The Fairgrounds Hotel
448 N 17th St, Allentown
(610) 433-7630
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The food was phenomenal and the portions were exceptional. The waitress was very friendly and courteous.
Food: 5
Delicious seafood
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were greeted, seated and treated just fabulously!!! We made a reservation for the 5 of us and Steven, our server, could not have been anymore in his element. What an amazing person. I very much appreciated his above and beyond with my parents, not to mention, the fabulous bartender who's Old Fashioned was the best he's had ever....and he's 95 years old. Their broiled haddock was outstanding and the 'no problem' attitude, when asked for a side of brown butter, was greatly appreciated. Our round table in the corner could not have been any more perfect!! My pro tip for you ?? Get the strawberry pie dessert inspired by HESS'S to go!! You will appreciate it even more after you're done talking about it in anticipation on your ride home. Totally worth it !!! Thank you Fairgrounds Hotel!! Your atmosphere , cuisine, customer service and professionalism exceeded our expectations and we are already planning a return visit sooner than later !!!! Thanks for making our evening out with our parents a special one to remember. Doreen C.
Fantastic food, great service and hilarious and lovely cat themed pictures all throughout. Staff is very friendly and accommodating when we had a group of 8. The strawberry pie of delicious. We have been here twice now and it has become our go to seafood restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bring back real brown butter. What you are using is terrible! Then I will go 5 star.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
The food, the atmosphere was all top notch. It was fairly busy when we got there, but the host and server was on point. We only had appetizers because everything sounded so good. The basket of fries were delicious as was the calamari, lobster mac and the strawberry pie. Would definitely return again. So much on the menu to try and not enough time. One of my new favorite places to eat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was phenomenal, too many wonderful choices. Everything we ate was delicious. Would go here again, actually will be going here again. Thank you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Cake, Hess's Strawberry Pie
I've lived in Allentown for 52 years and this was my first time here. It was my husband's 55th birthday. He started with a salad. We both got French onion soup. It was thick, almost like gravy. So so delicious. We both ordered chicken parm. The portion was HUGE! The chicken was delish but the pasta was bland. It came with mixed veggies. They were sorta hard. We shared a piece of strawberry pie. It was SLAMMIN!!! They brought the pie with a candle and sang happy birthday. I didnt ask them to do it. Our waitress heard me mention his birthday. It was such a nice gesture. The bill was fair. Plus I had a clip coupon (which is what brought us here) I will definitely be back.
*make a reservation
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This Place is a classic... They have a strawberry pie medicine inspired by Hess department store... classic
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great seafood at affordable prices. Daily specials are offered.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. We started with crab bruschetta and it was amazing with nice size pieces of crab. We both opted for the lobster flight which we loved. So flavorful and cooked to perfection. Sides were prefect and we finished the night by taking home a slice of strawberry pie. The only thing to be prepared for is the place is small and you're sitting right on top of one another.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was delicious. Perfectly cooked seafood & steak. Loved the strawberry pie to complete the meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We really enjoyed Everything, the staff was great, knowledge and friendly, and the food was superb! I had crab stuffed flounder with redskin mashed potatoes, my husband got shrimp Alfredo. And for dessert we got 2 pieces of strawberry pie to go. The slices are Huge, and delicious! Definitely coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great selection of seafood. Good atmosphere for a crowd.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Had a wonderful night last evening here. The mac and cheese flight is delicious! Service from our waiter was top notch! Went on a Wednesday for the buy one meal get one for half price. Will definitely be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Flight, Seafood Restaurant, Crab Cake, Hess's Strawberry Pie, Lobster Blsque or Clam Chowder, Broiled Scallops, Crab Stuffed Flounder, Peanut Butter Pie
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