Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Scranton / Poconos

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Updated March 05, 2025

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The Farmhouse at Turkey Hill (NOT Turkey Hill Brewing Co.)

5.0

5 (944)

$31 to $50

Continental

Bloomsburg

About the restaurant

This reservation is NOT accepted at the Turkey Hill Brewing Co. Your reservation will be made at The Farmhouse Fine Dining Restaurant located inside the main house/lobby of the Inn at Turkey Hill. The Farmhouse is a small, upscale restaurant in NEPA featuring seasonal American fare, classic cocktails, and attentive service just seconds off I-80 (Exit 236). Enjoy hand-crafted dishes and award-winning wine in one of our three distinct dining rooms or stop in for a drink in our cozy tavern.

**Please note our Brewery does not accept reservations and is a separate building/restaurant.**

Outside seating is limited and is not available online. Please call if interested in booking outdoor dining.

Please call to confirm availability of any special requests and/or dietary needs.

PA guidelines require masks in common, indoor areas for guests NOT fully vaccinated. This requirement is scheduled to be lifted on June 28th.

Top review

Vjm1

Dined on Mar 2, 2025

One of my finest meals. Hommade rolls. Salas perfectly constructed and delicious. Thickest, juiciest, most tender bone in pork chop-to die for.

The Ridge Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (189)

$31 to $50

Italian

Hawley

About the restaurant

Serving Italian dishes prepared with the finest ingredients -- always from scratch!! Just like grandma's kitchen... feast on Sunday Sauce every week complete with meatballs, sausage, pork & beef. Get it while it lasts.
Enjoy a cocktail at our full bar - come by and say hi to the family!

We will hold all reservations for up to 15 minutes - if you arrive any later we will need to seat you at the next available time, if we have availabiity.

Parties of 5 or more - a credit card will be required to reserve your table. If you need to cancel your reservation please call us prior to 3 hours of your reservation time. For reservations 6pm and earlier, please call the day prior. If not cancelled within these times, we will need to charge your card $10 per head.
Separate checks not provided for parties of 5 or more.

Family Owned & Operated

Thank you for your understanding.

Top review

KarenR

Dined 6 days ago

Beautiful atmosphere, delicious food and excellent service.

Garlic Restaurant & Bar

4.7

4.7 (795)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Stroudsburg

About the restaurant

Garlίc is the only upscale dining experience in the Poconos, proudly featuring fresh, hand-cut, steaks and fresh seafood!

Garlίc boasts the highest quality food available; the best service around; a full-service bar with the finest, hand-crafted cocktails; breathtaking patio dining; a lively happy-hour; local art on every wall; amazing chefs; and a young, innovative team.

Top review

Taylor

Dined on Feb 14, 2025

Delicious food and drinks. I had the lobster, and my husband has steak - literally melted in our mouths. Made for a memorable Valentine’s Day dinner. :)

Breaker Brewing Outpost - Archbald

5.0

5 (240)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Scranton

About the restaurant

Breaker Brewing Outpost, in the Sturges section of Archbald, is Breaker Brewing Company's northern satellite location open since February 2020. Our large taproom features a large horseshoe shaped bar, a high wooden cathedral ceiling and historic coal mining decor.

With 12 beers on draft, we offer a rotating variety of our own unique craft beers along with cocktails crafted with PA made spirits, local wines and sodas. Make sure to try a beer flight or enjoy our Happy Hour, Tuesday through Friday, from 4-6pm.

We offer a large food menu including soups, appetizers, burgers, tacos, specialty mac & cheese, flatbreads and more. We are family friendly and offer a kids menu. Our large patio is dog friendly and we even have a dog menu.

We just added a large screen TV and several other TVs to keep up on the sports action. Plus, we have a dart board and board games to play during your visit.

Please follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Breaker Brewing Outpost.

#breakerbrewingoutpost

Top review

DaveVIP

Dined on Jan 30, 2025

Love to come here when we’re in town for skiing. Service, food, and beer options always the best.

The Refinery

4.9

4.9 (204)

$31 to $50

American

West Wyoming

About the restaurant

A unique dining experience in the heart of downtown Pittston! Refined Italian Cuisine "Grandma's Heart, With A Modern Hand"

Top review

earl

Dined 3 days ago

Delicious food, great service. Very nice atmosphere with a wonderful menu. Try the smoked old fashioned.

Alter House

4.9

4.9 (850)

$30 and under

American

Clarks Summit

About the restaurant

Alter House Restaurant and Bar is a family owned Farm-to-Table Restaurant and Event Venue dedicated to seasonal, sustainable cuisine. It is our culinary mission to source the finest ingredients from regional farmers, artisan purveyors and local farms whenever possible. Here at Alter House Restaurant and Bar, sustainability is the forefront of our identity. The seasons will define our menu. Our goal at Alter House is to be the restaurant of choice in Northeast Pennsylvania. Our aim is to provide our guests with unique culinary offerings paired with incredible service, in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. We hold ourselves to the highest possible standard of excellence for food and service, dedicating ourselves to these core values and principles. By doing so, we focus on what we do best – Altering your dining experience.

Top review

DianeVIP

Dined 4 days ago

We always enjoy the food and service at Alter House. The servers are very attentive and the food is fresh and delicious

Butter

4.9

4.9 (95)

$31 to $50

American

Mount Pocono / Pocono Manor

About the restaurant

Chef Mark Arnao's restaurant Butter named as the Culinary Reason to visit the Poconos by 5ReasonstoVisit.com serves unparalleled creations. From his Sushi Flatbread to Truffle Miso Salmon and the Foie Gras Slider. Don't forget to try the nightly Butcher Block Specials while you sit by the fireplace and enjoy a wonderful glass of wine or one of our specialty Cocktails. Visit after a great day at the outlets or sliding off of the slopes at Camelback. No matter the season Butter always has something going on. Remember everything is better with Butter.

Top review

ArthurVIP

Dined on Mar 2, 2025

It is always a nice time at Butter. They are so welcoming and the food is delicious! Enjoy!

State Street Grill

4.9

4.9 (1137)

$30 and under

American

Clarks Summit

About the restaurant

State Street Grill is a restaurant & bar, where you can kick back and relax with friends, enjoy lunch, Sunday Brunch, an exciting evening of dinner and music, or celebrate a special event. We serve fresh and fun American cuisine and we always try to exceed our guests' expectations.

With a sophisticated yet casual decor, State Street Grill has something for everyone, whether you simply want to taste our chef Trauger's creations or enjoy a full meal.

If you would like to make a reservation for one of our igloos, please call the restaurant directly. (Last Igloo Availability on March 19th.)

Top review

Joe and LisaVIP

Dined 6 days ago

The food the ambience and waiter. PAUL , was so fantastic and contributed to the birthday celebration that was going on !! The French onion soup , Caesar salad, crunch, salad and sweet potato and black bean sandwich on a ciabatta bun was very fresh tasting and very flavorful. The bloody Mary’s were great so was the pear martini and my Saratoga Springs water. thank you Chef. Thank you PAUL for making our celebratory lunch a fantastic one you are seasoned , knowledgeable, polite, and professional. We loved everything oh and can’t forget about the crème brûlée, outstanding and perfect

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4.8

4.8 (956)

$30 and under

Italian

Scranton

About the restaurant

Sambuca Grille is an Italian restaurant located in Downtown Scranton.

Top review

Yulis

Dined 5 days ago

Everything was too sweet! Soup was sweet, chicken sambuca was unreal sweet and burrata was also sweet 🤔

Pronto - Scranton

4.7

4.7 (205)

$30 and under

Italian

Scranton

About the restaurant

Looking for the finest homemade Italian cuisine? Come in, sit down, and enjoy the best Italian cuisine Pennsylvania has to offer. At Pronto, we prepare our food using the freshest ingredients, and sparing nothing on the details. With authentic Old World recipes, we make sure your visit is a one-of-a-kind experience. We understand the values of family and tradition, as well as quality and integrity. We believe that only the best foods combine all four, and we serve only the best. Whether it’s a romantic dinner for two, a family lunch for six, or a full meal for the entire office, our comfortable and classic setting make us the best choice for any occasion. Try the finest selection of chicken, veal, steak, and seafood cooked in your favorite sauces, and garnished with love from our chef. Indulge in delectable deserts that melt in your mouth. Make your night extra special with a glass of wine from exquisite vineyards from all over the world. Unisciti a noi e benvenuti a casa!

Top review

Nate

Dined on Feb 14, 2025

Everything tasted excellent and the service was top notch! I highly recommend!

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