Best Restaurants in Bethlehem PA: 2026 Guide to Places to Eat
The best restaurants in Bethlehem PA fall into two clusters: the historic downtown on the north side of the Lehigh River, around Main Street and W Broad Street, and the South Side around E 3rd Street. This guide covers both, plus the handful of places to eat in Bethlehem PA worth a short drive outside the core. Every rating, review count, hour, and price tier below comes from our directory data, refreshed in October 2026.
Key Takeaways: The Best Restaurants in Bethlehem PA
- Special occasion: Bolete Restaurant: 4.7 stars across 938 reviews, a seasonal farm-to-table American menu, dinner Wednesday through Saturday
- Downtown dinner: Apollo Grill: 4.7 stars across 1,900 reviews on W Broad Street
- Mexican: Sabor Poblano Taqueria (4.9, 338 reviews) and Tulum (4.7, 513 reviews), both in Bethlehem
- Pizza: Spice Crust Pizzeria: a 5.0 rating across 334 reviews
- Breakfast: The People's Kitchen: 4.7 stars across 780 reviews, 7am to 1pm, closed Tuesday
- Watch out for Mondays: Apollo Grill, Bolete, Spice Crust, Paranormal Pizza, and Sabor Poblano are all closed Monday. See the Monday list below.
Where to Go for Dining in Bethlehem PA: Downtown or the South Side?
Dining in Bethlehem PA splits into two districts, and knowing which one you want saves you a river crossing. The historic downtown on the north side holds Apollo Grill and Edge Restaurant, a block apart on W Broad Street, plus Urbano Mexican Kitchen & Bar on Main Street and the Linden Street stretch with The People's Kitchen and Machs Gute Pub and Grille.
The South Side, across the Lehigh River, is the arts-and-events district around SteelStacks and Lehigh University. Its restaurants cluster on E 3rd Street and W Morton Street: Paranormal Pizza, U & TEA, Crispy Halal, and Tulum are all within a few blocks of each other. If your evening is built around a concert or a show, eat on the side of the river where your event is. For every spot we track in town, see our Bethlehem restaurant rankings.
Bethlehem Restaurants at a Glance
Here is how the picks in this guide compare side by side. Ratings and review counts are Google figures from our directory data, and the closed days come from each restaurant's posted hours.
| Restaurant | Type | Rating | Reviews | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Crust Pizzeria | Pizza | 5.0 | 334 | Mon |
| Sabor Poblano Taqueria | Mexican | 4.9 | 338 | Sun, Mon |
| Paranormal Pizza | Vegan pizza | 4.9 | 277 | Mon, Tue |
| Apollo Grill | Bar & grill | 4.7 | 1,900 | Sun, Mon |
| Bolete Restaurant | Farm-to-table American | 4.7 | 938 | Mon, Tue |
| The People's Kitchen | Breakfast and brunch | 4.7 | 780 | Tue |
| Tulum | Mexican, counter service | 4.7 | 513 | Sat, Sun |
| Pat's Pizza & Bistro | Pizza | 4.6 | 1,366 | Open daily |
| Bruno Scipioni's | Italian | 4.6 | 763 | Open daily |
| Blue Grillhouse | Steakhouse | 4.5 | 2,468 | Open daily |
| Edge Restaurant | Modern American | 4.4 | 1,000 | Open daily |
Where Is the Best Fine Dining in Bethlehem?
Bolete Restaurant is the special-occasion pick. It sits on Seidersville Road south of the city and serves a seasonal, farm-to-table American menu with a full bar. It holds a 4.7-star rating across 938 Google reviews while sitting at the top of the price range, which is a hard combination to keep up.
Plan around its schedule: Bolete serves dinner Wednesday and Thursday from 5pm to 9:30pm and Friday and Saturday from 5pm to 10pm, opens Sunday from 10am to 2pm, and is closed Monday and Tuesday. It accepts reservations, has outdoor seating, and offers free parking.
Pro tip: Book weekend dinners at Bolete well ahead. If you can't get a Friday or Saturday table, the Sunday daytime hours are the other way in.
What Is the Most Popular Restaurant in Downtown Bethlehem?
Apollo Grill at 85 W Broad Street carries the deepest review record of any downtown pick in this guide: 4.7 stars across 1,900 Google reviews. Google describes it as a refined bar and grill with an extensive appetizer menu, a full bar, and American entrees, and it lists cocktails, outdoor seating, and reservations.
Apollo Grill is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11am to 10pm and closed Sunday and Monday, so it works for lunch or dinner on the days it's open but isn't a weekend-brunch option. Parking downtown is paid lot, street, or garage. If you're planning a date night in Bethlehem, start here.
Upscale Dining at Edge Restaurant
Edge Restaurant at 74 W Broad Street, a block from Apollo Grill, is the upscale option that's open every day. Google describes its menu as modern fare with Asian and French influences, and it holds 4.4 stars across 1,000 reviews. It lists outdoor seating and accepts reservations.
Its hours shift through the week: Monday from 10am to 9pm, Tuesday through Thursday from 3:30pm to 9pm, Friday until 10pm, Saturday from 10am to 10pm, and Sunday from 10am to 3pm. For more weekend daytime options across the Valley, see our brunch guide.
Best Mexican Restaurants in Bethlehem
You don't need to leave town for Mexican food. Sabor Poblano Taqueria at 835 N New Street holds 4.9 stars across 338 reviews in Google's inexpensive price tier. It's open Tuesday through Saturday from 11am to 8:30pm, closed Sunday and Monday, and offers delivery.
On the South Side, Tulum at 17 W Morton Street is a compact counter-serve spot with burritos, tacos, and a patio, holding 4.7 stars across 513 reviews. It runs weekdays only, Monday through Friday from 11am to 9pm, so it's a weeknight option rather than a weekend one. For a sit-down Mexican dinner with a bar on Main Street, Urbano Mexican Kitchen & Bar is open daily and lists live music. Our Mexican restaurant rankings cover the rest of the Valley.
Where to Get the Best Pizza in Bethlehem
Spice Crust Pizzeria on Easton Avenue holds a 5.0 rating across 334 reviews. It's in Google's inexpensive tier, offers delivery, has free parking, and is closed Monday. Apollo Grill is the highest-ranked Bethlehem restaurant in our directory.
Pat's Pizza & Bistro on W Broad Street is the high-volume choice: 4.6 stars across 1,366 reviews, open seven days, with delivery, reservations, and outdoor seating. On the South Side, Paranormal Pizza is a vegan restaurant holding 4.9 stars across 277 reviews. It's open Wednesday through Sunday only. See all of our pizza rankings for more.
Best Breakfast Spot in Bethlehem
The People's Kitchen on Linden Street serves breakfast and lunch only, from 7am to 1pm, and holds 4.7 stars across 780 reviews. Its one day off is Tuesday, not the weekend, which makes it one of the few breakfast rooms in town you can count on for a Monday morning. If you want a breakfast spot that keeps the focus on the food, this is the answer.
Local tip: The kitchen closes at 1pm, so this is a morning plan, not a lazy-afternoon one. Weekend mornings are the busiest window at any breakfast-only room, so arrive early or plan for a short wait.
Which Bethlehem Restaurants Are Open on Monday?
Monday is the day that catches visitors out in Bethlehem. Several of the best-rated places in town take Monday off, including Apollo Grill, Bolete, Spice Crust Pizzeria, Paranormal Pizza, Sabor Poblano, Tre Scalini, Top Cut Steak House, and Beck's Land and Sea House. These are open on a Monday, per their posted hours:
- Breakfast: The People's Kitchen (7am to 1pm)
- Lunch or a casual dinner: Pat's Pizza & Bistro (11am to 9pm), Tulum (11am to 9pm), Carl's Corner (10:30am to 8pm), and U & TEA (11am to 9pm)
- Sit-down dinner: Bruno Scipioni's (until 8pm), Blue Grillhouse (until 9pm), Prime Steak House (until 10pm), and Edge Restaurant (until 9pm)
Where to Eat Late at Night in Bethlehem
Most of the restaurants in this guide close by 9 or 10pm. Three Bethlehem spots in our directory run later:
- Crispy Halal on E 3rd Street: open until 2am Sunday through Thursday and until 3:30am Friday and Saturday, with 4.9 stars across 306 reviews
- Machs Gute Pub and Grille on Linden Street: open until midnight Tuesday through Thursday and 1am Friday and Saturday (closed Sunday and Monday), with 4.7 stars across 926 reviews
- Barbecue Boys on S New Street: open until 11pm every day
Best Indian Food Near Bethlehem
For Indian food, a short drive is worth it. Bharat Bistro Indian Cuisine in Easton holds 4.9 stars across 945 reviews, accepts reservations, and is closed Tuesday. Easton's Aman's Artisan Indian Cuisine carries 4.6 stars across 1,706 reviews, and Aroma of India in Allentown holds 4.8 stars across 608 reviews. If you're making a day of it, pair dinner with a walk through historic downtown Bethlehem.
How We Chose These Restaurants
Every restaurant here is in our directory, with its address, hours, and Google rating checked against Google's place data. Within each category, our rankings weight a rating by how many reviews stand behind it, so a 4.7 across 1,900 reviews isn't outranked by a perfect score from a handful of diners. You can read the details on our how we rank page. No paid placements and no sponsored listings. For a wider list of every spot we track in town, see our guide to restaurants in Bethlehem.
Find the best local restaurants in the Lehigh Valley. Browse our curated directory of restaurants in Bethlehem, Allentown, and Easton.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best restaurants in Bethlehem PA?
For a special occasion, Bolete Restaurant on Seidersville Road holds 4.7 stars across 938 reviews. For an everyday downtown dinner, Apollo Grill on W Broad Street holds 4.7 stars across 1,900 reviews. Spice Crust Pizzeria (5.0 across 334 reviews), Sabor Poblano Taqueria (4.9 across 338), and The People's Kitchen (4.7 across 780) round out the picks for pizza, tacos, and breakfast.
Which Bethlehem restaurants are open on Monday?
Apollo Grill, Bolete, Spice Crust Pizzeria, Paranormal Pizza, and Sabor Poblano are all closed Mondays. Pat's Pizza & Bistro, Blue Grillhouse, Bruno Scipioni's, Prime Steak House, U & TEA, Carl's Corner, and Edge Restaurant are all open Monday, and The People's Kitchen serves breakfast Monday but closes Tuesday.
Where can I eat late at night in Bethlehem?
Crispy Halal on E 3rd Street is open until 2am every night and until 3:30am on Friday and Saturday. Machs Gute Pub and Grille on Linden Street stays open until midnight Tuesday through Thursday and 1am on Friday and Saturday, and Barbecue Boys on S New Street is open until 11pm daily.
Where should I eat near Main Street in Bethlehem?
Apollo Grill (85 W Broad St) and Edge Restaurant (74 W Broad St) are both on W Broad Street in the historic downtown, a short walk from Main Street. Urbano Mexican Kitchen & Bar is on Main Street itself at 526 Main St.
What are good cheap places to eat in Bethlehem PA?
Sabor Poblano Taqueria, Spice Crust Pizzeria, Tulum, Crispy Halal, and The Goosemen all carry Google's inexpensive price tier and hold ratings of 4.7 or higher in our directory data.
