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    Moya

    3.9 (252 reviews)
    PriceyNew American, Bars
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    Alexis G.

    Moya sits on Race Street--one of the most beautiful and historic little streets in town--and the setting is just as much a part of the experience as the food itself. The restaurant is tucked into the hand-built stone rowhouses, surrounded by vibrant colors, artwork, and even a few birds outside the windows. It caught my eye right away, and I'm glad it did. Note for diners: Moya is closed Monday-Wednesday, and I'd recommend making a reservation if you can. I visited on a very busy weekend in Jim Thorpe and managed to get seated around 4:30pm on Saturday without one, but the restaurant filled quickly and I think I got lucky. Inside, the space is eclectic and beautiful--rich colors on the walls, abstract art throughout (which I later learned is by the chef's wife, who co-owns the restaurant and has her studio in the same building). The atmosphere felt upscale yet comfortable, and the quiet dining room was perfect for good conversation. Our total bill came to $95.90 before tip, and it was worth every penny. Moya's menu is designed for sharing, and that's exactly what we did. Drinks: Pineapple Cosmo ($13) - perfectly sweet without being over the top, even enjoyed by a bourbon drinker. Apple Brandy Sidecar ($14) - well-balanced and beautifully made. Plates we shared: Burrata ($18) - served warm on focaccia with an olive & herb tapenade. My first time trying burrata, and I loved it. The warmth was unexpected but wonderful, and the tapenade set it off perfectly. Fresh Gnocchi ($29) - with jumbo lump crab meat and fresh tomato cream sauce. The gnocchi were perfectly dense without being heavy, and the crab chunks were huge--bigger than the gnocchi themselves! So fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. Prosciutto Salad ($18) - spinach, dried figs, gorgonzola, spiced candied nuts, balsamic glaze. Generous prosciutto on top, and the dried figs added such a clever texture and depth. A lighter dish that paired beautifully with the richness of the burrata and gnocchi. What stood out most about Moya's food was its simplicity. No over-complication, no excess of ingredients--just perfectly chosen flavors that worked in harmony and allowed each element to shine. Every dish felt thoughtful and intentional. Service was excellent--attentive without being intrusive. The bathrooms were clean, the vibe inside was intimate, and everything about the evening felt special. No on-site parking, but there's plenty of street and community parking nearby, and Jim Thorpe is a lovely walking town. My suggestion? Spend the afternoon strolling through town, enjoy dinner at Moya, then take a romantic walk down to the train tracks and water afterward. Moya isn't an everyday dinner spot for me, but it's absolutely on my list for celebrating something special--or just celebrating each other.

    Lamb Shank $28, Roasted Chicken $25, Sautéed Potatoes $8, Saison $13, Sangria $15

    We arrived a bit early for our reservation at 6pm, the main (bar) area was empty and we were seated at a table for two in the main area for 32 dinner guests. I have no idea why but it was so loud for only 10 occupants and drowned out the r&b or hip/hop music that we thought was playing. Thankfully the noisy group left shortly later but we were stuck in the center of the area which did not feel upscale, more fast food feel. The meal arrived quickly and honestly lacked texture/taste. Unfortunately we left unfulfilled mainly because we did not understand that servings did not cover your food groups; nor did we want to spend $30 for a protein each and then an extra $8-10 per side. Along with paying extra for a simple house salad and not serving bread. For the price; the presentation and atmosphere just don't jive with the culinary expectation listed on their web site. Finally, watching server sitting at a table conversing with a guest she knew where a future guest would sit. Does that mean the table gets re-cleaned? Just not what I would consider the #1 restaurant in town. Go to the hose bar and get more for your money and better service

    The view from the entrance
    Tobin M.

    Started off decent, we liked the ambiance and vibe of the bar walking in. We had a reservation for 8:00, it wasn't too crowded but crowded enough to think that we would really enjoy our meal. The first thing that we noticed that was interesting was the eerie music playing. At first I thought it wasn't bad, but the longer we stayed the creepier the restaurant became. More people left and the unlit street outside was pretty creepy as well. Drinks were decent but service was surprisingly slow and seemed a bit understaffed for a Saturday night which I thought was weird. Our appetizer was the melted mozzarella on focaccia with chimichurri and honey (too much of both). The bread was super soggy and cheese was half melted and wet as well. We decided to split the side of potatoes and the half chicken. Chicken was seasoned fine but the texture seemed almost raw. The potatoes presentation and taste were not great and there was not much flavor. Everything was wet in the worst way possible. We were in Jim Thorpe for the weekend and I booked this restaurant hoping for something special. It ended up being our least favorite meal unfortunately. But also our most expensive meal. We loved Notch Eight Craft and Marion Hose Bar.

    Sauteed broccoliBroccoli
    Allison B.

    Luckily a family member unexpectedly recommended this restaurant to us and we were able to get a reservation for a Saturday night just two days in advance ! Moya is a bit tucked away off the main drag in an adorable old building. The inside is vibrant and contemporary with relaxing ambiance. Our server was absolutely amazing. We got tons of water refills all night and food came out relatively fast. This is a tapas style restaurant. The portions are slightly bigger than traditional tapas (win win!) which makes it enjoyable to share with the table. The four is us ordered 7 dishes and it was perfect! Come hungry, you'll want to eat tons here and try a lot. The food was perfectly cooked and felt very gourmet and high end. I didn't think regular chicken could taste so so good. My favorite might have been the mushrooms, rigatoni, or burrata ..... the burrata was really really delicious. I wish we could've tried more pasta. Based off what I've seen in this town the few times I've been here this is one of if not the nicest restaurant! I don't really like pubs and breweries for food, Moya is the way to go if you want a normal, nice dinner.

    Short ribs
    Joseph S.

    Moya is truly the secret in Jim Thorpe, PA. Yes, the train ride is scenic, the trolley ride is entertaining, and the museums rich with the history of the town's metamorphosis. But there is one restaurant that's a hidden piece of anthracite in that coal mine, and that's Moya. Let's start with the ambiance - we were there early on a Friday and had a quiet table upstairs. It was very pleasant. The complimentary bread and olive oil were delicious and a great way to start the meal. I had read the crab cakes were good (Yelp review) and we decided to get them. I lived in Maryland for 30 years, so I know crab cakes. These were very good - the crab tasted fresh, the seasoning and breading, with the cilantro salsa, were perfect, . It passed the MD test. Next up, the braised short ribs and fusilli - a dynamic duo that you'll find very difficult to match....anywhere. Again, I had read a review which said the short ribs were a little on the sweet side...I like a savory-sweet beef sauce, which this was. The ribs were savory, lean and moist, and melted in my mouth. I always order my pastas with my entree - in this case, both were entrees, which we shared. The reason, take a bite of short rib with the creamy mushroom pasta, and you're in heaven. The fusilli was layered with mushrooms and the creamiest goat cheese sauce you could imagine. We ended the meal with the chocolate mousse, which was rich, creamy and very chocolaty. However, with only the fresh blueberries and a sprinkling of sugar, it seemed like it needed a lift. Maybe those berries could have been sautéed and reduced with a fresh whipped cream. Regardless, Moya is a very special restaurant; a must for anyone visiting Jim Thorpe.

    Octopus Salad
    Carrie R.

    We had a really nice dinner here while visiting for the weekend. The interior is really charming. The artwork is really beautiful. We had a great dinner. The octopus salad was super fresh and tasty. The pasta dishes were spectacular. The bronzino came with wonderful mushrooms. We all had desserts to go which were a nice treat for later. They kindly served us the scoop of coconut sorbet before we left since it would have melted as a takeaway. This is definitely a nicer restaurant so a little more expensive than some of the pubs around town but we really enjoyed ourselves and the food was a little more creative and interesting. The only weird thing was that in a nearly empty restaurant (we arrived early) they sat us right next to the only other table with guests. And the next guests they put immediately next to us, behind us. The place didn't fill up before we left...so it was odd to be so packed in like that. It was the one less nice part of our visit.

    Flat iron steak $24
    Song Y.

    Did not live up to the hype. Our party visited on a Sunday evening about 7:30pm. We had several apps and mains and overall were disappointed on the quality of the food esp for what it costs. For $240 including tax and 20% gratuity, we had: caprese, avocado salad, cheese plate, seared yellowfin tuna, fusili pasta, pappardelle pasta, flatiron steak, haddock (daily special), sautéed potatoes, sautéed broccoli, and flatbread, and 2 beers. There were maybe 3 tables including ours so I'm surprised at the level of service and quality of food received. I could understand if it was very busy and understaffed. Flatiron steak ordered medium rare came out medium-well to well done. When the waitress came over I told her I ordered medium rare and showed her my plate. She looked at it and said "that is medium rare" and I said it's definitely not medium rare. Then she asked if I wanted to send it back. Ofc I did. Second steak came out about 20-25 minutes later (way too long) and it was medium rare in the center and medium/medium-well on the sides/edges. It was close enough and since everyone else had finished eating by them, I let it go. I would not recommend or reorder. The fish special Haddock was too salty. You literally had to eat it with other food to diminish the saltiness. I would not recommend or reorder. Caprese and avocado salad were solid. I'd reorder them. Both pastas come in tiny side dish size bowls. It's about a kids portion of pasta lol. Taste was OK. Definitely nothing to write home about. Overall we were disappointed with our meal and service. We all hoped for much better but it did not live up to the hype, local recommendations or many other glowing Yelp reviews. Perhaps we got the chef on a off night.

    Bread, olive oil with garlic.
    Dann M.

    I love the cozy atmosphere and the decor. It's located on a secluded back road of Jim Thorp. The food was very tasty and fresh. All that said , the portions are really small and expensive. The daiquiri was more like a sample drink and barely any olive oil was provided to dip the bread. I had a beer, my wife had a pineapple daiquiri. We started with bread with olive oil, sautéed mushrooms and shared a Spinach gnocchi dish. We paid $65. No leftovers and we left hungry.

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    Food acquisite! Wonderful bar and drink menu. Staff polite and congenial. Jim Thorpes best kept culinary secret!

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    We've been coming here for years and loved it but the new menu changes are terrible won't be back. Be prepared to leave hungry.

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    Great food and great service. This felt like the nicest restaurant in town. I would highly recommend.

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    We struggled to find an above average restaurant in this town and ended up here since it did not…read morehave sandwiches on its menu. What a pleasant surprise, the food was awesome. Three of us ordered Thai chicken and my wife ordered the Bangkok bowl. The ingredients were fresh and carefully selected, as the dish had a slightly sweet curry sauce on it. The chicken thigh was on top of a bed of short grain brown rice appropietly cooked for the dish. Veggies such as broccoli and eggplant were around the edges. The Bangkok bowl was slightly different as the samosas had a fair amount of heat to them. The waiter recommended mixing them with the rice and fried chickpeas, which worked well. For dessert, the rose and cardamom coffee glee had little rose flavor. I asked and they said it was infused as well as the garnish on top, but I failed to taste it. Ditto for the chocolate orange ganache, in which I could not taste the orange flavor. No points lost, the deserts were still better than average, not too sweet. Service was very good, the waiter loved to inform us of what to expect. Also, it was a good place for four of us to sit at a table and enjoy a conversation.

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