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Circa 1898, Lehighton, PA

Circa 1898

4.4 (62)
$31 to $50
American
2186 Mahoning Dr W, Lehighton, PA 18235-9501

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
Welcome to Circa 1898, a charming destination where historic elegance meets modern dining. We offer a unique dining experience that blends locally sourced ingredients, creative culinary techniques, and exceptional hospitality.

Our menu showcases a thoughtful selection of seasonal dishes, house-made breads, and signature cocktails, all designed to delight your senses.

Reserve your table today and discover why Circa 1898 is quickly becoming a favorite for both locals and visitors alike.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Wed–Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

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What 62 people are saying

Circa 1898 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Lehigh Valley

    Best Ambiance

  • Lehigh Valley

    Great for fine wines

  • Lehigh Valley

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Lehigh Valley

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Circa 1898 offers a beautifully restored historic setting with "outstanding service" and "delicious food." Patrons enjoy a varied menu and generous portions, with highlights like the "braised beef short ribs" and "cinnamon bun dessert." The atmosphere is "inviting" and "elegant," making it a "great place" for special occasions.
62 Reviews
  1. Denise

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was so excited to finally see the renovations. I was there in 2010 on a paranormal investigation and wrote about the Broney hotel in my book in 2011. It was dilapidated. The Circa is phenomenal and so beautiful and lovely. The workmanship is pure perfection you cannot see any seams in any of the drywall. Every single room I looked at was elegant and beautiful and felt wonderful. The poker room is outstanding and those red velvet seats are beautiful. The furniture is amazing. Both floors open to the public are an experience. I remember that old building and this new refinished Circa 1898 is stunning! The food was incredible. The service was top notch. It was well worth that wait! Simply the finest dinning you will find in the area.

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Saveena

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing!!! My husband had the chefs special, Patatas Bravas and Shrimp Paella with the most deliciously grilled shrimp on top. Wish I had more😜😋💯

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Duane

    Scranton / Poconos3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tried the Tacos,they were great! Had a wonderful evening hanging out on the outdoor patio after dinner.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Eric

    Baltimore / Maryland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service and delicious food. We will be back soon. Actually, this morning we went back for breakfast.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Deborah

    Philadelphia County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is fantastic! What an impeccable job the owners did to re-ignite this building into a wonderful historic but modern experience. Everything was fabulous and well worth the $$. I am very picky about my crab cakes and for that reason I don't order them often, but the menu said "no filler" and there really was "no filler"! They were outstanding! And the pairing sauce was a wonderful surprise. Great atmosphere for our ladies' night and would also be perfect for "date night" and special occasions. Next visit will be to the saloon with the boys in tow! Thank you for a wonderful experience!

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Shaun

    Philadelphia County1 review

    2.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Restaurant has a lot of potential. Building was clean and historic. A great vibe to start. Food was very bland and shrimp was extremely overcooked and rubbery. Service staff were nice but there was a 50 minute wait for food.

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  7. Duane

    Scranton / Poconos4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great evening at Circa, the service and food were outstanding as always. 14 year aged Jack Daniel’s was a special treat!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. john

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal at Circa . I had the short rib it was excellent.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Denise

    Philadelphia County5 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Vegetables were cold, ribs were fatty, salmon was dried out( maybe reheated?) and potato did not taste freshly made

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  10. Jere

    West Palm Beach5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Menu was varied. Portions were large, almost huge. Service was professional. and knowledgeable.

    1 person found this helpful

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Circa 1898 is rated 4.4 stars by 62 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
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2186 Mahoning Dr W, Lehighton, PA 18235-9501

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Jim Thorpe
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Wed–Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
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