Very pleasantly surprised by the intimate ambiance, menu variety, and food quality. We couldn't have been treated better by our server, who was attentive and congenial. The drink selection was phenomenal and the drinks themselves were well mixed. Most importantly, the food was delicious, and more than surpassed our expectations. It was the best meal we've had in months. The price was a bit on the higher end, but was not out of the ordinary for a restaurant of this caliber on the north side of Bethlehem. I'd be comfortable conversing with colleagues or entertaining a date here. read more

Twisted Olive - New American Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Food: Delectable short rib ravioli - though the skin was a bit thick for our taste; crabcakes were pretty decent; roasted chicken was overcooked and rubbery, though the sauce was delicious Service: no frills, friendly Ambiance: clean, spacious, no frills read more

Food is fair- was disappointed after reading the reviews. We had the steak that cooks at the table- supposed to be a 600 degree slab it cooks on right in front of you. It obviously was not hot enough- it didn't even sear the steak. After taking too long & it was obvious it wasn't going to cook on the slab we sent it back for them to grill in the kitchen- after that it was fine but not seasoned at all- just a plain lice of steak. The lamb shank was returned to the kitchen as it was tasteless. Appetizers were tasteless as well- ravioli & octopus. Got a burger instead which was fine. The tacos were fair- little taste & lukewarm. Same for the pork mignon. Not a place I'd return to. Service was fair along with the ambiance- kind of boring. read more

Must try drink with Mike! Wonderful service even though they were busy. Ginger Vodka read more

Twisted Olive - New American Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Twisted Olive is definitely one of my favorite restaurants. They have a great bar and restaurant area that is open yet quiet. The artwork is amazing and the lighting is perfect. It's great for dates because this is where my girlfriend and I had our first dinner together in 2021. Veronica, our incredible server, took care of us. She fielded any questions with ease and her recommendations were exceptional. My girlfriend loved her cosmopolitan and my martini with blue cheese stuffed olives was phenomenal. The artichoke and spinach dip was both plentiful and flavorful. The tuna tartare was a bit dry yet delicious. But that grilled octopus was on a completely different level of flavor and texture. Truly fantastic. Whether you're here for lunch or dinner, the menu is incredible. Many thanks again to Veronica for her kindness and for her professionalism! read more

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Twisted Olive is such a cute and welcoming place. It was super close to our hotel and did Saturday lunch, which we appreciated. Staff was incredibly friendly and attentive and even though there weren't many people when we first arrived, you could tell it had a fun vibe. It was filling up as we left. I had the pasta primavera and it was rich and delectable. I added shrimp which were perfectly cooked. I didn't think I was going to finish it but I did. My partner enjoyed his chicken panini. The fries were excellent. We both want to return on our next Bethlehem trip to try the pierogi and some cocktails. I also think their salad options look good. Twisted Olive is a great option in Bethlehem. read more

We are outside and enjoyed a beautiful evening with good food. The wait staff was super attentive and very nice. The Tuscan lemonade and pear mixed drinks were extremely good as was the pork ravioli and Caesar salad! Definitely would visit again read more

The place is pricy for what you get. I got the branzino fish. The fish was delicious. The sauce on top was discussing. Too sweat. Does not go well with the fish. The restaurant is simple. I'm not sure why they charge that much. If it was 30-40% I'd have said it's okay. read more

Mother's Day: Food and server were very good. But they told us ahead of time "you are slotted for 1 hr 45 mins" at the table because we're very busy. Our food did not even arrive until 1 hr and 45 mins after we sat down. Waiting nearly two hours for food is unacceptable, despite a booked schedule. It means you overbooked. Other tables were comped for waiting as long as we did; we were not comped. We spent 10 minutes eating and wanted to leave because we were exhausted. read more

Came here three weeks ago for dinner. Location was great, right across the street from our hotel! The ambience was nice, place was busy but the service was still great. Zahir was our waiter and he was training someone that night. We went in wanting to try a few small dishes and possibly sharing an entree. The appetizers were actually bigger than expected, which made us happy and since we had so many, we did not have room for a regular entree. The menu was really interesting, in a very good way. We tried the crab bisque, which was nice, the smoked brisket in blue cheese sauce, very good, thought the blue cheese might be too strong but it wasn't. We split a Caesar salad, very good. Had the Short Rib Ravioli, really enjoyed this dish. Had the French onion soup with the dumplings, this was nice (a little salty but still good) and we were already getting full. There was definitely a "twist" to all our dishes and all were uniquely different. Our daughter had pizza, which was pretty good and a chocolate ball dessert, brownie and chocolate mousse in it? Kudos to the chef, the staff and even the manager, who stopped by the table and chatted with us. We had a little snafu at the end, when I walked out with the final bill but they got a hold us and were able to resolve it. If in the area, you should try this place ... we would again! read more

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Steak on a stone is our go to meal here. Can't screw up the temperature of the meat if I'm cooking it myself!

I stopped in for lunch since I have never had their lunch before. I started with the French onion soup which was delicious. Then I had the fish tacos which I also liked. The bar menu looked awesome, but I was still working. Next time! Service was great too. read more

Twisted Olive - Fish Tacos. - New American Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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Yesterday we sat outside. They have very good outdoor heaters when it's a little colder outside.Although we did smell gas coming from the building in which I asked the manager to check to make sure there wasn't a tank leaking. The bathrooms consist of a single separate bathroom for both men and women which there was a line. They are not handicap accessible. They are small rooms with a single toilet and sink. They were clean though. I ordered a meatloaf sandwich with French fries. I also had an Espresso Martini. The meatloaf was pretty good,the bread was toasted perfectly. The fries were pretty tasty as well. Our waitress was incredibly friendly and professional. The lunch menu had options for most but there weren't a ton of options to pick from. The dinner menu had more things to choose. This place is on Broad Street so there's ton of people watching. Also they do get crowded so be prepared to wait. Overall this is definitely a place to check out. read more

Twisted Olive - Ma the Meatloaf Sandwich and French fries. - New American Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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This is one of the worst places I've ever been. Clara was one of the worst bartenders I've ever met in my life. I gave her a $20 tip & I saw her at another bar after she got out. She was drunk & she berated me in front of Colin at New Street Tavern & called me an asshole in front of everyone. This is one of the worst places you'll ever go. Don't ever go to the twisted olive, especially when Clara is working. Oh - & the bathrooms are filthy. The owner responded. I'm sorry the manager responded. He apologized for the bartenders very rude behavior. And they offered to give me back the $20 that I gave her as a tip for one $10 martini. I wish there was a review site for bad bartenders. My humble regards k.david read more

I visited Twisted Olive as a part of a business dinner. The overall experience was fine, the food was ok and nothing great to mention. The staff (the waiter who helped us) seemed to be in a rush and didn't have a lot of patience when weighing our table. The ambiance was meh, dark and not very appealing. It was an ok experience eating here. read more

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We have been to Twisted Olive several times and have always enjoyed everything we've ordered. The drink menu has many creative cocktails to choose from and never leaves us disappointed. We usually order the french onion soup dumplings or the twisted blue brisket to share, or have soup as an appetizer. The french onion and crab bisque are always great choices! Today I ordered the bacon wrapped pork mignon as my entree - the meat was tender, the spring roll was crispy, and the bok choi was cooked well. My girlfriend ordered the grilled ribeye, it was cooked medium rare as requested and was extremely tender and well-seasoned with a heaping side of garlic mashed potatoes. In the past, we have also ordered the roasted marinated chicken, steak on a stone, ahi tuna, braised lamb shank, super lump crab cake, and skirt steak. All were fantastic! read more

Twisted Olive - Bacon wrapped pork mignon - New American Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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I was upset they put raisins into Kale salad for lunch today, which is not even an ingredient of this salad. Kale salad did not have shaved pecorino cheese, which IS an ingredient of this salad. They put powdered cheese on salad instead. Waiter said I should have let him know, he would have fixed it. But he didn't check on us until much later, even though there was only one other table with two people for him to wait on. Did not enjoy pierogies as much as last time. Did not care for Whiskey Sour. Fries were good. Crab bisque was okay last time. Friend enjoyed short rib ravioli and fries today and figgy piggy sandwich last time. Other friend's apple pie egg roll with vanilla ice cream was pretty good last time. But she thought pork belly salad was small considering price last time we were here. It's a shame I had negative experience with waiters both times and person making salad and drink this time, because this is a nice restaurant in good location. read more

Twisted Olive - Kale salad was good. - New American Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

We were in Bethlehem for our anniversary for an event, and the reviews made this look like a great place to grab dinner. The staff were all friendly and helpful - we started off sitting outside but got moved inside just before rain started. We sat by the windows and had a great view of the area. The food was excellent - and staff were great with recommendations based on the few options we were narrowing down. Appetizer and both our meals were great, as was the dessert which the staff added 'happy anniversary on the oversized plate! Thanks for the great evening! read more

Service was great. Server replaced appetizer we did not enjoy with a new one at no additional cost. Food was enjoyable.

Everything we tried was fabulous! We came to celebrate my moms birthday and the reason she wanted to go was the soup! She had tried some of their soup at a festival earlier this year and loved it. They have a three soup sampler that was great. We also tried the French onion soup dumplings and they were so unique! They need a bit less rosemary but they were still delicious. The twisted olives of their namesake were amazing and served in a martini glass. My pizza was really delicious and everyone enjoyed their meals. We ended with lava cakes and an amazing salted caramel ice that came with another dessert stole the show. read more

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Delicious food and great atmosphere. Zahir was our server and was knowledgeable and attentive. We ordered several apps and soup and salad and took extra care to make sure we had our food at the right pace. The dishes were out of this world. Everything absolutely blew us away. read more

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Service was very good and the food was delicious. Very generous portions. I had a grilled shrimp salad that was so delicious. Plenty of shrimp and a good variety of vegetables. We enjoyed looking at the art by local artists hanging on the walls. Will definitely stop here again. read more

Twisted Olive - Grilled Shrimp Salad - New American Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Beef BrisketCalamarettiDeep Fried Apple PieFish TacoGrilled OctopusRibeye SteakTuna Tartare 6 Stars for ambiance , service, The food was amazing , right on main street , easy metered parking , reservations a must. And seated quickly. Drinks we're mixed to perfection , I would choose to dine here again , and I plan on it in near future, however seated by the doors to the kitchen area was not a good idea. The odor from that area we found to be offensive, like a dirty water rag. Next time we no better overall a great choice for dinner. read more

Ordered the special and their calamari pasta as well as the whipped ricotta appetizer. While the pasta was somewhat expensive, the portions were huge and the atmosphere was okay. The one complaint is that the waiter was VERY slow. As a result of his tardiness, we received a ticket from a meter maid. Also, the appetizer was quite bland. read more

Stopped in here randomly on my work trip nice little bar and large restaurant space. Have the grilled octopus it's spot on! Also got the added bonus of good live music! read more

Twisted Olive - Live band - New American Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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I had the lamb shank; husband has the ribeye. Both were satisfying! While we didn't get a choice of sides, the sides they came with was perfectly matched. Risotto for the lamb and mashed potato for the ribeye; seasonal steamed veggie with both. We can't imagine the dishes without these sides. No salt or pepper on the table...because they are that confident you don't need it...and they are right! Highly recommend! read more

I visited Twisted Olive over the Thanksgiving holiday with some friends. We popped in for a happy hour treat of THE. BEST. EVER. Manhattans. I dare say, the best in the Lehigh Valley. So much so, we were sure to return there before we left. The bartender gal hit it out of the park. It can get a bit busy during prime dinner hours, so make a reservation. We were lucky to score seats at the bar during our visit. Oh, and if you enjoy a Manhattan there, please be sure to tell the bartender that the 'three gals from Rhode Island all purchased the secret ingredient'. :-) read more

Twisted Olive - The BEST Manhattan in the Lehigh Valley, I dare say! - New American Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Right on Main Street. Friendly service but a bit tight inside. Make sure to make reservations. Food is on the Mediterranean style. Many mixed drink cocktails. At a premium but all well done and interesting. Food was excellent. I enjoyed the filet on a stone. Highly recommend for steak lovers. Many desserts. If you go in a group share a few appetizers to start. read more

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Our midweek dinner was good. Nice menu - the pasta with shrimp was great. My husband loved his burger as well. Ambience was comfortable and I appreciated the nice house happy hour sauv blanc. read more

My son and I happened to stop in tonight, the food was great, the vibe was cozy, and the service was lovely. Would definitely come back again! read more

Loved it here! The menu was creative. We enjoyed everything. The drinks were delicious. Service was wonderful. We went for weekday lunch so it was quiet. Very cool place! read more

Great pork belly salad. Burgers for my dining companions were perfectly cooked, but don't say "medium" if you really want "medium well". I ended up eating half of a burger and it was delicious. Martini had lots of oil in it - maybe from bleu cheese olives? Tasted ok though. Service was appropriate - attentive without being overbearing. Wall lights are arguably too bright at certain tables, and it feels a little crowded, so can't give five stars. Took a while to get the check. Prices are what you'd expect these days, but the execution is good. read more

We enjoyed restaurant week at Twisted Olive. The meal was unbelievable! My friend joined us and was also excited about the kindness of the staff and quality of the meal. I sat with my friend and family and noticed the wait was very short for our food as well. It was extremely pleasant and unexpected! Highly recommended and many kudos to all involved for a very good evening. Ambience was formal yet friendly. Steak on a Stone-and Tuna Tartare were especially delicious. We arrived after we went to a local movie theater and sat at a table for four with plenty of room. Noise level was gentle and wait staff were plentiful! I go here on special occasions. Often, appetizers are my go to for the most delicious food choices! We have dined here with small groups and go after events in town. read more

The Twisted Olive is phenomenal! I loved everything about this resturant. From the dining experience to the service to the ambiance in the resturant to the delicious food, you can't go wrong dining at the Twisted Olive! I went here for my first time just the other day. My boyfriend and I went on a date night after work. (The Twisted Olive happens to be walking distance from my apartment!) We decided to check it out because of how close it is and we heard good things about the resturant. I was pleasantly surprised by how good everything we had was. The food was EXCELLENT. I mean, everything we had was terrific. We started off with the three soup sampler, then ordered the crispy shrimp. For our entrees we just decided to order the margarita pizza and a large Cesar salad with chicken. We shared everything and enjoyed every bite! We ate all of our food and we left happy with full bellies. The sauce on the crispy shrimp was sort of a sweet and sour sauce with a little spice to it. It was so tasty. The chicken on the Cesar salad was grilled just right, juicy and delicious. The margarita pizza was terrific. It tasted wood fired, with crispy crust and delicious sweeter red sauce! The soups were probably one of my favorite items. Each was so delicious in its own way. What I liked best about the crab bisque was that it had large chucks of crab meat in it! I would HIGHLY recommend dining at the Twisted Olive for lunch, dinner or even happy hour! The food is delicious, probably my favorite resturant in the Bethlehem / Lehigh Valley area. The food is affordable and terrific and the atmosphere / service is great. Definitely check out this spot if you haven't already! It's fantastic!! read more

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Delicious, creative dishes. Friendly service. Upscale yet laid back ambiance. Best dishes were: octopus, crab cakes, French onion soup dumplings read more

10 minutes for waitress to serve us... 30 minutes later no food, walked out 40 minutes later. Doubt the food would have made the wait worth it. read more

It was my first time in Bethlehem and my sister made a reservation there. Everything I had was excellent. I had the Soup Du jour and the Pan Roasted Barramundi. That day it came with excellent Mashed Potatoes. My sister had a salad and the Thai BBQ Salmon. She liked both. The drinks looked good but I was down there visiting my Nephew at his Fraternity House at Lehigh so I didn't have anything else to drink. read more

I came to the area for business and wanted a nice meal. I found the Twisted Olive on Yelp and gave it a try. It was a great choice! The crab cake small plate was delicious! The drink made with their in house cherry infused tequila was really good. The Stone was the best, most tender steak I've had in a very long time. The service was very attentive without being over beating. I would definitely recommend. read more

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We stopped in last Saturday. The restaurant was full but there were 2 seats at the bar. The bartenders were superb and the house infused liquors were also. The food was creative and excellent. Definitely stop in here if I'm the area. A reservation is a good idea. read more

Delicious food and friendly people. Must try the stuffed dumplings. Accidental find but worth a visit.