I went here for my anniversary dinner with my fiancé at that time. The food was amazing. The server was very personable and informative. I highly recommend this place! I had the duck dish. read more

Chose Savory Grille for a date night with my husband, away from kids... something relaxing and good - this place hit the mark. The atmosphere is really welcoming, nice, relaxing, slightly sophisticated - enough for you to feel special dining there, but without the presumptuousness. Staff is very warm, welcoming and very professional. The food was absolutely remarkable. There are enough choices on the menu to please all pallets. We each ordered an appetizer to share (octopus and foie gras) - outstanding! Octopus was served with sautéed vegetables, a little spicy, octopus was perfectly cooked! Foie gras was served with something in a shape of a dumpling, very nice and balanced dish. For our main course we chose: bison steak - it came with veggies and fried potatoes - yam yam yam! not gamy, but perfectly cooked, melts in your mouth - perfect! We also ordered scallops - they were perfect! served over a load of wonderfully prepared veggies, squash spaghetti, bok choy, and loads of others... mouth watering. For dessert we had home made ice cream and blueberry sorbet - to die for. They have a nice selection of drinks. Also a small but nice wine list. I kept thinking about this meal even the next day - that's how good it was! We will for sure be back. read more

We got take out from Savory Grille and it was incredible. The duck was by far the best duck I have eaten and the scallops were outstanding. We ate our meals on the edge of the parking lot and the staff was great. They provided everything we needed and even ran some extra salad dressing out to us. I highly recommend eating here and look forward to dining in at Savory Grille sometime soon. read more

Best dinner in the valley. They really know how to create an excellent experience for their customers.

Reviewing high end restaurants is tough. When you're spending so much money for a night out the bar gets set very high and when the bill for dinner for two with no alcohol hits $155 with tip it can only take a few minor missteps to change a five star review to a lower rating. That was the case for our dinner here a few weeks ago. The food presentation was outstanding, some of the best I've seen in years, the portions aren't stingy and the food was cooked expertly. Unfortunately some of the flavors were slightly disappointing for us. The panned Quail appetizer was tasty with nice flavors, though more caramelization would have made it perfect, but the pear soup with brie croutons was just ok - nothing to write home about. For the entrees the pan seared fish with lump crab, mango salsa and pesto was very good, however the delicate flavor of the battered veal tenderloin medallions was overpowered by the tapenade on them. For dessert the creme brulee was outstanding but the candied pear with ice cream was a surprise when the pear was served ice cold - I assume this was intended and not a mistake. The flavors of the pear would have been so much brighter if it had been warmed even just a bit. Service was the let down and what makes this a three star review instead of a four. At this price point impeccable service is the name of the game. A waitress that barely cracks a smile, is a tad dry and gives the impression she's all business is more suited to a diner, not fine dining. Then having her lean over the table right in front of you and reach her arm straight across your face when putting down your plates and drop silverware on the floor is off-putting. Also a couple times we sat with empty glasses for over 10 minutes before they were refilled and once our entrees were down she never checked on us again until we were finished our meals. The menu here seems to change often so they're clearly trying to keep things from getting tired. My wife and I both agreed that while it was a good experience overall, when considering the whole picture we weren't blown away like we were hoping to be. read more

I'm surprised at the few number of reviews (because it is always brimming with people) and some of the negative feelings toward this place. I've been to Savory Grille several times with a variety of people, and nothing has been short of wonderful. Service is always top-notch, and the slow, deliberate pacing really makes the meal feel like more of an event. Too often at other restaurants I've been presented with my salad immedately after my appetizer, then the entree comes before I'm finished with the salad. Here, you're given time to rest between courses, and reflect on and discuss the dish you've just eaten. The focus on fresh, local ingredients is appreciated and the quality is highlighted in each dish. Some highlights from the ever-changing menu I can remember are the sweet potato gnocchi appetizer in a sage brown butter sauce (I shared it as an appetizer but wish I had ordered 2 for my entree instead), and a giant grilled pork sirloin steak, the best pork dish I have had to date. I've also tried their veal, duck, scallops, and other various proteins, every time cooked and seasoned perfectly. And I can't forget the creme brulee, which is the house specialty dessert, and one of the best desserts I've ever had. I'm not one for repeating a dish (I like to try new things), but it is a must everytime I go. We've never had problems getting a reservation when we called about a week in advance, but the very small dining room is always full when we're there. If you sit at a table close to the bar on a busy night, it gets tricky for waitresses to get to the tables because of the close proximity of barstools to tables, but overall the small atmosphere is charming, and it makes it almost impossible to be forgotten about by your waitress or passed up by the man dishing out the bread (which is made in-house). Perhaps people are hesitant to share the greatness of the place because they're afraid of losing their tables (there seem to be a lot of regulars here), but I can't stand to see this place in bad yelp graces. It is a wonderful restaurant I would recommend to anyone. read more

My favorite restaurant in the Lehigh Valley. The seafood is always top notch and very fresh. Rack of lamb was described as "wonderful" from one of my dining companions who is very picky. Service is attentive but slow at times. Remember perfect takes time. read more

4 of us had dinner there last night. Place was completely full, so reservations are recommended. Two of us had the seared sea scallops, and we both agreed they were the best we've ever had. Beautifully garnished and presented. My wife had twin petite beef filets. She shared one with me and it was excellent meat perfectly prepared.we skipped the appetizers but the meal came with a salad, and we had just the right amount of food. We all had different drink desires so we ordered by the glass/bottle. We may ask about a corkage charge next time as we liked the wine selection the least. Overall, this was the best meal we have had in the Lehigh Valley. read more

Haven't visited this place in over 10 years. If you'd like to experience dining perfection, stop by & be delighted. From the manner in which the staff treat you, to the relaxing unpretentious ambience,to the simply amazing food, this creates a perfect dining experience. There are few places in the Lehigh Valley where food and service are treated as an art form. The bread had the perfect crust, the wine smooth and balanced (Greystone Cab) and the meal - beyond expectation for both of us. It was so refreshing to see that each plate have a perfectly cooked, artfully presented, and uniquely seasoned array of fresh vegetables to complement each dish. It became very busy,but the staff worked seamlessly and still attended to every detail. Thank you Savory Grille for an incredible meal and a superb dining experience! We will be back!!! read more

We've had this place on our list to try for over a year. Since its about an hour away, we had hoped it was all the reviewers said it would be. Alas...not so much. The food was very good...and huge portions with lots of sides. Service did not match the food. We had a server who was not pleasant at all. We had expected during the holidays that we'd have a few smiles...not. Lastly, the place itself needs to be decorated and classed up. It's like sitting in a 1965 ski lodge in one place and a crowded bar in the other. Bottom line...good food, but very pricey place. read more

After a long drive with the kids and serching for several dinner spots we decided to try this cozy little grill. it was a bit fancier than we were expecting, but they were very accommodating of the kids and the meal was top notch. My wife and daughter split the chicken breast, my son had the fillet, and I had the lamb chops. All perfectly done. It was a great start to our ski weekend :) read more

I've been wanting to try this place for awhile. We started off with a frittata amuse bouche which was cold egg whites with parmesan and pepper, I believe. The flavors were good but I wouldn't consider that a worthwhile amuse bouche. Upon the server's recommendation, I ordered the Caribbean-seasoned Mahi Mahi, which is something I've had only a few times but enjoyed it in the past. My partner had a seafood pasta. The salad came (highlight of the meal!) with a lemony dressing. I ate it all, one of my fave dressings ever. Then the Mahi Mahi arrived. The fish itself was bland and slightly undercooked, plus the carribean seasoning was not my favorite flavor profile. The sides were crab-avocado mix, coconut rice, and haricots verts and shredded carrots. Overall, there was not enough flavor. It tasted like a very expensive "diet" meal. Since I was not a fan of my meal, I thought maybe they could wow me with dessert. She offered up a "made-to-order" apple crisp so we took her up on it. When it came out, it was not very "crisp" - more like some sweet sawdust on top of baked apples and - WAIT - raisins?!? First of all, this should be mentioned as part of the dessert when they went over the options. Second of all, this shit was over half raisins! There was like 8 apple slices and 40 raisins. I did a survey on my Facebook to see if I'm the only one that would react this way and the responses were "Send it back" "flip a table" "throw it across the room" "Eww" etc. Underwhelmed. read more

This place is top notch with the exception of no vegetarian choices. They will always oblige by making you something but it would be better to have some lacto/ovo choices on menu. They usually have a special vegetarian dinner once a year which is superb but very slow in coming as Shawn comes out before every dish and talks about it. Shawn is a gem but it would be best to let the food speak for itself and let people get on with dinner. Highly recommended, especially for carnivores read more

Amazing food and dining experience. If vegan or vegetarian, call ahead they will create something amazing for you. Main dining can be a little "cozy", but the new dining is really nice. This place is great for special occasions. read more

I've been itching to try the Savory Grille and finally made it there for the first time last weekend. Our reservation was for 6:30 and we only had to wait a few minutes before being seated. However, the dining area is just one mid-sized room, negative for atmosphere. And we were forced to wait next to the 5-stool bar which made it a little cramped for a few minutes. We were very cozy next to the tables surrounding us when we were finally seated and the temperature throughout the meal was a little too warm for me. Not a super start to the evening but the food made up for it ten-fold. I ordered a Pinot Grigio which was pretty tasty, however the by-the-glass wine list wasn't too extensive. I had been hoping for a Pinot NOIR and that was not an option. Boo. We probably waited about ten minutes for water to be brought to the table and that is a bit of a pet peeve of mine so points deducted for that. Homemade tomato basil and Italian breads were brought to the table along with the 'amuse bouche', homemade bite-sized potato chips topped with chicken salad. They were YUM! I split an appetizer with my dining partner; veal meatballs... tiny but five of them so the two of us easily were able to sample and they were def delic. Our salads came with a choice of homemade dressings; honey mustard or lemongrass and scallion. I opted for the scallion, happy with my decision and not too scalliony afterward. The salad was mostly composed of fresh greens, (they were actually fresh!) and barley kernels at the bottom were a surprising and satisfying twist. For my main course I ordered the duck. Although fatty, like most duck, it was cooked to perfection. A few too many carrots as part of my vegetable medley but the bok choy and asparagus were tasty, although a tad undercooked. Homemade french fries were my designated starch and they were a lovely complement to my duck. My friend ordered grouper breaded with panko crumbs. The grouper was amazing; also cooked to perfection and I was jealous. Her cous cous was just eh. Nothing to complain about; also nothing to brag about. Everything we ordered was superbly fresh. The items all had obviously been prepared by someone who was concerned about the presentation and took pride in his work. I'll definitely be back for more of the deliciousness but I'll make sure to dress in layers next time. read more

It has been a long time since I've enjoyed a meal as completely as I enjoyed my meal tonight. Everything was made with such care and purpose. Each plate, full and complete. My wife said the same. We picked completely different things -- she got quail with grits, fillet and a crab cake, and cinnamon caramel ice cream; I got pouched mussels, lamb chops, and fruit and nut baklava with vanilla ice cream -- and we both loved everything on the plate. Even the things we didn't necessarily enjoy (I don't like cinnamon for example) we could appreciate the quality. Expensive. But portions are large and quality is through the roof. Worth it. read more

My husband and I have been to the Savory Grille 5 times - most recently to celebrate his birthday. This place is a gem if you appreciate delicious food and spectacular presentation. We were lucky enough to have discovered it during a fall weekend trip to Bear Creek and we have been vexed ever since. Favorites include - foie gras, escargot, quail and of course, the pork cheeks. We highly recommend the Savory Grille for a truly wonderful gastronomical experience! read more

One of the best dining experiences I have ever had. We called ahead on a Sunday and asked if we could come in and not order anything off the menu but instead let Chef Shawn prepare whatever he wanted to. I was knocked off my feet when the evening ended of consisting of a 7 course meal complete with wine pairing for every course. Truly one of my best experiences.Everything was top notch from our first oyster to the handshake that ended the evening. The service and the pairings were thought out and perfect. The food still remained the star of the evening though. Don't walk to Savory Grille, run! Jason Roth read more

Visiting a friend who lives nearby and this is her favorite restaurant. And now it's one of mine. Delicious food, outstanding service, warm and welcoming ambiance. The menu offers a great variety of flavors to satisfy any craving. I will be talking about my dessert for years: walnut cake with maple cream cheese frosting topped by a piece of candied bacon. Heavenly! read more

Savory Grille - New American Near Me - Macungie, Pennsylvania

Shawn and Dorothy absolutely have the gourmet food industry figured out. The presentation was spectacular the food was beyond amazing . From start to finish everything was absolutely perfect and well organized. Small and quaint just how I want it. Not crowded and loud, everything was just right. Thank you cannot wait to come back read more

I cannot day enough about our wonderful wedding day at Savory. If there were more stars to rate I'd give them more. Our families are from NYC, Philadelphia and local to this area and everyone said this was the best place. Thank you thank you!! read more

Twice a year we drive 70 miles one way from NJ to dine at Savory Grill for birthdays. COVID has prevented us from dining indoors. So we did the ultimate take out, drove 140 miles round trip and tried Savory at Home. It was worth every mile. Food was fantastic and it truly was a meal for 2. From the bread through the dessert every bite was delicious as always. We look forward to returning in some fashion in the near future.. read more

I don't know that I've ever left a review but felt like I had to do *something* to commemorate this. It was clear from the moment we walked in that this was a pretty special place. The warmth of the employees, the attentiveness of the service, the quality and creativity of the food... you could tell how much it meant to the customers to be there, and after this experience I'm sure I would give off the same vibe. An incredibly memorable experience and I can't wait to go again. read more

Wow! Every single thing about this restaurant experience gets 5 stars. The staff was very professional, yet very friendly. The ease of making a reservation was impressive. I ordered the Foie Gras Torchon and the Maine lobster tails, scallop, shrimp and Italian sausage with angel hair pasta with marinara. Both dishes were plated beautifully. The food was cooked perfectly. Parking was easy. This is a quaint dining experience that's worth the 5 miles off the beaten path. I WILL be back! read more

Great restaurant! Very professional waiter and super helpful with food selections. I got filet and my husband got the seafood pasta entree. We shared a delicious tenderloin flatbread. Dessert was amazing! We will definitely be back in the future! 5/5 stars! read more

We picked up Savory At Home tonight and were not disappointed! The salad was yummy as always , and the bolognese was fabulous! Best take home meal ever! Thanks for a delicious meal! read more

My son brought me here for my birthday last night....WOW...it just doesn't get any better than this! The food was exceptional and the way it was presented was nothing less than "artwork", you wanted to take a picture of it. The service was excellent! It's an absolute "diner's delight", there is no way you will be disappointed. Carol B. read more

Having recently moved to the area, I was excited to try Savory Grille which seems to get rave reviews. Two of the three in our party were quite disappointed in the experience, especially given the high price point. We dined on a weekday. On the positive side, we were seated quickly, served promptly, and not rushed. The cocktails were good as was the wine. However, the main dining room, although small, is not very cozy. We ordered octopus as an appetizer. For the entree, one ordered scallops; the other two had rack of lamb--one medium rare, the other medium well. with the exception of the scallops, the food was very disappointing. The octopus was mushy and flavorless. The medium rare lamb was actually rare. It also had a lot of fat making it almost inedible. Most was left on the plate uneaten. The medium well lamb was cooked just fine but it too had large wads of fat. The tomato based sauce it was served on was unpleasantly overpowering. The server never came to ask how the food was until the end of the meal which is too late to fix at that point. When we told him we were disappointed both with the appetizer and the lamb, he had no reply. The crime brûlée dessert was good. I don't think I'll be going back. I'll stick with Bolete which is another pricy restaurant but with a cozy atmosphere and great food and drinks. read more

This place is amazing. The servers are friendly but will leave you alone to eat your meal in peace. Prices are up there but so worth it ! I recommend getting a few appetizers and a bottle of wine for a cheaper way to have a nice date. We sat in the Arbor Room, the tables are set up in a way that it doesn't seem too crowded and the noise level wasn't too bad either. My boyfriend is allergic to mushrooms and the server was very conscience of that. I will be coming here again read more

We ate dinner here the other night and the food was prepared exactly as I asked. I ordered salmon and it was not over done and the filet was super tender. food presentation was very nice, we enjoyed our meal here and I would definitely make the drive to go again read more

One of those rare first-class restaurants that's both elegant and down-to-earth fun at the same time. Superior food, drinks and service every time. We're there 3-4 times a month and it never gets old. whether you hit a few of the apps or and entrée, you will not be disappointed. read more

While you'll always be assured a great experience, my favorite time to visit is in the summer when the patio is open. Not only does it double their seating availability, but the location and ambiance simply can't be beat. If you're dining in the winter or cooler months, be sure to get a reservation, as the seating inside is limited (part of it's definite charm). We noticed that the waitress and bartender seemed to know many of the patrons by name, which led us to believe that 'regulars' is a term that would be worth of anyone visiting. Can't wait for summer to get back out there in the country and experience the laid back excellent that is the Savory! read more

This may be my first full 5-star rating. This small cottage-like bar and grill was amazing. I'm not much for the country decor being in close proximaty to the other 20 people eating, but the food well made up for it. Unlike traditional bread starters, we were first presented with a salmon hummus on toast that was unlike anything I have ever had. Then came the bread...whole grain and white. I enjoyed a glass of Pinot, but wasnt blown away. For my main course I ordered Kobe Ribeye which came with carmelized onions and a Jack Daniels sauce. When it came out I knew I had a long journey ahead...the ribeye covered almost my whole plate(my dad estimates 10-12 oz.) and was accompanied by garlic mashed potatoes, carrot slivers and asparagus. The meat was cooked to perfection and melted in my mouth. I obviously couldnt eat it all so I got some help, which no one seemed to mind, ha. My parents got nocchi with scallops and filet mignon...both equally delicious. We closed the night out with homade chocolate icecream with a pistachio shell, bananas foster and my pick...bailys cheesecake(yes seriously it was amazing). The portions are surprisingly big and the attention to small details is not to be missed. Make a reservation though, we did at 6:30 and within the hour the place was totally full. Also expect to make a night of it, it is in the middle of nowhere and the service is very slow. We were out around 9:00. Pricing is mid-higher end with meals generally between $30-$35. Our bill was $150 without tip which included dinner, wine and dessert for three people...I thought that was pretty good considering what we had. read more

We had been told such wonderful things about this very fancy and very expensive local place. Indeed, typically you must make reservations at least a week in advance. We went this past Saturday and were able to get last minute reservations because of bad weather. We were disappointed. The food was OK, but not amazing and at these prices we expect amazing. The "amuse" was the only item that really impressed us. For the vegetarian at our table it was an artichoke salad which he liked very much. For the rest of us it was a bite of seafood sausage which might sound awful - but it was lovely - a little taste of everything wonderful about seafood. The salad was good, the dressings nothing very special. I had tilapia with a citris/artichoke angle - it was ok, again, nothing particular special and the serving size was too large. The different flavors (citris, fish, artichoke) were just placed next to each other on the plate - fried fish in the middle with a pile of cold (jarred?!?) artichoke hearts alongside and honestly I don't even remember tasting much citris at all, there were supposed to actually be oranges on the plate but I don't think there were. Boring. . . The special vegetarian dish was sort of a deep fried roll with cheese and spinach in it, he reported that is was ok, prepared correctly, but not anything special and not very flavorful. For dessert we ordered a walnut pear turnover with vanilla ice cream. It would have made an AMAZING breakfast danish, the pastry was perfect, but was too light on the walnuts, sweetness and flavor to be a satisfying dessert. I did wake up the next morning thinking to myself that one of them would be really yumming for breakfast! The service was a touch spotty as well - at times very good and yet other things completely overlooked. We sat for some time without drinks - not even water. We got our amuse and our bread (the bread was good! but no butter.) and still didn't have our water or drinks. On the other hand - we were a divided party and the waitress took the two credit cards and divided the bill without asking a single question - very artfully avoiding any of the awkwardness that sometimes happens with that. Total bill for the two of us (four drinks, two entrees, 1 dessert) was about $140. Overall we don't see what all the excitement is about. read more

Highly recommended by other whose opinions we value. Food was outstanding, but my experience was terrible. We had reservations, but still had to wait a while. While eating my risotto, I bit into something hard. It turned out to be a broken peice of china from a cup or plate. I notified the server, who offered to replace it, with the same or something else. Too late. The slow service had already taken time, and my wife was more than halfway through her meal. She apologized, and took the charge off the bill for the one item which I expected at the least. Since the place is small, and the owners run the kitchen, I honestly expected a little more concern to be shown. The recovery was poorly handled in my mind, and we won't be back because I didn't feel like they valued my business or my experience. Their food was well prepared, but obviously not carefully prepared. It's too bad, because the country drive, and old building atmosphere was very pleasing. Outside of my experience, you will probably enjoy the food, and the atmosphere. Plan on a long night. read more

Best restaurant in Lehigh Valley. Service and food are excellent. We have been there a few times, most recently in November. Wonderful place to celebrate a special day! read more

After talking about Savory Grille for two years, we finally went this evening for a seven-course dinner featuring pork. We were seated on the patio at 4:30 pm and left the restaurant at 7:45 pm. What happened between those times was a wonderful experience for us. In order of presentation, our dishes were: Pork and Berry trio Pulled pork steamed bun with pickled shitake and hoisin sauce Offal Native American Indian soup House made trotter chorizo with squash gnocchi and white royal trumpets Pork rib confit: Frissee and mache, quince vinaigrette, and pomegranates Porchetta - Broccoli rabe and Locatelli Candied pork mince meat pie with Maple ice cream We liked everything, though my favorite was the soup and chorizo and my wife's favorite was the chorizo and the pork and berry trio. There were 23 people served by several servers. Our iced tea, water, and bread was refilled often without us needing to ask. Shawn, the owner and our chef for the evening, came out at each presentation to talk about what he used, why he used different items, and what he hoped to accomplish with his overall presentation. It was welcomed and well received. Shawn and his spouse, Dorothy, spent time talking with us and they were incredibly nice. While some would be put off by the slower service (three hours to complete the meal), we throughly enjoyed it. Instead of wolfing food down, we actually talked, contemplated the food, and savored the nuances of the preparations. We were quite surprised by the bill: only $104 for the two of us, including our tea and water. We look forward to going back soon. Five stars. read more

Absolutely DIVINE! In from Arizona on business. Stopped in for dinner. The service was right on cue. The menu changes from time-to-time but we had the filet accompanied with mashed potatoes, asparagus, and broccolini. I fail to give our entrees any justice as Chef Shawn created a wonderful delivery adorned with other items. The filet was most tasty (I'm thinking aged, grass fed beef), the vegetables were very fresh, as if mother earth provided them herself. We ended the evening with a slice of chocolate hazelnut banana type cream pie and blueberry scones, sipping french press coffee. Dorthy, Shawn, you guys have a wonderful, quaint place and if we're ever back, we will return. read more

Best gourmet food I've had in the Lehigh Valley! Creative dishes cooked to perfection. HORRIBLE SERVICE!!!!! Our waitress was rude and gave us an attitude which we could not believe was happening in a restaurant of that scale. read more

Make reservations far in advance if you want to eat here. The food was absolutely mouth-watering. I was leery of the appetizer, since I don't like lamb. However, it was a one-bite wonder! It melted like butter and was served on a sweet potato crisp. The chef changes the menu on a fairly regular basis, so you could eat something you've never had before every time you go there. They do recommend you dress nicely, and the prices reflect a 5-star restaurant. read more