Stahley's Cellarette is a sports bar and family restaurant located on Hanover Avenue in Allentown. Now under new ownership, it's open daily from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM. I grew up on the East Side of Allentown, so I've been coming to Stahley's for as long as I can remember. When I heard it had changed ownership, I was curious to see what, if anything, was different, and whether the food still held up to the Stahley's I've known for years. Walking through the front door, the interior looked just as I remembered, unchanged and familiar. I really hope they keep it that way. The menu has been updated, but they've kept the steamed clams and cheesesteaks, the dishes I come here for. The clams haven't changed a bit, same size, same $5.75 a dozen price, and still served with rich brown butter. The cheesesteak is also right on par, still served with peppers, pickles, and sauce. My only gripe is the roll, as it didn't hold up. I also tried the wings, and they were bigger and better than before. A few more minutes in the fryer, and they would have been perfect. My friend ordered the grilled chicken Caesar wrap with fries. Since she gets it all the time at Sibri's, she knew she wouldn't be disappointed. The service was solid. We were seated immediately, and our server Sondra took great care of us. There are a few minor kinks to work out, but I think the new owners are doing a great job so far. read more

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Stahley's Cellarette has changed hands and is now calling itself Stahley's Bar & Grill. I've been coming here for over 40 years, and after this visit, I'm done. The clams are still good and our new waitress did a solid job -- that's the only reason they're getting one star. The Broiled Seafood Dinner was basically rubber on a plate. Completely flavorless. My friend ordered the Black Gold Steak medium, and it came out nearly raw. Sent it back, and it returned burned to a crisp -- well‑well done and tasting like it came off a dirty grill. If this is the direction under the new ownership, I don't see them lasting long without major changes. read more

Husband picked up dinner for us tonight and I ordered Buffalo chicken sandwich with fries, which I thought was tasty, and my husband got the taco bowl which he like as well, it been awhile since we had eaten there, but whenever we do I am never disappointing thanks for the great service we will be back! read more

We also have been going to Stahley's for many years and on the Saturday evening before Mother's Day we decided to give the new ownership a try. Never again. There were a few smaller type issues which are far surpassed by my wife getting a chicken parm sandwich which was literally raw inside. Have never seen such a thing and none of our group of seven could even believe it. (Fortunately for her, she decided to cut it in half before she took a bite). It obviously was not temped and serving bloody raw chicken is completely unacceptable. We will not be going back. read more

I am a connoisseur of dive bars and my research repeatedly turned up Stahley's. Liked it so much we went twice on our long weekend in the area. Bartenders were fast and friendly and the folks at the bar were fun to watch as they sang along or played the air guitar to Bruce Springsteen, Journey, and Bob Segar. My draft pint was $3.50. Wings were great. If I lived here, I'd be a regular singing Springsteen too. read more

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My wife and I went for breakfast. We were so happy that they brought the Sibris breakfast menu to Stanley's with the new ownership - great breakfast omelets, French toast and some of the best crepes in the valley. Great coffee and friendly service too! The new owner did keep some of the Stanley's favorites such as steak sandwiches and steamed clams but added some great items. read more

Famous for their steamed clams, I'm really not sure why they're just plain steamed clams, just ok. Service was very slow but nice people, local dive bar with good burgers. read more

My fiancée worked there and after the new owner took over, she forced loyal employees out of their jobs and replaced them with her own workers. She told my fiancée that they'd "call him when they need him" after cutting his hours, and then proceeded to not call him. He told me how they replaced the POS system and didn't even train the current and new hires how to work them (I work with systems like this and they are not easy to figure out on your own) She refused to pay him what she owed him after cutting his hours because they were also changing the way that they were going to do payroll. Also changing classic recipes. I'd hate to see what the place looks like now. read more

When we moved to the area well over a decade ago, Stayley's was one of our first visits for some local food. At that time we left vowing never to return as the food was uninspired and taste of burnt old oil. You could tell the grill hadn't been cleaned in a long time and most of the food was freezer to table. Fast forward 13 years and we decided to give it a second try. Maybe new management would have turned it around.... Nope. The cheesesteak literally has no cheese and the meat (whatever it was) tasted old and dry. When it was mentioned to the server, they said, "5-10 times a week people complain about the cheesesteak and I get the same answer from the kitchen: this is the way it's been done for 50 years!" The fries were cold with no crisp. The dinner roll was stale. The crab cake was a pile of squishy something- No crust or crunch at all. And the macaroni and cheese, which is a mockery to Mac and cheese everywhere was without a doubt the worst I've ever tasted in my life. I looked around to see if we were being punked. Literally. Barely warm elbows were begging to be saved from a thin pool of bland afterthought. I offer two stars as the only thing worth eating was the BLT and the server was attentive, warm, and understanding if not empathetic. I live just down the street and wish I could be a regular but it will be at least another 13 years before I risk another night of sleep. read more

How can a restaurant charge an "operating fee"? This place just took over the old Stahley's. I will Never return after many years as a satisfied customer. The bartenders did not even know how to make the shots we were ordering. I'm trying to add a picture of my receipt to show the lousy operating fee. read more

Stahley's Cellarette - The check that charges a lousy operating fee - American Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

After 40 years, no more. Pizza was mushy. Cheesesteak tasted lower grade. Service was ok but awkward. And to cap the night off, a service fee added to the check. The end of an era. read more

Stopped in to this local favorite for a quick bite. There is nothing fancy about this place but the food and drinks are always good. We waited a few minutes to be seated. Our waitress brought water right away and we told her what we wanted to drink. She was a good waitress, very personable. I saw on the specials board there was an 8oz Lobster tail for only 23 dollars so I ordered that and my wife got the Ribeye, medium rare which was only 20 bucks and both came with sides. My lobster was delicious, very succulent and flavorful. My wife's ribeye was overcooked so we asked for a new one, medium rare. It was bought out in a few minutes and was perfect. Juicy and tender. This was a good choice for a very nice inexpensive dinner. read more

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Friendly atmosphere. Good conversation. Great service. Cold beer and a good menu. H H H read more

My very favorite place to go when i go back home to PA. Have to have steamed clams, perogies and a steak sandwich. its a childhood memory as well. read more

Sangria and halupki soup were good. Salad was okay. Charbroiled chicken breast, corned beef & cabbage, and Ruben sandwich were very good. Haddock stuffed with crabmeat, Shepard's pie and steamed clams were good. Crab cakes were okay Mashed potatoes and coleslaw were good, broccoli and cauliflower overcooked. We enjoyed live music on St. Patrick's Day. Service was hit or miss. read more

The service is great but the food is just meh. It's okay but not great. It's also very expensive for what you get. $4.50 for a side of fries, $9 for a cheesesteak that's not too big. Overall, it's a dive bar with expensive food. Either the food quality and sizes need improvement or the prices need to be better. I just feel for what we pay there are better places out there for the type of food and the price. Updated to respond to the manager who just commented. I have eaten at many places. I stand by my review. Stanley's is expensive for what you get. The prices need to be better OR the food quality and portions need to improve. Everything is an add on and it's not great. My son's burger roll was burnt and his burger overcooked. It's just not great. You may have been around for a long time but there are other places to get similar food. read more

Great food!!' The cheese steak are great for the price lots of meat the clams are phenomenal!! The chef how ever is a little rude but it was a busy day read more

Food and service was no good. our waitress was very mean and it was unwelcoming. I would never go again.

Service food and atmosphere fantastic. Peirogies, Clams, Cheese Steaks great. Fantastic Service.

Great little dive with awesome steamed shrimp. I stop here whenever I go antiquing in the area.

The atmosphere is that you eat in the bar area or at a table off that area. The steamed clams are good if you like them. I didn't get to try the other food but it looked good. read more

The menu is 85% fried items, but they are fried well. Clam night is still 5.75/doz. They are pretty salty. It looks like they're skipping tables to maintain distance. (The tables are not rearranged.) They've implemented a single direction flow-- entrance up the ramp and exit down the staircase. read more

Sad to say I have to give my childhood restaurant a 2 star rating. But damn what happened? Service wasn't that great from the beginning. Our waitress said we had to move because the high chair would be a fire hazard at the end of a table booth. So I move to a table next to us. Moved the extra chair over by the booth (where the highchair would've been) and the whole time, the waitress left it there & didn't move it. But couldn't put my child in a high chair because it's a fire hazard. Secondly my mother got a tavern burger which lists it has horseradish & ranch on it. So all she got was a cup of ranch with a bacon cheeseburger basically. Then not to mention the sweet potato Fries were entirely over cooked she didn't even eat them. Looks like I won't be coming back here again. read more

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Now that Covid is over, this place can get back on it's feet. The menu isn't at full strength yet, due to some items being outrageously expensive or not available. Will you will get is tremendous bar fare with the family touch. Still a great place to go when you don't know where to go. Always a great experience. read more

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Very friendly staff, great atmosphere not your typical bar menu. Large variety of food options . Clams are delicious .

Very good service decent prices good food but not much is healthy! I guess a chicken Cesar or a vegi sandwich is not in keeping with the concept of a sports bar. Great beer selection! read more

Ordered 2 cheesesteaks and fries. The steaks were delicious and blended nicely with all the flavors. The French fries were crunchy but nothing special, probably could have been seasoned a bit better. read more

Good food, cool restaurant. I had the chicken cheesesteak sandwich. I called in my order then picked it up, so I didn't spend a lot of time inside this place but it seems like a cool spot to eat. The waitress that helped me was very friendly. My food was ready in about 10 minutes which was awesome. The chicken sandwich was good. I think my favorite part was the sauce. I also had sweet potato fries, which were pretty good also. I'm sure they have plenty of good food at this place. Would definitely recommend this place! read more

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My favorite neighborhood bar on the East Side of Allentown, or anywhere in the Lehigh Valley for that matter. Love almost everything about this place, but clams everyday is a game changer. Bartenders are always friendly and it's also a rare bar that has a pool table without allowing smoking! read more

Love going to Stahley's for clams! It reminds of the local taverns in my old neighborhood in Philly. Good bar food, friendly servers and drinks. read more

They have been open since 1968. By the looks of the inside they kept the same decor. That's not a bad thing. The perfect place to go if you love homemade food at a very good price. It reminds me of a comfy bar/restaurant with pool tables too btw from my hometown. Great place to go if you want to pound down some booze and not be criticized. Not saying that would be my plan. But that kind of place is rare for the older generation. Monday's special is an 8 oz lobster tail for 17 bucks. Not bad! Go to red lobster and see how much they would charge for that! Ha Soups, tacos, steaks, wings, you name it. They have it. read more

Stahley's Cellarette - I remember why. 17 bucks for an 8 oz lobster tail. Good food and not pricey or pretentious. - American Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

wow! always had a good time here. today I was overcharged for beers and my food order was never put in. what the heck?

I've been here a few times and always had a good time. The food is good and the prices are very reasonable. The service has always been excellent the staff has always been friendly. The place has a great bar area and plenty of tables for family dining. I just wish I lived closer too it read more

A lot of people think this is an Allentown icon. Those people are delusional. Far as I'm concerned it's the armpit Of Allentown although if you're into nostalgic and you ate there back in 1982, you're in luck you can sit on that very same chair. read more

Go there. It's a local bar and restaurant. Hidden gem. Great food and drinks. Casual. Fair price.

Great bar food and drinks! An Eastside staple! Can't go wrong with the cheese steaks or clams.

Right Mr business manager: I've seen yer tuff guy act before. I need 2 baseball bats, one for your skull & another for your ass. Stahleys has never been run right in years. The help, food, & atmosphere reflects east Allentown & it's economy. You can't shine shit. Try me. read more

Mask is required until seated. Social distancing was in place, as well. Food and service was great. So nice to be able to eat out again ! read more

Had my WORST food and service experience ever at Stahleys in Allentown and have been going there for decades... Clams were cheap and tasted it, told the waitress when ordered we wanted a cheesesteak to go and to put 8n with our order. I ordered a loaded grilled cheese (nothing else sounded good and just had a burger the night before) but it was good.. Got done eating and here the ALLEGED cook never made the cheesesteak... Someone would have to pay me to ever step in there again.. Nothing like it used to be... read more

Had a large group of 8 but it shouldn't have been a problem because just 1-2 other small groups were there. We waited over an hour for our food and half of it came out ice cold. Our waitress was snarky to us our entire meal. I heard such great things about this place and I'm really disappointed that this is what it's become. read more