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- PPeachesScranton / Poconos •4 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoOur first time at Kevin's and we enjoyed it. Great service, table side Cesar Salad was so good. We already are planning a return to try another menu item that sounded delicious.More infoKevin's$$$$• Contemporary American• Wilkes-Barre•4.8
- NTNicoleT1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoGreat food. Great service. Great outdoor patio. Always a great time.More infoBreaker Brewing Company$$$$• Brewery• Wilkes-Barre•4.7
- PpakathyPhiladelphia / New Jersey Suburbs •5 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoCan always depend upon having a good experience at Cafe Toscana. It is one of the few restaurants in the area where my husband and I know we are going to enjoy our meals.More infoCafe Toscana$$$$• Italian• Wilkes-Barre•4.6
- RBRichBScranton / Poconos •1 review5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023Service was amazing our waiter Dustin was on his game. True professional Food was deliciousMore infoRuth's Chris Steak House - Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs$$$$• Steakhouse• Wilkes-Barre•4.7
- AAmazingvipPhiladelphia / New Jersey Suburbs •39 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023Did new years brunch. Delicious! Had lobster roll special which was amazing. The food is always great!More infoBank + Vine$$$$• Contemporary American• Wilkes-Barre•4.7
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International fine dining in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, is a culinary adventure. French bistros serve wine, cheese, grapes, and pate with freshly baked bread. Japanese restaurants dish up refreshing garden salads for lunch. Mandarin oranges, carrots, pineapple, and fresh coconut on a bed of lettuce with house ginger sesame dressing will revive your senses. Mexican and Italian entrees are colorful combinations of meats, vegetables, and sauces. Fine dining is offered as full service or buffet-style where you'll discover filet mignon, lobster, and scallops in a single entrée with a decadent dessert. For lunch, you can have a 4-ounce filet mignon sandwich with caramelized onions, lettuce, and tomato.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Wilkes-Barre is Kevin's
The best vegetarian restaurants in Wilkes-Barre are Kevin's, Cafe Toscana and Breaker Brewing Company
The restaurants with the best service in Wilkes-Barre are Four Blooms, Breaker Brewing Company and Kevin's
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Wilkes-Barre are Breaker Brewing Company, Kevin's and Four Blooms
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