In the heart of Allentown, Pennsylvania, where you’d least expect it, sits a culinary contradiction that defies all logic – Ritz Barbecue, a humble joint that somehow manages to serve up seafood so divine it would make coastal chefs weep with envy.
The red neon sign glows like a beacon against the Pennsylvania sky, drawing in locals who know the secret and travelers lucky enough to stumble upon this unassuming treasure on the Allentown Fairgrounds.
From the outside, with its classic brick facade and vintage signage, you might think you’ve discovered a portal to mid-century America – because in many ways, you have.
But don’t let the nostalgic exterior fool you – behind those doors awaits a culinary experience that transcends time, where barbecue traditions meet unexpected seafood excellence in a harmony that shouldn’t work but absolutely does…