The Dime

Name: The Dime
Address: 12 N. 7th Street, Allentown, PA, United States, 18101
Telephone: (484) 273-4010
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 3.7

3.7 (658)

$31 to $50

American

12 N. 7th Street, Allentown, PA 18101

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2 people

Jun 29, 2025

7:00 PM

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals

Welcome to The Dime. Fine dining and libations at one of the top restaurants in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

The creative force behind The Dime’s Italian Steakhouse menu is a team of culinary adventurers and artisans dedicated to their craft. We offer guests an elevated, modern dining experience featuring house made pastas, premium-cut steaks, unique desserts, superior wine list, and distinctive cocktails. The sophisticated space is welcoming and warm, featuring stunning views of downtown Allentown and the rolling hills beyond. Join us for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week.

The Dime is located on the third floor of the Renaissance Allentown Hotel. For those who are not guests of the hotel, enter using the elevators in the lobby located on Seventh Street - just off of Hamilton Street and adjacent to the PPL Center.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am
Phone number
(484) 273-4010
Website
http://www.thedimeallentown.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
JR Lundy
Private party facilities
We offer two private dinning spaces, The Liberty Room and The Mercury Room. Please contact our Restaurant Events Coordinator for more details , 484-273-4020. We look forward to Serving you!

Location
12 N. 7th Street, Allentown, PA 18101
Neighborhood
Allentown
Cross street
Hamilton
Parking details
Valet located outside restaurant. Self Parking available as well.
Entertainment
Live music every weekend from 9pm-12am
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 658 people are saying

The Dime reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.7

3.7 based on recent ratings

3.7Food
3.4Service
3.9Ambience
3.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Lehigh Valley
Great for brunch
Lehigh Valley
Good for groups
Lehigh Valley
Hot spot
Lehigh Valley
Romantic
Lehigh Valley
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Dime offers a "fantastic experience" with "delicious" food and "great" atmosphere, making it ideal for a city view dining experience. While service can be hit or miss, standout moments highlight "professional" staff and memorable meals, particularly for private date nights. Ideal for those seeking a charming, relaxed ambiance.

658 Reviews

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Loren
Philadelphia County52 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to the Dime for lunch on a weekday. The food, service, and ambiance were great. We enjoyed seeing the city from the restaurant window. We would have preferred to park closer to the restaurant and not have to walk so far from the lot to the restaurant. Alternatively, we would have taken advantage of valet parking, but this did not appear to be an option.
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Susan VIP
New York City29 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
It was okay. Service was mediocre. Food was just standard fare with upscale pricing. Not a lot to select. Not sure why it had such high ratings across media…perhaps it’s because there isn’t much to choose from in that area of town?
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Ted
New York City4 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The place was dead, as if a funeral was being conducted for the restaurant.
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Khadijah VIP
Philadelphia County16 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Slightly under staffed so the waitressing was a little “lax”. But they tried
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Corey
Philadelphia County3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was very professional . I don't recall her name but she had a tattoo on the right side of her neck! Thankyou so much !
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Anthony
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing. I had the steak. My wife had the chicken. We started with these egg rolls. Very delicious. It wasn't crowded on an 8 o'clock Saturday night. Great for a private date night. Atmosphere was fancy. Highly recommend the restaurant.
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tony
Philadelphia County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
50 ft from ppl center Food was delicious Apps were large portions...egg rolls tremendous Dinner entrees were adequate for price
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Mike VIP
Hawaii24 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We selected this venue because it was a steakhouse and we eat strictly gluten free. Because there was a Concert at the adjacent venue, they had a limited menu (that didn't include their primary steaks). We asked for a wine list when we arrived (their website indicated a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence). We specifically included Gluten Free in our reservation and reminded the waiter when we sat down. He checked with the chef and came back to tell us what appetizers and entrees we could have. We then had to ask for a wine list a second time. We finally placed our orders and selected a bottle of wine, which was on a rack on the wall (no refrigeration system). The glassware was pathetic. Ultimately, revisited the website to find that the award was granted 6 years ago (and their was obvious change-over in people who actually cared about wine service). The table next to us received their food, and two of the four had ordered the same Steak Freitas as my wife (who has celiac). The truffle fries parm looked amazing, but were clearly deep fried. We stopped the waiter and asked if they were fried in a dedicated fryer.....he checked with the chef and the answer was "NO, but we'll substitute mashed potatoes".... In summary, the staff has no clue how to deal with Celiac Disease, even the chef is clueless, service is extremely slow, the limited menu is marginal at best and the Spectator wine award is no longer valid. Pick a different restaurant.....even if you have to walk somewhere!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia County1 review
2.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
When the restaurant became busy or “hectic” as our waitress said, they closed off all cocktail orders and only allowed beer and wine. Not what you expect from a nicer, upscale restaurant.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia County1 review
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience at the Dime we went for both breakfast and dinner in one day. The staff was courteous, prompt bringing our food out, and made sure to check frequently to make sure we did not need anything. Fantastic experience!!
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The Dime is rated 3.7 stars by 658 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 29, 2025

7:00 PM

12 N. 7th Street, Allentown, PA 18101

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Hamilton
Neighborhood
Allentown
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet located outside restaurant. Self Parking available as well.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
JR Lundy
Entertainment
Live music every weekend from 9pm-12am
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thedimeallentown.com/
Phone number
(484) 273-4010
Private party facilities
We offer two private dinning spaces, The Liberty Room and The Mercury Room. Please contact our Restaurant Events Coordinator for more details , 484-273-4020. We look forward to Serving you!

The Dime

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About this restaurant

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What 658 people are saying

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Review summary

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