Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Bethlehem

13 restaurants available nearby

1. Zest bar+grille

4.7

Exceptional(2746)

Price: Expensive

• American • Bethlehem

Booked 42 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.

2. Edge

4.5

Awesome(1932)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Bethlehem

Booked 38 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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3. Tavern at the Sun Inn

4.6

Exceptional(489)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bethlehem

Booked 21 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.

4. blue grillhouse

4.7

Exceptional(4907)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Bethlehem

Booked 84 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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5. Urbano Mexican Kitchen & Bar

4.4

Awesome(675)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Bethlehem

Booked 22 times today

Modern Mexican at its best! Made to order guacamole, hand made seasonal margaritas, over 15 taco selections and much more

6. Hampton Winds

4.8

Exceptional(195)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bethlehem

Hampton Winds Restaurant is the training ground for Northampton's highly-regarded Culinary Arts program. Students in the second half of their studies run the facility under the guidance of skilled executive chefs. The outcome is creative fine dining, including a la carte lunch service and a prix fixe dinner menu.Menu offerings change periodically to reflect the seasons. You are welcome to bring your own wine or beer, however, we do not allow hard liquors or pre made drinks using hard liquors. Please be aware, as of May 1st 2024, we will only be able to accept 1 credit card per party. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

7. Union and Finch

4.8

Exceptional(2645)

Price: Moderate

• American • Allentown

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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8. Thyme Rooftop Grille

4.7

Exceptional(720)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Easton

Booked 68 times today

*Valet begins at 5pm Tuesday-Friday and 4pm Saturday-Sunday** A new rooftop restaurant in downtown Easton. Now open on the seventh floor of The Commodore building. Thyme Rooftop Grille offers a progressive New American menu thoughtfully designed by executive chef Brad Shive. The restaurant offers a extensive cocktail list and wine program for guests to enjoy as they dine overlooking the Delaware and Lehigh Rivers, College Hill and downtown Easton.

9. Riegelsville Inn

4.5

Awesome(1052)

Price: Expensive

• American • Easton

Booked 17 times today

Located in its original stone structure the Riegelsville Inn is the epitome of exemplary dining in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The menu at the Riegelsville showcases superior American cuisine featuring uniquely paired ingredients always prepared from scratch. Join us by the fire for an unforgettable, historic experience!

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10. Mesa Modern Mexican

4.4

Awesome(1520)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Easton

Booked 13 times today

We are a modern Mexican restaurant & bar in the heart of downtown Easton. We feature a variety of classic Mexican dishes & small plates with a modern twist. Specializing in frozen and classic margaritas with seasonal flavors, as well as a generous tequila selection. Private "Tequila Room" available for events or parties.

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june
Philadelphia County •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Had a wonderful get together after Christmas shopping in the historic section of Bethlehem. We were able to relax and enjoy drinks and food. They have a distillery where they sell the spirits that come from Martha Washington recipes and favorites. The cherry and blueberry bombs were a must buy!
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Tavern at the Sun InnPrice: Moderate• American• Bethlehem
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4.6
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Michael
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
A ver enjoyable Christmas Eve dinner. The food was deliciious, especially the Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse pie for dessert. Attentive and friendly servers. Definitely high-end price wise, but worth it for a special treat.
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EdgePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Bethlehem
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4.5
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Robert
Philadelphia County •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food and service was top notch as usual! Thank you for always making our holidays so special!
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blue grillhousePrice: Expensive• Steak• Bethlehem
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4.7
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Melissa
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Ambience is perfect . The food and drinks were spot on . S’mores old fashioned was amazing ! Kelly our server was outstanding. Looking forward to our next visit .
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Urbano Mexican Kitchen & BarPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Bethlehem
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4.4
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Donna
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •1 review
5.0
Dined on 17 Dec 2024
Had a wonderful time with my daughter and granddaughters celebrating our annual Christmas dinner. Would definitely go there again for any special occasion. Our server, Emily, was pleasant and with a great sense of humor. That's important to us as we like to have fun. The dessert was excellent.
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Zest bar+grillePrice: Expensive• American• Bethlehem
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4.7

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13 restaurants available nearby

1. Zest bar+grille

2. Edge

3. Tavern at the Sun Inn

4. blue grillhouse

5. Urbano Mexican Kitchen & Bar

6. Hampton Winds

7. Union and Finch

8. Thyme Rooftop Grille

9. Riegelsville Inn

10. Mesa Modern Mexican

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