Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Scranton / Poconos

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Scranton / Poconos? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Butter

5.0

5 (91)

$31 to $50

American

Cresco

About the restaurant

Chef Mark Arnao's restaurant Butter named as the Culinary Reason to visit the Poconos by 5ReasonstoVisit.com serves unparalleled creations. From his Sushi Flatbread to Truffle Miso Salmon and the Foie Gras Slider. Don't forget to try the nightly Butcher Block Specials while you sit by the fireplace and enjoy a wonderful glass of wine or one of our specialty Cocktails. Visit after a great day at the outlets or sliding off of the slopes at Camelback. No matter the season Butter always has something going on. Remember everything is better with Butter.

Top review

MaureenVIP

Dined on Nov 30, 2024

Quaint restaurant, beautifully decorated. Food was delicious, the service was outstanding. We all loved our dinners and really enjoyed the atmosphere. The lobby was beautifully decorated as well. We would highly recommend!

The Refinery

4.9

4.9 (100)

$31 to $50

American

West Wyoming

About the restaurant

A unique dining experience in the heart of downtown Pittston! Refined Italian Cuisine "Grandma's Heart, With A Modern Hand"

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Mia

Dined 3 days ago

The food is outstanding.. Chef does an amazing job!! Best restaurant in the area!! Interesting dishes with fresh ingredients makes perfect culinary experience!

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Experience

Christmas Eve Chef's Tasting Experience *DEPOSIT*

Camelot Restaurant and Inn

4.9

4.9 (461)

$31 to $50

American

Clarks Summit

About the restaurant

Camelot Restaurant and Inn is located just a short distance from Scranton, Moosic, Union Dale, Elk Mountain, Tunkhannock, and surrounding Pocono Mountain areas. Be our guest in every season. Share a romantic weekend getaway, family gathering or business trip. We strive to offer the best accommodations in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our Restaurant and Inn is nestled in the heart of the Endless Mountains and is conveniently located right off Route 81 (Exit 197-Waverly) in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania.

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MarkVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Always on point. Tapas was awesome with appropriate portion/cost. Service from Jeanie, as always, was great. Looking forward to our next visit.

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4.9

4.9 (812)

$30 and under

American

Clarks Summit

About the restaurant

Alter House Restaurant and Bar is a family owned Farm-to-Table Restaurant and Event Venue dedicated to seasonal, sustainable cuisine. It is our culinary mission to source the finest ingredients from regional farmers, artisan purveyors and local farms whenever possible. Here at Alter House Restaurant and Bar, sustainability is the forefront of our identity. The seasons will define our menu. Our goal at Alter House is to be the restaurant of choice in Northeast Pennsylvania. Our aim is to provide our guests with unique culinary offerings paired with incredible service, in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. We hold ourselves to the highest possible standard of excellence for food and service, dedicating ourselves to these core values and principles. By doing so, we focus on what we do best – Altering your dining experience.

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Tim

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Another great experience. Good food, good drinks, good service.

The Beaumont Inn

4.8

4.8 (234)

$31 to $50

American

Wilkes-Barre

About the restaurant

Igloo dining is not available to be reserved through open table. Please visit our website igloo booking page. The restaurant service at the Beaumont Inn is all made to order through the garden herbs, fruits, and vegetables on site by our Executive Chef, Jeff Huntzinger, and his team of experienced chefs that have been trained at one of the most esteemed culinary institutes in the country. Our menus contain a variety of unique dishes you will only find at the Beaumont Inn. From the meal preparation and presentation to the entire dining experience, we strive to create an experience unlike any other.

Our exquisite meals can be viewed on our Menu page. Fine dining options are available both indoor and outdoor during the Spring through Fall seasons, weather permitting. However, you are still able to dine indoors at our stylish, relaxed bar and lounge as well as in our historic dining room.

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Robert

Dined 5 days ago

Great experience however Christmas music could have been toned down a bit.

Grico's Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (72)

$30 and under

American

Wilkes-Barre

About the restaurant

You’ll feel at home at the Original Grico’s in Exeter. We offer classic cuisine served to make you feel as if you were one of the family. Our menu features selections of succulent steaks, seafood, and traditional favorites, served in a warm and cozy atmosphere. Dine with friends, loved ones or business associates or enjoy cocktails at the 1930s vintage bar.

Please note if you cannot find a reservation time that you desire please call 570-654-9120

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PaulVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Overall experience was outstanding. Exceeded my expectations for food and service. Truly a great experience. I can't wait to go back again. Everyone was professional and very customer focused.

State Street Grill

4.7

4.7 (1119)

$30 and under

American

Clarks Summit

About the restaurant

State Street Grill is a restaurant & bar, where you can kick back and relax with friends, enjoy lunch, Sunday Brunch, an exciting evening of dinner and music, or celebrate a special event. We serve fresh and fun American cuisine and we always try to exceed our guests' expectations.

With a sophisticated yet casual decor, State Street Grill has something for everyone, whether you simply want to taste our chef Trauger's creations or enjoy a full meal.

If you would like to make a reservation for one of our igloos, please call the restaurant directly. (Last Igloo Availability on March 19th.)

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LauraVIP

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

The food was excellent and our server was perfect! So attentive and friendly! Thank you for a great experience.

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Olivet - The Swiftwater Hotel

4.6

4.6 (33)

$31 to $50

American

Mount Pocono / Pocono Manor

About the restaurant

The Olivet in The Swiftwater offers an exquisite space that seamlessly blends the fresh mountain air with a refined dining atmosphere. Gather to enjoy a sophisticated culinary experience, complemented by expertly crafted cocktails and a serene ambiance.

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Sandra

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

Dining at the Ovilet Restaurant was an extraordinary experience. This was a birthday dinner for my best friend, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. Jim, our bartender, was shaking delightful craft cocktails. The amazing chef spoke to us and prepared our meals to perfection. The attention by the manager and our server made us feel as if we were the only people there. Top-notch!

Powerhouse Eatery

4.5

4.5 (1112)

$31 to $50

American

Scranton

About the restaurant

Since 1989, the Powerhouse Eatery has been providing customers with an exceptional dining experience in a unique, historic atmosphere. The former power plant from which we take our name has been transformed into a contemporary dining destination, welcoming patrons from throughout the country to our home in White Haven, Pennsylvania. Yet the distinctive past of our building is always present in our remarkable experience, accompanied by our relentless attention to detail, fierce commitment to quality, and peerless customer satisfaction.

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Kevin

Dined 5 days ago

Great place!! Food was awesome, ambience was by far the best! Waiter was great and very responsive!

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Fire and Ice on Toby Creek

4.4

4.4 (157)

$30 and under

American

Wilkes-Barre

About the restaurant

We are a casual-fine dining restaurant. Executive Chef Jack Higgins continually updates our menu to reflect changing seasons and current food trends. Our extensive menu has something for every taste and every budget. Best of all, we proudly feature many locally sourced farm-to-table ingredients and dishes. Fire and Ice isn't just our name; its how every meal begins in our restaurant: We also offer 9 beers on draft, a larger bottled beer selection, an exciting cocktail and martini list and a complete wine list.

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Marguerite

Dined 5 days ago

We had 6 in our group. We were lucky enough to get the last 4 veal dishes. 3 CHASSEUR and 1 Piccata. They raved about how good the veal was. Our others were great too. I finished my Chicken Scampi and I rarely do. Just some pasta left. Pork Chop looked really good. Service was great, got everything we want and needed. Friendly staff. I recommend Fire and Ice for a get together with others. Atmosphere was nice, lovely decor. My only issue was a baby crying near our table. I know there is not much they can do but still bothered me.

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