12 Bucket-List-Worthy Restaurants To Try In Pennsylvania, One For Each Month Of The Year
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Beth Price-Williams
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A brand-new year usually means making resolutions. Whether or not we keep those resolutions, however, is an entirely different story. How about pulling out the ol’ bucket list to make an easy-to-keep resolution for the new year? Add these 12 bucket list restaurants in Pennsylvania, one for each month of the year, and embark on your most delicious year yet.
Kimberton Inn, 2105 Kimberton Rd, Kimberton, PA 19442, USA
Experience a delicious piece of history at The Kimberton Inn, which dates back to 1796. The historic restaurant offers a cozy atmosphere and a menu brimming with delicious dishes, including shrimp cocktail, filet mignon, and Maryland crab cake. The menu, which also features vegetarian options, changes each evening. Learn more on the Kimberton Inn website.
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The Log Cabin, 11 Lehoy Forest Dr, Leola, PA 17540, USA
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Look for the sign, right next to a quaint covered bridge, that announces your arrival at the enchanting Log Cabin Restaurant, which offers some of the best dining in Pennsylvania. Score a seat near the fireplace during the colder months, or request a table outdoors on those lovely days. The restaurant serves an assortment of appetizers, small plates, and entrees geared toward both carnivores and vegetarians. Read more about this charming Pennsylvania restaurant in our previous article.
Ron's Crooked Hill Tavern, 1271 N Sanatoga Rd, Pottstown, PA 19464, USA
If you're willing to travel a bit off of the beaten path, plan a meal at Ron's Crooked Hill Tavern. Kick back, relax, and dig into such favorites as pierogis, BBQ pork ribs, and meatloaf. The kiddos even have their own menu at this hidden gem in Pennsylvania that offers indoor dining and a covered patio. Take a peek at the deliciousness that awaits at this bucket list restaurant in Pennsylvania.
Annie Lee's Southern Kitchen, 1601 Duss Ave, Ambridge, PA 15003, USA
Indulge in a taste of the south at Annie Lee's Southern Kitchen, a cozy restaurant that's known for its famous catfish. Order a sandwich or just the filet, and pair it with such authentic Southern sides as mac and cheese or collard greens. Discover why Annie Lee's Southern Kitchen is one of the best restaurants in Pennsylvania by checking out our previous article
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Black Forest Deli, 745 W Union Blvd, Bethlehem, PA 18018, USA
Pennsylvanians are all about pierogis, and you'll find some of the best homemade pierogis in Pennsylvania at Black Forest Deli & Catering. The homemade pierogis have even been named the best in the Lehigh Valley. Take a peek at the rest of the menu, too, that features such Eastern European dishes as haluski and homemade Ukrainian Borsch. See why you should add this Pennsylvania eatery to your restaurant bucket list.
Mac Mart, 104 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food, mac and cheese, at Mac Mart in Philadelphia. The popular mac and cheese joint dishes up the classic dish and a variety of takes on it. Try such favorites, for example, as the mac and cheese with tator tots and the BBQ mac and cheese. Chances are your first visit will not be your last. Prepare for your mouth to start watering when you read more about one of the best restaurants in Pennsylvania in our previous article.
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Frosty Jacks, 922 Newton Sanford Rd, Pittsfield, PA 16340, USA
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Go on a picnic at Frosty Jacks, an outdoor diner that is perfect on a sunny summer day. (Picnic tables are covered, so you don't have to worry if it looks like rain.) The menu is just what you'd expect from a beloved diner - burgers, hot dogs, and pizza. Pair your main dish with a hearty helping of onion rings or cheese fries. Don't forget to save room for an ice cream treat, too. Dining in Pennsylvania doesn't get much more fun than at this bucket list restaurant.
Talula's Garden, 210 W Washington Square, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
An enchanting culinary adventure awaits at Talula's Garden, which offers both indoor and outdoor seating. Colorful flowers and plants decorate the outdoor dining area, ideal on a summer day. Inddor dining is cozy for the rest of the year. The farm-to-table restaurant features an assortment of favorites - from fried chicken to roasted salmon. Read more about this enchanting Pennsylvania eatery in our previous article.
Asiago's Tuscan Italian, 709 Edgehill Dr, Johnstown, PA 15905, USA
Marvel at simply spellbinding views of downtown Johnstown from your seat at Asiago's Tuscan Italian Restaurant. For an even more memorable experience, take the Johnstown Inclined Plane to get to the restaurant. Dine indoors or outdoors on such favorites as spaghetti, baked lasagna, and jumbo cheese ravioli. Learn why this is one of the best bucket list restaurants in Pennsylvania.
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Dominick's Diner, LLC, 123 E 12th St, Erie, PA 16501, USA
Treat yourself to an old-school dining experience at Dominick's Diner-Eatery. Do yourself a favor and try the diner's famous meatball omelet. If you're not in the mood for a breakfast dish, you'll find an assortment of diner classics on the menu - from biscuits and gravy to spaghetti and meatballs. Will you add this adorable Pennsylvania diner to your restaurant bucket list?
Big Jim's in the Run, 201 Saline St, Pittsburgh, PA 15207, USA
You'll feel right at home at Big Jim's Restaurant, best known for its massive food portions and its absolutely humongous fish sandwich. The laid-back eatery focuses predominately on comfort foods. Dig into a piping hot pizza pie or a classic Reuben sandwich, for example. Take a peek at the deliciousness that awaits as this unassuming restaurant in Pennsylvania.
THREE OAK Steakhouse, 323 Northampton St, Easton, PA 18042, USA
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A warm ambiance defines Three Oak Steakhouse, an enchanting restaurant with a tree trunk right in the restaurant. (You really have to see the handmade fixtures and decor to really appreciate the vibe.) The steakhouse earns rave reviews for its steak, which is served on a 500-degree Fahrenheit plate. Make sure you add this unique steakhouse in Pennsylvania to your restaurant bucket list.
What are your favorite bucket list restaurants in Pennsylvania? Let us know in the comments! Up for more adventure this year? Hit the road to see the 12 best hidden gems in Pennsylvania – one for each month of the year.
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Restaurants In Pennsylvania
What are some of the oldest restaurants in Pennsylvania?
Living in a foodie state is divine, and we’ve got so many restaurants in Pennsylvania that we can never get bored dining out. Some of the best are also some of the oldest restaurants in Pennsylvania, including:
- McGillin’s Olde Ale House in Philadelphia opened in 1860.
- Historic Duffy’s Tavern in Boalsburg is said to be haunted. It opened in 1819.
- The Stouch Tavern in Womelsdorf has been a favorite since 1785.
- Jean Bonnet Tavern in Bedford, which opened in 1762, welcomes overnight guests and diners; it’s also said to be one of the most haunted restaurants in Pennsylvania.
- The Historic 1776 Dobbin House Tavern in Gettysburg, one of the most haunted towns in Pennsylvania, dishes up delicious meals along with a side of the paranormal.