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- TTomVIPPhiladelphia County •32 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoThis wonderful place that makes one want to live nearby so that you could be there more frequently. The food is always superb and VERY reasonably priced, The weekend (both Saturday & Sunday) Brunch is a gem.More infoUnion and FinchPrice: Moderate• American• Allentown•4.8
- NNicolePhiladelphia County •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoThis was my first time at zest and it was great! Delicious food and drinks, gorgeous view, and excellent serviceMore infoZest bar+grillePrice: Expensive• American• Bethlehem•4.7
- JJuliaBaltimore / Maryland •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoWe had a lovely meal at Melt last night. Service was wonderful and I love the atmosphere of the restaurant. If there was anything to complain about it was the lack of light. Made it difficult to read the menu. Other than that it was a wonderful culinary experience.More infoMeltPrice: Expensive• Italian• Center Valley•4.7
- MMatasssPhiladelphia County •6 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoGreat food ' everyone is so friendly and professional from the front desk to all the staff ! thank you Kristen such a great person always a pleasure . all the staff when they see you they come over always say hello.More infoUrban TablePrice: Expensive• American• Bethlehem•4.7
- MMattPhiladelphia County •28 reviews5.0Dined on 26 Jan 2025This was our first time visiting the Bethlehem location. The staff was very nice and accommodating especially for my girlfriend’s gluten allergies. The food was delicious and it was great seeing my girlfriend and her daughter enjoying their experience. Our server was very engaging and made sure we had a great experience.More infoThe Melting Pot - BethlehemPrice: Expensive• Fondue• Bethlehem•4.8
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Hip and trendy contemporary American restaurants are a favorite choice for diners in the Lehigh Valley area. Home to the longest running market in the country, Lehigh Valley has options like slow-cooking barbecue restaurants serving brisket sandwiches with cheese sauce, pepper marmalade, fried onions, and famous Southern bacon jam. Italian restaurants with cozy seating areas for romantic diners offer up dishes like shrimp cocktail and bistecca alla boscaiola, which is almost a pound of New York strip steak broiled to your liking and topped with onions, mushrooms, and melted provolone cheese. Fondue restaurants have plenty of dessert options for chocolate lovers who enjoy dipping bananas foster in molten heaven.
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The best reviewed restaurant in Lehigh Valley is Cafe 23
The best vegan restaurants in Lehigh Valley are Urban Table, Zest bar+grille and Aman's Artisan Indian Cuisine
The best vegetarian restaurants in Lehigh Valley are The Wilbur Mansion, Iron Hill Brewery - Lehigh Valley and Aman's Artisan Indian Cuisine
The restaurants with the best service in Lehigh Valley are Mis Raices Restaurant & Bakery, Social Still and Cafe 23
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Lehigh Valley are Social Still, BRU DADDY'S Brewing Co. and Cafe 23