DINING
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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.