Best Casual Restaurants in Allentown

13 restaurants available nearby

1. Union and Finch

4.8

Exceptional(2613)

Price: Moderate

• American • Allentown

Booked 64 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.

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2. Iron Hill Brewery - Lehigh Valley

4.0

Excellent(94)

Price: Moderate

• American • Allentown

Booked 35 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.

3. Melt

4.6

Exceptional(4367)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Center Valley

Booked 51 times today

Melt puts a modern twist on traditional Italian cuisine. A visually stunning design provides a dramatic setting for a wide variety of creatively prepared salads, pizzas, pastas & grilled entrees. The extensive menu is complemented by a 200 bottle wine list featuring vintages from the West Coast and Italy.

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4. McCall Collective Brewing

4.8

Exceptional(664)

Price: Moderate

• American • Allentown

Booked 8 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.

5. Twisted Olive

4.7

Exceptional(1821)

Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Bethlehem

Booked 39 times today

A casual bistro style restaurant with a world twist serving creative casual cuisine along with house-made infused cocktails.Monday: Dinner 4-10 pmTuesday through Saturday: Lunch 11:30 am -3:30 pmSmall Plate Menu 3:30-4:30 pmDinner 4:30-10 pmBar is open as late as business dictates.

6. Zest bar+grille

4.7

Exceptional(2728)

Price: Expensive

• American • Bethlehem

Booked 40 times today

ZEST is the second venture for the owners of Grille 3501, an upscale casual restaurant which has sustained continued growth and success for over 20 years. Located on the 6th floor of the Gateway Building on the South Side of Bethlehem, ZEST has had the honor of being awarded the Lehigh Valley's favorite rooftop of 2021, favorite atmosphere of 2020, and favorite new restaurant of 2019. Chef Justin Cogan brings New American cuisine to life with signature dishes including braised beef short ribs and crab & mango spring rolls. The views whether you choose to sit indoors or outdoors are unparalleled. The 130 seat balcony lets you take in the sights of the southside like the steel stacks, Fahy and Hill to Hill bridges, and Bethlehem city hall in the distance. ZEST also features a partially open kitchen design, large 20 seat bar, and an indoor space with panoramic accordion sliding windows that let you experience the best of both worlds.

7. Westside Grill

4.6

Exceptional(892)

Price: Expensive

• American • Trexlertown

Booked 22 times today

Westside Grill was established in late 2021 serving the Lehigh Valley and beyond. A modern American steakhouse with a twist, featuring prime cuts, seafood, hand held sandwiches and local favorites like our signature Grand Champion Turkey Pot Pie. Our bar serves a selection of wines by the glass or bottle, 12 draft favorites and features an extensive craft cocktail list.Inquire about our seasonal patio or reserve our private dining room for your next event.For large parties of 8 or more, please contact us by phone. We look forward to serving you.

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8. The Tap Room at Hotel Bethlehem

4.6

Exceptional(1987)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Bethlehem

Booked 22 times today

Dine among our famous former guests in our Tap Room restaurant. Situated just off of the main lobby, the Tap Room offers beautiful views of Historic Main Street. Our menu changes seasonally and features classic American cuisine. We partner with local farms to provide our guests with the freshest ingredients. Join us on Thursday evenings for the best local jazz musicians in our region.

9. Edge

4.6

Exceptional(1910)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Bethlehem

Booked 24 times today

Located in the heart of downtown Bethlehem, Edge delivers a wonderful dining experience in a casual upscale atmosphere. Chef Timothy Widrick uses French and Asian influences in his New American cuisine. Enjoy a fantastic wine selection designed to please every palate, or perhaps a perfectly crafted cocktail.

10. Tapas On Main

4.5

Awesome(1474)

Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Bethlehem

Booked 28 times today

We are an authentic Spanish tapas restaurant & bar in the heart of Historic Downtown Bethlehem. The warm colors and candlelight create a wonderfully rustic, yet cozy feel. Come enjoy our many tapas, salads and entrees, as well as charcuterie & cheeses. We offer many specialty cocktails and feature 7 seasonal Sangrias.

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Holly
Philadelphia County •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great food and accommodations for food allergies.
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Union and FinchPrice: Moderate• American• Allentown
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4.8
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MelodieF
Philadelphia County •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Great food. Good service. We are in love with the Cesar salad, always fresh and crisp.
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Iron Hill Brewery - Lehigh ValleyPrice: Moderate• American• Allentown
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Michele
Philadelphia County •13 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 15, 2024
Great beer and burgers!! Martini wasn’t as good as usual.
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McCall Collective BrewingPrice: Moderate• American• Allentown
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4.8
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Kathy
Philadelphia County •26 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 13, 2024
We enjoy Melt. Yesterday we were celebrating a birthday of one of us. Our meals were very good and the dessert that they brought for our birthday girl was great. Always good service too, one of our favorite spots to eat.
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MeltPrice: Expensive• Italian• Center Valley
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4.6
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Wendi
Philadelphia County •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 10, 2024
We ate in the the board area. TVs around which we enjoy. 5 of ate. All enjoyed meals and drinks. Service is superior. Food is very good.
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Judd's and Jackson's Casual DiningPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Warminster
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4.4

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13 restaurants available nearby

1. Union and Finch

2. Iron Hill Brewery - Lehigh Valley

3. Melt

4. McCall Collective Brewing

5. Twisted Olive

6. Zest bar+grille

7. Westside Grill

8. The Tap Room at Hotel Bethlehem

9. Edge

10. Tapas On Main

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