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- JJamiLas Vegas •3 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoFirst time ever visiting….The guy that welcome us was very nice, we had GREAT FOOD, Amazing beer and dessert . The server was so nice, very helpful with our child that is celiac and has to avoid all gluten products. She was so very nice helping hher pick out yummy safe food and drinks. We would go again, but One thing I will NOT do again is book the outside a lot of parents not watching their children , the one children was not well behaved running around all the inside the greenhouse and the other was screaming at an iPad. Over all the food and staff was 10 out of 10 !!!More infoUnion and FinchPrice: Moderate• American• Allentown•4.8
- PPJPhiladelphia County •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoWow. I am so thrilled that my wife and I had an opportunity to dine at Melt on Valentine’s Day. From top to bottom an excellent experience. Our server, Laura, was wonderful! Professional, knowledgeable, pleasant and an outstanding server - we will be coming back and asking to be seated in her section! The food was unreal. I ordered the v-day special waygu beef skewers and my mind will never be the same. Absolutely stunning combination of flavors - The perfectly seasoned waygu was brilliant and the corn salsa delighted with its sweet smokiness. A perfect combo. That’s all for now. We will be back and recommend others to try Melt!More infoMeltPrice: Expensive• Italian• Center Valley•4.7
- LLynnVIPPhiladelphia County •19 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoGreat place! Great location when in center city Allentown!! Food was delicious!! Server was great!! Atmosphere was amazing!!More infoThe DimePrice: Expensive• American• Allentown•3.8
- DDaniellePhiladelphia County •7 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoHands down the best meal and dining experience I have ever had outside of Vegas. Attentive staff, but never interrupted us and didn’t check in every 2 seconds, beautiful ambience and atmosphere that made you feel like you were eating dinner in a big city high-rise restaurant. Everything oozed class and sophistication. Then there was the food… I haven’t enjoyed a meal that thoroughly in years. We lost ourselves in the flavors, trying each others dishes and just having the most joyful time together! I can’t recommend this place enough, just go, splurge, and enjoy the experience!More infoTop CutPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Center Valley•4.7
- TTaraVIPPhiladelphia County •6 reviews4.0Dined on Feb 1, 2025Good family dinner after a show at the PPL center.More infoSports and Social - Allentown PAPrice: Moderate• American• Allentown•3.7
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Just outside of the cultural center of Philadelphia, you'll find the flourishing offshoot of Allentown. This thriving city is known for its nightlife and its diverse selection of clubs and bars, making it perfect for those who love going out. Its streets are peppered with casual Mediterranean diners, Jamaican grills and Mexican cantinas, so you'll find new treasures around every corner. If you are vegan or vegetarian, Allentown offers many options. There are plenty of chic cafes that will gladly cater to every dietary need. The best part about Allentown is that even if you don't have a five-star budget, you'll always find five-star food.
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