5 Best Historic Restaurants in Allentown

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A photo of Rats Restaurant - Grounds for Sculpture restaurant

1. Rats Restaurant - Grounds for Sculpture

4.1

Excellent(8730)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French • Princeton

Booked 73 times today

Rat’s Restaurant is the perfect dining destination. Named for the fabled entertaining character in Kenneth Graham’s children’s classic, The Wind in the Willows, Rat’s Restaurant is designed to give visitors the sense they have stepped into a village reminiscent of the impressionist painter Claude Monet’s beloved town of Giverny. Rustic fireplaces, country French cuisine, seasonal hand-crafted cocktails and an eclectic beer and wine list are just the beginning. Regarded as one of the most romantic and beautiful restaurants in our region, Rat’s was named Philadelphia Magazine’s “Most Romantic Restaurant. Rats Restaurant and catering is proudly managed by Constellation Culinary.

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2. Ristorante LUCCA & Piano Lounge

4.8

Exceptional(581)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Bordentown

Booked 11 times today

Ristorante LUCCA serves elevated Italian fare that marries regional delicacies with the exacting standards of global culinary excellence. Our menu showcases our old-school obsession with serving only the best, most premier dishes from across the Italian peninsula, in a modern, forward-thinking fashion. Service to excess is standard at Ristorante LUCCA. From table-side preparation, to expertly guided wine pairings, to our emphasis on remembering the subtle details about our valued VIP guests, we make every experience at Ristorante LUCCA unforgettable.The night does not have to end at dinner, as we welcome our guests into the Piano Lounge, where world-class musicians capture the room with awe-inspiring talent and ambiance that is evocative of a more luxurious era.

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3. Toscano Ristorante

4.9

Exceptional(2744)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Bordentown

Booked 28 times today

We are located in Historic Bordentown, New Jersey. Our mission is simple. To have our guests experience a taste of Italy in a friendly, clean, and comfortable setting. Our guests are welcome to enjoy cocktails or a glass of wine before and after their meal in our cozy bar area.

A photo of The Stone Terrace by John Henry's restaurant

4. The Stone Terrace by John Henry's

4.8

Exceptional(528)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Hamilton

Booked 6 times today

The restaurant at The Stone Terrace is the current home of the original John Henry's from the historic Chambersburg section of Trenton, NJ. Specializing in seafood (raw bar and daily fish specials) as well as Italian classics and prime chops, The Stone Terrace provides guests with top-notch culinary dishes in a comforting, yet refined atmosphere. The Stone Terrace is a 30,000-square-foot venue that features multiple ballrooms for hosting weddings and special events. The restaurant is centrally located in the building hosting dinner nightly from Wednesday-Sunday (Closed Sundays from July-August), as well as lunch on Fridays.

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5. Cooper's Riverview

3.5

Very Good(454)

Price: Moderate

• American • Trenton

Booked 6 times today

We feature live bands on Fridays and Saturdays, walk-ins are welcome. Reservations on Friday and Saturday Nights will not guarantee seating outside to see the bands. We also have introduced a Latin guitar Sunday brunch.The Trenton waterfront received a major update with the addition of Cooper's Riverview! The atmosphere is fun and festive while providing a superb dining experience. Highlights are an amazing happy hour, entertainment, and brand new menu and an eager staff that will make your visit memorable. The massive complex features four main areas: a large entertainment hall for private events, weddings, concerts, shows and nightlife; a cozy dining area and bar; a great indoor/outdoor bar and cocktail area; and a large deck on the water with private areas and a stage for national performances. The cuisine is all of your gastro pub favorites including handmade burgers, seafood, steaks and health conscious salads. We’re bringing the fun back to the waterfront!

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