Bethlehem, Pennsylvania · Christmas City USA

Best Restaurants in Bethlehem

Our curated list of the 44 best restaurants in Bethlehem, PA. Ranked by Google reviews, local reputation, and our team's research. Updated for 2026.

Bethlehem has the largest restaurant count of the three cities we track and the strongest showing at the top end — four of the 44 restaurants in our rankings sit in the highest price bracket. It also has the most balanced spread of cuisines we track anywhere in the Valley, with pizza, Italian, Mexican, Chinese, BBQ, burgers, and diners all represented. Twenty-three of the 44 offer outdoor seating, the highest count of any city we track, which reflects how much of the city's dining sits along walkable Main Street and South Side blocks.

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Apollo Grill in Bethlehem, PAPhoto: Michael Gostigian via Google

Apollo Grill

85 W Broad St, Bethlehem, PA 18018

4.7
(1,913 reviews)✓ Verified October 2026
$$$Top Pick

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

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Blue Grillhouse in Bethlehem, PAPhoto: blue grillhouse via Google

Blue Grillhouse

4431 Easton Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18020

4.5
(2,483 reviews)✓ Verified October 2026
$$$

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

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U & TEA in Bethlehem, PA

U & TEA

119 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA 18015

4.6
(838 reviews)✓ Verified October 2026
$$

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.

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Melt in Bethlehem, PAPhoto: Melt via Google

Melt

The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley, 2880 Center Valley Pkwy Suite 624, Center Valley, PA 18034

4.4
(1,644 reviews)✓ Verified November 2026
$$

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

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KOMÉ Restaurant in Bethlehem, PAPhoto: Nick Krivosh via Google

KOMÉ Restaurant

2880 Center Valley Pkwy #600, Center Valley, PA 18034

4.4
(1,912 reviews)✓ Verified November 2026
$$

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

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The People's Kitchen in Bethlehem, PAPhoto: James Anderson, CFRE via Google

The People's Kitchen

639 Linden St, Bethlehem, PA 18018

4.7
(784 reviews)✓ Verified October 2026
$

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.

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Top Cut Steak House in Bethlehem, PAPhoto: Matthew Lyons via Google

Top Cut Steak House

2880 Center Valley Parkway, Suite 625, Center Valley, PA 18034

4.5
(619 reviews)✓ Verified October 2026
$$$$

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.

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The Goosemen in Bethlehem, PAPhoto: Ric Ravier via Google

The Goosemen

102 W 4th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015

4.9
(806 reviews)✓ Verified October 2026
$

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

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Carl's Corner in Bethlehem, PAPhoto: Carl's Corner via Google

Carl's Corner

2 W Elizabeth Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018

4.7
(1,142 reviews)✓ Verified November 2026
$

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.

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Paranormal Pizza in Bethlehem, PAPhoto: Paranormal Pizza via Google

Paranormal Pizza

125 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA 18015

4.9
(285 reviews)✓ Verified November 2026

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.

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Barbecue Boys in Bethlehem, PAPhoto: Barbecue Boys - Bethlehem via Google

Barbecue Boys

306 S New St Unit 109, Bethlehem, PA 18015

4.4
(125 reviews)✓ Verified October 2026

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.

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Mitzi's Table in Bethlehem, PAPhoto: Mitzi's Table via Google

Mitzi's Table

3650 Nazareth Pike, Bethlehem, PA 18020

4.7
(710 reviews)✓ Verified November 2026
$$

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.

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Hi Pot in Bethlehem, PAPhoto: Jianguo Fan via Google

Hi Pot

312 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA 18015

4.7
(640 reviews)✓ Verified October 2026
$$

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

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Jumbars in Bethlehem, PAPhoto: David Nemeth via Google

Jumbars

1342 Chelsea Ave #1, Bethlehem, PA 18018

4.7
(541 reviews)✓ Verified October 2026
$$

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

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Wonder Kitchen in Bethlehem, PAPhoto: Pontius Pilate via Google

Wonder Kitchen

102 E 4th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015

4.8
(158 reviews)✓ Verified October 2026
$$

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

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The Other Fish in Bethlehem, PAPhoto: Mike Mokris via Google

The Other Fish

59 E Broad St, Bethlehem, PA 18018

4.7
(323 reviews)✓ Verified September 2026
$$

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.

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Uncle Aldo's in Bethlehem, PAPhoto: Uncle Aldo's via Google

Uncle Aldo's

400 Broadway, Bethlehem, PA 18015

4.9
(80 reviews)✓ Verified November 2026

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.

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Prime Steak House in Bethlehem, PAPhoto: Prime Steak House via Google

Prime Steak House

325 Stoke Park Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017

4.3
(2,716 reviews)✓ Verified November 2026
$$

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.

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The Orchid Steakhouse in Bethlehem, PAPhoto: The Orchid Steakhouse via Google

The Orchid Steakhouse

322 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA 18015

4.3
(691 reviews)✓ Verified November 2026
$$$$

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.

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Nick's BBQ in Bethlehem, PAPhoto: Nick's BBQ via Google

Nick's BBQ

1 Kenny Headman Ln, Bethlehem, PA 18015

4.4
(91 reviews)✓ Verified November 2026
$$

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.

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Portugalia BBQ in Bethlehem, PAPhoto: John Riendeau via Google

Portugalia BBQ

324 Main St, Freemansburg, PA 18017

4.3
(125 reviews)✓ Verified November 2026
$$

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.

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Urbano Mexican Kitchen & Bar in Bethlehem, PAPhoto: Urbano Mexican Kitchen & Bar via Google

Urbano Mexican Kitchen & Bar

526 Main St, Bethlehem, PA 18018

4.1
(1,245 reviews)✓ Verified October 2026
$$

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best restaurant in Bethlehem PA?

By review volume, Prime Steak House (4.3 across more than 2,600 Google reviews) and Blue Grillhouse (4.5 across 2,400-plus) lead our Bethlehem rankings, with Bethlehem Dairy Store close behind at 4.7 across nearly 2,000. Ratings and review depth pull in different directions here, so the right pick depends on the occasion.

Where is the best fine dining in Bethlehem?

Bethlehem has the deepest upscale bench in the Valley: four restaurants in our rankings sit in the top price bracket. It is the city to choose when the meal is the occasion rather than the stop before something else.

Which Bethlehem restaurants have outdoor seating?

Twenty-three of the 44 restaurants in our Bethlehem rankings report outdoor seating in verified Google data — the most of any city we track. Individual listings show which ones.

Are Bethlehem restaurants open on Sunday?

Twenty-four of the 44 we track are open Sunday. The rest are worth confirming before a Sunday plan.

How late do Bethlehem restaurants stay open?

Twenty of the 44 in our rankings stay open until 10pm or later on Friday or Saturday night. Weeknights close earlier across most of the city.