, display of hors d’oeuvres, and your selection of passed hors d’oeuvres; champagne toast; four-course dinner from our seasonal menus, including Penn State Berkey Creamery ice cream; and a bridal suite for one night along with many other upgrade options. If a served dinner is not your preference, we’ll be happy to customize a seasonal dinner buffet to your taste.
*Please add 6% sales tax and 18% service charge to all menus*
V Vegetarian GFGluten Free DFDairy Free NFNut Free
Cocktail Hour
Your wedding package includes a one-hour cocktail reception with an elegant display of aged cheeses from around the world, crackers and mustard, a fresh seasonal fruit display with yogurt dip, and an antipasto display with grilled vegetables and olive bar.
And your choice of three butlered hors d’oeuvres:
Pennsylvania Dutch and Continental American
Smoked Trout on Toast PointsNF
Roasted Baby Beets with Fresh Goat Cheese V GF NF
Goat Cheese Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes V GF NF
Mediterranean
Chicken and Artichoke Confit in Tomato Boats GF DF NF
Date, Bacon, and Toasted Almond Salad: Served in carved cucumber cups GF DF
Naan Flat Bread with Crumbled Feta, Oregano, Lemon, and Grilled Zucchini V NF
Coppa Secca Cured Berkshire Pork: Thin-shaved on a slice of fresh mozzarella with a tomato chutney and fresh basil GF NF
South American
Fajita Rollups: Cumin, garlic, and citrus-marinated beef, rolled in a flour tortilla with a chili cream cheese, roasted onions, and peppersNF
Peri-Peri Skewered Beef Kabobs: Rubbed with chili, garlic, lemon, and parsley GF DF NF
Classic French
Smoked Duck with White Bean Salad GF DF NF
Salami with Whole Grain Mustard and Cornichon Salad GF DF NF
Mushroom Caps Stuffed with Braised Short Ribs and Tabasco Shallots GF NF
Pacific Rim
Coconut Chicken: Sweet and savory, served with an orange horseradish marmalade NF
Portabella Poke Poke: A Hawaiian spice rub makes this one of our most popular vegetarian options V GF DF NF
Beef Sate Skewers: Grilled and served with a classic Thai sauce GF DF
Upgrades
The following hors d’oeuvres are available as upgrades to your cocktail hour:
Display Options
Classic Shrimp Cocktail $12 GF DF NF
Coconut and Ginger Marinated Shrimp Cocktail $12 GF DF NF
Served with a mango citrus sauce
Dim Sum Pork $6
Served in bamboo streamers with a scallion and soy dipping sauce
Raw Bar $9 GF DF NF
Classic Beef Tartare, Oysters and Clams on the Half Shell, Oyster Shooters, Tuna Tartare, and Ceviche
Butlered Options
Foie Gras Mousse on Toasted Baguette $5 NF
Topped with a Strawberry Gelee
Rabbit Loin Roulade $5 GF DF NF
With Apricot Cilantro Chutney
Slow-Cooked Berkshire Pork Belly on Apples $4 GF DF NF
Tuna Tartare Served in Tasting Spoons $4 GF DF NF
Scallop Salad Dressed in Yuzu Served on a Tasting Spoon $8 GF DF NF
Kielbasa on Grilled Bread with Smoked Gouda and Pickled Mustard Seed $4 NF
Crab Salad in Tartlet Shells $4 NF
Kofta Lamb Kabob with Green Onion Yogurt $4 NF
Chorizo and Grits $7 NF
Topped with a Poached Quail Egg and Served in Shot Glasses
Miniature Crab Cakes $10NF
Served with Cajun Remoulade
Bar Services
Our full-service open bar is included in your wedding package for your one-hour cocktail reception. You may enhance the experience with some of our available upgrades, as well as extend the bar services into the rest of the evening on a per drink consumption basis.
FULL SERVICE BAR
LIQUORS (Gold Level) $8
WHISKEY/BOURBON: Crown Royal, Makers Mark
TEQUILA: Jose Cuervo Traditional
SCOTCH: Johnnie Walker Red Label
GIN: Tanqueray
VODKA: Stolichnaya
RUM: Bacardi Silver, Myers Dark
VERMOUTH: Martini & Rossi Sweet, Martini & Rossi Dry
LIQUEURS: DeKuyper Peach, Amaretto Disaronno, Triple Sec
LIQUORS (Silver Level) $6
WHISKEY/BOURBON: Jack Daniels, Jim Beam
TEQUILA: Jose Cuervo Gold
SCOTCH: Dewars White Label
GIN: Wellsprings by Big Springs Spirits
VODKA: Wellsprings by Big Spring Spirits
RUM: Captain Morgan, Wellsprings by Big Spring Spirits
VERMOUTH: Martini & Rossi Sweet, Martini & Rossi Dry
LIQUEURS: DeKuyper Peach, Amaretto RegencyD’Amore, Triple Sec
MARTINIS Gold Level $10 Silver Level $8
WINES $7.00
Featuring House Selected Varietals: White Zinfandel, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
BEERS
Please select four of the following to be available on your full bar:
Classics $4
Yuengling Lager, Michelob Ultra, Miller Lite, Budweiser, Bud Light, Coors Light
Specialty $5
Sam Adams Boston Lager, Amstel Light, Corona, Heineken, Franziskaner, Guinness, Blue Moon
Craft $6
Victory Hop Devil, Dogfish Head 90 Minute, Bell’s Two Hearte Ale, and Otto’s: Apricot Wheat, Mt. Nittany Pale Ale, and Red Mo
Non Alcoholic $2
Beck’s N/A Lager
Non-Alcoholic Beverages $2
Served Dinner
Your formal, served dinner will feature a champagne toast, four-course dinner from our global menus including Penn State Berkey Creamery ice cream, and a bridal suite for one night along with many other upgrade options. Feel free to mix and match between global cuisines to customize your perfect wedding menu.
Pennsylvania Dutch and Continental American
Appetizers - your choice of one
Classic Shrimp Cocktail Served with Cocktail Sauce and Grilled Lemons GF DF NF
Benefield Fried Oysters on Braised Cabbage and Served with Cajun Remoulade NF
Smoked Trout atop Poached Leeks GF NF
Salads - your choice of one
House Salad with Cucumbers, Shaved Carrots, Grape Tomatoes, and Mushrooms: Served with Tait Farm raspberry shrub vinaigrette GF DF NF
Waldorf Salad: Apples, grapes, celery, and toasted walnuts on a bed of seasonal greens with a creamy Dijon dressing GF
Kennett Square Mushroom Salad: Served on baby spinach with shaved shallots, chopped bacon, and hardboiled egg with a hot bacon dressing NF
Entrees - your choice of two
Steaks: Finished with a veal demi glaze - your choice of one
- Seared 6 oz. Filet $111 GF DF NF
- Grilled 12 oz. Delmonico Steak $116 GF DF NF
- Seared 12 oz. NY Strip Steak $116 GF DF NF
- Braised Short Ribs with Veal Demi $92 GF DF NF
Buttermilk and Chive Whipped Potatoes GF NF
Maple-Glazed Carrots GF NF
Berkshire Short Ribs with Apples $92 GF DF NF
Salt Potatoes GF DF NF
Braised Cabbage GF DF NF
Chicken Madeira $92 GF DF NF
Flat Leaf Parsley Potatoes GF NF
Sauteed Wild Mushrooms GF NF
Nittany Lion Inn Crab Cakes $91 NF
Baked Fingerling Potatoes Garnished with Chives GF DF NF
Creamed Spinach NF
Lemon Pepper-Seared Scallops with Lobster Veloute $103 NF
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes GF DF NF
Ham Hock Braised Collard Greens GF DF NF
Classic French
Appetizers - your choice of one
Smoked Duck Breast with Warm White Bean Cassoulet GF NF
Miniature Quiche Loraine Served with a Kale Salad NF
Roasted Fennel and Wild Mushroom Duxelle in Petite Tart Shells with a Grilled Carrot and Scallion Garnish NF
Salads - your choice of one
Wild Mushroom and Shaved Fennel Salad: Served on seasonal greens with champagne and tarragon vinaigrette GF DF NF
Roasted Beets Salad with a Black Tea and Citrus Dressing: Served with seasonal greens GF DF NF
Poached Fingerling Potato Salad and Green Beans: Served with a charred lemon, herb vinaigrette, and toasted walnuts GF DF
Entrees - your choice of two
Mustard Tarragon Glazed Short Ribs $92 GF DF NF
Rosemary and Thyme Roasted Fingerling Potatoes GF DF NF
Oven Roasted Root Vegetables GF DF NF
Rack of Lamb Crusted with Herbs and Mushroom Duxelle $91 GF NF
Seasonal Vegetable Rice Pilaf and a Red Wine Lamb Jus GF DF NF
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Shallots and Bacon GF DF NF
Garlic and Rosemary Roasted European Style Breast of Chicken $85 GF DF NF
Whipped Potatoes with Fine Herbs GF NF
Green Beans with Charred Lemon Dressing GF DF NF
Duck Confit Tender Duck Leg $89 GF DF NF
Seasonal Vegetable Rice Pilaf and an Apple Wine Poultry Demi GF NF
Sauteed Apples and Fennel Finished with Tarragon GF NF
Roasted Cod with a Tomato Confit Sauce $100 GF DF NF
Rosemary and Thyme Roasted Fingerling Potatoes GF DF NF
Poached Leeks and Vidalia Onion Finished with Olive Oil and Scallions GF NF
Mediterranean
Appetizers - your choice of one
Eggplant and Tomato Napoleon Poached in Olive Oil: Served with diced lemon and marinated anchovy salad GF DF NF
Berkshire Coppa Secca: Thinly shaved atop fresh mozzarella rounds dressed with extra virgin olive oil, a tomato chutney, and fresh basil GF NF
Salads - your choice of one
Classic Chop Salad with Almonds and Olives: Topped with fried eggplant “croutons” and served with pomegranate and date vinaigrette DF
Tomato Confit and Fresh Mozzarella Salad: Served on arugula and baby spinach with a basil and balsamic dressing GF NF
Mixed Greens, Greek Olives, and Crumbled Feta Salad: Served with a lemon and mint vinaigrette
Cucumber Salad: Served with tomato, spearmint, flat leaf parsley, and mild green chilies dressed with olive oil, lemon, and scallions and presented in a radicchio cup GF NF
Entrees - your choice of two
Berkshire Pork Tomato Ragout $87 NF
Hearty Stew: Served over penne and garnished with a dollop of whipped ricotta
Chicken and Wild Mushroom Fricassee $85 GF NF
Bacon, Potato, and Pecorino Romano Gratin GF NF
Marinated Artichokes and Tomato Confit Salad GF DF NF
Scallop, Mussel, Squid, and Shrimp Bouillabaisse $103 GF NF
Classically thickened with bread and served with creamy red pepper rouille and grilled focaccia
South American
Appetizers - your choice of one
Peri-Peri Skewers of Beef on a Bed of Quinoa and Grilled Chili Salad GF DF NF
Fresh Chorizo and Grits Topped with a Poached Quail Egg NF
Salads - your choice of one
Shredded Cabbage Salad with Tomatoes, Cilantro, Scallions, and Sliced Poblano Peppers: Served with avocado, lemon, and olive oil dressing GF DF NF
Crunchy Jicama Salad: Served on seasonal greens and tossed with an ancho chile vinaigrette GF DF NF
Entrees - your choice of two
Mojo-Rubbed Berkshire Pork Chops $88 GF DF NF
Quinoa Pilaf GF DF NF
Grilled Poblanos and Apples GF DF NF
Grilled Salmon with Cilantro Chimichurri Sauce $89 GF DF NF
Lentils with Scallions, Cilantro, Tomatoes, and Diced Potatoes GF DF NF
Calabacitas: Classic Blend of Sauteed Corn, Zucchini, and Onion GF DF NF
Sofrito Shrimp $89 GF DF NF
Jumbo Shrimp Sauteed in a Puree of Tomatoes, Peppers, Cilantro, Onions, and Garlic, Served with Spanish Rice Tossed with Grilled Scallions, Red Onions, Fresh-Chopped Tomato, Cilantro and Lime Juice, and Roasted Corn Salad
Pacific Rim
Appetizers - your choice of one
Tuna Tartare: Served with a daikon and carrot salad seasoned with wasabi and soy sauce DF NF
Soy Sauce Rubbed and Green Tea Smoked Duck with Soba Noodle Salad: Tossed with ponzu scallions and toasted sesame seeds
Coconut and Ginger Marinated Shrimp Cocktail: Served with a mango citrus sauce on a bed of shredded Napa cabbage slaw DF NF
Salads - your choice of one
Cellophane Noodle Salad: Shaved carrots, zucchini, cucumber, cilantro, pickled ginger, and toasted sesame seeds with a green tea peanut dressing DF
Sliced Tropical Fruit Salad with Creamy Coconut Dressing Topped with Toasted Coconut GF DF NF
Curried-Roasted Cauliflower Salad: Served over shaved Napa cabbage, topped with roasted cashews and red Fresno chilies and garnished with lemon, cilantro, and yogurt sauce GF
Entrees - your choice of two
Lemongrass and Coconut-Braised Chicken Thigh $85 GF DF NF
Cilantro and Pickled Ginger Rice GF DF NF
Stir-Fry of Green Beans and Celery Topped with Fresno Chilies GF DF NF
Vegan and Vegetarian Options, $84.50 each V
Seasonal Risotto GF DF NF
Vegan Risotto Paired with Vegetables, Spices, and Herbs
Orange “Chicken” DF NF
Crispy Fried Seitan Served with Sweet and Spicy Orange Glaze
Stir-Fried Vegetables and Scallion Rice
Chickpea and Kale Stew GF DF
Hearty Dish Thickened with Cashews, and Filled with Fresh Vegetables and Chickpeas
Lentils and Seitan DF NF
Lightly-Curried Lentils with Vegan Seitan and Sauteed Kale
Chickpea “Falafel” NF
Crispy Chickpea, Poblano, and Sweet Onion Fritter
Paired with Green Onion
Huli Huli Tofu GF DF NF
Hawaiian BBQ Tofu
Served with Pineapple, Cilantro, Rice, and Wilted Greens
Malai Kofta GF DF NF
Vegie-Balls Served in a Thick Sauce
Palak Paneer GF NF
Mild-Flavored with Spinach and Paneer (Cottage Cheese) or Tofu
A Dish from Northern India
Bhindi Ki Sabzi GF DF NF
Stir-Fry of Okra and Rajma (Red Kidney Bean Curry)
Changes
Menus subject to change
Buffet Dinner
Your wedding reception will feature a champagne toast and a formal dinner buffet from our global menus, followed by served Penn State Berkey Creamery ice cream. A chef-manned carving station can be added to enhance your dinner buffet experience.
Carving Station Upgrades GF DF NF
Smoked Brisket: $7Berkshire Ham: $7
Roasted Halibut: $11
Prime Rib: $9
Beef Roulade: $8
Berkshire Pork: $7
Roasted Turkey: $7
Grilled Sirloin: $7
Roasted Salmon: $7
Soup Upgrades
Soup du Jour: $1.50Nittany Lion Inn Signature Lobster Bisque: $3.50 NF
Pennsylvania Dutch and Continental American $80
Kennett Square Mushroom Salad Served on Baby Spinach with Shaved Shallots, Chopped Bacon, Hardboiled Egg, and a Hot Bacon Dressing NF
Seasonal du Jour Salad
Magee Pot Roast GF DF NF
Smoked and Baked Salmon; Rubbed with Lemon Juice, Brown Sugar, and Black Pepper GF DF NF
Maple-Glazed Carrots GF NF
Salt Potatoes GF NF
Classis French $99
Poached Fingerling Potato Salad and Green Beans Served with a Charred Lemon and Herb Vinaigrette and Toasted Walnuts GF NF
Seasonal du Jour Salad
Roast Tenderloin Coated in Mustard and Black Pepper GF DF NF
Roasted Cod with Brown Butter and Caper Sauce GF NF
French Green Lentils GF DF NF
Ratatouille GF DF NF
Mediterranean $80
Cucumber Salad with Tomato, Spearmint, Flat Leaf Parsley, and Mild Green Chili Dressed with Olive Oil, Lemon, and Scallions GF DF NF
Seasonal du Jour Salad
Berkshire Short Ribs with Apples GF DF NF
Chicken Cacciatore GF DF NF
Creamy Polenta GF NF
Roasted Fennel and Baby Crimini Mushrooms GF DF NF
South American $80
Shredded Cabbage Salad with Tomatoes, Cilantro, Scallions, and Sliced Poblano Peppers and Served with an Avocado, Lemon, and Olive Oil Dressing GF DF NF
Seasonal du Jour Salad
Peri-Peri-Rubbed Grilled Sirloin GF DF NF
Grilled Chicken with Chili, Citrus, and Green Onion Marinade GF DF NF
Colombian-Style Potato and Rice GF NF
Calabacitas: Classic Blend of Sauteed Corn, Zucchini, and Onion GF NF
Pacific Rim $82
Curried-Roasted Cauliflower Served Over Shaved Napa Cabbage Topped with Roasted Cashews, Red Fresno Chilies and Garnished with a Lemon, Cilantro, and Yogurt Sauce GF
Rice Noodle Salad with Wasabi Dressing GF NF
Ginger-Soy Rubbed Berkshire Pork Loin Roast DF NF
Poached Sole with Ginger Lemongrass Fume GF DF NF
Sesame Oil-Roasted Cabbage GF DF NF
Wasabi Whipped Potatoes NF
Ice Creams
Berkey Creamery Ice Cream
Flavors
Select One (1):
Chocolate
Vanilla
Strawberry
Bittersweet Mint
Peachy Paterno
Alumni Swirl