Well, if you want to travel a bit, take a day trip to Benezette to see the Elk, and then stop at the Benezette Hotel for dinner.
I can't say its remarkably bad, but, the entire area has turned into a tourist trap, B and Bs, Winery, big campgrounds, from the rich people who have moved in to exploit the local wealth.
So, the food has followed suit, its remarkably tasteless bar food, I don't believe anything is Home made, and its relatively expensive.
I mean, Sheetz makes a great 2 for 99 dog, kraut, mustard, onions and tomatoes, but at least its cheap, the food there, not so much.
It is a beautiful drive, especially as the leaves start turning, and you are right into the heart of the PA mountains, AKA The Deer Hunter, which, was filmed in Colorado.
I rarely venture into the city anymore.
IF it was closer to Mothers day, I'd suggest the Red Lobster in Monroeville, or, the Golden Corral Buffet, the few folks who I know who have ventured there, say its quite a treat to visit, and, they have fried chicken as I understand it.
These guys liked it...
Yummmm............ Makes me think of........ Char Siu?