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Coal Lounge and Grill, Bethlehem, PA

Coal Lounge and Grill

4.7
4.7
59 Reviews
$30 and under
African
81 West Broad St, Bethlehem, PA 18018

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Romantic
  • Neighborhood gem
Coal Lounge & Grill - Serving fresh and delicious West African cuisine!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    African
  • Hours of operation
    Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Kofi Armah
  • Catering
    We Cater to events of all sizes both on and off premises
  • Neighborhood
    Whitehall
  • Cross street
    Guetter
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 59 people are saying

Coal Lounge and Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7
4.7 based on all time ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

59 Reviews
  1. BillA

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 28, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Heard a lot about this place and it lived up to our expectations. Very customer satisfaction driven. Our wings were smaller than normal and they only charged us half price. This was fully their decision, we did not even notice the wings were smaller. Very friendly and relaxing place.

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  2. Elle VIP

    Philadelphia18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 24, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, ambiance, and service wise this is the best restaurant in Bethlehem and maybe even the Lehigh valley.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 22, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The reviews are spot on. Friendly personal service, excellent food, bring wine because you’re going to wait a bit, but it’s well worth it. Can’t wait to go back!

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  4. SeafoodDiner

    New York City25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 20, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very interesting food. I will definitely go to Coal again. It's a very relaxed setting with couches and low tables. I ate my food with the plate in my lap. Others bent over their food on the table. Couples can sit side-by-side, but facing each other is farther than I prefer. But definitely TRY it!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore / Maryland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 19, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was amazing at Coal. The service was impeccable with the chef explaining the dishes to the first time visitors. The food was delicious and ambiance was very unique. Will definitely be back again for another dinner.

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  6. NanaB

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 13, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, great service and great food at a reasonable cost...Would to see a lot more food varieties ,drink varieties and a shorter wait time for the food

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  7. CatherineG

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 23, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic. My parents took my boyfriend and I here for a night out (he’s from Ghana) and we loved it. The food was delicious, and that’s coming from me who’s a very picky eater. The owner and chef came out to talk to us and make recommendations which made it so much more personal. The lounge ambience was very different but it was a fun experience. Not the most comfortable seating but that was overlooked above all of the other things.

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  8. JuliaB

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 22, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I cannot believe this place is not more popular. Coal is the place to be! The chef waited on us, and thus was able to answer all of our questions. He made great recommendations and was incredibly friendly. The service was great, food came out fast, and the ambiance very calm and just what we were looking for. But, the best part: THE FOOD. So, so incredibly fresh, well seasoned, and delicious. We had the chicken kebobs and the red red stew as well as the loaded kelewele. I have never had West African food, but this was just truly outstanding. We will definitely be back to try some more of the chef's creations.

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  9. GingerbotMom

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 13, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food. Not the same old cuisine. A truly wonderful dining experience!

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  10. Elaine VIP

    Philadelphia39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 13, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time but definitely not our last. From the moment we walked in until we left we were greeted like special guests. The hibiscus tea with mango was yummy. Then came the best chicken wings ever. My friend and I shared the lamb and beef skewers prepared perfectly. We swapped out the regular salad for the bulgar salad and were not disappointed. We are everything including the home made peanut brittle made to order. What a feast.

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FAQs

Coal Lounge and Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (484) 456-1192.

Coal Lounge and Grill is rated 4.7 stars by 59 OpenTable diners.

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Philadelphia County
  4. Lehigh Valley
  5. Whitehall

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81 West Broad St, Bethlehem, PA 18018

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Guetter
  • Neighborhood
    Whitehall
  • Hours of operation
    Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    African
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kofi Armah
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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