Restaurants near Harveys Lake

“Best pancakes and pierogi around.”

“The food is delicious and the prices are reasonable. The interior is very nice and the wait staff is quick and friendly.”

“Famous chicken wings & awsome cheesesteaks . a Harveys Lake a must.”

“Visit the Gold Room on Grotto Bay!”

“Delicious food. Large portions. Great cocktails. Portrait of Kramer behind bar. 💯 recommend.”

“An absolute must-visit whenever you’re in North East Pennsylvania (NEPA)!
While Grotto Pizza famously launched as a beachside staple on the Delaware boardwalk, its heart is pure NEPA. It was created by Dominick Pulieri, a Wilkes-Barre native and King's College alum, who took his local roots south to chase a dream. But despite those legendary coastal beginnings, make no mistake: Grotto is a true local treasure.
The iconic swirled-sauce pizza is only matched by the fantastic ambiance across its locations. The Harveys Lake spot, in particular, is an incredible place to spend a summer evening, grab a pie, and watch the sunset over the water or listen to live music on the deck. I make it a point to stop by every single time I'm in town, and it never, ever disappoints!”

“Delicious food and extremely friendly staff. Definitely the best food cart in Wilkes-Barre area. Healthy, protein packed, and many vegan options. It keeps you full but energizes you instead of feeling heavy.”

“Good People, Good Tea, Good Place !!!”

“The BEST PIZZA! Wing pizza with blue cheese/pizza cheese/wing sauce and their famous red sauce! It’s just awesome! It hits the sweet side and a bit of spice !! Just too good! There’s no pizza that comes close! Yummy! Along with any other pizza with toppings! Win win !”

“Absolutely delicious! Portions were fantastic too! I had the shrimp and steak hibachi dinner. The steak was so tender and the shrimp were huge and cooked perfectly! The rice and veggies were amazing and the yum yum sauce I can’t get enough of! Staff was very friendly too! We will be frequent customers!”

“Friendliest staff, food is yummy and consistent, old school and relaxed environment.”

“We're on board with, and on record as saying to all our friends that, MVD is our favorite spot. But since we like trying new places too, we had to come back for the first time in over a year. It's not just the variety of tapas options, or the incredible wine selection, or the impeccable hospitality that will keep you coming back; it's the culinary journey rarely taken where the food transports you and you just sit back speechless thinking, “that was IT, where has this been?” You'll leave completely stuffed, and they'll be drinks… lots of drinks; but the concoctions are adventurous and more than worth trying a few of, and that's before you get to the wine list. They know their stuff; they travel the world to find inspiration for their own curated menu, but bring lesser-known varietals to the forefront that really challenge your palate and leave you needing to speak directly to the associate at the wine and spirits store, in the best way possible. If you have an unoaked chardonnay available, I immediately like you! You don't have to wait long once you order for those tasty shareable plates to come firing out; they're quick, efficient but also know how to help you pace your meal. Funny thing about this meal (that we shared with another couple we go touring with) is that it turned into a Catholic-guided, Lent-abiding seafood extravaganza, which was not necessarily our goal on approach. I love when a place really surprises you with things you wouldn't typically think to pair together or even order, and they become some of your favorite things altogether. Case in point, the escargot; most escargot I've ever had was rubbery, soaked in butter and masked with garlic. None of that was going on here, and they even did the work for you with the shells. Anything fried (empanadas, yuca fries, oysters, seabass tacos) had a very even, full but thin breading. Not a trace of residual oil, nothing heavy about it and still the right temp inside to not blast the filling. I really enjoyed the oysters, and the pickled radish and shallot would be good as an accompaniment for ANYTHING. The chimichurri is spot on, and anytime it appears on the menu, which it does several times, you should get those items. The butter sauce with a camarones was drinkable, the empanadas never disappoint, and the almond tart with wine-poached pears for dessert was literal perfection. Overall, our favorite drink was the Holy Smokes and they have a team-oriented approach to presenting dishes table side. Fun and friendly, the staff is knowledgeable, patient and has great personal recommendations, all with legit culinary knowledge. Go…like, now!”

“This may sound crazy but this is the best pizza I’ve ever had. And I’ve lived all over the country and grew up at the lake. The buffalo, general Tso, and plain cheese pizza are all to die for. I wish I still lived in PA so I could order on a regular basis.”

“11/10! Owner was DELIGHTFUL and the food was even better! They were SO welcoming, it felt like we were eating at a friend's house. We weren't sure what to get, and listened to recommendations. Highly recommend! hope to see you next weekend!”

“Very good Asian cuisine. Will definitely go back...”

“Pizza is delicious, friendly service.”

“Un Lugar acogedor para estar en familia. Las atenciones al cliente excelente, con respeto y amabilidad. Higiene, buen sabor sobre todo y una presentación en cada plato perfecta. 110% recomendado. Gracias porque a WILKESBARE le hacía falta un lugar con clase y familiar.”

“My son kept telling me he wanted us to try this restaurant as he lives in the area and he goes there often. It was a hike for us, but we decided to go try it out. There were 6 of us there, and everyone enjoyed their food, but I will speak to what we ordered. My son insisted we try the pizza as an appetizer. I am not really into pizza when I go out to a restaurant, so I was hesitant. When it came out, it was huge. I loved that it was very crisp on the bottom and it was not overloaded with sauce. It didn't have the typical cheese that slides off the pizza when you order it. The owner, Chris, came to check on us to see how we liked it. I thought it was fantastic, but there are a limited number made during the evening so I think you have to get there early. My daughter and I shared the bang bang cauliflower and that was very tasty. There was a lot of it so we ended up taking some of that home. The other appetizer we had were the soul scallops. We all thought this was an amazing appetizer and I loved the combination with the cornbread. We each had a salad before dinner and I personally like the spring mix with tomatoes. It wasn't an overly large salad, but it was a salad was what is was supposed to be: a precursor to dinner. With the portion sizes of the appetizers and the food, we actually ended up taking some of the salad home. My son got the Italian Chicken and Waffles, which was huge. I was give a taste of that and while it was a combination that I did not think would work, it was very good and a creative recipe. My husband had the Surf and Turf Fricassee and he is still talking about that almost a week later. It was a very nice dish and his steak came out the way he asked. He is frequently disappointed when he goes out to eat in other restaurants and is disappointed by how often the steak is overcooked. I had the Alfredo Bay, which again, was a large portion that I ended up taking home and finishing the next day. I was worried that it was going to be a bit too spicy with the Old Bay, but I liked the combination of ingredients so I thought I would give it a try. You can taste the kick, but it wasn't overwhelming thankfully. When talking to the owner, he said that the only dessert they were out of was the Tiramisu (which is one of my favorite desserts). His mom personally makes it so it tends to sell out. Chris.....tell your mother to make more (just kidding). The staff that we interacted with were very personable and friendly. While this was a little over an hour from home, we will definitely be back the next time we are visiting our son!”

“We ordered the party pails for my son’s birthday party and they were great! You’re given the coolers, scoopers, spoons and cups. The staff was great to work with and the kids loved the Italian ice at the party. I will definitely order again and 100% recommend!”

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“Their pizza is the best pizza I’ve ever tried in my life! We travel 50 minutes 1 way from Benton to get it. I always get the Canadian bacon and pineapple pizza with sweet sauce and thick crust and my fiancé always gets the chicken wing pizza with thin crust. We have never tried anything else off their menu only bc we’ve been obsessed with the pizza we get from day 1. Great place and I recommend them to anyone who loves a good pizza!”

“Clever and yummy menu items, happy atmosphere, and good music too”

“ShoovyQ provided a much-appreciated catered meal for a recent family funeral dinner. Highly recommend their brisket and baked beans but everything was delivered hot and delicious.”

“Chewy, light and locally sourced, the bagel sandwich, with a perfect crunch from the gold-standard fried egg and crisp bacon, isn’t greasy or heavy but still packs incredible flavor. I got it on the everything bagel, and I might add some more cheese if I want it extra gooey next time, but it’s probably the proper amount. The iced coffee was lightly iced and I didn’t even have to specify (that’s my Dunkin’ hack, less ice since they love that bartender trick). It wasn’t too sweet and the unique house flavors pose some tough counter decisions; the praline was nutty and caramelly, with just the right amount of cinnamon. There’s table service when possible, but it can get busy so keeping your head up helps everyone. Jess and Kiersten keep a cozy and easy-to-do-work vibe inside, as the cafe doubled as my office last week. The sensibly relevant wifi password, easily explained, is also a huge flex these days. Whether you wanna settle in, or just stop by for a quick bite, this spot is versatile, open till 2 and offers one of the best breakfast sandwiches around. Well done!”

“Simply the nicest people. Everyone is just polite and friendly and they have the best omelets.”

“My daughter had a pop-up cookie booth slangin’ samoas down the street, so we do-si-do’d into Bistro to explore more of their menu, father/son tapas edition. The ambiance is quiet and low-lit, tough for menu reading post-40 but just what the doctor ordered after a loud, busy, sensory-filled day. My tag-along insisted on the clams, not knowing what etouffee was, and he really questioned the roasted peanuts on the sticky Asian ribs, but they reeled me in. There was a lot going on with the prosciutto wrapped dates, and my best guy steered clear of the adventureful bowl, but between bites of crispy prosciutto and sweet date, with a pronounced blue cheese and hot honey kick, I was cleaning up that hummus like I was a butternut squash ambassador. Not to be outranked, the Southern fried chicken tacos may have been the best bang for our buck; they were absolutely delicious and you can't even get fast food chicken tacos at that price point; very impressive. Can't wait to get back!”

“Very close tables nex to each other. Be careful, salad was included with the meal, but we were charged for each salad that we did Not order. Then, a fiasco to try to have it removed from the bill. Will Never, go back. Beware, check your bill.”

“amazing burritos! great quick service”

“I had a wonderful experience at common grounds- I have celiacs and a dairy allergy and while most local shops tell me they don’t have options, they had multiple !! They were so kind and understanding and the shaken espresso was amazing as well!”

“The staff at CK's is so helpful, my wife has some food restrictions and it can be difficult to go out to eat. Ck's made her choices easy. Their food is awesome!! We generally get Chicken Street tacos, Chicken fajitas, Quesadillas(Chicken and Buffalo), and they have great soups too. We highly recommend CK's!!”