Good beer, good food and a great staff. We were in town for my wife's job. This was close and we…read moreducked in. The bartender/server was super cool and had great info on the food and beer. My wife got a tea infused beer and I got their signature IPA being the hopehead I am. We ordered the hop fries that came with this awesome garlic aioli. We both ordered smash burgers with house made chips. House made chips are the best. I ordered the black and blue which had a nice kick to it and good taste. The design of the place is exactly what you'd think of as a brewpub. Obviously you have to pay for parking on the street and it can be hard to find a spot depending on when you visit. I'd definitely return next time we are in town.

Great brewery right on Main Street! Large beer selection. That also have wine and cocktails. They…read morehave a food menu. I did a flight of IPA's. I enjoyed them. They have a few tables outside and many tables inside. I definitely recommend this brewery.

Basso Cucina Italiana is an Italian restaurant and wine bar that opened in Cresco, Pennsylvania in…read moreJuly 2010. It was founded by members of the Pipolo family, including Bill Jr. and his wife Kim. The Pipolo family, including father Bill Sr. and mother Fabiana, had moved to the Poconos area from the Bronx, New York in 1984. Bill Sr. had a construction business which sons Bill Jr. and Peter worked in after graduating from high school. Bill Jr. first had some experience in the hospitality business when he owned the Calico Kitchen in Canadensis. When a location formerly home to Harrison's Tavern became available, the Pipolo family acquired it with the intention of turning it into an authentic Italian restaurant. The whole building was completely redesigned to resembled a trattoria in an Italian mountain village. Basso became a full Pipolo family endeavor. Even the grandchildren can be seen greeting guests and bussing tables from time to time. Bill Jr. and Peter later purchased the former Jagermeister German restaurant down the street and turned it into the PourHouse Neighborhood Bar & Grille after a renovation. My family and I visited Basso for dinner on a recent trip to the Poconos. We had previously visited the Pipolos' other restaurant, The PourHouse, and were excited to try their take on authentic Italian fare. The interior was nice and cozy. After looking over the menu, my wife and I decided to start out with some cocktails. I had the "Limoncello Spritzer" while she had the "Peach Berry Pink Sangria". Both were very refreshing! For our entrees, I had the "Pork Chop Di Parma" (juicy 12-oz. pork chop topped with prosciutto and red wine demi-glaze served over risotto), my wife had the "Cherry Red Shrimp" (sautéed shrimp with garlic, cherry tomatoes in a fresh basil butter sauce over linguine), our older son had "Tortelloni with a Pink Sauce", and our younger son had "Baked Ziti". Although the wait for the food was a little long, it was well worth it because everything was to die for! Our server was also very friendly and helpful. It's also worth noting that parking is very limited, so definitely try to stop in on the early side. We had an excellent experience at Basso and give them our seal of approval!

By far the best restaurant we dined in during our Poconos vacation. Walking in, we quickly realized…read morewe were in a hot spot because the place was busy for a Tuesday night in September. Despite not having a reservation, we were able to be seated. But I do suggest planning ahead and reserving a table. Especially if you visit during high season. Anyhow, the service was excellent. Our server, Sam was extremely attentive. She explained the menu to you and shared some recommendations. We started out with a Caesar salad to share and knew right then that the servings would be ample! The kitchen was kind enough to split the salad for us between two plates and I'd have thought just half was shareable. But lucky us, plenty to indulge. We absolutely LOVED the dressing but found it a slight tad heavy handed. If we make it back, we'd definitely ask for dressing on the side. But nonetheless we appreciated the authentic Caesar dressing complete with anchovy paste. For entrees we had the penne vodka with sausage and shrimp 360. Both plates were big enough to feed an army and made for nice left overs. But make no mistake, both were delicious! Hit it out of the park, delicious! And beautiful al denté pasta. This meal really hit the spot. Even though we were completely stuffed, we managed to find room for homemade pumpkin cheesecake! I don't say this lightly, but it was hands down the best slice of cheesecake I've ever had. We couldn't stop raving about out it! This is a great restaurant to visit when visiting the Poconos. The setting was elegant in an understated way while being incredibly cozy! I think it would be great for larger groups but also intimate enough for couples.

Are you looking for something different than your usual place to eat in the Poconos? Well this is…read moredefinitely your place to be! Although it was warm outside today, we sat under their covered bench table with the creek in back of us. The service was great and attentive! We decided to order the Deluxe Grill Mix ($175) which came with a variety of meats on top of some grilled vegetables and salad. There were a variety of steak cuts and were all well seasoned and tender. Their fries were closer to a thick potato chip but still tasty and crispy. The Deluxe Grill Mix came along with a large platter of hummus along with a bowl of chopped salad and pitas. Hummus tasted fresh and had a great smooth texture which complemented well with the pitas. The chopped salad was refreshing but needed a pinch of salt. There's also a little trail in the back along the creek that was great after our meal. Overall, I really enjoyed my lunch here and would recommend this place to anyone looking for something a little off the beaten path. Tip: You might miss it if you drive too fast and not see their sign.

What a nice place to grab lunch! Outdoors and nestled beside a bumbling creek near the Poconos, and…read moreabout a 15 min drive to Camelback mountain. Relaxed and casual atmosphere. Casual, Mediterranean food, mostly grilled and flavorful. They offer breakfast/brunch options as well. We had the Koby Pita burger, the Steak Pita burger, Grilled platter for 2 and the chicken platter. Flavorful meats, on-the-house fried pita chips with sauces, and good coffee and lattes. Service was friendly, and Chef Felix came to our table to clarify our orders, it was a good thing he did because 2 of our orders were wrong but it was corrected asap. There is also a 10-15 min walk each way by way of a trail beside the creek if you guys want to make your stay a bit longer. We went down to the creek to skip rocks along the trail. Would recommend!

Such a beautiful restaurant with a gorgeous interior and a great ambiance! From the moment I walked…read morein, I loved the atmosphere. The food was absolutely delicious, especially the **Kielbasa Hero -- SO yummy!** Our waitress, Victoria, was so sweet and adorable and made the experience even better. I'm honestly so glad I chose to come here, and I don't know why I waited this long to try it! I'll definitely be back!

Just discovered this little gem on Main Street in downtown Stroudsburg, PA…read more We live dining out and exploring new cuisine. Gabby, the lone, server, managed to hustle up and down the floor to engage with every table. I like variety and so, ordered the Polish Sampler with a tasting of popular Polish specialty . A bowl of chicken soup, a salad and some potato pancakes rounded out our choices for a delicious dinner! Truly amazing with made in house, prepared and presented by the owners. The low lighting added to the serene, calm atmosphere. **Enjoy all Chris Polaska Restaurant photos and visit soon

What can I say? It was fabulous in the 90's in Manhattan and now that our favorite restaurant moved…read moreto PA, it's even better!! All the same dishes and the same owner. You step in and the phone booth from west 4th is there. There is an upstairs. It is ByOb but the owner is getting his liquor license. It's right off the interstate, and it's close to the casino, Camelback Mountain, and great Wolf Lodge Absolutely highly recommend making the trip!

Came to this town for skiing and I was hungry so I decided to stop here…read more The soup was okay and the meatballs were okay. The service was not very impressive and maybe it is because I am from a big city. But from someone that has been all over the USA, I have received better service in smaller towns. The restaurant it is spacious and the ambiance lack the Italian vide.

Stopped by the Mount Airy resort for the first time and had a business at Bistecca. The staff got…read moreus a table at the last minute and were friendly. The food the group ordered was tasty, and it was a nice sit-down dinner spot for work and, I'm sure, other events like anniversaries, birthdays, etc.

Ambiance was Awesome , Eric's ( waiter ) Service was Fantastic…read more I had the Chicken cutlet Parmesan. Do not get this... the chicken was not fresh. It tasted like it was sitting in the fridge for a day or two. It was not juicy the way it should be. The breading was almost non existent. I also had the clams as an appetizer. It was very bland. It was like they opened the little neck clam and put bread crumbs on top and baked it. For an Italian place , Get the Steak !

Peaceful I felt like I was at my grandmas house the decor the room ... went down in the morning to…read morehave my free breakfast and it was fabulous!!! I would definitely stay here again !!

Ambiance and food were good. I felt targeted though when the waitress seemed to only ask if for our…read moreroom number as we were the only minority there.

We have not been here for a bit, so we circled back for happy hour. What a great choice! We still…read moreloved the relaxed, cool vibe of this place, and they had an incredible HH bar food menu; their normal offerings at a fraction of the cost! The bartender, Georgia was Phenomenal ; As well as Lindsey, who definitely guided our selections... we shared the escargot, rocket shrimp, house smoked trout, sesame crusted tuna, pork baby back ribs, and the French onion soup, ALL OF THEM WERE AMAZING. We then shared the Game entree and the ceasar salad with fresh white anchovies; WOW, So Good! For dessert! We had the gelato and 2 dessert martinis, delicious. This is definitely still a solid place to enjoy which also has exceptional service.

Read good things about this spot. Very busy but we had reservations…read more Felt upscale and a very local vibe but I am thinking there were a lot of tourists too. Service was great. Lots of good sounding choices. Our server mentioned the special steak dinner. It was pretty good. Cooked perfectly but I thought it was a little too sweet. Overall, a great dinner with good food and service.