The 10 Restaurants You'll Want To Eat At In Pennsylvania In 2020
By Beth Price-Williams|Published January 06, 2020
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Three cheers for 2020! We’ve started a brand new year, and that means many of us are making resolutions or lists of things we want to do, to experience, and to accomplish in the coming year. Now’s the perfect time to pull out your trusty dining bucket list, to see which restaurants you still have to check out, and to decide how many of the following 10 restaurants in Pennsylvania you’ll want to add to it.
Sit down to a delightfully delicious homecooked meal at Katie’s Kitchen, which serves both Amish and American classics. The menu features such favorites as meatloaf, homemade chicken pot pie, and a traditional Amish wedding meal on Tuesdays. Read more.
Next time you’re in Lake Harmony, stop by Piggy’s Restaurant, a delightfully charming pig-themed restaurant. In addition to its piggy décor, the whimsical eatery boasts a scrumptious menu. Try such favorites as buttermilk pancakes, a burger, or a Philly cheesesteak sandwich. Keep reading.
We can all probably use a Hawaiian vacation, right? Even if we can't make it to the islands, we can feel as though we’re in the heart of Hawaii at Poi Dog, a Hawaiian-themed restaurant in Philadelphia. Dig into such authentic Hawaiian dishes as Mochi Nori Fried Chicken and chicken long rice. Read more.
There are buffets then there’s Shady Maple Smorgasbord, a spectacular eatery with a 200-foot buffet. Yep, you read right. The restaurant boasts a 200-foot buffet, brimming with delicious dishes – fried chicken, meatballs, a salad bar, and desserts. Think it can’t get any better? Keep reading.
Stunning views and delicious dishes await at Top of the 80’s, just off of I-80 and I-81 in Hazelton. Drink in the sensational views as you dine on a scrumptious dish. The charming restaurant serves such popular dishes as maple cranberry pork, liver and onions, and roasted prime rib. Read more here.
Feel a rush of nostalgia when you dine at Speck’s Drive-In, which opened in 1953. The classic eatery serves some of the area’s best fried and broasted chicken dinners around. If you can’t get enough fried chicken, order a bucket. You can order a bucket that has as few as four pieces of chicken and as many as 100. Read more.
Turn the clock back a century when you visit The Cat’s Meow, a 1920s-themed restaurant. Dine indoors or sit on the patio in the warmer months. The charming restaurant’s menu features favorites, including tenderloin steak, pulled pork, and turkey entrees. Keep reading.
Since we’re time-hopping, let’s journey back to the 1930s and the days of Bonnie & Clyde. The two are immortalized at Bonnie & Clyde Pub and Grill, where you’ll find memorabilia and a delightful menu. Order the grilled pork chops, the New York strip steak, or the salmon, for example. Read more.
Listen to the sound of the waves crashing against the beach at Silver Shores Restaurant. In addition to sensational views, the waterfront eatery also boasts an impressive menu. Dig into shrimp scampi, spaghetti and meatballs, or sirloin filet, for example. Read more.
Tucked in Mercersburg, Foot of the Mountain Restaurant promises a delicious meal just like mom used to make. Kick off your meal with an appealing appetizer – the taco chips or onion rings, perhaps? The mountain restaurant also serves homemade chili, chicken tenders, and cured ham steak. Keep reading.
What other restaurants in Pennsylvania would you add to a 2020 dining bucket list? Let us know in the comments! Still looking for more delicious eateries to add to your bucket list? Here are 10 country restaurants you might want to check out.
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