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.

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.

What can I say? A classic American, causal dining option that is not a chain restaurant. It is a…read moresmall, local, neighborhood favorite. The staff is welcoming and accommodating, friendly, and efficient. I have nothing negative to say at all, we had a an absolutely positive experience. The food was good. Service was good. Portions were fair, prices reasonable. Dining room is rather small, tight. While it was quiet when we were there (we were only one of three tables), I am see potential that it could be loud when the dining room is full.

Sibri's is a diner-like restaurant located off of E Broad St. in Bethlehem. This has been my go-to…read morespot ever since I moved to the area. The food and service are always great, and their prices are very reasonable. They are open for dine-in, take out, and delivery every day from 6:00AM - 10:00PM. You can order online at sibrisonline.com or call at 610-625-3090. Even though the restaurant is small in size, indoor and outdoor seating are both available. They also offer BYOB and catering. As far as the menu goes, everything is good. My favorite items to order would be any of the wraps or the Sibri's Avocado Salad. Breakfast Burrito - 7.7 Sibri's Burger - 7.6 French Fries - 8.1 BBQ Wings - 7.9 Chicken Caesar Wrap - 8.2 Sibri's Avocado Salad - 8.2 Food - 8.0 Service - 8.0 Value - 8.2 Restaurant score - 81

First. It's is like dining in a turn of the century (19th, not 20th) restaurant. The woodwork is…read moreunlike anything I have seen except for a Packer Mansion tour we did in Jim Thorpe. I mentioned this and was told that's because many of the same craftsmen worked on this place too. Made me feel smart! If you go. Do yourself a favor and walk around a bit. The food was very tasty I think it is the only restaurant I've been in locally that didn't use excessive amounts of salt. A big plus. The mixed drinks were interesting and reasonably strong. I usually quaff mine down fairly rapidly, savoring the buzz during dinner and still safely driving home after. I had potato soup, which was very good, and Ming had Beet Carpaccio, which was thinly sliced seared root veggies with seasoning. I only had a bite because she wanted it all! Then came dinner. I had the ribeye, which was done so that it was seared one the outside to keep the flavor in and red (while being cooked thru, not an easy feat) and it's was flavored but not overly salty, were unusual. I ordered my usual Worcestershire sauce to clean off the extra salt, but hardly used any. Ming had the crab cake, which was the only negative of the meal. While not overtired or salty, there was a bit of a fishy smell. Not terrible, but off putting. Luckily for me, I don't like crab anyway so I didn't have any. The desserts were good, with a tasty chocolate cake and a peach cobbler that was good but could have had a bit of peach goo to moisten it a bit. The prices were very competitive considering the venue AND the quality of the food. The bar was hopping too because it looked like a great place to hang out with friends!

Update on Nov 30, 2025…read more We have once again stayed at this beautiful place and am in awe with their attention to details and the lovely holiday decor. We stayed in the premier king with soaking tub room and everything is described to perfection from the spacious bathroom with the soaking tub to the separate get ready changing room. The overall room and establishment decor is one thing, but what elevates this establishment are the personal human connections with the attentive staffs. A huge shoutout to both Sundiata and Lou for their graciousness and hospitality skills. They along with the restaurant bartender tonight, Ashlynn, continue to make us feel like a home away from home. Having been here a few times and been to their restaurant, we highly recommend this place to both locals and visitors.

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!

Twisted Olive is such a cute and welcoming place. It was super close to our hotel and did Saturday…read morelunch, which we appreciated. Staff was incredibly friendly and attentive and even though there weren't many people when we first arrived, you could tell it had a fun vibe. It was filling up as we left. I had the pasta primavera and it was rich and delectable. I added shrimp which were perfectly cooked. I didn't think I was going to finish it but I did. My partner enjoyed his chicken panini. The fries were excellent. We both want to return on our next Bethlehem trip to try the pierogi and some cocktails. I also think their salad options look good. Twisted Olive is a great option in Bethlehem.

The food was fantastic. My steak was perfectly prepared and the potatoes and asparagus was…read moreperfectly cooked. Omg, dessert was scrumptious. The F&B Director Sundiata White was a pleasure to speak to and so friendly and welcoming. His attention to his clients is so personal I felt like he was family. Thank you for a wonderful experience. Brenda Melendez (future attorney)

1st time here but I was impressed with everything this restaurant had to offer. The ambience is…read moreimpressive, the bathroom is very clean and the restaurant is well designed. There were 5 of us in our party and we ordered different entries and we all loved our meals. Go there and thank me later.

Great service, great food…read more The person who booked our dinner reservations did not know this was a cigar bar so we were a bit shocked walking in, but we were seated downstairs at the farthest away table so we thankfully didn't smell much smoke. Service was great, our waitress was very attentive and friendly. For apps we did the pirogies which were some of the best I've ever had, the red wine sauce was amazing!, as well as the shoulder lean which was good. For an entree, I did the Jimmy Pesto wrap. Good flavor and massive portion, but the chicken was very dry. Husband got the What's the Dilla, which was great and again a massive portion. We also enjoyed most our cocktails.

The Wooden Match is a cigar bar & grill located on Lehigh St. in Bethlehem. They are open Mon - Tue…read more4PM - 12AM and Wed - Sun 12PM - 12AM. My last visit was this past Thursday. My buddy and I stopped in around 2PM and had the whole place to ourselves. I started with Fatman Scoop; Hoss pierogies, cooper sharp, shaved ribeye, red wine demi glaze, caramelized onions, and one over easy egg. Absolutely amazing! I then moved onto the Angry Birds. They were served wet, crispy, and delicious. The hot-n-honey sauce packed quite the punch. Last but not least, The Feast of St. Eugene; seasoned ribeye, caramelized onions, Gruyère, Egypt Star Bakery French bread, au jus, and horseradish aioli. The roll was fresh, the meat was tender, and the au jus and horseradish aioli complimented it perfectly. Top tier! The Wooden Match has Indoor and outdoor seating. Pickup and delivery are both available. Lunch specials Wed - Sun 12PM - 3PM Fatman Scoop- 8.3 Hot-n-Honey Angry Birds - 8.1 The Feast of St. Eugene - 8.5 Food - 8.3 Service - 8.1 Value - 8.3 Restaurant score - 82

Hands down, this is the BEST Southern restaurant in the area... by far. Honestly, I don't even know…read morewhere to begin. I'm from New York, and my sister moved to Pennsylvania, so she introduced me to this spot. Now every single time I visit her, I somehow end up right back here because the food is just that good. They used to have a second location that closed, but honestly, it doesn't even matter because this one was always my favorite, the food here is on another level. We always start with the Brussels sprouts, the fried green tomatoes, or the hush puppies. You simply cannot go wrong with any of them. The appetizers are always hot, fresh, and packed with flavor. And then there's the mac and cheese... absolutely to die for. Even the children's mac and cheese is ridiculously good. Creamy, cheesy, comforting, exactly how mac and cheese should be. Their salads deserve their own shoutout too. The goat cheese salad with pickled eggs is perfection, and the Caesar with cornbread croutons? Genius. It's the kind of detail you don't expect but end up craving every time you think about it. But of course, the real star of the entire place is the cornbread. Truly heavenly. They serve it warm, and the whipped butter melts right into it, it's honestly dangerous how good it is. I could eat the entire dish by myself without hesitation. The service is always great, quick, friendly, and welcoming. It's one of those places where the vibes feel just as good as the food tastes. On weekends, it does get packed, so making a reservation is probably a smart idea. All in all, I HIGHLY recommend this restaurant. The food, the atmosphere, the consistency, everything hits. I will always come back whenever I'm in the area, and yes... mostly because the cornbread is truly that good.

We had a 7:00 PM reservation and were not seated until almost an hour later. Completely…read moreunacceptable, especially during the Christmas season. Once seated, our server was the only bright spot of the night, he was amazing and clearly doing everything he could. Appetizers came out quickly and were good: the cornbread was delicious and the cauliflower app was solid. Then everything fell apart. We waited over an hour and fifteen minutes for our entrees, even though the restaurant had basically emptied out by then. When the food finally arrived, some dishes were cold and others were dried out from sitting under a heat lamp. For a place charging these prices, this is unacceptable. What made the experience worse was management's complete lack of accountability. The GM never came over to apologize, acknowledge the delay, or offer any form of compensation, nothing, despite us being patient, polite, and spending over $400. At that price point, basic service recovery should not be optional. This was a frustrating and disappointing experience from start to finish. There's clearly a reason reservations were easy to get during the height of the Christmas season. We will not be returning.

Had a great experience at zest while in town. Went to check out the brand new igloos which are…read moreperched atop the outside deck. Cozy and warm with attentive service made it a great experience. The food and drinks were great. Our server, Johnny, was super attentive and knowledgeable when asked for suggestions. We were a little shocked at the end of the meal when we were told there was a 300 minimum for the two of us. As we booked through Open Table I thought oh boy I kissed the fine print. I asked to speak to the manager and promptly was greeted by Lee. He immediately said they were waiving the minimum as it wasn't entirely clear on the reservation system. He was awesome and took feedback from my wife and I. That's what great customer service is all about. The only thing keeping this from being a five star was the risotto was a bit bland. Otherwise, a wonderful experience. The igloos are a ton of fun too, just go with a large party!

After two recent visits, ZEST bar+grille has really stepped up in unexpected ways…read more My girlfriend and I always enjoyed the restaurant due to it food, drinks, view, and overall aesthetic, as well as its quality staff. But now, their meals have advanced to another plain. The grilled salmon was phenomenal. Perfectly cooked and seasoned, and with amazing rice and blistered tomatoes, it was an absolute treat. My girlfriend got a couple of small plates and she loved her meal as well. In the morning, we returned for brunch, which usually wasn't as good in the past. My girlfriend wanted scrambled eggs and bacon and fries. Since I was starving, I indulged in the beef poutine with onion gravy over fries and with an egg -- as well as the blistered tomatoes. Absolutely phenomenal (along with a great cappuccino). The flavors were truly incredible. Kimberly, the server who may be the best in town, took care of us, which only added to our experience. She is a stellar ambassador to ZEST. Reservations were fast and easy. Upon arrival (both times) we were seated immediately. The only strange thing had nothing to do with ZEST: Even within the restaurant, if you search for "brunch near me" or "breakfast near me," ZEST does not come up at all. That's a shame because many souls may be missing out on a fantastic experience.

My absolute favorite spot for breakfast/brunch in Bethlehem. Expect it to be busy on weekends but…read moreit's well worth the wait. The open kitchen concept is so fun. I love sitting at the counter and watching the chefs work their magic over the grill. It's always the same two whenever I go so the quality is definitely consistent. In fact, the small team of regulars is what makes this place special. I often get Alex F as my server and they are so kind and attentive and its nice when they remember my order. I know I need to get more adventurous and explore the whole menu but I really love the Honch so that's my go-to. The sandwiches are pretty big and it comes with a pile of delicious potatoes so go hungry or be prepared to take some home. A gem of a restaurant on the the south side of Bethlehem.

Amazing breakfast and a solid cup of coffee for sure. I was a bit messy and loud but that only…read moreadded to the great historical feel of the place.