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The Dime, Allentown, PA

The Dime

3.7
3.7
649 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Welcome to The Dime. Fine dining and libations at one of the top restaurants in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

The creative force behind The Dime’s Italian Steakhouse menu is a team of culinary adventurers and artisans dedicated to their craft. We offer guests an elevated, modern dining experience featuring house made pastas, premium-cut steaks, unique desserts, superior wine list, and distinctive cocktails. The sophisticated space is welcoming and warm, featuring stunning views of downtown Allentown and the rolling hills beyond. Join us for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week.

The Dime is located on the third floor of the Renaissance Allentown Hotel. For those who are not guests of the hotel, enter using the elevators in the lobby located on Seventh Street - just off of Hamilton Street and adjacent to the PPL Center.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am
  • Phone number
    (484) 273-4010
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    JR Lundy
  • Private party facilities
    We offer two private dinning spaces, The Liberty Room and The Mercury Room. Please contact our Restaurant Events Coordinator for more details , 484-273-4020. We look forward to Serving you!
  • Neighborhood
    Allentown
  • Cross street
    Hamilton
  • Parking details
    Valet located outside restaurant. Self Parking available as well.
  • Entertainment
    Live music every weekend from 9pm-12am
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 649 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.7
3.7 based on recent ratings
  • 3.5Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Lehigh Valley

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Dime offers a "beautiful ambience" and "great location" in Allentown, perfect for pre-show dining. While the menu has faced some criticism for being limited, guests praise the "delicious" food and "great service." The restaurant's atmosphere and friendly staff make it a pleasant dining experience overall.

649 Reviews
  1. Forrest

    Greensboro1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Michael and Shaquan took excellent care of us from the moment we entered until we left. Excellent meal and setting.

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  2. Abby VIP

    Philadelphia1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Their Valentines special menu was very expensive, at $70/person and the place was empty -I guess no one else wanted to pay this high dollar ticket for the food... the table setting was just a bare wood sticky worn table, there should be a white tablecloth and candle. And the service was a huge disappointment, just not professional or appropriate for the price we are paying for this menu, grabbing silverware from other tables and handing to us while holding the part that would go in your mouth. The meal was mid level at best, the filet was fatty and hard on the outside and the dessert plate was a pathetic small jelly filled tiny donut and small chocolate and a stale small piece of red velvet cake. Not worth it at all. Sorry we wont be back.

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  3. Lynn VIP

    Philadelphia20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place! Great location when in center city Allentown!! Food was delicious!! Server was great!! Atmosphere was amazing!!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was really poor. Had to ask for water refills. Ordered drinks for main course. Had to ask where they were and almost done with dinner when we finally received. The Dime did comp us for drinks. Had to-do food before we received dessert. It was never brought to us. Left without them. Didn't realize we never received until we arrived home.

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  5. Dawn VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were visiting the area from out of town, we took a chance dining at the Dime when we found it on Open Table. We used the valet parking at the Renaissance Hotel which was very convenient. We had a nice lunch with very good food. The big windows made it bright and cheerful in the restaurant despite the cloudy winter day. The service was excellent, from the gentleman who greeted us and took us to our table to the woman who served us. The staff were all professional, friendly and seemed happy to be at work. I will return here again when in the area.

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  6. Noelle VIP

    Atlantic City29 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Wound up walking out. Ordered a martini, Brussels sprouts and a pizza. Received a glass of dry vermouth and the sprouts. Sent the martini back. Never received the pizza so we asked for the check and left. Not sure what the deal was but they did not have their act together. Terrible disappointment.

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  7. Joseph

    Philadelphia112 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It has been awhile since we dined at The Dime, but it is beautifully appointed, drinks and food all well prepared, topped off with excellent service. Thank you for a nice dining experience.

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  8. Lori

    Philadelphia1 review

    4.0

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice ambience. Loved sitting and looking out on center city Allentown. Menu was small and the meals were common to other restaurant menus. Service was good and timely. The food was good but didn’t wow us with new or unique flavors. I felt that I could make the meals we chose at home.

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  9. Rebecca

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The vibe of the place is really nice - view of Allentown, nice decor. The menu had a variety of good options but when the food came out it was very underwhelming. The flatbread was good but it’s kind of hard to screw that up. Service was slow even though it was not that crowded.

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  10. Michelle

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Not happy with New Years dinner. Took about 2 1/2 hours for all the courses to come out The Beef Wellington was great! Done perfectly Everything else was cold and sent back. Dessert awful, was dried around the cake because it sat out.

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FAQs

The Dime is rated 3.7 stars by 649 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for The Dime

12 N. 7th Street, Allentown, PA 18101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hamilton
  • Neighborhood
    Allentown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet located outside restaurant. Self Parking available as well.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    JR Lundy
  • Entertainment
    Live music every weekend from 9pm-12am
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (484) 273-4010
  • Private party facilities
    We offer two private dinning spaces, The Liberty Room and The Mercury Room. Please contact our Restaurant Events Coordinator for more details , 484-273-4020. We look forward to Serving you!
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