This place was a complete crowd pleaser: from the jump (more specifically, the shareable dragon style wild shrimp) you could tell they emphasize balance, flavor and the WOW factor, which really can't be understated when the food delivers...that's what makes a place like this memorable. Plus, it's a hidden gem kind of place for us, since we're not from the area and it took a little digging. They have the reviews to get your interest, and the food lived up to the hype. We came here after a charity MS Walk held at the Iron Pigs stadium in Lehigh Valley, heading north on the way home to Bear Creek. My brother noted how close they are to Penn's Peak, and since I've never been, it looks like we have a great place to chill post-concert when I finally get myself to a show there. The cheesesteaks are a far cry from wiz-wit, but that's how you want it and the chopped pickles bring that hit of acid, not Phish-enduced. The chicken sandwich was enormous but you could still get a solid grip; incredible crunch, flavor that's just more than the hot honey heat, and a refreshing crisp from the lettuce on that buttery bun. The Bourbon Blackberry BBQ pork was on the sweeter side, but why the hell not; the meat was still savory, the cheddar was the right call and the slaw cut through it all. The mussels were a special for the day; elevated and so flavorful, they could have been on any big city menu. read more

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Horrible experience. Go elsewhere trust me! The owner is rude and unclean. No sanitary process in kitchen. No gloves being worn. Genuinely bad service and food was worse. Plenty of way better places to go in that area!!! read more

Surprisingly good Italian food. Everything was outstanding. Service was quick. Tiny place tho. We had to park across the street. read more

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Jam packed, but room at the bar. We were completely comfortable, bartender was fantastic and kept up a great conversation here and there (when she could). I loved the wild shrimp appetizer ~~ I will be day dreaming about that sauce. I also loved everything about the crab cakes. I'm very curious if they also had salmon in them, but it was a different flavor and different in a good way, all good. My husband picked the seafood linguini and was pleasantly surprised (because he doesn't always pay attention to the ingredients listed). I must also say my mashed potatoes and asparagus were spot on delicious ~ stars of their own show read more

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Enticed by reviews, we drove an hour to Pocono Tavern. Absolutely worth the trip! Everything we ordered was perfection. Dragon shrimp were crispy and loved the spicy sweet sauce. Buffalo blue wings were juicy crispy and well dressed. The classic cheesesteak perfection, homemade cheese sauce delicious, the pickles are an excellent addition, and fresh bread. Crispy chicken sandwich was sinfully delicious. First time visitor, 10/10 would highly recommend! read more

We love it here ! Strayed off course when visiting Jim Thorpe for a day trip and have returned several more times. Saturday night Karaoke is a good time & welcoming to all. Fun to listen if you don't feel like singing. Service is old school, top notch, attentive and easy going. The food coming out of the kitchen is fantastic. The chef knows what he's doing! Everything is fresh and flavorful. Better than what you'd think of a Pocono bar setting. Family friendly. Not a ton of seating but they've been very accommodating and welcoming when we've come with a larger party. Always busy when we're there but it doesn't take away from the food and service. So glad we found it ! read more

We were camping in the local area and found this new place on Yelp. Its a cool local spot and the space is an old small schoolhouse. It was a Thursday evening and it was packed! Nice diverse menu. We both had the Philly cheese steaks subs which were very good! All homemade and good quality. Decent prices as well. Service was friendly and prompt. read more

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Great food, great service, and nice, welcoming atmosphere. Have been here twice and will go back again!

These were some of the best cheesesteaks I've ever had. They were perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and the bread was perfect. read more

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Amazing food and service. Everything from awesome cheesesteaks to full entrees. Great steaks, tomahawk pork chop, crab cakes and specials. Kevin and the entire staff are very welcoming and go out of their way to accommodate. Very welcoming and relaxed atmosphere read more

Owner was a complete jerk to his fellow customers. Came and sat at the bar with his friends and was talking bad about his customers. The owner was one thing but his friend was really talking bad things about and to his customers. It was a really bad experience I would not recommend people to go and eat there. Good food but horrible service from the owner. It was completely ridiculous that we were there to buy food and drinks and there to support there business and give them money but trust me I will never be giving them my money ever again and will be taking it somewhere else. read more

Two big strikes against this place. First time had the caprese pesto panini -so soggy and unappetizing. Tried again and order chicken wings. They served 4 entire wings - not separated and the tip not cut off. They were bone dry and inedible. Would not refund. Not going back read more

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Staff does not listen, we asked to combine two half sandwiches together with potato wedges they took my sandwich away and brought back box for wife's half. When I asked where my portion was they just brought the half sandwich and none of my potatoes. Who knows where the sandwich was at before she brought it out after I asked. Food was good, plentiful but paying attention to request, well I just don't understand. read more

what a hidden gem! Food is varied and thoughtful. amazing flavors generous portions and reasonable pricing. Staff is friendly and accommodating! Looking forward to returning SOON read more

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We had reservations for tonight since it's Valentine's Day. Waited at the door for about 10 minutes unnoticed. We would have probably waited longer but I got a worker's attention. After a slow start...it was an amazing experience! The food was very flavorful and top notch! The service was pleasant and attentive. My only suggestion is to dress warmer because it was quite chilly inside and drafty. My husband and I did a special they were running. 3 for $50. Worth every penny! See pics for details. We took home tiramisu and an apple turnover however I didn't take pics of those. Highly recommend and we will return! read more

Pocono Tavern - Surf n turf with mashed potatoes & asparagus. - Beer Bar Near Me - Lehighton, Pennsylvania

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Went to Blue Mountain Resort to ski, and for dinner, we picked this place. Cozy, small tavern. We had the caprese salad and calamari for appetizers, both decent-caprese salad had a bit too much mozzarella and a bit too little arugula. For the main, we ordered the ny strip and the clams and linguini. Ny strip was very good, make sure to order medium rare for that perfect pinkish color. Clams are plump, but linguini kinda looked like angel hair pasta, very thin. The dish itself was overly salty, would likely not recommend. The staff were nice and welcoming. read more

Amazing beet salad!!! 5++ stars Caprese salad 4 stars Mushroom ravioli - 4.5 stars Grilled chicken with rosemary mashed potatoes - 4.5 stars Apple turnover, eeh, not like the pictures posted. 2 stars Tiramasu - 4 stars If ever in the area, would go again!!! read more

Excellent food and waitresses are very attentive. Prices are good for the quality of food. Good portions. read more

Fantastic place tucked away in the forest. Good food & spirits served by welcoming employees. Next time I'm in JT I will stop in again & again. read more

If there were 6 stars I'd give it that. Great experience all the way around! Our server was friendly, kind, caring, and great with our little ones too. Had the Philly cheesesteak today. It all starts with the bread. At first. When I saw it. I was thinking the bread looked a bit dense, maybe from the open face presentation. However, it was not at all. The roll was perfect. It reminds me of something right out of the best authentic Philly cheesesteak rolls. The meat was tender, homemade cheese sauce was outstanding, sautéed onions cooked perfect, and a few diced pickles gave an excellent textural difference. Wow! French fries are unique, hand cut, and excellent. Very well seasoned also. Can't wait to go back and try something new! read more

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A quaint little gem in Lehighton. As we entered we noticed the restaurant was packed. All the employees had smiles on their faces while they were consistently busy. Our cocktails were made with perfection and the food was excellent. You won't find brand named condiments on the table, as the chef makes everything from scratch. My wife's beet & pear salad was stellar, as were the BBQ ribs. I enjoyed a steak burger that was ground in house, along with freshly made potato fries and freshly made relish and red cole slaw. Do yourself a favor and stop by for lunch or dinner, you will not be disappointed. read more

We both really enjoyed it. The vibe is pretty laid-back. A quaint tavern with a bar that wraps around two sides. The service and the food were both outstanding. OK, about the fries: I don't know how they get them cut like that but they're just fantastic,crispy nice and salty. I got the Italian pork sandwich: really good not too salty loaded with delicious vegetables and cheese, and the roll was super fresh read more

Out in the middle of nowhere, This was a gem of a find. Food was delicious, staff was great. I would definitely recommend. If I lived in the area I would go back. read more

Great food and service. Their homemade caramel is fantastic...highly recommend the apple caramel miles...went with friends and had several different meals and they were all great. Friendly atmosphere. If I lived in the area would be weekly stop! read more

When first pulling up, we didn't think much as the parking lot was empty. What a FANTABULOUS surprise it was! The atmosphere, service, food and drinks were all AMAZING!!!! I would highly recommend this gem. read more

We were in Lehighton and looking for a place to grab a quick lunch with our toddler. Thankfully, Yelp recommended the Pocono Tavern. We got there right at opening on a Sunday and we were lucky because the lunch rush followed shortly thereafter. My wife and I ordered cheesesteaks (BLT Chicken and Sicilian, respectively) and were floored by how good they were. Service was prompt and attentive, even with the crowd. We will definitely come back if we are in the area again. read more

Awesome service the barmaid was great!! I would definitely recommend to my friends. I didn't have a chance to eat the food but my friend's did looked really good!! read more

Unbelievably great food and service is impeccable! Reasonably priced. In my opinion, it's the best on the mountain.

Was in the area...decided on this place based on the 9 positive reviews, but will say I was a little hesitant because of the small # of reviews. Boy was I wrong---what a find! A local tavern with typical atmosphere serving upscale food. Started with a grilled peach, beet & feta salad, then had an 18oz Tomahawk Pork chop (cooked perfectly) with grilled asparagus & mashed potatoes. Ended with an hot apple turnover a la mode! Every plate was better than the next! So unexpected! Kudos to the chef (& to our waitress who was helpful & super sweet). I cant say enough! Def going back real soon. We went just before dinner rush & lucky for us, because the place ended up packed by 6pm. Make a reservation! read more

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Best food we enjoyed while traveling there on business. I read that they have recently opened, and our hotel manager did not know of them yet when we asked her. I had the tomahawk pork chop, my coworker had the stuffed flounder. We will definitely go back there on our next business trip and inform the others we know there to go visit. Worth the trip, prices are nice, nice interior, right off the side of the road, literally. Did not have any alcohol but the bartender had some special fruity wine sangria concoction that looked really delicious. read more

Absolutely amazing! Better than NYC chop quality meal. Get the pork tomahawk. The drinks are affordable and delicious. Bring your family. Bring your appetite. The portions are ginormous. They have an amazing prix fix deal on Friday and Saturday night. read more

I recommend the fried calamari. Its different from typical with the heavy batter. This is thin one and its delicious. The steak burger is more like steak sandwich and its very tender. Food is excellent and so are the drinks. Ambiance is on par with sports bar. Service is quick. read more

Great meal before a concert at Penns Peak. I had 2 delicious crab cakes (no filler!) over mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus. with a tasty sauce. Nice hot meal on a cold day. partner had scallops and shrimp over linguini with a great lobster rose sauce. Again, piping hot served in a frying pan which kept it from cooling off too quickly. Also shared an excellent fried calimari covered with arugula, bits of hot cherry peppers and balsamic glaze served with a dish of marinara sauce to dip. We shared a super crispy (puff pastry) warm apple turnover with caramel sauce and topped with a yummy dollop of ice cream. Service was good. Wear warm clothes on cool days as it seems a bit difficult to warm an old building like this. Quality food at a competitive pricing. Definitely recommend. read more

We found here on Yelp and wanted to try it and I'm so glad that we did! For starters, we got the shrimp appetizer which was good, a smaller portion but still amazing flavor. I then got the Steak Frites with a wedge salad and delicious fries. My boyfriend got the Maryland Cheesesteak sandwich which was also great and had a lot of flavor. So glad we decided to try it! The staff was very kind as well and welcoming! read more

Great food and relaxing atmosphere. It was the perfect end to our day of hiking and visiting downtown Jim Thorpe. I wanted a place that was casual enough for us 2 sweaty travelers, but also have great food. Couldn't have made a better choice. Staff is experienced and kind. Food was piping hot and delicious with an obvious effort made on taste and quality. Highly recommend. We'll be back next time we are in town. read more

Great food, service and prices. Cozy, clean and very comfortable. I ordered the Brick chicken, it was amazing.

We moved here from Philadelphia so we were accustomed to excellent restaurants, which are sadly lacking in Lehighton. We're so excited this chef chose our neighborhood to open his restaurant. The food here is excellent! From sandwiches to gourmet dinners, it's all here. Meals are home made with unique sauces and unusual entrees. I can't recommend it enough! Try it. 06/2024 read more

Used to be Pappys Schoolhouse Tavern. Nice country Tavern with good food; but now it's the Pocono Tavern, taken over by a Philly Chef, who's taken the place several notches higher. The interior is still the same rustic mountain tavern decor, and needs a little facelift. Nothing to take away the rustic feel but perhaps add to it. Food was totally excellent. Very few places prepare Hangar Steak. They do and perfectly done. The wings?? House smoked before frying. You can eat them with NO sauce and enjoy every bite. The wing sauces are all home made. An easy drive there and certainly an excellent tavern with excellent food. Service is great, efficient, despite getting quite crowded. Highly, Highly recommend the Pocono Tavern when in the Jim Thorpe area. read more

My family and I stopped at Pocono Tavern and some had cheesesteaks which were awesome also grilled cheese amazing and chicken fingers which was very good.I also had a Fudge brownie which has peanuts in them and had Chocolate and caramel with ice cream and whipped cream on with a mint leaf and it was AMAZING! If you go have a brownie with all the goodies on it cause that alone was worth the trip there! But the owner came out and said hi and the waitress was just wonderful. Very friendly and I promise we will go back over and over again. Well worth the ride and am very PLEASED with all the food!! Yummy I promise!!! If I had to have something not 100% I'd say the cheesesteaks need onions but since A lot of people don't like onions you must ask for them if you want them but honestly I give this place a 10 all the 10's I can give them!!!! Please check them out I'm so happy we did!!! read more

this is a real nice cozy place. i ordered a philly cheese steak was the best i ever had in carbon county. the use real steak meat at this restaurant. i was impressed by the cheese steak. 5 star staff was great to. if you want a good real cheese steak you got to try 1 here thanks, will be back for another philly cheesesteak. read more