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Grille 3501

4.5

2641 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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Grille 3501 literally stands alone with its “sophisticated yet unpretentious” atmosphere and menu. Our unique blend of New American cuisine, combined with our personal and attentive service will make your visit to Grille 3501 an event to remember.

We opened our doors on November 13, 2001 and since that time, our ever-widening circle of loyal customers consistently tell us we are among the most sophisticated and welcoming establishments in the Lehigh Valley.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 19, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 40 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(610) 706-0100
Website
http://www.grille3501.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
Black/African American, Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Women
Executive chef
Bradley Shive
Private party facilities
We offer five unique private and semi-private spaces for large groups.
Private party contact
our Events Manager: (844) 212-0892

Location
3501 Broadway, Allentown, PA 18104
Neighborhood
Allentown
Cross street
From Cedar Crest Blvd, turn onto Broadway (going West).
Parking details
Overflow parking is available at Cedar Church next door.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Crispy Calamari$13.00
tomato & pepper jam
Wild Mushroom Strudel$14.00
goat cheese, sweet pea pesto, rosemary gastrique
Crab & Mango Spring Rolls$13.00
coconut curry remoulade
Charred Octopus$18.00
chickpea salad, black garlic aioli, charred lemon
Chilled Shrimp Lettuce Wraps$14.00
pico de gallo, chili jam, cilantro
Crispy Chicken Dumplings$13.00
sweet soy yuzu, cucumber slaw
Steamed Mussels$18.00
chorizo, shiitake mushrooms, tomato, basil, crostini
Grilled Pork Belly$14.00
kimchi cucumber, togarashi gastrique
Potato Gnocchi$13.00
melted leeks, leek cream, crispy potato straws
Tuna Tartare$16.00
mango ginger coulis, scallion, tomato, taro chips
Shrimp & Scallop Cake$17.00
pineapple salsa, old bay oil

Salads / Soup

Soup du Jour$10.00
Mixed Greens$9.00
grape tomatoes, cucumber, balsamic vinaigrette
Spiced Pecan & Goat Cheese$11.00
arugula, dried cranberries, pomegranate vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$10.00
romaine, croutons, shaved parmesan, caesar dressing
Bibb Lettuce$9.00
bacon, pickled onions, grape tomatoes, green goddess dressing

Entrées

Pan Seared Salmon$32.00
pineapple rice, haricot verts, red cabbage slaw, black garlic molasses glaze
Boneless Beef Short Ribs$38.00
crispy potato cake, braised spinach, maitake mushroom, pomegranate jus
Filet Mignon$46.00
buttermilk mashed potato, asparagus, maitake mushroom, red wine braised onions, demi-glace
Seared Sea Scallops$42.00
crawfish risotto, romanesco, red pepper marmalade, roasted pepper gastrique
Grilled Prime Pork Chop$34.00
duck fat yukon gold potatoes, roasted carrots, peach chili coulis
Veal Medallions$37.00
wild mushroom barley, asparagus, bourbon fig demi-glace
Grilled Free Range Chicken Breast$29.00
creamy leek & pea orzo, haricot verts, rosemary marsala gastrique
Oven Roasted Cod$34.00
indian spiced basmati rice, roasted caulilini, brown sugar coconut emulsion
Featured Butcher's Cut
herb roasted pee wee potatoes, creamed spinach, port wine butter
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Grilled Swordfish$33.00
black bean salad, stewed tomatoes, corn relish, salsa verde
Vegetarian Selection$25.00
daily preparation

What 2,641 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

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CatherineO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious and well portioned. Service was great. Ambiance was great. Overall it was great and I recommend.
WA
WAMA
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service3ambience4
Great food. The mushroom strudel and the charred Octopus were excellent appetizers and the Boneless Short Ribs were just delicious.
LC
LouC
Chicago
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food3service2ambience4
Unfortunately we were both disappointed. It was our 44th wedding anniversary and we heard such great things about this restaurant so we decided to drive almost an hour for what we hoped was a fabulous meal . Our meal was disappointing. Friends who had dined at the restaurant a few months ago loved it but something must have changed. Our special evening was average at best. We arrived a little early and had a nice drink at the bar. The bartender was excellent and she made great drinks and was very personable. Our waitress however was a bit unfriendly and seemed annoyed when I asked a question about one of the entrées. The fried calamari was chewy. My wife had the special red snapper filet with a seafood arrachinni rice ball and asparagus. The red snapper was delicious, but the rice ball was gooey. I had the seared scallops which came with 6 large scallops which were good but the crawfish risotto was tasteless. Creme brûlée was delicious! Once again, overall we were disappointed in what turned out to be an average meal and overall experience.
TH
TinaH
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Creative cocktails, and amazing food - always beautifully presented. Grille 3501 never disappoints.
D
Derek
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food. That’s the main reason to come here. Service is very good also. Great, innovative desserts. Would definitely return!
PM
PattyM
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I was looking for a great place to have dinner and catch up with a friend. We had a lovely meal and were able to talk for a couple of hours with out pressure. The Grilled Octopus was perfect and Salmon was very tasty. We then had expresso and coffee which was smooth and tasty. The experience and food was perfect.
h
hawrlty
Philadelphia
106 reviews
vip
5.0
106 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always consistently good service & food.
S
Sakpeg100
Philadelphia
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall3food3service1ambience3
We are frequent customers. Last night was awful. Server was rude to start with, once she knew we were upset, our level of service dropped to a zero. Got my goto app which is muscles, flavor was amazing as always, but at least 1/3 of muscles were dead and closed. Asked waitress to make sure chef was aware, manager came over and apologized. We informed manager of service issue. Next time waitress came by with new drinks she slammed them on table. Totally unprofessional. Something has changed with 3501, menu is stale and unimaginative, service was awful. Will not be going back for quite some time. So sad to have to write this. Better off spending $$ at Shelby.
TP
TrinaP
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Get Dining experience every time. Food is wonderful, Drinks are great and service is very pleasant and attentive.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
Atmosphere in back room is ok, nothing special. Service was par for a diner and food for the price was nothing special. We had scallops, sea bass and key lime pan a cotta for dessert. Scallops were good, but sauce and risotto were bland. Sea bass wasn’t bad, but again nothing special. Dessert tasted like it had been in a refrigerator for days, very little key lime flavor. Our last meal here 6 months ago was great and service was terrific. Possibly tonight was just an off night:(
G
Gbink26
Philadelphia
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Good over priced food and service Only would go for very special occasion
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall2food3service3ambience2
Dinner menu, small sizes, not worth the money. Filet mignon 6oz $46. Left hungry. Braised short ribs needed extra sauce as it was a bit dry. Atmosphere was very loud, the sound was coming from the var area, don't go there on a Thursday or Friday before 7pm.
GD
GailD
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptionally clean environment, the food was fresh, quality product, perfectly flavored and presented. The server was on point. Highly recommend Grille 3501!
KB
KimB
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always an excellent choice for any time of the day!
JE
JEEJazz
Philadelphia
31 reviews
vip
3.0
31 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
It up to the standard of our many other visits - post Covid loss of white table clothes, service too fast ie bringing main course before even through appetizers. We will probably try again because of our many favorable occasions we have had at 3501 but overall disappointing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
When we arrived we were told they did not have our open table reservation but could seat us anyway. Food was very good. Service was adequate but definitely does not match the price of the food.
T
Todd
Philadelphia
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience5
Price for what we ate was a lil steep. It tasted good but was all over done
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience5
I eat there quite a bit with my girlfriends for holiday occasions, and girlfriend get togethers for drinks. Usually a very good time, good, service, drinks!!! But, Yesterday was my birthday so I recommended taking my family there for lunch. Well what a disappointment. Drinks were wonderful!! Appetizer was great, we actually landed ordering the calamari again for an additional order, they loved it. Until our lunch came. It was AWFUL. My daughter in law ordered a Caesar salad with shrimp and bacon… the shrimp was left off. My grandson ordered the chicken sandwich PLAIN NOTHING ON IT! Welp it came with nothing in it but sauce!! I ordered Caesar salad with lump crab or crab cake. The waitress came back told me no more crab was available but had a shrimp cake - WAS AWFUL ABSOLUTELY GROSS! My husband ordered shrimp cake with side of rice brought out just rice. It was a DISASTER! Let’s just say for what we paid- we will not be returning anytime soon. Food was nothing to celebrate a birthday about. Maybe tweek your menu!
S
Shelby
Philadelphia
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience2
Waitress was great. The helper never brought out the bread. The food was good but didn’t have any wow to it. Appetizers were just OK. Very noisy.
JK
JaimeK
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The martinis were delicious. Our food was excellent and our server was attentive and friendly.
TB
TBPPL
Philadelphia
76 reviews
vip
5.0
76 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food and service. Every meal was excellent for both taste and presentation. Rachel provided excellent service and made the evening even better. Drinks were perfect as well.
JM
JohnM
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall3food5service3ambience1
They seated us at the worst table. It was in the bar area near the wait staff station. It was extremely loud there. On a positive note, the food was very good. Expensive.
BN
BikeNFun
Philadelphia
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another great entree on the summer menu - Indian spiced cod. We sat inside by the bar to stay cool. Excellent service with Allison.
KM
KarenM
Philadelphia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Our experience at Grille 3501 was wonderful. The food was great and service excellent.
RB
RyanB
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food here is always excellent, and the staff were able to handle my request to make my wife’s dessert a birthday themed one with no hitches! Thanks to the great folks at 3501, we love coming here and will be back soon!
JH
JoanneH
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Kristie was a great server. Food was excellent!
SS
ShelleyS
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Salmon and Sword Fish. Beautifully presented.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrating my sister in laws birthday. Everything about the meal and the experience was excellent
d
davidb
West Palm Beach
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall2food1service4ambience3
Nice atmosphere, good drinks, good service, food was mediocre at best. I had veal medallions that were huge chunks like pork. It was served on a bed of lentils, which was unappealing. Price 275 for 3 - ok price if you enjoyed the food, but we did not. Even the dessert tasted old.
BN
BikeNFun
Philadelphia
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed the swordfish entree on their new menu. Delicious! Great food and bar service. Our favorite place for a special evening out.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2022
overall5food5service1ambience5
Our server did not seem happy. Gave us basic service. Upstairs is extremely loud. Hard to have a conversation at your table.
DB
DebraB
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious. The server was personable and made great recommendations. Looking forward to our next visit
D
Danielle
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent dinner and service! We enjoyed the mussel appetizer, duck breast and short rib dinner. Service was friendly and prompt, made for a fantastic experience. We’ll be back soon!
RV
RobynV
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience5
Food was good, but for those prices I expected it to be closer to amazing. We spent $170 on 2 people; 2 dinners, 1 app, 2 drinks. I doubt we will go back as our experience did not match the cost.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, 3501 provided a great meal! My husband and I have been there at least 10 times over the last 15 years and have never been disappointed. The crab and mango spring rolls are a must have each time, as are the chicken dumplings. For our meals, we had a lamb bolognese over penne and veal medallions over chirizo risotto. Both were excellent. Dessert was top notch as well (flourless brownie and almond cheesecake). My only suggestion would be that, if you are the type that likes sweet cocktails, go another drink avenue as theirs tend a little more towards the dry side.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on June 27, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Good food. Good price.
WI
WayneI13
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Really enjoyed our dinner at Grille3501 before the James Taylor concert at PPL. Food and service were awesome!
R
Randy
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed our experience. Had a great dinner.
BB
BrianB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Great drinks and atmosphere. We visited on a Thursday and the Loft was busy with only one server. It was difficult to find the server and order another drink.
F
Frederick
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent server. She was very professional & prompt. Food, of course, was excellent as always.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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You can order delivery directly from Grille 3501 using the Order Online button. Grille 3501 also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (610) 706-0100.

Grille 3501 is rated 4.5 stars by 2641 OpenTable diners.

Grille 3501 does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.