The 117 Best Restaurants
in Lehigh Valley

4.7 stars from 1,800-plus reviews. Reservations, curbside pickup, and a group-friendly room make it a dependable downtown booking.

4.5 stars from more than 1,900 reviews. Live music, outdoor seating, and all-day service make it one of the more versatile rooms in the city.

More than 1,600 Google reviews at 4.6 is a deep track record. It takes reservations, has a children's menu and vegetarian options, and handles groups.

4.7 stars across 900-plus reviews at the top of the price range. Outdoor seating and free parking, and it is worth booking well ahead.

4.6 stars across 2,600-plus reviews. Live music, outdoor seating, and a children's menu mean it works for both a date and a family night.

4.7 stars across 2,200-plus reviews, a large sample by any measure. A dinner-out choice at the higher end of the price range.

4.5 stars over 2,400-plus reviews. The late-night kitchen is genuinely useful downtown, and outdoor seating opens up in warm months.

4.4 stars across 2,841 reviews, a free parking lot, and a room that works for groups and kids.

4.7 stars across 259 reviews, a free parking lot, and seating for groups.

4.5 stars over 2,400-plus reviews. The fixed-price weeknight dinner is reason enough to plan around Sunday through Thursday.

4.7 stars across 1,400-plus reviews. Outdoor seating, free parking, and a menu broad enough to satisfy a table that cannot agree.

4.6 stars across 2,150 reviews, with reservations and outdoor seating.

Rated 4.6 across more than 800 reviews. Vegetarian options and a kid-friendly room make it a practical stop before or after something on the south side.

4.9 stars across 350-plus reviews in the higher price tier. Book ahead: dinner service with reservations is the whole model here.

4.7 stars across 1,100-plus reviews. Parking is on the street only, so allow a few extra minutes on a busy night.

4.4 stars across 1,643 reviews and a free parking lot at the Promenade Shops.

The review count is still small, but it averages 4.9 stars so far. Worth knowing about if you are in Hellertown and want a proper sit-down meal.

4.3 stars across 1,684 reviews, with reservations and outdoor seating on Main Street.

4.7 stars across nearly 800 reviews. Free lot parking and an accessible entrance and restroom, which matters with a stroller in tow.

4.4 stars across more than 1,800 reviews, so plenty of people have weighed in. Call ahead for hours and current service options.

4.6 stars across more than 3,100 Google reviews, a rare volume for the area. Good for groups, good for watching sports, and there is a children's menu.

4.6 stars across more than 1,500 reviews, a free lot, and a fully accessible dining room. A dependable pick when the group wants a sit-down burger and a drink.

4.6 stars across 1,077 reviews on the Google listing for the Fogelsville inn.

4.5 stars across 979 reviews, with reservations and outdoor seating downtown.

A neighborhood-feeling room with 4.7 stars from 760-plus reviewers, vegetarian options, and coffee. Free street parking is a genuine advantage on that block.

4.5 stars across 600-plus reviews at the top price tier. An elegant, quiet option for a group dinner, with free lot parking right outside.

4.7 stars from more than 440 Google reviews, and between the vegetarian options and the kid-friendly room it handles a group with mixed tastes.

4.7 stars across 460 reviews. Delivery, curbside pickup, free parking, and full wheelchair access give it more range than most.

4.9 stars from 1,700-plus reviews, a room set up for groups, and free parking. A solid pick when you want a long, shared meal.

5.0 stars across 3,700-plus Google reviews puts it among the most-reviewed places in the city, and the price stays at a single dollar sign.

Rated 4.5 across more than 1,350 reviews. Outdoor seating and a children's menu soften what is otherwise a sophisticated dinner spot.

4.8 stars across more than 550 reviews at the top price tier. Worth the drive out of town when the occasion calls for it.

4.8 stars across 2,100-plus Google reviews, which is a lot of goodwill for a farm stop well off the main roads.

4.9 stars across 800-plus reviews. Reservations plus a room that works for groups make it a practical choice for a larger table.

4.8 stars across 500-plus reviews, a children's menu, and a free lot out front. A practical weekday lunch stop that does not turn into a parking exercise.

4.9 stars across 800-plus reviews at the lowest price tier. Coffee, space for groups, and a fully wheelchair-accessible setup.

More than 5,000 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars, which is a lot of people agreeing. Free lot, children's menu, and vegetarian options.

A perfect 5-star average across 1,100-plus Google reviews is rare. Good for kids, good for groups, and dog friendly, so bringing the whole crew is not a problem.

4.4 stars over roughly 1,400 reviews. Live music, outdoor seating, and a jazz brunch that gives the weekend a plan.

4.6 stars from 1,200-plus reviews at the higher end of the price range. Vegetarian options and a children's menu keep it more flexible than most upscale rooms.

4.6 stars across nearly 2,500 reviews. The rooftop garden is the draw in warm weather, and a children's menu covers the family dinners.

4.2 stars over 1,200-plus reviews. Live music and outdoor seating downtown, with a children's menu for when the whole family comes.

4.4 stars across just over 1,000 reviews at the top price tier. Outdoor seating gives it more range than the price suggests.

Nearly 500 reviews at 4.9 stars. Listed as good for watching sports and dog friendly, with free parking, so it flexes to whatever the day turns into.

4.2 stars across roughly 800 reviews. Free parking, a children's menu, and vegetarian options make it easy to bring a mixed group.

4.7 stars across almost 2,000 Google reviews at the lowest price tier. Good for kids and for groups, which is exactly the point.

Five stars across 320-plus reviews, free lot and street parking, and a kid-friendly room make this an easy weeknight call.

4.8 stars across 85 reviews. Open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings.

4.8 stars from nearly 700 reviews, free parking in a lot and on the street, and enough space for groups.

4.7 stars across 1,300-plus reviews. Free parking in a lot, on the street, and in a garage, plus full wheelchair access.

4.8 stars from 550-plus reviews and a kid-friendly room, on a stretch of downtown where street parking is free.

More than 1,100 Google reviews averaging 4.7 is real consensus for a lunch counter, and outdoor seating plus a children's menu help when you have kids in tow.

4.7 stars across 1,000-plus reviews. Dog friendly, good for groups, fully wheelchair accessible, and easy to park at.

4.9 stars from more than 320 reviews at the cheapest price tier, with free street parking and a room that works for kids.

4.8 stars across 370-plus reviews. Parking options are unusually plentiful for downtown, from free lots to garages, and the space handles groups.

4.7 stars across 900-plus reviews, a children's menu, space for groups, and free lot parking add up to a low-friction weeknight dinner.

4.7 stars across 900-plus reviews at a one-dollar-sign price. Good for watching sports, good for groups, and free parking.

4.9 stars across nearly 300 reviews. Fully wheelchair accessible, and the patio plus the kids' menu make it workable for families.

4.8 stars from more than 430 reviews, free parking, and full wheelchair access. An easy morning stop on the highway side of Easton.

4.3 stars from more than 550 reviews. The outdoor seating and valet make it the easy answer for a dressed-up night downtown.

4.9 stars from 250-plus reviews. If you need a plant-based option that a mixed group will still be happy with, this is a straightforward answer in south Bethlehem.

Rated 4.4 across more than 110 reviews. Parking is street or garage, so it fits best into a walking trip around the south side.

4.7 stars across 680-plus reviews, plus a children's menu, vegetarian options, group seating, and a free lot. Weekend brunch without circling for a space.

4.7 stars across 630-plus reviews. Reservations, group seating, and full wheelchair access; note that parking on this block is paid.

4.7 stars from 600-plus reviews. Cocktails, free parking, group seating, and full wheelchair access add up to an easy night out in Emmaus.

4.6 stars across roughly 1,350 reviews. Outdoor seating, a children's menu, and room for groups make it a dependable neighborhood option.

4.7 stars across 530-plus reviews. A children's menu, group seating, free parking, and full wheelchair access tick most of the weeknight-dinner boxes.

4.7 stars across 570-plus reviews. Wine, dessert, and vegetarian options, plus free parking, make it workable for a mixed group.

4.7 stars from more than 530 reviews. Outdoor seating, coffee, and vegetarian options, in a residential pocket where street parking is free.

A 4.9 average across 220-plus Google reviews is a lot of agreement at this price point, and reservations, vegetarian options, and step-free access make it easy to bring people along.

4.8 stars across 500-plus reviews. Free lot parking and a room that takes groups, which is not always easy to find in the smaller boroughs.

4.3 stars across 119 reviews, with reservations, at Historic Hotel Bethlehem.

4.7 stars across 500-plus reviews. Vegetarian options, outdoor seating, and a kid-friendly room, with street parking nearby.

4.8 stars across 150-plus reviews. Kid-friendly and group-friendly, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating.

4.8 stars across nearly 290 reviews. A useful option for anyone south of Bethlehem, with vegetarian dishes and a kid-friendly room.

Nearly 480 reviews averaging 4.7 for a counter that does not even seat you says the food carries it. Free street parking and a step-free entrance.

4.6 stars over 940-plus reviews. Free lot parking, a children's menu, and space for groups make the drive out easy to justify.

A 4.7 rating across 420-plus reviews, free lot and street parking, and outdoor seating that makes it an easy weeknight stop with kids.

4.5 stars from 2,300-plus reviews at the cheapest price tier. Free parking and a children's menu make it a standard family breakfast stop.

4.6 stars across 750-plus reviews. A modest, family-friendly mainstay with free parking, outdoor seating, and a children's menu.

Rated 4.7 across roughly 330 Google reviews. Outdoor seating, a children's menu, and a free lot keep morning visits with the family simple.

4.6 stars from more than 740 reviews at the lowest price tier. Hard to beat when you want a cheap, quick dinner downtown.

4.6 stars over 700-plus reviews, with free parking, a dog-friendly patio, and a children's menu. Good value for a casual group meal.

4.9 stars across more than 150 reviews at a one-dollar-sign price point. A reliable pick for Thai food without driving to the suburbs.

A 4.7 rating across 240-plus Google reviews. Street parking, outdoor seating, and room for groups make it a reliable downtown lunch.

4.7 stars over 320-plus reviews, and BYOB keeps the bill down for a night out. Good for groups, with free and paid parking close by.

Rated 4.7 across more than 320 reviews. Reservations help given how snug the room is, and the rotating specials give regulars a reason to return.

4.6 stars across 180-plus reviews. A free lot, outdoor seating, and a children's menu make it an easy pick for a family dinner.

4.6 stars from 520-plus reviews. Dog friendly, kid friendly, and set up for groups, which is a hard combination to find in one place.

4.6 stars across more than 520 reviews. A small, warm room with free parking that suits a quiet dinner more than a crowd.

4.8 stars across nearly 170 reviews. Reservations and a room built for groups make it a reasonable place to start or end an evening downtown.

4.8 stars from more than 160 reviews. Coffee, a children's menu, and room for groups, all with free street parking.

4.7 stars from about 245 reviews. Between live music, dessert, and a children's menu, it covers a wider range of evenings than most brewpubs.

4.9 stars, though from a smaller pool of about 116 reviews. Set up for groups, with free street parking outside.

4.5 stars across more than 900 reviews. A full bar, vegetarian options, and free parking make it a low-effort family dinner.

4.8 stars across 145 reviews. Worth knowing about when you are shopping for Italian groceries rather than looking for a table.

4.5 stars across more than 600 reviews. Free lot parking, a children's menu, and space for groups keep the upscale pricing approachable.

4.4 stars from more than 1,550 reviews. Tableside cooking plus a children's menu makes it a straightforward choice for birthdays and groups.

4.8 stars from 100-plus reviewers, with tables outside and a room that works for kids. Plan on a meter or a garage, since there is no lot.

4.6 stars across roughly 210 reviews. Free lot and garage parking, room for groups, and screens for the game make it an easy weeknight choice.

4.5 stars from more than 400 reviews. The range of the menu makes it a good answer when nobody in the car can agree.

4.6 stars over nearly 200 reviews. A dressier downtown dinner that still accommodates kids and groups, with garage parking a short walk away.

4.8 stars, though from only 86 reviews so far. Free parking, full wheelchair access, and vegetarian options on the menu.

Vegetarian options and a kid-friendly room widen things out beyond the usual counter menu, and 4.9 stars from 75 reviewers suggests the regulars are content.

An inexpensive morning option with 4.8 stars across 90-plus reviews. It takes reservations and is wheelchair accessible throughout, which is not always true of a small storefront.

4.4 stars from more than 870 reviews. Free parking and a kid-friendly room make it an unfussy weeknight sushi option.

Rated 4.7 over about 100 reviews, at diner prices. It also takes reservations, which is unusual and useful when you are bringing kids.

4.3 stars across more than 2,600 reviews. Sports on the screens, outdoor seating, and a children's menu make it an all-purpose group spot.

4.2 stars from roughly 675 reviews at the highest price tier. Dinner service only, so plan it as the evening rather than a stop along the way.

Worth keeping in your contacts for a party as much as for a plate. 4.4 stars from just under 90 reviews, free parking, and a wheelchair-accessible entrance.

4.3 stars over about 120 reviews. Portuguese cooking is thin on the ground around here, and free parking makes the short trip out painless.

4.2 stars across more than 900 reviews. Live music, a spot on the square, and a kitchen that handles both a snack and a full dinner.

4.1 stars from more than 1,700 reviews. Live music and outdoor seating make it one of the livelier rooms downtown.

4.0 stars across more than 1,200 reviews. A family-friendly room right on Main Street, with live music and outdoor seating in season.

4.9 stars from 500-plus reviews and a price range that stays cheap. Good for kids and for groups, which is most of what an ice cream stop needs to be.

A 4.9-star average from nearly 200 reviews, with delivery on offer and a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking.

4.7 stars from 340-plus reviews. Outdoor seating, a children's menu, and a room good for watching sports cover most kinds of table.