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    Fairgrounds Hotel

    3.9 (120 reviews)
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Jayson M.

    omg ! Omg ! OMg ! OMG !!!!!!! I have been reading about this place for awhile ... So today on a trip to Allentown we had dinner here We started off with crab bruschetta as a appetizer ( awesome) My partner had the salad and coconut shrimp platter with roasted potatoes and veggies and said was delicious I had the lobster bisque, lobster roll and and lobster mac n cheese ( OMG !!!! ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS ) ( pictured) And to put us in a food climax/coma ... for dessert the original Hess's strawberry pie (pictured (OMG !!!) The atmosphere, the service the food was outstanding Definitely going back and I suggest you check it out, you will not be disappointed

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    Josh H.

    Fairgrounds Hotel, located on North 17th Street in Allentown, is a historic American restaurant known for its seafood. It's open Tuesday through Thursday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and Friday and Saturday until 9:00 PM. It had been a few years since my last visit, and the menu has expanded quite a bit since then, including the addition of the lobster flight, so I decided it was time to stop back in. I started with the crispy calamari, perfectly cooked and tender, with a mix of rings and tentacles. After the calamari, I moved on to the mac & cheese flight, a rich, creamy trio of lobster, crabby cheddar, and homestyle five-cheese. Next up was the French Onion Sea Hag soup, a luxurious twist on the classic. The cheese melted and crusted on the crock, topped with shrimp and scallops, made every bite irresistible. Finally came the main event, the lobster tail flight, featuring tails from Maine, South Africa, and Brazil. The South African and Brazilian tails were firm, tender, and flavorful, while the Maine tail, though sweet, was a bit mushy. All lobster is served with a butter warmer, which I consider essential. My buddy ordered the Admiral's Surf N Turf, with an 18 oz tomahawk and a 5 oz South African tail. The steak was well seasoned and cooked to a juicy medium-rare, though his lobster was mushy, much like my Maine tail. For dessert, he ordered the strawberry pie and said it was one of the best desserts he's ever had. Service was solid overall, though slow at times, which is understandable on a busy Friday night. All in all, it was a great experience, and my buddy and I really enjoyed ourselves.

    Rachel W.

    Service was great. Our waiter was friendly and prompt. The restaurant itself was cute and unique. I had a problem with the food. It's was bland. I had the French onion soup, scallops with potato's and veggies. The French onion soup was not good to me. It was creamy (I have a thing for texture) it wasn't like a normal French onion soup. My boyfriend couldn't eat it as it was too salty. The scallops were well cooked but super bland as if they broiled them and that's it. Not taste. Veggies were mushy and very salty (I LOVE salt). The red potatoes were the only part of my plate that I enjoyed. My boyfriend enjoyed his clam chowder but also thought his fish, scallops, crab cakes were bland and wasn't crazy about it.

    Mac and cheese flight
    Sabrina T.

    Check this place out if you're in the Allentown area! It's a little quirky, but cozy. It's a casual, cool place to get some great food and drinks. The menu has something for everyone. They were very accommodating when we told them that one of the guests in our party had a shellfish allergy. The food was delicious. Service was on pointe.

    Fruity drink; very good

    Reservations are important!! Place gets packed!! Decor with Cat stuff is comical Food was delicious Server was very attentive

    Crab legs

    The food was fantastic. I had the lobster flight and my wife had the crab legs. She said hers were fantastic. My meal was good, I liked the two of the 3 lobster tails . I also had the strawberry pie it was fantastic. The service was great. I highly recommend this place.

    Lobster Tail Flight w/ lobster mac & asparagus
    Ken L.

    Server was awesome and food was great! The decor is a bit weird but we really enjoyed the experience. Drove about an hour for the experience and it was totally worth it. I won't be a regular due to the commute, but I'll certainly be back.

    Fresh strawberry pie slice (special)

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    The food, service and ambiance is wonderful! We go here often and never had a bad entree!!

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    Delicious find and the service was nice and friendly. The parking could be better, but not bad.

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    Food was amazing! So glad we tried this place. Can't wait to go back! Super crowded even on a Wednesday night!

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    Food and service were excellent. Small dining room. Reservations highly recommended if party more than 4 people.

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    4.4 mi
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    Yesterday, my wife and I drove up to Allentown, PA (~60 miles one way) for the main reason of…read morehaving lunch at The Shelby! When we arrived and saw that they were in a shopping mall, we were thinking about looking for somewhere else.... Boy I'm SO GLAD that we didn't! We arrived around 12:30 and they were packed - we were able to get a table outside (bar and inside dining area were too noisy for us)! Our server, Ariana O. was great! My wife enjoyed her Flamingo Fandango drink ($ 14.50) with the Torta Ahogada ($18.95) - both were delicious but the sandwich was very messy - better eaten with a knife and fork - and absolutely delicious as were their French fries that she had! I ordered the Beef "Cubano" sandwich ($ 17.95) with a side of golden beets ($ 2.00 up charge) glazed with the same horseradish sauce that was on the sandwich (Ariana's recommendation). Both were wonderful and we shared tastes of each other's items! It was worth the drive up and the impending drive back!!! We also shared a Dark Chocolate Custard pie that featured an Oreo type of crust with whipped cream and shaved dark chocolate as a topping - it tasted wonderful but I felt a little on the small size for the $ 12.95 price! All things considered, I would make the drive again to go back to experience the other items on the menu but as was suggested, I would definitely make a reservation for lunch and definitely would for dinner! FYI: their menu is seasonal so you want to view it online before you go!

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    Max and Butters

    4.3(15 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    It was a nice Saturday in mid-May and my girlfriend and I wanted to try someplace new. We landed at…read moreMax and Butters. We had hoped to sit outside but a family had their kids running wild so we ducked inside. The establishment is one long, eclectic rectangle with a hodgepodge of art and decoration without any noticeable theme or cohesion. They served me a wonderful Reyka martini and we had breakfast for dinner because the dinner offerings didn't leave an impression. My girlfriend had three over-easy eggs with smoked bacon and I had a grilled chicken omelet with gruyere and spinach with a side of potatoes. The omelet was excellent. The potatoes could have been a crispier by they were fresh. My girlfriend enjoyed her dish as well. For a Saturday, it was strange that they had only one server and one cook in the kitchen. Even so, our server was wonderful and kind. We hope to return soon and actually have breakfast for breakfast!

    After an afternoon at the museum, the Honey and I were famished! We walked to Hamilton Street and…read moreamongst the many eateries, chose this place. What a beautiful space! With its airy outside patio and spacious interior, we loved the vibe. We were warmly greeted by our server Paige and were seated. Our spicy margaritas had just the right amount of kick! We were off to a great start... We dined on chili and a dish called El Fresco. The El Fresco are marinated seasoned chicken chunks served on a bed of sliced mozzarella and tomatoes. It was so savory and satisfying. The Honey could not stop saying how good the chili was!! I was lucky enough to get a spoonful (or two) before it was all gone! You will not go wrong with either one of these dishes. Paige was nice enough to answer my questions about the Brunch menu and history of the restaurant. She directed me to the wall where an article about the owner Marta was hanging. We then had the pleasure of meeting her when she came by the table to check on us. We're so happy we stopped in. The food and service were top notched. When we're in the area again, we're definitely returning. If we lived in the area I could see us becoming regulars here. I suggest you pay them a visit...if you're local to the area or out of towners, you won't be disappointed!! Thank me later.

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    The back area.

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    The Trapp Door Gastropub - This was the perfect dessert to finish a delicious meal.  It is flourless chocolate cake.   We ate off the restaurant week specials.

    The Trapp Door Gastropub

    4.3(230 reviews)
    6.2 mi
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    We were coming home from picking up auction items and with an outrageous stuffed car, we…read moredesperately wanted to stop for some good food and beverages. I saw the reviews for The Trapp Door on Yelp and we just had to stop. Having said that - had we not known we had a destination we would have completely driven past. On the outside it's a completely unassuming place that you would think only draws a local crowd as the town bar. Let me tell you.....first appearances are completely deceiving. The Trapp Door is just a magical secret. Ok so maybe it's not a secret to many but I will tell you why it's worth driving to. Philly people - you must come here! NJ people - you too! If you look up the definition of Gastropub - this is it. I've traveled all over the world and tried many who claim to be Gastropubs - this place is the true definition. The service is as friendly as you can get. They make you feel comfortable and as if you were a local and as if you have known them forever. We were 3 guests and as appetizers we had the bone marrow and the duck confit, then had the smoked trout and the Spanish chorizo. The duck, bone marrow and home made smoked trout ( and I'm not necessarily a fish fan) were absolutely amazing. Already dreaming about. Seriously -to write home about. The chorizo was good but average. Then we split a burger - medium rare - and let me tell you - if you are craving a burger - you will fall in love! Cooked exactly as we had requested. They also had homemade condiments. Phenomenal. One of us decided we should order desserts and many times after having such a great meal - I'm apprehensive of ruining it by ordering dessert since sometimes it's not a speciality and leaves you a bit disappointed. Yeah, no. You will just be even more in love. We had the pumpkin crème brûle ( Im over all the pumpkin and was apprehensive however it was spectacular and the pumpkin was true pumpkin - not forced). We also had the ginger apple cobbler - wow! Ginger is just right. The dough was perfectly light and fluffy and crispy. A hard trifecta to master. The beverages and beers do not disappoint and need little introduction. This places deserves a visit. Make your way there even if a bit out of the way. It's worth every single extra mile. You won't be disappointed. We will be back. Thank you to Abby (try the drink named after her. She's just as nice), Taylor, Sue and the chef - Nate Thatcher. Wow!!!! I may have set the bar too high ( no I haven't) so let me lower it - so I'll close with. Yeah go try it. It's ok. He he he he.

    We ate off the restaurant week menu. The food was so delicious, we ordered some food off the…read moreregular menu to take home. Even though we didn't drink any beer, it looks like a wide variety of beers and wine.

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    Love’s Lounge

    4.5(2 reviews)
    3.2 mi

    A new place on East side! The glasses are cold, the drinks are spot on and the food (at least the…read moretacos) are great. They had plenty of servers who knew their stuff and the ambiance is a darker sports lounge vibe. Love's menu is quite eclectic as they traverse the food landscapes of "American", Hispanic, and Asian. Their sushi bar looks interesting- I look forward to trying it when I return and I'll update my review accordingly. I was surprised how empty the place was on a weekend night- I hope they can survive and thrive as a fresh hangout on the East side.

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    Love’s Lounge
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