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Circa 1898, Lehighton, PA

Circa 1898

4.5 (43)
$31 to $50
American
2186 Mahoning Dr W, Lehighton, PA 18235-9501

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
Welcome to Circa 1898, a charming destination where historic elegance meets modern dining. We offer a unique dining experience that blends locally sourced ingredients, creative culinary techniques, and exceptional hospitality.

Our menu showcases a thoughtful selection of seasonal dishes, house-made breads, and signature cocktails, all designed to delight your senses.

Reserve your table today and discover why Circa 1898 is quickly becoming a favorite for both locals and visitors alike.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 43 people are saying

Circa 1898 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Lehigh Valley

    Best Ambiance

  • Lehigh Valley

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Circa 1898 is a beautifully restored gem, praised for its "great food," "excellent service," and "amazing atmosphere." The elegant yet accessible dining experience is enhanced by attentive staff and a charming ambiance. While some dishes received mixed feedback, the overall quality and welcoming environment make it a must-visit destination.
43 Reviews
  1. Brenda

    Philadelphia County1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had 7:30pm reservations. It was a busy Friday night. Server very friendly. Food was delicious. Pricing comparable to other restaurants we frequent. They did a great job restoring restaurant. Looking forward to our next visit to enjoy the Cafe and outdoor seating.

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Francis VIP

    New York City36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing and service was great. Best rib eye steak and fiance has lemon herb chicken. A definite place to eat

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Camilla

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I could not wait to dine there, in 1961 my wedding reception was held there They did a fantastic job restoring it

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Germaine

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have watched this amazing old building trying to turn into a restaurant for close to 30 years. It took the present owners about 6. They have done an amazing job of restoration. its very comfortable, the cafe is adorable and the restaurant is elegant but not snooty. we will be back

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Arlin

    Philadelphia County1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s Mother’s Day and we know it’s a busy time. 4 course meal. Appetizer and salads came out at same time. Less than 10 minutes later main course came out. Appetizer was barely warm. Entrees cam out and chicken was warm, lobster risotto portion size was very small, and surf and turf steak was overcooked (medium well - requested medium rare) and lobster was overcooked (charred). Crème brûlée was milky and cinnamon bun was so would have broken a window. Place hasn’t been opened very long and will give them some time to work things out before going back.

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  6. Robert

    Philadelphia County1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Disappointed in the salad 2 ( fresh out of the bag ) and salad dressings 1 ( Ken’s ???? Cmon ! ) rolls/ bread were ehh 2 . Steaks and sides 4 delicious. Atmosphere was excellent . Classy dining room , upscale . Hopefully gets a more creative menus, menu choices were a bit pedestrian . Excellent service !

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  7. Tom

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience great food great service and excellent atmosphere

    1 person found this helpful

  8. John

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice new place in the area. Portions, and prices are reasonable. Staff is excellent, food was very good, quiet atmosphere. Inside is beautifully remodeled. Can’t wait to return and try other things on the menu.

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  9. Diane

    New York City5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We ate here for the first time on Friday night. Beautiful place but food was mediocre and coffee was $3.00 a small cup, no free refills (which we were not informed about ). 2 of us had the scallops and they were very good, one had salmon which was too sweet for his taste but was good. One had the chicken marsala which was just ok and I had the shrimp scampi which was awful. The scampi was bland, tasteless and the shrimp were overcooked. There were a few kinks in the delivery of our food but our waitress handled them very well. We won't go running back but we will give it another shot in a couple of months.

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  10. Linda M

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every one was very Friendly ! The food was delicious ! Our waitress Erica was very pleasant helpful and attentive ! We will definitely come back again !

    1 person found this helpful

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2186 Mahoning Dr W, Lehighton, PA 18235-9501

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Jim Thorpe
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
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