Tavern at the Sun Inn

Name: Tavern at the Sun Inn
Address: 564 Main St, Bethlehem, PA, United States, 18018
Telephone: (610) 419-8600
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (515)

$30 and under

American

564 Main St, Bethlehem, PA 18018

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

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.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(610) 419-8600
Website
http://www.tavernatthesuninn.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
William "BIlly" Greunewald
Catering
Catering is available. Please e-mail info@tavernatthesuninn.com
Private party facilities
We host all types of private events and parties. Two dining rooms, a bar, and large outdoor patio can service almost anything you can come up with.

Location
564 Main St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Neighborhood
Bethlehem
Cross street
Broad St.
Parking details
Street or Public Garage (Two within 1 block)
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

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Shrimp Cocktail$12.00
Cocktail Sauce, Lemon
Herb Stuffed Mushroom$12.00
Fresh Herbs, Roasted Garlic, Mushroom, Cream Cheese, Parmesan Cheese
Soft Pretzel$12.00
Served with Homemade Cheese Sauce & Mustard
Potato Pancakes$14.00
Ginger Peach Compote, Sour Cream
Fresh Burrata$13.00
Roasted Red Pepper, Balsamic Glaze, Pesto, Toast Points
Empanada$16.00
Beef, Potato, Cheddar, Maya Pink Aioli
Chicken Dip$14.00
Shredded Chicken, Hibiscus Jalapeño, Pepper Jack, Goat Cheese, Smoked Tomato, Toast Points

LARGE PLATE - Available after 4pm

Savannah Summer Chicken$29.00
White Balsamic Marinated Chicken, Ginger Peach Compote, Creamy Fennel Broth, Smashed Potatoes
Crab Cakes$34.00
Chesapeake Aioli, Green Beans, Rice Pilaf
Taverna Bay Risotto$30.00
Butterfly Shrimp, Crab Pesto Risotto, Smoked Cherry Tomato, Balsamic Glaze
Craven Street Bowl$23.00
Cauliflower Rice, Smoked Tomato, Mushroom, Carrots, Green Bean, Red Cabbage Slaw, Chipotle Sesame Oil - Vegan Friendly
*Republic Smokehouse Medallions$33.00
Two 4oz Medallions, Chipotle Butter, Smashed Baby Potato, Roasted Green Bean & Carrots, Cherry Bounce Reduction

SOUP/SALAD

Rocket Salad$9.00
Arugula, Shaved Mushroom, Crunchy Onion, Parmesan, House Vinaigrette
Saba Salad$10.00
Spring Mix, Strawberry, Blueberry, Goat Cheese, Almonds, Harissa and Apricot Vinaigrette
Add Shrimp or Chicken to either salad$7.00

SANDWICH

*Rebel Burger$15.00
Certified Angus Beef, White Cheddar, Smokey Ketchup, Spicy Pickles, Arugula, Red Onion, Brioche
Moore’s Creek Wrap$12.00
Roasted Pork, Red Cabbage Slaw, Rice, Chipotle Maple BBQ
Franklin Burger$12.00
Homemade Black Bean Burger, Mustard, Arugula, Red Onion, Ciabatta – Vegan Friendly
Moravian Brat$13.00
Breakaway Farms Austrian Brat, Shallot Jam, Mustard, Red Cabbage Slaw, Italian Roll
The Hei Hei$15.00
Homemade Chicken Patty, Pepper Jack, Smoked Tomato, Pesto Aioli, Arugula, Brioche
Burrata BLT$14.00
Bacon Jam, Fresh Burrata, Balsamic, Tomato, Arugula, Ciabatta
Lafayette$15.00
Shaved Strip Steak, Cheese Sauce, Tarragon Butter, Au Jus, Italian Roll
Lord Baltimore$16.00
Crabcake, Arugula, Tomato, Chesapeake Aioli, Brioche
Peasant Roll$24.00
Lobster Salad, Tarragon Butter, Chives, Brioche Roll
Bluecoat Melt$13.00
Blueberries, Goat Cheese Spread, Balsamic Glaze, Sour Dough
*Fat Tony Burger$26.00
Two Black Angus Beef Patties, Burrata, Pesto Aioli, Smoked Tomato, Arugula, Brioche

What 515 people are saying

Tavern at the Sun Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Lehigh Valley
Great for brunch
Lehigh Valley
Good for special occasions
Lehigh Valley
Lively

Review summary

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Tavern at the Sun Inn offers a historic dining experience with "excellent food and drinks" in a charming atmosphere. Guests praise the "wonderful" service and the "unique" menu, with highlights like the Beef Wellington and lobster roll. The inviting courtyard and attentive staff, including standout server Ashley, enhance the overall dining pleasure.

515 Reviews

JC
JillC
Baltimore / Maryland6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely outdoor courtyard dining. The food was wonderful and our server was so nice!
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Laura
Chicago / Illinois5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Innovative menu and everything was fantastic. Especially enjoyed the tasting flight.
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Carol
Philadelphia County1 review
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, everything came out quickly, and tasted great!
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Joan
Philadelphia County10 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This is our first time having dinner at the Sun Inn. It is such a nice restaurant, with a lot of history. We loved the little room upstairs where we ate. It is very clean, cozy and inviting. Our waitress was wonderful and attentive without being overbearing. The manager/owner, Bill, stopped over twice to check on us, which was very appreciated. My husband drank beer, I had a Bloody Mary, which was very bland (I think only tomato juice), and didn't come with a celery stick! It had 2 olives and a lemon half slice as garnish. It could definitely be improved with a nice Bloody Mary mix that includes a bit of heat and of course celery! We started with the herb stuffed mushrooms, which were fabulous! They were very flavorful, with lots of fresh herbs, and the cream cheese made them very creamy. I had a Saba Salad with berries and goat cheese. I like more goat cheese than what was on it, but the berries were fresh and plentiful as were the almonds, and the dressing was excellent. It is Harissa and Apricot vinaigrette which was a bit tangy and a bit sweet. My husband had a new sandwich call The Hei Hei (pronounced hay-hay), which was a house made chicken patty with Pepper Jack cheese, tomato, and Peso Aioli on a delicious roll. He loved it. We would recommend this restaurant for its excellent food, varied menu and super helpful staff. The next time we come we will try to get a courtyard table.
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Kristine
Philadelphia County17 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and drinks! We always enjoy coming to the Sun Inn. I love the historic atmosphere.
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John VIP
Philadelphia County11 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Ashley was awesome!!! Food great!!! Had a great night!!!
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Matt
New York City6 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Mediocre food. Cocktails not great. Overall a disappointment.
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Marty VIP
Philadelphia County30 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place for a quiet dinner.Great drinks menu and above average pub fare.
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Rich
Philadelphia County16 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great waiter with service first! Food quality is excellent.
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Becky VIP
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The hostess almost seemed annoyed that we came in and she had to seat us. We used to love the food at the tavern. Unfortunately it was just ok this time- not sure what happened to the excellent chef they used to have. Do not order the homemade potato chips- they were overdone and hard to chew.
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FAQs

Tavern at the Sun Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (610) 419-8600.

Tavern at the Sun Inn is rated 4.3 stars by 515 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

564 Main St, Bethlehem, PA 18018

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Broad St.
Neighborhood
Bethlehem
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street or Public Garage (Two within 1 block)
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
William "BIlly" Greunewald
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.tavernatthesuninn.com/
Phone number
(610) 419-8600
Catering
Catering is available. Please e-mail info@tavernatthesuninn.com
Private party facilities
We host all types of private events and parties. Two dining rooms, a bar, and large outdoor patio can service almost anything you can come up with.

Tavern at the Sun Inn

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

SMALL PLATE

Shrimp Cocktail$12.00

Herb Stuffed Mushroom$12.00

Soft Pretzel$12.00

Potato Pancakes$14.00

Fresh Burrata$13.00

Empanada$16.00

Chicken Dip$14.00

LARGE PLATE - Available after 4pm

Savannah Summer Chicken$29.00

Crab Cakes$34.00

Taverna Bay Risotto$30.00

Craven Street Bowl$23.00

*Republic Smokehouse Medallions$33.00

SOUP/SALAD

Rocket Salad$9.00

Saba Salad$10.00

Add Shrimp or Chicken to either salad$7.00

SANDWICH

*Rebel Burger$15.00

Moore’s Creek Wrap$12.00

Franklin Burger$12.00

Moravian Brat$13.00

The Hei Hei$15.00

Burrata BLT$14.00

Lafayette$15.00

Lord Baltimore$16.00

Peasant Roll$24.00

Bluecoat Melt$13.00

*Fat Tony Burger$26.00

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