Don’t let the occasional Canada wildfire haze and thunderstorms fool you — there is wonderful weather to enjoy in the СŷƵ, and wonderful venues to enjoy it from.
Whether on a patio or a rooftop or sidewalk, these businesses in Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton and beyond will show you how to make the most of the warm sun and cool breezes.
Enjoy weekly drink specials and live music on the patio this month at the Sports & Social bar at 645 Hamilton St. in Allentown.
The specials include:
- “Wine Not Whiskey?” 6-9 p.m. every Wednesday. Those evenings include live music on the patio.
- “Social Night” 7 p.m. to midnight every Thursday, providing 50% discounts on all glasses of wine and specialty cocktails.
- “Paws on the Patio” noon to 8 p.m. every Saturday, including treats for dogs with menu item purchases. itself includes classics like burgers, tacos, wings, nachos and salads.
Reservations are available .
Like its name implies, Thyme Rooftop Grille offers rooftop views with its dining at the Commodore at 100 Northampton St. in Easton.
Dishes include filet mignon, oven-roasted cod, salmon, lamb, pasta, short ribs, chicken dumplings, soups and salads.
Check out for reservations.
Enjoy patio seating next to a historic former train depot at The Wooden Match, 61 W. Lehigh St. in Bethlehem, pierogies, grilled chicken, wraps, skewers, salmon, sandwiches, pork chops and cigars.
Guests can fill out a .
The at 1355 Station Ave. in Upper Saucon Township offers patio seating, oyster soup, pierogies, wings, quesadillas, bacon-wrapped scallops, pizza, sandwiches, salads and more.
The tavern is available to contact at 484-851-3594.
Diners can enjoy as they munch on chicken tenders, macaroni and cheese bites, eggplant rollatini, tacos, quesadillas, sandwiches, pizza, calzones and more at Catty Corner Neighborhood Pub & Pie, 301 Mulberry St. in Catasauqua.
Customers can contact the pub at 610-443-2284.
Brü Daddy’s Brewing Co. hosts outdoor seating in an adjacent alley at 732 Hamilton St. in Allentown, offering grilled chicken nachos, eggrolls, sandwiches, wraps, tacos, salads, wings and pizza.
Diners can make reservations .
Another option for rooftop dining is ZEST bar+grille at 306 S. New St. in Bethlehem, dinner and Sunday brunch dishes like chicken dumplings, spring rolls, duck breast, risotto, soups and salads, omelets, French toast, short rib poutine and biscuits with gravy.
can enjoy the outdoor seating at McCoole’s at the Historic Red Lion Inn at 4 S. Main St. in Quakertown.
include chicken parmesan, prime rib, filet mignon, crab cakes, fish and chips, sandwiches, soups and salads.
The 3rd & Ferry Fish Market at 56 S. Third St. in Easton allows for outdoor seating out front and serves like clam chowder, fried calamari, lobster rolls, fish tacos, chicken chorizo, crème brûlée and milkshakes blended from pie and ice cream.
Reservations are available .
Rising River Brewery lets customers enjoy outdoor seating and at 1955 Willow Lane in Lower Macungie Township.
hosts a rotation of food trucks and serves seasonal beers, seltzer slushies, non-alcoholic beverages and ice cream.
Restaurants like and offer outdoor seating at the Promenade Saucon Valley in Upper Saucon Township.
Diners can reserve seats at the restaurants’ websites.
Customers can enjoy an , charcuterie boards, flatbreads, chicken fingers, sandwiches, macaroni and cheese and funnel cake fries at the Wanderlust Beer Garden at 1600 Sullivan Trail in Forks Township.
The Slate Belt Brewing Co. at 50 Broadway in Bangor hosts an adjacent alley for outdoor seating as well as food such as in-house ground beef, fish, chicken, salads and Indian and Lebanese dishes.
Submission forms for are available online.
Tacos Y Tequila at 530 Hamilton St. in Allentown lets customers enjoy an outdoor patio as well as tacos, enchiladas, burritos, chimichangas, bowls, molotes, quesadillas, soups and salads.
Reservation information is available on .
Several venues on Main Street in downtown Bethlehem host outdoor seating along the sidewalk, including , breakfast and brunch restaurant, the Spanish-style and the adjacent .
Sette Luna offers outdoor seating in front of the restaurant at 219 Ferry St. in Easton.
includes pizza, pasta, risotto, frittatas, antipasti plates, panna cotta, soups and salads.
The Riegelsville Inn at 12 Delaware Road has outdoor seating wrapping around the building as well as outdoor balcony seating on the second floor.
The restaurant, which takes , serves brunch, lunch and dinner dishes like eggs, breakfast potatoes, lobster, Canadian bacon, Liège waffles, fried chicken, crab cakes, wings, burgers, beet mignon, soups and salads.
Rosa Blanca has outdoor seating at 950 Hamilton St. in Allentown, where breakfast empanadas, pastries, croquettes, sandwiches, burgers and bowls.
Diners can contact the restaurant at 484-273-0881.
