Menu 4/10 very limited Service 8/10 friendly and attentive Decor 8/10 quirky and casual Quality of food 7/10 The aroma of cleaning fluid was a distraction. We dined on a Thursday night at 730 and we the only people eating. Small bar crowd, we'll behaved. Overall I'd rate this place 6/10. I'm not likely to return. 1 app, 3 main courses, 3 soft drinks. $110 read more

I want to give a huge thank you to Nic and the staff at Jonathan's Restaurant at Harveys Lake for the fabulous Christmas dinner event. The service was wonderful, food was fantastic, and the room was decorated beautifully. Can't wait until next year! read more

Stopped in on a Sunday afternoon and sat on the deck overlooking the lake.. beautiful views and laid back atmosphere. The service was a bit slow and inattentive but we still enjoyed our experience. They had many drink options and we ordered from the deck menu which is similar to a bar menu. We had steamers and shrimp with sweet Thai chili sauce. The shrimp were heavily breaded and filling but were tasteful. Would definitely recommend! read more

We enjoyed a fine dining experience at Jonathan's in Harvey's Lake. We never knew this jewel existed. The food was amazing! The flavors were spot on. The skin on the duck was perfectly crisped. The red skinned roasted mashed potatoes were so decadent, buttery and fluffy! I had the crab cakes. There was NO shortage of meat. I knew it was fresh because there were still some shells in it. I wish there weren't as many as there were. The double baked potato skins were yummy! The peas. They had a creamy sauce on them that actually made the peas taste good!! It was pricey, but for the quality of the meal, it's expected. The service and ambiance left a little to be desired. The servers tried to be nice but came off as short. They weren't (or maybe were but it didn't stick) trained on when to come to the table for clearing or checking in. There were very few actual smiles. Just many short exchanges. Our best exchange was with the owner/ chef. 4-4.5/5, we would definitely come back. The food alone is beyond amazing. read more

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Went for an early afternoon dinner and to listen to a duo. Atmosphere was clean and open, food was below average. Server brought out two burgers and order was incorrect. So we did wait a bit for actual items that we ordered to come out. My burger was fine, standard but bun was burnt. Server didn't give us any napkins or utensils. We had to go to bar and ask for napkins. My husbands choice, chicken sandwich was small and the avocado was brown and old. I told waitress next time just don't bring the avocado if it looks like that. Needless to say I won't be going back for food here anytime soon. They did bring out a fresh avocado but the first impression was already made. read more

Great food and great service. Restaurant has weekly features that are delicious and the portions are very generous. Can't wait to come back for the beet stack! yum! read more

Started with Lobster Bisque and it was amazing. I ordered the Pork Chop and my wife got the crab cake. Pork chop was cooked perfectly and was moist and very flavorful. Ordered the twice baked sweet potato as well and was not disappointed. My wife enjoyed the crab cake as well. Prices were great and servers were excellent. Would have loved the deck to be open to sit outside, but is out of season. I would go back again! read more

The food was fresh, very well-seasoned and delicious! I had the filet mignon. Our server was prompt, very knowledgeable and was polite. Drinks were great, too. I would highly recommend!!! read more

Ok so you go here to impress your date Order the weird stuff on the menu "duck " - it's over priced food the building itself is cool but it's hot somewhere you go for girls night ..... Guess I forgot that's what everyone told me there known for the duck .... my gf and I went as just girls night and well it was about if disappoint ! Except they had awesome flourless chocolate cake... thanks again you can't screw up dessert ! I had the crab cakes ( do not order !!) they are not that good .. not fresh like Griecos The crab cakes had filler look at my photo then look at the crab cakes from 2018 -2017 totally looks different ... look at the pics I don't like when they use filler at all. I have had crab cakes from around every area restaurant skip these ones! Ok my friend had the burger looked awesome ( who gets a burger at a nicer place ..she did bc she was afraid they screw up something else ) it was huge ( flavor was not there but it looked good for your insta pic) the fries were steak fries they were good she let me have one ! Or two ;) who can screw up fries??? ... not even McDonald's. The comment card I left was just to be nice I cannot be honest on those things bc I don't want the waitstaff to hate me! read more

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Wow, a little gem in Wilkes-Barre. My friends live in Wilkes-Barre I love trying new places with them. The food was so good here and the drinks were great. You must make a reservation and I am glad we had one. read more

Great food. Love so many dishes, it's hard to decide. Beet salad and the crab chips are our favorite starters. Just love the servers and their friendliness. We've also been to the bar upstairs. Food and music is great. Add that to the lake view and it's a great summer night out. read more

Again, Jonathan and his staff (manager Nik, Exec Chef Wendy and Pastry Chef Melissa) have amazed us with a dinner worthy of Philly or New York. Perfectly prepared as usual and served by an appropriately attentive staff, AND as has been their practice imodified incredibly well to my food allergy needs. This evening I had the salmon and my wife had the lamb chop appetizer and the duck (which is not, in any way "wierd" as described above but, rather, delicious). Each of these dishes was prepared to perfection and beautifully presented. We can't wait to go back again. read more

This establishment is a MUST VISIT. Was headed up to Wilkes Barre for a night out, was gonna visit the casino then stop off and visit friends that I haven't seen in forever. It had been awhile since I've been to that city, so I wasn't sure where to eat. After a quick Google search (while driving....I know...BAD) I found directions to a BBQ place. After arriving at the BBQ place....ummmmmm no! I wasn't getting out of the car let alone going in!!! So - I'm starting to feel hunger pains - I Google again (this time while parked) and I see Jonathan's. Figured, "why not? Can't be worse than THIS place". Seriously....I half expected to see a rotting corpse in the immediate vicinity of the BBQ place. I noticed Jonathan's was right on the river and could only imagine the beautiful serene views from inside the restaurant on a nice day. We walk in and are greeted warmly. We came - WITHOUT A RESERVATION - and they were able to immediately accommodate us with zero issue even though the place was full. Jonathan himself came up to us, introduced himself and started chatting. He asked where we were from, how did we find his establishment.....very warm and gregarious. The menu was.....PERFECT. We started with Hors d'oeuvres - fried ravioli that came with a home made tomato jelly drizzled on top with mint? Not sure what it was but the combination of flavors was PHENOMENAL! We had to compliment the chef(s). Our entrees were served within a more than reasonable time frame. My companion had the creamy chicken Alfredo - perfectly creamy by her standards (she only eats Chicken - which is annoying, but Jonathan's version made her happy which is more than I can say about my efforts to do so). I had the blackened Ahi Tuna. Well done! It was so delicious that my companion stole a bit from my plate (remember, she only eats Chicken!!!). The servers were kind, knowledgeable and efficient. All in all it was a pleasant experience, well worth the visit, and on my "YOU'VE GOTTA GO TO JONATHAN'S WHEN YOU ARE IN WILKES-BARRE" list. Job WELL done! They knocked it out of the park in every aspect. read more

Jonathan's has become our favorite place to go for special occasions. We dined there last on Christmas Eve. I had the crab cakes which were fantastic. My family had the Haddock Oscar and I was lucky enough to receive some leftovers. Everyone else was very pleased with their dinner's. My mother and father in law enjoy the traditional fine dining touches like white linens and the owner making his rounds and greeting the customers. It's something they appreciate and respect. Our previous dinner we had a cake ordered and it was awesome. I'd highly recommend calling ahead and ordering one for any special occasion. It was a nice presentation for the table and delicious. read more

Poor service, owner has a terrible attitude. Food isn't that good for the prices they charge.

I've been here a few times & it never disappoints....the food, service & atmosphere are well worth the price. I had the pork chop dinner and carrot cake for dessert....absolutely scrumptious! Happy to see them back on the lake. Will definitely be back! read more

Glad they are back at the lake. Food is great chef and staff are amazing. Entertainment right on que.

The five of us decided to try this place on a nice evening knowing that they had a deck. Ordered a burger with no lettuce or tomato and was told by the server that's what it comes with and if I didn't want them, I'd have to take them off myself! really? The atmosphere was not very inviting and we felt like if we didn't want to purchase the overly expensive dinners, they didn't really want us there. Well, it worked as they lost 5 customers! read more

Great food! Great Atmosphere! Great Service! Love the Specials and crab cakes are the best!

If you're in Wilkes-Barre, you have to go. I really wasn't expecting much. I'm not from the area and my special lady found the place on a whim. The outside doesn't seem like a restaurant and when you walk in, it's kind of confusing so my expectations sunk even lower. I ordered the Meatball Parm appetizer and she ordered the Potstickers. Both were really REALLY good. For dinner, my son got the Filet Mignon with Mashed Potatoes and broccoli, she got the Short Ribs with Twice Baked Potato and broccoli, and I got the Pork Chop with Twice Baked Potato and broccoli. All of it was amazing. And I don't say that often or lightly. Both the filet and pork chop were surprisingly juicy and tender with great seasoning. The short rib was just a little (only a little) dry (nothing that would make you turn it away) and the seasoning was spot on. It was also so tender, it fell apart on our fork. I wish I could tell you what the dessert was like but we ate so much with the appetizers and entrees that we couldn't fit anything more. At the end of dinner, the owner, Jonathan stopped by the table to ask how dinner was. He really wanted to hear feedback on the meal. An excellent touch. If I'm ever in Wilkes-Barre again, I will be going back to Jonathan's. read more

My wife and I tried this place on the fly and it sure didn't disappoint. The food and service was excellent, great atmosphere. Pricing was fair for our expensive taste. We will defiantly be making this one of our regular dinner date spots. read more

Phenomenal from entering the front door, being seated at a beautiful table, and exquisite food! This is the place to compare everyone else with and they will always come out on top! read more

This was our first date in over a year (since pre-pandemic) so I searched on Yelp in an attempt to make sure it was worth our while. This was also our first time at Jonathan's, and boy was it worth it. When you walk in, it's got a very unique, almost speak easy-type atmosphere. The service was incredibly fast, and outstanding. It's a real group effort type of place, if anyone walked by and noticed our water or bread was in need of replenishment they offered, not just our server. I ordered the sausage lasagna and it was amazing. They fry the noodles somehow and it was like a mix between a noodle and a light airy pastry. The sauce was delicious, and the sausage was a perfect blend of sweet and spicy. My husband had the 28 ounce Delmonico and it was done to perfection, despite being almost 4 inches thick. It was seared and crispy on the outside with a perfect tiered doneness to the Medium center, juicy and flavorful. The Jonathan's Old Fashioned and Dirty Martini we got were nicely made and generous. Their beef and vegetable soup, while more stew-ish IMO, was delicious, especially when paired with their warm flaky bread. The potstickers surprisingly rivaled ones I've had from authentic Japanese restaurants, served on a bed of pickled slaw for a nice touch. After all that, we had no room for dessert. But the flourless chocolate cake was so good even as a takeout the next day, I can't wait to try it fresh! We will 100% be returning to Jonathan's, we were so thrilled with everything. read more

The last thing I expected to find in the Wilkes Barre area is this a cosy restaurant that serves crabcakes that tastes better than those restaurants in Maryland! When you enter this establishment, you automatically feel like family. The servers were warm and welcoming and attended to your every need. From the appetizers to the desserts, each course just kept getting better. The meals were well seasoned and sumptuous. The portions were generous and the ambience was relaxed but not casual and formal but not pretentious. I would definitely return. read more

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My husband and I went to Jonathan's for the first time this past Saturday and it was fantastic. Everything from the bread at the start of the meal to the coffee at the end was great. We started with the Old Bay Crab and Bucket of Chips. The Old Bay Crab was amazing, huge chunks of lump crab served with a side of butter and a side of old bay seasoning. The house sliced chips and french onion dip were too good to stop eating. My husband got the Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes for his entree. The crab cakes were perfectly baked, lump crab with very little filler. For my entree, I had the filet mignon, which nearly melted in my mouth. It was cooked exactly the way I ordered it. And the sides of honey glazed carrots and a baked potato were delicious as well. We will definitely be returning! read more

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The fillet mignon was terrific with the brandy peppercorn sauce. The monkfish was very tasty. Very modestly priced for someone from the New York metropolitan area. Jonathan's is a wonder place to eat. read more

A group of us attended the "By Land and by Sea" food and wine pairing event. It was a sold out evening. We were quickly greeted by one of the owners who was gracious and made us feel welcomed. It turned out to be a great night. The company was fabulous and the food/ wine delicious. It felt like we were with our family as soon as we walked through the door. This went on through the night. The service was top notch. What was so heartwarming was one of the owners had to turn folks away if they didn't have reservations (we were seated near the entrance). It was clearly difficult for him to do and he was so genuine. There is certainly something to be said about good food and GOOD SERVICE! We already signed up for the next event!! read more

Everything was awesome! and even the owner Jonathan approached the table to greet us and make sure everything was fine. The service was great in every aspect and the food was delicious. Definitely a 10/10 read more

Great new spot in Wilkes Barre. Service was great, cocktail menu!!!!! Yes. Only gripe is shrimp cocktail......$14 for three shrimp???? We know u can do better than that..... Salad and dinner we're excellent.... Just give a bit more for our money with the appetizers..... Will try again. read more

Thank you so much for the wonderful food you catered for out daughters' graduation party. Everything was very delicious and we received so many compliments! Anytime you are looking for a great meal please do yourself a favor and visit Jonathan's!! The cocktails are well worth the visit too!! read more

This is my first time dining at Jonathan's and I highly recommend this restaurant. The owner was pleasantly surprised when I shared that my name was Jonathan as well. The food, I order crab Old Bay to Start, it was to die for, jumbo lump crab swimming in this delicious sauce, the dinner the 14oz, delmonico Steak, cook to perfection. Service was constantly asking if I needed anything and lastly the owner came over several times to ensure that my meal was to my liking.. RUN TO THIS RESTAURANT NOW.... read more

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My compliments to the Chef! We had an amazing time relaxing at this lakeside restaurant. The upstairs had live music, the downstairs was a bit more quiet. We ordered this weeks special which was a Caesar with a Ny strip in a fantastic pesto. Also ordered Bruschetta and caprese salad for appetizers, that were both delicious! Loved the ambiance & all the friendly people I met at the bar! read more

A truly hidden gem in Wilkes-Barre!! My wife and make a point to stop in here for dinner anytime we are in the area. The filet mignon is done to perfection with your choice of several tasty sauces. We even enjoy the side dishes of peas that are done in an amazing cream sauce or carrots depending on the day you go. Great staff and owners all around . Awesome to see to see a place that does it right. read more

This place continues to get better and better. The food is consistently very good, cocktails have always been creative, and the desserts are killer. I've also caught live music a few times; not sure if that's a regular thing or not, but it was definitely worthwhile. read more

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I had a very bad experience here. My steak was not the correct temperature and considering the price of the meal I was inclined to say something. When I did the waitress was rude and scoffed at the thought of it being over cooked. I felt as though she thought I was just trying to get something for free. However I really just wanted my expensive steak to taste good. She offered to take half off the bill or make Half a steak "cooked less". When she brought the steak out she said "here this one is more rare" with no apology or concern for the original mistake. The replacement was also very below average quality. The menu says prime grade but I personally don't believe that it is. In my opinion both the front of the house and back of the house seem to be sub par. Giuseppe however was a good guy and i enjoyed talking to him. read more

Another average offering in NEPA. The location is interesting, you can easily miss it but GPS will get you there. Service was fine, not outstanding. Meatball appetizer was tasty and above average. Menu is generally boring, so much so that I found the patty melt to be the most suitable. It was okay, but not memorable. There wasn't a chicken entree, I found that odd. read more

We had a wonderful meal. The food was done just right, and the wine was excellent. They did a great job with the inside renovations. Well worth going for a meal. read more

Had reservations for six of us for Easter dinner made through Facebook Messenger but not the case when we arrived. Jonathan stepped in and we were seated in minutes. FOOD IS PHENOMENAL! read more

What can I say...train wreck. Bar tender is a pi$$y a$$hole, and I am being kind. Food, ok, way, way over priced. Never going back. Seriously, never, ever. Bankruptcy can't be far off. read more

This place became a family favorite last year and we tried out their new menu a few days ago. With their new chef, the updated menu has become even more creative. Wow! Everything was cooked to perfection and melted in our mouths. There wasn't one dish we weren't thrilled about. The restaurant is fairly upscale, yet can still cater to more casual guests. The portion size is large enough that we took our leftovers home (but I think i just did it so I could eat the same meal again!). I had the crab stuffed flounder, (I think) and loved it! They have a wine selection both international and local. (Am I the only one who didn't know there were wines from Wilkes-Barre, Pa?) The waitstaff is always friendly and takes good care of their guests. If you don't want a meal at a table, there is also a classy long bar to sit at. If you are looking for something more casual, upstairs there is another bar with tiki torches and you can sit out on the balcony. I'm looking forward to bringing more people to experience Jonathan's this summer! :) read more