Tapas On Main

4.5

1474 Reviews

$30 and under

Spanish

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 17 times today

Charming
Good for groups
Great for happy hour

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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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(610) 868-8903
Website
http://www.tapasonmain.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Rafael Palomino
Private party facilities
We accept private parties on weekdays for lunch and dinner. Our minimum seating is 25 guests for the private dining room. We offer a variety of prix fixe menus as well as alcohol consumption options. Please call the restaurant to discuss any further details.

Location
500 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Neighborhood
Bethlehem
Cross street
W Market Street
Parking details
Find a metered spot on the street, or park in the garage located at Walnut & Guetter Streets. Parking is FREE on Sundays!
Entertainment
Check our website for updates on weekly entertainment including Craig Thatcher & Nyke Van Wyk, Lorenzo from The Big Wahu, Flamenco Guitarists & More!
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Beet Salad
goat cheese, jamon Serrano, blood orange vinaigrette & toasted almonds
Mediterranean Salad
house made croutons, beefsteak tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, feta, spring mix, pine nuts, olive oil & basil vinegar
Green Salad
mixed greens, pears, candied walnuts, goat cheese, red apple balsamic
Manchego Salad
romaine hearts, Manchego cheese, homemade croutons, anchovy vinaigrette, cherry tomatoes

Sandwiches

Carne Burger
beef burger, Tetilla cheese, fried egg, lettuce, tomato & chipotle ketchup
Pollo BLT
grilled chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, melted Manchego, sriracha aioli
El Cubano
roasted pork, jamon Serrano, pickles, whole grain mustard, smoked gouda cheese
Glazed Shrimp Sandwich
($2 additional) honey habanero glazed shrimp, lettuce, tomato, garlic aioli
Quinoa "Burger"
quinoa, white bean & spinach burger, feta cheese, crispy artichokes & basil aioli

What 1,474 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Lehigh Valley
Great for brunch
Lehigh Valley
Innovative
Lehigh Valley
Good for groups
Lehigh Valley
Healthy
Lehigh Valley
Hot spot
Lehigh Valley
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tapas On Main delights with its "wonderful ambiance and efficient service." Guests rave about the "amazing food," particularly the paella and pork belly. The restaurant offers a variety of tapas, creative meals, and "the best sangria." While some note high prices, the "friendly staff" and vibrant atmosphere make it a popular spot.

1,474 Reviews

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Tim
Philadelphia
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We were disappointed. The hostess was rude, the table was way to small for a venue that features shareable plates, the service was lagging and the food was fair. Despite this, the place was packed. Perhaps our experience was unusual but I can neither recommend it nor do I anticipate returning.
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Kimberly
Philadelphia
57 reviews
vip
2.0
57 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Our waitress was exceptional. Our food was delicious
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Beth
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went on a Sunday night do not crowded or noisy. Our driver was completely wonderful and the food was amazing.
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Rhona
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food (and the sangria) was delicious, and the portions were great. They had plenty of vegetarian and gluten free options. It was cozy and they were playing good music. All in all, it was delightful.
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Barbara
Poconos
53 reviews
vip
3.0
53 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We’ve been coming here for many years and have seen the quality decline. We’ve also seen menu items changed, but I suppose that’s to be expected. I feel like some of the sauces on the foods are not homemade, and mayonnaise out of a squeeze bottle now passes for something fancier. I ordered albondigas yesterday and the meatballs were so hard that I couldn’t even break them with my fork. Our server was polite, but not very attentive in terms of pacing the food coming out. Typically we get meats and cheeses which come out first and they came out towards the middle. Not the worst thing in the world of course. It had been a while since we had been here because of these types of issues that make the very expensive prices not quite worth it. I don’t think we’ll be back.
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Tina
Philadelphia
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always enjoy going there. It just seems like the portions are getting smaller for the meat and cheese boards.
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Richard
New York City
12 reviews
vip
2.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We all found this place to be too loud to have a conversation--and this was true even after we asked to be moved further away from a very boisterous four-top. The first table we sat at was wobbly and we had to ask for a shim to stabilize it; the table we moved to was also wobbly (I grabbed the shim from the first table to rectify the travelling problem). The tapas were good--though we would've appreciated knowing that the lamb chop serving worked for two, not three people. Everything else we have was dividable and tasty. The service was distracted. By the time we got someone's attention for a drink refill and the drinks arrived, we'd finished all our food. We all agreed we'd give it another try---in the spring or summer, when we could sit outside and be able to talk.
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Joy
Philadelphia
44 reviews
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time there. Will definitely return and recommend to others. Excellent food, service and ambiance!!
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Margaret
Pittsburgh
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Made a reservation and even though restaurant was quite empty (it was a Tuesday night) they tried to sit us in the bar high table area. Crazy. We insisted on a table in the quieter restaurant section. Both waiters in that section were new but nice and had good attitudes. Food was very good and priced well.
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Max
Fort Lauderdale
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The tapas are mid. Nothing incredible. But the sangria and ambiance are great.
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FAQs

Tapas On Main offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (610) 868-8903.

Tapas On Main is rated 4.5 stars by 1474 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

500 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
W Market Street
Neighborhood
Bethlehem
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Find a metered spot on the street, or park in the garage located at Walnut & Guetter Streets. Parking is FREE on Sundays!
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Rafael Palomino
Entertainment
Check our website for updates on weekly entertainment including Craig Thatcher & Nyke Van Wyk, Lorenzo from The Big Wahu, Flamenco Guitarists & More!
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.tapasonmain.com/
Phone number
(610) 868-8903
Private party facilities
We accept private parties on weekdays for lunch and dinner. Our minimum seating is 25 guests for the private dining room. We offer a variety of prix fixe menus as well as alcohol consumption options. Please call the restaurant to discuss any further details.

Tapas On Main

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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Menu

El Dueto

Soups

Spanish Artichoke Minestrone

Brie & Cheddar Apple Beer Soup

Salads

Beet Salad

Mediterranean Salad

Green Salad

Manchego Salad

Sandwiches

Carne Burger

Pollo BLT

El Cubano

Glazed Shrimp Sandwich

Quinoa "Burger"

What 1,474 people are saying

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