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    Spring Valley Tavern

    4.0 (66 reviews)
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    Updated 1 month ago

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    Quiet
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    Juke Box
    Casual

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    Trout stream behind restaurant
    Donald B.

    Been dying to try this historic establishment ever since someone told me the story about the Trout stream running under the restaurant and that they are famous for the variety of trout dishes on their menu. I'm not necessarily a big trout fan so I was thinking about a nice steak instead. We were seated in the dining room which was very charming and cozy. A very friendly waitress brought us menus and took our drink order. She returned in a few minutes with our drinks and asked what we wanted for dinner. Both my wife and I ordered the filet magnon with a salad and a baked potato. She came back in a while to tell us they were out of fillets. I was very disappointed since I had my mind set on a nice steak. How could they run out of fillets on a weekend? So we went back to the menu to select something else. I choose the Broiled Scallops with a side Salad and French fries. The scallops were nicely prepared and delicious. I tried a fry and it was ice cold. I called the waitress over and asked her for a new order that wasn't cold. It took a while but finally she came back with a hot serving. Well, besides the nice waitress, I am disappointed in this restaurant in having run out of filets and for serving me cold fries.

    Hot Mango wings
    Patricia N.

    Through the years we visited for special occasions and noticed a subtle change in the food last visit in August. Under new management for a few years puts this establishment in a financial situation causing owner(s) to cut corners and change their menu. As a comparison from Good Friday, 2023, the broiled haddock accompanied by fresh cut French fries and a salad was extraordinarily fresh and delicious yet this recent visit, not so much. This time, I ordered the crabmeat STUFFED haddock and the stuffing was cold and slightly undercooked. $39 included 2 sides. Not a good result later. The broiled haddock with sides was standard and overpriced at $29. The siracha mango wing as an appetizer were so meaty and satisfying. Would order them again. The service was impeccable and greatly appreciated.

    Crab stuffed broiled fresh haddock with fresh cut fries
    Patricia N.

    A big shout out to the kitchen team of Bobby & Mikey who stay busy prepping ingredients, presenting fresh food here. WILL rocked as our server with intermittent stops along with great service. Appetizers of Seafood Sampler $15 plus the French Onion Soup ($6) were tasty and hot! Based on the reviews, we opted for homemade crab stuffed Haddock, fresh cut French fries and a side salad with mixed greens, homemade blue cheese dressing. YUM! ($28) The baked trout topped with mushrooms (a la Manuiere ), although great for watching calories was served with fresh hot baked potato and side salad. ($24) We enjoyed everything.

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    Wonderful place both inside and out! Great service and food!

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    Ask the Community - Spring Valley Tavern

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    Best wings in the area by far (meaty, great blue cheese dressing, and their traditional hot sauce is really good).

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    Last night I was in the Lehigh Valley and decided to dine at La Maya restaurant in Hellertown, PA…read more I was intrigued by reviews citing its tasty modern Mexican cuisine and excellent cocktails. La Maya did not disappoint! The ambience is dimly lit, and perfect for a romantic dinner. On the cocktails side, I tried "Señor Sal" - a dirty martini / Vesper riff featuring their proprietary gin and vodka, dry vermouth, pickled jalapeño, olive brine, and lemon infused olive oil. It was a visually attractive, delicious, and sturdy cocktail. Just what the doctor ordered! Later I tried the house margarita. It was balanced and refreshing. There are options to add flavorings to the house margarita spec for +$2 (e.g., Matcha Coconut, Spicy, Guava Mint, Caramelized Pineapple). My dinner companion tried the caramelized pineapple and loved it. On the culinary side, the guacamole was fresh and flavorful. For an entree, I selected the Carne Nortena - a tequila-marinated ribeye with sauteed scallions, shisito peppers. The steak was cooked perfectly to temperature (medium-rare) and amazingly juicy. The roasted sweet potato wedges (Camote) were also outstanding. Don't forget dessert - the coconut flan was to die for! Service - I believe our server's name was Alex, was on-point. He was knowledgeable about both the food and beverages, and did not rush us. Thank you La Maya for a great evening. I will definitely return.

    Absolutely fabulous dinner from start to finish I'm Latin American so I'm picky with certain foods…read morehaving a daughter-in-law that's Mexican. Makes me pickier. The guacamole was to die for seems an easy thing to make, but it's not if it's not done properly. Their corn ribs were delicious. The espresso Horchata martini was amazing Bronzino perfect entrée and the staff was friendly and kind. Thank you so much. I ordered the Bartender special where he picks the drinks just asking what our preferences and he spot on hit it on the nose, beautiful location for any party getting together date night it's wonderfully decorated and what's not to love with Frida on the walls. Cannot say enough about this beautifully presented Mexican cuisine thank you. The night was wonderful. The company made it better but the food surely took it to a new level.

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    F&A Grog House is a trendy American pub located on E 3rd St. in Bethlehem. It's open Monday through…read moreWednesday, 4 PM - 12 AM, Thursday and Friday, 12 PM - 1 AM, Saturday, 11 AM - 1 AM, and Sunday, 11 AM - 12 AM. My friends and I stopped by Thursday night for some drinks and bites to share. We ordered a mix of appetizers, including the cheesesteak egg rolls, breaded mozzarella half moons, housemade G's sauce wings, and the grilled cheese with fries. Everything came out hot and fresh. The wings were the standout, great flavor with G's sauce, which is like a peppery hot sauce. It's not super spicy, but it does have a slight kick. The grilled cheese could've used more cheese, but overall, everything hit the spot. Fun place for a casual night out! Cheesesteak Egg Rolls - 7.8 Breaded Mozzarella Half Moons - 8.1 Housemade G's Sauce Wings - 8.1 Grilled Cheese - 7.5 French Fries - 7.7 Food - 7.8 Service - 8.1 Value - 7.8 Restaurant score - 79

    We visited on a Saturday afternoon around 1:30pm. Place wasn't busy which was great. We were able…read moreto get seats at the bar. I've been here before after my kids hockey games at steel ice. It is definitely a college town bar (I'm in my early 50's). The bartender was prompt and took our drink orders right away. The cook is right in front of you at the bar which is kind of cool. You could tell by speaking with him that he took pride in their menu. He let us sample some of the sauces which was great. I had the special of the day which was a grilled tomato/bacon cheese on Texas toast and a tomato soup with rice, ground beef, onions and peppers. It was fantastic! I also had the Cowboy bites which were jalapeños with cream cheese, bacon and corn - my goodness they were so good! My bro had the "what came first". Fried chicken sandwich with a fried egg and bacon. It came with fries and he said it was really good. My husband had Tri-tip cheese steak with no mushrooms. He said it was delicious. We were there on our own time without a schedule, so we didn't mind having to wait for our bartender. It started getting busy while we were there so the vibe was pretty cool. We will definitely be going back!

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    ZEST bar+grille

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    Had a reservation for dinner on a Tuesday evening and chose to sit outside. They are definitely on…read morethe side of where the sun is setting since we got baked at the first table then moved only to get baked again as the sun went down. The drinks were very good. The service was good. The Caesar salad was very good. The teriyaki cod with rice and veggies was ok. It was definitely too charred in the top of the fish but good overall. The pork chop dinner was very good and the chicken was ok nothing great. Overall a great place to eat but if you are sitting outside watch for the sun setting.

    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.

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    Bethlehem Barrel & Drafthouse

    Bethlehem Barrel & Drafthouse

    3.4
    (16 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    Stopped in for a bite to eat after walking around the few outlet stores. We were seated right away…read moreand greeted by our server. She was super friendly and very knowledgable. I was between 2 beers which they allowed me to sample since they were on draft and I went with the amber which was delicious. We were not sure what we wanted to eat so we did a few appetizers. The pretzels were ok. They were a little hard for our preference, but had good flavor with the cheese dip. Now the rest of the items we selected were absolutely delicious. My kids at up the bone marrow and we placed a 2nd order since it was so good. They didn't need the bread with the dish since they just enjoyed the marrow and the parsley type spread that came with it. The potato leek soup was also delicious and we really enjoyed it. The pierogies and kielbasa were selected with the fries and they were grilled well (to my preference - some may think it was over grilled). They had TV since some sports on and the restaurant was very clean. We had quick and great service when we were here. We sould come back for sure if we would be in the area just for the soup and marrow!

    I stopped in yesterday, a Sunday, at 4:30, with three friends for dinner and beers before the…read moreDaniel Tosh show at Windcreek. We made a reservation after giving the place a call a few hours beforehand and being advised it was a good idea. I didn't understand why, since we were almost the only people in there when we arrived--then, suddenly, ten minutes later it was packed! So the reservation was definitely a good idea. Despite how busy they were, our waiter was excellent and very attentive (I'm pretty sure his nickname was Shaq, he gave us his full first name but I completely blanked on it after a few pounders of Montucky's delicious brew). I had the pretzel bites and full-size Caesar salad, and it was more than enough food for me. My friends each got different items; the pierogies looked delicious (maybe it is obvious that I am a fan of appetizers; it's my favorite section of any restaurant menu). Some of us weren't able to finish everything, as the portions were much larger once you started on them than when first eye-balling them. Overall, I greatly enjoyed this visit. I was disappointed at first that my friends wanted to go somewhere other than where we'd been last time, but all concerns melted away once we got to our seats. Bethlehem Barrel & Drafthouse offers some cool atmosphere along with a good selection of drinks, both beer and liquor, and friendly service (thanks again, Shaq! And my apologies if I got your name wrong!).

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