Recommended 12 Dinner Spots Near Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Lauren Every single bite better than the last!! We ended up here on a whim and were seated right away on a Saturday night. Our server Hannah took great care of us, and the restaurant is up on the 6th floor with an incredible view. The food was stunning. We have 2 vegetarians in our group and were thrilled with our options - the appetizers had creative flavor combinations and everything was so unique. Kimchi roasted cauliflower, roasted crispy chickpeas, incredible asparagus in a delicious bed of sauce, a roasted corn risotto… ridiculously good. My dad said the short rib was a bit dry, but the flavors were excellent and that it didn’t detract from the overall strength of this meal. Would strongly recommend for a nice date or fancy occasion!

Raul maldonado I think this was my 3rd or 4th time coming, and I have to say, the BEST chicken dish I have ever had in my life was from here, such an explosion of flavors it makes me want to just meditate with each bite to fully immerse myself in the flavor! Our waittress was the sweetest thing ever too! She was very attentive, very informed on the menu with great dish recommendations as well as very nice to us throughout our stay! I definitely want to come back again as soon as possible to get me more of that chicken breast!!

Jonathan Witmer-Rich Excellent food, great vibes, we loved it. Three of us shared the papas a la huancaina appetizer, the ceviche entree, and the lomo soltado de carne. All three were great. Friendly staff, good service. Just a fantastic meal all around.

Kayti S My partner and I stopped by Twisted Olive for a date night without a reservation and were still able to get a cozy outdoor table- exactly where we wanted to sit. The outdoor seating section we sat is on the sidewalk, which we personally love for the lively, open-air vibe (though it might not be everyone’s thing). I think there was another section that was more sectioned off/ clearly apart of the restaurant though. Service was excellent from start to finish. Even with outdoor seating, we never felt forgotten- our server checked in just the right amount, was friendly, and gave us great recommendations for both food and cocktails. I ordered the sirloin cooked on the stone, which was such a fun and unique experience- our server even walked me through how to cook it properly at the table. My partner had the pork belly salad, which was incredibly creative and full of flavor. Both dishes plus our appetizer were delicious and the cocktails were out of this world. We also loved hearing a bit about the restaurant’s background.. apparently the owner has a garden that provides some of the vegetables for the menu (don’t quote me, but it was a cool detail!). Everything about the experience the food, drinks, service, and atmosphere was wonderful. No notes. We’ll definitely be back to try more menu items soon!

Paul Basile My wife and I wound up a Bayou because our first two choices were closed due to the new year holiday. This was our first time here. We were greeted quickly and were seated immediately. The atmosphere is very cozy and has that southern feel as the name implies. Our waitress (Ques) was absolutely fabulous! She gave us suggestions on menu items and took our drink orders. I had a blue Bayou (delish) and my wife had the voodoo juice (also wonderful). Our appetizer was fried green tomatoes that were amazing. The two entrees were crispy catfish for myself and the spare ribs for the wife. Sides were collard greens, dirty rice, corn bread and hoppin John’s. I have to say, everything came out in a timely manner and was absolutely awesome! We couldn’t say enough how glad we were to wind up here by chance. Ques is by far, one of the best servers we’ve met. Instead of telling you how good the food and service is, try it for yourself and hopefully you will agree that this is a great place. One regret! I didn’t try the Hushpuppies!! I’ll be back for them. Thank you Bayou and a bigger thank you to Ques for making a great place even better.

Bryan Green Good atmosphere in their larger room, good food, fair prices, friendly staff. I had the prime rib with blue cheese wedge and asparagus while girlfriend had Ribeye steak, Cesar salad, and garlic mashed potatoes. All of the food was cooked as asked, and seasoned well. No extra seasoning or steak sauce needed. Even the house bread and whipped cinnamon butter was good. Waitress stopped by multiple times to check on us in a friendly manner and make sure everything was good. We had zero complaints. Between the 2 of us the bill came to right around $100 and was well worth it. Would definitely return in the future. Would definitely recommend showing up early or making reservations. We waited about 5-10 minutes with a reservation, but when we left the entire waiting area was packed with people waiting.

Steve Smith Had fantastic cocktails here the other night! The cocktail craftsman was awesome, Andy did an excellent job constructing our drinks. From a very smooth old fashion, to tasty espresso martinis. Finishing off with a very nice chocolate martini. His patience with the detail on the cocktail was impeccable! We had a wedge salad, chicken ceaser salad, tuna Tartar and sprouts. All note worthy. We have visited Blue on a number of occasions. The out side bar is great in the summer. Restaurant in general is very warm and inviting. Staff is always friendly. We definitely will return.

Brienne Felty My fiancé and I booked McCarthy’s to host our rehearsal dinner for the night before our wedding. I can’t thank Ivan enough for his kindness and dedication in making our intimate dinner a cozy and relaxed evening. The food was unique and delicious! I highly recommend McCarthy’s to anyone looking to host an event.

Christopher Woodhull Schmidt Awesome experience at Fegley’s in Bethlehem! We started with the Bavarian pretzel and the beer cheese soup for dipping — seriously one of the best beer cheese soups I’ve had. We split the Cajun chicken mac and cheese, and it was phenomenal… super cheesy, great flavor, and a huge portion. I also did a beer flight, which was fun and had a nice mix of styles. The place has a really cool vibe, and our server, Megan Q, was fantastic — super friendly and on top of everything. Really solid spot. Highly recommend!

kel Delicious. We had a party of 8 and the service was timely with friendly staff. The limoncello spritz was tasty and refreshing. The crabcake was a good size and so good and the potatoes were great too and had bacon pieces which added a good taste. The lemon aoli was nice with everything on the plate. But the real star of the show was the garlic green beans. SO GOOOOD. Dont get me started on the french onion soup.. best ever. Kudos

Zoe Chou The paella de mariscos is so tasty! The tapas are also good. We are sitting in the middle section of the table, and the atmosphere is pretty good.

Miss Val We came here for dinner prior to seeing a show at Wind Creek Event center. We tried to go to another restaurant in town but we were running late and didn’t have a lot of time. We decided just to pick a place at the venue. The menu here looked good. We sat at the bar. The bartended greeted us promptly and got us drinks and took our meal orders. He was attentive and professional. We had the shrimp scampi and shrimp tacos. Neither was very good. Honestly, I wondered if the shrimp scampi had been frozen and thawed. The shrimp in both meals was over cooked and flavorless. The place is adjacent to the casino floor so there is noise but it wasn’t crazy loud or anything. I really don’t know what else to say. I ate it because I was pretty hungry but I would not recommend going here unless you’re just going to get drinks at the bar.