Restaurants in Allentown
Best Restaurants
New American • $$
Seafood • $$$
“Service was excellent. Food was wonderful. the Classic Tower was enough food for two people's meal. It was such an appealing display of seafood. Would highly recommend. We will definitely be back.”
Indian • $$
“Behind the grey walls of this unsuspecting building in Allentown, PA is easily some of the most authentic and delicious Indian food found in the Northeast.
Prabhu, the owner, was happy to share where his food comes from. He explained that he buys whole spices that they mix in the restaurant as opposed to buying pre-mixed packs of spices. The result is fresh tasting, savory flavors of North Indian cuisine cooked and served by a friendly Nepalese family who take pride in their culture.”
Mediterranean • $$
“My daughter and I dined here yesterday for the first time and enjoyed our experience. The service is lovely. We particularly liked the chicken shawarma, falafel, and hummus, but I gotta say, the star of the show was the pistachio cheesecake. Wow! This is a family owned and run business, and, if I heard one of the employees correctly, there's a certain family member who makes the desserts. So good! We'll definitely be back!”
Seafood • $$
“experience was outstanding, largely due to the exceptional service provided by our server, jessie. despite our arrival being only an hour before closing, she welcomed us with genuine warmth, treating us as though we were her first guests of the day. jessie demonstrated impressive knowledge of the menu & helped us decide - (we chose the family special a - highly recommend! generous serving & flavorful!!) she was attentive, accommodating, & consistently ensured that we had everything we needed throughout our meal. our drinks stayed filled without us needing to ask. jessie’s hospitality elevated our entire dining experience & we will happily return not only due to the food, but especially because of the exemplary service she provided.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
Bar • $$
“We were in town for the weekend. Went to dinner Friday night without a reservation but they squeezed us in. The staff, service and food were amazing. We loved it so much we went back for brunch on Sunday before we left town. The host remembered us when we came in, he welcomed us back. The brunch was sensational! We sat in the sunroom during snowfall. It was beautiful and cosy. I wish we lived closer to go again and again. 10/10! Will recommend to anyone heading that way!”
Tapas/Small Plates • $$
“I can’t tell you how much we enjoyed this experience. Being retired military I have been all over the world and this restaurant is one of the finest I have eaten at.”
Seafood • $$
“We just had another extraordinary Dinning experience at Henrys. The wait staff is excellent and the food, a culinary delight. I highly recommend this fine food, dining restaurant.”
Restaurants with Delivery
Mexican • $
“If you want really good Mexican food this the place to go. The food is outstanding and the service was excellent. Very personable and helpful when helping my 5 year old pick his add-ons for his walking taco. Highly recommend this place!”
Cafe • $
“This place is awesome! I went for the first time earlier this week and it was way better than I expected! I just wanted to sit a check some school emails, but the food here was too tempting. I had the Rose Garden sandwich, which is delicious with the pesto and spinach combination. I also had a double shot latte with oat milk and hazelnut flavor, which was also wonderful. I also highly approve of the chai here! I'm not a high-end coffee person but this place had tasty drinks and snacks to match. And the overall establishment had a cute charm to it, I love the bench seating by the window. Bathrooms were clean and to save best for last, the guys running the place are very sweet. For a first timer who probably took too long, the ones who made the coffee and sandwich were super nice to me. No bad energy here. Overall 10/10 on this little small business gem in the city.”
New American • $$
“All very good except price! Pricing referenced in OnLine menu much lower than actual pricing. Remove them and update with current pricing which is 50 % more. $35 for salad, protein , ice tea ( non alcoholic) is ridiculous).”
Mediterranean • $
“Authentic, fresh and so yummy. So much variety and good taste. Friendly service. Great experience”
Seafood • $$$
“Service was excellent. Food was wonderful. the Classic Tower was enough food for two people's meal. It was such an appealing display of seafood. Would highly recommend. We will definitely be back.”
Halal • $
“The best fooooooood ever, best rice and Chicken and Salad, everything, clean and tasty”
Fast Food • $
“Door dashed food and wow!! It came fast, very hot, it was beyond great and so will order again. We had friends try it for the first time and LOVED it as well. Definitely a hit for sure with everyone…This IS our new go too. Thank you!!”
Chicken • $
“Delicious!!!The chicken is tender and juicy. Food is always tasty and service is phenomenal. They serve some of the yummiest chicken fingers you’ll ever have from a fast food restaurant and their special sauce makes the experience much better. Will definitely be coming back for more. Yum”
Indian • $$
“Behind the grey walls of this unsuspecting building in Allentown, PA is easily some of the most authentic and delicious Indian food found in the Northeast.
Prabhu, the owner, was happy to share where his food comes from. He explained that he buys whole spices that they mix in the restaurant as opposed to buying pre-mixed packs of spices. The result is fresh tasting, savory flavors of North Indian cuisine cooked and served by a friendly Nepalese family who take pride in their culture.”
Mediterranean • $$
“My daughter and I dined here yesterday for the first time and enjoyed our experience. The service is lovely. We particularly liked the chicken shawarma, falafel, and hummus, but I gotta say, the star of the show was the pistachio cheesecake. Wow! This is a family owned and run business, and, if I heard one of the employees correctly, there's a certain family member who makes the desserts. So good! We'll definitely be back!”
Pizza • $
“8 days ago, I was recommended by a neighbor and visited mama’s famous pizza. (I’m new to the area but not pa) I ordered the cheesy bread with extra extra extra garlic and extra extra bacon. It is one of the best meals I’ve ever had in my entire life beyond every restaurant I’ve ever gone to. In fact, I would even say it is on par with Morimoto. And it was under nine dollars. I may be lactose intolerant it’s very allergic to gluten, but this meal has finally fixed me (I take allergy meds to eat). I have been enlightened. I have found God. and she is in this pizzeria. 😂 Also my boyfriend was on their ‘wanted’ sign, which we were very tickled by.”
Cafe • $
“service is top tier food was fresh and homestyle really good and portion to price ratio is crazy i ordered the Breakfast platter and a side of homefries as i do at most places well as i was eating i looked over like i didn't need them extra homefries lol truly a hidden gem in the city Highly Recomended!!!”
Indian • $$
“Called me to confirm special instructions on one of the dishes and included a free desert with our large order. Food is always gas and you’ll get like 2-3 meals out of one entree unless ur really hungry.”
Online Reservation Available
Tapas/Small Plates • $$
“I can’t tell you how much we enjoyed this experience. Being retired military I have been all over the world and this restaurant is one of the finest I have eaten at.”
Pizza • $
“I have been ordering from Ray's for over twenty years, from way back when they were located on Pennsylvania Ave. The service is always great and the order is always ready on time. Some of my favorites over the years are the cheessteak stromboli, sausage rolls, steak sandwiches and of course the famous pizza! The food is always tasty and freshly made! I plan on ordering from Ray's for many years to come!”
Bar • $$
“We were in town for the weekend. Went to dinner Friday night without a reservation but they squeezed us in. The staff, service and food were amazing. We loved it so much we went back for brunch on Sunday before we left town. The host remembered us when we came in, he welcomed us back. The brunch was sensational! We sat in the sunroom during snowfall. It was beautiful and cosy. I wish we lived closer to go again and again. 10/10! Will recommend to anyone heading that way!”
Indian • $$
“Called me to confirm special instructions on one of the dishes and included a free desert with our large order. Food is always gas and you’ll get like 2-3 meals out of one entree unless ur really hungry.”
Barbecue • $
“Best Afghan food of my life! Every dish was wonderful especially the slow-cooked meat which was so tender and delicious that even the kids cleared their plates. They also offer a fantastic variety of drinks. The only issue is value: the portion sizes don't quite match the higher price point. Adding a bit more food to the plates or bringing down prices slightly would make it a 10/10”
Dominican • $
“Fue una experiencia bien bien bonita la comida está riquísima y el lugar está muy limpio”
Seafood • $$
“We enjoyed a delicious anniversary meal and cocktails. The soups were amazing and the lobster flight was worth the price! We then enjoyed desserts, chocolate cake and the reminiscent Hess’s strawberry pie, which just like at Hess’s,is large enough to share with several people. Our server was wonderful, attentive and friendly. 10 out of 10 recommend trying the FairGrounds Hotel”
American • $$$
“I have been staying at the Hyatt since it opened several years ago and dining at the Westside Grill on every stay. I frequent this hotel and am more than just a guest, bordering on being a resident due to my frequent travel into the Lehigh Valley. As a Globalist with Hyatt I cannot say enough good about the hotel and the Westside Grill. After having dinner there again this evening and having another outstanding experience I feel compelled to write this review. The dining room management of the Westside Grill is exceptional with Eileen, the Manager, doing an exceptional job. She is a walk around manager very visible in the dining room, greeting customers, and ensuring they are having a great dining experience. This evening I had the pleasure of having Deanna as my server and she did an outstanding job as well. Both Eileen and Deanna are very attentive insuring that the customer is well taken care of and not wanting for anything. I cannot say enough GOOD about this restaurant. It is top shelf, great abidance, exceptionally clean, supported by a full service bar and an exceptional menu and wine list. The Westside Grill has been consistent in service, quality, and presentation of food since I began dining there while staying at the hotel. I strongly recommend the Westside Grill for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for an exceptional dining experience. I bring often business associates with me for morning, afternoon, and evening business discussions at the Westside Grill and have never been disappointed. Both the Westside Grill and Hyatt Hotel have a great staff that are always wanting to make your dining experience and stay exceptional and memorable. It makes you want to come back!!! Finally, 5 Stars is not enough, it should be more like 10. Both the service and the meals at the Westside Grill are consistent always providing an exceptional dining experience.”
New American • $$$
“What a great place to host a private surprise birthday party ! We had such a special time here today. The staff is the best!! 5 stars !! I would highly recommend for all your special events. Great food, plenty of off street parking and wonderful atmosphere !! We will be back.”
Dinner Theater • $$
“My friend and I saw Nunsense on 4/13. The show was great. We laughed a lot it was a great performance. Food was good and the service was excellent. I highly recommend.”
Creperies • $$
“The absolute best in Lehigh Valley, what am I talking about, the absolute best for desserts in the northeast. Everything from the chocolate to the drinks are five star amazing. I can’t recommend enough.”
Japanese • $$
“Dear customer，we have meq new facwbook account ，please follow us with kinya ramen sushi bar，thank you so much！”
24 Hour Restaurants
Diner • $
“The food is always good. I used to go more frequently when I lived closer. Great atmosphere. They even have a fish tank or two to watch while you eat, if you sit nearby.”
Breakfast • $
“We brought my daughter here yesterday for her 10th birthday, her favorite, breakfast for dinner. From the moment we arrived until the moment we left our waitress was absolutely amazeballs. She was kind and funny and took extra care of my daughter, wishing her a happy birthday. Our food came fast and everything was delicious and reasonably priced, we wiped our plates clean. My daughter even left our waitress a thank you note on a napkin because she was so grateful for this woman’s kindness during our visit there, this was all her own idea. A little kindness goes a long way, thank you so much for making my daughter’s day! I wish I could remember our waitress’s name but this pregnancy has made my brain mush and I’ve forgotten it, I apologize, but believe that we will never forget how lovely you treated my daughter and our family.”
Fast Food • $
“Service is getting bad, always missing something. I can't tell you the last time my order was 100 %. Management needs to step up and do some quality control.”
Burgers • $
“Me and my husband ware here today!!! I went in after my husband came out and we had to take turns and we had to watch our dog in the car and we had the windows down!! I went in the staff was really mad and piss off and trying to there job and than the manager comes out yells and saying she is going to fire everyone and really mad!!! For one that is very unpleasant and very unprofessional and not good management at all and she should not be a manager and than I go out to my husband and our dog and she is saying very nice words in the work place and out side of her job and with children in the car and that is really bad and this woman should not be working there at all and the way she handle all of that very unprofessional and I’m a manager ware work and you never do that in the work force!!! You talk to your staff comely and work with them and see how to fix it as a team and get the help that your staff needs and work with them, not saying bad words and yelling at them and that’s how you losses respect and your job and lot more!!!!!”
Fast Food • $
“Came in here for a quick lunch the other day and it was actually better than I expected. The place wasn’t too busy, so I got my order pretty fast. I grabbed a burger combo and the fries were hot and crispy, which doesn’t always happen at fast food spots lol. The cashier was nice and didn’t seem rushed even though a few people were waiting behind me. Tables were mostly clean, just a couple crumbs here and there but nothing bad. Overall it’s a decent spot when you need something quick and filling. I’d probly come back again when I’m in the area.”
Fast Food • $
“I had a big online order and the workers were patient and informative. Huge plus, they got.the order correct. I felt so confident that I didn't have to search my bag until I got home. Because I knew by their time and attention to detail, that my order was correct... Thank you guys!”
Brewery • $$
“Fantastic place. So many amazing beers including the White, Hefe, and raspberry hard tea. Always friendly and speedy service. Fun variety of activities from bingo to retro video game night. Always a great time.”
Seafood • $$
“We enjoyed a delicious anniversary meal and cocktails. The soups were amazing and the lobster flight was worth the price! We then enjoyed desserts, chocolate cake and the reminiscent Hess’s strawberry pie, which just like at Hess’s,is large enough to share with several people. Our server was wonderful, attentive and friendly. 10 out of 10 recommend trying the FairGrounds Hotel”
Takeout Restaurants
Caribbean • $
“The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Ms Carol was a 1 woman show and the love she has shines through her food. The patties are delicious, the doubles were amazing, the oxtail platter was yummy. What stole the show was her garlic sauce and pepper sauce 🤌🏾. Worth the drive(1hr 30min). Definitely giving you an authentic taste of Trinidad!”
Seafood • $$
“experience was outstanding, largely due to the exceptional service provided by our server, jessie. despite our arrival being only an hour before closing, she welcomed us with genuine warmth, treating us as though we were her first guests of the day. jessie demonstrated impressive knowledge of the menu & helped us decide - (we chose the family special a - highly recommend! generous serving & flavorful!!) she was attentive, accommodating, & consistently ensured that we had everything we needed throughout our meal. our drinks stayed filled without us needing to ask. jessie’s hospitality elevated our entire dining experience & we will happily return not only due to the food, but especially because of the exemplary service she provided.”
American • $
“Excellent food, always fresh and tasty. Customer service is on point, Wafa and her staff are wonderful. I love the shawarma, gyro, and of course their smoothies.”
Thai • $
“Hands down my favorite new restaurant! The food was so fresh and tasted amazing! Even my pickiest eaters couldn’t get enough! The best part however was the service! The owners and staff made you feel special the moment you walk in! Cannot wait to come back for more!”
Seafood • $$
“We just had another extraordinary Dinning experience at Henrys. The wait staff is excellent and the food, a culinary delight. I highly recommend this fine food, dining restaurant.”
Hamburger • $
“Awesome! Great service! Great burger and fries!!! 1st time at Smashburger but not the last:)”
Hamburger • $
“I have an allergy to rare beef. As a result I usually do not order red meat as I prefer it rare. Wert’s Cafe burgers are so good, moist and juicy, even when cooked well done. Delicious and very reasonably priced food. You can’t go wrong! Wert’s is the Best!”
Family • $
“Will not being going back after my husband and I recent visit. After being seated and waiting more than 15 minutes to be waited on while a waitress walked by us twice ignoring us and two other couples came and were seated near us and were waited on right away, we walked out! No one said a word. Another turn off, there obsessed with vacuuming and sweeping the floor. Yes l like a clean restaurant but not vacuuming or sweeping done by our table while were trying to have a peaceful meal and dust blowing around in the air. Wont be going back.”
Bar & Grill • $
“OK, It's NOT a 5 star place but I will tell you what. The patrons and staff are GREAT!!!! Everyone is friendly, food is great, jukebox is a sing along fun fest. I took my girlfriend in there last night and it was so cool. Everyone was singing with the jukebox laughing and having a great time. Going back tonight for karaoke. It's not fancy of pretty or sophisticated,,,it is just a FUN BAR!!!!!!! Oh tea, THEY HAVE FRESH CUT FRENCH FRIES,,,,,DEEP FRIED!!! Sorry woke, mommy and daddy basement living tree hugging skirt wearing gender neutral ball babies,,,,PROBABLY not a place for you!!!! They SMOKE IN THERE AND SING PATRIOTIC SONGS TOO !!!!”
Cheesesteaks • $
“I love the soups they are homemade and the chocolate cake and all of the desserts. I've been coming here since I was a teenager and I am a Senior now.”
Deli • $
“Just go! Everything Chef Bobby makes is fresh and delicious! The staff is also top notch, very friendly!”
American • $$$
“I have been staying at the Hyatt since it opened several years ago and dining at the Westside Grill on every stay. I frequent this hotel and am more than just a guest, bordering on being a resident due to my frequent travel into the Lehigh Valley. As a Globalist with Hyatt I cannot say enough good about the hotel and the Westside Grill. After having dinner there again this evening and having another outstanding experience I feel compelled to write this review. The dining room management of the Westside Grill is exceptional with Eileen, the Manager, doing an exceptional job. She is a walk around manager very visible in the dining room, greeting customers, and ensuring they are having a great dining experience. This evening I had the pleasure of having Deanna as my server and she did an outstanding job as well. Both Eileen and Deanna are very attentive insuring that the customer is well taken care of and not wanting for anything. I cannot say enough GOOD about this restaurant. It is top shelf, great abidance, exceptionally clean, supported by a full service bar and an exceptional menu and wine list. The Westside Grill has been consistent in service, quality, and presentation of food since I began dining there while staying at the hotel. I strongly recommend the Westside Grill for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for an exceptional dining experience. I bring often business associates with me for morning, afternoon, and evening business discussions at the Westside Grill and have never been disappointed. Both the Westside Grill and Hyatt Hotel have a great staff that are always wanting to make your dining experience and stay exceptional and memorable. It makes you want to come back!!! Finally, 5 Stars is not enough, it should be more like 10. Both the service and the meals at the Westside Grill are consistent always providing an exceptional dining experience.”
New American • $$$
“What a great place to host a private surprise birthday party ! We had such a special time here today. The staff is the best!! 5 stars !! I would highly recommend for all your special events. Great food, plenty of off street parking and wonderful atmosphere !! We will be back.”
Dinner Theater • $$
“My friend and I saw Nunsense on 4/13. The show was great. We laughed a lot it was a great performance. Food was good and the service was excellent. I highly recommend.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
Bakery • $
“I had a wonderful experience here. The quality of their baked goods is truly impressive and everything tasted as fresh as it looked.
I picked up a box of pastries that were perfectly golden brown and flaky. The almond dessert I grabbed was also a delight. I will definitely be back soon to try more of their selection.”
Pizza • $
“Excellent pizza. Very much enjoyed it. I will be back and try dinner.”
Bakery • $$
“My husband and I couldn’t be happier with the amazing work Kimberly from Kyms Creations did on the two cakes we ordered for our twins’ gender reveal. She was such a pleasure to work with, answered all of our questions, and surpassed our expectations. Not only were the cakes beautiful works of art, they were absolutely delicious, and we received many compliments from our guests. I highly recommend Kyms Creations and look forward to working with them again in the future.”
Pizza • $
“We stopped in after hitting golf balls at the range. We all shared a thin crust Sicilian pizza and had a few beers. Our bartender, Jada was friendly and attentive. The pizza was the best we’ve had in a long time. We look forward to returning soon! Highly recommend trying their pizza!”
Ice Cream Shop • $
“thank u for visiting government center today, ice cream was delicious.”
Indian • $
“Hands down ! The best Indian food in Lehigh valley. If you care about authentic test and quality food with clean handling, this is the best place to go to . It’s a small joint but I am never disappointed with anything I order. My whole family loves their Goat Or Chicken Biryani. Just got a tray of goat biryani. They keep the quality same. Believe me , me and my husband both cook and it is very hard for any Indian restaurant to please our taste buds. But always got delicious food at this small joint. Thank you Aparna and chefs.”
Pizza • $
“Absolutely delicious! Ordered takeout and We had multiple stops until we got home. The mozzarella sticks were stock nice and crispy and all food still hot. We will definitely be going back.”
Japanese • $$
“Dear customer，we have meq new facwbook account ，please follow us with kinya ramen sushi bar，thank you so much！”
Thai • $
“We have ordered from this place over a dozen times and they have been consistent every time. The owner is so pleasant every time I place a call. I will always come back.”
Bakery • $
“I rarely leave reviews but I knew I needed to leave a review for this store after visiting it for the first time in my life today. My boyfriend’s Mom heard really good things about the store but never have been visited either, so we went today. For starters, the set-up is adorable. The cute little knickknacks they have and cool finds like edible candles, really made this store stand out!! I had no intention of buying anything. However, the employees were super friendly and described one of the Bundt cakes she had and I knew I needed to try it…. LIKE A MILLION ANGELS KISSING YOUR TASTEBUDS, that’s what these Bundt cakes tasted like (I purchased the 2nd to smallest size, small enough for a person to eat themselves, but also big enough to split in half with someone and be satisfied)!!!! The flavors I purchased were white chocolate raspberry, red velvet, confetti, and peppermint chocolate chip. The cream cheese icing is the best I’ve EVER had & the cake is so moist and fresh. This store has easily become my favorite place in a matter of a few hours and I will be a customer until the day I die. They even give you a punch card for mini Bundt cake purchased and after a certain number of Bundt cakes you get one free!! 🤩 I seriously wish I took a picture of them before my family and I scarfed them down but we all LOVED THEM!! I will never buy another birthday cake from the grocery store again, Nothing Bundt Cakes is where it’s at!!! ❤️”
Hot Dogs • $
“We always enjoy stopping here on our way home from Bethlehem. The service is great, the hot dogs are delicious and a cute little seating area awaits you to enjoy your food.
Bonus! Great ice cream right next door to enjoy as well!”
Pizza • $$
“Just moved home after 16 years and this is still the best pizza in Lehigh Valley by a mile! This guy’s been doing it right for over 2 decades, there’s a reason he’s still in business! Nothing but smiles, great service, very welcoming environment! Can’t wait to go back!”
Cheap Eats
Deli • $
“We ordered some delicious omelets at Syb's this morning. Definitely worth checking out!”
Cafe • $
“What a great little café! Visited this week for the first time for a work event. The staff was so friendly, and the grilled cheese was to die for. Definitely will return!”
Sports Bar • $
“Our favorite location, famous fries and garlic parm wings are my favorite. My wife can’t get enough of the peanut butter pie. Staff is friendly! Our favorite spot to watch a big game at the bar”
Sandwich Shop • $
“We were in Allentown for a concert yesterday and wanted to grab some good tailgating food. We found Chez’s on Google and are so glad we did. We got two sandwiches for our tailgate and they were both huge and delicious. The prices were very fair for what you get and the lady who was working the counter was so sweet and personable! Chez’s alone would bring us back to Allentown and we live two hours away! I definitely recommend trying them out!”
Venezuelan • $
“I have ate there food is great 👍😋.... yo éh comido ahí la comida es riquisima 👍😋”
Pizza • $
“Ran into this place and it is great pizza, friendly people at that too!!!”
Diner • $
“This is a great place to work with great food to accompany the well treated staff! The owner loves what he does it is truly his passion - you can tell when you taste his food! I am proud to say I work here, and see a smile on all of our customers faces!”
Health Food • $
“It’s always great stopping in to get a healthy energy drink while seeing the wonderful owner Mikayla! She’s always so welcoming & wonderful at curating exactly what drink you’re feeling that day! 🫶🏻”
Diner • $
“The food is consistently good. They have a wide variety of meals on the menu. The desserts are good too! 99 out of 100 times the service is just as good as the food.”
Brewpubs • $$
“Had a great lunch here. The menu is terrific and the beers/drinks are top notch. Beautiful venue in the heart of the West End! Tatiana is the best server ever!”
Bar & Grill • $$
“Great food. Was not disappointed with the avgolemono soup. I got a cup. I could have eaten a bowl. Waitress was very nice as well!”
Cuban • $$
“Beautiful restaurant. love the decor. most of all the food was phenomenal. so full of flavor! The chicken and cheese empanadas were packed and tasty! The tostones were massive! great portions as well. great drinks! The staff was so friendly and on point! Definitely check them out! will be going again! 👌”
Wineries • $$
“Adorable and so much fun! Carrie the owner is so sweet, she gave us a little tour of the wine and was super helpful! Everyone who worked here was so wonderful and the wines were fantastic! Super affordable and a perfect spot! They also have a ton of events!”
Bar • $$
“❤🎹 FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS… THANK YOU, 1812 PIANO LOUNGE! 🎹❤
Some nights are fun… and then there are nights that become memories you know you’ll carry with you forever. Saturday night was one of those nights.
We chose 1812 Piano Lounge in Allentown to celebrate Billy’s 60th birthday, and we truly could not have chosen a more perfect place.
From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed. The service was absolutely incredible, the food was fantastic, and the atmosphere and energy were simply unmatched. Every member of your team helped make our night feel special, and it never went unnoticed.
And the music… WOW! 🎹🎤🎶 Both entertainer were with out a doubt fantastic! We laughed, we sang, we celebrated, and we enjoyed every single minute of being surrounded by the people we love.
Looking around that room and seeing our family and friends smiling, laughing, singing, and having such an amazing time was something I will never forget. ❤
When you plan a milestone birthday, you hope everything comes together. You hope everyone has fun. You hope the person you’re celebrating feels loved.
1812 gave us all of that — and so much more.
Our friends and family are STILL talking about Saturday night, and I honestly think that is the greatest compliment we could give you.”
Mexican • $$
“Love! One of my favorite go to spots for Mexican. Excellent margs, salsa and chips..and the food is soooooo good!”
Italian • $$
“We have loved going to Teresa’s for years. Last night was so disappointing. Waited forever for any service at all. I ordered Chicken Marsala. I don’t think they had any marsala. Bland as could be. I don’t know what happened but it was totally out of character for them and we seemed to have met with resistance on everything. ☹️”
Asian • $$
“I love this place!! great food, both Japanese and Chinese are served. sushi amazing and they offer great lunch specials.”
Steak House • $$
“We had an EXCELLENT server. Alyssa was definitely one of the best waitresses we have ever had. She had a super bubbly personalty and was helpful in helping us place our order. And was great in making our dinner a great experience.”
Middle Eastern • $$
“The most wonderful middle eastern food, warm friendly atmosphere and tasteful, talented dancers!!! I recommend this restaurant to anyone who would like to experience a most special evening!”
Italian • $$
“This restaurant is amazing. Server was wonderful. Food was served very fast. Everything was fresh. Large portions and all so delicious. We will be back. Highly recommended.”
Seafood • $$
“Just ordered 250 middleneck clams this past weekend and they were just amazing! Only one open clam before steaming. Great friendly service at the fairgrounds!”
American • $$
“Love this place! The owner is so accommodating. We brought a large party bus there and they accommodated us with no issues. The bartenders and waitresses were beyond efficient and sweet. The beers were cold. The drinks were quick and the food was great. Loved this place.”
Sports Bar • $$
“Sammie did an amazing job taking care of us today for the football game ! Very attentive 🫶🏻”
American • $$
“Tasty pub food style selection and excellent beer options. Our server, Eli, was on top of everything, very pleasant and helpful.”
Mexican • $$
“I have eaten here several times and always have had an amazing experience. But if you need a place to host a private event go to Tacos y Tequila in Allentown. My friends and I threw one of our best friends a surprise birthday party and Tacos y Tequila went above and beyond. Edriana was my organizer she was so helpful especially with my 100 questions ?. Brandon is the manager he was so kind and attentive. We had two amazing servers by the name of Jose and Kayla. They were so kind and I hope to get them as servers again in the future. The food of course was amazing. They set a menu for you and your guest and everyone enjoyed everything. Their mojitos are also amazing. I definitely will use their services again.”
Asian Fusion • $$
“Great food! Friendly employees! Cozy and clean atmosphere! Our favorite restaurant in a long time!”
Deli • $$
“Love the selection, the taste, and the eager, friendly customer service.”
Bar • $$
“Stopped in the first time for drinks with out of town friends and had a pleasant experience, came back a second time and had a hillbilly burger which was good! Staff was cool, atmosphere was pretty chill. We took off as the evening crowd was rolling in because I’m old now lol”
Bar • $$
“Great Energy! Super-friendly staff there. It was a blast the whole night though and the locals were awesome people. Highly recommend this place.”
Bar & Grill • $$
“Service is always great. Welcoming atmosphere. Ordered there tacos! Def recommend they were filling and freshly made to order. Drinks are typical for a bar environment.”
Italian • $$
“Great small-business pizza joint! I ordered the German pizza and it was fantastic. I'm normally all about the cheese and toppings, but their crust was unusually good too.”
Italian • $$
“the marinara sauce is top of the line and should be in every single supermarket, it brought me back to 4 years old and helping my grandma with the sauce. I truly am sold on it and will be a reoccurring customer for life haha 🤌🏼”
Burgers • $$
“Greatest food around! We eat there 2-3x’s a week! All’s fresh and prepared with ❤️! I know there’s lotsa other places BUT I KNOW this one!”
American • $$
“What an absolutely great dinner. We celebrated our daughter’s 30th birthday tonight and our service was fantastic and all seven us had delicious meals. They even allowed me to bring along a birthday treat I made for our daughter. Definitely a hidden gem. Thank you for making our experience so memorable.”
Brewpubs • $$
“Thank you Mr. Bartender, you came in clutch on a touch night!!!! :)
You were absolutely amazing on a crazy night!! Keep doing you!! You genuinely made our night! Food was also amazing!!!!! :DD”
Japanese • $$
“We have been to Ichiban 2 times now and both times were great!! Highly recommend.”
Thai • $$
“Today's lunch was a real treat! I stopped by and was blown away by the incredible food - the best I've had in ages! The flavor was so inspiring, the Tom kha soup was just right, especially on a cold day like today. And the curry puffs? Pure bliss! I'd definitely recommend this place to everyone!”
Bar • $$
“Nekad neesmu bijis picas cienītājs, bet nu šī bija ļoooooooti laba. Graukskiga, garšīga, un pietiekami bagati pievienotās piedevas. 10+ paldies, bija garšīgi.”
Salad • $$
“Adams Bagel exceeded expectations! The food was fresh and delicious, the service warm and friendly, and we didn’t have to wait long. The family-friendly atmosphere made it a comfortable spot to enjoy a meal. Plenty of parking was a nice bonus. Definitely worth a visit!"”
Soul Food • $$
“My dear friends took me here today, for my birthday lunch. The food was truly amazing!!! We all enjoyed your daily specials. The meat was so tender and wonderful. We recommend this restaunt, and we will be back. (we live in Hamlet, NC...and will gladly make the trip...yep the food, staff and atmosphere is worth the drive.)”
Bar • $$
“I love anything Sterling. Let the Jager flow and the rock room bounce...”
Sports Bar • $$
“Old School pup with The greatest food. I'm an after work guy few beers and roll out.. Fascinating Bob Volpe is the quiet gentleman sitting at the side of the bar.. He is a bit of a local legend. He has more experience and knowledge of life than you can ever think possible. Bob doesn't talk to many people If you're privileged enough to get to know him. Mind-blowing what this gentleman has accomplished and what real life stories you will hear. Jamie is his daughter in-law who runs the day to day. Can't ask for a sweeter girl with a crazy sence of humor and pretty as witty. The food Is Dynamite Not an average bar. Local hangout. Yet Mr Volpe should franchise That great of an establishment.. Should you walk in cruise around this sports bar look at the pictures Legends made this legacy.”
Sports Bar • $$
“It's always amazing here, great foods👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇Check the comment great opportunities.👇👇👇👇👇”
Brewery • $$
“I was in a little to late to get a case of a seasonal beer I really like. I was able to get the final two 6 packs they had, but they offered to contact the distributor to see if they could get me a case as well. They told me they would get back to me either way and the following day I got the call they promised they’d make. Unfortunately the distributor was out of stock (I already have a reminder in my phone for next year), but I still appreciated the fact that they tried and also updated me. You don’t see customer service like that very often any more!”
Pet Friendly • $$
“It was a nice Saturday in mid-May and my girlfriend and I wanted to try someplace new. We landed at Max and Butters.
We had hoped to sit outside but a family had their kids running wild so we ducked inside. The establishment is one long, eclectic rectangle with a hodgepodge of art and decoration without any noticeable theme or cohesion.
They served me a wonderful Reyka martini and we had breakfast for dinner because the dinner offerings didn't leave an impression. My girlfriend had three over-easy eggs with smoked bacon and I had a grilled chicken omelet with gruyere and spinach with a side of potatoes.
The omelet was excellent. The potatoes could have been a crispier by they were fresh. My girlfriend enjoyed her dish as well.
For a Saturday, it was strange that they had only one server and one cook in the kitchen. Even so, our server was wonderful and kind.
We hope to return soon and actually have breakfast for breakfast!”
Dominican • $$
“The food was good and the service was great
Parking: Right in front there is parking and the garage entrance is next door.
Wheelchair accessibility: They have a ramp in front entrance”
Fast Food • $$
“Food is delicious and although it looks expensive at first, you get a lot of it! I enjoy their shrimp mofongo, pork mofongo, rice and beans, empanadas. Everything we’ve gotten has been good. Only in summer do they have some seating outdoor. Parking is available. And it can take 20 min or so. So if it’s cold out, we just wait in the car. Also almost no English.”
Lounges • $$
“nuevos latin sushi de ceviche, de churrasco y otros deliciosos”
Japanese • $$
“They have amazing food and they make the experience great”
Latin American • $$
“The service and food were fabulous! The only disappointment was the martini—it was terrible, 0 out of 10. However, the food was delicious, and the service was fantastic. Overall, I loved my experience and would come back for the food and excellent customer service. ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ the drink wa she only reason I didn’t tip but I still paid for the drink lol thanks girls”
Sports Bar • $$
“The best place to go to eat before any Lehigh Valley Phantoms hockey game servers are nice and friendly food is always warm and fresh”
Latest Reviews
Pizza • $
“Food was very good. Our server, Fiat was excellent. I will definitely return.”
Turkish • $$
“Don’t let the overall appearance of the front of the building and the location concern you. The food is absolutely delicious and you’ll be a repeated customer like I am.”
American • $
“Glad to enjoy the taste again. We come from Reading. Will definitely be back. Been eating steaks more than years”
Bar • $
“I have SO much fun dancing there! I feel safe going there even alone..Everyone so friendly like bar "CHEERS".”
Restaurant • $
“Excellent food, always fresh and tasty. Customer service is on point, Wafa and her staff are wonderful. I love the shawarma, gyro, and of course their smoothies.”
Bakery • $
“Wow. The bagels here are absolutely incredible. The best! Boiled then baked to perfection as the old world recipe demands.. A bit more expensive than supermarket kind but bigger FAR better and there really is no comparison. We will be buying there again. Five star bagels.”
Coffee Shops • $
“Lexi was working the front counter and did a wonderful job explaining the new coffee that was available aswell as describing what comes in a Gingerbread Chai drink so I could dial back the sweetness. Wonderful overall customer service! She went above and beyond what I’m used to at other Starbucks”
Restaurant • $$
“I can’t tell you how much we enjoyed this experience. Being retired military I have been all over the world and this restaurant is one of the finest I have eaten at.”
Restaurant • $
“The best fooooooood ever, best rice and Chicken and Salad, everything, clean and tasty”
Restaurant
“The wife and I stopped down to check out the food by recommendation of a friend, we weren’t disappointed! The cheesesteak was excellent, the wings were done perfectly and the poppers were done to perfection with a tasty Thai chili sauce. We will be back soon”
Mexican • $
“If you want really good Mexican food this the place to go. The food is outstanding and the service was excellent. Very personable and helpful when helping my 5 year old pick his add-ons for his walking taco. Highly recommend this place!”
Restaurant • $
“I did enjoy the food overall. The mac and cheese could have been a little creamier, but it was still good. The yams were wonderful, the chicken was very crispy and delicious, and the greens were good as well. However, I did have two issues. First, they wanted to charge $3 for hot sauce, which is something that usually comes with chicken or fish. Second, when they asked if I wanted a small or large, I asked what the difference was. They explained that the large comes with cornbread, but the portion sizes are the same. This is the only soul food spot I’ve been to where there’s an up charge for cornbread and even for hot sauce. I will definitely return.”
Mexican • $$
“Love! One of my favorite go to spots for Mexican. Excellent margs, salsa and chips..and the food is soooooo good!”
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Halal • $
“The best fooooooood ever, best rice and Chicken and Salad, everything, clean and tasty”
Mexican • $
“If you want really good Mexican food this the place to go. The food is outstanding and the service was excellent. Very personable and helpful when helping my 5 year old pick his add-ons for his walking taco. Highly recommend this place!”
Cafe • $
“This place is awesome! I went for the first time earlier this week and it was way better than I expected! I just wanted to sit a check some school emails, but the food here was too tempting. I had the Rose Garden sandwich, which is delicious with the pesto and spinach combination. I also had a double shot latte with oat milk and hazelnut flavor, which was also wonderful. I also highly approve of the chai here! I'm not a high-end coffee person but this place had tasty drinks and snacks to match. And the overall establishment had a cute charm to it, I love the bench seating by the window. Bathrooms were clean and to save best for last, the guys running the place are very sweet. For a first timer who probably took too long, the ones who made the coffee and sandwich were super nice to me. No bad energy here. Overall 10/10 on this little small business gem in the city.”
Fast Food • $
“Door dashed food and wow!! It came fast, very hot, it was beyond great and so will order again. We had friends try it for the first time and LOVED it as well. Definitely a hit for sure with everyone…This IS our new go too. Thank you!!”
Chicken • $
“Delicious!!!The chicken is tender and juicy. Food is always tasty and service is phenomenal. They serve some of the yummiest chicken fingers you’ll ever have from a fast food restaurant and their special sauce makes the experience much better. Will definitely be coming back for more. Yum”
Diner • $
“The food has gotten better since my last review 3 years ago, hats off to the cooks. Started going back this year, staff is great except still lacking in enough staffing diring busy times. Only thing upset about, I love there smoothies, when you order them to go, you get about half of what you get while dining in! won't be ordering drinks to go anymore!!!”
Hamburger • $
“Awesome! Great service! Great burger and fries!!! 1st time at Smashburger but not the last:)”
Pizza • $
“8 days ago, I was recommended by a neighbor and visited mama’s famous pizza. (I’m new to the area but not pa) I ordered the cheesy bread with extra extra extra garlic and extra extra bacon. It is one of the best meals I’ve ever had in my entire life beyond every restaurant I’ve ever gone to. In fact, I would even say it is on par with Morimoto. And it was under nine dollars. I may be lactose intolerant it’s very allergic to gluten, but this meal has finally fixed me (I take allergy meds to eat). I have been enlightened. I have found God. and she is in this pizzeria. 😂 Also my boyfriend was on their ‘wanted’ sign, which we were very tickled by.”
Diner • $
“The food is consistently good. They have a wide variety of meals on the menu. The desserts are good too! 99 out of 100 times the service is just as good as the food.”
Indian • $
“Biryani City never disappoints! The biryani is consistently flavorful and well-spiced. The meat is always tender, the portions are huge, and the food arrives fresh and piping hot. Definitely the best biryani in the area. 10/10 recommend!”
Pizza • $
“Food was very good. Our server, Fiat was excellent. I will definitely return.”
Diner • $
“The food is always good. I used to go more frequently when I lived closer. Great atmosphere. They even have a fish tank or two to watch while you eat, if you sit nearby.”
Mediterranean • $
Recommended
“Stopped in for lunch. Food was great , service was awesome ! Owner and staff very nice ! Will be back .”
Buffet • $
“I'm from out of town and I discovered Ocean Buffet on Google Maps and I gave it a try on Thursday August 6, 2026. They had a good selection of my favorites which I was pleased. Plenty of seafood selections like shrimp and white fish. Lots of chicken: chicken this and chicken that. All very tasty. Chocolate ice cream for desert too. Ocean Buffet is a good deal when visiting Allentown. Stop in today.”
New Restaurants
Mexican • $
“I ordered the Birria tacos through DoorDash and they were sooo good. Food came hot and very well packaged. Definitely would order again”
Cafe • $
“It is SO exciting to see this come to the ArtsWalk! The cozy atmosphere was so needed downtown as the space is so warm and welcoming with delicious treats and very kind owners. They’re open early to late that accommodates almost anyone’s schedule, can’t wait to make this a go-to spot!”
Bakery • $
“I got the churro cheesecake and a bag of conchas and they're absolutely deliciouss! The decor is so cute and the owner was very sweet, I think this will be one of my new favorite spots for sweets 😋”
Brewpubs • $$
“Had a great lunch here. The menu is terrific and the beers/drinks are top notch. Beautiful venue in the heart of the West End! Tatiana is the best server ever!”
Cuban • $$
“Beautiful restaurant. love the decor. most of all the food was phenomenal. so full of flavor! The chicken and cheese empanadas were packed and tasty! The tostones were massive! great portions as well. great drinks! The staff was so friendly and on point! Definitely check them out! will be going again! 👌”
Bakery • $
“I frequently visit for breakfast, and I dont think I have ever had a bad experience! From the bacon jalapeño and cheese croissant to the nutella croissant and the bacon egg and cheese on french bread . This cafe is Beyond underrated.”
Bar • $$
“❤🎹 FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS… THANK YOU, 1812 PIANO LOUNGE! 🎹❤
Some nights are fun… and then there are nights that become memories you know you’ll carry with you forever. Saturday night was one of those nights.
We chose 1812 Piano Lounge in Allentown to celebrate Billy’s 60th birthday, and we truly could not have chosen a more perfect place.
From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed. The service was absolutely incredible, the food was fantastic, and the atmosphere and energy were simply unmatched. Every member of your team helped make our night feel special, and it never went unnoticed.
And the music… WOW! 🎹🎤🎶 Both entertainer were with out a doubt fantastic! We laughed, we sang, we celebrated, and we enjoyed every single minute of being surrounded by the people we love.
Looking around that room and seeing our family and friends smiling, laughing, singing, and having such an amazing time was something I will never forget. ❤
When you plan a milestone birthday, you hope everything comes together. You hope everyone has fun. You hope the person you’re celebrating feels loved.
1812 gave us all of that — and so much more.
Our friends and family are STILL talking about Saturday night, and I honestly think that is the greatest compliment we could give you.”
Mexican • $$
“Love! One of my favorite go to spots for Mexican. Excellent margs, salsa and chips..and the food is soooooo good!”
Ice Cream Shop • $
“Just had watermelon sorbet. Fresh, delicious and refreshing! friendly staff. highly recommend!!!”
Sports Bar • $
“Really outstanding, we’ve been back 3 times in a month. Everything has been excellent (hog bones, badgers and mash, shepherd’s pie, grilled turkey sandwich). Honestly, it’s much better food than Ringer’s. Staff have all been nice and prices are reasonable. We haven’t had a “local” in a few years but we’ve agreed this place is now it.”
Italian • $$
“This restaurant is amazing. Server was wonderful. Food was served very fast. Everything was fresh. Large portions and all so delicious. We will be back. Highly recommended.”
Dominican • $
“Tried this spot for the first time last week and got a yaroa and a house made juice. Everything had great flavor and the yaroa was done right, one of the best I’ve tried in town. The owner was so sweet and gave great customer service. I’ll definitely be back!”
“All very good except price! Pricing referenced in OnLine menu much lower than actual pricing. Remove them and update with current pricing which is 50 % more. $35 for salad, protein , ice tea ( non alcoholic) is ridiculous).”