Tavern at the Sun Inn

4.7

488 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 12 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

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.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(610) 419-8600
Website
http://www.tavernatthesuninn.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
William "BIlly" Greunewald
Catering
Catering is available. Please e-mail info@tavernatthesuninn.com
Private party facilities
We host all types of private events and parties. Two dining rooms, a bar, and large outdoor patio can service almost anything you can come up with.

Location
564 Main St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Neighborhood
Bethlehem
Cross street
Broad St.
Parking details
Street or Public Garage (Two within 1 block)
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Shrimp Cocktail$11.00
Sayre Sauce, Lemon
Herb Stuffed Mushroom$11.00
Fresh Herbs, Roasted Garlic, Mushroom, Cream Cheese, Parmesan Cheese
Soft Pretzel$12.00
Served with Homemade Cheese Sauce & Mustard
Pork Belly$13.00
Sous-Vide and Seared, Cocoa Dusted, Cherry Bounce Glaze
Chicken Hawks$15.00
Homemade Breaded Chicken Sliders; Chipotle Maple BBQ & Spicy Pickles, Gouda Cream & Arugula, Hot Honey & Pickled Red Onion, Rolls
Potato Pancakes$14.00
Gouda Cream, Chives
Whipped Ricotta Board$14.00
Soppressata, Sweet Potato, Balsamic Glaze, Hot Honey, Pepitas, Crostini

LARGE PLATE- Available after 4pm

Stuffed Chicken Breast$30.00
Herb Stuffing, Gouda Risotto, Broccolini, Cherry Bounce Glaze
*Strip Steak$36.00
Sayre Sauce, Hot Honey Sous-Vide Carrots, Burgundy Mushroom, Potato Pancake
Red Snapper$28.00
New Orleans Cream, Maque Choux
Cornwallis Curry$26.00
Chickpeas, Coconut Milk, Green Beans, Carrots, Onions, Tomato, Couscous - Vegan Friendly

SOUP/SALAD

Rocket Salad$9.00
Arugula, Shaved Mushroom, Crunchy Onion, Parmesan, House Vinaigrette
Hazel and Crispin Salad$10.00
Spinach, Sweet Potato, Ricotta, Cranberry, Pepitas, Pickled Red Onion, Basil Orange Vinaigrette
Add Shrimp to either salad$7.00
Split Pea Soup$7.00
Chili$10.00

SANDWICH

*Rebel Burger$15.00
Certified Angus Beef, White Cheddar, Smokey Ketchup, Spicy Pickles, Arugula, Red Onion, Brioche
Moore’s Creek Wrap$12.00
Roasted Pork, Red Cabbage Slaw, Rice, Chipotle Maple BBQ
Franklin Burger$12.00
Homemade Black Bean Burger, Mustard, Arugula, Red Onion, Ciabatta – Vegan Friendly
Moravian Brat$13.00
Breakaway Farms Austrian Brat, Shallot Jam, Mustard, Red Cabbage Slaw, Italian Roll
Lafayette$15.00
Shaved Strip steak, Cheese Sauce, Tarragon Butter, Au Jus, Italian Roll
Peasant Roll$24.00
Lobster Salad, Tarragon Butter, Chives, Brioche Roll
*Hannibal Burger$26.00
Two Black Angus Beef Patties, Gouda Cream, Burgundy Mushroom, Pickled Red Onion, Potato Pancake, Brioche

What 488 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Lehigh Valley
Best Overall
Lehigh Valley
Best Ambiance
Lehigh Valley
Best Value
Lehigh Valley
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tavern at the Sun Inn is a historical gem in Bethlehem, offering an unmatched outdoor dining space. Guests rave about its "peaceful setting," "delicious food," and "outstanding service." The colonial-style ambiance adds a unique charm. Whether enjoying a family meal or a special occasion, this spot promises a delightful experience.

488 Reviews

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Earl
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing meal with our friends. The experience was all the better with our server Shannon! Will be back!
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Lynn
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great spot for lunch. The food, service & atmosphere were wonderful!
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Jessica
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed a lovely lunch here for my sister’s birthday! Love the old tavern atmosphere which is maintained well and decorated for the holidays. The staff was super helpful in getting my 95YO grandmother in with her wheelchair. The food was delicious (tavern burgers were popular) and the flourless chocolate cake was perfect: so rich and creamy (and GF)! Also enjoyed the stuffed mushrooms and hawk sliders (both very good). Thanks for being so accommodating and for the great service at a very busy time of year!
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Illumin
VIP
Philadelphia
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Shout out to Jeb! Upstanding, awesome server. Stuffed mushrooms, pork belly and pretzel to start. Delicious. Red snapper with the corn roux and a lobster roll! Everything was delicious.
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Karen
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time. Staff were pleasant and eager to make our experience pleasant. Our server was excellent and the food was fantastic.
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Janel
VIP
Philadelphia
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Quaint, historic inn with a very nice menu that has something for everyone. We stopped in for lunch while in Bethlehem for the day and thoroughly enjoyed the ambiance and food!
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Jeff
VIP
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful meal. Great service. Will definitely go back.
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Jenny
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly service. Delicious food served hot!!! Ambience! Knowledge about history.
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Holly
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We've been dining at the Sun Inn for a very, very long time. It is our favorite place. Great food, nice menu, very nice wine selection, wonderful wait staff and bartender. It is a historic gem in downtown Bethlehem with as much amazing history as ambiance. Dining indoors is just beautiful and so charming. The patio in the warmer weather is fun and lively (and dog friendly).
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Irene
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was great and service was great and friendly however the servers were very busy. Thank you.
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FAQs

Tavern at the Sun Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (610) 419-8600.

Tavern at the Sun Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 488 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

564 Main St, Bethlehem, PA 18018

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Broad St.
Neighborhood
Bethlehem
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street or Public Garage (Two within 1 block)
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
William "BIlly" Greunewald
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.tavernatthesuninn.com/
Phone number
(610) 419-8600
Catering
Catering is available. Please e-mail info@tavernatthesuninn.com
Private party facilities
We host all types of private events and parties. Two dining rooms, a bar, and large outdoor patio can service almost anything you can come up with.

Tavern at the Sun Inn

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

SMALL PLATE

Shrimp Cocktail$11.00

Herb Stuffed Mushroom$11.00

Soft Pretzel$12.00

Pork Belly$13.00

Chicken Hawks$15.00

Potato Pancakes$14.00

Whipped Ricotta Board$14.00

LARGE PLATE- Available after 4pm

Stuffed Chicken Breast$30.00

*Strip Steak$36.00

Red Snapper$28.00

Cornwallis Curry$26.00

SOUP/SALAD

Rocket Salad$9.00

Hazel and Crispin Salad$10.00

Add Shrimp to either salad$7.00

Split Pea Soup$7.00

Chili$10.00

SANDWICH

*Rebel Burger$15.00

Moore’s Creek Wrap$12.00

Franklin Burger$12.00

Moravian Brat$13.00

Lafayette$15.00

Peasant Roll$24.00

*Hannibal Burger$26.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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