Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Scranton / Poconos

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Momento

4.9

4.9 (591)

$31 to $50

Italian

Stroudsburg

About the restaurant

Momento offers upscale Franco Italian Cuisine. Specializing in fresh made pasta, quality ingredients including; fresh fish, TRUFFLES , Organic meats, Italian specialties and both American and JAPANESE WAGYU. A feature of the restaurant is the tasting menu with wine pairing and molecular gastronomy. WINE SPECTATOR WINNER with over 200 wines on the menu and over 25 by the glass. Wine tastings events. Design your own bourbon flight from our extensive collection. Want classic cocktails made the old fashion way? We have that covered too. Outdoor patio and bar, weather permitting. CHEF NICOLA MERSINI brings experience from Italy, Spain, Germany and New York City for an excellent culinary experience in the Poconos. No kids menu but we have a plenty of pleasing pasta dishes.

Top review

JessicaVIP

Dined on Jun 10, 2025

The staff was amazing. We were seated promptly for our reservation and chose a great wine off of their tremendous wine list. Our charcuterie appetizer pleased the group as did every entree presented to us. Ask about their own Elijah Craig bourbon too!

Alter House

4.9

4.9 (890)

$30 and under

American

Clarks Summit

About the restaurant

Alter House Restaurant and Bar is a family owned Farm-to-Table Restaurant and Event Venue dedicated to seasonal, sustainable cuisine. It is our culinary mission to source the finest ingredients from regional farmers, artisan purveyors and local farms whenever possible. Here at Alter House Restaurant and Bar, sustainability is the forefront of our identity. The seasons will define our menu. Our goal at Alter House is to be the restaurant of choice in Northeast Pennsylvania. Our aim is to provide our guests with unique culinary offerings paired with incredible service, in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. We hold ourselves to the highest possible standard of excellence for food and service, dedicating ourselves to these core values and principles. By doing so, we focus on what we do best – Altering your dining experience.

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MalcolmVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Another outstanding Alter House experience! Watermelon martini 🍸 was scrumptious! Shrimp 🍤 wanton app was yummy!🤤 Special Burratta salad 🥗 was great as was shrimp 🦐 fettuccine! Best French press coffee ☕️ in the area! Better than the food and drink is the fabulous staff, Hayden and Andrew!🙌🏻

The Refinery

4.9

4.9 (344)

$31 to $50

American

West Wyoming

About the restaurant

A unique dining experience in the heart of downtown Pittston! Refined Italian Cuisine "Grandma's Heart, With A Modern Hand"

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Tina

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

The food is delicious and I wonder recommend it to everyone 😊

Mondano Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (25)

$31 to $50

Global, International

Old Forge

About the restaurant

Where global flavors meet hometown hospitality ... and the result is unforgettable dining experiences! Mondano features a new menu each month, with the freshest seasonal offerings from across the globe.

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Joe

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent dinners with a Middle Eastern flare. House made focaccia bread was delicious. Service was extremely friendly and efficient.

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Experience

July Plant-Based International Tasting

Pizza Althea

4.8

4.8 (59)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

West Wyoming

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Jim

Dined 5 days ago

Good experience, foodunique, beer a bit warm. Quite loud.

State Street Grill

4.7

4.7 (1155)

$30 and under

American

Clarks Summit

About the restaurant

State Street Grill is a restaurant & bar, where you can kick back and relax with friends, enjoy lunch, Sunday Brunch, an exciting evening of dinner and music, or celebrate a special event. We serve fresh and fun American cuisine and we always try to exceed our guests' expectations.

With a sophisticated yet casual decor, State Street Grill has something for everyone, whether you simply want to taste our chef Trauger's creations or enjoy a full meal.

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Margaret

Dined 4 days ago

We had a wonderful breakfast and cocktails. We like the dining al fresco option( since we haven’t gotten very many nice weather days, lately). Highly recommend!!!

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Diamond City Vault Bar & Grill

4.6

4.6 (35)

$30 and under

American

Wilkes-Barre

About the restaurant

Introducing Diamond City Bar&Grill, a casual dining spot where you can indulge in mouthwatering pizzas, juicy hamburgers, sizzling steaks, and tasty sandwiches. Pair your meal with one of our 12 refreshing draft beers. It's the perfect place to satisfy your cravings! 🍕🍔🥩🥪🍺

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Elaine

Dined on Jun 12, 2025

We were a party of 9 and the service was great! Great experience!

Breaker Brewing Outpost - Archbald

4.5

4.5 (247)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Scranton

About the restaurant

Breaker Brewing Outpost, in the Sturges section of Archbald, is Breaker Brewing Company's northern satellite location open since February 2020. Our large taproom features a large horseshoe shaped bar, a high wooden cathedral ceiling and historic coal mining decor.

With 12 beers on draft, we offer a rotating variety of our own unique craft beers along with cocktails crafted with PA made spirits, local wines and sodas. Make sure to try a beer flight or enjoy our Happy Hour, Tuesday through Friday, from 4-6pm.

We offer a large food menu including soups, appetizers, burgers, tacos, specialty mac & cheese, flatbreads and more. We are family friendly and offer a kids menu. Our large patio is dog friendly and we even have a dog menu.

We just added a large screen TV and several other TVs to keep up on the sports action. Plus, we have a dart board and board games to play during your visit.

Please follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Breaker Brewing Outpost.

#breakerbrewingoutpost

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Joe

Dined on Apr 9, 2025

Great time with friends on a bingo night. Food was good, beers that I had were spot on, and our server was excellent. Always a solid experience at Breaker!

Olivet - The Swiftwater Hotel

4.3

4.3 (83)

$31 to $50

American

Mount Pocono / Pocono Manor

About the restaurant

The Olivet in The Swiftwater offers an exquisite space that seamlessly blends the fresh mountain air with a refined dining atmosphere. Gather to enjoy a sophisticated culinary experience, complemented by expertly crafted cocktails and a serene ambiance.

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Jim

Dined on Jun 5, 2025

Awesome food and great service in a very nice setting!

Dave & Buster's - Scranton

3.3

3.3 (99)

$30 and under

American

Moosic

About the restaurant

Each Dave & Buster’s has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we’ve got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we’re stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

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Jason

Dined on May 11, 2025

Decent during the week experience overall. The noise level was perfect for those who have younger kids. The food for some of our guests was cold, and the drinks had a "funky" taste. Will return, as a previous weekend experience knocked it out of the park.

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