50 Best American Restaurants near Allentown

“This is my go to cute town spot for lunch to go with my mom or both of my parents. I always order a BLT on white bread with either chips or onion rings on the side. Their onion rings are GOOD! The service is usually quick and pleasant here. It is cute and cozy inside (small with maybe 10 tables and a small few seat breakfast bar seat area). I love to go here when the weather is nice and then hit the ice cream spot next door- what a great combo. The only suggestion I have is to keep a better eye on the cleanliness of the corner table by the door as it often times has dead bugs/flies and some food left on the window will area. I understand that by the window bugs tend to thrive, but a quick vacuum and broom sweep can make this spot a better one. I used to love sitting by the window, but I don't anymore due to this. However, I'll be back here as I find it to be a cute and cozy place to have lunch!“

“Me and my best friend love coming to get half apps to have chats and catch up! We have an absolute wonderful time! We especially had an amazing time thanks to our wonderful server Mani! He was absolutely amazing at his job, really helpful, great personality, has wonderful hospitality! Would 10/10 recommend going and having him as your waiter! I think the best waiter I’ve ever had!!“

“We loved our Team dinner! 6 team members attended...5 of the 6 had never eaten at S52 and everyone was impressed! The food, drinks and service were perfect! We enjoyed Salmon, Scallops and Lamb as entrees...delicious desserts, perfectly portioned, and sharable appetizers! Thank you for a great experience!“

“Kitschy German food restaurant with all the right stuff Keynote you must have a reservation and you must pay cash they do not take credit cards. This is not easily identified on the website or other Google reviews. Overall unique spot with Hardy digs very easy over order but worth a try for sure.“

“What a nice spot. Good fare and great service. The place was hopping on good Friday. I had mahi mahi tacos they were above average. Gluten free options which made me happy.Dietary restrictions: Gf buns for burgers available, and corn tortillas upon request. I wasn't sure about the black bean burger. So I steered clear.“

“Wonderful experience tonight at Jojo's! The white cosmo and extensive beer list were the perfect start to an evening after a very rough day. My wife had one of the best BLTs of her life and my vodka rigatoni was top notch, a bellwether for any good Italian restaurant. All recommended and served with a smile by our waitress Devon. She was super helpful, very friendly, and made sure our evening was enjoyable. A long, difficult day was made great and relaxing with good food and exceptional service. Can't wait to go back!“

“If you want to be treated worse than the dirt on the bottom of the owners shoes, well this is your place. My girlfriend and I were recently gifted a 25$ gift card to Brookwood Cafe. We had never been, so we were excited to try somewhere new. It started off just fine, they were full capacity(it’s a small diner) but we were pleased to of been seated relatively quickly. Our server was very friendly(not sure her name).We both ordered a pumpkin coffee(4$ each). The coffee was very good, and we placed an order for a roast beef wrap and fish and chips. Well this is where it goes south quickly. My girlfriend ate almost half her wrap (they are very small), when she noticed a hair on her plate. We quietly told our server so other guests wouldn’t hear, she felt terrible and said she’d get a new plate. The server proceeded to bring the plate to the owner(male), who must of stood there for 3 minutes looking at it in customers eye view. Our server then brought back the same wrap including the almost eaten half, and the same cup of cole slaw( that was right next to the hair)on a new plate. They were only going to get fresh fries. Well this didn’t quite sit right with our stomaches, so we pulled the owner over(male) and asked for a new sandwich. “ Oh…… a new sandwich……..sure”. He ran to the back visibly annoyed and we heard him put in a order for a new sandwich. My girlfriend was so uncomfortable with his behavior, that as soon as he came back out she caught him and told him to cancel it and not to worry about it. Again, visibly annoyed, he ran to the back as we heard him shout to cancel it. As he came out again, he came over to the table and downplayed the hair we had found. “ It must of been an eyelash or something”, laughed at us, and walked away. Well let me tell you I had done lost my appetite as well. My fish and chips had three tenders(small), and I had only eaten one at the time she had found the hair on her plate. We then saw both owners( pretty sure their married) talking amongst each other, and the female came over to the table and visibly annoyed like her husband, told us “the sandwich is discounted on me, do you need a box.” My girlfriend said no and explained that both of us lost our appetite do to the hair. She responded” well the hair was only in your meal, not his.”, and she rudely walked away. Ok, that’s fine, we were completely done with this place at this point in time with no intention to return so we looked at the bill and she literally only “discounted” half of the sandwich off the bill. I went to the front booth where she was standing and asked her to explain why she only took off half the sandwich cost. She spoke to me very poorly. My girlfriend joined me at the front and said “ mam neither of us ate our meals, we will pay for the coffees( which were unfinished as well) and be on our way. She took our 25$ gift card, ripped it in half and threw it in the garbage and said “ you can leave now.” I asked where the change was from the gift card. This is where it gets ridiculous. The male owner starts puffing his chest acting like he wanted to fight me. He screams “ WHAT DO YOU WANT, A FREE MEAL TOO!?.” First of all sir, neither meal was comped, and neither of us ate our meal. We stood there in disbelief. The female owner kept pushing back the male owner, my guess is he’s had an attitude before with guests. My girlfriend again tried explaining we didn’t eat our meals, and the female owner said “ well you ordered it, this is the food industry and you find hairs.”……. Let me break down what she said, YES you do find hairs from time to time in meals, HOWEVER it’s how Management handles the situation to correct it. They didn’t even want to give my girlfriend a new plate of food after finding the hair. We left gift card-less and hungry. We also would like to mention that the gift card purchased for us had an added 25% tip as well to it ( gift card total came to $31.25)and we really hope if our server is reading this she received that.“

“The first time we've been there for Sunday brunch. Very pleased with the service and the presentation of food was tremendous. We were given time in between the courses and not rushed and they were packed. Lots of choices on menu, which I was surprised at a brunch. I highly recommend!!!“

“Their signature culinary culture is an exceptional customer service with an esoteric culinary experience. If you want to try a cross between Deep South Soul, Asian and American dining, Jagray's is a gem in the Princeton dining area. Located right on the Princeton Country Club Golf Course property itself, Jagrah's is the best culinary experience at this golf course since 1999. Why? The ownership cares! They serve dishes that have had several TV and local new reviews that make this hidden gem one of the best eateries for a private romantic experience after hours. Full bar and table service by experienced waiters and waitresses, Jagray's aims to please. Their fusion menu of Soul, Asian and American is very unique. You will be very impressed and surprised of the flavors and quality of the offerings on their dinner menu. Well worth checking out.“

“In Princeton for a weekend visit with friends who moved here recently and they took us to their favorite spot! It did NOT disappoint! We ate so much food!! We had lychee martinis which were ok (too limey and not enough lychee) but the food was amazing so it made up for it! They had a little bit of everything! So whatever you feel like eating, they probably have it! Or if your in a group and you all can't agree on what type of food to get, this is a good compromise: pizza, nachos, wings, sushi, burgers, salads, they literally had everything!!“

“I love the food from this place, is tasty and always hot. The owner is friendly, he listens to what you want and make it for you. He definitely makes you want to come back to the place!! I ordered ribs, fried chicken, french fries and the cole slaw, everything was delicious. If you come to this place, you must try the ribs!!!“

“Was pleasantly surprised going to Tara’s Tavern. You’d expect just bar food but they have much more. Had the stuffed flounder with a side of sautéed spinach and it was very good. The food came out and was hot, not under a warmer. The waitress was excellent though I don’t remember her name. Overall it was a really great experience and a nice vibe to the place. We will be back.“

“We had a long wait to get a server to come by. My wife went to look for someone to make sure we hadn't been forgotten. The manager came by and apologized for the wait, blaming himself for the delay. He offered us a free appetizer for waiting which was nice. The food is always good but atmosphere is just so-so. I don't think the place has been updated in 20 years, so it's due.“

“Great place! When you walk in, you feel like you're instantly transported into a restaurant in NYC. Atmosphere and decor is on point. The Truffle Mushroom Bruschetta, Fried Cheese Curds and Go-Gho Cauliflower appetizers were amazing! And the Shrimp n' Grits dinner was so good!“

“Garden State Omelet - w a small salad and diced potatoes! The side dip of a homemade hot sauce so good you want this to jazz up everything you eat. So much on this plate that I had to take half home for dinner! Oh and the lemon and lavender scone that I had as a morning appetizer was the last one. He baked two more for me to take home to the family Service and knowledge 5 Food was 5 BYOB“

“We both very much enjoyed our meal at the Roadhouse. Our steaks were perfectly cooked and our sides were delicious as well. The only issue was the Caesar salad because it was under dressed. It was practically dry. Other than that, we enjoyed our dinner.“

“Tootie’s is a New Egypt icon. We are family here and the staff treats us very well. You’re sure to meet a familiar face there and when you go at night for the fresh and delicious ice cream, you will most certainly see people from all over, lining up the entire sidewalk waiting for the famous treats. We love Tootie’s and are proud to support our local businesses. There isn’t a time when we have never felt like family there. Long live Tootie’s and Tootie’s Ice Cream! (By the way, they’re famous for their Chipwich sandwiches…)“

“Had a great dinner tonight with my family. Fish and chips were some of the best we’ve had in a while. Randall and Paul, or servers were very attentive, and we never had to wait for anything. Julie, the manager check to make sure everything was fine and, also got refills on our beverages. High recommend this establishment.“

“I went in today for lunch with a good friend who is fighting cancer and haven't seen in a long time. Her stomache is very fickle and she did amazingly well with the food. It's definitely leaning towards fine dining. Linen table cloths, linen knapkins, polished silverware, white glove service without the gloves. Our sever observed us without being intrusive. He only served the next dished when we stopped eating the first one. If you're accustomed to being entertained by your server, this is not for you. If you value uninterrupted time spent with your guest while still not being neglected, this is for you. I actually like it when the server is vigilant but not overbearing. I want to enjoy the food, take in the atmosphere and speak with my friend, and our server allowed us to just be present. We never had to ask for anything. It was brought out at the right time, our needs were anticipated and we were greeted by Chef Jason, who greeted every table. I recommend the truffle oil fries, beet salad and hand held chicken pesto. The presentation of all three dishes was beautiful. Thank you so much. It was a really good experience.“

“Never ever disappointed the food is delicious service is top tier. If you have time someday since COVID is over come visit ask about the specials and they will always cater to your appetite you'll be satisfied and thank me for the recommendation best restaurant overall in the area!!!“

“I met up with a couple of my friends that I haven't seen for a while here last night. We ordered from the prix fixe menu and the food was good. The place was quaint, ambiance was great and the staff were attentive. Great place to meet up and chat with friends and not feel rushed.“

“It wasn't too busy when I went. Actually, it was well after lunch. They seated me right away and brought my drink out immediately after taking my order. Service was good, and the food was even better. Didn't take long for them to serve me. Waitress kept checking in with me, as one should expect. I highly recommend this establishment for those of you looking for place of comfort as you dine with friends, family, or casual encounters with coworkers.“

“Fantastic local pub with an extraordinary staff. The food is delicious and the selection is greater than your basic bar food. The chef always offers something unique. Richie and Jocelyn always brighten your day and make you feel like your at home.Vegetarian options: Delicious veggie wraps and burgers.Kid-friendliness: There is plenty of seating away from the bar that makes it a family friendly restaurant as well.“

“This place is amazing! It used to be on the main drag many years ago, but somehow it lasted over the years. It has great food and super friendly staff. We went in there and I told them that we have never been here before. The server walked us through all the items on the menu and was very friendly.On the menu they have interesting items that you would not expect at a diner. I had a cajon dish that had crab and eggs. It was great. There are a lot more options too.Inside the restaurant it is still decorated in the old 1950s style. It has cast aluminum fixtures including doors and trim along the bar. It has classic styling that has years of use, but the restaurant is still clean and in good condition. In one of my photos notice the old table top and the old plastic leather chairs from the 1950s. It is really neat to see this all still in use today.Parking: The parking lot is large and has room to turn around.“

“The very best in pizza, subs, the only place i trust to make me a good meatball without that nasty under taste you get from most restaurant meatballs.Family owned and operated, been coming here since I was a kid. I moved away some 10 years ago and somehow the brothers remember me when I stop by which is whenever i'm in town. I love th“

“From soup to dessert there’s no place better than Teddy’s! Everyone that works there makes it feel like home! Absolutely nothing I wouldn’t recommend. From breakfast to dinner, it’s all delicious! Teddy’s is our go to place to eat ?“

“Took my elderly mother to Perkins on a Sunday morning. Her favorite place to go. Breakfast was good you can never really beat Perkins pancakes. The waitress was very nice, the service was fast, and the food. Pricing was also with an average range. My mother goes to this Perkins I believe on Wednesday nights because they have two entrees for $30, you can't beat that.“

“I decided to stop in for breakfast and use a gift card that was given to me. It turned out there was nothing on the card. I was quite surprised and Michael, who, I believe was the manager said that in that case breakfast was on them! I thought this was such a nice gesture. Noel was my waitress and she couldn’t be nicer. What a nice way to start the day! Thank you, Michael and Noel for your kindness,“

“A nice friendly hometown bar with great food and good drinks I personally don't drink alcohol but the bartender made me this great mocktail that was deliciousVegetarian options: Add a black bean and spinach quesadilla and it was delicious,!“

“Great hotel with an amazing service, the staff was very polite and the room very spacious.The breakfast was a delightful surprise with fruits, pastry and a good coffeeI'm convinced that's is the best service I've got in USA.“

“I'll admit, I hadn't been to UNOs since I was a child and went recently and I was blown away. The food was great, the place was clean, the waitstaff was friendly, and the Whiskey menu was STACKED! Very impressed and will be going back soon!“

“Drivern by, at the times I been it seemed empty but a coworker really suggest for us to try it, for two cheesesteaks, two fries, two drinks came out to approx $40. When I tell you these bad boys came out hot and ready! They did! Steaming fresh!! The pretzel for the bun is so different yet yummy. Restaurant is super clean , staff were welcoming (: please stop by and try some amazing food!!“

“My family had dinner at Pete's for the first time last night. We live 40 minutes away. But we were not able to get together on Xmas day so we did a family gathering and went bowling. We decided to give Pete's a try, and are so glad we did. The food was absolutely delicious, great portions, and very reasonably priced. But I also want to make mention of their staff. I called to see if there was a long wait for a party of 11. They got the table ready for us right away. Everyone was so polite. After we placed our food orders, I went to the car to get the Xmas gifts, because we hadn't exchanged yet. I had to bring 6 bags inside. I'm sure this must have been super annoying, but they didn't seem to mind. They even offered to throw away the trash from the wrappings. We left with very happy full bellies. We ended up leaving my mother's gift card at the table. Our waitress, who knew were were out of towners, went on Facebook and searched for people with our last name, that was on the gift card. She ended up finding my cousin, who then contacted me. What an amazing kind gesture to go out of her way to do that ❤️. I want to thank Danielle, our wonderful server, and the rest of the staff. Thank you so much! We highly recommend this place. And even though it is a 40 minute drive, we will most certainly be back. Happy Holidays.“

“Food was delicious and plentiful. Very friendly staff and waitresses. The eggplant was fried and freshly made as a side with tomato sauce.Turkey was moist and tender, stuffing really good, gravy and cranberry sauce. We really enjoyed our meal and had to take it home , more than enough for two meals. Will be back.“

“I love New Jersey diners. Soooo much quality food for a decent price. This building is a little bit outdated but the service was immaculate. The waitress was friendly and the food was delivered quickly. I would absolutely recommend this place.“

“Ribs and other platters are really good. If you get a full rack of ribs, and two sides, it's actually two days worth of food. The people working there are always kind and considerate.Wheelchair accessibility: They have a wheelchair ramp.“

“Always reliably good and reasonably priced. I've always enjoyed anything I've ordered here, steaks are flavorful without being overbearing, portions are a good size, prices are reasonable, and the service is good. I know it's a chain, but you couldn't really ask for more!“

“We just did take out for the first time and pizza was very good and I saw they had garlic knot sandwiches on Facebook. I called and he said they were not on menu every day but if I let him know early, he could make it. Well it was 3pm and I said me me two chicken parm sandwiches on huge garlic knots. Did NOT disappoint. So good I would definitely eat here again!!“

“Great place to eat. Drinks are not watered down.It's warm and cozy. Been coming here before and after covid. Owners have not changed. Very friendly and they always appreciate your business. Nothing bad on the menu. Food is excellent. Worth a stop and give them a try.“

“We hosted a small birthday party (maybe 16 people) at the Plumsted Grill and had such a great time ! Booking with Claire was smooth and she was very helpful to answer all of my questions ahead of time. Day of the staff and kitchen were top notch. Our server Patricia handled us all happily, with ease and was on top of everything we needed. The food and drinks came out quickly and everything was delicious. Would highly recommend!“

“The Town and Country diner has been a landmark in Borden Town for decades....Great place for meetings.....Good standard diner fare is served for a reasonable price....The atmosphere at Town and Country diner is what one has come to expect from the NJ diner.... Clean but far from austentatious the decor is reminiscent of the seventies...but clean...The Town and Country diner has several dining rooms making group accomodation more possible.The price is reasonable...while everyone's prices have skyrocketed during COVID, these have as well, but not to an outlandish degree.I would definitely go there again in the future..Parking: Diner has an adequate parking lot.Kid-friendliness: As most diners, the Town and Country diner is kid friendly...Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp for wheelchair accessibility“

“I have been coming there for years, they always go above and beyond to help me and the food has been excellent. Sometimes I get a bagel, sometimes a platter, and even next door I get a healthy acai bowl. The staff is friendly and greets me as I am a regular even though I am only in the area a handful of times per year. My kids love the bagels and ask to make a special trip. It's nice to have fresh food options where these chain places have all this food with tons of preservatives. Highly recommend“

“Being the night before Thanksgiving, it was VERY crowded in the bar area, so I was happy we had reservations! Even so, our server was polite and efficient. Food and drinks were great. Noise level very high, so next year, we'll choose the dining “

“We had a really good meal tonight! I had one of their salmon specials and my husband had a steak special! They were all great! Not to mention. As always, they're wonderful salad bar. We have been here several times and have also had their stuffed shrimp, they're roast duck, they're roast chicken, and a bunch of their other dishes which are all great!“

“Tried their garlic bagels for the first time recently...They were excellent!Crispy, chewy, and covered on top AND bottom with garlic. Tasty! And there was some Kosher salt mixed in with the garlic; gave it something extra.Truly a delicious Bagel.“

“Crab Imperial: Great, would eat again. Could be tricky to share. (Appetizer)Barone: Good. Liked the sauce.Cappucciono cake: Okay. Too sweet for me. Cream felt like it had very fine grains for sugar and I didn't like the texture. Could've been better with black coffee.Ricotta cake: Great! Willing to come back for more. Not too sweet, the texture was very light and crumbly. Very interesting.Overall a good experience.“

“This place ALWAYS delivers...I'm SO glad that I discovered it as there's such a limited amount of restaurants to chose from in the area...everything is great...bartenders/ waitresses/waiters and perfect cocktails and delicious food!!!“

“What can you say, it's Hooters. Breaded wings are excellent, drinks are beer or silly names with fun colors, waitresses are in tiny outfits. Our server was Kian, bubbly and fun, spectacular service. Looking for fine dining? Don't, it's Hooters. Looking for a pretty girl to bring you a cold beer and amazing wings? Stop in.“

“This is our neighborhood bar where everybody knows your name; great selection, fair pricing, consistently tasty food and the BEST bartenders in Mercer County. Just the perfect, comfortable (albeit outdated and in need of a refresh) place to chill.“

“Food and service here are great. Everyone from base comes here. Not everyone sits and eats but is usually a pick up and go. Food is made fresh from what I can tell. They have an open salad bar option which is cool. It's a nice spot to have a quick bite if you want or enjoy on the go.Parking: During lunch hours, the parking lot can become full very quick. And it's a little tight to navigate. Usually you do find a spot but it's not like you pull right into one.“