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dining out The Lehigh Valley is experiencing a culinary growth spurred on by creative young chefs, artisans, bakers
and brewers. We’ve put together a listing of some of the most popular restaurants across the region,
including a few new locations waiting for your discovery. We’ve grouped them according to city and town,
giving you the chance to stay local or decide to venture out for your next culinary adventure.

ALLENTOWN THE BAY LEAF RESTAURANT
935 Hamilton St., Allentown
ASIA 610-433-4211, allentownbayleaf.com.
1102 E. Susquehanna St., Allentown New American and Asian cuisine with Western and European-style dishes.
610-798-7777, asiaorientalcuisine.com THE DIME
Authentic Chinese and Asian fusion cuisine combine for a diverse menu, 12 N. Seventh St., Allentown
with plenty of vegetarian options. 484-273-4010, thedimeallentown.com
BELL HALL Locally sourced regionally-inspired cuisine served in a chic industrial
612 W. Hamilton St., Allentown setting on the square.
610-437-1825, bellhallallentown.com THE HAMILTON KITCHEN & BAR
Upscale burgers, classic bar food and craft beers in a sleek 45 Hamilton St., Allentown
industrial setting. 610-433-3535, thehamiltonkitchen.com
BIAGGIO PIZZERIA & FAMILY RESTAURANT Classic American fare taken to the next level in a metropolitan
1526 N. Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown industrial atmosphere.
610-395-7006, biaggiopizza.com. THE SHANTY ON 19TH
Oven-fired pies with diverse toppings, plus red sauce classics. 613 N. 19th St., Allentown
BILLY’S DOWNTOWN DINER 610-841-0150, shantyon19th.com
840 Hamilton St., Allentown, 610-432-5484; Sandwiches, burgers, pasta and classic entrees in the West End Theatre
10 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, 610-867-0105; billysdiner.com. District with movie and theater-themed décor.
Diverse and decadent breakfast, brunch and lunch, including Greek options. YOUELL’S OYSTER HOUSE
BREW WORKS 2249 W. Walnut St., Allentown
569 Main St., Bethlehem, 610-882-1300; 610-439-1203, youellsoysterhouse.com
812 W. Hamilton St., Allentown, 610-433-7777; thebrewworks.com. Seafood is the name of the game at this landmark restaurant that includes
Old PA Dutch specialties, bar staples and home brews. a rooftop garden.
CENTRO, 530 Hamilton St., Allentown
610-841-4016, centroallentown.com. BETHLEHEM
Seasonally-changed small plates, pasta and pizza.
GRAIN, 536 W. Hamilton St., Allentown 1741 ON THE TERRACE
484-221-9465, grainallentown.com 437 Main St., Bethlehem
Inventive variety of small and large plates, soups, sandwiches and salads 610-625-5000, hotelbethlehem.com
in a rustic industrial setting. Experience easy elegance, farm-to-table seasonal dining, and wines from
GREGORY’S STEAKHOUSE RESTAURANT around the world with full views of Bethlehem’s charming Main Street.
2201 Schoenersville Road, Allentown APOLLO GRILL
610-264-9301, gregoryssteakhouse.com 85 W. Broad St., Bethlehem
Casual American bar and grill specializing in craft beer, with a wide variety 610-865-9600, apollogrill.com
of fare – including a 120-ounce steak. A lively atmosphere featuring an endless appetizer menu, plus inventive
GRILLE 3501 entrees, drinks, sandwiches, pizza and more.
3501 Broadway, Allentown BLUE GRILLHOUSE
610-706-0100, grille3501.com 4431 Easton Ave., Bethlehem
Asian, French and Mediterranean fare in a sophisticated atmosphere. 610-691-8400, bluegrillhouse.com
HENRY’S SALT OF THE SEA A sleek and modern steakhouse and raw bar, with a menu featuring a
1926 W. Allen St., Allentown number of specialty-cut steaks, chops, seafood and more.
610-434-2628, henryssaltofthesea.com BOLETE
Casual atmosphere offering fresh seafood with a French twist. 1740 Seidersville Road, Bethlehem
LOUIE’S 610-868-6505, boleterestaurant.com
2071 31st St. SW, Allentown Farm-to-table restaurant with 2 appearances on Open Table’s list of the
610-791-1226, louiesrestaurant.com country’s 100 best restaurants.
Italian food served family style, plus a full bar, lunch and buffet. BOOKSTORE SPEAKEASY
Visit for live music on select nights. 336 Adams St., Bethlehem
PINES DINNER THEATRE 610-867-1100, bookstorespeakeasy.com
448 N. 17th St., Allentown The Jazz age returns at this 1920s-style basement bistro serving up classic
610-433-2333, pinesdinnertheatre.com cocktails and frequent live jazz.
Dinner and a show in a country-style playhouse setting. CACTUS BLUE MEXICAN RESTAURANT
RODIZIO GRILL 2915 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem
2805 Lehigh St., Allentown 610-814-3000, cactusblue.biz
610-351-2900, rodiziogrill.com Authentic Mexican fare, margaritas in a casual and friendly atmosphere.
Brazilian steakhouse offering rotisserie grilled meat and EDGE RESTAURANT
authentic Brazilian sides. 74 W. Broad St., Bethlehem
SUGAR HILL JAZZ HOUSE 610-814-0100, edgerestaurant.net
39 S. Ninth St., Allentown, 610-841-5299, sugarhilljazzhouse.com Artfully presented Asian and French cuisine with vegetarian and gluten-
Live entertainment and barbecue, burgers and southern fare served free options, in an upscale and contemporary space.
up in a sleek cosmopolitan setting.
EMERIL’S CHOP HOUSE
77 Sands Blvd., Bethlehem
484-777-7777, pasands.com
An upscale, a la carte steakhouse featuring prime dry-aged beef, plus a
few of Chef Emeril Lagasse’s New Orleans dishes.

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