The Lehigh Valley is not without plenty of fantastic places to eat, but if there is one restaurant that sets itself apart, that place is Grille 3501. This Allentown, PA fine dining restaurant and martini bar is one of our favorite places to recommend, and with good reason. The restaurant boasts a “sophisticated yet unpretentious” atmosphere that visitors and locals can’t get enough of. In addition, Grille 3501offers guests thirst-quenching cocktails, mouth-watering entrees, and so much more.
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1. There is a Martini or Cocktail to Please Every Palate
With an extensive list of cocktails and martinis, you will have a hard time choosing just one! And thanks to the Martini Medley menu, you don’t have to! Similar to a flight of beer or a wine tasting, with the Martini Medley menu you can order a selection of three mini martinis to try. In addition to martinis, the cocktail menu features great drinks on the rocks and a rotating selection of house barrel-aged cocktails.
Prefer beer over cocktails? Not to worry, the draft and bottled beer menu at Grille 3501 is just as impressive as the cocktail menu. You’ll find a great mix of local microbrews, craft favorites, and all the classics.
2. The Food is Some of the Best in the Lehigh Valley
While the cocktail menu alone is enough to tempt many guests, it’s the irresistible blend of Asian, French and Mediterranean cuisine that keeps them coming back time and time again. Whether you visit Grille 3501 for lunch or dinner, you’ll find an extensive list of delicious appetizers and unique entrees. The menu includes tempting dishes like seared diver sea scallops, Australian lamb chops, lobster ravioli, filet mignon, and more. In addition, there’s always a chef’s choice vegetarian selection and a wide variety of tempting desserts.
3. Grille 3501 is Award-Winning
Don’t just take our word for it; Grille 3501 is good, and it’s earned the recognition to prove it. The restaurant is a 10-time winner of Lehigh Valley Style Magazine’s Decadent Dish Award and 6-time winner of Lehigh Valley Magazine’s Best of the Valley award. In 2012, Grille 3501 earned the Diner’s Choice Award from OpenTable, and in 2016 it was The Morning Call readers choice for Dining & Restaurants with the Best Atmosphere.
4. The Loft at 3501 Offers New Dining Experience
For a more laid-back dining experience, head to the Grille 3501 loft. A new addition to the restaurant, The Loft at 3501 is a patio and open-air dining area that provides guests with the same great menu in a more casual setting. It is a great place to enjoy a perfect autumn day or relaxing summer night. And, in the winter, the area is just as enjoyable. It is enclosed and features plenty of space heaters to keep warm! No matter the time of year, the Loft at 3501 is a great place to enjoy a Grille 3501 happy hour or delicious meal.
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