Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Scranton / Poconos

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Updated June 05, 2025

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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.

Top review

MalcolmVIP

Dined 7 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 Ridge Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (264)

$31 to $50

Italian

Hawley

About the restaurant

Serving Italian dishes prepared with the finest ingredients -- always from scratch!! Just like grandma's kitchen... feast on Sunday Sauce every week complete with meatballs, sausage, pork & beef. Get it while it lasts.
Enjoy a cocktail at our full bar - come by and say hi to the family!

We will hold all reservations for up to 15 minutes - if you arrive any later we will need to seat you at the next available time, if we have availabiity.

Parties of 5 or more - a credit card will be required to reserve your table. If you need to cancel your reservation please call us prior to 3 hours of your reservation time to avoid penalities.
Separate checks not provided for parties of 5 or more.

Family Owned & Operated

*CLOSED MONDAYS & TUESDAYS YEAR ROUND*
HOLIDAYS CLOSED:
NEW YEARS DAY; SUPER BOWL SUNDAY; EASTER SUNDAY;THANKSGIVING DAY; CHRISTMAS EVE/DAY
NO ONLINE RESERVATIONS FOR VALENTINES DAY, MOTHER'S DAY & NEW YEARS EVE
PLEASE CALL THE RESTAURANT TO RESERVE - THANK YOU!

Top review

Chris2424

Dined 2 days ago

Everything was perfect. From the food to the service. Very lucky to have a dining experience like this in the area! Some of the best food you will ever have!

The Refinery

4.9

4.9 (351)

$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"

Top review

Katie

Dined 2 days ago

Always a great experience dining here! Came with a few of my friends for a girls night out and enjoyed appetizer, drinks and dinners that went be beyond our expectations! Thanks for a wonderful night out!

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

4.8

4.8 (3004)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Wilkes-Barre

About the restaurant

***** GUEST UNDER 21 MUST ENTER AND EXIT FROM THE LOWER RACING LOBBY ENTRANCE AS OF JULY 10, 2020 *****
Ruth's Chris Steak House at Mohegan Sun serves up exceptional service & sizzling taste. Our signature steaks are seared to perfection at 1800° & topped with fresh butter so they sizzle all the way to your table.
Experience the sensation of private dining at Ruth’s Chris & treat your special guests to unforgettable dining for your next business gathering, family celebration and all your holiday needs .
From our humble beginnings on Broad Street in New Orleans to our current position as the world's largest fine dining company, Ruth's Chris Steak House has come quite a long way in its first four decades. In 2015, we celebrated our 50th anniversary, & we consider it a celebration of the life of a woman who broke the mold - our founder, Ruth Fertel.

COME JOIN US & EXPERIENCE PERFECTION YOURSELF!!

Top review

Robert

Dined 2 days ago

We celebrated our son’s birthday. Everyone was so attentive

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4.8

4.8 (470)

$31 to $50

Italian

Scranton

About the restaurant

Our Newest addition Roof 53 can be now reserved online. Please review the menu, it is different then the main floor menu...

Come in and let your senses be tantalized by the coastal vibes of Italian shores. From shrimp cocktail to escargot, from the music to the mood, at Rikasa every day is a special occasion, whether it be a romantic date night or celebratory family gathering. Unwind after work in our chic bar for casual drinks or a smooth bottle of wine with friends. Our delectable menu offerings, from our finest chops and steaks, succulent seafood, house-made pastas and handcrafted cocktails are sourced locally and responsibly. We are also home to The Joint, our speakeasy bar, featuring live entertainment and incredible drinks every Friday and Saturday evening.

Highly skilled and welcoming staff are proud to elevate your experience like no other. At Rikasa, we promise that our relaxed elegance will transport you to a unique and unforgettable experience.

Top review

Andrea

Dined 4 days ago

Great food and service was very good. Highly recommend.

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Tuscan Mezzi Rigatoni

Pizza Althea

4.8

4.8 (59)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

West Wyoming

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

Top review

Jim

Dined 7 days ago

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

State Street Grill

4.7

4.7 (1156)

$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.

Top review

Marion

Dined 3 days ago

Four of us friends enjoyed lunch outdoors. We very much enjoyed the food, and our server was very pleasant and helpful. We were not at all rushed and were able to enjoy each others’ company for as long as we liked.

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4.7

4.7 (961)

$30 and under

Italian

Scranton

About the restaurant

Sambuca Grille is an Italian restaurant located in Downtown Scranton.

Top review

gerardVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Sambuca Grill is always excellent. ...great menu, cocktails and wine list. Service always friendly and helpful.

Slopeside Pub & Grill

4.7

4.7 (235)

$30 and under

American

Saylorsburg

About the restaurant

Voted 'Best View' by Lehigh Valley Style, Slopeside Pub & Grill offers an unmatched mountain-top dining experience. Located just outside the Lehigh Valley on the southern most tip of the Poconos, Slopeside offers seasonal salads, handcrafted sandwiches, and Chef specialty entrees- all paired with endless views of the Pocono Mountains. Join us 7 days a week for lunch and dinner!

Top review

jANICEVIP

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Service was good everything was done on a timely matter my salad was good with added shrimp but a little pricey evening was good We will definitely be back fun evening

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

Top review

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!

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