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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
- DDennisVIPPhiladelphia County •62 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoOutstanding, and Hannah our server, was simply the best 👌 Thank you Zest staff. And I can't forget Anthony. Love this place ❤️More infoZest bar+grillePrice: Expensive• American• Bethlehem•4.6
- LLoisVIPNew York City •33 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoGreat date place. Was decorated nicely for Valentine’s Day. Separate intimate dining area for couples. Throughly enjoyed the meal and service.More infoThe Melting Pot - BethlehemPrice: Expensive• Fondue• Bethlehem•4.8
- KKathleenVIPNew York City •12 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoThe Crab and Corn Chowder is phenomenal! It is chock-full of deliciousness. It’s a very hearty soup that can almost double as a meal with the fresh and hot dinner rolls. The House Salad is also a great choice. The pickled strawberries and the goat cheese combined with the crunchy texture of the walnuts makes your mouth very happy. The dressing is not overwhelming either. You won’t leave the restaurant hungry even if you just get the soup and salad. That being said, we have enjoyed their main entrees which are also delicious, fresh and filling. Our server, Mark, is a genuinely nice person who seems to really enjoy his work. Ask to be seated in his section if he’s available. You won’t regret it!More infoUrban TablePrice: Expensive• American• Bethlehem•4.7
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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, Cafe 23 and Social Still
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Lehigh Valley are Cafe 23, Social Still and BRU DADDY'S Brewing Co.