Best Lunch Restaurants in Bethlehem

31 restaurants available nearby

1. Zest bar+grille

4.7

Exceptional(2736)

Price: Expensive

• American • Bethlehem

Booked 32 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.

A photo of The Tap Room at Hotel Bethlehem restaurant

2. The Tap Room at Hotel Bethlehem

4.6

Exceptional(1995)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Bethlehem

Booked 1 time 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.

3. Twisted Olive

4.7

Exceptional(1823)

Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Bethlehem

Booked 31 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.

4. Urban Table

4.7

Exceptional(1905)

Price: Expensive

• American • Bethlehem

Booked 49 times today

Capturing flavor from a myriad of culinary regions, Urban Table’s menu is a match for every palate - with offerings including prime beef burgers, gumbo, cauliflower steak, premium chops, seafood and more.

5. The Flying Egg

4.7

Exceptional(797)

Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Bethlehem

Booked 12 times today

Serving breakfast all day in the heart of Bethlehem. Enjoy fresh squeezed OJ, savory organic egg dishes, avocado toast & much more! Lunch begins at 11am. We hope to see you soon!

A photo of 1741 on The Terrace at Hotel Bethlehem restaurant

6. 1741 on The Terrace at Hotel Bethlehem

4.5

Awesome(138)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bethlehem

Enjoy our 1741 on the Terrace with its intimate setting, floor to ceiling palladium windows that overlook Historic Moravian Bethlehem, a world heritage nominee. Our menu changes seasonally and features classic American cuisine. We partner with local farms to provide our guests with the freshest ingredients.

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7. Tavern at the Sun Inn

4.9

Exceptional(476)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bethlehem

Booked 27 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.

8. Edge

4.5

Awesome(1913)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Bethlehem

Booked 32 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.

9. Tapas On Main

4.5

Awesome(1474)

Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Bethlehem

Booked 36 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.

10. blue grillhouse

4.8

Exceptional(4880)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Bethlehem

Booked 56 times today

blue is redefining the steakhouse. You’ll find stunning decor, two high-energy indoor and outdoor bars, and seven unique private dining spaces, which can accommodate up to 420 guests. Add in a redesigned menu with much more to offer and you have a cooler, hipper kind of steakhouse. blue is convenient to major highways leading from the Lehigh Valley, metro New Jersey, Philadelphia and the Poconos.

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Annette
Philadelphia County •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I have never had a bad meal at Urban Table. Today was no different, great food and service!
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Urban TablePrice: Expensive• American• Bethlehem
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4.7
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Julievip
Pittsburgh / Western PA •11 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great service. Prices on drinks slightly steep. Food very good.
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Twisted OlivePrice: Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• Bethlehem
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4.7
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Paulvip
Orange County •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
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 4 days 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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John
Philadelphia County •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 Nov 2024
We love it here. Our food is always high quality & delicious! Our server was awesome. Very attentive and helpful. She was a pleasure and made our visit there extra special:)
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The Flying EggPrice: Moderate• Breakfast• Bethlehem
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4.7

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31 restaurants available nearby

1. Zest bar+grille

2. The Tap Room at Hotel Bethlehem

3. Twisted Olive

4. Urban Table

5. The Flying Egg

6. 1741 on The Terrace at Hotel Bethlehem

7. Tavern at the Sun Inn

8. Edge

9. Tapas On Main

10. blue grillhouse

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