Casual
- Beloved for 50 years. Breakfast all day, American restaurant classics, biscuits and gravy, waffles, pancakes, meatloaf, seafood, kids’ menu.
- Family eatery focusing on steak, seafood, and Italian dishes, with a deck overlooking Lake Wallenpaupack.
- Country deli/restaurant in gorgeous old farmhouse. Homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, pastries made every morning at 4 am. Daily specials.
- Darling hometown cafe, omelets for breakfast, homemade soups, sandwiches, burgers. Don’t forget the pie.
- Casual, rustic-style at Lake Wanoka Resort. Wings, burgers, sandwiches, dinner entrees. Play area for the kids. Outdoor dining.
- 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.
- Microbrewery, pub fare, and seasonal outdoor deck and bar area with bocce, Wiffle ball, and horseshoes. Burgers, wings, steaks, pasta, nachos. Very family-friendly.
- Burgers, wings, nachos, burritos, fish ‘n chips, prime rib, tacos. Deck and patio overlooking Lake Harmony. Kids’ menu. Entertainment on weekends.
- Henryville pizzeria named one of Top 5 in Monroe by Philadelphia Mag. Pizza, club sandwiches, wraps, subs, stromboli, pasta, fish. Daily specials, kids’ menu.
- Tiny, friendly, Peruvian restaurant. Authentic cuisine, cheerful dining room. Operated by the Llama Ice Cream family reviewed by the New York Times.
- Real NY-style pie just steps from I-80 at the Shops at Crossroads. Pasta, subs, calzone, stromboli, salads, all reasonably priced. BYOB.
- Relaxed, small, family-owned winery serving a variety of artisanal wines. Outside tables, tables in bubble tents overlook a pond. Wine tasting and snacks, very friendly staff.
- On Rt 390 in the middle of the tiny town of Mountainhome. Open for dinner with fairly mediocre Italian food. Full bar, takeout available.
- Nicely appointed hibachi/sushi restaurant. Japanese, Chinese, and Thai food. Reasonable prices, casual, fun.
- Take in a spectacular view of Lake Wallenpaupack while you enjoy vintage classics and new favorites on a menu inspired by the lake, with a modern twist on classic dishes.
- Terrific little Mexican and Latin American eatery with a full bar. Comfortable dining room, family-friendly, really good food. Drink specials.
- Tiny storefront breakfast place in an old Victorian. Daily from 6 am – 1 pm. Omelets, pancakes, french toast, country-fried steak.
- Steaks, chops, and seafood, along with a curated wine list. Traditional fare includes spinach and Cobb salads and a selection of sandwiches.
- American fare in a touristy place with fireplace, full bar, patio. Steaks, burgers, pasta, seafood. Lots of beer on tap. Lunch/dinner 7 days a week.
- Small-town pizza parlor in the heart of Jim Thorpe. Pizza by the slice or pie, hoagies/heroes, cheesesteaks, calzone, and stromboli. Kids’ menu.
- Satay, dumplings, Pad Thai, Evil Jungle curry, Massaman curry, coconut shrimp, crispy duck, and more. Great for take-out.
- Beer & bar food with pool table. Pizza, wings, fries, nachos, steak sandwiches, cold and hot heroes, burgers. Friendly atmosphere.
- Steaks and seafood. Outdoor dining. Old-style Poconos joint full of locals who seem to love it. NYC + Philly people do not love it. Not recommended.
- Just outside Jim Thorpe in Bear Creek Plaza. Pizza by the slice or pie, hoagies/subs, cheesesteaks, stromboli/calzone, burgers, and kids’ meals.
- Typical bar grub, including cheesesteaks, quesadillas, burgers, wings. Kids are welcome, pet friendly porch. Live music on weekends.
- Local family-owned and operated ice cream parlor. Soft-serve yogurt, frozen yogurt, Italian ices, and slushies. Homemade waffle cones.
- Roadside offers seafood, steaks, chops. Bar menu of burgers, wings, chili. Fireplace, TV, booths. Kid-friendly. In the middle of nowhere. Bring a navigator.
- Italian family-owned restaurant, bar, and grille in the Hotel Belvedere. Prime steaks and seafood. Reservations strongly encouraged.
- Coffee shop, roaster, espresso bar. Coffee beans roasted by Black & Brass Co. Milk and cream from local farmers. Pastries include gluten-free.
- On-site brewpub has 48 beers in rotation, menu of burgers, wings, sandwiches. Live music, kids menu in an industrial 10,000 sf space.
- Log cabin-themed taproom of the Log Tavern brewery in beautiful Milford. Live music, food, IPAs, stouts, and wheat beers. Growlers to go.
- Korean-owned Japanese restaurant in a strip mall. Service is slow, fish is fresh, and food is tasty. Sushi and teriyaki. Inexpensive.
- Bar and eatery inside the brewery warehouse. Fish and chips, burgers, wings. Very good food and beer flights, pints, growlers to go.
- Diner fans, road trippers, and families: stop in for shakes, pie, daily specials, breakfast all day. Great food in a classic vintage diner.
- Tiny taproom of innovative hard cider maker. Barrel-aged cider, 2 fermenters in the back used to brew specialties. Friday Happy Hour.
- Basically a specialty food market that serves baked goods and specialty sandwiches (or vice versa). Breads, cookies, muffins, cakes, and pies are made on the premises.
- Classic diner fare and Neapolitan pizza. Burgers, hoagies, heroes, subs, sandwiches, calzones, and stromboli. Breakfast all day.
- 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.
- Breakfast all day. A dizzying array of pancakes, waffles, more. Lunch starts at noon; closes at 3:00 pm. Popular spot since 1985. Piggy’s ice cream stand is next door.
- Breakfast, lunch, Santa Mama Coffee. Salads, pastries, sandwiches. Homemade baked goods. Charming backyard patio.
- Harry Potter-themed coffee shop with friendly staff and a sweet dog named Charlie. Good coffee, quiche, and cookies.
- Pho shop located in a strip-mall. Modern-chic dining room. Pho, spring rolls, grilled pork, bowls. BYOB. Open daily.
- Bakery/diner with a huge fan base. 30 types of homemade pies. Pastries, cakes, muffins, cookies. Breakfast all day, lunch.
- 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.
- Sushi, ramen, udon, and authentic Japanese street food in a casual, hip atmosphere. Pennsylvania’s first and only sake brewery.
- Traditional Irish pub at Hotel Switzerland. Burgers, soup, chili, sandwiches. Daily dinner specials. Beer on tap.
- Family-owned operation serving traditional fare in an old-school diner. Gyros, pancakes, omelets, and diner fare. Friendly service.
- Ski lodge restaurant. Booths and bar. Nachos, cheesesteaks, burgers. Tiki bar in summer. Live music, family-friendly.
- Family-style, old-timey decor. Wings, nachos, burgers, brisket, short ribs, and steaks. Lunch and dinner, outdoor dining.
- Cute local bar and restaurant with homemade food. Burgers, wings, nachos. Dinners are comfort food platters. Friendly vibe and service, sports on TV.