The Penalty Box - Scranton

I never realized how much I 'd miss places like this living in Philadelphia. Sure, there are bars here, but there is something about the atmosphere that the Penalty Box has that I just can 't get here. The food is excellent. Almost everything I 've ever eaten here has been amazing. The wings aren 't fatty, are fresh, and the selection of sauces is simply awesome. I 've been to the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, NY and had wings all over Philadelphia and without a doubt the Penalty Box 's wings are the best I 've ever had. Growing up in Taylor and Clarks Summit, I 've had all of the 'Old Forge ' pizzas. Maxie 's on Keyser was my favorite until they closed (sadly). The only pizza you can get near Philadelphia is the greasy round pizza (which I will admit has its place and can satisfy cravings), so I decided to give the Penalty Box a try. It was excellent and very 'Old Forge ' like. I guess I never realized how good the pizza was in the area until I moved to the 'big city '. Also, I am used to paying more for pretty much everything down here, but the Penalty Box 's prices are more than competitive. When my wife and I go there, order a pizza, wings, and have a few beers and the bill is under $50, we always chuckle; down here it would be $75 for half the food and a quarter the quality of service. Plan and simple, if you 're looking for a great neighborhood bar, low prices, absolutely amazing and affordable food, look no further. I wish they would open one near where I live now!

The food, music, atmosphere, bartenders, everything is so amazing here. Would highly recommend the truffle butter shot made by Harvey and his daughter.

Harvey is the best bartender ever and the green tea shots are amazing!!! Good music played on the jukebox. Awesome time!!!!

One of the best places in the area to watch Sunday football with over 20 TV's and $1.50 Bud Lights all day! The food is always great, daily beer specials are awesome, and a huge rotating craft beer variety!!

What a nice lunch!!! Had the Cuban. It was absolutely delicious. Also happened to be wing night, so I sampled a couple of wings. They were fantastic! Friendly day staff, couldn’t have had a better lunch. Will definitely be back!!