Wait, Marta, I'm not done completing my review!…read more So, it's Sunday, and we're due to attend the college wrestling match up the street at PPL Center. We Are. We haven't been to downtown Allentown since shopping at Hess Brothers back in the day. The area was clean, updated, transformed, modern, full of folks mulling through the streets. If I had not googled restaurants near the venue, I wouldn't be aware of such a nice variety. We decided to dine at Max & Butters down the boulevard, tucked sideways on the lower level of the building. We entered, staff greeted us and since prior reservations took up all the tables, we sat at the bar which allowed us to engage with staff and so, we met the hostess Lara, rockstar servers Raul and Paige and ultimately chief cook and kitchen magician, MARTA. What a delight to view the entire cooking area where the flames were a 1/2 foot high over the commercial stove, frying bacon, eggs and all the breakfast goodies, the smells wafting throughout. Ok, a plate of rib eye steak and eggs accompanied by fresh broasted potatoes. $20 10/10 Then my egg plate, bacon x 5 and potatoes, side of toast. 10/10 $13.95 And that cup of coffee, rich & robust, almost tasted like Turkish coffee, extremely good. $2 It's the feeling of gratitude and joy when you visit a place after decades away, not knowing the restaurant choices and encounter a truly amazing place in downtown Allentown.

It was a nice Saturday in mid-May and my girlfriend and I wanted to try someplace new. We landed at…read moreMax and Butters. We had hoped to sit outside but a family had their kids running wild so we ducked inside. The establishment is one long, eclectic rectangle with a hodgepodge of art and decoration without any noticeable theme or cohesion. They served me a wonderful Reyka martini and we had breakfast for dinner because the dinner offerings didn't leave an impression. My girlfriend had three over-easy eggs with smoked bacon and I had a grilled chicken omelet with gruyere and spinach with a side of potatoes. The omelet was excellent. The potatoes could have been a crispier by they were fresh. My girlfriend enjoyed her dish as well. For a Saturday, it was strange that they had only one server and one cook in the kitchen. Even so, our server was wonderful and kind. We hope to return soon and actually have breakfast for breakfast!

Pennsylvania Rye Company is a New American restaurant and whiskey bar located on Hamilton Street in…read moreAllentown. It's open Wednesday through Saturday from 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM and Sunday from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM. My friend and I made our first visit early Friday evening. The service was good, and the food more than lived up to expectations. We started with tender, well-seasoned beef skewers, crispy buffalo wings over blue cheese, and perfectly cooked roasted cauliflower paired with a tasty tzatziki sauce and pickled onion. For my entree, I ordered the maple-glazed short rib. It was incredibly tender, practically melting in my mouth, and came with creamy sweet potato puree and roasted shallots. My friend ordered the rich, deeply flavorful bolognese. Although she received the small plate portion rather than the entree, it wasn't a major issue as we had more than enough food. There are still many items on the menu I'd like to try, and after such a strong first visit, I'll most certainly be back.

I want to give this spot a 5 star so bad, nothing wrong with PRC at all I just save that last star…read morefor restaurants that are the greatest in my opinion. But, I will be coming back here, and I usually don't like visiting a place I already went to twice but the food here was really good so coming back is a must. We had the Pork shank, Cuban, PRC Burger and chicken for the kids and yes I tried everything and yes all was delicious. Highly recommend this spot and yes its good for kids too, no kid menu but my kids liked it so idk bring the kids along if you want. Price wise was good as well. Two adults, one teenager, and two girls, 6 and 8, with a beer and one mix drink $100

We go here often and always have the best time! Great service and classic drinks. This is a hidden…read moregem in Downtown Allentown - a must see!

We had a great time tonight at Sports and Social. Our bartender Alicia was excellent. Best TVs in…read morearea. Food was good too!

Portions were small. Food was subpar. Waitress abandoned us for 30mins. Took another 20 mins just…read moreto get our check and close out.

We stopped in before a hockey game and could tell the place was packed. We each ordered a drink and…read morelooked over the menu. Decided to share some apps as we weren't super hungry. The pricing is not bad a at all, very on par with other local restaurants. We were not rushed and despite the being one server, the service was good. My only complaint is their happy hour. They run $5 single and $7 double drinks. I ordered a vodka cran, thinking I'd get happy hour pricing and did not. Turned out they gave me a double and didn't give me well liquor. The pricing wasn't bad ($12 for Tito's) so I didn't complain - next time I'll specify that I'd like well vodka.

Food - 2/5 Service - 4/5 Ambiance - 4/5…read more Signature BBQ wings - meaty, tender, and well sauced. They could have used a few more minutes in the fryer to crisp up, but overall they were enjoyable. 7.8/10 Smash Daddy Double Smashburger - topped with American cheese, shredded lettuce, grilled onions, pickles, and a special sauce similar to Big Mac sauce. It was juicy, flavorful, and hit the spot. 7.7/10 House-Cut Fries - limp and over-salted. 6.8/10 Valley Cheesesteak Wood-Fired Pizza - heavy, floppy, and greasy, with almost no flavor. NR (below 6.0 cutoff)

I attended Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy Part II in DC, and overall it was a really enjoyable…read moreexperience--especially for fans of Poe--but with a few logistical quirks worth noting. First, "speakeasy" is definitely used loosely here. The event took place in a ballroom at the Kellogg Conference Hotel, with a stage set up at the front and several round 8-top tables arranged throughout the room. It felt more like a small theatrical performance with table seating than an intimate, hidden speakeasy-style venue. One thing to flag: the event FAQ mentioned that some venues may have a pre-show bar but no food. That wasn't the case here--the hotel actually had food available for purchase before the show. So if that matters to you, it's worth checking directly with the venue rather than relying solely on the event website. The performers truly carry the entire experience. They handle everything--checking tickets, seating guests, serving cocktails, and performing--which is impressive but also leads to some occasional disorganization. When we arrived, there wasn't great communication between the ticket checker and the usher, so some guests seated themselves and had to be moved later. It didn't ruin anything, but smoother coordination would make the start of the evening feel more polished. As for the cocktails: you get four, one paired with each story. Unfortunately, this was probably the most underwhelming part. The drinks weren't very strong--you could barely taste the alcohol--and despite the website showing nice glassware, they were actually served in plastic cups. It didn't quite live up to the "cocktail experience" expectation. That said, the performance itself was fantastic. The cast was engaging, energetic, and clearly passionate about Poe's work. They performed The Pit and the Pendulum, The Cask of Amontillado, Annabel Lee, and The Fall of the House of Usher, and each was brought to life in a compelling way. There were even a few ad-libbed moments that added humor and kept the show feeling fresh. The actors also did a great job interacting with the audience at each table while serving drinks, which added a personal touch. Overall, despite a few hiccups with logistics and the cocktails, the strength of the performances makes this a worthwhile experience--especially if you're a Poe fan.

The performance was fantastic and the cocktails were fabulous! The facility was nice but if I…read morecould change one thing it would be the chairs.

The food was okay at best. I had the Fegleys fries and cheesesteak, returned the fries as cold and…read morenot great. Beer good, hope it's a better experience in the evening

Great beer, great wings, and a great jukebox with Spotify. Our bartender was great and she was…read morequick to service us in a good way like Koko always enjoys on Friday afternoon afternoons with tequila

Went for the first time with our family. The food was very good. Large portions, very flavorful…read moreand good presentation. Some of the best bar food we've had in a while. Wings were great and lots of flavors. There was a little mixup with our order, no ones fault just a bit of confusion. They made it right, right away. Both the manager and the chef came out to apologize and corrected it. Which I was very impressed with, and it wasn't really a big mixup. Only negative is that it was a bit cold inside and the chairs aren't super comfy. However, the food was so good that we'd be back.

Food was amazing! One order came out a little late and they gave us a free app. First time here…read moreand definitely will be back. Thanks to the bartender and cooks Can't wait to try the nachos. They looked amazing

We ordered the Fish and Chips and it was absolutely delicious!! Nice portions and the…read morechips/potatoes were really tasty. We enjoyed the atmosphere being heavily Irish themed. Service was good also.

Traveling for business and was thrilled with our decision to eat here...we'd come back again…read moreanytime we're in the area! View across the street was really cool too!

Great food, good atmosphere and solid service. Would recommend!…read more Thanks for a great burger!

If you haven't been here you need to go. Stopped in Allentown on a road trip and needed a decent…read moredinner. The menu online was just so-so and I expected it to be typical bar food. I was wrong. There were so many choices it was hard to decide. I had the French onion soup which was so delicious and had lots of melted cheese on top. Could use a few more onions but still delicious as is. Then I had the house salad and added salmon. The salad was so fresh and had cran-raisins, fresh blueberries and candied pecans. The portion was large. It was a gourmet salad. The best part was the salmon was cooked to perfection. It's a hard fish to cook and not over cook. It was moist and tasty. Kudos to the chef. My Husband had the Cobb salad with chicken. He really liked it a lot and it was a good entree size. Nicolette was our server. She was great. Food came out timely and she was always checking on us. They do have typical bar foods like chicken wings, burger, nachos etc. so you have something for everyone. Seating: bar area, separate indoor dinning area, patio dinning too. If I lived here I would be a regular so I could try some other dishes.