Restaurants in Wilkes-Barre
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Best Restaurants
“Awesome place to eat! Amazing vibes, great service, great portions and so delicious! Definitely adding it to our regular rotation! I’m so glad we decided to eat here!”
“We ate there for the first time , the atmosphere and staff where great.Quick service food was great will be back again soon.”
“A staple in the northeastern Pennsylvania cuisine scene.
White tablecloth fine dining, menu excellent , genuinely welcoming.. they have a cozy little bar for a table for two on a busy night. Staff is wonderful, truly great service and I believe there is a gentleman that opens the door for the guests ( at least that's what my mom told me ). Also I'd like to know that they chose to put those tablecloth mats on each table, so your plates don't ping off the tabletop, things sit nice, comfy on the elbows.. As a dweeb, I take notice of those extra touches.. just sayin'
Delicious traditional dishes, but with a real touch of genuine.
They put craft and dedication to cooking these traditional dishes.
The staff is one of the finest in the area, service was outstanding I would say make sure to order the special. Even though you might not know what it is, you can trust that this kitchen will deliver an amazing plate.
Recently I went there with my parents, and they reminded me to wear something nice and make sure I don't have any holes in my jeans.. haha!
That's the kind of place this is in a great way.
Isabella has been doing it great for I would say almost 20 years one of my best friends used to cook their way back when and was always regarded as a very great kitchen in the area.
Always a great choice.
Thank you very much Isabella I will see you again! See you around!
- JD∆”
“Un Lugar acogedor para estar en familia. Las atenciones al cliente excelente, con respeto y amabilidad. Higiene, buen sabor sobre todo y una presentación en cada plato perfecta. 110% recomendado. Gracias porque a WILKESBARE le hacía falta un lugar con clase y familiar.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“Jesse was our waiter, he was fantastic! Very accommodating, friendly, and pleasant! Food was excellent as well as excellent service! Will definitely be making the 2hr trip to come back!”
“We loved our waiter Jared. He made great suggestions being our first time there. Everything was delicious. We will visit again!”
Restaurants with Delivery
“The BEST PIZZA! Wing pizza with blue cheese/pizza cheese/wing sauce and their famous red sauce! It’s just awesome! It hits the sweet side and a bit of spice !! Just too good! There’s no pizza that comes close! Yummy! Along with any other pizza with toppings! Win win !”
“A staple in the northeastern Pennsylvania cuisine scene.
White tablecloth fine dining, menu excellent , genuinely welcoming.. they have a cozy little bar for a table for two on a busy night. Staff is wonderful, truly great service and I believe there is a gentleman that opens the door for the guests ( at least that's what my mom told me ). Also I'd like to know that they chose to put those tablecloth mats on each table, so your plates don't ping off the tabletop, things sit nice, comfy on the elbows.. As a dweeb, I take notice of those extra touches.. just sayin'
Delicious traditional dishes, but with a real touch of genuine.
They put craft and dedication to cooking these traditional dishes.
The staff is one of the finest in the area, service was outstanding I would say make sure to order the special. Even though you might not know what it is, you can trust that this kitchen will deliver an amazing plate.
Recently I went there with my parents, and they reminded me to wear something nice and make sure I don't have any holes in my jeans.. haha!
That's the kind of place this is in a great way.
Isabella has been doing it great for I would say almost 20 years one of my best friends used to cook their way back when and was always regarded as a very great kitchen in the area.
Always a great choice.
Thank you very much Isabella I will see you again! See you around!
- JD∆”
“Food is really good at Wilkes-Barre location along with staff very friendly!! My only complaint is that the air conditioner is terrible still warm & uncomfortable...definitely need to have it serviced to make sure customers are comfortable eating or could walk out to go to Olive Garden to more comfortable & cooled off why people go out to eat so not have to around hot stove.”
“The food. The menus was crafted with care and thoughtfulness. I enjoyed every dish we tried. Service was friendly and fast. Wine was awesome and I got to meet Sal, an owner who fills your water and takes your dishes away. The best you can expect.”
Online Reservation Available
“I needed gas and happened to see this small food trailer with a few customers, the aroma coming from the food was amazing. I had never had halal food before so while there was no line I walked over to check it out. The woman working allowed me to taste the chicken and it was delicious. I asked how it was served and she said I'll make you a combination platter. She piled up a container with a seasoned long grain rice with chickpeas in a sauce, a big scoop of seasoned chicken and a scoop of cubed lamb. She recommended the white sauce on everything but not knowing what it was I asked for just a little. Hands down one of the tastiest meals I've had and extremely filling from the large portion.
Update: September '25
I happened to be in Wilkes-Barre again today and I saw the food truck, There was again a line and I remembered that I liked the food, its been about a year and I couldn't remember what I had or liked. When I got to the window the same friendly woman was working. I said I don't remember what I had but it was chicken and something else she said ahh it was chicken with lamb over rice. How did she remember me from a year ago?! She asked if I wanted the chickpeas and I said yes so she gave a big scoop. I than said extra white sauce because it was amazing on the entire dish. It was as delicious as I remember and now that I'm sitting here stuffed I wanted to post a review. I absolutely recommend you to try this place. The food and service is amazing. I could see this place doing well with a brick and mortar location but I'm sure that would cause a price increase. A full overflowing Styrofoam container of the above with a can of ice cold soda was $10 and that cant be beat as I'll likely be full all day off this meal.”
“We had an overall good experience. Our wait staff was wonderful! Detailed, attentive, unassuming. The young men that were clearing or filling water were excellent too. Our food was delicious. However, it was my mother-in-law’s first visit. She has ambulation issues and walks slowly. We entered the casino floor which is gated off from the shops and restaurants. We did not realize we could not enter the restaurant from our position without going back to the front entrance. There was a gate located about 20 ft from the restaurant and I had hoped that if we asked them to open it for a disabled patron they may be able to help. I called to the (5 or 6) women behind the host station. They looked at me and ignored me. I called out again and a woman came out to talk to us. It was obvious she was unhappy to help. I asked if the gate could bel opened to allow my mother to cross the isle without going all the way back. She (later found out her name was Dawn and she was one of two managers) was dismissive, short and offered no assistance, no empathy. And she finished by saying “this IS a casino”. Which I found insultingly obvious. I suspect she didn’t realize we had a reservation. I suspect Dawn didn’t realize we were going to be her customers. I didn’t mention it - but shouldn’t they be hospitable to even the casino goers? It’s wasn’t a big deal in the scheme of life. But it did put a dark cloud over our dinner. I’ve been to Ruth Chris many times at many different locations. I’ve never been treated poorly. I won’t be returning the Wilkes-Barre location.”
“We had excellent dinners tonight at Cork! There are so many options to chose from on the menu. There's definitely something for everyone! My dinner came with sweet mashed potatoes and they were amazing! Our waiter Justin was also very attentive along with the rest of the staff. :)”
“We came to this restaurant on our second night in town. The hostess sat us next to a window where we could watch the creek. As we were waiting for our food, we were able to watch the employees make sushi which was kind of cool. Our server was extremely dry and not friendly at all. We ordered a beef and asparagus appetizer which neither of us had seen before. This was sooo good. I ordered salmon hibachi, the person I was with got the duck. Both meals were well seasoned, had a lot of flavor, and had great portion sizes. The dollar amount for the meals weren't bad.”
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Amazing food, delicious drinks, and great service! Everything came out fresh and full of flavor from the appetizers to the entrées. Perfect spot for a night out, highly recommend!”
“I had dinner there with friends and everything was super. The food was delicious, and the service was even better. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking for a great meal and very good waitress and bartender.”
24 Hour Restaurants
“After spending a night at Trumps rally we needed a good breakfast. Being out of the area, the hotel recommended D's Diner. Great recommendation, food was great at a fair price and service was super. We all left satisfied. A true family owned restaurant when you see the owners working with staff to keep things flowing during peek time. I would highly recommend D's diner.”
“I love being here. They are always attentive to their customers needs! They keep on top of maintenance! So far, they have been great at serving their customers! & I trust in Hod that they will continue to strive in their Goal & accomplishment! They care for their employees deeply! They are an encouragement and I love them! & GOD LOVES THEM MORE! Amen 🙏🏼”
“My family and I went for my sister’s birthday on Monday. Everyone was so friendly and the food was excellent! We loved when they sang happy birthday to her. The energy of the staff reminded me of the Chi Chi’s back in the day. We will return.”
“We had an overall good experience. Our wait staff was wonderful! Detailed, attentive, unassuming. The young men that were clearing or filling water were excellent too. Our food was delicious. However, it was my mother-in-law’s first visit. She has ambulation issues and walks slowly. We entered the casino floor which is gated off from the shops and restaurants. We did not realize we could not enter the restaurant from our position without going back to the front entrance. There was a gate located about 20 ft from the restaurant and I had hoped that if we asked them to open it for a disabled patron they may be able to help. I called to the (5 or 6) women behind the host station. They looked at me and ignored me. I called out again and a woman came out to talk to us. It was obvious she was unhappy to help. I asked if the gate could bel opened to allow my mother to cross the isle without going all the way back. She (later found out her name was Dawn and she was one of two managers) was dismissive, short and offered no assistance, no empathy. And she finished by saying “this IS a casino”. Which I found insultingly obvious. I suspect she didn’t realize we had a reservation. I suspect Dawn didn’t realize we were going to be her customers. I didn’t mention it - but shouldn’t they be hospitable to even the casino goers? It’s wasn’t a big deal in the scheme of life. But it did put a dark cloud over our dinner. I’ve been to Ruth Chris many times at many different locations. I’ve never been treated poorly. I won’t be returning the Wilkes-Barre location.”
Takeout Restaurants
“Mission BBQ catered our wedding, and we truly cannot recommend them highly enough! The food was absolutely amazing—delicious, fresh, and a total hit with all of our guests—but what really set them apart was their exceptional service. The team went above and beyond to make our day special. They prepared custom plates just for me and my husband, packaged up all the leftovers, and even left us a thoughtfully packed meal for the end of the night. Every detail was handled with such care and consideration, and it made the entire experience feel seamless and stress-free. Mission BBQ brought not only incredible food but also warmth, professionalism, and genuine hospitality. We’re so grateful for their role in our big day—it wouldn’t have been the same without them!”
“Un Lugar acogedor para estar en familia. Las atenciones al cliente excelente, con respeto y amabilidad. Higiene, buen sabor sobre todo y una presentación en cada plato perfecta. 110% recomendado. Gracias porque a WILKESBARE le hacía falta un lugar con clase y familiar.”
“I got my usual Sunday morning takeout shortly after 10am on 9/14. I could tell as soon as I looked at my meal that it was skillfully prepared by someone who cared. I had the Eggs Benedict from the senior menu, and it was done to perfection. I enjoyed every bite. Kudos to the chef on duty. I appreciate and acknowledge your effort. The staff is friendly and knows me by name, making me feel special. 5 stars to you all!”
“I don't normally endorse just any restaurant, but we stumbled upon the best Mexican restaurant in the area. La Cantina Amigon on S. Main Street in Wilkes-Barre is the place you need to go when you're craving excellent Mexican food, great service (see Delia), and fair prices. 😋👍🏻👍🏻 🌮”
“We had excellent dinners tonight at Cork! There are so many options to chose from on the menu. There's definitely something for everyone! My dinner came with sweet mashed potatoes and they were amazing! Our waiter Justin was also very attentive along with the rest of the staff. :)”
“Was the best date night ever, amazing food and Ambience. Can’t wait to come back and bring my Parents to enjoy the rich tasty food. Oh and the dessert is heaven on earth. This is just like a high end NYC restaurant just for half price.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“I went there today with my husband for a "date". We wanted something different. We were NOT let down! We came in the middle of a kids party and were welcomed and shown a seat even though they were overwhelmed with kids and their parents. I watched as they treated the kids AND parents with respect and laughter. Hard to do nowadays. The coffee is great! Husband had the Phantom and he was impressed. I will be back with my kids! It's scary enough to be interesting for adults but "fun" enough for even small kids. Nothing jumps out at you. Great place to find books by local authors.”
“Food is really good at Wilkes-Barre location along with staff very friendly!! My only complaint is that the air conditioner is terrible still warm & uncomfortable...definitely need to have it serviced to make sure customers are comfortable eating or could walk out to go to Olive Garden to more comfortable & cooled off why people go out to eat so not have to around hot stove.”
“Friendly staff, clean shop, and really great food. I had an outstanding chicken parm sub. Lightly toasted, melty cheese, properly cooked chicken, and really favorable sauce. It was packaged so it was still piping hot when I brought it home. Close to Hampton in & Hilton Garden Inn. It will be on my list of places to return to when I travel thru Wilkes-Barre.”
“cheese steak was amazing,, great quick friendly service.”
“Love Franklin’s go there often. Yesterday we tried to sit outside on a beautiful afternoon however, we were disturbed by an individual with an amplifier and a microphone, professing religion, and the Bible to the point where his volume was disruptive to our meal. Employee of Franklin indicated that he’s been told about this before. Call the mayor’s office. His secretary says it’s permissible and that if it bothers me for me to call 911 for the police to handle. Spent a lot of money between drinks and dinner there not happy at all. Wilkes-Barre‘s administration want people to come downtown and patronize businesses. I’m not gonna go down there if I’m gonna have to listen to that for two hours.”
“My family and I had some friend over Saturday evening and wanted to keep it simple with pizza. Our order was a plain, pepperoni and a grandma. As usual every pie was so fresh and delicious. My favorite will always be the grandma, just the right amount of pesto oil, thin and crispy. While I forget his name, the tall gentleman with glasses, who I assume is the manager, is always so polite and keeps things moving behind the counter. Dino’s will always be a pizza that I enjoy and highly recommend!!!!”
“Went to eat on May 18 and the food and service were very good. The meat was perfectly cooked”
“Love sitting at the bar and grabbing a drink with my friends! Their peach martini is definitely my fave!”
Cheap Eats
“I had just missed my flight back home and after 5 hours at the airport things began to look rather grim. I then decided to take a walk and by complete luck happened to use this location as a pickup spot for my Uber. What started as me wanting a small snack then turned into a newfound appreciation for Somali cuisine and an eating experience I will have yet to forget. Tawakal Halal gave me the best food and service in about 14 minutes than other establishments have managed to give me in an hour, so great in fact, that I wouldn’t have forgiven myself if I didn’t go a second time before I left. The food by itself is beyond amazing and I could write a whole review entirely on how great the food is, however, my personal favorites were the Goat Biryani and the Halwa as an excellent dessert option after. In addition to the food, the service here was amazing as well. The staff were always making sure I had everything I needed and doing everything they could to make my experience there a pleasant one, even offering me tea as I waited for my Uber. All in all, the best way I could describe this café to anyone wanting to know more about it is that it is truly everything you could ever ask for in a dining experience: fantastic food and amazing service. It even no longer made me upset that I missed my flight that day for if I hadn’t, I would have never been able to find this gem of a café. Thank you, Tawakal Halal, so much for giving me an experience I will never forget and know that when I return to Boston, you can bet the first stop on my itinerary will be your café. (The photos used in this review were taken from Tawakal Halal’s Instagram page with permission from Tawakal Halal)”
“My name is Patrick Wesley and my Mother Judy are big food people and we needed to let everybody know about an amazing place for dinner if you love Mexican Food!
The food was exceptional but we were most impressed with the great energy and generosity of the Staff that was working.
Humbly speaking but We are both Food Service Experts and the Customer Service we received this evening was refreshing and delightful. We are thankful.
Huge shoutouts to Jaden, Alana and Adam.
You all deserve a raise!
Everybody Get yourselves to this spot! “Taco Tuesdays” is a dream!”
“When my Jeep grenaded it’s serpentine belt I pulled into the owners lot where I was greeted by Don and Vicky, they looked at my car, insisted I come in to stay warm and even gave me a few pints to take the sting of breaking down away! It doesn’t hurt they like the Steelers either! I will be back soon for real with my wife to say hello”
“My husband and I had dinner here on 092725. We started with calamari as our appetizer, and I had the salmon picatta and my husband had a strip steak. We could not have been more pleased. The calamari was excellent and our salads were fresh and delicious. The salmon and steak were cooked to perfection, and our server was very attentive, professional and polite. We could not have asked for more.”
“Everything about this bar/ night club is fantastic, Shaun the manager, the person who runs this place does such a great job with everything he does keeping the patrons and the atmosphere safe and happy, he's so inviting with his positive attitude. I highly recommend this place.”
“The only "seafood" I consume is Haddock , Cod, Halibut and Tilapia, but: this is the one and only place I would and do purchase these from. Always clean, friendly staff, and excellent products. If you're not in the mood to cook, try their cooked meals, platters, etc. Have been purchasing from here for years and will continue to do so.”
“We came to this restaurant on our second night in town. The hostess sat us next to a window where we could watch the creek. As we were waiting for our food, we were able to watch the employees make sushi which was kind of cool. Our server was extremely dry and not friendly at all. We ordered a beef and asparagus appetizer which neither of us had seen before. This was sooo good. I ordered salmon hibachi, the person I was with got the duck. Both meals were well seasoned, had a lot of flavor, and had great portion sizes. The dollar amount for the meals weren't bad.”
“I hosted a 30th birthday party here for my friend and everything was fantastic! was able to add some touches with permission from the restaurant, staff was very kind and attentive. Definitely reccomend !”
Latest Reviews
“I got my usual Sunday morning takeout shortly after 10am on 9/14. I could tell as soon as I looked at my meal that it was skillfully prepared by someone who cared. I had the Eggs Benedict from the senior menu, and it was done to perfection. I enjoyed every bite. Kudos to the chef on duty. I appreciate and acknowledge your effort. The staff is friendly and knows me by name, making me feel special. 5 stars to you all!”
“This is the second time it was dried out. No taste. And the bottled garlic that they are using was so over powering it for Ed it down. And I asked for a little more sauce. When it came. It was all dried. Like it was sitting g under the heat lamp a long time. This is the second time. And it had no taste. Twice . And the prices have gone sky high for. Pasta. 17 for a lousy dish of clams in sauce that had no taste. I’m very sorry we loved co I g here for years. But the food is. O share what it is. Most likely there is no one watching how this is prepared”
“When my Jeep grenaded it’s serpentine belt I pulled into the owners lot where I was greeted by Don and Vicky, they looked at my car, insisted I come in to stay warm and even gave me a few pints to take the sting of breaking down away! It doesn’t hurt they like the Steelers either! I will be back soon for real with my wife to say hello”
“The only "seafood" I consume is Haddock , Cod, Halibut and Tilapia, but: this is the one and only place I would and do purchase these from. Always clean, friendly staff, and excellent products. If you're not in the mood to cook, try their cooked meals, platters, etc. Have been purchasing from here for years and will continue to do so.”
Most Popular Restaurants
“I was at Millers in W-B on 4/27, which was also the night of a concert up the street. It was packed. The staff at the front door were SO NICE! We waited at least 30 min at the bar with no eye contact from either bartender. Then, a man who was I’m assuming a server jumped back and served us. We were so thankful and he was also, SO NICE!!!! We sat at the bar for one hour until our table was ready. I used to bartend, so I get it that you can be busy, but at least acknowledge the customers. I also observed arguing between staff and then apologies. I’m assuming, bc it was busy and the main bar tender was stressed, but take that behind the scenes. When we finally got to our table we had Zachary as our server who was PHENOMENAL!!!!! He knew we had a show to get to. He was attentive, friendly, funny and the BEST! I would probably go back, bc the French dip was delicious, but not on a busy night.”
“After spending a night at Trumps rally we needed a good breakfast. Being out of the area, the hotel recommended D's Diner. Great recommendation, food was great at a fair price and service was super. We all left satisfied. A true family owned restaurant when you see the owners working with staff to keep things flowing during peek time. I would highly recommend D's diner.”
“Today was a good day we had a good time . The food was good the service was ok but she should have offered up the olive garden experience on a special birthday visit. No suggestions for drinks no suggestions on appetizers, no pre bus but food was good company was better and all was great.”
“Red Lobster in Wilkes-Barre Township, never disappoints us. My friend Bobby and I enjoyed a post Valentine Lobster dinner on Monday. It was phenomenal! Bonnie was our waitress, and as usual went above and beyond make sure we were satisfied. It was absolutely amazing! ( and so was Bonnie)”
“I love going to this restaurant with my family! Beautiful atmosphere, delicious food and good service! I highly recommend this restaurant and I give it five stars Because of the friendly, enjoyable and Wonderful atmosphere, the variety and the exceptionally tasty food And the wonderful people who work there and treat you very nice”
New Restaurants
“Starbucks (every where) have always been slow - it's just the nature of the beast. Their addition of the drive thru to many of their stores has always baffled me - there is always a line inside, so why did you think adding a drive thru wouldn't add to everyone's wait time - inside and out. That said this location was very nice. You just have to want to add 20-30 minutes to your schedule if you go.”
“Great place to grab a bite. Food is flavorful and service was friendly. They are reasonably priced (almost too much so) especially with the rising cost of takeout these days. You get a lot of food for your money here.
The only reason I’m giving atmosphere 4 stars is because of the lack of parking and there’s not that many seats for dining in. But most people take their food to go and whenever I’ve visited I usually have no trouble finding a seat (though as word gets out about this place that may not be the case for long).
Check it out, you won’t be disappointed.”
“My husband and I came in late for a replacement order Saturday night expecting to be treated the way you're normally treated when you go ANYWHERE for a replacement after an issue; but boy, we're we wrong! The crew that were working that night went above and beyond! Our food was replaced quickly, was hot, fresh, beautifully presented and excellent!! Antonio, Nathan, & Dalton were 3 of the most wonderful employees I think we've ever encountered!! These 3 gentlemen were so kind and helpful and friendly, they should be training the rest of the staff because they KNOW how to treat not only customers, but people. Burger King should be extremely proud of the 3 employees who not only took pride in their jobs, but took pride in themselves as well, which you don't see often in the younger generation anymore. I will definitely come back to this particular store!! Good job, guys!”
“Shayna was our server and she was amazing! Food was awesome, drinks were great, Best dinner ever!”