Best Casual Restaurants in Allentown

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Cuisine

AmericanSeafoodMexicanJapaneseSpanishPizzeria

Regions

Lehigh Valley

Neighborhoods

AllentownBethlehemCenter ValleyHellertownWhitehall

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

19 restaurants available nearby

1. Union and Finch

4.8

Exceptional(2714)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Allentown

Booked 67 times today

Union & Finch is an American style bistro located at 1528 West Union Street in Allentown offering lunch, dinner and brunch on weekends. The menu consists of casual fare that will include "comfort" foods along with familiar favorites with a twist. We have a seasonal rotation of select items on the menu while keeping our concept simple. Our goal is to offer quality food and drinks at reasonable prices on a daily basis with a mature sense of hospitality and playful vibe. We combine the nostalgia of a long-lost neighborhood joint with a modern bistro setting to create the area’s newest destination for relaxed, casual dining.

2. Torre Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(2412)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Center Valley

Booked 49 times today

A glass enclosed keg room with 16 different draft beers, a three-story glowing tequila tower surrounded by 80 varieties of tequila, and a wall of hand painted sugar skulls from Mexico are just the beginning of your experience at Torre! The margaritas are the freshest you will find – made with fresh squeezed lime juice – and the five different types of guacamole come made-to-order for your whole table to enjoy. Our menu is perfect for sharing: why choose from house-smoked pulled pork nachos, Prime skirt steak and citrus tequila shrimp fajitas when you can try it all? A variety of gluten free items, vegetarian dishes and a Kids Menu with a twist make Torre a place everyone can enjoy. Top off your meal with one of our delicious desserts – like churros, tres leches cake with avocado ice cream and Mexican hot chocolate – or grab a seat at the bar to taste a flight of premium tequilas. It’s a Mexican fiesta with a modern twist that’s fun, bold, and upbeat: a must-visit in the Lehigh Valley.

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3. Kome Fine Japanese Cuisine

4.7

Exceptional(1155)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Center Valley

Booked 22 times today

For Hibachi reservations, please contact the restaurant directly. Online Reservations are for the main dining room. We take pride in standing apart from other restaurants in offering classical Japanese Cuisine presented in contemporary style with meticulous preparations & serving in very cordial and pleasant atmosphere.At our Hibachi location, one enjoy great preparations cooked right in front of our customers with entertainment at the same time by performing chef, ideal for kids & family as well as for birthdays & corporation parties.

4. Sports and Social - Allentown PA

3.9

Excellent(162)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Allentown

Booked 12 times today

Sports & Social Allentown offers guests an elevated food and beverage experience including made-from-scratch game-day favorites, curated cocktails and a beer selection that includes local favorites. Your NEW game day HQ, don't miss a moment of the action with a 25-foot high definition media wall and over 30 HD TVs. Sports & Social will offer a dog-friendly outdoor patio and a signature Crush Bar featuring a large selection of specialty crush drinks.We do accept walk in guests on a first come, first serve basis and we have ample seating for full service at our 3 bars. If you are unable to secure an online reservation at your selected time please give us a call and we may be able to take a reservation for you over the phone or provide an alternate time slot .

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5. Iron Hill Brewery - Lehigh Valley

4.2

Awesome(156)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Allentown

Booked 30 times today

Opening July 13th! Located outside of the Lehigh Valley Mall. Iron Hill Brewery is the most award winning brewery East of the Mississippi. With our Scratch kitchen that has something for everyone on our menu. Our team from the Lehigh Valley area is ready to serve you.

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6. McCall Collective Brewing

4.8

Exceptional(674)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Allentown

Booked 9 times today

*We Offer a Bar Service Based Dining Experience - Enjoy your visit at your own pace* Welcome to McCall Collective BrewingProud to be 100% Family Owned and Operated - Allentown's First Fully Female Owned BreweryWe are a Bar Service based Brewpub offering a wide vary of handcrafted beers made on premise, PA wine and spirits and traditional pub fare. Come and check out our brand new taproom featuring family friendly dining, outdoor seating and plenty of TV’s to catch all the biggest sporting events.

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7. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Allentown

4.6

Exceptional(161)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Allentown

Booked 4 times today

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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8. Dave & Buster's - Whitehall

4.0

Excellent(137)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Whitehall

Booked 11 times today

Each Dave & Buster's has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we've got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we're stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

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9. Red Lobster - Whitehall

3.6

Very Good(70)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Allentown

Booked 5 times today

Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.

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10. White Castle - Whitehall

4.9

Exceptional(11)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Whitehall

Fine dining is back at White Castle this Valentine’s Day and craviiiier than ever! From steamy Sliders to decadent desserts you’re guaranteed to impress that special someone (or crew) you love so much! So step up your game and dine with us a la carte or dig into The Love Clutch Collection full of delicious delights. Give the special Cravers in your life the royal treatment at White Castle on February 14th. Because everyone wants to hear those three little words: We’re. Getting. Sliders. P.S. Here are a few lines to help set the mood—FREE OF CHARGE: I only have fries for you Mozzstix & chill? You’re my crave-orite I’d put a Chicken Ring on it

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Robert
Scranton / Poconos •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great spot! We were seated quickly and only waited a minute or two before our server arrived. Great selection of drinks, beers, and non-alcoholic beverages. The menu had some diversity - meats, seafood, and vegetarian options. The food came out.quickly and was temperature perfect. Very, very flavorful. Just a great overall experience. The only issue is parking. Street parking only and a little hard to find spots.
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Union and FinchPrice: Moderate• American• Allentown
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4.8
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Annette
Philadelphia County •10 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food was good ... guess we expected more toppings (lettuce, tomato, etc.) for the fajitas (similar to other restaurants). Not overly impressed with your salsa ... not tomato-ey. Missed having chips and sals to start the meal -- sorry, your competitors provide free of charge to all customers. Service was excellent!
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Torre RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Center Valley
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4.7
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JanVIP
Philadelphia County •1 review
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
It was quite busy today. Our server did the best he could, but obviously the restaurant was understaffed. We had good time, but spent much lonhgeřˇˇ
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Kome Fine Japanese CuisinePrice: Moderate• Japanese• Center Valley
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4.7
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Ben
Philadelphia County •13 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great happy hour specials. Non alcoholic cocktails were weak. Very disappointing to not have at least one non alcoholic beer. We called and were told you had them.
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Iron Hill Brewery - Lehigh ValleyPrice: Moderate• American• Allentown
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4.2
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TaraVIP
Philadelphia County •6 reviews
4.0
Dined on Feb 1, 2025
Good family dinner after a show at the PPL center.
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Sports and Social - Allentown PAPrice: Moderate• American• Allentown
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3.9

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