With Mother’s Day less than a week away, it’s time to surprise mom with reservations to one of the Valley’s top-rated restaurants. We’ve gathered a list of 24 unique eateries that we’re sure she’ll just love.
1. 187 Rue Principale
Enjoy modernist French? Enjoy farm to table dining? 187 Rue Principale is for you. With a majority of their products coming from local Pennsylvania farms and businesses, 187 Rue Principale offers a dining experience customers can feel good about. Head over and try the tantalizing menu offered by Chef Dustin Selvaggio.
2. A Ca Mia
A Ca Mia, or “at my house,” offers soft, earthy colors, dark wood tables, and beautiful tile floors in order to provide a truly homey dining experience. The open kitchen allows for patrons to hear the sizzles of dishes and to smell enticing aromas as their food is prepared. Nestled away in Walnutport, A Ca Mia is a destination worth finding.
3. Allentown Brew Works / Bethlehem Brew Works
Allentown and Bethlehem Brew Works are celebrating Mother’s Day with grand buffets from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 10th. Enjoy a bountiful buffet filled with brunch favorites, breakfast items, entrees, delectable desserts and more. Oh, and don’t forget about the beer!
4. Bethlehem Star Cafe
For anything from eggs to fresh Hawaiian fish, Bethlehem Star Cafe offers delicious food in a fairly casual Bethlehem setting. Located on Main Street in Historic Downtown Bethlehem, the Bethlehem Star Cafe’s location makes it a great place to dine in between perusing the shops.
5. Corked Wine Bar & Steak House
Corked Wine Bar & Steak House on Main Street in Bethlehem has more than just wine and steak. Shareable plates, brick oven pizzas, and a delightfully varied lunch menu accompany the vast wine list and cuts of beef. Grab a seat outside and enjoy the lively atmosphere of downtown.
6. Diner 248
Lehigh Valley Style’s 2014 Best Diner Breakfast winner, Diner 248 does not disappoint when it comes to consistently tasty breakfast food. Located on 248 between Nazareth and Easton, this is not your average diner. A wide variety of entrees, a full-service bar, and an all-too-tempting dessert display combined with its easy-to-find location explain why Diner 248’s parking lot is never empty.
7. Fiesta Olé Tequila House
Fiesta Olé Tequila House’s combination of 45 tequilas, 12 draft beers, guacamoles, enchiladas, tacos, molcajetes, parrillas and more provide the Lehigh Valley with a variety of Mexican dishes. Stop in this Mother’s Day for live music performed by Fabricio Orihuela.
8. Gio Italian Grill
A consistent winner in Lehigh Valley Style’s Decadent Dish Restaurant Awards, Gio Italian Grill promises to provide fresh ingredients and lots of flavor. With an “open flame” oven adding to the experience, the DiMaio’s of Gio Italian Grill hope to bring a little part of Italy and a complete Mediterranean experience to Macungie.
9. Glasbern
You won’t find a farm-to-table dining experience quite like this anywhere else in the Valley. Food enjoyed here can be sourced right from their own sustainable farm. Interested in making a weekend out of it? Book a stay in their award winning suites.
10. Hops at the Paddock
Hops at the Paddock is a landmark for the citizens of the West End of Allentown along with those of Fogelsville. It offers great food, a friendly staff, and an extensive beer and liquor selection. Old, young, and all in between can head to Hops at the Paddock to enjoy a fun, family friendly environment.
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11. Jumbars
Jumbars in Bethlehem serves house-made breads, jams and baked goods as part of their first class breakfast and lunch offerings. Chef Paul Hoffert’s food and a warm, inviting atmosphere make Jumbars a unique stop in the Valley.
12. Maxim’s 22
Maxim’s 22 has released its new spring menu including but certainly not limited to an entire section of mac and cheese options. Fresh bread, a great bar, and French cuisine make Maxim’s 22 one of the most intriguing eateries in the Valley.
13. McCoole’s
Only a brief trip up Route 309—McCoole’s of Quakertown offers a fine dining experience fit for a casual budget. Their own Red Lion Brewery features a wide selection of microbrews and wine selections of the month. And there’s no need to be concerned with parking with the introduction of the Main Street Shuttle and expanded parking options.
14. Mountaintop at Lehigh
The Wood Dining Room at Iacocca Hall offers expansive views of Bethlehem and beyond. Mountaintop at Lehigh is offering Mother’s Day seatings at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. For just $30.95 per adult and $15.00 for children ages five to twelve, diners can enjoy a carving station, options from the sea, an omelet station, grandma’s dessert bar and more. Make your reservation today.
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15. Prime Steak House
Prime Steak House focuses on the little things and believes that details matter. Their attention to detail doesn’t end with their fresh, naturally-aged steaks—it continues on to their carefully-crafted seafood, pasta, and chicken dishes. A special Mother’s Day menu includes new entrees, appetizers, desserts and drinks—reservations required.
16. Roma Ristorante
Roma Ristorante offers some of the finest and freshest Italian dishes in all of the Lehigh Valley. What separates this Allentown spot from the rest, however, is that they offer a chef class on the last Saturday of every month. These include wine pairings, samplings of three courses, refreshments on arrival and more and run for roughly one and a half hours. Reservations for the class and to dine are highly recommended.
17. Savory Grille
Savory Grille is located in the historic Seisholtzville Hotel and aims to provide customers with a meal that they can savor. A warm atmosphere inside the vintage inn nestled within a rolling countryside setting has allowed Savory Grille to be one of the Valley’s premier dining establishments.
18. Sette Luna
Voted one of Pennsylvania’s ten best restaurants outside of Philly, Sette Luna is a unique rustic Italian dining experience a few paces away from the circle in Easton. This premier Tuscan Trattoria features Italian cuisine, an extensive wine list, nightly specials and a Sunday Jazz brunch.
19. Slopeside Pub and Grill
Unmatched views outside and indoors paired with delicious food and tasty drinks all-year-round make Slopeside Pub and Grill at Blue Mountain a unique Valley dining experience. To experience a restaurant where every seat is a window seat, try Slopeside.
20. Taste of Italy Bar & Grill
Taste of Italy Bar & Grill on Catasauqua Road in Allentown offers a chic, modern atmosphere and great traditional and modern Italian dishes. Convenient location, great food, and an unparalleled atmosphere make Taste of Italy a must-try in the Valley.
21. Twisted Olive
Creatively casual cuisine offered alongside house-made infused cocktails, Twisted Olive is a bistro style restaurant with a world twist. Open on Mother’s Day from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.—call and make your reservation now.
22. Valenca
Valenca’s cozy indoor seating and pleasant outdoor seating paired with its wonderful menu make it one of the best dining experiences in Easton. Including but not limited to Portuguese cuisine, Valenca’s most noteworthy menu items include steak and salmon on the stone.
23. Yianni’s Taverna
Yianni’s offers a seasonally changing menu focusing on modern interpretations of traditional and classic Greek cooking in a location right between Lehigh University and the Promenade Shops. Fresh seafood, whole fish and vegetarian options are available alongside the more traditional Greek dishes.
24. Youell’s Oyster House
Serving food from sea to table has been a point of pride at Youell’s Oyster House since 1895. Close to the PPL Center in Allentown, Youell’s is offering their full dinner menu along with special features and cocktail specials from noon to 7:00 p.m. on Mother’s Day.
