Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Lehigh Valley

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Lehigh Valley? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Glasbern Country Inn

4.8

4.8 (552)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Fogelsville

About the restaurant

Our culinary team has carefully curated our ever changing menus with a focus on what we are able to grow in our greenhouses on Glasbern's 150 acre farm.

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Mark

Dined 5 days ago

Food and service top notch. 5/5 all around. Some nice choices on the wine list but it might be time to expand that a bit.

blue grillhouse

4.7

4.7 (4931)

$31 to $50

Steak

Bethlehem

About the restaurant

blue is redefining the steakhouse. You’ll find stunning decor, two high-energy indoor and outdoor bars, and seven unique private dining spaces, which can accommodate up to 420 guests. Add in a redesigned menu with much more to offer and you have a cooler, hipper kind of steakhouse.

blue is convenient to major highways leading from the Lehigh Valley, metro New Jersey, Philadelphia and the Poconos.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

Quiet with good food. Very good complimentary dessert for birthday celebration.

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4.7

4.7 (4410)

$31 to $50

Italian

Center Valley

About the restaurant

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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Tom

Dined 4 days ago

Our food was excellent. We ordered the octopus as the starter, calamari came out instead. We told the server it was fine l, w ed would eat the calamari. A manager came by and apologized, told us that she ordered the octopus and didn’t t would be out shortly. She compted the octopus. We felt like she went above and beyond to make it right for us. Steak and salmon for entrees, cheese cake for dessert. All were prepared exquisitely. I’ll definitely go back to Melt again.

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4.7

4.7 (2332)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Center Valley

About the restaurant

The sounds of classic Jazz. The tastes of craft cocktails and exquisite wines. Floor-to-ceiling windows with rooftop views. And, of course, the steaks. We exclusively serve USDA Prime — hand selected from the finest ranches in the heart of the Midwest. Add to your meal handmade, freshly baked bread and an extensive selection of seafood. Indulge in our vibrant bar scene, host a private event, or enjoy the ultimate steakhouse experience in our formal dining room. It’s 1940s tradition with today’s perfection. Welcome to Top Cut.

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Denise

Dined 4 days ago

The food was all very good and everything tasted so good. The view if the mountains was very nice. The server was very professional. We were there to celebrate my 24 year old twin son’s birthday and they enjoyed it very much. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

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Dry Aged New York Strip

Zest bar+grille

4.7

4.7 (2761)

$31 to $50

American

Bethlehem

About the restaurant

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.

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Berbelyze

Dined 3 days ago

Loved the chicken dumplings, the expresso martini flight, the roast beer handheld.

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Popular dish

Maple Cheesecake

Popular dish

Crispy Chicken Dumplings

Experience

Bar Bites & Drinks

Thyme Rooftop Grille

4.7

4.7 (739)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Easton

About the restaurant

*Valet begins at 5pm Tuesday-Friday and 4pm Saturday-Sunday**

A new rooftop restaurant in downtown Easton. Now open on the seventh floor of The Commodore building. Thyme Rooftop Grille offers a progressive New American menu thoughtfully designed by executive chef Brad Shive. The restaurant offers a extensive cocktail list and wine program for guests to enjoy as they dine overlooking the Delaware and Lehigh Rivers, College Hill and downtown Easton.

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MargaretVIP

Dined on Jan 7, 2025

Excellent in every respect! From the moment we walked in and were warmly greeted by the hostess, to every interaction with our server Al, and Miquel, it was perfect. The bartender’s cocktails were fabulous and every dish was simply perfect. Service was the most gracious and well-informed we’ve had in the area in YEARS - top notch. On top of all that, the setting was wonderful- soft lighting but gentle down-lighting at each table, and a great soft playlist that we could just hear and enjoy without it ruining conversation. Fantastic evening in every way!

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4.5

4.5 (1483)

$30 and under

Spanish

Bethlehem

About the restaurant

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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Nina

Dined 7 days ago

Had a girls night at Tapas and it was amazing! The food was amazing and came out fairly quickly. Definitely don’t skip the Paella, it’s the best ever. The restaurant vibe was adorable and made it that much more enjoyable.

1741 on The Terrace at Hotel Bethlehem

4.5

4.5 (151)

$30 and under

American

Bethlehem

About the restaurant

Enjoy our 1741 on the Terrace with its intimate setting, floor to ceiling palladium windows that overlook Historic Moravian Bethlehem, a world heritage nominee. Our menu changes seasonally and features classic American cuisine. We partner with local farms to provide our guests with the freshest ingredients.

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Allen

Dined on Jan 7, 2025

We had a wonderful anniversary dinner on a quiet Monday night. The ambience of an historic hotel is magical. The food and service were excellent and the whole evening was just as we hoped it would be.

Mesa Modern Mexican

4.4

4.4 (1523)

$30 and under

Mexican

Easton

About the restaurant

We are a modern Mexican restaurant & bar in the heart of downtown Easton. We feature a variety of classic Mexican dishes & small plates with a modern twist. Specializing in frozen and classic margaritas with seasonal flavors, as well as a generous tequila selection. Private "Tequila Room" available for events or parties.

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Albert

Dined on Jan 2, 2025

We visited Mesa for lunch. This was our first visit to Mesa and we were impressed with the level of service and the food quality.

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Experience

Margarita Monday - $6 House Margaritas All Day

The Wilbur Mansion

4.3

4.3 (567)

$31 to $50

American

Bethlehem

About the restaurant

Enjoy locally sourced, seasonally inspired dishes and handcrafted beverages. Drawing inspiration from around the world, our cuisine uses familiar flavors of family recipes, traveling, and the diverse cuisine of the Northeast.

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Betty

Dined 4 days ago

Such a stunning establishment and with the tastiest dishes and cocktails to follow. Could not recommend it enough!

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