50 Best American Restaurants near Mertztown

“Michele and I love this place.“

“The food and the service is great“

“Great food, reasonable prices, classic atmosphere, attentive and welcoming staff. It's a great place for a nice dinner out!“

“Very good, upscale atmosphere.“

“Stumbled across this gem after a trip to Renningers market. We got the half wrap/soup combo with the chicken Caesar wrap and chicken corn chowder. The Chicken corn chowder is to DIE for! They offer homemade baked goods and healthier options which is always a plus for me. Prices can’t be beat. Our new breakfast/lunch go-to for sure.“

“It’s nice to be able to still live in an area that has a location! It’s clear that management works their tails off to ensure the restaurant is still in operation with excellent food safety and customer service practices. Despite this, I hadn’t been in a while but since I was at the Velodrome, I decided to stop and get a Sundae. I felt like a kid all over again. The Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Sundae is every bit as good as I remembered. The peanut butter sauce is fantastic. I wish they sold in jars but if they did there would be no reason to go to Friendly’s so I get why they don’t. It was also great to get it for free for being a rewards member.“

“Chino’s Place is a great place with wonderful food but let’s talk about the decor! Check out the pigs in the back room or the cutest cow picture above the lady’s potty to name a few of my favorites. Stop in for a great meal and atmosphere.“

“Good food and good service. Will be back.“

“Great Food…Excellent Staff“

“We just stopped here for breakfast while in Allentown. Well worth the drive past a few other diners. This quaint stop is cozy with a friendly staff. We had excellent service sitting at the bar. I had the Taylor Pork Roll sandwich with a hash brown patty. My wife had a dippy egg with their addictive home fries. Nice place.“

“Madeline's is a great, affordable choice if you're looking for a lovely venue for a special event! We held our wedding ceremony and reception (for 60 guests, but they can accommodate more) in the restaurant’s upstairs banquet facility. From the start of planning to the day of the wedding, both event coordinators provided incredible attention for every detail of the event: the timing and setup of the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and a special private area for the bride. The banquet facility is wheelchair-accessible, spacious, and has plenty of natural light. There’s also an outside terrace. We had a number of guests with different dietary preferences and needs, including one with severe food allergy concerns. The coordinators were especially understanding of this. Before we chose a menu or signed a contract, they made a special effort to contact the guest with food allergies, and asked specific questions to be sure the menu and venue would be safe. They helped us to feel confident that there wouldn’t be any problems from the allergens of concern, and they worked closely with us on a creative menu that everyone would enjoy. The food was superb! Both event coordinators were present on the day of the event. Everything ran smoothly, and we and our guests really enjoyed it! The entire staff was courteous and attentive, and it was a joyful, memorable day. We look forward to going back for dinner!“

“Thank you, HOPS Fogelsville for a great Remembrance Dinner for our Son, Mike, on 2/7/25. We had a great time enjoying your delicious food, cozy room, friendly atmosphere, great waitresses, and more. Thank you to Carol H. for the ease of setting up this dinner! We hope we can have Mike’s Remembrance Dinner here every year in February! We were happy we filled the room with Mike’s family and great friends! Thank you for making sure we had a great dinner and evening! 💙❤️“

“Such a beautiful restaurant. I love the cozy and quiet atmosphere. Food is fantastic as well!“

“Absolutely the best hotdogs in the area! Just delicious! Friendly Hometown customer service as well! Highly recommend it!

Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly

Parking: No issues

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible“

“Great breakfast and top notch service. Make sure you ask for Laura..she's the best!“

“If you’re down on your luck it’s a great place to live. Jeep Cherokee has been living here for 2yrs. An rv has been here for about a year and nobody bothers you. This morning there were 8 cars that have been living there for the last week. No police activity and if they do come they are just here to say hello. They have informed that Cracker Barrel doesn’t have a problem with it so enjoy an extended stay. YOU DON’T EVEN NEED TO SPEND A DOLLAR INSIDE. Throw trash on ground and the neighbors will pick it up Free living with no consequences. We travel with a camper trailer and have done overnights in our trailer but this is an abuse of the kindness of Cracker Barrel. These people are living here rent free. Neighbors don’t know who these people are“

“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.“

“At first glance, the Palm looks like what could best be described as your typical country dive bar - which it sort of is, but with some pleasant enhancements. The decor in the bar area is unique, there is a quote regarding the love of music overhead as you walk through to the traditional seating. I can't explain the allure of the place exactly, only that it's got that "slowed down" vibe that seems to be lost in a world of 2025 chain bars/gastropubs. Admittedly, I have always been a sucker for places like this - but the Palm did not disappoint. We were a party of 5, my wife, myself, our three kids (12, 7, 3) and while we were the only family with young kids in there at the time (and my 3-year-old was absolutely post-nap second energy wind) nobody seemed to mind. They have a chalkboard with daily soup specials that looked like someone took the time to make fancy. The food was typical of a bar, I wouldn't say it was out of this world (I had the diablo burger) but it was above-average for a bar setting. My daughter had the kids burger which was sort of lack-lustre, my wife had a roast beef sandwich (complete with sides of horseradish and Au Jus) which was not only massive, but "really really good" and let me tell you she's the food critic between us. I liked that the floors are sort of worn, it aided in the atmosphere feeling like your local family pub. Service was great, and that's considering that the bartender was alone, with 6-8 people at the bar, and probably another 12-15 people seated at the table. She was a rock star and absolutely the reason we will be back. I liked this place, a lot - give it a try!“

“I love the “Deck” because I can bring my dog and they welcome dogs. Service is always good and the food always is tasty“

“This Applebee's is usually very dependable. Our visit on 1-7-25 was a 4. Our server, Jacklyne was great. Very socialable, attentive made a good drink. Meal was delivered quickly and was good for the most part. Chicken was a little overcooked with made it a little dry and tough. This was kind of surprising because they were not that busy. We like this Applebee's so this one visit will not deter us.......but it's a 4 this time.“

“Hosted a few parties here and the establishment is very clean, fresh looking and great atmosphere. Food is amazing and Jim is always willing to make your occasion special. He works with you and ensures you have all that you need for your big day. We held a Anniversary party, 2 birthday parties and been to a few there as well. I would highly recommend Linx for your next occasion.“

“Always a great experience when dining at the Savory Grille. This has been our date night spot for over 8 years and we have never been disappointed.“

“An excellent place to eat. The food, service and atmosphere were all terrific.“

“Incredible food and service! This spot literally was what we needed to discover. We will be coming back and recommending anyone in the area to stop in and grab some of the most delicious food we've had in the Allentown region. See you again very soon!“

“I so wish that I had asked for names - but this place is phenomenal! We came in last Tuesday and Wednesday for breaks from Dorney. We were in from Virginia. Tuesday we sat at a booth up at the bar and the whole experience totally rocked. I had a family member with a gluten sensitivity and the park had little to offer, so we came to BJs. Service was great, food was fantastic, end to end just a great time. Wednesday we sat out in the dining area and had a different server, and he was incredible. Super attentive, all over everything we needed, top notch all the way - and then… Yall blessed my bourbon loving heart. I glanced across the bar and saw pretty common whisky selections. I ordered a water. It was hot anyway. But then I caught the label of a bottle of Booker’s… the price per pour was so good I asked 3 times to verify. When your bartender told me people don’t often order bourbon like that in there, my next question was “where is the closest liquor store?” Because I knew I’d get lucky. Bingo. Two bottles of Bookers on the shelf at Cedar Crest. ECBP, and a handful of other solid bottles not commonly seen in my state outside allocated drops. So bourbon fans - get you a healthy pour of Booker’s at a killer price at BJs, order the Prime Rib dip sandwich because it’s crazy good, and then go see what’s on the shelf nearby afterwards.“

“The Wild Turkey Grill offers a delightful dining experience with delicious cuisine, a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and stunning scenic views that enhance the overall enjoyment of the meal.“

“Bredjet and the rest of the staff are amazing. Food is great and everyone is friendly. Highly recommend“

“We were just passing through the area and stopped in the food was amazing and priced wonderful!!! The service was incredible and we got out food fast too!! Even though the place was packed ! I would 100 percent recommend going here“

“Ozgoods is by far one of the best restaurants around . The food is delicious all made in house , the desserts are PHENOMENAL all make in house also with specialty desserts changing almost weekly !!! The staff is the friendliest around . Best bartenders and managers . Great atmosphere ❤️“

“Friendly staff. Good sized portions. Not sure if they are, but the eggs taste very fresh (hey - it’s Oley. Farms everywhere- if a place serves eggs around here they should be local and fresh.). Cash only establishment but there is an ATM on site. One thing - I like hot tea with honey and sometimes the honey packets aren’t that good. Dark and gloppy(it’s probably fine - just unappetizing looking as it’s dropping into my tea). I know you probably have to buy a hundred at a time and don’t give out that much so (just a suggestion), it might be better to just not offer it. I consider it a “bonus condiment” lol. If server says “sorry we don’t have honey”and I end up using sugar - it’s not a big deal…and I would have just stopped writing after my compliment lol. I do love your place. It’s cozy.“

“Took my boyfriend here for his first time tonight! I love Valentino's and have been coming here since I'm a kid! The food was delicious as always and our server was truly the nicest and sweetest young woman ever! She even made us laugh! I don't know her name but thank you so much for the wonderful dining experience! This world is a cold one, stay sweet!“

“This is my first time dining in this establishment. Indoors has pretty limiting seating but DO NOT let that stop you from coming. Cheap and delicious true diner food. The grilled cheese is gooey and delicious. The fries are regular delicious fries. The fried pickles are one of the best I’ve ever had. A appetizer and meal only costed 15 dollars in total. LOVE THIS! I’m surprised it was empty when we came in. A lot more people need to explore this place ! #smallbusinesssaturday“

“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“

“First time we ever ate there. We had filet tips sautéed in mushrooms and onions (delicious and so tender) Potato filling , broccoli in oil ,garlic,and seasoning and salad. Lydia was our waitress ….best ,fastest, and most personable I think I ever had.Will be going there again!“

“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.“

“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 !!!!“

“I just picked up from the Ktown Pub food truck. The Elote taco and pulled pork sandwich with spicy bbq sauce were awesome! Upper Macungie on Thursday at 5p 😋😎 I would definitely repeat the order. both were generous and tasty. First bite of the sandwich was without sauce - juicy and good flavor with the toppings, then added the sauce and couldn't put it down! Looking forward to stopping by the pub to see the draft choices and a bite when I'm in the area. Thanks for using eco friendly containers.“

“We love going to marks! Love the atmosphere, food, milkshakes and the staff is always super friendly!!“

“Britney is the best that’s why you should go.“

“Great food ...great service...wings and burgers are awesome...steak,crab cakes are very good . I have no complaints worth noting. Nice to have a place to go close to home.“

“This location gets worse each time we go. The silverware had chunks of crusted on food. The steak was charred when asked for medium well, and the overall service was very sub par. Will probably travel the extra 15 mins to the Bethlehem Township location from now on.“

“If you want the best burger, I recommend this place. They definitely have the best burger anywhere.“

“Great staff great food clean“

“Some of the best food this town has to offer with fair prices! Definitely need to visit it if you haven't.“

“We always have a great time at BSH. So glad they support local talent. Aaron Dewald Music plays here and brings a great crowd. Great bar food and service!“

“Good food. Nice waitress. Decent prices.“

“I had a wonderful experience my waitress was the BEST. Ask for Gianna“

“Definitely a hidden jem. I’m new to the area and passed this place many times, but only found out through friend’s referral. She invited me for breakfast and I loved it! That day they also offered us a free kombucha and we ended up buying a huge bottles to go. Will be back for sure 😊“

“Absolutely love the macaroni and cheese, the cheese steak, and the shrimp Alfredo! The drinks are affordable and the staff is always friendly.“

“Every part of the experience here was fantastic. The food and the staff are all amazing. Definitely worth giving it a try.“