Allentown, Pennsylvania · The Queen City

Best Restaurants in Allentown

Our curated list of the 32 best restaurants in Allentown, PA. Ranked by Google reviews, local reputation, and our team's research. Updated for 2026.

Allentown has a wide restaurant range for a city its size — 32 kitchens in our rankings covering Thai, Indian, Mexican, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, and a steakhouse and seafood contingent. Most of it sits in the mid-range: fourteen of those restaurants land at two dollar signs, with seven in the budget tier, so this is a city where you can eat well without a special occasion. Seventeen of the 32 open on Sundays and twelve run late (10pm or later) on Friday or Saturday night.

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Union and Finch in Allentown, PA

Union and Finch

1528 W Union St, Allentown, PA 18102

4.5
(2,004 reviews)✓ Verified October 2026
$$$Top Pick

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.

2
The Shelby in Allentown, PA

The Shelby

707 N Krocks Rd, Allentown, PA 18106

4.6
(2,667 reviews)✓ Verified November 2026
$$

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
Wert's Cafe in Allentown, PAPhoto: Scott Watson via Google

Wert's Cafe

515 N 18th St, Allentown, PA 18104

4.6
(1,592 reviews)✓ Verified October 2026
$$

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.

5
Glasbern in Allentown, PAPhoto: Glasbern - A Historic Hotel of America via Google

Glasbern

2141 Packhouse Rd, Fogelsville, PA 18051

4.6
(1,078 reviews)✓ Verified November 2026

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

7
Amigos Mexican Grill in Allentown, PAPhoto: Amigos Mexican Grill via Google

Amigos Mexican Grill

932 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101

4.9
(3,999 reviews)✓ Verified November 2026
$

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.

9
Savory Grille in Allentown, PAPhoto: Paul Thurrott via Google

Savory Grille

2934 Seisholtzville Rd, Macungie, PA 18062

4.8
(590 reviews)✓ Verified November 2026
$$$$

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.

11
The Market Grille in Allentown, PAPhoto: Priscilla Cruz via Google

The Market Grille

1825 W Chew St, Allentown, PA 18104

4.9
(543 reviews)✓ Verified October 2026

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.

12
The Udder Bar in Allentown, PAPhoto: Philip Urban via Google

The Udder Bar

1852 W Allen St, Allentown, PA 18104

4.7
(1,398 reviews)✓ Verified November 2026
$

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

17
Swadee Thai House in Allentown, PAPhoto: Ngọc Thơ Dương via Google

Swadee Thai House

302 Main St, Emmaus, PA 18049

4.7
(621 reviews)✓ Verified November 2026
$$

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.

18
Wafa's Kitchen in Allentown, PAPhoto: Wafa's Kitchen via Google

Wafa's Kitchen

515 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101

4.9
(226 reviews)✓ Verified November 2026
$

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.

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East Penn Diner in Allentown, PAPhoto: The Marrics via Google

East Penn Diner

1418 Chestnut St, Emmaus, PA 18049

4.5
(2,336 reviews)✓ Verified November 2026
$

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.

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Asian Taste Indo in Allentown, PAPhoto: Asian Taste Indo via Google

Asian Taste Indo

1201 Linden St, Allentown, PA 18102

4.9
(169 reviews)✓ Verified November 2026
$

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.

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Thai Avenue in Allentown, PAPhoto: Ivy Chen via Google

Thai Avenue

4791 W Tilghman St, Allentown, PA 18104

4.6
(540 reviews)✓ Verified October 2026
$$

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

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The Fan Cave in Allentown, PAPhoto: The Fan Cave via Google

The Fan Cave

1102 Lehigh St, Allentown, PA 18103

4.9
(129 reviews)✓ Verified November 2026

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

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Batch Microcreamery in Allentown, PAPhoto: Amie Tran via Google

Batch Microcreamery

1160 S Krocks Rd, Allentown, PA 18106

4.9
(189 reviews)✓ Verified October 2026
$

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best restaurant in Allentown PA?

Amigos Mexican Grill holds the strongest record in our Allentown rankings at 4.9 stars across nearly 4,000 Google reviews. The Shelby (4.6, 2,600-plus reviews) and Youell's Oyster House (4.6, 2,500-plus) are the other two with review counts deep enough to be treated as settled.

Where can you eat late in Allentown?

Twelve of the 32 restaurants in our Allentown rankings stay open until 10pm or later on Friday or Saturday night. Check the specific listing before you go, since weeknight hours are usually shorter.

Are Allentown restaurants open on Sundays?

Seventeen of the 32 restaurants we track in Allentown are open Sunday. The rest are worth checking individually before you plan a Sunday meal.

Is there outdoor seating at Allentown restaurants?

Eight of the 32 restaurants in our Allentown rankings report outdoor seating in verified Google data. That is a smaller share than Easton or Bethlehem, so if patio dining is the point, those two cities give you more to choose from.

How expensive are restaurants in Allentown?

The mix leans affordable. Of the Allentown restaurants in our rankings, seven sit in the budget tier, fourteen are mid-range, three are upscale, and one is in the top price bracket.