Nothing beats a homemade meal, especially after a long day of exploring Cook Forest State Park. Whether you’ve just finished an epic hike, a cross-country skiing trek, or a leisurely horseback ride, you’re bound to be a little bit tired and hungry at the end of your adventure. And, there’s no better way to relax, recharge, and satisfy that hunger than with a home-cooked meal at this quaint restaurant tucked near Cook Forest State Park near Pittsburgh.

Sit down to an old-fashioned home-cooked meal - before or after a day of adventure at Cook Forest State Park - at the cozy Cook Forest Country Inn, which also rents motel rooms.

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Bring your appetite to the popular eatery, open since 2009, that features a delicious selection of appetizers to kick off your meal.

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Choose from such scrumptious starters as potato skins, onion rings, and chicken tenders. Or, order the forest basket, a sampling of appetizers.

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Using locally sourced ingredients, the quaint restaurant also serves homemade soup, chili, and fresh garden salads.

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Of course, if you’re really hungry, you might want to go straight for a homemade entree, just like mom used to make, such as…

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Meatloaf, liver and onions, turkey, or fried chicken. Add such sides as fries, mashed potatoes, homemade bread, and coleslaw.

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Or, perhaps you’re in the mood for a meaty sandwich? Hot meatloaf, hot turkey, and hot roast beef - paired with fries and coleslaw - are among your options.

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Cook Forest Country Inn is located at 5491 Forest Rd., Vowinckel, PA 16260.

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Do you have a favorite restaurant in or near this Cook Forest State Park near Pittsburgh? Let us know in the comments! Then, click here to read about Gateway Lodge, an enchanting restaurant in Cook Forest.

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Address: 5491 Forest Rd., Vowinckel, PA 16260