Grille 3501

Visited this spot for the first time last night with a friend, and it was such a cute and cozy place. The atmosphere was relaxed with a nice mix of indoor and outdoor seating, plus a chill bar area. We started with the fried dumplings, and they were absolutely delicious crispy and full of flavor. For my entrée, I had the grilled salmon with drunken noodles, and my friend ordered the scallops. Both dishes came out hot and fresh, and the service was excellent. Our waitress was super friendly and attentive, and the food came out quickly. The only downside was that my dish was a little on the salty side, but overall, everything else was great. It’s definitely a laid-back spot, and you can tell there’s a loyal, older crowd that frequents the place. I’ll definitely be back to try something new!

Grille 3501 was a solid experience. I was able to grab a same-day reservation for a dinner for two at 7PM, which worked out perfectly. Upon arrival, we were seated right away in what was clearly a busy, lively atmosphere. Our server was friendly, personable, and walked us through the menu with ease — highlighting the specials and giving us a good sense of the restaurant’s overall style. The menu itself was small and well-curated, offering a handful of focused options. To start, I ordered the crispy octopus while my wife went with their featured potato soup. My only real gripe with the octopus was the portion size — it felt a little light for the price point. That being said, what was there was excellent. The combination of lightly fried octopus paired with a cool, crisp slaw and vegetables worked really well together. It just left me wishing there was more of it, probably because it was so good. On the other hand, my wife’s soup was a hit — she had nothing but praise for it. For our entrees, I went with the chef’s choice steak special while my wife opted for the filet mignon. Both were cooked to a perfect medium rare and came with a well-executed side of vegetables. The standout of the night, though, was the drinks. I’ll definitely be back just to explore more of their cocktail menu. I started with the Manhattan on Broadway, which was excellent, and closed out the meal with a Mr. Brightside — both memorable. My wife loved her lavender lemon drop, which she’s already talking about returning for.

My girlfriend and I just left here after a long overdue date night and every single part of our night exceeded expectations. We had drinks and an app at the bar first where the bartender was fantastic. Then moved to a table in the dining room where our server Jennifer was equally great. We had the pork belly at the bar and tuna tataki apps and the crab squid pasta and NY strip special as entrees and everything was better than we could’ve hoped for. Thank you grille 3501 we will be back and will definitely be recommending.

We've been going to grill 3501 for a little over 15 years now. The food is a little on the pricey side and is different than what you'd normally get at the average type of restaurant. They jazz everything up a little with different types of bread and rolls, different style lettuce, etc. they have a wonderful selection of appetizers. I like the chicken dumpling appetizer the most. Their burgers are pretty good but are more non-standard than most with the bread and cheeses they put on them. Overall it's a nice place but more of a once in a while place to eat.

The special, Seared wahoo, was great, filet is good to. For an appetizer you have to try the chicken dumplings, truly amazing. Great local place very close to Dorney Park for higher end dinner. Check it out! If you ask why 4 stars instead of 5, my wife's fish was a bit raw but they took care of it right away.

First time here with my husband today and we absolutely loved everything! The service was fast, efficient, and friendly. The appetizers and entrees were timed accordingly. And the food was so delicious. The atmosphere was also very nice. This place is about 30 minutes from us but we will definitely go out of our way to come visit again! Thank you and keep doing what you’re doing!!

I love this restaurant. It's clean and has a wonderful atmosphere. The service is always fantastic. Most importantly, the food is top notch, including the desserts and drinks. I highly recommend Grille 3501

Reserved online, so everything was smooth. The atmosphere is pleasant with soft lighting and comfortable space . We were served by Annie, who was amazing btw she was friendly and had great recommendations of the choices of food. The food was presented beautifully and delicious. The drinks were great, and the service was great. Definitely recommend.

First time to Grille3501, but definitely won't be the last. Atmosphere is really relaxed and inviting. Had an outside table near the open air loft bar. Our waitress was very pleasant and engaging. She took care of drinks as soon as we decided what we wanted. We had the chicken dumplings and spring rolls. Both were served with dipping sauces that were absolutely amazing. For our meals we had the grilled sea scallops. which were perfectly sautéed, and the Chilean Sea Bass, that melted in your mouth. For desert the Creme Brulee was the perfect end of a spectacle experience. A little pricey, but overall well worth it for the quality and atmosphere. I would recommend Grille3501 to everyone. Looking forward to our return.

This may be my favorite restaurant. Just updating because it's been a while since we sat in the dining room and the updated decor is lovely. Loved my entree, but partner was cranky about cutting around the bones on his chicken.

We arrived at the restaurant way past lunch time but happy to know they are still open and the place was hopping. It was a nice day so all the seats on the porch was taken. We ordered appetizers to share instead of getting full meals. Couldn't be happier with the choices! The crab cake is so lumpy and meaty. Loved the pairing of pickled relish. The pork belly was very tender and the sweet core really brings out the richness of the sauce. The grilled octopus is how I expect it to be - a whole tentacle grilled tenderly with a small salad. I recently had a grilled octopus in another place where there is a big portion of beans dressed with some cut pieces of octopus.... This is not! I can see why this place is so popular with the locals and visitors. Only thing about this visit is that there was only one person on the floor. She had to be the waiter, the bartender and the busboy.

No.... Not tonight anyway. Waitress was amazing, Shannon, drinks were absolutely spot on... food was over priced and under flavored. Lobster ball appetizer tasted like it was heated from A manufactured frozen bag... sauce helped. Same with the crab rangoons ... sauce was good, appetizer... you can get better at Wegmans. My husband was ok with the lamb & mushroom ragu ... nothing extraordinary. I had the Hassle-back Eggplant.. seriously... I'm hoping to take the left overs home to finish cooking the rice and add flavor to the eggplant. My friend enjoyed the short rib, it seemed to be the best choice at our table. The birthday boy had the Lobster Thermadore and it was "ok"... we drove from Carbon county to experience something top notch and special... it only had us agreeing that distance does not equal quality. Not a place I'd be tempted to come back for.

We were visiting from out of town and used Yelp to find a lunch place. This place had good reviews so we gave it a try! They were right. Very cute place. Excellent for a brunch or lunch situation. They have a fun cocktail menu with lots of options and a great food menu. There was really something for everyone. I had the crab cake burger which was flavorful and well cooked. Service was a 10/10. The staff were attentive and knowledgeable.

A decent sit down restaurant, although I don't like climbing stairs to sit down at a table. I didn't appreciate the breeze blowing on our table from the forced air ducts. Everybody liked their freshly cooked dinner, I ordered salmon plate. It was kinda bland. The sauce along side the rice was slightly more flavorful than the rice. The salmon needed another 30 seconds cooking on each side but was ok. Pricing was a little high in my opinion.

This is one of the most beautiful restaurants in the Lehigh Valley. We love the service here & the decor is gorgeous as well.

This place was super disappointing... I love Zest, and live right around the corner from Grille 3501, so I figured this place had to be good. People for years raved, but this place has gone downhill, I went with people who have had good experiences here in the past, but my own experience here will be my last. The dining room was very dark and dreary feeling, with one tiny little window, the octopus had some weird flavors around it, didn't go together & was not tasty. The chicken dumplings were okay but the sauce to accompany was too sweet for the meal. The crab and mango egg rolls were also just okay & the coconut rémoulade wasn't wowing. The short rib beef came out like a literal pot roast. Carrots broccolini, and a hunk of meat. Could have been cooked in my crockpot at home, it was tasty but a crockpot meal shouldn't cost $38. Then the power went out and we were essentially rushed to finish our $201 meal, and was never offered boxes or even having someone check on our meal. Really subpar experience, we all agreed we would have rather gone to Chic Fil A. The drinks from the drink menu are subpar also don't even waste your money, just get wine. We didn't finish any of the cocktails that we paid $12+ for

I finally got to dine at Grille 3501. Bread was served with butter as well as olive oil. Friend enjoyed glass of Malbec wine. Tuna Tartare with chips and pickled ginger slices was good. Housemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing on Mixed Greens salad was very good. Friend ordered Caesar salad and crab mango spring rolls, which came with coconut curry remoulade. Crab Mango spring rolls were very good. I've heard they are not always good. Our server was so personable, which really added to the experience.

This trip was a great experience. The server understood that I have a dairy allergy and checked with the chef to make sure everything was safe for me to eat. (Vegan accommodations / options!!!) I had the falafel to start, minus the tzatziki sauce. Then the 3501 crunch salad - I don't remember if mods were required. Then the Asian stir fry. I'm sad that I didn't get any pictures of the food because it was my first time here. Met a friend - she recommended the place. I will definitely be back!

Recently, my mother was visiting from MAssachusetts. We had a mother-daughter night out at Grille 3501. Larisa (spelling?) is a very personable and attentive server. She helped make out time together (my mom and me) feel extra special. My mom and I each had the filet mignon. It was beyond delicious. I highly recommend their signature cocktails, desserts and bread as well.

I love this restaurant. It's beautiful, the service is excellent and the food is fancy and delicious. The reason for the 3 star is that they served us ribeye steak that were tasty but chewy. The ribeye was not on the menu that night. They had a different type of beef (I think squirt steak). But the other type of beef cut was over and they offered the ribeye. I think the meat was not ready to be served that night and it tasted like that. For $60 a steak (we had 3), I expect it to be ready or do not offer it.

I had my wedding at Grille 3501 this past weekend. It was wonderful! I heard so many good things about the food and the drinks were great too. I had about 40 people and The Loft side was the perfect size for the reception. Tiffany, the events manager, helped with the entire process and the day of. She was great to work with and everything went so smoothly! We had a buffet with pasta, salmon, beef, mashed potatoes and carrots. Salad, fruit and cheese as well. The salmon was my favorite! I definitely recommend checking them out for a small party, baby/bridal showers or just for dinner!

The place improved since the last time I've been here. Still has its Ostrich Steak Staple but other menu items have changed and improved. Stopped by for dinner on Monday night. Sat at the table near the bar. I was surprised to see how packed it was even on Monday night. The food was immaculate. On a simpler side but immaculate, but Venison and Octopus were done to perfection (in my experience that's rare). My daughter finished her burger and then decided to do the same with our mussels. Threw me for a second but that was some vote of taste this place received.

Service was good. Pork chops, pasta, steak special, and chicken delicious!! Appetizers also excellent. Chicken dumplings and pork belly. Butterscotch cake scrumptious. Excellent with food allergies!!

Went here with a business associate while in town as it was recommended to us by our pilot. Everything was great. fancy for me. but worth every penny. The short rib sandwich was great, being from Texas I didnt think I could get good short rib outside of Texas. I was wrong, this was good. I liked this place a lot and if I ever had back to Allentown I will be back.

Food and service were outstanding. The best mussels I've ever had. A little chilly in there though.

Had great company with me, but the food was mediocre and overpriced. The tuna tartare app was good with soft tender tuna and well balanced acids and fruit. But the braised beef short rib was dry and stringy on the bite. It was overcooked. The service was friendly. The space is comfortable, clean, and modern with a typically suburban upper middle income older generation clientele.

Grille 3501 is beautiful with an excellent staff, wonderful drinks, and exceptional food. The atmosphere alone is wonderful and perfect for couples. Better still, this restaurant and bar offers quality beverages and food at great prices. Most important, it is clear that the wait staff cares about what they do, as well as the bartenders, and chefs. The look and taste of the food - including desserts - were truly wonderful and made for a magical evening. My girlfriend and I cannot wait to return!

Visited Grille 3501 for a business dinner. The restaurant was packed on a Monday evening and one of the few restaurants in the area open on Monday's. The food was good and they had a decent selection for meat/seafood eaters, but not for vegetarians. The staff was very friendly and attentive to our group.

Food very good a little costly Service prompt and friendly Rest noisy and busy Over all would go back

Don't waste your money or your time! Much better options in the area. PRO ?: Location Our Tuesday night reservation was lost. With res. 30+ mins. To be Seated! No front of the house or desk by entrance. Waited to be seated in the annex by the bar. Unidentified man loudly yells at us and tells us to follow him. Man failed to identify himself or act in anything but an abrupt, and condescending manner. CONS: Out of a 3 top, 2 of the Entries were Inedible. Burned Black Fish Entree Cold AND Raw inside. Thickness of fish less than 2 inches. Quite a talent to blacken and send out raw fish in the same entree. Second Entree tasted like a salt lick and was Inedible. Third entree ordered was supposed to be short ribs. Clearly, was overpriced beef stew stringy and not tender. Wait for the refired raw Cod was over 20 minutes. Obviously no sense of urgency for any errors in the Back of the House. By the time refired Cod arrived, all the other diners had put their inedible meals aside. Were any comps offered for the triple screw ups in the Back of the House? NONE! When we asked, one entree was credited. Only wait staff apologized for our awful meal. Heard later that a second restaurant had been opened. Grille 3501's Back of the House staff shifted to the new restaurant. Does that explain our inedible, uncomped meals? Profits preferred over patrons food! 0 stars if I could. No need to worry about losing a reservation in the future. We won't be returning.

Without hesitation I gave it a 5/5! Every single dish was incredible! They were so accommodating to my guest's allergy and gave us great recommendations based off that. Scallops were amazing for an entree and drinks were great as well! Highly highly recommend!

Unique location and building. Half old home half new construction. On nice weather days it feels large and open. Cold probably the opposite. The food was a great selection. Our service was excellent. The kitchen was hidden away in the other building but the food preparation and presentation was impressive. The food temperature when served was mediocre. I would highly recommend this restaurant if in Allentown.

Food and wait staff was amazing. While I waited 20 mins for my post meal cappuccino, there was a commotion amongst the manager and staff. The manager came to our table and asked if we had a jeep. He proceeded to tell us our dogs were barking and banging at the door so much that the woman next to us was afraid to get into her car also that it was 29 degrees out and the dogs were probably cold. I promptly went out to go check on the dogs. they were laying in the truck quietly. the truck wasn't cold and the dogs were warm to the touch. I am a canine handler and my partner is a Veterinarian. The dogs were fine. the sun shades were still up and in tact over the back windows. I met the manager just outside the entrance as I went back in to drink my cappuccino and explained that they are guardian breeds, they will bark. They cannot break a car door. They were curled up on the back seat sleeping upon my checking on them. I also let him know they weren't cold. I politely moved the car to a corner of the parking lot away from other cars And left it running to appease management. The vehicle is temperature monitored. I proceeded to enter and he met me in the hall. As I passed him he said to our waitress "Get their check and get them out of here". We have never been so insulted and dismissed as canine professionals in my life. I drank my cappuccino and we paid our $300 bill And left. The entire situation couldn't been handled in a much more professional manner.

The Shrimp and Geots appetizer is SUPER and Darius the Bartender does an amazing job making sure everyone is well taken care of. It can get noisy at 3501 so if you're looking for quiet conversation maybe ask for a quiet table

Today 3 women and I man arrived at 4:30. We told the hostess and server Jennifer we wanted to go to the bar meaning a table in the bar area. We went in, seated ourselves and then were told we were sitting at a table that might be reserved by 2 people. My husband and I go there often and the tables weren't all occupied. Jennifer recognized me and still somewhat scolded us for sitting at a table instead of the bar.

Very good service and the ambiance was friendly and warm. The food was lacking a lot of flavor. We tried 2 apps, 6 entrees and 3 desserts all of which were just ok; everything needed salt or more sauce or just something else. Not sure I'd return here since the kitchen needs some work...

This restaurant is truly amazing. From the hard working staff, bartender making drinking, and the chefs. I was truly impressed by it all. I got the short rib, seared tuna, and gnocchi. Everything I had tasted rustic, flavorful, unique and cooked perfectly. All the flavors worked together. The server brought over fresh made bread which accompanied everything very nicely. I recommend this restaurant. They know what they're doing and the food is amazing.

The Grille 3501, always has excellent food, and great service. The food is excitingly different and upscale. They are always anxious to please (special orders don't upset us). The salads, soups, entrees, are all delicious, and plentiful. It is the favorite place for my wife and me to dine. A really unique place to go, with great tasting food.

Came here for a special occasion and enjoyed my meal. Appetizer was calamari, which was good. However, my date and I both had filet mignons, which were tender and juicy. Presentation of food was on point and staff was very attentive. Interestingly, this is the sister restaurant of ZEST so I'm not surprised I enjoyed going here.

Terrible experience. Took my coworkers for a "quick" thank you Christmas lunch. Arrived 11:30 when restaurant was empty. Two hours later we left unhappy and one person was violently ill. Waited 30 mins for one appetizer alone. Asked waiter who barely communicated after 1 hour and 15 mins where our food was. Condescending manager came over to tell us that naturally it would take that long with an appetizer and we should have requested an expedited lunch. 1 hour and a half later finally received a $17 burger that was the size of a small hockey puck. It was luke warm and covered in cold onions and weird tasting saffron sauce. 4 out of 5 of us ordered the same burger. Literally 10 mins after leaving the restaurant one of us became violently ill. $120 bill for bad tasting burgers, terrible waitress, condescending manager and violent illness. Merry Christmas. NEVER again...

This place is amazing! Did lunch and really enjoyed it. The menu is very creative. My meal was phenomenal! I can't wait to go there for dinner one evening

Mussel appetizer was amazing, wife and I split the lobster entree with the leeks and it was the perfect serving amount for each of us, drinks were great too

It was really good the first time I went there but then the 2nd time I went was not so great. Maybe a different cook. Who knows...lol. The only thing I would say is that the food needs to stay consistent.

First I have to say this is one of my go to places for dinner so they set a high bar in the past and my review could be taken as picky but they leave little room for complaints. I guess my biggest disappointment was the spinach and roasted pear salad with blue cheese. The pear just seemed to be cut up nibblets. Not really a nice warm 1/2 pear I was expecting . The blue cheese was beyond mild. The point of adding blue cheese is that it makes a statement in taste. Lamb shank was very good. Would like hotter mashed potatoes but taste was there. Vegetable underneath seemed an afterthought. Still good but small disappointment

We often eat at Grille 3501 and it always is a great experience. The cocktails are very good as well as their menu choices

One of the best meals I've ever had, very clean and professional atmosphere. A little on the expensive side I think it was $35 per person not including alcohol. The service was okay, not slow not fast. Great choice if you have the extra money!

It could have been that I came here after a liquid only cleanse or it could have been the food is just amazing - I think it was both and I had a great time! I went with my husband and a friend and we enjoyed this place very much. Our waitress, Melissa, was very patient with me and my plethora of questions because there were so many items on the menu I wanted to eat. I decided on the octopus, pork belly, lobster ravioli and tuna tartare for my appetizers (out of the 8 I originally wanted...) and the short ribs for my entree. The octopus was cooked perfectly tender with no chewiness - my disappointment was that it was much smaller/skinnier than the photos of other Yelpers which was a bummer. The pork belly was delicious! The lobster ravioli was good, but there was only 2 pieces and it was $14. The tuna tartare was nice and refreshing and the taro chips paired it well. The short rib was good, but too heavy after all the other apps and the sauce wasn't my favorite - tasted delicious the next day though. My husband got a chicken dish and a side of mushroom risotto - we were not a fan of the risotto and literally left it untouched. The chicken was fine. My friend got the filet mignon and it was very good. For dessert, we ended up with the blueberry cheesecake and the rice pudding - both were good, but the cheesecake was what I'd order again. I'll definitely be back :)

Service was ok nothing special and no one ever came to us after the food was consumed to see if our dinner was satisfactory. Ambiance dark ok, food was good but cold. What else can I say. Good but cold filet and sides so.......meh Also, i took my daughter and grandson who were visiting from ct. when we arrived we had no idea what was going on. no one to greet us. we wandered aimlessly around with no direction and couldn't find anyone or a reception desk. we accidentally found some people at a hostess desk down a dingy hall. i didn't like that at all. we almost left as we could only see an outside area and large bar. we wanted to dine inside and had reservations for an inside room. We did see 2 people talking to a table near us asking about their food and service but they ignored our table so..............once again, meh, not exciting to dine their and pricy for this kind of experience. disappointing

We recently held a celebration of life reception at Grille 3501 for our loved one, which was one of their favorite spots. Tiffany (event organizer) did a wonderful job. The food, as always, was fantastic. I've only ever dined there (as in whole meals), but the appetizers and desserts we chose for the reception were excellent. Darius the bartender is always great, but took extra great care of us at the reception. I always recommend Grille 3501 as a restaurant in general, but would definitely use them again for a reception.

My friend and I were in town for the Antique Toy Show, and were looking for a decent upscale place for dinner after a long day of set-up and vending. We weren't sure where we should go, finally narrowed it down to two places, and ended up here. We're glad we did. We were hungry so we each ordered an app, a salad, and an entree. We were HUNGRY! Food was incredible: Food quality was tops, with interesting treatments, and the execution was perfect. Everything was great. Our server (Christie W) was attentive and pleasant, the food came out at a perfect pace, just a short pause between the 3 courses, without it stepping on the previous course. It was crowded and she was busy, but there were no hiccups from her or the kitchen. Runners and bussers were great too. Decor is nice, really cool sink in the mens' room (Has no one mentioned this before?!?) It was a little noisy, but it was crowded with a boisterous after work crowd.

Came here for happy hour. They have two bar areas that have their specials. Good drink cocktails and some really nice tapas to share. We had the duck platter, muscles, and dumplings. Probably some of the best duck I've had in a very long time.

1/9/2018- After touring two wineries in the area, we came in to Grille 3501. We made reservations prior. They are a free standing restaurant with plenty of private parking. We were greeted right away by the hostess. We had a table by the window in front of the main bar. We ordered the Fig Manhattan, fig-infused wild turkey, sweet vermouth, orange bitters and the Ginger Snap Martini, captain morgan, orchata, canton ginger liqueur ($10 per drink). For an appetizer, we had the Grilled Octopus, pepperade, kalamata olive purée, tomato yuzu oil ($13). BEST APPETIZER we've had in a long time. The octopus was grilled perfectly; it was tender and flavorful. The two different purees went so well together. The octopus sat on a bed of greens with yellow and red peppers. For the main entrees, we had the special which was Grilled Swordfish, melted spinach, fingerling potatoes in a honey mustard sauce and an apple puree with microgreens ($34) and the Seared Chilean Seabass saffron israeli cous cous, roasted fennel, blistered shishito peppers, yuzu beet coulis ($36). We also ordered a side Caramelized Onion Brussels Sprouts ($7). Both dishes were delicious. We kept going back and forth tasting both dishes. We couldn't decide which one was the best out of the two. So we decided we MUST come back when in the area. We skipped dessert this time. Overall, the ambience was great, the service was outstanding, the food was phenomenal. Highly Recommend!!!

I go to this place every once in a while and am always pleased with all that it has to offer. The menu changes in a good way - they'll have new and tasty things to try. Always really flavorful and prepared & presented well. The staff is typically friendly and attentive. Everyone was has always been very helpful with any questions or concerns. The atmosphere and mood of the restaurant is always chill and relaxing. There is a laid back feeling with the patrons and everyone is welcoming. I recommend this place and will definitely be going again!

Went for dinner a couple of weeks ago and had a really good time. The food was great as well as the drinks

Grille 3501 was used for a luncheon following a funeral. The staff quickly responded to request and arranged a lovely event in a few days. The food, service and staff were all excellent.

Came here for dinner last week when I had to be in Allentown for work, and had a fantastic meal. The waitress was very nice, food came out pretty quickly & the mahi mahi they had was absolutely delicious. I do wish that the salads were smaller, I couldn't finish the one I ordered to start with, and the waitress told me that they were on the large side. 10/10 would return if I was back in the area.

My fiancé and I came here this weekend for a belated anniversary dinner ! We ate outdoors and were pleased with the covid 19 protocols in place . Our waitress was very professional and friendly as well . We shared the chicken dumpling app , it was excellent ! The chicken inside was tender and popped with a sweet/ tangy Asian flavor ! I ordered the summer cosmo it was light and refreshing . I had the fish special it was very flakey and fresh . The asparagus and seafood brown rice combo was cooked to perfection and complimented the fish perfectly . My fiancé had the fillet and it was very tender . Awesome dinner thank you so much !