Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, has more than its fair share of fine dining. The region offers more than 80 restaurants with Michelin stars and two more with three stars, according to the 2016 list. There are also dozens of pubs and bars, some of them with a history dating back to the 18th century. This guide focuses on the city’s high-end dining and nightlife options. For casual dining and drinking, please see our guide to dining and bars in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
The restaurants on this list are spread across four districts. The North End offers the most upscale dining and nightlife in town. The Historic District is home to many restaurants in older buildings. The West Side has a number of bars and restaurants in the former Bethlehem Steel complex. The South Side has more casual dining and drinking.
Bethlehem Restaurants
Bethlehem is home to many fine dining and nightlife destinations. Many of them are located in historic downtown buildings. Others are in the suburbs. A few, including the following, are located in the North End.
North End
• Argyle Street Café – This restaurant and bar is housed in the former City Hotel, which was built in 1892. It’s located at 830 North Fourth Street.
• The Boathouse Restaurant – This restaurant and bar is located in the former Union Station. It’s at 400 North Fourth Street.
• Caffè Centro – This café and wine bar is located in the former Bethlehem Steel Building. It’s at 201 East Fourth Street.
• The Inn at St. Peter’s – This elegant restaurant is located in the former St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, which was built in 1848. It’s at 209 East Third Street.
• The Italian Market – This casual café is located in the former H.C. Frick Company building, which was built in 1912. It’s at 205 East Fourth Street.
• La Villa – This Italian restaurant is located in the former H.C. Frick Company building. It’s at 202 East Fourth Street.
• The Pearl – This American steakhouse is located in the former Bethlehem Steel building. It’s at 201 East Fourth Street.
• The Tavern at the Inn at St. Peter’s – This pub is located in the former St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. It’s at 211 East Third Street.
• Tony Roma’s – This American chain restaurant is located in the former Bethlehem Steel building. It’s at 201 East Fourth Street.
Historic District
• Anastazia’s Trattoria – This restaurant and bar is located in the former Bethlehem Iron Works building, which was built in 1897. It’s at 100 East Sixth Street.
• The Black Rose Bistro – This bistro is located in the former Bethlehem Iron Works building. It’s at 100 East Sixth Street.
• Chico’s Italian Eatery – This Italian eatery is located in the former Bethlehem Iron Works building. It’s at 100 East Sixth Street.
• Da Luisa – This Italian restaurant is located in the former Bethlehem Iron Works building. It’s at 100 East Sixth Street.
• The French Laundry – This fine dining establishment is located in the former Bethlehem Iron Works building. It’s at 100 East Sixth Street.
• The Grand Cafe – This American restaurant is located in the former Bethlehem Iron Works building. It’s at 100 East Sixth Street.
• Il Gallo d’Oro – This Italian restaurant is located in the former Bethlehem Iron Works building. It’s at 100 East Sixth Street.
• La Griglia – This Italian restaurant is located in the former Bethlehem Iron Works building. It’s at 100 East Sixth Street.
• Little Italy – This restaurant is located in the former Bethlehem Iron Works building. It’s at 100 East Sixth Street.
• The Old Homestead – This restaurant is located in the former Bethlehem Iron Works building. It’s at 100 East Sixth Street.
• Pizzeria Regina – This pizzeria is located in the former Bethlehem Iron Works building. It’s at 100 East Sixth Street.
• Scarpetta – This American restaurant is located in the former Bethlehem Iron Works building. It’s at 100 East Sixth Street.
• Totonno’s – This Italian restaurant is located in the former Bethlehem Iron Works building. It’s at 100 East Sixth Street.
West Side
• The Barley Swine – This American pub is located in the former Bethlehem Steel building. It’s at 200 South Sixth Street.
• Chops Lobster – This seafood restaurant is located in the former Bethlehem Steel building. It’s at 200 South Sixth Street.
• El Burrito Loco – This Tex-Mex restaurant is located in the former Bethlehem Steel building. It’s at 201 South Fifth Street.
• Kettle Black – This American pub is located in the former Bethlehem Steel building. It’s at 201 South Fifth Street.
• Mabel’s Café – This American café is located in the