Had drinks here after attending the Garden Series Outdoor Wine Dinner. Loved how cozy it was. I…read morechose an espresso martini and the super nice bartender made me a delicious one off menu. We opted to take our drinks outside to the massive porch and enjoy them while watching the sunset and rocking in the rocking chairs. Super reasonable drink prices for a venue such as this.

Library Lounge at Skytop Lodge feels like stepping back in time in the best possible way…read more From the moment you walk in, everything slows down. Dim lighting, big comfortable leather chairs, bookshelves lining the walls, a fully stocked bar, and historic photos throughout the space create a classic lodge vibe that feels timeless without being stuffy. It is cozy, polished, and incredibly relaxing. The staff is knowledgeable and clearly takes pride in what they serve. The craft cocktails are well made and thoughtful, and if you prefer beer, there are solid options there too. As a bourbon lover, I especially enjoyed their private barrel pick served neat, a real treat and easily a standout pour. This is a perfect pre-dinner or post-evening stop, we have done both, and it works beautifully either way. Dress is slightly casual but leans upscale, and while pricing is a bit higher than average, it feels completely worth it for the setting, quality, and experience. We sank into the chairs, talked story with friends, and lost track of time, which really says it all. If you are anywhere near Skytop Lodge, make sure this is on your list. Plan extra time, you will want to linger.

Good food, I had the meatloaf and my wife had a brisket melt. Fantastic decor and friendly staff…read more Will definitely recommend to anyone in the area.

Wonderful staff, food and restaurant! The restaurant was not too far from where we were staying…read morewhich made it easy to navigate!

Delicious food. Nothing negative to say about the restaurant…read more Romantic atmosphere. See you soon

Frogtown Chophouse has a cool atmosphere. It seems like a classic Poconos restaurant. They sent two…read moredifferent amuse bouche, which is very generous. Most of the food we had was good or very good. Our server was very nice and provided great service. She even handled the issue that makes this a 3 Star Review very well. The Manager did too. But if you're a respected chophouse, you can't get a steak wrong three times in a row. Frogtown offers a signature mixed grill experience that has a 16 ounce strip, a lobster tail, a crab cake, a few sides (whipped potatoes, long strips of carrots and delicious garlicky mushrooms). It's over $100, but really a pretty good value with all you get. My wife and I decided to split this. I ordered the steak medium rare, which is important to the review. The lobster tail was very good. The crab cake was meaty and good. The carrots were a highlight. The whipped potatoes were good. As was the creamed spinach the table shared. The calamari app (which was a bit heavy on the batter) and burrata app (needed more tomatoes) were both decent. The strip steak was the issue. As our server delivered the plate, she said "when you get a chance, could you cut the steak open and make sure it's done to your liking." I've never had a server in a nice steak restaurant ask me to do this before. It's not a good look. They should already know. I assumed she was concerned it was undercooked. I pressed my knife against the steak. Because I grill steaks, I knew that it was medium well or well done. I said "well, I can tell it's not underdone." I cut the steak down the middle. And it was medium well or well done. I very, very rarely send food back. But at a respected chop house, and at that price, I sent it back. And frankly, it wasn't a big deal at that stage because we had plenty of other food. A manager came out with a new steak. She apologized. Again, I was asked to cut it open. I pressed my knife against the new steak. I knew even before I cut it, because the steak squished as I pressed it. This time -- it wasn't even rare yet. So I had to send it back again. The steak came back. I cut it down the middle of one of the halves. It was a little more done, but it was on the borderline of being rare and undercooked still. I wasn't going to send the steak back a third time. So I ate the parts closest to the ends and sides. The steak was too chewy and underseasoned. I don't know what was going on. Maybe a regular chef was out and an inexperienced person had to step up. In any event, if you're famous for your steaks, you can't have those kinds of misses. Also, the plating of this experience could use a fresh look. Everything was put on the same plate and it was really crowded. 3 Stars

Love this place! Beer is great and service is friendly. Definitely worth a stop to make the…read moreshopping trip a little easier

Barley Creek Taproom in the Pocono Premium Outlets is a refreshing upgrade from standard mall food…read morecourt fare. The limited menu centers on straightforward, easy-to-eat sandwiches and highly customizable flatbread pizzas, all complemented by the signature adult beverages brewed or distilled by the Barley Creek organization. The ambiance is decidedly casual and built for hanging out, featuring plenty of TVs tuned to sports and Pennsylvania lottery games, a couple of arcade games, a foosball table, and cornhole boards that make stopping by more of an experience than just a quick meal. For food, I opted for the chicken salad varietal of the Deli Sandwich ($12), served with lettuce and tomato on rustic white toast alongside potato chips, while my dining companion went with the tuna salad varietal of the Deli Sandwich. Both of us thought our basic sandwiches were well executed. I also took advantage of the Sunday Happy Hour from 12pm til 3pm and ordered a half-price pint of the Barley Creek Navigator Gold beer, a easy-drinking American blonde/golden ale that's very similar to Budweiser's flagship brew. The food and beer hit the spot for a casual lunch, but the service kept this from being a top-notch experience. Our server was noticeably stretched thin managing multiple tables plus a full bar. Basic details fell through the cracks -- I had get up and physically chase her down to ask for silverware and ended up with just a single fork delivered by another server. Payment was another bottleneck: after another server dropped the check, I was left standing awkwardly at the register for a few minutes while the service team juggled the other dining parties. All in all, it's a solid 3-star spot for the family-friendly vibe and solid food -- just be prepared for potential lulls in service when they're busy.

We were so impressed with Early Terrible during our last visit to Woodstock that we simply had to…read morego back this time. Unfortunately, it was cold and rainy on this occasion, so enjoying their sprawling outdoor area was out of the question. Instead, we grabbed some drinks from the bar and took them over to one of their worn-in leather couches. My first cocktail was the Jalapeno Margarita with its inclusion of blood orange puree. I liked it well enough, but it had a lot of orange flavor, which I was not super into. I preferred my companion's Smoke Signals, which was like a spicy mezcal margarita with pineapple. Secondly, I had their Hot Apple Cider spiked with mezcal, which I enjoyed more, despite (or, rather, in spite of) it being super boozy. From the log cabin-ish vibe to the friendly staff and excellent cocktails, Early Terrible is a creative lounge worth exploring.

The cocktails here are heavenly! Simply ambrosial. We sat outside on a hot & lazy afternoon in the…read moregarden, basking in the lovely ambience, sensual wafts of incense, and colorful music, and felt transported to some exotic locale. The interior bar is cool too - intimate, lodgey - with more of a party atmosphere at night. The staff all seem arty, bohemian and hip. On Fri-Sun, you can order wood-fired pizza from the Mud Club next door (same owner). We had a sausage and shiitake pie and it did not disappoint! The bar nibbles are otherwise quite light and limited, so come prepared to drink and dance but not stuff your face, unless you come on pizza days. Would I be a regular if I were local? Almost certainly yes!

Since Rare & Rye is the new kid on the block we wanted to give it a try…read more We went Monday evening for the Wagyu Burger Special. We were impressed with our server, Skylar who did a great job. The food came out quickly, the burger was prepared medium rare perfectly, the toppings and sauce finished off the great taste and the Truffle Fries were hot and tasty. All in all we were very happy with our experience and plan on trying the Wednesday Latin Inspired Night in the near future. I would highly recommend you give Rare and Rye a try and decide for yourself. Just remember the Wagyu Burger Special is only available on Monday evenings. Yes, the menu is on the pricey side, but don't you deserve to treat yourself once in a while!

We visited the Poconos and had dinner at Rare & Rye Friday evening. We were seated immediately…read morewhich was great. It's a darker ambiance. It's romantic. Don't wear flip flops. :) We started with their warm bread served with olive oil. The olive oil had sea salt sprinkled on top. It was a unique surprise. Bread warm and fresh. We ordered the Spanish meatballs and filet mignon to be cooked rare, with a side of the wild mushrooms. The Spanish meatballs are small, firm, and not super flavorful. We were not fans. We tried one together and sent it back. We ordered the calamari instead. Our waitress, Peyton, was incredibly kind and understanding. She made excellent recommendations. We appreciate her honesty. We love that she's also a cat mom! Excellent service. 10/10 The calamari was delicious and crunchy. Perfect flavor. Ask for black garlic sauce! It's amazing. Went perfect with the calamari too! Peyton's idea. :) The wild mushrooms were cooked perfectly, seasoned perfectly and a generous portion. These are one of the most delicious mushrooms we had in a while. Our filet mignon came with oven-roasted garlic. The garlic was delicious and cooked perfectly. The filet was also very delicious, very flavorful. We asked for rare and we got medium rare. Still pretty juicy but we like rare better. Steak was 9/10. If cooked rare, it definitely would be a 10/10. :) Peyton suggested the Chocolate Hazelnut Temptation for dessert as we were unsure. It was absolutely delicious. Creamy and crunchy with chocolate and hazelnut with the perfect amount of sweetness. Ordered an espresso with it and it's also good. So, so happy we stopped in and got to try some things. Highly recommend'

The pizza here was really good. I would definitely get it again. We got the pickled pizza and it…read morereally tasted unique. The crust was nice and crispy. I could definitely taste the pickle in there too. We also got the Japanese pancake, which was really good to add a good amount of flavor to it. I was unique from the pizza and it didn't feel like they were reusing different flavors and drinks. They were also very flavorful and good. I definitely see myself coming here again.

Came here for dinner last night for my boyfriends birthday. I was only here once before a few years…read moreago so i wasnt sure what to expect. Everything was amazing!!! I specifically loved the short rib risotto. It was so flavorful and delicious, im already looking forward to getting it next time! Service was good & our food and drinks all came out fast! It's small in there, so make sure you make a reservation! Excited to go back here soon.

Ambiance 10 out of 10. Food 3 out of 10. Service 8 out of 10. Atmosphere cozy relaxed very down to…read moreearth. Food overpriced, overcooked and flavorless. You have to go to the bar to order drinks and food. Servings very small portions. Ginger pork was like chewing rocks, Cuban corn takes frozen and flavorless even in peak season. Best dish by far Mac and cheese and bean bruschetta. For the amount you pay definitely not worth it.

This has turned into a mainstay for my husband and I. We frequent this restaurant about 2X per…read moremonth. I have eaten everything on their menu and recommend it all except the bacon. But my husband loves the bacon and orders it all the time so it's not like it's bad... just not for me. April makes the best drinks! And my favorite there is the manhattan. They mist it with a little Laphroig single malt scotch. Delicious. Don't hesitate to try this place; you won't regret it.

I stopped in Bar Franco for drink before dinner nearby. It was literally just when they opened but…read moreeverything was ready to go and Alex the bartender seemed to already have some creative ideas in mind! He asked what I like. I told him the spirits and style(s) I prefer. Then I simply said "surprise me". His creation was a take on the Paper Plane, a bit less tart and perfect for a broiling hot day outside. Two other dinners guests joined me soon after and had equally impressive drinks. In fact, the entire dinner party returned at the end of the night so everyone could have their own experience! The space is small, but the atmosphere is very intentional and there is a great, low seating area in the front window that can fit several people comfortably. That's where we sat later as a group. If you've been meaning to try this place too, make it a priority next time you are downtown! Note: Bar Franco also has a food menu connected to the restaurant next door.

Quaint little bar that is affiliated with Fresco da Franco (which we have tried a few times and is…read morealso excellent). We sat on the couches in front of the bar area and started with wine followed by the most delicious calamari-the sauce is to die for. Their bread is fluffy and amazing as well. All of the staff is friendly and attentive. Highly recommended for drinks and appetizers.

Awesome low key bar and lounge with unique and delicious cocktails! Service was at the bar and made…read moredelicious drinks. Sad to see them go after so many years but hope to see them pop up somewhere else!

Finding this spot isn't the easiest but if you park in the hotel parking lot you can take the…read moreelevator up to level M. The restaurant is located in a triage of two other restaurants. There's a host for the lobby if all 3 restaurants and they will direct you where you need to go. SM23 is a trendy lounge. They have an extensive drink menu! They also have a small plate selection. I came in for happy hour and it was packed. The bartender navigated with grace which was delightful to see. I ordered the calamari and the dim sum shrimp dumplings, as well as a margarita. The margarita was delicious!! Probably one of the best margaritas I've ever had. The calamari was very good and I loved the sweet and sour sauce it came with. The dim sum dumplings were just ok for me. They were pan fried and I expected them to be steamed. I also wasn't a fan of the sauce it came with so I just used the sauce I had for my calamari. I would definitely come back to try more happy hour food and drinks!