Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Scranton / Poconos

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Scranton / Poconos? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Grico's Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (98)

$30 and under

American

Wilkes-Barre

About the restaurant

You’ll feel at home at the Original Grico’s in Exeter. We offer classic cuisine served to make you feel as if you were one of the family. Our menu features selections of succulent steaks, seafood, and traditional favorites, served in a warm and cozy atmosphere. Dine with friends, loved ones or business associates or enjoy cocktails at the 1930s vintage bar.

Please note if you cannot find a reservation time that you desire please call 570-654-9120

Top review

Lisa

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

Always have a wonderful time at Grico’s!! Food is great and atmosphere is relaxing.

The Farmhouse at Turkey Hill (NOT Turkey Hill Brewing Co.)

5.0

5 (960)

$31 to $50

Continental

Bloomsburg

About the restaurant

This reservation is NOT accepted at the Turkey Hill Brewing Co. Your reservation will be made at The Farmhouse Fine Dining Restaurant located inside the main house/lobby of the Inn at Turkey Hill. The Farmhouse is a small, upscale restaurant in NEPA featuring seasonal American fare, classic cocktails, and attentive service just seconds off I-80 (Exit 236). Enjoy hand-crafted dishes and award-winning wine in one of our three distinct dining rooms or stop in for a drink in our cozy tavern.

**Please note our Brewery does not accept reservations and is a separate building/restaurant.**

Outside seating is limited and is not available online. Please call if interested in booking outdoor dining.

Please call to confirm availability of any special requests and/or dietary needs.

PA guidelines require masks in common, indoor areas for guests NOT fully vaccinated. This requirement is scheduled to be lifted on June 28th.

Top review

Michael

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent SERVER, Table bus service was also excellent. Food was Delicious.

Momento

4.9

4.9 (593)

$31 to $50

Italian

Stroudsburg

About the restaurant

Momento offers upscale Franco Italian Cuisine. Specializing in fresh made pasta, quality ingredients including; fresh fish, TRUFFLES , Organic meats, Italian specialties and both American and JAPANESE WAGYU. A feature of the restaurant is the tasting menu with wine pairing and molecular gastronomy. WINE SPECTATOR WINNER with over 200 wines on the menu and over 25 by the glass. Wine tastings events. Design your own bourbon flight from our extensive collection. Want classic cocktails made the old fashion way? We have that covered too. Outdoor patio and bar, weather permitting. CHEF NICOLA MERSINI brings experience from Italy, Spain, Germany and New York City for an excellent culinary experience in the Poconos. No kids menu but we have a plenty of pleasing pasta dishes.

Top review

Gene and Barbara

Dined 2 days ago

Food, presentation and service were outstanding! The choices were excellent and the wine pairings were spot on. While the experience is different than Michelin star-rated restaurants, the quality compares very favorably. It was well-worth the trip from Hartford CT. We’ll do it again!

The Refinery

4.9

4.9 (351)

$31 to $50

American

West Wyoming

About the restaurant

A unique dining experience in the heart of downtown Pittston! Refined Italian Cuisine "Grandma's Heart, With A Modern Hand"

Top review

Katie

Dined 2 days ago

Always a great experience dining here! Came with a few of my friends for a girls night out and enjoyed appetizer, drinks and dinners that went be beyond our expectations! Thanks for a wonderful night out!

The Ridge Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (265)

$31 to $50

Italian

Hawley

About the restaurant

Serving Italian dishes prepared with the finest ingredients -- always from scratch!! Just like grandma's kitchen... feast on Sunday Sauce every week complete with meatballs, sausage, pork & beef. Get it while it lasts.
Enjoy a cocktail at our full bar - come by and say hi to the family!

We will hold all reservations for up to 15 minutes - if you arrive any later we will need to seat you at the next available time, if we have availabiity.

Parties of 5 or more - a credit card will be required to reserve your table. If you need to cancel your reservation please call us prior to 3 hours of your reservation time to avoid penalities.
Separate checks not provided for parties of 5 or more.

Family Owned & Operated

*CLOSED MONDAYS & TUESDAYS YEAR ROUND*
HOLIDAYS CLOSED:
NEW YEARS DAY; SUPER BOWL SUNDAY; EASTER SUNDAY;THANKSGIVING DAY; CHRISTMAS EVE/DAY
NO ONLINE RESERVATIONS FOR VALENTINES DAY, MOTHER'S DAY & NEW YEARS EVE
PLEASE CALL THE RESTAURANT TO RESERVE - THANK YOU!

Top review

Dan

Dined 1 day ago

A top-flight restaurant, from their knowledgeable, welcoming staff to the chef, to the preparation of our outstanding dishes, we enjoyed a wonderful, non-rushed dining experience. We traveled more than 60 miles out of our way to dine at this family-owned and operated gem. Our thanks to all for a memorable 49th anniversary meal.

Pronto - Scranton

4.8

4.8 (219)

$30 and under

Italian

Scranton

About the restaurant

Looking for the finest homemade Italian cuisine? Come in, sit down, and enjoy the best Italian cuisine Pennsylvania has to offer. At Pronto, we prepare our food using the freshest ingredients, and sparing nothing on the details. With authentic Old World recipes, we make sure your visit is a one-of-a-kind experience. We understand the values of family and tradition, as well as quality and integrity. We believe that only the best foods combine all four, and we serve only the best. Whether it’s a romantic dinner for two, a family lunch for six, or a full meal for the entire office, our comfortable and classic setting make us the best choice for any occasion. Try the finest selection of chicken, veal, steak, and seafood cooked in your favorite sauces, and garnished with love from our chef. Indulge in delectable deserts that melt in your mouth. Make your night extra special with a glass of wine from exquisite vineyards from all over the world. Unisciti a noi e benvenuti a casa!

Top review

Gerald

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

Great food and service I highly recommend to everyone try this restaurant you won’t be disappointed

Butter

4.8

4.8 (107)

$31 to $50

American

Mount Pocono / Pocono Manor

About the restaurant

Chef Mark Arnao's restaurant Butter named as the Culinary Reason to visit the Poconos by 5ReasonstoVisit.com serves unparalleled creations. From his Sushi Flatbread to Truffle Miso Salmon and the Foie Gras Slider. Don't forget to try the nightly Butcher Block Specials while you sit by the fireplace and enjoy a wonderful glass of wine or one of our specialty Cocktails. Visit after a great day at the outlets or sliding off of the slopes at Camelback. No matter the season Butter always has something going on. Remember everything is better with Butter.

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Sharon

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

Excellent dinner at Butter! The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. Consistently a great choice for a special dinner out!

Mondano Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (25)

$31 to $50

Global, International

Old Forge

About the restaurant

Where global flavors meet hometown hospitality ... and the result is unforgettable dining experiences! Mondano features a new menu each month, with the freshest seasonal offerings from across the globe.

Top review

Joe

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

Excellent dinners with a Middle Eastern flare. House made focaccia bread was delicious. Service was extremely friendly and efficient.

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Alter House

4.9

4.9 (890)

$30 and under

American

Clarks Summit

About the restaurant

Alter House Restaurant and Bar is a family owned Farm-to-Table Restaurant and Event Venue dedicated to seasonal, sustainable cuisine. It is our culinary mission to source the finest ingredients from regional farmers, artisan purveyors and local farms whenever possible. Here at Alter House Restaurant and Bar, sustainability is the forefront of our identity. The seasons will define our menu. Our goal at Alter House is to be the restaurant of choice in Northeast Pennsylvania. Our aim is to provide our guests with unique culinary offerings paired with incredible service, in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. We hold ourselves to the highest possible standard of excellence for food and service, dedicating ourselves to these core values and principles. By doing so, we focus on what we do best – Altering your dining experience.

Top review

MalcolmVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Another outstanding Alter House experience! Watermelon martini 🍸 was scrumptious! Shrimp 🍤 wanton app was yummy!🤤 Special Burratta salad 🥗 was great as was shrimp 🦐 fettuccine! Best French press coffee ☕️ in the area! Better than the food and drink is the fabulous staff, Hayden and Andrew!🙌🏻

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

4.8

4.8 (3004)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Wilkes-Barre

About the restaurant

***** GUEST UNDER 21 MUST ENTER AND EXIT FROM THE LOWER RACING LOBBY ENTRANCE AS OF JULY 10, 2020 *****
Ruth's Chris Steak House at Mohegan Sun serves up exceptional service & sizzling taste. Our signature steaks are seared to perfection at 1800° & topped with fresh butter so they sizzle all the way to your table.
Experience the sensation of private dining at Ruth’s Chris & treat your special guests to unforgettable dining for your next business gathering, family celebration and all your holiday needs .
From our humble beginnings on Broad Street in New Orleans to our current position as the world's largest fine dining company, Ruth's Chris Steak House has come quite a long way in its first four decades. In 2015, we celebrated our 50th anniversary, & we consider it a celebration of the life of a woman who broke the mold - our founder, Ruth Fertel.

COME JOIN US & EXPERIENCE PERFECTION YOURSELF!!

Top review

Robert

Dined 2 days ago

We celebrated our son’s birthday. Everyone was so attentive

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