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Union and Finch
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(2,805)Union & Finch is an American style bistro located at 1528 West Union Street in Allentown offering lunch, dinner and brunch on weekends. The menu consists of casual fare that will include "comfort" foods along with familiar favorites with a twist. We have a seasonal rotation of select items on the menu while keeping our concept simple. Our goal is to offer quality food and drinks at reasonable prices on a daily basis with a mature sense of hospitality and playful vibe. We combine the nostalgia of a long-lost neighborhood joint with a modern bistro setting to create the area’s newest destination for relaxed, casual dining.Grille 3501
Price: Expensive•American•4.7(3,255)Grille 3501 literally stands alone with its “sophisticated yet unpretentious” atmosphere and menu. Our unique blend of New American cuisine, combined with our personal and attentive service will make your visit to Grille 3501 an event to remember.
We opened our doors on November 13, 2001 and since that time, our ever-widening circle of loyal customers consistently tell us we are among the most sophisticated and welcoming establishments in the Lehigh Valley.
Iron Hill Brewery - Lehigh Valley
Price: Moderate•American•4.4(187)Opening July 13th! Located outside of the Lehigh Valley Mall. Iron Hill Brewery is the most award winning brewery East of the Mississippi. With our Scratch kitchen that has something for everyone on our menu. Our team from the Lehigh Valley area is ready to serve you.BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Allentown
Price: Moderate•American•4.1(168)Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.
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- EEmilyPhiladelphia County •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoFirst time eating at Union and Finch and it was a really a pleasant and delicious experience. Will definitely go back the next time we are in Allentown.More infoUnion and FinchPrice: Moderate• American• Allentown•4.8
- HHristinaVIPPhiladelphia County •14 reviews4.0Dined 7 days agoServer was great. For some reason the pizzas were under whelming not as crispy as usual. The pasta dish was excellent and the salads. The wine by the glass is grossly over priced for such a small pour.More infoMeltPrice: Expensive• Italian• Center Valley•4.8
- EErikaPhiladelphia County •4 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 22, 2025My kids and I always enjoy eating at Iron Hill. The Lehigh Valley location is excellent!More infoIron Hill Brewery - Lehigh ValleyPrice: Moderate• American• Allentown•4.4
- LLorenPhiladelphia County •52 reviews4.0Dined on Jun 10, 2025We went to the Dime for lunch on a weekday. The food, service, and ambiance were great. We enjoyed seeing the city from the restaurant window. We would have preferred to park closer to the restaurant and not have to walk so far from the lot to the restaurant. Alternatively, we would have taken advantage of valet parking, but this did not appear to be an option.More infoThe DimePrice: Expensive• American• Allentown•3.6
- AAmyAtlantic City / South Jersey Shore •1 review5.0Dined on May 18, 2025We have been here multiple times while our daughter attended Muhlenberg College. It’s casual, food amazing, efficient, and the staff is extremely attentive and accommodating.More infoMcCall Collective BrewingPrice: Moderate• American• Allentown•4.7
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Just outside of the cultural center of Philadelphia, you'll find the flourishing offshoot of Allentown. This thriving city is known for its nightlife and its diverse selection of clubs and bars, making it perfect for those who love going out. Its streets are peppered with casual Mediterranean diners, Jamaican grills and Mexican cantinas, so you'll find new treasures around every corner. If you are vegan or vegetarian, Allentown offers many options. There are plenty of chic cafes that will gladly cater to every dietary need. The best part about Allentown is that even if you don't have a five-star budget, you'll always find five-star food.
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