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    Moya

    3.9 (249 reviews)
    PriceyNew American, Bars
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Quiet
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Sauteed broccoliBroccoli
    Allison B.

    Luckily a family member unexpectedly recommended this restaurant to us and we were able to get a reservation for a Saturday night just two days in advance ! Moya is a bit tucked away off the main drag in an adorable old building. The inside is vibrant and contemporary with relaxing ambiance. Our server was absolutely amazing. We got tons of water refills all night and food came out relatively fast. This is a tapas style restaurant. The portions are slightly bigger than traditional tapas (win win!) which makes it enjoyable to share with the table. The four is us ordered 7 dishes and it was perfect! Come hungry, you'll want to eat tons here and try a lot. The food was perfectly cooked and felt very gourmet and high end. I didn't think regular chicken could taste so so good. My favorite might have been the mushrooms, rigatoni, or burrata ..... the burrata was really really delicious. I wish we could've tried more pasta. Based off what I've seen in this town the few times I've been here this is one of if not the nicest restaurant! I don't really like pubs and breweries for food, Moya is the way to go if you want a normal, nice dinner.

    Short ribs
    Joseph S.

    Moya is truly the secret in Jim Thorpe, PA. Yes, the train ride is scenic, the trolley ride is entertaining, and the museums rich with the history of the town's metamorphosis. But there is one restaurant that's a hidden piece of anthracite in that coal mine, and that's Moya. Let's start with the ambiance - we were there early on a Friday and had a quiet table upstairs. It was very pleasant. The complimentary bread and olive oil were delicious and a great way to start the meal. I had read the crab cakes were good (Yelp review) and we decided to get them. I lived in Maryland for 30 years, so I know crab cakes. These were very good - the crab tasted fresh, the seasoning and breading, with the cilantro salsa, were perfect, . It passed the MD test. Next up, the braised short ribs and fusilli - a dynamic duo that you'll find very difficult to match....anywhere. Again, I had read a review which said the short ribs were a little on the sweet side...I like a savory-sweet beef sauce, which this was. The ribs were savory, lean and moist, and melted in my mouth. I always order my pastas with my entree - in this case, both were entrees, which we shared. The reason, take a bite of short rib with the creamy mushroom pasta, and you're in heaven. The fusilli was layered with mushrooms and the creamiest goat cheese sauce you could imagine. We ended the meal with the chocolate mousse, which was rich, creamy and very chocolaty. However, with only the fresh blueberries and a sprinkling of sugar, it seemed like it needed a lift. Maybe those berries could have been sautéed and reduced with a fresh whipped cream. Regardless, Moya is a very special restaurant; a must for anyone visiting Jim Thorpe.

    Octopus Salad
    Carrie R.

    We had a really nice dinner here while visiting for the weekend. The interior is really charming. The artwork is really beautiful. We had a great dinner. The octopus salad was super fresh and tasty. The pasta dishes were spectacular. The bronzino came with wonderful mushrooms. We all had desserts to go which were a nice treat for later. They kindly served us the scoop of coconut sorbet before we left since it would have melted as a takeaway. This is definitely a nicer restaurant so a little more expensive than some of the pubs around town but we really enjoyed ourselves and the food was a little more creative and interesting. The only weird thing was that in a nearly empty restaurant (we arrived early) they sat us right next to the only other table with guests. And the next guests they put immediately next to us, behind us. The place didn't fill up before we left...so it was odd to be so packed in like that. It was the one less nice part of our visit.

    Flat iron steak $24
    Song Y.

    Did not live up to the hype. Our party visited on a Sunday evening about 7:30pm. We had several apps and mains and overall were disappointed on the quality of the food esp for what it costs. For $240 including tax and 20% gratuity, we had: caprese, avocado salad, cheese plate, seared yellowfin tuna, fusili pasta, pappardelle pasta, flatiron steak, haddock (daily special), sautéed potatoes, sautéed broccoli, and flatbread, and 2 beers. There were maybe 3 tables including ours so I'm surprised at the level of service and quality of food received. I could understand if it was very busy and understaffed. Flatiron steak ordered medium rare came out medium-well to well done. When the waitress came over I told her I ordered medium rare and showed her my plate. She looked at it and said "that is medium rare" and I said it's definitely not medium rare. Then she asked if I wanted to send it back. Ofc I did. Second steak came out about 20-25 minutes later (way too long) and it was medium rare in the center and medium/medium-well on the sides/edges. It was close enough and since everyone else had finished eating by them, I let it go. I would not recommend or reorder. The fish special Haddock was too salty. You literally had to eat it with other food to diminish the saltiness. I would not recommend or reorder. Caprese and avocado salad were solid. I'd reorder them. Both pastas come in tiny side dish size bowls. It's about a kids portion of pasta lol. Taste was OK. Definitely nothing to write home about. Overall we were disappointed with our meal and service. We all hoped for much better but it did not live up to the hype, local recommendations or many other glowing Yelp reviews. Perhaps we got the chef on a off night.

    Bread, olive oil with garlic.
    Dann M.

    I love the cozy atmosphere and the decor. It's located on a secluded back road of Jim Thorp. The food was very tasty and fresh. All that said , the portions are really small and expensive. The daiquiri was more like a sample drink and barely any olive oil was provided to dip the bread. I had a beer, my wife had a pineapple daiquiri. We started with bread with olive oil, sautéed mushrooms and shared a Spinach gnocchi dish. We paid $65. No leftovers and we left hungry.

    White wine
    Meredith I.

    We visited Moya last year and absolutely loved it. Went last night and it was good but not outstanding. Moya has to decide what they want to be . If they want to be a fine dining experience they've got to step it up - go all the way! First and foremost they must train their staff . In a small town like Jim Thorpe I would imagine many people haven't been exposed to the fine dining experience . A lot of what we had was quite good. My husband loved his salad, but his boulavardia was much too bitter. My cocktail was tasty but so full you had to be extremely careful not to spill . In addition, no garnish on the drink at all . I had the Branzino which was very delicious, but my husband's steak was over done and the presentation was pretty poor. The tables are so small you can hardly fit everything and enjoy it . My last issue- our daughter called the restaurant to buy a bottle of wine for my husbands birthday. We had just ordered a glass of wine she my husbands phone rang and the waitress saw my daughter's name and remembered. I guess at this point I should have spoken to the manager, but they should have comped us the wine we had just ordered. All in all a bit disappointing, I feel like they could do a lot better.

    crab cake special with potato side and cranberry spritz mocktail

    I came with friends and everything we got was excellent, from the appetizers to main course and drinks. The flavor of each dish was perfect and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The restaurant felt cozy but fancy, with beautiful artwork everywhere. We will definitely be back!

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    Food is good, but people work very slow, need to wait at least hour from order to bring food on table. I am not kidding, that is crazy.

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    Amazing food, setting and service!! Home run!! We live in Northern NJ and are spoiled restaurant wise - Moya was a true treat for us!!

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    Me and my girlfriend loved this place. Our waitress made our whole night and experience there. It…read morewas a small place that was pretty packed but we sat at the bar and had a great time. We found this place because I was looking for somewhere I could get a beer and walk out and around the town of Jim Thorpe (I believe they allow it here). But ended up staying for the vibes and plus we were super hungry. I wish I remembered our waitresses name but I believe she had pink in her hair. She allowed me and my girlfriend to sample some beers that she thought we would like because we were hesitant and what to order. We got the sangria sour beer and the white ale which were perfect for us. We also saw online that everyone loved the smash burger so we had to try it. We added truffle fries for 3 dollars which was so worth it. Some of the best fries we have ever had. Also I think we decided it was the best smash burger we have ever had. We both have never tried bacon jam and we were a bit hesitant about the pimento cheese as well. I think my favorite moment from this trip was sitting at the bar here and eating this meal. Plus the burger lived up to the hype. Thank you to the waitress we had you made our day!

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    The experience provided does not meet expectations for the price point required…read more Spent the weekend doing their murder mystery package, and overall it was okay. The murder mystery itself was the highlight, the storyline was engaging, and the actors were clearly well-trained in improv and very kind. Murder Mystery: 8/10 The room was fairly standard, what you'd expect in an old-timey house. No TV or modern extras, but there were plenty of charging outlets, which was appreciated. Room: 7/10 The food during the stay was incredibly disappointing. Most of it felt like reheated microwave meals. Breakfast included eggs, bacon (very thin, broken pieces), cubed potatoes that were oddly watery, ham slices, stale danishes, cereal cups, and a parfait option that had run out by our 9am time slot. Dinner was similar in quality. I chose the cheese ravioli, but despite being second in line, it was cold. The same watery potatoes from breakfast were served again, along with green beans. The only highlight was the coffee, which was good. Food: 2/10 Unfortunately, the parking situation is very poor. There are only 5-6 spots directly outside and a few more up the hill behind the carriage house. I was dropped off at check-in and informed staff that my boyfriend would be arriving late. I was assured there would be parking available and that staff would be present 24/7 to assist him. However, I woke up to a call from him saying he couldn't find parking. I went downstairs to get help, but no staff could be found. Not wanting to disturb other guests, I eventually gave up, and he had to park on the street in the neighborhood on top of the hill overnight. At breakfast, we were briefly told about additional parking behind the carriage house, but there was no apology or acknowledgment of the issue from the night before, nor any attempt to make it right. Parking: 1/10 The staff overall seemed inexperienced and, at times, unprofessional. While I empathize with younger staff members, there were several uncomfortable moments--such as hearing an employee joke about "killing" another staff member over a small mistake, and staff walking away mid-conversation while we were trying to ask follow-up questions. Staff: 4/10 Overall, there were some enjoyable elements, especially the murder mystery, but the experience didn't quite match the price point. With a few key improvements, this could be a much more worthwhile stay.

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    4.2(444 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    The food was made from scratch. Very concerned about allergies and the menu is gluten free. The…read moresamsos were excellent as an appetizer. The Bangkok salad with salmon was excellent. The pasta mushroom dish was very tasty. The owner/server was very engaging. Super interesting The ambiance is close tables and not fancy just right.

    Stone Row Pub was a uniquely terrible dining experience. I have no idea how this place has positive…read morereviews. We visit Jim Thorpe annually and were excited to try this place given its vegan options. When we entered the restaurant, the set-up was a little confusing. They did seat us pretty quickly though, and the service was probably the only positive to this experience. My husband and I both ordered cocktails; he had the Manhattan while I had a special vodka drink they were offering that day. Our drinks were overall fine but not anything special. My husband's Manhattan was very basic tasting. The menu and the food were the worst parts. The menu is unnecessarily long and phony sounding, like they are trying to be quirky but just come across as fake and condescending. There's extra, unnecessary description of the food that makes the menu difficult and frankly annoying to review. We ordered the bread teaser as well as the hummus. The pesto and the hummus were basic store level quality. The bread was definitely undercooked. For our entrees, we ordered the Cleopatra salad and a pasta dish. The salad tasted fine enough but it was basically just romaine lettuce with a very light dusting of nutritional yeast, vegan cheese, and a very low amount of chickpeas/protein. The pasta was an absolute travesty. It was extremely oily, flavorless, and bland. To top it all off, the food is extremely expensive! They have absolutely no business charging that much. The interior of the place is also a waste of space. It doesn't make any sense that it calls itself a pub. There's also stupid decor everywhere, including a sign that says "no" leading out to an employee-only location. I guess that's supposed to be funny but just comes across as condescending. It's a shame that this place has such a good location with Jim Thorpe and apparently can make a pretty penny serving subpar food and weird vibes. Don't waste your money.

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