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- DDonnaMelbourne •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoOur server was lovely and made us feel at home. The food was delicious and good value.More infoUrban TablePrice: Expensive• American• Bethlehem•4.7
- MMattPhiladelphia County •3 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoTapas is always great! The food was outstanding and the sangria was almost too good!More infoTapas On MainPrice: Moderate• Spanish• Bethlehem•4.4
- MMichaelNew York City •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoA ver enjoyable Christmas Eve dinner. The food was deliciious, especially the Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse pie for dessert. Attentive and friendly servers. Definitely high-end price wise, but worth it for a special treat.More infoEdgePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Bethlehem•4.4
- JJoeVIPPhiladelphia County •80 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoAnother amazing meal at Chop House. The 7 Oz filet was perfectly prepared and seasoned well. We ordered the caramelized onions. Perfect with the filet. We ordered Brussel sprouts and they were the best we ever had.More infoChop House at Wind CreekPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Bethlehem•4.7
- DDonnaJacksonville / Northeast Florida •1 review5.0Dined on Dec 17, 2024Had a wonderful time with my daughter and granddaughters celebrating our annual Christmas dinner. Would definitely go there again for any special occasion. Our server, Emily, was pleasant and with a great sense of humor. That's important to us as we like to have fun. The dessert was excellent.More infoZest bar+grillePrice: Expensive• American• Bethlehem•4.7
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Located less than an hour from Philadelphia, Bethlehem is a charming city that's also referred to as “Christmas City USA.” Founded in 1741, it holds to and honors its rich history while exhibiting a modern flare that's evident in its extensive variety of available cuisines; the town is an example of old meets new done right. Celebrate getting through Monday with an award-winning beer, get yourself over the Wednesday hump with some ice cream, forget the diet exists on Friday, then try your luck at the casino over the weekend. While it's always the right time to visit the city, the Historic Bethlehem Summer Restaurant Week is the ideal opportunity to dine on a discount. Whether you're going solo, heading out with family or friends, or seeing if your date is a dud or a delight, Bethlehem is where you want to be for a stellar dining experience that you won't soon forget.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Bethlehem is Mis Raices Restaurant & Bakery
The best vegan restaurants in Bethlehem are Zest bar+grille, blue grillhouse and Urban Table
The best vegetarian restaurants in Bethlehem are blue grillhouse, The Wilbur Mansion and Zest bar+grille
The restaurants with the best service in Bethlehem are Mis Raices Restaurant & Bakery, Hampton Winds and Chop House at Wind Creek
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Bethlehem are Mis Raices Restaurant & Bakery, 1741 on The Terrace at Hotel Bethlehem and blue grillhouse
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