Service was great. And food was amazing as always.. they never disappoint.. always a great environment

I was here for a business dinner. It's definitely a more upscale place - it certainly looked nice. I did try the following: - Butternut Squash Soup: Ok. I find just about all butternut squash soups taste about the same. It was fine, but not special. - Duck a l'Orange: OK. The duck itself was pretty good, the skin was crisp and the meat was tender. Everything else seemed an after thought - the parsnips, blood orange, confit and chilis - they tasted ok but felt more like random ingredients than one cohesive dish. Service was also fine. They did what would be expected, nothing more and nothing less. Overall it was a somewhat average meal. The ambiance certainly felt more upscale, and the food had the same inspiration but didn't really come through on the execution. read more

Grille 3501 - Duck a L'orange - New American Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

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My kids and I came here prior to a concert at PPL Park. Had a really nice meal. The place is kinda upscale for the area and on the expensive side. My kids and I sat at a high top four top in the bar area. We were almost underdressed compared to most others out on Friday night. Many middle aged dates out tonight. Our female server was excellent. The contemporary decor made things lively and noisy. A large single TV rose above the bar and the windows open to a nice sized outdoor seating area. We each had an appetizer and main. Had two drinks. One was a white sangria and the other a coconut rum punch. The ouch was better but I would have preferred a different flavor rum. For the appetizers, I had the octopus, and my kids had a tortellini and a crispy chicken wonton. Mine was excellent but my kid did not like the tortellini overall. Too thick of a pasta. The crispy chicken buns were the hit of the appetizers especially with the dip. For mains, I had the scallops, kids had short ribs and eggplant. For the price, I would have liked a few more scallops. The kids tried some and did not like the gnocchi with it or the colorful sauce. The short ribs were wonderfully tender and went well with the grits underneath. My son loved the eggplant. He did not like whatever it was underneath the nice white rice. We did not have the room for desert. $190 not including tip for three adults. read more

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Grille3501 is on the list of the 5 oldest restaurants in the valley. Having said that, you can see why they have been around for so long. Their menu is rotational with different fresh seasonal dishes each time you go. I ordered their duck breast which the chef recommended medium rare. It was atop crispy duck confit and winter root vegetables. The whole dish paired well and there wasn't a bad bite on the plate. I finished my meal with a fig, almond, and port demi glaze cheesecake. My only wish was the demi was drizzled on the cheesecake rather than the plate. But all elements were delicious and complimented my entree perfectly. Grille3501 is on the upscale side and the perfect place to celebrate an event, birthday, or just to have a nice date night with your other half. read more

Grille 3501 - New American Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

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This may be my favorite restaurant. Just updating because it's been a while since we sat in the dining room and the updated decor is lovely. Loved my entree, but partner was cranky about cutting around the bones on his chicken. read more

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We arrived at the restaurant way past lunch time but happy to know they are still open and the place was hopping. It was a nice day so all the seats on the porch was taken. We ordered appetizers to share instead of getting full meals. Couldn't be happier with the choices! The crab cake is so lumpy and meaty. Loved the pairing of pickled relish. The pork belly was very tender and the sweet core really brings out the richness of the sauce. The grilled octopus is how I expect it to be - a whole tentacle grilled tenderly with a small salad. I recently had a grilled octopus in another place where there is a big portion of beans dressed with some cut pieces of octopus.... This is not! I can see why this place is so popular with the locals and visitors. Only thing about this visit is that there was only one person on the floor. She had to be the waiter, the bartender and the busboy. read more

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No.... Not tonight anyway. Waitress was amazing, Shannon, drinks were absolutely spot on... food was over priced and under flavored. Lobster ball appetizer tasted like it was heated from A manufactured frozen bag... sauce helped. Same with the crab rangoons ... sauce was good, appetizer... you can get better at Wegmans. My husband was ok with the lamb & mushroom ragu ... nothing extraordinary. I had the Hassle-back Eggplant.. seriously... I'm hoping to take the left overs home to finish cooking the rice and add flavor to the eggplant. My friend enjoyed the short rib, it seemed to be the best choice at our table. The birthday boy had the Lobster Thermadore and it was "ok"... we drove from Carbon county to experience something top notch and special... it only had us agreeing that distance does not equal quality. Not a place I'd be tempted to come back for. read more

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A decent sit down restaurant, although I don't like climbing stairs to sit down at a table. I didn't appreciate the breeze blowing on our table from the forced air ducts. Everybody liked their freshly cooked dinner, I ordered salmon plate. It was kinda bland. The sauce along side the rice was slightly more flavorful than the rice. The salmon needed another 30 seconds cooking on each side but was ok. Pricing was a little high in my opinion. read more

Grille 3501 - New American Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

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We were visiting from out of town and used Yelp to find a lunch place. This place had good reviews so we gave it a try! They were right. Very cute place. Excellent for a brunch or lunch situation. They have a fun cocktail menu with lots of options and a great food menu. There was really something for everyone. I had the crab cake burger which was flavorful and well cooked. Service was a 10/10. The staff were attentive and knowledgeable. read more

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You won't find a bigger or better salad around. It was very fresh. I really liked it so much! More salads in 2026

First time to Grille3501, but definitely won't be the last. Atmosphere is really relaxed and inviting. Had an outside table near the open air loft bar. Our waitress was very pleasant and engaging. She took care of drinks as soon as we decided what we wanted. We had the chicken dumplings and spring rolls. Both were served with dipping sauces that were absolutely amazing. For our meals we had the grilled sea scallops. which were perfectly sautéed, and the Chilean Sea Bass, that melted in your mouth. For desert the Creme Brulee was the perfect end of a spectacle experience. A little pricey, but overall well worth it for the quality and atmosphere. I would recommend Grille3501 to everyone. Looking forward to our return. read more

Recently, my mother was visiting from MAssachusetts. We had a mother-daughter night out at Grille 3501. Larisa (spelling?) is a very personable and attentive server. She helped make out time together (my mom and me) feel extra special. My mom and I each had the filet mignon. It was beyond delicious. I highly recommend their signature cocktails, desserts and bread as well. read more

Grille 3501 - Lavender lemon drop martini. Cheers. - New American Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

SCAM ALERT. Disgusting food, disgusting treatment. Went in for a good date for V day with a fixed menu and price. The $95 steak was incredibly chewy for "filet mignon" (which definitely was not filet mignon) and then the replacement seafood fettuccine smelled awful and tasted even worse. After sending food back I had to explain that the Service was good until when they went to take off the 1 meal that was replaced twice and still tasted awful they still wanted to charge 20% and tax on the full $200+ dollar amount instead of the adjusted $100+ dollar amount. Then when I brought it up the waiter gave me attitude because he said "that's my pay" which I told him I understand that but it's not fair for me to pay 20% on an amount I'm not being charged. Then the manager came out and tried to argue with me that's their pay and it's "for the service which was the same". I again explained the service was good but it's still unfair and not correct calculation for the total amount. He would not remove it and I was forced to overpay for a horrible dining experience. To top it off the dessert they send us home with looked like it was smashed on purpose and it wasn't even the dessert they said it was. If I could give 0 stars I would. I have left a complaint with the BBB and will be contacting the business owner this week. read more

Grille 3501 - Waiter sent us home with smashed dessert that wasn't even the correct kind to begin with - New American Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

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After 2 decades here in the Lehigh Valley - we will never dine or drink at 3501 again. They favor "regulars" and treat casual patrons as such... plus they have a discriminatory policy whereby special menu items (ie burgers) can be ordered by some - but not others... witnessed this behavior first hand. 3 tables tonight were treated disrespectfully and shared our opinion -- they also will never support 3501 again...(Bill/ Cathy) The manager is unqualified, misinformed, and incompetent - one who will drive their business into the ground - that is with the exception of the upper crust regulars who are exempt from the "regular folk" drinking rules and policies. We have gone to 3501 for the past decade and have never been treated so rudely - Will share this with my multiple business and social contacts -- (ie Dave Jaindl) Again - have never been treated with such disrespect at any Lehigh Valley restaurant -- too many other better options!!! Not to mention the food was overcooked and dry!!! Spend your money without judgement at Randall's, The Shelby, West End, Top Cut, etc... Greg C read more

This is one of the most beautiful restaurants in the Lehigh Valley. We love the service here & the decor is gorgeous as well.

I ordered the most expensive dinner on the menu (ribeye), a filet, the salmon and 3 appetizers (dumplings, tuna and spring rolls) and honestly they were all terrible. Filet was the best, but they overcooked my ribeye and undercooked her filet so she didn't want it, leaving me to eat the filet which was "ok". The ribeye tasted rotten and was overcooked, the salmon was just alright and I couldn't stand any of the apps. Two were just fried mush and the tuna was covered in some sweet horrible hoisin or some kind of sauce. I'm so disappointed after paying over $200 for a dinner we all hated. Silver lining was the amazing waiter Joe. He saved the place and absolutely needs a raise!!! read more

This place was super disappointing... I love Zest, and live right around the corner from Grille 3501, so I figured this place had to be good. People for years raved, but this place has gone downhill, I went with people who have had good experiences here in the past, but my own experience here will be my last. The dining room was very dark and dreary feeling, with one tiny little window, the octopus had some weird flavors around it, didn't go together & was not tasty. The chicken dumplings were okay but the sauce to accompany was too sweet for the meal. The crab and mango egg rolls were also just okay & the coconut rémoulade wasn't wowing. The short rib beef came out like a literal pot roast. Carrots broccolini, and a hunk of meat. Could have been cooked in my crockpot at home, it was tasty but a crockpot meal shouldn't cost $38. Then the power went out and we were essentially rushed to finish our $201 meal, and was never offered boxes or even having someone check on our meal. Really subpar experience, we all agreed we would have rather gone to Chic Fil A. The drinks from the drink menu are subpar also don't even waste your money, just get wine. We didn't finish any of the cocktails that we paid $12+ for read more

Grille 3501 - Caesar Salad & Boneless beef short ribs - New American Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

I finally got to dine at Grille 3501. Bread was served with butter as well as olive oil. Friend enjoyed glass of Malbec wine. Tuna Tartare with chips and pickled ginger slices was good. Housemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing on Mixed Greens salad was very good. Friend ordered Caesar salad and crab mango spring rolls, which came with coconut curry remoulade. Crab Mango spring rolls were very good. I've heard they are not always good. Our server was so personable, which really added to the experience. read more

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The place improved since the last time I've been here. Still has its Ostrich Steak Staple but other menu items have changed and improved. Stopped by for dinner on Monday night. Sat at the table near the bar. I was surprised to see how packed it was even on Monday night. The food was immaculate. On a simpler side but immaculate, but Venison and Octopus were done to perfection (in my experience that's rare). My daughter finished her burger and then decided to do the same with our mussels. Threw me for a second but that was some vote of taste this place received. read more

My favorite restaurant in Allentown. Great for anything from date night, to bringing my nieces for ice cream to grabbing a couple drinks an appetizers alone or with a friend. All the staff is great. Food is awesome and drinks are amazing! read more

This trip was a great experience. The server understood that I have a dairy allergy and checked with the chef to make sure everything was safe for me to eat. (Vegan accommodations / options!!!) I had the falafel to start, minus the tzatziki sauce. Then the 3501 crunch salad - I don't remember if mods were required. Then the Asian stir fry. I'm sad that I didn't get any pictures of the food because it was my first time here. Met a friend - she recommended the place. I will definitely be back! read more

Great atmosphere, Great food and Great service The staff were very friendly. The food was amazing and I like the atmosphere at this place. read more

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Had great company with me, but the food was mediocre and overpriced. The tuna tartare app was good with soft tender tuna and well balanced acids and fruit. But the braised beef short rib was dry and stringy on the bite. It was overcooked. The service was friendly. The space is comfortable, clean, and modern with a typically suburban upper middle income older generation clientele. read more

Grille 3501 is beautiful with an excellent staff, wonderful drinks, and exceptional food. The atmosphere alone is wonderful and perfect for couples. Better still, this restaurant and bar offers quality beverages and food at great prices. Most important, it is clear that the wait staff cares about what they do, as well as the bartenders, and chefs. The look and taste of the food - including desserts - were truly wonderful and made for a magical evening. My girlfriend and I cannot wait to return! read more

Grille 3501 - Halibut - New American Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

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Visited Grille 3501 for a business dinner. The restaurant was packed on a Monday evening and one of the few restaurants in the area open on Monday's. The food was good and they had a decent selection for meat/seafood eaters, but not for vegetarians. The staff was very friendly and attentive to our group. read more

I love this restaurant. It's beautiful, the service is excellent and the food is fancy and delicious. The reason for the 3 star is that they served us ribeye steak that were tasty but chewy. The ribeye was not on the menu that night. They had a different type of beef (I think squirt steak). But the other type of beef cut was over and they offered the ribeye. I think the meat was not ready to be served that night and it tasted like that. For $60 a steak (we had 3), I expect it to be ready or do not offer it. read more

Don't waste your money or your time! Much better options in the area. PRO ?: Location Our Tuesday night reservation was lost. With res. 30+ mins. To be Seated! No front of the house or desk by entrance. Waited to be seated in the annex by the bar. Unidentified man loudly yells at us and tells us to follow him. Man failed to identify himself or act in anything but an abrupt, and condescending manner. CONS: Out of a 3 top, 2 of the Entries were Inedible. Burned Black Fish Entree Cold AND Raw inside. Thickness of fish less than 2 inches. Quite a talent to blacken and send out raw fish in the same entree. Second Entree tasted like a salt lick and was Inedible. Third entree ordered was supposed to be short ribs. Clearly, was overpriced beef stew stringy and not tender. Wait for the refired raw Cod was over 20 minutes. Obviously no sense of urgency for any errors in the Back of the House. By the time refired Cod arrived, all the other diners had put their inedible meals aside. Were any comps offered for the triple screw ups in the Back of the House? NONE! When we asked, one entree was credited. Only wait staff apologized for our awful meal. Heard later that a second restaurant had been opened. Grille 3501's Back of the House staff shifted to the new restaurant. Does that explain our inedible, uncomped meals? Profits preferred over patrons food! 0 stars if I could. No need to worry about losing a reservation in the future. We won't be returning. read more

I had my wedding at Grille 3501 this past weekend. It was wonderful! I heard so many good things about the food and the drinks were great too. I had about 40 people and The Loft side was the perfect size for the reception. Tiffany, the events manager, helped with the entire process and the day of. She was great to work with and everything went so smoothly! We had a buffet with pasta, salmon, beef, mashed potatoes and carrots. Salad, fruit and cheese as well. The salmon was my favorite! I definitely recommend checking them out for a small party, baby/bridal showers or just for dinner! read more

Went here with a business associate while in town as it was recommended to us by our pilot. Everything was great. fancy for me. but worth every penny. The short rib sandwich was great, being from Texas I didnt think I could get good short rib outside of Texas. I was wrong, this was good. I liked this place a lot and if I ever had back to Allentown I will be back. read more

Unique location and building. Half old home half new construction. On nice weather days it feels large and open. Cold probably the opposite. The food was a great selection. Our service was excellent. The kitchen was hidden away in the other building but the food preparation and presentation was impressive. The food temperature when served was mediocre. I would highly recommend this restaurant if in Allentown. read more

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Disappointed. A few months ago we visited 3501 and we found the dining room closed. This time our party of 4 arrived for dinner and again found the dining room closed. We were seated in the bar area where the room was crowded, loud and unwelcoming. We had difficulty holding a discussion due to the noise. We were presented with a small piece of paper intended to be our menu and then waited over 10 minutes to be greeted by a server. The salad was good, the bread, which was an extra charge, very ordinary. The seafood Alfredo was reported as watery and soft, maybe over cooked. I had the scallops which were prepared with a vegetable hash of brussels sprouts onions and sweet potato. I found these strong flavors very unpleasant with the mild scallops. Our guests had the salmon and the duck. They politely said "it's good" with no further detail. With so many wonderful dining choices in the area, this one misses the mark. Food and service were just okay; atmosphere needs to improve before we return. read more

Food and service were outstanding. The best mussels I've ever had. A little chilly in there though.

Service was good. Pork chops, pasta, steak special, and chicken delicious!! Appetizers also excellent. Chicken dumplings and pork belly. Butterscotch cake scrumptious. Excellent with food allergies!! read more

Without hesitation I gave it a 5/5! Every single dish was incredible! They were so accommodating to my guest's allergy and gave us great recommendations based off that. Scallops were amazing for an entree and drinks were great as well! Highly highly recommend! read more

Grille 3501 - New American Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

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This restaurant is truly amazing. From the hard working staff, bartender making drinking, and the chefs. I was truly impressed by it all. I got the short rib, seared tuna, and gnocchi. Everything I had tasted rustic, flavorful, unique and cooked perfectly. All the flavors worked together. The server brought over fresh made bread which accompanied everything very nicely. I recommend this restaurant. They know what they're doing and the food is amazing. read more

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It could have been that I came here after a liquid only cleanse or it could have been the food is just amazing - I think it was both and I had a great time! I went with my husband and a friend and we enjoyed this place very much. Our waitress, Melissa, was very patient with me and my plethora of questions because there were so many items on the menu I wanted to eat. I decided on the octopus, pork belly, lobster ravioli and tuna tartare for my appetizers (out of the 8 I originally wanted...) and the short ribs for my entree. The octopus was cooked perfectly tender with no chewiness - my disappointment was that it was much smaller/skinnier than the photos of other Yelpers which was a bummer. The pork belly was delicious! The lobster ravioli was good, but there was only 2 pieces and it was $14. The tuna tartare was nice and refreshing and the taro chips paired it well. The short rib was good, but too heavy after all the other apps and the sauce wasn't my favorite - tasted delicious the next day though. My husband got a chicken dish and a side of mushroom risotto - we were not a fan of the risotto and literally left it untouched. The chicken was fine. My friend got the filet mignon and it was very good. For dessert, we ended up with the blueberry cheesecake and the rice pudding - both were good, but the cheesecake was what I'd order again. I'll definitely be back :) read more

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Mussel appetizer was amazing, wife and I split the lobster entree with the leeks and it was the perfect serving amount for each of us, drinks were great too read more

Grille 3501 - Mussels - New American Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

Food very good a little costly Service prompt and friendly Rest noisy and busy Over all would go back read more

Very good service and the ambiance was friendly and warm. The food was lacking a lot of flavor. We tried 2 apps, 6 entrees and 3 desserts all of which were just ok; everything needed salt or more sauce or just something else. Not sure I'd return here since the kitchen needs some work... read more

Came here for happy hour. They have two bar areas that have their specials. Good drink cocktails and some really nice tapas to share. We had the duck platter, muscles, and dumplings. Probably some of the best duck I've had in a very long time. read more

Grille 3501 - Duck bacon, and fois gras - New American Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

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