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    1741 Terrace - Hotel Bethlehem

    3.3 (70 reviews)
    PriceyNew American
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Strip steak
    Craig S.

    The atmosphere at the hotel is why they earned 4 stars. The food was good but nothing that would make me seek it out again. The service was good and the hotel was very cool. What a neat historic place. I had the strip steak and salad and it was good.

    Oysters
    Karen W.

    The Hotel Bethlehem is a Bethlehem staple and the dining in the 1741 Terrace is wonderful. If you're able to, ask for a seat by the window which overlooks Main Street. It's a great view and perfect for people watching. Our sever Bob is a veteran and kindly explained the menu and even shared where ingredients came from which is nice. Sunday-Thursday in addition to the regular a la carte menu they feature a $45 3 course fixed price menu which comes with an appetizer, entree and dessert. You can also add a wine pairing to that for $20. My mom and ordered off the fixed price menu and the portion sizes were perfect for us. I started with the roasted carrots which also featured snap peas, it was excellent. My mom had the citrus salad which was refreshing. For my entree I had the 4oz filet which was served with mushrooms and gratin potatoes, my steak was a perfect medium rare and absolutely delicious. My mom had the swordfish which had a nice mango salsa and roasted veggies it was also delicious. My stepdad opted for the strip steak off the a la carte menu and his steak was also cooked to perfection. Our creme brûlée and chocolate lava cake with a blueberry sauce and coconut ice cream topped off the evening. From start to finish everything about our meal was outstanding. Our water glasses were always full, plates cleared efficiently and friendly service. Of course if you've never been to the Hotel Bethlehem before be sure to take yourself on a tour, check out the two room for a cocktail, take in the gift shop, the ballrooms and even the bathrooms are fancy with fresh flowers.

    Phenomenal lobster roll
    Joshua J.

    An amazing lobster roll. Highly recommend. We sat outside and lived life in a clean and safe environment with a friendly and professional staff. Great experience every time i go. For luxury with others is the bees knees.

    Salmon

    Was very pleasantly surprised by the food and class of this place. Service was great. Flavors and pairings were very nice. They were out of a lot of ice creams though. Lovely Christmas dinner.

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    Great food and service. Steak was amazing. Our young waiter was friendly and knowledgeable. We'll be back.

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    Excellent Sunday brunch. Convenient parking. Excellent service. A very enjoyable experience!

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    4.0(311 reviews)
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    Twisted Olive is definitely one of my favorite restaurants…read more They have a great bar and restaurant area that is open yet quiet. The artwork is amazing and the lighting is perfect. It's great for dates because this is where my girlfriend and I had our first dinner together in 2021. Veronica, our incredible server, took care of us. She fielded any questions with ease and her recommendations were exceptional. My girlfriend loved her cosmopolitan and my martini with blue cheese stuffed olives was phenomenal. The artichoke and spinach dip was both plentiful and flavorful. The tuna tartare was a bit dry yet delicious. But that grilled octopus was on a completely different level of flavor and texture. Truly fantastic. Whether you're here for lunch or dinner, the menu is incredible. Many thanks again to Veronica for her kindness and for her professionalism!

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    Apollo Grill

    4.5(669 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    On a Saturday night on the first weekend in February, my girlfriend and I visited Apollo Grill for…read morethe first time -- finally! We were seated right away in an open format atmosphere with the best balance of light and dark. The bar across from us looked fantastic. What we noticed right from the start is how well the staff works with and for each other to bring guests the best dining experience possible. Maddie was our server. She was kind, professional, patient, and knowledgable about both food and drink on a grand scale. Her recommendations were stellar. I had a refreshing gin and basil martini as well as their beef carpaccio, which was absolutely fantastic. My girlfriend started with their beef stew, which was thick and satisfying. It was so delicious, she almost canceled her entree to have more. She went with the home cooking route and indulged in their meatloaf with green beans and mashed potatoes. Although she loved that as well, half had to come home with her, which made for an excellent lunch the next day. I went with the raw of it all and got their spectacular tuna tartare with asparagus, radish, and rice. Usually, the tuna is cut into strips but this tremendous block of gorgeous fish knocked me out. Absolutely fantastic from presentation to flavor. For dessert, we got their brownie with ice cream and this was all upper level in taste and texture. I would be shocked if their ice cream hadn't been made in-house. We loved our first experience with Apollo and we look forward to our next visit, which is hopefully sooner than later.

    Why take reservations if you don't honor them? Allowed too may walk ins and we were forced to wait…read morealmost 20 minutes past our reserved time to sit. Thank goodness we planned some flexibility after the meal before our show started. But the real downer of the meal was Alison. Our server had such an attitude... while the food was pretty good, she was not. The place was also too loud and had no vibe. The bar crowd spilled into the seat area and looked messy. Wouldn't go back.

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    Apollo Grill - Fall Menu 2018...begins Wednesday September 12th!

    Fall Menu 2018...begins Wednesday September 12th!

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    Bolete Restaurant - Eckerton Hill Farm's Heirloom Tomato Salad

    Bolete Restaurant

    4.4(509 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    3 times and 3 hits entirely out of the park…read more On our recent visit we were seated at some what of a community table which initially we weren't thrilled about but how they have it set up it truly feels like you're alone at the table, it helped that the other couple was a delight. We ordered the Caesar salad (phenomenal) The steak tartare, just divine perfection The waitress heard me talking about the sweat breads from the chicken dish (that I wasn't ordering, I'll explain shortly) and said the chef could do them as a side dish, DELICIOUS!!! My husband got the world's largest most delicious pork chop. Now, my meal. I ordered the halibut and recognized that perhaps it wasn't for me, but I ordered it it was my choice I wasn't going to send it back. Our waitress took note that I wasn't eating and told me that simply would not do and hustled to the kitchen to come out with the chicken dish, I was so appreciative of her noticing and accommodating this, truly, amazing service and that chicken was succulent beyond words! We also got 3 of the desserts, the seasonal eggnog bread pudding, the cinnamon raisin bread pudding which was insanely delicious as I personally am not a huge bread pudding fan but if every bread pudding was this? That would be my go to! And of course the butterscotch pudding which better never leave the menu because it is lick your plate delicious!!! I also enjoyed a hot cocktail which on a cold night was heavenly. Bolete is such an incredible culinary journey that we specifically go there from our home state because we know it will always be inviting, delicious and warm with heart and soul from the chef and staff.

    One of my favorite things about traveling for work is experiencing the local dining scene. I…read morescoured online looking for something special and unique in the Allentown and Bolete was an immediate 'yes'. Their farm-to-table approach means a rotating menu and selection of curated ingredients that make up stunning dishes. From appetizer to dessert (which sadly we didnt have room for) the menu is thoughtful and intentional. Starting with cocktails - the famous Sleigh Bells Ring (featured on the cover of Edible Magazine) was perfection. Not too sweet, warming and tart with the mescal and boozy cranberry sauce- and incredible concoction. The Dark Love Story was equally seductive with a vodka base and aperitif blend with red wine reduction. The thought they put into their menu doesnt just stop at food! We were torn between starters but the Tartare was our pick and an excellent one. The egg was golden, the capers crisp, and the truffle aoili was never overpowering. The housemade crisp chips were a welcome change from the often offered toast bites while still being an elevated dish. The potato crsted cod was served beautifully with a lobster broth poured table-aide and was accompanied by fresh clams, shrimp, and mussels- honestly not a critique to be found. The grilled Chipotle flank steak was cooked to perfection and the hen of the woods mushroom was a showstopper. All in all I struggled to not make a reservation for every night I was in town because it is a must to go back. The decor and staff arw welcoming and as thoughtful as the meals served with mushrooms present all throughout complimenting the Bolete name. 10/10 all around.

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    Union and Finch - The Cuban

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    4.5(791 reviews)
    5.8 mi
    $$

    Absolutely fabulous!!! The menu has such a wonderful assortment, including creative and unexpected…read moremashups, and plenty of vegetarian options. Quality was on point and the prices were really reasonable. Staff was working hard, but still really friendly and efficient. Definitely a must try! Check out the cheese curds with honey, tarragon, and macadamia nuts for a crunchy and unique dish. They paired beautifully with the house made pickles.

    We sat outside in what they call the "garden room." The ambience and lighting were cozy and…read morepleasant, and it was comfortably warm despite the 30°F temperature. Unfortunately, there was a strong cold draft at floor level, leaving our feet uncomfortably cold throughout the meal. The hostess was sweet and greeted us with a smile. The food service was unremarkable. Our waiter was not particularly friendly nor personable. The drinks were a weak start. The red sangria was poor. The bourbon cocktail was an odd mix of bourbon, apple cider, and other elements--an awkward, Frankenstein-style whiskey sour that simply didn't work. Worst of all, both drinks were served in thin plastic cups, which immediately cheapened the entire experience. I ordered the falafel sandwich and specifically requested a toasted bun. It arrived not just room temperature, but cold. I sent it back, and it returned burning hot... the bottom soggy... literally too hot to pick up... with no browning or color change, clearly microwaved. Microwaving is not toasting. At that point, the sandwich was inedible. I removed the bun entirely and ate just the falafel, which was dry and largely tasteless. At this point I knew coming back to this restaurant was a mistake. Food timing was another issue. The dishes took roughly 45 minutes to arrive after the drinks, possibly longer. We were all getting annoyed and what started out well when we first walked in turned negative. I wasn't impressed on my first visit years ago... and this second visit confirmed it. Between the poor drinks, cheap plastic cups, ridiculously long wait (with no explanation nor apology), and careless food execution, there's no reason to return.

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    Seating area by door.

    Union and Finch - Hawaij seasoned mushrooms on seasoned yogurt

    Hawaij seasoned mushrooms on seasoned yogurt

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    1741 Terrace - Hotel Bethlehem - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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