BEAR CREEK

Bear Creek Inne, Route 115; (570) 472-9045: Serving delicious food and drinks at reasonable prices since 1972, the Bear Creek Inne specializes in fresh seafood, steak, veal and chicken. Casual dining in a lovely country setting. Children’s Menu available. Reserve the Private Party Room for your next special event. All major credit cards are accepted, and reservations are recommended. Open 6 days at 4 p.m., and Sundays at 12 p.m. www.bearcreekinne.com.

BUSHKILL

Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route 209; (570) 588-9500: Great food for all tastes and budgets. Mama Bella’s Tuscan Grille features tempting appetizers and entrees. For a casual dining experience, visit the sports pub with 8 TVs. Fernwood also has a Food Court featuring Pizza Hut, Scoops, and a cafe. Wintergreen’s Bar and Grill overlooks the lake and golf course. Enjoy cocktails and entertainment. www.fernwoodhotel.com.

EAST STROUDSBURG

Vocelli Pizza, 96 South Courtland Street; (570) 424-1949: Handcrafted dough mixed with extra-virgin olive oil and a signature pizza sauce that has been handed down through generations. Catering available. Order online, by phone or pop in. Kids Corner, Gourmet Club and Shoppe Di Vocelli. Route 611 in Tannersville by Smuggler’s Cove. www.vocellipizza.com.

HAWLEY

Ehrhardt's Waterfront Resort & Restaurant, 205 Route 507; (570) 226-4388: Kick back and enjoy this restaurant located on Lake Wallenpaupack. Featuring an enormous menu, including steaks, seafood, salads, appetizers, sandwiches and gluten-free selections, Ehrhardt's is perhaps the definitive lakeside destination. Open 7 days a week at 11:30 a.m. Weekly specials, live entertainment on Friday nights. www.ehrhardts.com.

The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park, 4 Main Avenue; (570) 226-2993, (800) 833-8527: An artfully restored craftsman-style hotel. Savor unique cuisine made, when possible, with locally grown produce, seasonal game and fish. Enjoy artisan breads and desserts baked onsite. Regularly scheduled wine chats and dining events; serving lunch and dinner daily. Four-diamond AAA rating, Wine Spectator magazine award-winner, and Historic Hotels of America member. www.thesettlersinn.com.

LAKE HARMONY

Boulder View Tavern, South Lake Drive; (570) 722-9696: Weekly specials include Mon. 35-cent Wing Night, Tues. King Crab Legs, Wed. Pizza Night and more. Huge imported and domestic wine and beer selection. Experience a friendly atmosphere and live music while taking in the beautiful view of Big Boulder Lake and Big Boulder Ski Area. Ideal après ski spot. www.boulderviewtavern.com.

The Resort at Split Rock, One Lake Drive; (570) 722-9111: Casual dining in a distinctive 4-season destination resort, including Bell’Ago Cuisine Italiano and the beautiful Galleria Restaurant. Bell’Ago is closed to the public on Tuesdays. Split Rock features ice cream parlor, first-run movie theater with concessions, fabulous indoor waterpark, sports bar, cocktail lounge, bowling lanes, indoor pools and championship golf with accompanying Sunset Green Restaurant & Bar, numerous amenities and live entertainment. www.splitrockresort.com.

MOUNT POCONO

The Original Bailey’s Rib & Steakhouse, Route 611, just north of Route 940; (570) 839-9678: This quintessential Pocono Mountains establishment features USDA Prime steaks and the "Best Ribs in the Poconos.” For lunch, enjoy burgers, wings, chicken quesadillas, crab cake sandwiches, satisfying salads, and light selections. Delicious dinner options include hand-cut USDA Prime steaks, prime rib, pasta, seafood, chicken, and slow-cooked brisket and ribs. Great for après ski. Families are welcome, with a quality children’s menu always available. Reservations are accepted. Weather permitting, dine outdoors on the beautiful deck. www.baileyssteakhouse.com.

PARADISE VALLEY

Crescent Lodge & Country Inn, routes 191 & 940; (570) 595-7486, (800) 392-9400: For fine dining, try Surf 'n’ Turf, stuffed trout, juicy sirloin with onion rings, or chef’s special pasta. The Starting Post Cocktail Lounge serves the finest in spirits, with an excellent Pub Menu. Live piano music on weekends. Private cottages feature whirlpools, fireplaces, and decks; ask about the great lodging packages. Enjoy walking and fitness trails, and check out the nearby sports areas, spa, and casino. www.crescentlodge.com.

POCONO MANOR

The Inn at Pocono Manor, routes 314 & 940; (570) 839-7111: The Exchange at Pocono Manor in The Inn features eclectic American cuisine with a continental flair, plus a global wine list. Enjoy refreshing salads, homemade soups, filet of beef, chops, poultry and seafood. Dinner is served from 6 p.m., every evening. Casual dress, with collared shirts for men; no shorts, T-shirts, or sneakers. Historic 4-season destination resort with fantastic on-site activities and amenities. www.poconomanor.com.

POCONO PINES

Van Gilder's Jubilee Restaurant & Pub in the Pines, Route 940; (570) 646-2377: The Jubilee, aka the Breakfast King of the Poconos, serves up the most important meal of the day daily from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. For lunch, the Jubilee offers yummy burgers, wraps, paninis, sandwiches, soups and salads. The dinner menu includes appetizers, pasta, steak and seafood. Enjoy your favorite cocktail and munchies in the adjoining Pub in the Pines, a popular nightspot. With 15 beers on tap, multiple TVs, pool tables, darts and a deck, the Pub is the place to watch your favorite game or check out some great live entertainment. Established in 1968. www.breakfastking.com.

SHAWNEE-ON-DELAWARE

The Gem and Keystone, located on River Road, near the historic Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort. Ph: (570) 424-0990: Home of ShawneeCraft Brewing Company artisanal heirloom whole-food beer, handcrafted and brewed on the premises. The contemporary and varied menu features local produce, steak, lamb, pork and chicken, Pennsylvania farmstead cheeses and Smithsonian Sustainable Seafood. Appetizers, salads, pub favorites and seasonal entrees, drink specials, souvenir merchandise and gift certificates. Open for lunch and dinner daily. Live entertainment some weekends and weekdays; available for private parties and group events. www.GemAndKeystone.com.

River Room, located on River Road, at the historic Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort. Ph: (570) 424-4000: Breakfast features made-to-order eggs and omelets, homemade granola, smoothie of the day and fresh fruits. The lunch and dinner menus feature local specialties, such as wild boar and rack of lamb, with a variety of fish and pasta options. Fine dining amid spectacular views. www.shawneeinn.com.

SKYTOP

Skytop Lodge, Route 390; (570) 595-7401, (800) 345-7759: Historic Skytop Lodge boasts 2 extraordinary dining venues. Lakeview Restaurant features nouveau American cuisine served amidst panoramic views of the mountains, golf course and Skytop Lake. International wine list. The Windsor Dining Room, featuring garden views, serves American fare and a “wine of the evening." Skytop is a Wine Spectator Magazine award-winner. Both restaurants offer children’s menus and light entrees; and both restaurants require men to wear coats; ties are optional. Appropriate attire for ladies is suggested. www.skytop.com.

SOUTH STERLING

The French Manor Inn and Spa, off Route 191, 8 miles south of I-84 Exit 20; (570) 676-3244, (877) 720-6095: Gourmet French cuisine, a superb wine list and a spectacular mountain view from this castle-like manor, which was modeled after an estate in the south of France. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer The French Manor serves a “dinner fit for a king.” Jackets are required, and reservations are suggested. Casual dining is available in Hanna’s Café at The French Manor. Four-diamond AAA rating. www.thefrenchmanor.com.

TANNERSVILLE

Barley Creek Brewing Company, Sullivan Trail & Camelback Rd.; (570) 629-9399: “The Creek” is the Pocono Mountains’ Original Brewpub and Restaurant. Everything at the Creek is handcrafted, from the post and beam timber-frame building, the award-winning food, to the ales and lagers. Originally an 1880’s farmhouse, Barley Creek boasts a big, rustic atmosphere, a deck for brews with a view, pavilion and wiffle ball stadium available for catering, private parties and pick-up games. Barley Creek brews world-class ales and lagers onsite in its own English brewhouse. Free brewery tours and beer tasting. Soups, salads, pub fare, steaks, seafood, daily specials and children’s menu. www.barleycreek.com.

Smuggler’s Cove, Route 611; (570) 629-2277: “Seafood King of the Poconos.” Casual dining at its best in this Pocono landmark and family tradition for 30+ years. The menu offers appetizers, soups, salads, pasta, Allen Brother's prime rib and steaks, and the largest selection of all your favorite fresh seafood. Children's menu. Just minutes from the Crossings Outlets and Camelback Mountain Resort. Reservations are accepted, and large parties are welcome. www.smugglerscove.net.

Vocelli Pizza, Route 611 at Smuggler’s Cove; (570) 620-9055: Satisfy your cravings for perfect pizza at Vocelli Pizza, delivering classic Italian quality every time. They start with hand-crafted dough mixed with extra-virgin olive oil. Vocelli signature pizza sauce has been handed down from a family recipe. Featuring catering, plus online specials such as ordering, coupons, Kids Corner, Gourmet Club and Shoppe Di Vocelli. Visit Vocelli’s at 96 South Courtland Street in East Stroudsburg, too. www.vocellipizza.com.

WILKES-BARRE

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Highway 315; (888) 946-4672. Pennsylvania's premier casino resort, serves up a list of dining options that appeal to all tastes. Ruth's Chris Steak House is one of the best-known restaurants in the country. Rustic Kitchen features Mediterranean. Timbers Buffet honors the local cultural heritage of the Mohegan tribe while offering an array of all-you-can-eat options. The hip and elegant Sunburst Bar is the perfect place to sip cocktails created with top-shelf liquors. The casual, cool and comfortable Bar Louie is a great place to grab an over-stuffed sandwich or appetizers and a signature drink. Sushi-lovers will adore the sophisticated Pearl, while kids' faves, Johnny Rockets and Hot Dog Hall of Fame, serve up hamburgers and other American classics. For fabulous fast food, try Wolfgang Puck. Pacer's Clubhouse combines fine dining with amazing ambience. All great meals deserve a great dessert. Stop by Ben & Jerry's and Betty & Joe's for a sweet ending. www.poconodowns.com.