Driving towards this place , I thought I had the wrong address on google map. It seemed residential…read moreand I almost missed it. It's a small place but Seating was comfortable, the hookah ( double Apple) was great and mint tea I got was tasty. The charcoal for the hookah was the good coconut kind that burns hot and long and doesn't alter the taste of the tobacco ( a huge plus). Just a heads up: Cash Only!

Finally a middle eastern themed hookah lounge!! Great vibes, amazing staff and smooth hookah! They…read moremade me feel so comfortable coming in and accommodated so much with my party! If they had more than 5 stars I'd give it to them! Definitely my go to spot from now on!!

Great place to relax and reflect. This is the best place to experience great cigars with a…read moreknowledgeable staff to help you pair wines and liquor with the perfect cigar.

Stopped in for some drinks, knowing it would be smoky since it's a cigar lounge. However, there's…read moreliterally no ventilation. I've been to many cigar lounges and they have much better ventilation systems. The bartender was just short of rude, like I was taking up his time. I got an Old Fashioned which I'm pretty sure was premade. It was tasty though and I'd get it again.

Big House is a really classy (for Scranton) place and is the best spot to come and enjoy a fine…read morecigar. It's not huge, so you'll need to come when it's not crowded. Although I've personally never seen a crowd there. The servers are very kind and helped recommend a cigar for me. I am just a casual smoker so I appreciate the advice. The other patrons were friendly as well and were open for some pleasant conversation. There's some nice couches and seats with a big tv. It's the perfect place to take a friend or two and catch up with each other over a good drink and a nice cigar.

too many pictures of women not enough of the cigars and lounge areas. They are all beautiful but im…read morenot coming for them. In response to comment: this review is strictly of your yelp page and the photos you provided NOT of the place itself --- i also don't want your customers to think this is the case of your physical location I want to come and check the lounge but the images provided seem to be geared more towards the male gaze rather than the location and products you offer. I was hoping to see more of the physical location so i can get an understanding of the ambiance and potentially suggest it to others. As I said, all of these women are absolutely beautiful and gorgeous. It just seems like there is a large over flow of focus on them rather than what this place has to offer.

This place is definitely a hole in the wall dive bar. Where flights are more likely to occur then…read morenot. But don't let this discourage you because the bartenders are pretty awesome, the drinks are super cheap, and the food is always amazing. They get DJ pat in there which I do believe they do need to change out for somebody new especially on karaoke night but you can't have it all. I was skeptical when I ordered the mozzarella sticks until the bartender Chris told me that they are literally slicing the mozzarella off the block rolling it in the breadcrumbs and cooking it. I can't explain to you how much I hate mozzarella sticks that come from a bag out of a Sam's Club. These are the best mozzarella sticks I'm pretty sure all northeastern Pennsylvania. My father always said dive bars have the best food in and this place is definitely a testament to that.

Great little local bar. Peter was engaging and kind. Our food hit the spot for the night…read more Environment was welcoming and laid back. I'd go back if I was in town again!

The Thirsty Elephant is a fantastic restaurant and bar with great drinks at very reasonable prices…read more Wednesday is my favorite night because they serve delicious pho. I visit Scranton for business, and this is a friendly place to relax and unwind after work. Highly recommend!

Many wing sauces to choose from. We had the signature spicy garlic ranch and ranch dill. Both were…read morevery good. Must try the volcano fries too!

We've been hunting for a new place that fits our style. Atmosphere is great and what a selection!…read moreIm a tequila lover and enjoyed an Anejo Manhattan. Highly recommend trying it if you are wanting a different twist on Tequila. Even on a rainy afternoon we really enjoyed the place. Will be back soon!

Moved to Olyphant a few months ago and been meaning to try this place. Really happy with our…read moreexperience, we ordered the twins burger, chips and salsa, charcuterie board with the extra meat option, and extra fries. My wife was really impressed with the charcuterie and her drinks as well. Definitely coming back.

After reading the reviews here I don't have much to offer. It is 1 of my favorite places to go. The…read morepizza and wings are amongst the best I have ever had. The drink prices are pretty good at two dollars and fifty cents for domestic bottles and four dollars for a large mixed drink. There are a couple of statements here that I feel need to be addressed. I personally have never had a "watered down" drink. You get a good drink at this place and smoking has been banned at the Dugout for about 2 years.

I can't even give this place a one star for the simple fact that there were seven people that…read moreattended the bar last night the owner/bartender didn't smile once didn't check on us to see if we needed drinks. We were the only people in there and by the way, if you like rap music don't bother. Because they have it blocked from TouchTunes so that you can't play it in there go figure also the food sucks so yeah overall a bad experience and I don't do racist places or racist people so fuck that place.

We're on board with, and on record as saying to all our friends that, MVD is our favorite spot. But…read moresince we like trying new places too, we had to come back for the first time in over a year. It's not just the variety of tapas options, or the incredible wine selection, or the impeccable hospitality that will keep you coming back; it's the culinary journey rarely taken where the food transports you and you just sit back speechless thinking, "that was IT, where has this been?" You'll leave completely stuffed, and they'll be drinks... lots of drinks; but the concoctions are adventurous and more than worth trying a few of, and that's before you get to the wine list. They know their stuff; they travel the world to find inspiration for their own curated menu, but bring lesser-known varietals to the forefront that really challenge your palate and leave you needing to speak directly to the associate at the wine and spirits store, in the best way possible. If you have an unoaked chardonnay available, I immediately like you! You don't have to wait long once you order for those tasty shareable plates to come firing out; they're quick, efficient but also know how to help you pace your meal. Funny thing about this meal (that we shared with another couple we go touring with) is that it turned into a Catholic-guided, Lent-abiding seafood extravaganza, which was not necessarily our goal on approach. I love when a place really surprises you with things you wouldn't typically think to pair together or even order, and they become some of your favorite things altogether. Case in point, the escargot; most escargot I've ever had was rubbery, soaked in butter and masked with garlic. None of that was going on here, and they even did the work for you with the shells. Anything fried (empanadas, yuca fries, oysters, seabass tacos) had a very even, full but thin breading. Not a trace of residual oil, nothing heavy about it and still the right temp inside to not blast the filling. I really enjoyed the oysters, and the pickled radish and shallot would be good as an accompaniment for ANYTHING. The chimichurri is spot on, and anytime it appears on the menu, which it does several times, you should get those items. The butter sauce with a camarones was drinkable, the empanadas never disappoint, and the almond tart with wine-poached pears for dessert was literal perfection. Overall, our favorite drink was the Holy Smokes and they have a team-oriented approach to presenting dishes table side. Fun and friendly, the staff is knowledgeable, patient and has great personal recommendations, all with legit culinary knowledge. Go...like, now!

¡Vamos a tapear!…read more This is my first time in Wilkes-Barre and after almost a week of eating pizza, and other assorted quick bites across the town, I was in the mood for something more. I'm from Las Vegas, and I can only eat so much pizza! MVD was recommended to me by someone who hasn't even dined here yet if that tells you how much people talk about this place. It's about 12 mins or so from where I am staying near the arena/Kings College area and is easy to access with its own parking lot. When I walked up, I was very impressed. It is so cute and welcoming! There's a bar at the front when you walk in and you're immediately greeted by smiling faces. The face that greeted me belonged to Brian. (I hope it's with an I and not a Y...sorry if not!) He immediately sat me for my solo reservation and made sure I understood the concept and menu and gave me some time to look it over. They are only open from 5-9 and I arrived at 7:15pm. Nearly everything is made fresh in house (even the ravioli are hand stuffed...wow) and Brian couldn't give the chef enough props for what she does there every day. I ordered the chicken empanada, camarones (shrimp), and mini hamburguesas as well as a caipirinha (alcoholic drink). Tapas are small plates, almost like appetizers, and although the servings are not large, the flavors are so rich it feels like they are! Everything made me do a "happy dance" and I even saved the sauce from my shrimp to dip my burger in. It didn't need it at all, but I couldn't let the sauce go! The empanada...jeez. I wish I remembered to take a photo before I dove in. And the mini burgers...Immaculate. The ambiance is so welcoming. I ended up speaking to every diner around me and even got to talk to another foodie couple who traveled there from some towns over after discovering MVD on a prior visit. They told me something I already knew as well: I'll be back to try the things I missed because YOU CANT GO WRONG! Sal, Brian, and there was a woman at the front as well were all great. And they have a promotion where you send a postcard to anyone you want after your meal. So cute!! I will def visit MVD EVERY time I come to Wilkes-Barre and support them bringing new flavors to the town. I can't rave enough!