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- KKyleScranton / Poconos •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoGreat food amazing drinks wonderful waitress food was prompt as wellMore infoThe Down PourPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Wilkes-Barre•4.5
- EEditScranton / Poconos •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoThe food is delicious. The service is attentive and friendly. The atmosphere is comfortable and inviting overall the dining experience feels well rounded and enjoyable making you want to return again soon More infoRuth's Chris Steak House - Mohegan Sun at Pocono DownsPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Wilkes-Barre•4.8
- WWAYNEScranton / Poconos •5 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoThe service was great with various staff making sure our service and meal was to our liking. The dishes were perfect. My wife had Lobster Linguini, and I had Pine nut butter Grilled shrimp with fettuccini and pesto sauce. Both were excellent and presented perfect. We highly recommend Bank + Vine for special occasions as well as a night out.More infoBank + VinePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Wilkes-Barre•4.5
- EEdward J.Zeeland •4 reviews5.0Dined on Feb 1, 2025My go to Restaurant when i travel to Wilkes-Barre, 2-3 time a year! Great Food, Hospitality and Ambiance! The Staff could not be Better! EJW Wilmington, DEMore infoCafe ToscanaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Wilkes-Barre•4.7
- DDamianScranton / Poconos •9 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 31, 2025Excellent food. Service also excellent. Restaurant is in what was probably an older house so the dining area is divided in 2 areas. Dining room is upstairs. Bar downstairs with dining available there as well. There is also an outdoor area weather permittingMore infoCork Bar & RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Wilkes-Barre•4.6
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International fine dining in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, is a culinary adventure. French bistros serve wine, cheese, grapes, and pate with freshly baked bread. Japanese restaurants dish up refreshing garden salads for lunch. Mandarin oranges, carrots, pineapple, and fresh coconut on a bed of lettuce with house ginger sesame dressing will revive your senses. Mexican and Italian entrees are colorful combinations of meats, vegetables, and sauces. Fine dining is offered as full service or buffet-style where you'll discover filet mignon, lobster, and scallops in a single entrée with a decadent dessert. For lunch, you can have a 4-ounce filet mignon sandwich with caramelized onions, lettuce, and tomato.
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The best reviewed restaurant in Wilkes-Barre is Spice Route
The restaurants with the best service in Wilkes-Barre are Spice Route, Breaker Brewing Company and Kevin's
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Wilkes-Barre are Spice Route, The Canning House and Breaker Brewing Company
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