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.
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.
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.
Henry's Salt of the Sea
1926 W Allen St, Allentown, PA 18104
4.7 stars across 1,100-plus reviews. Parking is on the street only, so allow a few extra minutes on a busy night.
Photo: Scott Watson via Google4.6 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.
Photo: Glasbern - A Historic Hotel of America via Google4.6 stars across 1,077 reviews on the Google listing for the Fogelsville inn.
Photo: LV Korean BBQ & Hot Pot via GoogleLV Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
3100 Tilghman St suit #8, Allentown, PA 18104
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.
Photo: Amigos Mexican Grill via Google5.0 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.
Photo: Paul Thurrott via Google4.8 stars across more than 550 reviews at the top price tier. Worth the drive out of town when the occasion calls for it.
Youell's Oyster House
2249 W Walnut St, Allentown, PA 18104
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.
Photo: Priscilla Cruz via GoogleNearly 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.
Photo: Philip Urban via Google4.7 stars across 1,300-plus reviews. Free parking in a lot, on the street, and in a garage, plus full wheelchair access.
Photo: Aroma of India via Google4.8 stars from 550-plus reviews and a kid-friendly room, on a stretch of downtown where street parking is free.

Trexler Indian Curries
5829 Tilghman St, Allentown, PA 18104, USA
4.7 stars across 1,000-plus reviews. Dog friendly, good for groups, fully wheelchair accessible, and easy to park at.
Photo: Spice Route Indian Restaurant/ BYOB via GoogleSpice Route Indian Restaurant
845 Linden St, Allentown, PA 18101
4.8 stars across 370-plus reviews. Parking options are unusually plentiful for downtown, from free lots to garages, and the space handles groups.
Photo: Nick Krivosh via GoogleMama's Famous Pizza and Grill
1901 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18104
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.
Photo: Ngọc Thơ Dương via Google4.7 stars from 600-plus reviews. Cocktails, free parking, group seating, and full wheelchair access add up to an easy night out in Emmaus.
Photo: Wafa's Kitchen via GoogleA 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.
Photo: perle75nyc via Google4.8 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.
Photo: Switchback Pizza Company via GoogleA 4.7 rating across 420-plus reviews, free lot and street parking, and outdoor seating that makes it an easy weeknight stop with kids.
Photo: The Marrics via Google4.5 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.
Photo: The Crust Pizzeria And Restaurant via GoogleThe Crust Pizzeria and Restaurant
3043 W Emaus Ave, Allentown, PA 18103
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.
Photo: Asian Taste Indo via Google4.9 stars across more than 150 reviews at a one-dollar-sign price point. A reliable pick for Thai food without driving to the suburbs.
Photo: David L. via GoogleA 4.7 rating across 240-plus Google reviews. Street parking, outdoor seating, and room for groups make it a reliable downtown lunch.
Photo: Ivy Chen via Google4.6 stars across more than 520 reviews. A small, warm room with free parking that suits a quiet dinner more than a crowd.
Photo: The Fan Cave via Google4.9 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.
Photo: Robert Mooney via Google4.8 stars across 145 reviews. Worth knowing about when you are shopping for Italian groceries rather than looking for a table.
Photo: Ichiban via GoogleIchiban Japanese Steakhouse
1914 Catasauqua Rd A, Allentown, PA 18109
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.
4.6 stars over nearly 200 reviews. A dressier downtown dinner that still accommodates kids and groups, with garage parking a short walk away.
Photo: Sumo Sushi and Japanese Fusion via GoogleSumo Sushi and Japanese Fusion
3174 W Tilghman St, Allentown, PA 18104
4.4 stars from more than 870 reviews. Free parking and a kid-friendly room make it an unfussy weeknight sushi option.
Photo: Amie Tran via GoogleA 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.
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