Casual
Cozy mom ‘n pop operation with exceptional food. Burgers, sandwiches, soups, and a traditional Italian-based dinner menu.
Beloved for 50 years. Breakfast all day, American restaurant classics, biscuits and gravy, waffles, pancakes, meatloaf, seafood, kids’ menu.
Old-school diner, family-owned and operated for 45 years, offering all-day breakfast, diner classics, and Greek specialties.
Homemade NY style pizza along with paninis, pasta, and salads. Prices are reasonable and New Yorkers approve of the pie. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Breakfast, lunch, Stumptown coffee. Salads, pastries, sandwiches. Homemade baked goods. Charming backyard patio.
Draft beer, live music, pool, sports TV, patio. Burgers, fries, wings, nachos, quesadillas. Kids’ menu, large tables, late-night food.
Casual, family-friendly restaurant. Extensive menu, salad bar, dessert bar. Breakfast all day, reasonable prices. Kids’ menu, outdoor deck.
Casual after-ski or a day on the river brewpub. Burgers, steaks, pork chops, salmon. Daily specials like tacos or chili. Growlers to go.
Family-style, old-timey decor. Wings, nachos, burgers, brisket, short ribs, and steaks. Lunch and dinner, outdoor dining.
Casual country bar and restaurant in a historic 19th-century inn with a deck and tiki bar overlooking the Delaware River.
Small roadside place popular with locals. Burgers, ribs, cheesesteaks, and daily specials. Inexpensive beer and friendly service.
Well-appointed, comfortable Hibachi steakhouse and sushi bar. Full bar and the fun of hibachi, with reasonable prices. Good for kids, too.
Chain restaurant mid-level steakhouse. This one’s in Bartonsville. Walls are adorned with longhorns and mounted deer heads.
Small-town restaurant. Sandwiches, chili, soups, salads. Dinner menu adds steaks, prime rib, fried chicken, and seafood.
Bagels are hand-rolled, kettle boiled, and baked DAILY. Soups, sandwiches, pastries, coffee, all New York style.
Casual, rustic-style at Lake Wanoka Resort. Wings, burgers, sandwiches, dinner entrees. Play area for the kids. Outdoor dining.
Marshalls Creek pizzeria/Italian restaurant serving pizza, pasta, subs, salads, and appetizers. Gyros, too. Strip mall joint is spacious inside. Family-friendly, kids’ menu.
Deli and convenience store selling breakfast all day, sandwiches, burgers, daily specials. Grocery staples, cigarettes, and beer.
Order app from list, go to the buffet and put a plate together. Chefs at the massive grill will cook your dish while you wait. Fun.
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.
Cute little spot on Main Street. Breakfast, lunch, coffee. Omelets, french toast, bagels, Eggs Benedict, Monte Cristos.
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.
Good option in the Lake Region. Pizza, pasta, salads, entrees, hero sandwiches. Try Bianca pie with white truffle and basil.
Microbrewery, pub fare, and seasonal outdoor deck and bar area with bocce, Wiffle ball, and horseshoes. Burgers, wings, steaks, pasta, nachos. Very family-friendly.
Sophisticated, upscale cafe with sandwiches, soups, and salads. Full bar. Kids’ menu and play area. Part of the Stabin Museum. Open Fri, Sat, Sun.
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.
Bar and eatery inside the brewery warehouse. Fish and chips, burgers, wings. Very good food and beer flights, pints, growlers to go.
Outdoor bar and seating. Touristy place that’s seen better days. Pizza, pasta, burgers. Stick with snacks and beer. Live music on Fridays.
Small-town pizza parlor in the heart of Jim Thorpe. Pizza by the slice or pie, hoagies/heroes, cheesesteaks, calzone, and stromboli. Kids’ menu.
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.
Steakhouse located in a resort hotel. Steaks, chops, pasta, and seafood. Las Vegas-style ambiance. Extensive wine, cocktail lists. $$$$
Family-owned operation serving traditional fare in an old-school diner. Gyros, pancakes, omelets, and diner fare. Friendly service.
Informal, friendly, fun. Dining room, deck overlooking Lake Wallenpaupack. Burgers, seafood, pasta, crab dip. Kids’ menu, outdoor dining.
Classic Vietnamese dishes, fresh, high-quality ingredients. Noodle soups, sandwiches, summer rolls, rice and noodle salads. Vegan offerings, Vietnamese coffee.
Roadside offers seafood, steaks, chops. Bar menu of burgers, wings, chili. Fireplace, TV, booths. Kid-friendly. In the middle of nowhere. Bring a navigator.
Tiny, friendly, Peruvian restaurant. Authentic cuisine, cheerful dining room. Operated by the Llama Ice Cream family reviewed by the New York Times.
Terrific little Mexican and Latin American eatery with a full bar. Comfortable dining room, family-friendly, really good food. Drink specials.
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.
Satay, dumplings, Pad Thai, Evil Jungle curry, Massaman curry, coconut shrimp, crispy duck, and more. Great for take-out.
Pho shop located in a strip-mall. Modern-chic dining room. Pho, spring rolls, grilled pork, bowls. BYOB. Open daily.
Seasonal, local, fresh ingredients for specials like Meyer lemon buttermilk pancakes, blackberry syrup. Quiches, soups, salads. Great baked goods. Breakfast and lunch.
On Big Boulder Lake. Patio tiki bar. Burgers, wings, cheesesteaks, pulled pork, fish & chips. Best for burgers & beers on the patio.
Casual family-friendly restaurant/bar with sports tv and a cozy, rustic atmosphere. Burgers, ribs, trout, specials. Kids menu.
Breakfast all day. Pancakes, french toast, omelets, eggs, home fries. Lunch menu includes sandwiches and salads.
Small town bar and restaurant in a beautiful, historic inn. Wood-fired pizza, burgers, pasta, steaks, and daily specials. Live music, friendly vibe.
Homey, down-home, usually crowded, seafood restaurant and bar. Steaks, daily specials. Worth a stop.
Grill, sushi bar, live music venue, sports bar. Popular local spot with deck, live entertainment, sports TV at the bar. Kids’ menu.
Comfort food and burgers, home-style cooking. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Their specialty is homemade baked goods.
Small-town classic diner. Friendly service, good portions, Sunday breakfast buffet. 13 oz “hubcap” burger. Open ’til 3:00 pm, cash only.
Sushi, ramen, udon, and authentic Japanese street food in a casual, hip atmosphere. Pennsylvania’s first and only sake brewery.
