Diners' Choice: Great for fine wines restaurants in Scranton / Poconos

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Grico's Restaurant

5.0

5 (98)

$30 and under

American

Wilkes-Barre

About the restaurant

You’ll feel at home at the Original Grico’s in Exeter. We offer classic cuisine served to make you feel as if you were one of the family. Our menu features selections of succulent steaks, seafood, and traditional favorites, served in a warm and cozy atmosphere. Dine with friends, loved ones or business associates or enjoy cocktails at the 1930s vintage bar.

Please note if you cannot find a reservation time that you desire please call 570-654-9120

Top review

Lisa

Dined 5 days ago

Always have a wonderful time at Grico’s!! Food is great and atmosphere is relaxing.

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.

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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 2 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!🙌🏻

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

4.8

4.8 (3002)

$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

Christine

Dined 2 days ago

Food was excellent, what you would expect from the chain. Service was excellent.

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4.8

4.8 (580)

$50 and over

Contemporary French

South Sterling

About the restaurant

One of Pennsylvania's finest Pocono's Restaurants... The elegant dining room at The French Manor features a 40 foot vaulted ceiling & two massive fireplaces. Request a table on the terrace for a wonderful view of the Pocono Mountains, or a table by the fireplace for later dining (please note that table requests are subject to availability). Breakfast in nice weather can be accommodated on the stone veranda. Our gourmet dinner menu features both Classical & Nouvelle French Cuisine. Candlelight dining, culinary expertise, & our pampering staff make each meal a memorable dining experience.

Attire in the Main Dining Room is Dressy Casual (jackets for gentlemen are suggested, not required). No sneakers, sweatshirts, or shorts (outdoor terrace with a view offers casual dining during warmer months). The restaurant is not suitable for children under the age of 12 years.

AAA four-diamond rated restaurant and lodging since 2003.

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JayenVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Fourth visit. Once again superb. Food, service, ambiance outstanding. Strongly recommend for special occasion

Rikasa

4.8

4.8 (467)

$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.

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Georgette

Dined 3 days ago

Very loud on roof but food was delicious! Filet cooked perfectly!

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Butter

4.8

4.8 (107)

$31 to $50

American

Mount Pocono / Pocono Manor

About the restaurant

Chef Mark Arnao's restaurant Butter named as the Culinary Reason to visit the Poconos by 5ReasonstoVisit.com serves unparalleled creations. From his Sushi Flatbread to Truffle Miso Salmon and the Foie Gras Slider. Don't forget to try the nightly Butcher Block Specials while you sit by the fireplace and enjoy a wonderful glass of wine or one of our specialty Cocktails. Visit after a great day at the outlets or sliding off of the slopes at Camelback. No matter the season Butter always has something going on. Remember everything is better with Butter.

Top review

Sharon

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

Excellent dinner at Butter! The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. Consistently a great choice for a special dinner out!

Ravyn & Robyn Food & Wine

4.8

4.8 (303)

$30 and under

Italian

Hawley

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Kalyn

Dined 7 days ago

Had a wonderful experience. The espresso martini and calamari were outstanding. Our meals were scrumptious and the service was exemplary. Looking forward to going back again soon!

The Water's Edge at Memorytown

4.7

4.7 (682)

$31 to $50

Continental

Mount Pocono / Pocono Manor

About the restaurant

All our meals are prepared to order with the freshest ingredients.

Here at The Water's Edge Restaurant, we take pride in providing you a special and memorable dining experience. Sit lakeside, fireside or outside on the patio. Patio seating is based on first come first serve basis. Weather permitting.

We are open Wednesday through Sunday from 5pm to 9pm. Reservations are strongly suggested but walk ins are accepted based on availability.

Our menu changes, as we are constantly sourcing the best and freshest ingredients available each season.

Please visit our website https://www.memorytownusa.com/lakeside-menu for our current menu and to view what our Chef's are creating each week as features, check them out here! https://www.memorytownusa.com/weekly-features

Please call 570-839-1680 ext. 3 for more information or to make a reservation.

-Follow us on Instagram for more.
https://www.instagram.com/memorytown_thewatersedge/

Top review

Stephen

Dined 1 day ago

Delicious food, friendly and accommodating staff. Best 60th birthday dinner with spectacular view!!!!

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Bank + Vine

4.6

4.6 (498)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Wilkes-Barre

About the restaurant

Bank+Vine is serving up a fresh and seasonal menu from a passionate culinary team, focusing on a farm to table concept and showcasing produce at the peak of its season.

Located in one of downtown Wilkes-Barre’s historic buildings, Bank+Vine provides both an indoor and outdoor casual dining experience with plates meant to be shared around the table. Take a trip back to 1912 and visit the old South Side Bank while dining in 'The Lobby' with it's 30 foot vaulted ceilings and a private dining room overlooking the entire restaurant, perfect for gatherings of 10 people with a private restroom.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

Beautiful resturant, awesome meal. Perfect service. Great cocktails too.

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