Bethlehem

Becky's Corner Deli

A deli located inside the Plaza Mall that has coffee, tea, and deli sandwiches.

Francisco's Salvadoreño Restaurant

Francisco's Salvadoreño Restaurant features Salvadoran food at a lower price.

Fu Lai

Small neighborhood Chinese restaurant with good but inexpensive eats.

George's Light Lunch

Known for steak sandwiches and cheeseburgers.

One of the best diners in Bethlehem and the Lehigh Valley, located in Center City.

Tasty Garden

Very inexpensive Chinese cuisine. Exceptionally fresh and delicious.

Tulum

Tulum is good for Mexican eats on the cheap, and they also have many vegetarian options.

La Lupita

Located on the South Side near Lehigh University, this family-run Mexican restaurant is known for guacamole and tortillas.

Carlos's Spanish & American Food

Carlos's features Puerto Rican cuisine at a budget price. Located on the West Side, 2 blocks from Allentown.

Lehigh Pizza is one of many Bethlehem pizzerias, but it is one of the best on the South Side. Located next to the Banana Factory.

Carl's Corner

Located down the street from Moravian College's football field, steak sandwiches and subs offer an inexpensive postgame or anytime meal.

Mayflower Lunch

Located on the West Side, just a few blocks west of the Downtown area. Offers breakfast and lunch in a "Brooklyn Diner" type setting.

The Dairy Store, sometimes called "The Cup" is the hot spot for ice cream, with 80 years of history and over 25 flavors. Lines can get long in the summertime, but it's well-worth the wait.

The Java Mill

Located in Center City, just east of Main Street.

A great cafe on the South Side to find a light, casual meal.

Potts' Hot Dogs

Potts' pronounced "Pott-zees" is, as anyone in Bethlehem will tell you, probably the best hot dog in the Lehigh Valley. The dogs are super cheap too.

A student favorite, the Goose offers delicious subs at great prices. Make sure to look at the various "specials" posted on signs behind the counter.

Wired Gallery and Cafe

Cafe featuring drinks an desserts.

Alando features Kenyan cuisine. Also offers catering.

The Brew Works is an industrial-themed restaurant with its own microbrewery on site. Serves standard American fare, but with a German influence, such as Wiener schnitzel and sauerkraut.

Cactus Blue has been voted as one of the best Mexican restaurants in the Lehigh Valley.

Confetti Cafe is a traditional cafe featuring soups, lunch and dinner entrees, and 28 flavors of ice cream.

Popular chain of fondue restaurants.

Nawab Indian Restaurant

Nawab is one of only a handful of local Indian restaurants. Eat in at the buffet, or takeout if you prefer.

Petra Mediterranean

Features moderately prices Mediterranean cuisine.

Starter's original location on route 378, just over the South Mountain. Offering sports bar atmosphere and pub fare. Also has another location at the Bethlehem Golf Club.

Starter's is a sports bar on the South Side that serves much more than typical bar food. A great place to watch the big game most TVs in the Lehigh Valley or to bring kids with a huge two-floor game room.

Anna Bella's has some pretty darned good Italian food on the outskirts of town. The pizzas are recommended, and they do takeout too.

Authentic Mexican cuisine including fajitas, burritos, and enchiladas.

Europa Barbeque

Europa Barbeque features Portuguese cuisine.

The Apollo Grill has been consistently rated as one of the Lehigh Valley's top restaurants. They serve contemporary American cuisine, and reservations are recommended.

blue Grillhouse is an upscale-casual restaurant with an extensive wine bar, serving steaks and seafood. Located outside of Bethlehem in neighboring Bethlehem Township, it is a 15-minute drive from city center which will lead you to its strip-mall location. Don't be fooled by the surroundings; it is one of the best. Patio seating available.

One of the few locations in the county, based on the New York original.

Asian fusion is what's on the menu at Edge, a great place for a swanky dinner date. Or, grab a martini at the lounge. Located inside the Liberty Place building at Broad and Main Streets.

Emeril Lagasse's first restaurant in the Northeast features steaks, seafood, and signature appetizers and sides. Despite all the glitz and the big name, the food isn't exactly worth all you pay for it. Take note, if you are under 21 you will be escorted to the restaurant and from the restaurant by security, since the restaurant is located inside the Sands Casino Resort.

Don Shula's famous steakhouse is located at the Promenade Shops. Great for beef and football lovers, but otherwise a "pay-for-the-name" sort of place.

Starfish serves up seafood like no other spot in the Valley, as evidenced by its many local awards.