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There’s nothing like a memory of an incredible meal that you just can’t quite get ever again to get you all flustered.
We recently asked our Facebook followers a simple question: What’s your favorite Lehigh Valley restaurant that doesn’t exist anymore?
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Nostalgia bait works! Nearly 1,000 comments poured in, with people naming long-gone restaurants, favorite dishes, childhood memories, first dates, family traditions, and meals they still think about years later.
Let’s dive into the highlights and give a recap…
The 20 Most-Mentioned Restaurants We Miss
In no particular order, these were some of the names that came up again and again:
- Jack Creek Steakhouse
- Ponderosa in Whitehall
- Uncle Wesley’s
- Zapata’s
- Village Inn
- Walp’s
- Hess’s Patio Restaurant
- Kings Seafood
- The Grotto
- Maryland Fried Chicken
- The Lantern
- Minsi Trail Inn
- Dempsey’s
- Oriental Palace
- The Cove Inn
- Gregory’s Steakhouse
- Seafood Shanty
- Hartmann’s Two
- Chi-Chi’s
- Newburg Inn
People remembered Jack Creek’s tortillas and honey butter. They remembered the strawberries at Hess’s Patio.
They remembered the Manhattan clam chowder at Seafood Shanty, the giant slices at Gate 7 Pizza, and even the clown sundaes at Hartmann’s Two.
Some of Our Favorite Comments
A lot of people did not just name restaurants. They explained exactly why they missed them.
“They had the best tortillas and honey butter.”
That was about Jack Creek Steakhouse.
“Strictly because of their Manhattan clam chowder.”
That was about Seafood Shanty.
“Two floors, koi pond, tiki glass drinks, fun staff.”
That was about Oriental Palace.
“The food was kinda meh, but as a kid the idea of a pizza buffet was mind blowing.”
That was about Old Country Buffet, and honestly, that may be the entire point of this list.
Keep Supporting Local Restaurants
The Lehigh Valley has an incredible food scene right now, and if there is a local restaurant you love, go visit. Take a friend. Order dessert. Leave a good review.
And if you are looking for an excuse, Bethlehem Summer Restaurant Week is underway, with restaurants across the city offering special menus and promotions.
In the meantime, tell us: what restaurant did we miss?
The Reader Database: Restaurants You Said You Miss Most
Not ranked. Not scientific. Just a giant list pulled from nearly 1,000 comments.
- Jack Creek Steakhouse
- Ponderosa
- Zapata’s
- Uncle Wesley’s
- Kings Seafood
- Gregory’s Steakhouse
- Village Inn
- Walp’s
- Hess’s Patio
- The Grotto
- The Cove Inn
- Dempsey’s
- Oriental Palace
- Minsi Trail Inn
- Maryland Fried Chicken
- Hartmann’s Two
- The Lantern
- Bay Leaf
- Greenhouse
- Kabinett
- Ocean
- The Bookstore
- Paolo’s
- A Ca Mia
- Pasta Bella
- The Vineyard
- Newburg Inn
- Ground Round
- Old Country Buffet
- Chi-Chi’s
- Seafood Shanty
- Brass Rail
- Confetti Cafe
- Miriam’s Kitchen
- Hard Wok Buffet
- Gate 7 Pizza
- Hometown Heroes
- Darto’s
- Amigo Mio
- Tomino’s
- Peke Inn
- Weaversville Inn
- Old World Inn
- The Windmill
- Magnolia’s Vineyard
- The Driftwood
- Meyer’s Restaurant
- Ricardo’s Tavern House
- LeCrepe Restaurant
- Hamburger Stand
- The Shanty
- Pane e Vino
- Third Street Chicken & Ribs
- Palmer Dairy Bar
- Touch of Thai
- King George Inn
- The Gourmet Chalet
- The Gourmet Inn
- The Beef Baron
- Bennigan’s
- Steak & Ale
- Don Pablo’s
- Buca di Beppo
- Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse
- Robata of Tokyo
- Rosanna’s
- Queen City Diner
- The Silver Dollar
- Cossie Snyder’s
- Collin’s
- Homestead Restaurant
- Vince’s & Louie’s
- The Aspen Inn
- Martha’s Luncheonette
- The Round House
- Golden Corral
- The Terrace
- Neff’s Hotel Restaurant
- Rookies
- Chris’s Restaurant
- Mivajo’s
- Frinzi’s Charcoal Pit
- Penn Pizza
- Hack’s
- Malone’s
- Lobaido’s
- Pistachio’s
- Ashley’s Signature Restaurant
- Cannon’s
- Tucker
- Molinari’s
- Starfish
- The Good Spirit
- Aurelio’s Pizza
- The Mayflower
- Hellertown Hotel
- Starters Pub
- JP O’Malley’s
- El Greco’s
- The Hoagie House
- Letterman’s
- Jake’s Potatoes
- Quinny’s
- Big Scoop
- Piccadilly Steak House
- Bridge Works
- Riverton Hotel
- Barney’s Steaks
- Original Yocco’s
- Long John Silver’s
- Pickles
- Dixie Tavern
- American Grill
- Quiznos
- Fuddruckers
- Roy Rogers
- Hardee’s
- Logan’s
- Broadway Tavern
- Dave’s Luncheonette
- Mango’s
- Miller’s Diner
- Bull & Bear
- The Tea Pot
- Blue Anchor
- J’s
- Black Angus
- Angus Steak Haus
- Bake Oven Inn
- New Smithville Inn
- Bubba’s Pot Belly Stove
- Candlelight Inn
- Keystone
- Ruffino’s
- The Hideout
- Cascade Lodge
- Wiz Kidz
- Stefano’s
- Charcoal Drive-In
- BJ’s Pub
- V-7
- Widow Brown
- Chess & Checkers
- Two Rivers
- Sebio’s
- Chris’s Hellertown
- Riverton Hotel & Restaurant
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