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Bolete Restaurant and Inn

1740 Seidersville Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18015-4226
610-868-6505
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Ranked #2 of 239 restaurants in Bethlehem
Cuisines: American
Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
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Essex, Massachusetts
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

I travel to the Lehigh Valley a few times a year for business and Bolete is the go-to place for a great meal. The restaurant is very quaint, with a homey feel to it (after all, it is the home to the chef/owners). The menu changes daily, with items coming and going as ingredients become available. The food is what... More

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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94 reviews 94 reviews
63 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

I was pleasantly surprised to find such a nicely restored historic building converted to a quality restaurant. The atmosphere my be a little rustic as far as older style furniture and chairs , but needless to say the service is nothing short of 5 stars. I found this restaurant on TripAdvisor and being in Bethlehem and looking forward to dinner... More

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Pocono Mts. Pa.
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69 reviews 69 reviews
58 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

Simply put, this is by far the best restaurant in the Lehigh Valley! I have been to a lot of fine dining places, and this is in my top 5 all time. Everything we had was exceptional, from start to Finish, not one thing was average, but it was delicious. We are going back soon, it appears to have a... More

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Exton, Pennsylvania
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51 reviews 51 reviews
41 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

From the check, it appears we had Maureen for service in the bar area when we were there this past weekend. The look of the store was nice with a rustic outside appearance (as pictures can show). Inside, the foyer area was a bit tight, but that's just another reason why reservations are highly recommended (with reservations, we were seated... More

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Philadelphia, PA
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10 reviews 10 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

We had a fabulous time with friends on our first visit to Bolete. The food was divine and company even better. The staff made us feel quite at home and while the restaurant was full and the kitchen quite busy, we hardly noticed the slow service. The food was well worth the wait - we had the fois gras and... More

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bethlehem
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

Very pleased with our visit!!! You must try "the remedy" just wow! Very unique! Two of those and you can call it a night!

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Greensboro, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

After flying into PA with colleagues and driving for an hour to our final destination, Bolete was our planned dinner stop....and it did not disappoint! The staff graciously served us although our arrival was later than planned; they were friendly, doting and warm and the food was fantastic! The beet soup was a great start to an overall phenomenal meal.... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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82 reviews 82 reviews
57 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

We dined here for supper on Friday, March 8th. It was excellent. Two of us had the local beef down two ways; the other two had the sea bass. Between the four of us we had 3 different appetizers (salad, beef tartar, beet soup). All appetizers and entrees were excellent. Our waiter mentioned that the chef was known for his... More

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6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013 via mobile

I was invited for dinner by a friend whom I have not seen for a few years and the occasion called for something better than a regular restaurant and Bolete it was. The portions were just right and well presented and oh boy, just plain delicious. I had a caesar salad, two sides of meet and a chocolate cake for... More

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New York City, New York
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Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

This is a quaint restaurant in an unlikely part of town. The charm of the place is in its old world decor and homey atmosphere. It is essentially a house with the restaurant on the first floor (the owners live upstairs). The dining area has mismatched chairs, which I assume is part of the charm. The only problem is the... More

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