Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Lehigh Valley

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants in Lehigh Valley? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Melt

4.8

4.8 (4486)

$31 to $50

Italian

Center Valley

About the restaurant

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.

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AndreaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Food and drinks were delicious and everybody was happy with their options. This was a graduation dinner and the table and space felt very private and we felt really comfortable as a family gathering. Our server was exceptional and her team was on point with everything. Thank you for a great evening.

Top Cut

4.8

4.8 (2418)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Center Valley

About the restaurant

The sounds of classic Jazz. The tastes of craft cocktails and exquisite wines. Floor-to-ceiling windows with rooftop views. And, of course, the steaks. We exclusively serve USDA Prime — hand selected from the finest ranches in the heart of the Midwest. Add to your meal handmade, freshly baked bread and an extensive selection of seafood. Indulge in our vibrant bar scene, host a private event, or enjoy the ultimate steakhouse experience in our formal dining room. It’s 1940s tradition with today’s perfection. Welcome to Top Cut.

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JimVIP

Dined 3 days ago

David was excellent. Friendly and funny. Great evening.

blue grillhouse

4.7

4.7 (5048)

$31 to $50

Steak

Bethlehem

About the restaurant

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.

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April

Dined 4 days ago

Brussel sprouts were too salty. Did not eat them. Chilean sea bass was not the best taste. Steak was perfect! Would go back again and order something else.

Grille 3501

4.6

4.6 (3245)

$31 to $50

American

Allentown

About the restaurant

Grille 3501 literally stands alone with its “sophisticated yet unpretentious” atmosphere and menu. Our unique blend of New American cuisine, combined with our personal and attentive service will make your visit to Grille 3501 an event to remember.

We opened our doors on November 13, 2001 and since that time, our ever-widening circle of loyal customers consistently tell us we are among the most sophisticated and welcoming establishments in the Lehigh Valley.

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Jessica

Dined 2 days ago

Service was very slow. Food was ok but a bit overpriced.

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Filet Mignon

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Grilled Prime Pork Chop

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Seared Sea Scallops

The View at Morgan Hill

4.6

4.6 (236)

$30 and under

American

Easton

About the restaurant

Nestled at the top of Morgan Hill in Easton, PA, The View is the premier destination for all of your dining and event needs in the Lehigh Valley. Our restaurant features homemade food with some of the best views in the area. In the warmer months, our elevated outdoor deck and bar is the perfect spot to sit outside and enjoy a meal with friends. Our event facility can hold up to 150 guests for all of your event needs - Weddings, Meetings, Golf Outings, Corporate Events, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Bridal and Baby Showers, Birthdays, Anniversaries, & much more. Conveniently located off of exit 75 on Route 78, we are easily accessible from all points in Pennsylvania, as well as New Jersey and New York.

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Tanya

Dined on Apr 29, 2025

Wonderful views and the food was delicious. Definitely coming back here!

Madeline's

4.6

4.6 (1041)

$31 to $50

American

Fogelsville

About the restaurant

Conveniently located near Allentown off I78, Madeline's delivers casual, fine dining with a creative, gourmet flair! Enjoy a fantastic wine selection designed to please every palate, or perhaps a perfectly crafted cocktail. Madeline's is equipped with a unique private dining space that can accommodate up to 150 guests. With their attentive staff and state of the art equipment, they have everything to cater to the needs of your event!

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Jeff

Dined 1 day ago

Great menu with some exotic and/or tasty unusual dining options! We came from out of state, for an event, and found this local restaurant. Glad we chose it!

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4.5

4.5 (1970)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Bethlehem

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of downtown Bethlehem, Edge delivers a wonderful dining experience in a casual upscale atmosphere. Chef Timothy Widrick uses French and Asian influences in his New American cuisine. Enjoy a fantastic wine selection designed to please every palate, or perhaps a perfectly crafted cocktail.

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Sean

Dined 3 days ago

Great 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!

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Tavern at the Sun Inn

4.5

4.5 (514)

$30 and under

American

Bethlehem

About the restaurant

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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Carol

Dined on May 16, 2025

Great service, everything came out quickly, and tasted great!

Westside Grill

4.4

4.4 (1007)

$31 to $50

American

Trexlertown

About the restaurant

Westside Grill was established in late 2021 serving the Lehigh Valley and beyond. A modern American steakhouse with a twist, featuring prime cuts, seafood, hand held sandwiches and local favorites like our signature Grand Champion Turkey Pot Pie. Our bar serves a selection of wines by the glass or bottle, 12 draft favorites and features an extensive craft cocktail list.

Inquire about our seasonal patio or reserve our private dining room for your next event.

For large parties of 8 or more, please contact us by phone. We look forward to serving you.

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TammyVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Wonderful as always! Service is always attentive and welcoming! Love the hostess! Super sweet!!!

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Sports and Social - Allentown PA

3.7

3.7 (168)

$30 and under

American

Allentown

About the restaurant

Sports & Social Allentown offers guests an elevated food and beverage experience including made-from-scratch game-day favorites, curated cocktails and a beer selection that includes local favorites. Your NEW game day HQ, don't miss a moment of the action with a 25-foot high definition media wall and over 30 HD TVs. Sports & Social will offer a dog-friendly outdoor patio and a signature Crush Bar featuring a large selection of specialty crush drinks.

We do accept walk in guests on a first come, first serve basis and we have ample seating for full service at our 3 bars. If you are unable to secure an online reservation at your selected time please give us a call and we may be able to take a reservation for you over the phone or provide an alternate time slot .

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Mar 13, 2025

The staff was very accommodating in making sure we were able to secure a reservation despite the fact that it was extremely busy. We sat at the bar and, given the amount of people, service was very good. The food was above average bar food. Prices were very reasonable. My only complaint was the noise level.

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