Easton, PA, is a small town with just over 25,000 residents in Lehigh Valley. The city borders the state of New Jersey at the convergence of the Lehigh and Delaware Rivers.
Easton is well known for one of its larger manufacturing companies, Binney & Smith Inc. Without Binney & Smith, the world would not have Crayola crayons. Children and adults can tour the factory to see the manufacturing process of the crayons.
Easton may be a small town, but there are plenty of delicious restaurants. Here are the 20 best restaurants in Easton, PA.
Daddy’s Place
$$ | (610) 438-4442 | WEBSITE
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Daddy’s Place is a family-owned Mediterranean restaurant in the heart of Easton. Open since 2013, Daddy’s Place offers something for everyone. You can find traditional hummus, tabouli, fava bean salad, and an extensive list of wraps, kabobs, and open pies.
In addition, if you’ve got a craving for baklava, Maamoul, or Ward El Cham, Daddy’s Place is the place to go. Open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner.
La Perla Tapatia
$ | (610) 438-3796 | WEBSITE
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La Perla Tapatia has been serving delicious Mexican food since 2012. The name is derived from Guadalajara, Jalisco, in Mexico. Appetizers include standard Mexican fare such as salsa, chips, and guacamole. In addition, they offer nachos, empanadas, and quesadillas for a pre-entree starter.
Entrees include tortas, tacos, and flautas. Main courses include birria (pot roast stew dish) and carne asada (thin sirloin steak). If you’ve got a craving for Mexican food, specifically Jalisco, La Perla Tapatia is your place. Open Tuesday-Saturday for lunch and dinner.
Ashley’s Signature Restaurant
$$ | (610) 253-1971 | WEBSITE
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Ashley’s Signature Restaurant has been serving fine food in the Easton area since 1935. It is family-owned and operated by Melinda Watson, a native Eastonian. Ashley’s offers delicious soups and salads, such as a crab bisque and a shaved brussel sprout salad.
Appetizers include duck pierogies and shrimp spring rolls. You can also find entrees such as filet mignon and scallops, and shrimp atop lobster risotto. Open Monday through Saturday for happy hour and dinner service.
Marblehead Chowder House
$$ | (610) 258-4301 | WEBSITE
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Marblehead Chowder House has been serving seafood to local Eastonians since 1996. But, while they serve chowder, they offer so much more than that. Their extensive seafood menu includes a raw bar, fried seafood baskets, daily fresh fish options, pies, sandwiches, and burgers.
Specific menu items include a Maine Lobster Pie, New Zealand Mussels, Bubba Gump Burger, Seafood Cobb Salad, and a Salmon En Croute. So, if you are hungry for seafood, this is the place to go. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Giacomo’s Italian Market and Grille
$$ | (610) 438-1945 | WEBSITE
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Giacomo’s Italian Market and Grille has been serving Italian food to residents since 1975. They are a family-owned business that prides itself on providing authentic Italian food. Of course, you can dine in at Giacomo’s, but they also have an extensive market.
They serve breakfast and lunch items such as various egg sandwiches (on numerous types of breakfast bread) and hot subs, wraps, and burgers. In addition, the market includes packaged pasta, sauces, olive oils, beans, and cheeses. They are currently open Monday through Saturday for breakfast and lunch.
The State Cafe and Grill
$$ | (610) 829-0188 | WEBSITE
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The State Cafe and Grill is located conveniently near the historic State Theater in Easton. They serve breakfast and lunch items that will knock your socks off. There are over 20 possible toppings to create a perfect omelet, but they also suggest a few of their specialties.
Of course, you can’t go wrong with their french toast or pancakes, either. They offer over 20 possible toppings for a build-your-own burger just like the breakfast menu. They also offer soups, salads, and sandwiches if you prefer something lighter. Open Thursday through Sunday for breakfast and lunch.
Two Rivers Brewing
$$$ | (610) 829-1131 | WEBSITE
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Two Rivers Brewing Company in Easton is one of two locations. Since 2015 they have been serving delicious beer and food to residents. While they offer burgers and sandwiches, most menu items go beyond traditional pub fare.
For example, they serve hog wings (fried petite pork shanks) and duck-fat fried pierogies as appetizers. The dinner menu includes burrata macaroni and cheese, and shrimp and grits. Open for lunch and dinner daily.
Aman’s Artisan Indian Cuisine
$$ | (484) 298-0400 | WEBSITE
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Aman’s Artisan Indian Cuisine is a family-owned Indian restaurant that opened in 2019. Aman’s specializes in Punjabi (North Indian) dishes and has a casually elegant atmosphere. Starters include items such as samosas and spring rolls.
In addition to Tandoori entrees, they also serve a variety of chicken, goat, and seafood dishes. Their vegetarian menu is extensive with items such as vegetable Korma and Panjabi Cholay.
In addition, a list of various sauces and relishes is available to complement your entree. Open Tuesday through Friday for dinner only. Open Saturday for lunch and dinner, and Sunday for dinner only.
River Grille
$$ | (610) 923-5110 | WEBSITE
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Located in the historic district of Easton, River Grille serves delicious American cuisine. River Grille has won six “Best Restaurant” awards since opening in 2003. They offer salads, soups, burgers, pizzas, and pasta dishes.
Menu items include lobster bisque, arugula and pear salad, chicken penne vodka, and baked crab cakes. They also offer three vegan menu items from which to choose. Open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Open for dinner only on Sunday.
THREE OAK Steakhouse
$$$ | (610) 559-5510 | WEBSITE
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Located in Easton’s Historic District, THREE OAK Steakhouse is a classic American steakhouse. Although the steakhouse is relatively new, the ownership is a restaurant group with twenty years of excellence behind them.
With nine different steaks to choose from, there is likely a cut of beef for everyone. Your steak can be topped with shrimp or served with a lobster tail. In addition, you can add a blue cheese crust or a la carte sauces.
If you happen to be in the mood for something lighter, there are fish, chicken, and shrimp options. Open Tuesday through Sunday for dinner only.
Stemie’s 1818 Tavern
$$ | (610) 258-0064 | WEBSITE
Stemie’s 1818 Tavern is a family-run tavern open since 2006. Don’t be fooled by the tavern in the name, as its food is not typical pub fare. Instead, they offer appetizers and soups such as Crab Au Gratin and Stemie’s Crab Soup.
Entrees include several salads, sandwiches, and entrees. For example, they provide seared scallops with shallots and a sliced filet mignon sandwich. Open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner.
Ocean
$$$ | (610) 559-7211 | WEBSITE
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Ocean is a new American restaurant owned by the same restaurant group as THREE OAK Steakhouse and River Grille. Entrees include items like Seafood Pot Pie and Seared Duck Breast. Appetizers, or small bites, include Short Rib Spring Rolls, Mussels and Fries, and Octopus Bruschetta.
Diner 248
$$ | (610) 252-4300 | WEBSITE
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Diner 248 is a family-friendly restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner items. Breakfast items include standard fare such as omelets, French toast, and pancakes. In addition, they offer a variety of sandwiches, burgers, salads, and dinner entrees.
Some standout items include flounder stuffed with crab meat, homemade crab cakes, and a black diamond steak with seafood. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Mario’s Italian Eatery
$$ | (610) 438-0311 | WEBSITE
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Mario’s Italian Eatery is an Italian restaurant located at the Simon Silk Mill. The restaurant focuses on authentic Italian dishes such as fresh pasta, homemade pizzas, artisan cheese, and Italian imports.
Entree items include Penne Alla Vodka and Steak Frites, while the pizza menu items include the Baconator and Cacciatore. You can also find Pierogies and homemade meatballs on the appetizer menu. Open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner.
Betty’s Luncheon
$ | (610) 258-9919 | WEBSITE
Betty’s luncheon is a hidden gem where you can find delicious comfort food. While they offer breakfast, the focus seems to be on lunch.
The menu includes over twenty different sandwich options and fried seafood and chicken baskets. In addition, Betty’s offers pita wraps and fresh salads if you’re in the mood for something lighter. Open for breakfast and lunch only.
Family Chicken and Waffles Seafood and Soulfood
$ | (610) 438-1882 | WEBSITE
Family Chicken and Waffles Seafood and Soulfood serves precisely that- chicken and waffles, seafood, and soul food. Additional menu items include a Lobster Pot, Turkey Wings, and Colossal Shrimp. Open Thursday through Sunday for lunch and dinner.
3rd & Ferry Fish Market
$$ | (610) 829-1404 | WEBSITE
3rd & Ferry Fish Market is a seafood restaurant near the historic State Theater. They have separate menus for lunch, dinner, and their raw bar. They offer soups and salads such as spicy crab chowder and a Ceasar salad.
You can find anything from an Angus Burger to a Lobster Roll on their lunch menu. The dinner menu includes entrees such as Pan Seared Alaskan Haddock, Twin Tail Dinner, and Braised Pork & Clams. Open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner.
Terry’s Italian Restaurant
$$ | (610) 252-5330 | WEBSITE
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Terry’s Italian Restaurant has been serving the Lehigh Valley since 1951. The restaurant offers fresh Italian food such as pasta, thin-crust pizza, casseroles, and veal.
Specifically, you can find homemade Ravioli, Pasta Primavera, Saltimbocca, and Crab Stuffed Flounder on the menu. Open Wednesday through Sunday for dinner service only.
DeuxWings
$ | (484) 546-4470 | WEBSITE
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DeuxWings is owned and operated by two friends, Olu and Elliott. The wings are spectacular on their own, but the restaurant offers over fifty wing sauces to amp up the flavor. Sauces include everything from Angry Cowboy Butter to General Tso’s to a sauce legitimately called PAIN!!!
If you prefer boneless wings, you can get their chicken tenders with all of the same sauce options. For a nice side, try their tater tots, fries, or mac-n-cheese. Open Friday through Sunday for lunch and dinner.
The Bayou Easton
$$ | (610) 829-1700 | WEBSITE
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The Bayou Easton is a locally-owned restaurant serving New Orleans-style fare in the Lehigh Valley. You’ll find your Cajun fix at the Bayou, no doubt, with options such as shrimp and catfish po boys to gumbo.
Their entrees include Jambalaya, Shrimp and Grits, along with Creole Alfredo. Their Sunday brunch menu will have you drooling with items ranging from Fried Chicken Benedict to NOLA French Toast.
For added fun, Fat Tuesday is every Tuesday at The Bayou so that you can enjoy a free beignet on the house. Open for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday and open for brunch on the weekends.
Summary
Regardless of its small size, Easton has no shortage of fantastic restaurant options. The menu options are as diverse as the people of Easton. So, whether you’re a local Eastonite or a visitor, we hope you enjoy one of the 20 best restaurants in Easton.
