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Ovalon Restaurant
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(171)The Ovalon Bar & Grill is Hazleton's longest standing fine dining restaurant. Today the Ovalon is a Italian fine dining tradition, and stands as the roots of Scalleat Hospitality.La Maya
Price: Expensive•Mexican•4.8(135)Vamos a La Maya
Mexican comfort intertwines with the regions soul—Tulum's zest and Cancun's allure. This isn't your typical Mexican cuisine; it's a vibrant, rustic canvas bursting with authentic flavors, a culinary revelation that redefines tradition with every bite.
Union and Finch
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(2,822)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.Marblehead Chowder House PA
Price: Moderate•Seafood•4.7(4,336)Casual, Coastal, Comfort Food. Fresh seafood with plenty of options for non-seafood lovers.
Melt
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(4,510)
Melt puts a modern twist on traditional Italian cuisine. A visually stunning design provides a dramatic setting for a wide variety of creatively prepared salads, pizzas, pastas & grilled entrees. The extensive menu is complemented by a 200 bottle wine list featuring vintages from the West Coast and Italy.Chop House at Wind Creek
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(6,564)Chop House no longer admits Guests under 21 years of age as we remain committed to keeping minors off the gaming floor.
A modern, upscale twist on the classic American steakhouse. Chop House at Wind Creek is the place to dine in the Lehigh Valley—serving only-the-best filets, seafood, signature creations, and handcrafted cocktails.
Circa 1898
Price: Expensive•American•4.4(69)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.blue grillhouse
Price: Expensive•Steak•4.7(5,075)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.
The Flying Egg
Price: Moderate•Breakfast•4.6(837)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!McCall Collective Brewing
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(685)*We Offer a Bar Service Based Dining Experience - Enjoy your visit at your own pace*
Welcome to McCall Collective Brewing
Proud to be 100% Family Owned and Operated - Allentown's First Fully Female Owned Brewery
We are a Bar Service based Brewpub offering a wide vary of handcrafted beers made on premise, PA wine and spirits and traditional pub fare. Come and check out our brand new taproom featuring family friendly dining, outdoor seating and plenty of TV’s to catch all the biggest sporting events.
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- RRichardBaltimore / Maryland •6 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoVery good experience, and everyone was very attentive, from server, a young lady, and a middle aged man. We always eat here when we attend the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. We also enjoyed the Motown music, but it wasn't overpowering -- we could still have a nice conversation.More infoMeltPrice: Expensive• Italian• Center Valley•4.7
- AAnnNew York City •9 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoAlways Amazing Food, drinks and great service very good restaurantMore infoUrban TablePrice: Expensive• American• Bethlehem•4.7
- NNicolasGreater Boston •1 review5.0Dined 7 days agoWe love this place, it's slowly becoming our favorite spot in the area. Great food, great service, and great specials.More infoUnion and FinchPrice: Moderate• American• Allentown•4.8
- CCharlesVIPBaltimore / Maryland •49 reviews5.0Dined on Jul 18, 2025Great experience. Our pork chops were the best. Server was very knowledgeable and helpful in making our choices. Dinner with a view was enjoyable. Only complaint was the parking garage was a confusing mess.More infoZest bar+grillePrice: Expensive• American• Bethlehem•4.6
- DdorianPhiladelphia County •14 reviews5.0Dined on Jul 14, 2025nice food and atmosphere, will definitely be back again soonMore infoTorre RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Center Valley•4.6
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Hip and trendy contemporary American restaurants are a favorite choice for diners in the Lehigh Valley area. Home to the longest running market in the country, Lehigh Valley has options like slow-cooking barbecue restaurants serving brisket sandwiches with cheese sauce, pepper marmalade, fried onions, and famous Southern bacon jam. Italian restaurants with cozy seating areas for romantic diners offer up dishes like shrimp cocktail and bistecca alla boscaiola, which is almost a pound of New York strip steak broiled to your liking and topped with onions, mushrooms, and melted provolone cheese. Fondue restaurants have plenty of dessert options for chocolate lovers who enjoy dipping bananas foster in molten heaven.
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Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Lehigh Valley is Red Lobster - Whitehall
The best vegan restaurants in Lehigh Valley are Union and Finch, Aman's Artisan Indian Cuisine and Thyme Rooftop Grille
The best vegetarian restaurants in Lehigh Valley are Union and Finch, Aman's Artisan Indian Cuisine and Thyme Rooftop Grille
The restaurants with the best service in Lehigh Valley are Red Lobster - Whitehall, 3rd & Ferry Fish Market and Stone Tavern
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Lehigh Valley are 3rd & Ferry Fish Market, Stone Tavern and Aman's Artisan Indian Cuisine