Wilson's Fish Bowl Inn

Tammy Dewald 3 months ago

Great food & drinks service was excellent our server was exceptional super friendly drinks were filled with asking Matt is a superior owner super nice & friendly Both made you feel very welcomed the minute u walk in Very clean

Angelina Addario a year ago

Growing up in Altoona you always knew where to get fried fish and Mac and cheese, The Fish Bowl Inn. Things have changed a bit. Now it is called Wilson’s Fish Bowl Inn due to new ownership. We were pleasantly surprised with our encounter. Mallory, the bartender was a delight and made us feel very welcomed. We split a steak sandwich that by far was worth the price. As the cook resurfaced from the kitchen I was intrigued by his demeanor. He asked how we liked the sandwich, something I haven’t seen in a very long time. He had passion and heart as he was explaining to me his ideas and flavor combinations he’d like to try. Matt Wilson was his name and he doubled as the owner as well. I learned he was formally trained and creates most of his own recipes. I am always on the pursuit for good pepper jack cheese balls and after Mallory’s suggestion I tried a few. The batter was like nothing I’ve ever had and the flavors exploded. This new Fish Bowl Inn is not only worth a try, as I will be back to try everything on the menu, but it’s worth several repeat visits.

budo gaijin 3 years ago

From the outside this place doesn't look like much. Plenty of parking but looks a bit like someone opened a bar in their house. Going inside, the decor is very neighborhood bar. It is roomy and fairly well lit. Wasn't too sure about the place at that point, but we were quickly and warmly greeted by the girl behind the bar and asked to sit where we liked. We were brought menus and our drink orders were taken right away. When Peyton (our server) returned with our drinks she filled us in on the daily specials and cheerfully gave us time to decide what we wanted. The food choices were actually surprisingly varied. There's standard bar fare but other choices too, including soups, salads, dinners, sandwiches, wings, apps and more. My wife ordered some cheese fries and a Philly Cheese steak, I ordered some Mac n cheese along with their bruschetta beef sandwich and my Mom ordered the soup and salad comprised of a ham and cheese sandwich and the chili. Before long, the cheese fries came out. My wife usually is not a big fan of steak fries, but these were perfectly done. Golden brown, crispy and delicious on the outside, soft and hot on the inside and nicely bathed, but not drown

Rudi rudolph 4 years ago

Dive into the Fish Bowl! If you are interested in history or just hungry, you must take a swim in the fish bowl. Outstanding flat breads (pizza), cheese steaks. gargantuan burgers, phenomenal chicken wings are just a few recommendations. Disappointed with the French fries. The carpentry at the bar awaits your admiration. Any local patron at the bar can explain the original wall from the 1800s the is decorative and still functional. Or you can order a cold beer and watch a football game. There is plenty of parking.

Dianna Snyder 6 years ago

It has a really nice menu selection in addition to its daily specials. The place is really clean and is family friendly. There is an entrance at the front of the building and at the back. Dont be deceived by the building looking like someones house, it does have restaurant seating available.