Casual
Small-town pizza parlor in the heart of Jim Thorpe. Pizza by the slice or pie, hoagies/heroes, cheesesteaks, calzone, and stromboli. Kids’ menu.
Big tavern-style restaurant in a rambling old building with three dining rooms and some great views. It’s a country restaurant with an old-fashioned menu.
Small town bar and restaurant in a beautiful, historic inn. Wood-fired pizza, burgers, pasta, steaks, and daily specials. Live music, friendly vibe.
Microbrewery, pub fare, and seasonal outdoor deck and bar area with bocce, Wiffle ball, and horseshoes. Burgers, wings, steaks, pasta, nachos. Very family-friendly.
Bagels are hand-rolled, kettle boiled, and baked DAILY. Soups, sandwiches, pastries, coffee, all New York style.
Wood-fired oven pizza. Wine and beer. Beer available by the glass, flight, and growler. Outdoor deck.
Local bar with draft beer & eats. Burgers, fries, wings, nachos, soft pretzels, sandwiches, Everything house-made. Friendly warm vibe.
Small-town restaurant with big aspirations. Steaks, tuna tartare, salmon, fish and chips, and chicken penne are on the dinner menu. Daily specials.
Marshalls Creek pizzeria/Italian restaurant serving pizza, pasta, subs, salads, and appetizers. Gyros, too! Strip mall joint is spacious inside. Family-friendly, kids’ menu.
Watering hole in 1740s building on winding River Road. Tavern-style menu of cheesesteaks, wings, burgers, sandwiches. Cold beer, covered footbridge out back. Great food.
Family-owned for over 30 years. Pizza, stromboli, calzone, wings, subs, fries. Pizza by the slice. Beer for take-out. Game/arcade room for the kids.
Well-appointed, comfortable Hibachi steakhouse and sushi bar. Full bar and the fun of hibachi, with reasonable prices. Good for kids, too.
Authentic Italian in a nice spot, with friendly service and home cooking. Subs, pasta, pizza, calamari, eggplant and chicken parm. People rave about the meatballs.
Family-style restaurant, old-timey decor. Wings, nachos, calamari, burgers, brisket, short ribs, and steaks. Lunch and dinner 7 days.
Good option in the Lake Region. Pizza, pasta, salads, entrees, hero sandwiches. Try Bianca pie with white truffle and basil.
Very popular long-time breakfast and lunch counter located in a strip mall. They serve home cooking for lunch and dinner 7 days a week and breakfast all day.
Seasonal, local, fresh ingredients for specials like Meyer lemon buttermilk pancakes, blackberry syrup. Quiches, soups, salads. Great baked goods. Breakfast and lunch.
If you’ve been to one Perkins, you’ve been to them all. As Perkins Restaurants go, this one is fine! Can get very crowded in season, especially on summer weekends.
Terrific little Mexican and Latin American eatery with a full bar. Comfortable dining room, family-friendly, really good food. Drink specials.
46 homemade ice cream flavors on-site, from May to October, since 1983. ice cream, Italian ice, sorbet, soft-serve, and waffle cones.
Country bar & restaurant in historic 19th-century inn. Deck overlooks the Lackawaxen River. Burgers, sandwiches, wings. Dinner menu, outdoor dining.
Pho shop located in a strip-mall. Modern-chic dining room. Pho, spring rolls, grilled pork, bowls. BYOB. Open daily.
Typical bar grub, including cheesesteaks, quesadillas, burgers, wings. Kids are welcome, pet friendly porch. Live music on weekends.
Just outside Jim Thorpe in Bear Creek Plaza. Pizza by the slice or pie, hoagies/subs, cheesesteaks, stromboli/calzone, burgers, and kids’ meals.
Coffee shop, roaster, espresso bar. Coffee beans are roasted on-site. Milk and cream from local farmers. Pastries include gluten-free. Teas, chai, specialty coffee drinks.
North Indian/Pakistani fare. Samosa, Pakora, Aloo Tikki, Channa Masala, kebabs, curries. Bring the kids to enjoy dining in the retrofitted train car. Buffet only on the weekends.
Storefront pizza parlor since 1968. Authentic Italian, generous portions, good prices. It’s an old-school Italian restaurant as well a place for slices and pies to go.
Breakfast all day, cheesesteaks, a catfish po boy, burgers, and bowls. Coffee and baked goods. Try the cinnamon crumb cake.
Gastropub in renovated firehouse features craft beers, fine wines, a compelling selection of whiskeys and cocktails. Great food.
At the top of Camelback Mountain. Sandwiches, fried chicken, short-ribs burger, lobster mac ‘n cheese. Hot cocoa bar, whiskey from around the world. Dine on the deck. Sunday brunch.
Tiny, friendly, Peruvian restaurant. Authentic cuisine in a bright cheerful dining room. Owned & operated by the same family as New York Times reviewed Llamas Ice Cream directly next door.
Order your appetizer from a list, then go to the buffet and put a plate together. Chefs at the massive grill will cook your dish while you wait. Fun.
Log cabin-themed taproom of the Log Tavern brewery in beautiful Milford. Live music, food, IPAs, stouts, and wheat beers. Growlers to go.
Grill, sushi bar, live music venue, sports bar. Popular local spot with deck, live entertainment, sports TV at the bar. Kids’ menu.
Burgers, wings, nachos, burritos, fish ‘n chips, prime rib, tacos. Deck and patio overlooking Lake Harmony. Kids’ menu. Entertainment on weekends.
Comfy diner serving breakfast all day. Pancakes, french toast, omelets, eggs, homefries. Lunch menu includes sandwiches and salads.
Classic American diner. Breakfast, lunnch, dinner. Hamburgers, club sandwiches, burgers. Kielbasi, stuffed cabbage, haluski, and pierogies. Daily specials.
Affordable, fresh, “everyday” food. Pastries, sandwiches, salads, soups, and quiches made from local farm ingredients. Local fresh eggs, dairy, beer & wine. Drip coffee bar.
Darling hometown cafe, omelets for breakfast, homemade soups, sandwiches, burgers. Don’t forget the pie.
Bagels with lox, breakfast quiche, eggs benedict. Lobster salad croissant, salad with greens, walnuts, pears, bleu cheese. 2 decks, one overlooks the lake. Gift shop, too.
Casual, rustic-style at Lake Wanoka Resort. Wings, burgers, sandwiches, dinner entrees. Play area for the kids. Outdoor dining.
Brewery dining room with gastropub fare and craft cocktails. Pizza, tacos, soups, salads, desserts, and snacks. Flights, pints, and growlers to go.
Casual after-ski or a day on the river brewpub. Burgers, steaks, pork chops, salmon. Daily specials like tacos or chili. Growlers to go.
Gastropub using locally distilled spirits, local beer, small plates. Try Short Rib Poutine, Flash Fried Chevre Salad, Truffle Fries.
Family-owned operation serving traditional fare in an old-school diner. Gyros, pancakes, omelets, and diner fare. Friendly service.
Family-owned Italian restaurant where everything is fresh and made in-house. Assorted plates, pizzas, pasta. Cozy wine bar on the second level. Sunday brunch.
Charming, authentic ice cream parlor, circa 1906. Lunch daily. Sundaes, banana splits, ice cream floats, milkshakes or malteds, waffles with fruit and ice cream.
Comfort food and burgers, home-style cooking. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Their specialty is homemade baked goods.
Upscale Irish pub in an old bank building in the heart of downtown. 30 beers on tap, Irish specialties on lunch and dinner menus, Irish breakfast served all day.
Tiny storefront breakfast restaurant in an old Victorian. Daily from 6 am – 1 pm. Omelets, pancakes, french toast, country-fried steak.