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blue grillhouse
Price: Expensive•Steak•4.7(5,049)blue is redefining the steakhouse. You’ll find stunning decor, two high-energy indoor and outdoor bars, and seven unique private dining spaces, which can accommodate up to 420 guests. Add in a redesigned menu with much more to offer and you have a cooler, hipper kind of steakhouse.
blue is convenient to major highways leading from the Lehigh Valley, metro New Jersey, Philadelphia and the Poconos.Hampton Winds
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(210)Hampton Winds Restaurant is the training ground for Northampton's highly-regarded Culinary Arts program. Students in the second half of their studies run the facility under the guidance of skilled executive chefs. The outcome is creative fine dining, including a la carte lunch service and a prix fixe dinner menu.
Menu offerings change periodically to reflect the seasons. You are welcome to bring your own wine or beer, however, we do not allow hard liquors or pre made drinks using hard liquors.
Please be aware, as of May 1st 2024, we will only be able to accept 1 credit card per party. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
The Flying Egg
Price: Moderate•Breakfast•4.7(830)Serving breakfast all day in the heart of Bethlehem. Enjoy fresh squeezed OJ, savory organic egg dishes, avocado toast & much more! Lunch begins at 11am. We hope to see you soon!Twisted Olive
Price: Expensive•Fusion / Eclectic•4.7(1,890)A casual bistro style restaurant with a world twist serving creative casual cuisine along with house-made infused cocktails.
Monday: Dinner 4-10 pm
Tuesday through Saturday:
Lunch 11:30 am -3:30 pm
Small Plate Menu 3:30-4:30 pm
Dinner 4:30-10 pm
Bar is open as late as business dictates.
Zest bar+grille
Price: Expensive•American•4.6(2,834)ZEST is the second venture for the owners of Grille 3501, an upscale casual restaurant which has sustained continued growth and success for over 20 years. Located on the 6th floor of the Gateway Building on the South Side of Bethlehem, ZEST has had the honor of being awarded the Lehigh Valley's favorite rooftop of 2021, favorite atmosphere of 2020, and favorite new restaurant of 2019. Chef Sean Rainey brings New American cuisine to life with signature dishes including braised beef short ribs and crab & mango spring rolls. The views whether you choose to sit indoors or outdoors are unparalleled. The 130 seat balcony lets you take in the sights of the southside like the steel stacks, Fahy and Hill to Hill bridges, and Bethlehem city hall in the distance. ZEST also features a partially open kitchen design, large 20 seat bar, and an indoor space with panoramic accordion sliding windows that let you experience the best of both worlds.Prime Steak House
Price: Moderate•Steak•4.6(2,264)To us you're one of the family. At Prime, we strive for excellence in our food, service and atmosphere. Our high quality menu begins by using the freshest ingredients, whether preparing a fresh naturally-aged premium-cut steak, or one of our carefully-crafted seafood, chicken or pasta dishes along with our homemade soups, sauces, dressings and desserts. And, as with our own family, our goal is to create the best dining experience for you; from catching the game in our lounge, to hosting that special private party, your satisfaction matters most. Great food. Great friends and family. We're here for you.
The Tap Room at Hotel Bethlehem
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.6(2,033)Dine among our famous former guests in our Tap Room restaurant. Situated just off of the main lobby, the Tap Room offers beautiful views of Historic Main Street. Our menu changes seasonally and features classic American cuisine. We partner with local farms to provide our guests with the freshest ingredients. Join us on Thursday evenings for the best local jazz musicians in our region.Tavern at the Sun Inn
Price: Moderate•American•4.4(514)Reservations only guaranteed for indoor dining. Outdoor dining will be open weather/temperature depending.
Taverns were a center of daily life in colonial times. They were the local, social and political hubs that spawned the thinking that led to the American Revolution. Tavern at the Sun Inn continues in this tradition offering a Colonial-inspired Seasonal food and beverage menu in a truly unique gathering spot.
Tavern’s culinary team is led by Billy Gruenewald. He offers a casual tavern-style menu that changes to match what is seasonally available and features some ingredients that would have been available to Bethlehem’s founders. Dinner is served on the Sun Inn’s second floor and light fare and drinks outdoors on the beautiful North Green when the weather permits.
Outdoor seating is first come first serve.
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- JJoeVIPPhiladelphia County •88 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoAmazing as usual. I tried the lobster salad. So fresh and delicious a perfect appetizer. Then I had the chicken sandwich. This was perfectly cooked and crispy! One of my favorite places in the valley!More infoUrban TablePrice: Expensive• American• Bethlehem•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinerPhiladelphia County •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoDelicious food, efficient service, elegant atmosphere, knowledgeable staff , Chop House deserves the “ Fine Dining “ tag as it’s lives up to all standards…More infoChop House at Wind CreekPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Bethlehem•4.8
- SSharon1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoExcellent food, service, presentation of drinks too!More infoZest bar+grillePrice: Expensive• American• Bethlehem•4.6
- SSeanNew York City •29 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoGreat food and service. Our party had multiple small, medium, and large plates. All were excellent. Nice vibe...very much like the tables are not situated very close together. Will absolutely return!More infoEdgePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Bethlehem•4.5
- DdavidVIPAtlantic City / South Jersey Shore •19 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoMicah our server was excellent Food was amazing as wellMore infoTwisted OlivePrice: Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• Bethlehem•4.7
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Located less than an hour from Philadelphia, Bethlehem is a charming city that's also referred to as “Christmas City USA.” Founded in 1741, it holds to and honors its rich history while exhibiting a modern flare that's evident in its extensive variety of available cuisines; the town is an example of old meets new done right. Celebrate getting through Monday with an award-winning beer, get yourself over the Wednesday hump with some ice cream, forget the diet exists on Friday, then try your luck at the casino over the weekend. While it's always the right time to visit the city, the Historic Bethlehem Summer Restaurant Week is the ideal opportunity to dine on a discount. Whether you're going solo, heading out with family or friends, or seeing if your date is a dud or a delight, Bethlehem is where you want to be for a stellar dining experience that you won't soon forget.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Bethlehem is blue grillhouse
The best vegan restaurants in Bethlehem are The Flying Egg, Zest bar+grille and Edge
The best vegetarian restaurants in Bethlehem are Urban Table, Prime Steak House and The Flying Egg
The restaurants with the best service in Bethlehem are blue grillhouse, Chop House at Wind Creek and Hampton Winds
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Bethlehem are blue grillhouse, 1741 on The Terrace at Hotel Bethlehem and The Tap Room at Hotel Bethlehem
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