We have been here a few times now and it's been the same each time that I've learned what to expect…read moreand can pass it along to anyone who wants to check it out. You walk in, you are at the bar area,But, there is a hostess stand there if you are interested in grabbing a booth to order food. Which is what we have always done and is what we will now never do again because service from this 1 particular shorter waitress is awful. After she dropped our food to the table we didn't see her for an hour despite trying our best to flag her down and asking the other waitress to get her for us so we could have our bill. The owner was working harder than this waitress collecting our empty dishes,asked us if we needed anything, cleaning tables( our waitress removed a used empty glass when she seated us) and I have no clue where she went or what she was doing that while time that she failed to see if everything was okay, we needed anything/refills or were ready to the check. Instead, since my daughter is a regular, she gave us a tip to sit at the bar and order food. Service is much better. Every time we've gone there the food has always been good. This time I got a chicken philly cheesesteak and it was delicious also! Can't say much about the crowd. It's definitely a spot for the younger groups to hang out since the college is so close. The bad thing about that is that they don't respect you at your booth if you are in one just for food. They stand right in front of your table in groups talking and you have zero privacy and it's actually a bit suffocating. When they finally did all move for a moment, I could finally feel the air circulation. This was only around 5:30pm. Service- still awful Food- great Atmosphere- depends what you're looking for

F&A Grog House is a trendy American pub located on E 3rd St. in Bethlehem. It's open Monday through…read moreWednesday, 4 PM - 12 AM, Thursday and Friday, 12 PM - 1 AM, Saturday, 11 AM - 1 AM, and Sunday, 11 AM - 12 AM. My friends and I stopped by Thursday night for some drinks and bites to share. We ordered a mix of appetizers, including the cheesesteak egg rolls, breaded mozzarella half moons, housemade G's sauce wings, and the grilled cheese with fries. Everything came out hot and fresh. The wings were the standout, great flavor with G's sauce, which is like a peppery hot sauce. It's not super spicy, but it does have a slight kick. The grilled cheese could've used more cheese, but overall, everything hit the spot. Fun place for a casual night out! Cheesesteak Egg Rolls - 7.8 Breaded Mozzarella Half Moons - 8.1 Housemade G's Sauce Wings - 8.1 Grilled Cheese - 7.5 French Fries - 7.7 Food - 7.8 Service - 8.1 Value - 7.8 Restaurant score - 79

Overall it is a good pub! Nice assortments of tap beers…read more Yuengling vanilla black and tan was cold and tasty. The vanilla flavor was refreshing! We ordered fish and chips, which was very good fish, fish was very moist and tender. The battered wedged fries were delicious. The shrimp and fries were very good. The cheeseburger was tasty. It was much better when tomatoes, opinions, and lettuce were added, The beef taco was big and delicious. The only bad order was the fried calamari. It didn't really taste like calamari. It was too much breaded batter and the calamari were mushy and tasted more like fish. It was not tender. The service was awesome. The two bartenders Jelsy and the Big guy that served us were quick! Loved this place. Great bar!

What a Great little spot with plenty of food and bar options. I was happy to finally try their well…read moreknown French onion soup; I literally try it wherever it is offered. Well, it lived up to the hype, SO good. For my lunch entree, I tried the open-faced Reuben; it was delicious. Service was great as well.

Last night my wife and I visited the Apollo grill for the first time celebrating our 32nd wedding…read moreAnniversary traveling 1 hour. The atmosphere was very nice, our server was engaging , and the featured entrees had great flavor. Unfortunately we both ordered the highly recommended oysters for our appetizers. $23.00/6 x 2 When served they were essentially oyster skins with no substance. We mentioned this to our server who agreed that this batch was unusually very small. We made mention of our disappointment to the hostess at our departure. She was kind enough to remove 1 order from our final bill which still left us paying $23.00/0 oysters.. If the product is not consistent with advertised expectations, apologize for this inconvenience and remove from current availability. Hopefully you can address this issue better for other guests.

On a Saturday night on the first weekend in February, my girlfriend and I visited Apollo Grill for…read morethe first time -- finally! We were seated right away in an open format atmosphere with the best balance of light and dark. The bar across from us looked fantastic. What we noticed right from the start is how well the staff works with and for each other to bring guests the best dining experience possible. Maddie was our server. She was kind, professional, patient, and knowledgable about both food and drink on a grand scale. Her recommendations were stellar. I had a refreshing gin and basil martini as well as their beef carpaccio, which was absolutely fantastic. My girlfriend started with their beef stew, which was thick and satisfying. It was so delicious, she almost canceled her entree to have more. She went with the home cooking route and indulged in their meatloaf with green beans and mashed potatoes. Although she loved that as well, half had to come home with her, which made for an excellent lunch the next day. I went with the raw of it all and got their spectacular tuna tartare with asparagus, radish, and rice. Usually, the tuna is cut into strips but this tremendous block of gorgeous fish knocked me out. Absolutely fantastic from presentation to flavor. For dessert, we got their brownie with ice cream and this was all upper level in taste and texture. I would be shocked if their ice cream hadn't been made in-house. We loved our first experience with Apollo and we look forward to our next visit, which is hopefully sooner than later.

I went here twice. At 4 pm it started off slow on a Tuesday then got a tiny bit more busy. I've had…read morethe pretzel and cheese both times and it's absolutely delectable especially the cheese, both times. Then I had the French onion soup which is a classic and I love when restaurants have it. Then I had the Pig burger and it was so good, the bbq sauce and onion rings and cheese is so melty and tasty! Then I had the PB dessert but it was WAY TOO PB AND CHOCOLATEY so if u don't want too much then I don't recommend but it is also delectable. And then the next time I had the cheesecake with caramel on the side and whipped cream (the whipped cream seemed to be made in house) the sauce and cheesecake and caramel sauce are very soft and easy eating and going down, highly recommend if u want something not too overbearing. I also had the bourbon bbq wings which r also really good but don't expect anything crazy with them as they don't seem excessively flavored with artificial flavorings. The ambiance is awesome too, more specially the back, corner spot next to "Stacy's Mom" bathroom is a great spot to sit.

Went to lunch with a group of coworkers and had a really good time. The service was really quick…read more The food tasted great and the cost was more than reasonable..

The Burger of the Month was outstanding -- a Wagyu burger on DaVinci's garlic knot, and it was…read moreabsolutely delicious. The meat was juicy, flavorful, and incredibly tender. The French fries were perfectly crispy and fresh, just like always. Customer service is amazing. Sanaat is always happy, welcoming, and in a great mood -- truly makes the experience even better. The place itself is cozy and comfortable. A perfect way to start the year. I'm already looking forward to coming back every month to try the Burger of the Month!

The food was amazing and fresh and the service was even better I will definitely be coming backread more

Great service, great food…read more The person who booked our dinner reservations did not know this was a cigar bar so we were a bit shocked walking in, but we were seated downstairs at the farthest away table so we thankfully didn't smell much smoke. Service was great, our waitress was very attentive and friendly. For apps we did the pirogies which were some of the best I've ever had, the red wine sauce was amazing!, as well as the shoulder lean which was good. For an entree, I did the Jimmy Pesto wrap. Good flavor and massive portion, but the chicken was very dry. Husband got the What's the Dilla, which was great and again a massive portion. We also enjoyed most our cocktails.

The patio atmosphere was very nice, and I really enjoyed the live jazz music. The pretzels were…read morealso one of the highlights of the meal. However, the overall experience was disappointing due to slow service, lack of communication, and issues with the food. We visited after the Lehigh Graduate Commencement Ceremony and were seated from 1:30-3:00 PM. Our server, Younise, only checked on us roughly every 15 minutes. It then took 45 minutes for pretzels and another 30 minutes for our 2 entrees. While we overheard that the kitchen was behind, this was never communicated to us directly, which made the long wait more frustrating. There was also an issue with my order. I ordered the Caesar salad wrap (Julius' Chicken Dance $14), but I was brought a Caesar salad with chicken ($3 up-charge) instead. The server did not offer to have the kitchen correct it or provide an alternative. After discussing it, I eventually asked if she could bring me a tortilla so I could make the wrap myself. A 15% discount was applied, which I appreciated, but the bill still listed the incorrect meal and reflected the higher-priced salad instead of the wrap I originally ordered. The burger was also underwhelming, as the cheese was not melted. For a meal that came to over $60 for pretzels, a burger, a salad item, and one drink, I expected better communication, food quality, and customer service. The ambiance was great, but the entrees and service unfortunately did not match the setting

This place is exceptional. I have ordered here early afternoon,evening and late night and it is…read moreconsistently exceptional. While it's not a restaurant I would typically go eat at for dining style ambience it's food is consistently amazing and tastes better than most places I would go out to eat

Woman working (assuming manager because she was asked by other staff to issue my refund) came out…read moreof bathroom blowing her nose and wiping it with a napkin. Threw it in the trash, did not wash her hands and went straight to the food counter, closing the containers and putting food together. Coughing all over everything while making the milkshakes. I refused to eat that food and got a refund. she didn't even apologize. absolutely disgusting

I hadn't been here since the new owners took over, but I mostly liked it when the place was…read moreRoosevelt's and then whatever it was after that, I can't quite recall. Love what the new folks have done with it. The outdoor bar, that's half indoors, is really cool, and those hi-tech, rotating fans that spin around on the ceiling help with the temperature and are also fun to watch. My friend and I had great service at the bar and I thought the food was excellent: grilled cheese with two types of cheese, plus tomato; perogies, and a Caesar salad. There are lots of beers to choose from, both on tap and in bottles. I'll definitely be back here this summer!

Pints & Pies Pub is located on Elizabeth Ave. in Bethlehem. They are open every day from 11AM -…read more2AM. My first visit, I ordered the gator fries and dirty wings. The fries were seasoned with their signature gator blend and came with a rich white cheese sauce that paired perfectly. The dirty wings, a house specialty, are my favorite item on the menu. The dirty sauce is fantastic! On my second visit, my friends and I split a pub pie. The pizzas are 12" deep dish style, pretty hearty. It was okay, but I personally prefer a thinner, crispier crust. Pints & Pies has indoor and outdoor seating. Pickup is available, but there is no delivery. Event calendar can be found on their website. Gator Fries - 8.2 Dirty Wings - 8.4 Pub Pie - 7.3 Food - 8.0 Service - 8.1 Value - 8.1 Restaurant score - 81

We reluctantly decided to return after not having the best experiences in the past, but after…read morehearing the establishment was under new management and seeing many recent positive reviews, we hoped things would be different. Initial thought-It was 5PM and we were the only table. Pros- -Waitress was extremely kind, attentive, and sweet. -Had regular ketchup vs. house-made that was offered previously. Cons- -Sprite was flat and tasted like dirty club soda. -Fries were extremely salty. The bowl that was brought out as an appetizer were a little better than those served with the burger(s). -Fried Chicken Sandwich (see picture) looked as though it was on the floor, or picked out of the garbage, and tasted just the same. -Four of us had a burger, which was just okay. The seasoning on them was overwhelming and couldn't finish the burger as a result. ------ After the two people at the bar left, we were the only table in the restaurant (6 people). We're not sure if the manager was present, but given that we were the only table on a Saturday night, we would have expected there to be some interest in hearing directly from customers for feedback and learning how to improve. While we had hoped that giving it another chance would lead to a more enjoyable experience, there's still a lot that needs improvement for us to consider it worthwhile--let alone edible.

We went on a Sunday afternoon and, as expected, it was very quiet- in fact, we thought they were…read moreclosed at first. I imagine this place is more for the evenings and weekends- so I'll return for a second shot soon. Our party of 5 enjoyed the retro ambiance and throw-back decor. The place was clean, if not, unused. I hope they are getting the business they need to survive. The menu looked interesting with a few out-of-the-box options. The prices seemed on par if not a little high as they upcharged for additions things like fries. I can't think of a more normal complimentary pairing like burger and fries. While my buddy got the normal retro burger I went to their chalkboard special of brisket on a housemade potato bun, of sorts. The flavor was good but it came out lukewarm and cold in spots. It clearly was reheated food. I had to send it back and upon its return, it was warm (not even hot) on the 2nd try. I had hoped for better from Retro, to be honest. The fries seemed hand-cut and tasted decent but nothing special. The service was friendly but unattentive as we had to ask for refills and my water was never filled (since I never asked). Since my dish had to be reheated my party had eaten most of their food by the time I got mine and while the server said "sorry about that" - that's all. Good establishments recognize the major failure of reheat/late dishes and typically offer a dessert, some money off, or something- they did nothing. Remember- the place was empty so it's not as if they couldn't focus on quality. I hate offering their first Yelp review with only 3 stars, but I will return and give them another shot during primetime and will update this review. I can't say I have high hopes for their survival as better restaurants (like Mint) have occupied this space and didn't make it. Here's hoping Jason (Exec chef) and company can make it here, if not just for their sake.

Absolutely fabulous!!! The menu has such a wonderful assortment, including creative and unexpected…read moremashups, and plenty of vegetarian options. Quality was on point and the prices were really reasonable. Staff was working hard, but still really friendly and efficient. Definitely a must try! Check out the cheese curds with honey, tarragon, and macadamia nuts for a crunchy and unique dish. They paired beautifully with the house made pickles.

We sat outside in what they call the "garden room." The ambience and lighting were cozy and…read morepleasant, and it was comfortably warm despite the 30°F temperature. Unfortunately, there was a strong cold draft at floor level, leaving our feet uncomfortably cold throughout the meal. The hostess was sweet and greeted us with a smile. The food service was unremarkable. Our waiter was not particularly friendly nor personable. The drinks were a weak start. The red sangria was poor. The bourbon cocktail was an odd mix of bourbon, apple cider, and other elements--an awkward, Frankenstein-style whiskey sour that simply didn't work. Worst of all, both drinks were served in thin plastic cups, which immediately cheapened the entire experience. I ordered the falafel sandwich and specifically requested a toasted bun. It arrived not just room temperature, but cold. I sent it back, and it returned burning hot... the bottom soggy... literally too hot to pick up... with no browning or color change, clearly microwaved. Microwaving is not toasting. At that point, the sandwich was inedible. I removed the bun entirely and ate just the falafel, which was dry and largely tasteless. At this point I knew coming back to this restaurant was a mistake. Food timing was another issue. The dishes took roughly 45 minutes to arrive after the drinks, possibly longer. We were all getting annoyed and what started out well when we first walked in turned negative. I wasn't impressed on my first visit years ago... and this second visit confirmed it. Between the poor drinks, cheap plastic cups, ridiculously long wait (with no explanation nor apology), and careless food execution, there's no reason to return.