Best Casual Restaurants in Bethlehem

16 restaurants available nearby

1. Twisted Olive

4.7

Exceptional(1822)

Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Bethlehem

Booked 34 times today

A casual bistro style restaurant with a world twist serving creative casual cuisine along with house-made infused cocktails.Monday: Dinner 4-10 pmTuesday through Saturday: Lunch 11:30 am -3:30 pmSmall Plate Menu 3:30-4:30 pmDinner 4:30-10 pmBar is open as late as business dictates.

2. Zest bar+grille

4.7

Exceptional(2733)

Price: Expensive

• American • Bethlehem

Booked 22 times today

ZEST is the second venture for the owners of Grille 3501, an upscale casual restaurant which has sustained continued growth and success for over 20 years. Located on the 6th floor of the Gateway Building on the South Side of Bethlehem, ZEST has had the honor of being awarded the Lehigh Valley's favorite rooftop of 2021, favorite atmosphere of 2020, and favorite new restaurant of 2019. Chef Justin Cogan brings New American cuisine to life with signature dishes including braised beef short ribs and crab & mango spring rolls. The views whether you choose to sit indoors or outdoors are unparalleled. The 130 seat balcony lets you take in the sights of the southside like the steel stacks, Fahy and Hill to Hill bridges, and Bethlehem city hall in the distance. ZEST also features a partially open kitchen design, large 20 seat bar, and an indoor space with panoramic accordion sliding windows that let you experience the best of both worlds.

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3. The Tap Room at Hotel Bethlehem

4.6

Exceptional(1994)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Bethlehem

Booked 7 times today

Dine among our famous former guests in our Tap Room restaurant. Situated just off of the main lobby, the Tap Room offers beautiful views of Historic Main Street. Our menu changes seasonally and features classic American cuisine. We partner with local farms to provide our guests with the freshest ingredients. Join us on Thursday evenings for the best local jazz musicians in our region.

4. Tapas On Main

4.5

Awesome(1474)

Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Bethlehem

Booked 20 times today

We are an authentic Spanish tapas restaurant & bar in the heart of Historic Downtown Bethlehem. The warm colors and candlelight create a wonderfully rustic, yet cozy feel. Come enjoy our many tapas, salads and entrees, as well as charcuterie & cheeses. We offer many specialty cocktails and feature 7 seasonal Sangrias.

5. Edge

4.6

Exceptional(1912)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Bethlehem

Booked 28 times today

Located in the heart of downtown Bethlehem, Edge delivers a wonderful dining experience in a casual upscale atmosphere. Chef Timothy Widrick uses French and Asian influences in his New American cuisine. Enjoy a fantastic wine selection designed to please every palate, or perhaps a perfectly crafted cocktail.

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6. Tavern at the Sun Inn

4.9

Exceptional(476)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bethlehem

Booked 9 times today

Reservations only guaranteed for indoor dining. Outdoor dining will be open weather/temperature depending. Taverns were a center of daily life in colonial times. They were the local, social and political hubs that spawned the thinking that led to the American Revolution. Tavern at the Sun Inn continues in this tradition offering a Colonial-inspired Seasonal food and beverage menu in a truly unique gathering spot.Tavern’s culinary team is led by Billy Gruenewald. He offers a casual tavern-style menu that changes to match what is seasonally available and features some ingredients that would have been available to Bethlehem’s founders. Dinner is served on the Sun Inn’s second floor and light fare and drinks outdoors on the beautiful North Green when the weather permits. Outdoor seating is first come first serve.

7. Melt

4.6

Exceptional(4372)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Center Valley

Booked 44 times today

Melt puts a modern twist on traditional Italian cuisine. A visually stunning design provides a dramatic setting for a wide variety of creatively prepared salads, pizzas, pastas & grilled entrees. The extensive menu is complemented by a 200 bottle wine list featuring vintages from the West Coast and Italy.

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8. McCall Collective Brewing

4.9

Exceptional(665)

Price: Moderate

• American • Allentown

Booked 6 times today

*We Offer a Bar Service Based Dining Experience - Enjoy your visit at your own pace* Welcome to McCall Collective BrewingProud to be 100% Family Owned and Operated - Allentown's First Fully Female Owned BreweryWe are a Bar Service based Brewpub offering a wide vary of handcrafted beers made on premise, PA wine and spirits and traditional pub fare. Come and check out our brand new taproom featuring family friendly dining, outdoor seating and plenty of TV’s to catch all the biggest sporting events.

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9. Iron Hill Brewery - Lehigh Valley

4.1

Excellent(99)

Price: Moderate

• American • Allentown

Booked 24 times today

Opening July 13th! Located outside of the Lehigh Valley Mall. Iron Hill Brewery is the most award winning brewery East of the Mississippi. With our Scratch kitchen that has something for everyone on our menu. Our team from the Lehigh Valley area is ready to serve you.

10. Union and Finch

4.8

Exceptional(2618)

Price: Moderate

• American • Allentown

Booked 46 times today

Union & Finch is an American style bistro located at 1528 West Union Street in Allentown offering lunch, dinner and brunch on weekends. The menu consists of casual fare that will include "comfort" foods along with familiar favorites with a twist. We have a seasonal rotation of select items on the menu while keeping our concept simple. Our goal is to offer quality food and drinks at reasonable prices on a daily basis with a mature sense of hospitality and playful vibe. We combine the nostalgia of a long-lost neighborhood joint with a modern bistro setting to create the area’s newest destination for relaxed, casual dining.

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Paulvip
Orange County •5 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Excellent service and better than expected food. Wine was fantastic.
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The Tap Room at Hotel BethlehemPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Bethlehem
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4.6
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Anna
Philadelphia County •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Zest was excellent! I had the salmon entree and it was delicious. Our server was courteous and had a wonderful attitude. She was there when we needed her and given the privacy when we did not. I would highly recommend this restaurant.
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Zest bar+grillePrice: Expensive• American• Bethlehem
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4.7
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Illuminvip
Philadelphia County •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The hostess was warmly welcoming with a smile. I asked her twice but forgot. The bartender was kind, attentive, patient and so hospitable. And she was cute!!!! She made me a just about perfect old fashioned. I had a house salad with salmon blackened medium rare accompanied by the lamb meatballs with a house made yogurt. Everything at Twisted Olive makes you want to come back!!!!
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Twisted OlivePrice: Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• Bethlehem
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4.7
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Wendi
Philadelphia County •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 10, 2024
We ate in the the board area. TVs around which we enjoy. 5 of ate. All enjoyed meals and drinks. Service is superior. Food is very good.
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Judd's and Jackson's Casual DiningPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Warminster
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4.4
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Beth
Philadelphia County •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 3, 2024
We went on a Sunday night do not crowded or noisy. Our driver was completely wonderful and the food was amazing.
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Tapas On MainPrice: Moderate• Spanish• Bethlehem
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4.5

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16 restaurants available nearby

1. Twisted Olive

2. Zest bar+grille

3. The Tap Room at Hotel Bethlehem

4. Tapas On Main

5. Edge

6. Tavern at the Sun Inn

7. Melt

8. McCall Collective Brewing

9. Iron Hill Brewery - Lehigh Valley

10. Union and Finch

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