I first found out about this place thanks to Yelp! and thought I'd found a unique place to try for dinner. Turns out my boyfriend had known about the place for a while and it wasn't a surprise, but oh well. We're always looking for a good, small bar to grab a bite to eat and a good (read: not Bud Light or Yuengling) beer. Beef Baron fits the bill and is close to home. We've been there a handful of times and the beer selection is always good. Last visit - 2 weeks ago - they had a seasonal Weyerbacher, the Yards Brawler, Spaten Oktoberfest, and several others of which I can't recall. The burgers are delicious and made fresh on the grill. They're actually fresh made black angus burgers. They're not mystery meat patties or pre-fab frozen burgers. Did I mention they're also reasonably priced? The chili is also a good pick. Service is friendly but can be a little slow if it's a busy evening. Make sure to bring CASH as they don't accept credit or debit. read more

Love at fist sight, and bite. Server was polite. AMI juke box for availing. It seems this place is a local haunt. Very quiet on a Friday latter part of the night. Got there before 11:00pm. Maybe it varies? It was raining out. The server accidentally stopped my songs on juke box......believing it was music left by exiting patrons, but it was my 3 songs left that they accidentally stopped. I kindly brought this to light, and server asked exactly what those three songs were? And she wrote them down on her paper pad! How commendable! She fixed the situation gladly. read more

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Stopped for a few beers & and a snack. Sat at the end of the bar that was close to the grill. Got to watch some good looking food leave the grill. Burgers, with grilled onions, chicken wings, toasted rolls were some of the items that went by. Looks like they fry their own chips, also. I got an order of pierogies. Came out perfect. Sill hungry, so I got the fresh cut fries with cheese. Another winner. Service was a little slow to start - I asked for a menu but never got it until they asked for my order & I said I needed a menu. Since I got to watch the cook, I really now want to try a cheeseburger. Only thing I can say is every order she replaces her vinyl gloves. I have watched people in a kitchen use the same pair over & over including running the cash register & eating their food. I will be back. read more

I'll keep this simple as it's a simple place. Recently redone inside so everything is new, lost some atmosphere from the old setup but new is good too! The food is very very good for "bar food", the burgers are awesome and are cooked as ordered instead of everything well done. Prices are fantastic and if that wasn't all good enough, the beer selection is very very good. I wasn't expecting that kind of beer selection from this place at all, mostly bottles but even a few good drafts. If you're in the area and looking for something simple or just a place to start for a few good beers, DEFINITELY stop in. Only downside is you can still smoke in the front room... need to get rid of that non-sense. read more

We visited here for the first time on a Friday evening, overall it was a mediocre visit. On the upside the Baron has a very nice selection of beer, domestic and foreign. Also, they have a solid fare of burgers and burger like offerings. The Baron is surprisingly small child friendly having both a couple of juice selections, a separate dining area in the back and highchairs. The service was competent and our server understood how it was to eat out with children and added to the experience. On on the minus side as others have commented it's cash only and that fact ISN'T posted anywhere when you arrive. The way our society is now cash is often a secondary option for an average person and they could be in for a nasty surprise. I didn't see an ATM. Also, no french fries. That caught both R and myself off guard. The food came slowly (over 30min for our party of 4 adults and 1 child) for what we ordered Burgers, the lack of other customers when we were seated. In the end one of our party suffered through an incorrect order (medium rare instead of medium well). Due to the influx of business was unwilling to wait for what we thought would be a significant delay. It's worth a visit, just keep in mind that others have looked at the Beef Baron with what we think are rose colored glasses. While this place might have once been great it's settled into middle aged mediocre dive bar with just hints of previous greatness. read more

Uhhh well I heard from locals this had the best burger. So we went. The burger was pretty good but not worth the drive, lack of fries, the stop at the ATM. OH and no coke or Pepsi products. The 3 stars is ONLY because the burger was decent. Menu is very limiting so only go if you're going for a burger. Waiter was alright and don't forget cash. read more

Beef Baron, FTW!!! Whenever I'm in Bethlehem, I insist on visiting the BB. Nothing says Old Steel Town like a classic, beat down looking strip mall bar with an astounding array of very good brews. I've had the food once, and it was forgettable but really; who goes to the BB for the food? Not me, I go for the ambiance and overall kick assness. read more

Best burgers! I get the Red Barron with BBQ and bacon, cheese too. It is 3 meals for me! Holds up to take out also!! I wish they carried a better quality White Zinfandel, like Sutter Home, especially since they uped the prices. Even better if they had Sutter Home White Merlot! When they have homemade soup it is awesome! read more

Came here today for lunch and the food was excellent. Got the Baron (cheeseburger) and it was a half pound patty and it was made to my request. Wast drinking at this time but it looked like they had a nice selection of big brand and microbrews to choose from. Very clean and they now accept credit cards. I'll definitely be back for some food and alcohol outside work hours at some point. read more

I would have better off walking over to Route 22 and throwing my cash on the highway. The burger was clearly frozen and reheated, chicken wasn't even edible. The mozz sticks were grilled and tasteless. Don't bother. read more

I have never been disappointed by the food at the Beef Baron in over 40 years, until this past week! I've always looked forward to having a delicious hotdog along with with grilled onions- not an epicurean delight, but pure comfort food for me. I was really shocked. First, the hot dog was served with raw onions. No problem, I sent it back to have the onions grilled. Here'where my order went wrong. When my hot dog returned, the onions had barely touched the grill, the roll was still partially frozen, and the hot dog was cold! I was so hungry by that time that I ate the hotdog and left the onions and roll sadly in the plate. It will be a long time before I return to the Beef Baron! read more

If you are Handicapped like I am, you'd better bring a portable bathroom with you. This place's bathroom doors aren't wide enough so you can role your chair in. I had to go outside to do my duty, that really sucked ! Also, if you like getting small portions for food and liquior, and then payying prices like you're at the Casino, by all means drop in. The Service is discusting ! The waitresses think they are entitled to a tip even if they are rude/crude. By pass this place and go to Applebees !!!! read more

Thanks to a waitress-in-training & possible confrontation-to-be, we've soured on this place. A particular waitress became, what I felt to be, condescending towards us - especially me. She seemed to mock me & exaggerate her smiles & 'perky' tone of voice towards me. Sometimes it seemed like she would just ignore us when we came in & it would take forever for her to take our food order. We dealt with her attitude simply because we so enjoyed Beef Baron's burgers. On our 2nd-to-last visit this waitress was on duty, & she had a trainee waitress on duty w/ her. She had the trainee waitress wait on us. We had more than our usual to drink, including some shots, plus some food. We paid the receipt that was given to us by the trainee waitress, leaving a good tip like we always did, & left. As we headed home, my husband & I both agreed that the bill had seemed a bit low, & we wondered if Beef Baron had lowered their shot prices for happy hour. The next time we came in, a different waitress came up to us saying that we hadn't left enough money the last time we had been in there & that the waitress who had been on duty that night wanted to talk to us. We were a bit shocked by her approach but quickly realized she must mean that night we both thought the bill had been too low. We explained to THIS waitress that perhaps the trainee waitress on duty that night had rung up our bill incorrectly, & we asked if we could just try & settle it up now. She said 'no'. We would have to speak w/ the other waitress & that it was OUR mistake for not leaving enough money. Regardless of our states of mind, my husband & I are meticulous about checking our bills when we eat out. What I remember is that we had been charged just $2 or $2.50 per shot that 2nd-to-last visit. We had 6 shots between us that night & we don't drink 'well' shots. Perhaps the trainee waitress undercharged us for them. If this was the case, then please don't blame your employee's error on your customers. We would have gladly tried to correct the issue had the blame been placed on the appropriate party. Instead, we felt like we were being attacked & accused of purposely short-changing a bill. Too bad. Because we still crave their burgers. read more

Not the same, not even close. Going to Baron for 30 years...great people & food. Just went in for almost 5 years & was shocked. It was more like a club then corner bar, ordered a beer & wings to go (used to be best), waiting then told it would be at least 90 minutes! People next to me complaining about time for burgers (also used to be best)...person on grill looked like a deer in headlights. I loved this place, perhaps try again on another Weekday. read more

Heard allot about this place. A friend of mine went there today. A major disappointment. The much anticipated burger was anything but good. No taste. No seasoning which equal no taste. The bun was bad. Also, you cannot get fries because they don't serve them. Overall, this place was a major disappointment. I would not recommend this place. read more

I'll make this short and simple. The Beef Baron burgers are the best burgers you can get in the Lehigh Valley. Always fresh beef, always consistent (for 30+ years!), and always good service. Now if there would only be french fries and the ability to pay by debit or credit card I'd be here every week! read more

If you like burgers than this place has Excellent food with good size servings!! The friendly staff is a plus. THE ONLY DOWNSIDE IS THAT THIS PLACE ONLY ACCEPTS CASH. read more

Burgers are extremely good. Beer selection is also very good. Don't let the outside fool you. Rough but fun inside, not for the kids though. Adult burger bar. read more

This place is the absolute worst. Service was terrible waitress threw the food on the table after my family and I waited an hour for food while watching two tables that came after us be served and leave before we were even served. I would not recommend anyone ever go here. If was possible to give negative stars I would. Not to mention it is cash only, while going to the cash from the ATM next door the waitress was spotted outside sucking down cigarettes. The WOAT read more

August 13th, 2019. Great RB w/cheese and crispy fresh cut fries. Awesome beer selection. Owners and staff could not have been more welcoming and friendly! Smoking not allowed. Debit/credit cards are now accepted. Looks like we found a great new hangout! read more

At first I was skeptical of this place judging it from the outside. When I first came in I immediately noticed the dated interior. Menus were also very dated as well. My waiter was a younger woman. They had an awesome beer selection. Their food was perfect. For the price the burgers are one of the best in town. I love that if you sit at the bar you can watch them prepare your food. Burger was cooked exactly to my liking. Also ordered some grilled wings, which are absolutely phenomenal. Edit: tried this place again and everything was great! The manager is very polite and took care of us like gold. read more

Beer is ice cold. The Baron Burger is easily the best burger in town. Perfectly cooked and juicy. Big screens for football Sundays. I will definitely go back. read more

Staff and owner very nice and attentive. My first visit was on a Monday. Burger was good and a perfect medium. Roll crumbled, so figured maybe frozen since Monday. Told freinds and they shared identical complaint. Plus I hate condiments in packets. My freind heard they had fries now, so tried on a Thursday. Same horrible roll. Fries great. Bottom line...if you don't eat rolls, perfect place. Of you do, horrible roll ruins experience so stear clear. read more

The bar was great. Burgers were the best. I will definitely be going back frequently.

Dynamite burger and great selection of beer. I love the atmosphere. Reminds me of an old mining bar.

Good food and good prices. Bring cash they do not accept credit or debit cards. Great place to watch the game.

This is probably one of the best kept secrets in the LV. Great place for a burger. Somewhat dated decor, but that doesn't take away from the experience. Good food, great beer prices, and they just started to accept credit cards. read more

This place is very old also only takes cash. The food was so disgusting. Don't even waste your time or money to come here.

They are very slow with the orders, they have no fryer to make french fries and they don't take credit/debit card. Burger was burnt.

First I am a great fan of this eatery/bar because they have a great beer selection and full bar and is very close to where I live. Best local by far. Knowledgeable friendly staff and customers always a plus. The burgers are excellent. However and a big however, burgers, in my mind, were born with fries. The Beef Baron has no fries. Potato chips or potato salad doesn't cut it. Who in this day and age doesn't accept credit or debit cards? BofA atm next door. Other than these two drawbacks, an excellent location worthy of a repeat visit. read more

The main downside to this place is that they only take cash. This is the 21st century and let's face it, not all of us carry cash. Personally, I feel the decor of the place is very dingy. You walk in and it's very dark. However, they do have a separate section for dining so that's a plus. The staff is not too friendly so don't expect too much. They will most likely mess up your order, even though it's very simple. The best part about the place was the food and that was just okay. However, it took way too long to arrive. I was with three other people and each one of us got our food at different times. Not to mention, my husbands meal was cooked wrong. read more

Not, a place that I ever care to eat again. Someone wrote in an earlier post that they didn't do fries but mozzarella sticks and wings, well be warned...this is the only place that I have ever had mozzarella sticks done on the grill...and that was the best part of the meal...my husband who will eat anything, uses this place as a threat too me, "if you don't tell me where you want to eat we're going to the barron. Yick, I figure it out quick. read more

I was at the beef baron tonight I had the wings there and they are grilled and never fryed which is awesome and the size of the wing is ridiculously big. I really feel like this place would be so crazy and great if there was a wing night just during football season every Sunday. Every other bar does why not this one? When they are known for burgers and wings. If you get a chance check this place out and the food its awesome. read more

We always enjoyed a good burger and a beer. Tonight it was clouded by terrible service. Feeling like we were a nuisance our waItress barely gave us time to complete our order. Then we weren't even asked uf we wanted anything else. Just the check! Customerservice 101......cater to the custoner. Not sure what is going on here but for a Friday the place was dead. No surprise......service sucks! read more

First visit here. Went for lunch. A few people at the bar. Had heard the burgers were good so that is what my husband ordered. Five Guys is much better! Meat was ordered medium but it was on the dry side. I ordered the soup of the day which was beef chowder. To me, chowder should be thick. This was more like a very thin cream base soup. Meat was so so and there was a hint of onion and potato. Needless to say we won't be back. On top of it all, cash only. read more

So I decided to try this bar out with a couple of long time friends after going to a movie. The bar tenders are unfriendly to anyone but regulars. Beware that this place is CASH only. How do places like this stay in business??? read more