Pennsylvania Rye Company - Allentown (PA)

5 /5 Crash Palace: Exceptional as always. Denise took care of us, as well as the bartender, in their cool yet warm, modern establishment. The food is always exceptional. In a nutshell, the chef caters to flavor, and balanced flavor at that, which makes each dish phenomenal. I had the grilled octopus appetizer and it is the best octopus I have had since 1989. That is no lie. Their shell and cheese, small beet salad, hummus, and fall risotto special are equally fantastic in their own right. Enjoy the food, drinks, and quiet atmosphere. Whether small plates, entrees, or desserts, you have come to the right place. One of my top restaurants in eastern-Pennsylvania.

4 /5 Josh Huntington: Pennsylvania Rye Company is a New American restaurant and whiskey bar located on Hamilton Street in Allentown. Its open Wednesday through Saturday from 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM and Sunday from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM. My friend and I made our first visit early Friday evening. The service was good, and the food more than lived up to expectations. We started with tender, well-seasoned beef skewers, crispy buffalo wings over blue cheese, and perfectly cooked roasted cauliflower paired with a tasty tzatziki sauce and pickled onion. For my entree, I ordered the maple-glazed short rib. It was incredibly tender, practically melting in my mouth, and came with creamy sweet potato puree and roasted shallots. My friend ordered the rich, deeply flavorful bolognese. Although she received the small plate portion rather than the entree, it wasnt a major issue as we had more than enough food. There are still many items on the menu Id like to try, and after such a strong first visit, Ill most certainly be back.

5 /5 fallen crescent (crescentfallen): Great find down town Allentown. Went here for NY years eve dinner on a last minute decision and it was the right decision. The interior is amazing, with the raw brick finish. Remind me of a NY style restaurant. The staff was accommodation and friendly providing great service. There was a limited menu but it was great choices. Everything was delicious. I was amazed by the prime rib. It wasnt fatty or contained gristle. My wife love the duck and my daughter had the scallops. The cocktails were great as well. There are parking garages around but I was able to find street parking. The Mrs and I will definitely come back here for out lunch/dinner dates. Hope it remains consistent.

5 /5 Nick Jacobini: Just happened to park out front before attending an Edgar Allen Poe Speakeasy @ Vault 634 and stopped in for a cocktail and a bite afterwards. We were very pleasantly surprised by the quality of handcrafted cocktails ... Food was delicious as well. Im so glad that we randomly stopped in and I cant wait to go back. The service was superb! Our bartender was very knowledgeable, very cordial and definitely contributed to the warm comfortable vibe of this establishment. Kudos!

5 /5 Paul H.: ​I had an absolutely exceptional dining experience at Pennsylvania Rye Company. Every dish was fantastic! ​The grilled octopus was tender and perfectly seasoned, and the truffle fries were a delicious, aromatic treat. The main event, the shank pork, was savory, incredibly tender, and a must-try. I washed it all down with their fantastic in-house ginger beer so refreshing! ​Beyond the incredible food, the staff and owners are truly wonderful. They were attentive, warm, and made the evening seamless. Their dedication to hospitality truly shines. ​Highly recommend! I cant wait to come back.