Historic factory town transformed arts district, Allentown is the beating heart of the Lehigh Valley’s dining revival—old-world European roots are celebrated, immigrant flavors thrive, and top chefs flourish in everything from pub-grubby to polished settings.
1. Bay Leaf Restaurant
For decades, Bay Leaf has been Allentown’s fine-dining flagship: creamy lobster bisque, crab-stuffed shrimp, duck breast with cherry glaze, steak frites, and layered chocolate cake…