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9 restaurants available nearby

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1. Bank + Vine

4.5

Awesome(459)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Wilkes-Barre

Booked 13 times today

Bank+Vine is serving up a fresh and seasonal menu from a passionate culinary team, focusing on a farm to table concept and showcasing produce at the peak of its season. Located in one of downtown Wilkes-Barre’s historic buildings, Bank+Vine provides both an indoor and outdoor casual dining experience with plates meant to be shared around the table. Take a trip back to 1912 and visit the old South Side Bank while dining in 'The Lobby' with it's 30 foot vaulted ceilings and a private dining room overlooking the entire restaurant, perfect for gatherings of 10 people with a private restroom.

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2. Rikasa

4.8

Exceptional(435)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Scranton

Booked 3 times today

Our Newest addition Roof 53 can be now reserved online. Please review the menu, it is different then the main floor menu...Come in and let your senses be tantalized by the coastal vibes of Italian shores. From shrimp cocktail to escargot, from the music to the mood, at Rikasa every day is a special occasion, whether it be a romantic date night or celebratory family gathering. Unwind after work in our chic bar for casual drinks or a smooth bottle of wine with friends. Our delectable menu offerings, from our finest chops and steaks, succulent seafood, house-made pastas and handcrafted cocktails are sourced locally and responsibly. We are also home to The Joint, our speakeasy bar, featuring live entertainment and incredible drinks every Friday and Saturday evening. Highly skilled and welcoming staff are proud to elevate your experience like no other. At Rikasa, we promise that our relaxed elegance will transport you to a unique and unforgettable experience.

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3. Cork Bar & Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(334)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Wilkes-Barre

Booked 7 times today

Cork Restaurant opened in Wilkes-Barre in 2007, bringing an innovative, hospitality-focused concept with a unique array of dining, cocktail and wine menus. Cork is located in a quaint neighborhood in the north end of Wilkes-Barre and is a place where customers become friends. Our spacious, multi-level floor plan features a classy, yet contemporary decor and a relaxed cosmopolitan ambiance perfect for dining or entertaining. Cork’s second floor dining area provides the ideal setting for a romantic dinner for two or a larger dinner group of friends or family. Visit Cork Bar & Restaurant in Wilkes-Barre today for hospitality at its finest!

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4. Pizza Althea

4.8

Exceptional(11)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • West Wyoming

Booked 30 times today

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5. Cafe Toscana

4.7

Exceptional(334)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Wilkes-Barre

Booked 12 times today

Please call us at 570-208-1252 if you would like to make a reservation for more than 4 people.Bringing a taste of the Old World to downtown Wilkes-Barre, Cafe Toscana is located at One Public Square in downtown Wilkes-Barre.Our recipes are tried and true family favorites that represent the best that Tuscany and the surrounding region has to offer.Cafe Toscana’s Northern Italian cuisine is light and delicate and allows the individual flavors to come through. We feature an array of tried and true family favorites, including veal, pasta, risotto, fish, steak and seafood, with a variety of specials to keep the menu always fresh and exciting. There are also an abundant asortment of homemade desserts on the menu.A new and greatly expanded wine list gives customers plenty of choices for every dish and every palette.

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6. The Down Pour

4.6

Exceptional(26)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Wilkes-Barre

Booked 1 time today

The Down Pour was established in November 2019 with a dream of creating an eclectic atmosphere for the people of downtown Wilkes-Barre. A place designed for those who are willing to push the boundaries of the ordinary & escape. Ask for the umbrella room for a chance to dine under our take on a downpour.

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7. Grico's Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(77)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Wilkes-Barre

Booked 8 times today

You’ll feel at home at the Original Grico’s in Exeter. We offer classic cuisine served to make you feel as if you were one of the family. Our menu features selections of succulent steaks, seafood, and traditional favorites, served in a warm and cozy atmosphere. Dine with friends, loved ones or business associates or enjoy cocktails at the 1930s vintage bar.Please note if you cannot find a reservation time that you desire please call 570-654-9120

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8. Breaker Brewing Company

4.9

Exceptional(500)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Brewery • Wilkes-Barre

Booked 5 times today

Welcome and thank you for your interest in Breaker Brewing Company. We are a Micro Brewery & Brew Pub in Northeast PA’s coal region that brews, serves and delivers handcrafted beer to local bars and pubs. Our small batch craft brews are dedicated to the hard-working people who have been and still are examples of our rich heritage.

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9. Fire and Ice on Toby Creek

4.5

Awesome(173)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Wilkes-Barre

Booked 4 times today

We are a casual-fine dining restaurant. Executive Chef Jack Higgins continually updates our menu to reflect changing seasons and current food trends. Our extensive menu has something for every taste and every budget. Best of all, we proudly feature many locally sourced farm-to-table ingredients and dishes. Fire and Ice isn't just our name; its how every meal begins in our restaurant: We also offer 9 beers on draft, a larger bottled beer selection, an exciting cocktail and martini list and a complete wine list.

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Kyle
Scranton / Poconos •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great food amazing drinks wonderful waitress food was prompt as well
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The Down PourPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Wilkes-Barre
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4.6
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Danielle
Leicestershire •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had the Valentine's menu, everything we had was delicious and the specialty Valentine's cocktails were so good too! Our server was brilliant and very attentive.
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RikasaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Scranton
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4.8
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WAYNE
Scranton / Poconos •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The service was great with various staff making sure our service and meal was to our liking. The dishes were perfect. My wife had Lobster Linguini, and I had Pine nut butter Grilled shrimp with fettuccini and pesto sauce. Both were excellent and presented perfect. We highly recommend Bank + Vine for special occasions as well as a night out.
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Bank + VinePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Wilkes-Barre
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4.5
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Edward J.
Zeeland •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 Feb 2025
My go to Restaurant when i travel to Wilkes-Barre, 2-3 time a year! Great Food, Hospitality and Ambiance! The Staff could not be Better! EJW Wilmington, DE
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Cafe ToscanaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Wilkes-Barre
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4.7
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Damian
Scranton / Poconos •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 Jan 2025
Excellent food. Service also excellent. Restaurant is in what was probably an older house so the dining area is divided in 2 areas. Dining room is upstairs. Bar downstairs with dining available there as well. There is also an outdoor area weather permitting
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Cork Bar & RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Wilkes-Barre
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4.6

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