The Dime

Name: The Dime
Address: 12 N. 7th Street, Allentown, PA, United States, 18101
Telephone: (484) 273-4010
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4

4.0

639 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 8 times today

Great for scenic views
Good for business meals
Fancy

Welcome to The Dime. Fine dining and libations at one of the top restaurants in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

The creative force behind The Dime’s Italian Steakhouse menu is a team of culinary adventurers and artisans dedicated to their craft. We offer guests an elevated, modern dining experience featuring house made pastas, premium-cut steaks, unique desserts, superior wine list, and distinctive cocktails. The sophisticated space is welcoming and warm, featuring stunning views of downtown Allentown and the rolling hills beyond. Join us for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week.

The Dime is located on the third floor of the Renaissance Allentown Hotel. For those who are not guests of the hotel, enter using the elevators in the lobby located on Seventh Street - just off of Hamilton Street and adjacent to the PPL Center.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am
Phone number
(484) 273-4010
Website
http://www.thedimeallentown.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
JR Lundy
Private party facilities
We offer two private dinning spaces, The Liberty Room and The Mercury Room. Please contact our Restaurant Events Coordinator for more details , 484-273-4020. We look forward to Serving you!

Location
12 N. 7th Street, Allentown, PA 18101
Neighbourhood
Allentown
Cross Street
Hamilton
Parking details
Valet located outside restaurant. Self Parking available as well.
Entertainment
Live music every weekend from 9pm-12am
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

All AmericanUS$16.00
2 Eggs Your Way | Choice of Bacon, Ham or Sausage | Choice of Wheat, Marble Rye or White Toast | Breakfast Potato | Juice or Coffee
The Dime OmeletUS$16.00
Short Rib | Fontina | Caramelized Onion | Arugula Pesto
Omelet Your WayUS$16.00
Choice of 3 Ingredients: Mushrooms | Onion | Roasted Tomato | Spinach; Ham | Bacon | Sausage; Cheddar | Swiss | American
Buttermilk PancakesUS$12.00
Maple Syrup | Butter
Belgian WaffleUS$10.00
Fresh Berries | Powder Sugar

Sides

2 EggsUS$7.00
BaconUS$6.00
SausageUS$6.00
HamUS$6.00
Habbersett ScrappleUS$6.00
Breakfast PotatoUS$5.00
BagelUS$5.00
Cream Cheese or Butter
ToastUS$4.00
Butter

What 639 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0

4 based on recent ratings

3.6Food
3.9Service
4.2Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Lehigh Valley
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Dime offers a "beautiful ambiance" with attentive staff and delicious food. Highlights include the Brussels sprouts appetizer and Arctic char. While some patrons noted slow service and limited menu options, others praised the "amazing" service and recommend it for a special night out.

640 Reviews

V
Vincent
VIP
Hawaii
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Date night the weekend before Christmas. This hotel is one of the signature locations in downtown Allentown. We are in Allentown often to visit family. It's been a few years since we stayed at this hotel. The Dime bar was cozy with beautiful views of the city and decorated for the season. Staff was friendly but should be trained better, talking and giving instructions from across the room during food service should not be a thing, wine list day of our visit is sub par, food was underwhelming. Stayed away from the short rib with the recommendation from the staff that it was not made that day. Chili lime brussels with bacon was good. This place could be great with management raising the standard for their food and service. This hotel is in the heart of the city and a perfect spot for what should be a high end dining experience. Shared the experience with Family and their response, "What did you expect. It's Allentown." I hear that often when we look for a dining spot in the downtown proper area, but it's sad to hear. The Dime for dining was just okay. I recommend getting a drink though at the bar to check out the views.
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Chris
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Our server was excellent. Items on the menu not available. Candles not lit on the tables. Just feels worn and not maintained well.
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Staci
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very nice before the concert and convenient. Will try again.
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dorian
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing crew with awesome food, Very affordable and great place for a birthday/anniversary dinner.
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Christine
Philadelphia
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Ambiance and location are great. We had a salad, Brussels, and burrata appetizers. The spring rolls we wanted were already sold out. The Brussels were great, salad was good, but the burrata and the items on the tray with it had no flavor (minus the crostini- which was very crispy and tasty). The service was slow as far as getting another drink and waitstaff coming back to check on you, but the food did come quickly. It’s rough on a show night for staff and I think people get that. So I’d say it’s what you’d expect with a better than average atmosphere.
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Xavier
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Need more for the menus it's small and not a lot to choose from
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Wilma
New York City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very nice ambiance. They were short staff but did an amazing with servicing all the guests . Food was absolutely great . Definitely would recommend.
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Jennifer
Philadelphia
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was terrible, everything was greasy. This is the third time we have eaten here (out to convenience) to see a show and this will be the last. The restaurant was not busy so I would expect some attention to detail and basically everything we ordered was not good. The server asked how everything was and I gave her my honest response that it was not good. The response I received was "I am so sorry, can I get your check" To which I paid my entire bill and threw all of the food away. If you are going to run a restaurant with the look of a higher caliber then perhaps you invest in a chef?
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Justin
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience Luis was amazing and very attentive.
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Gil
Louisville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was delicious, though maybe a little underdone on the potatoes or runny on the polenta.
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The Dime is rated 4 stars by 639 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 8 times today

12 N. 7th Street, Allentown, PA 18101

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Hamilton
Neighbourhood
Allentown
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet located outside restaurant. Self Parking available as well.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
JR Lundy
Entertainment
Live music every weekend from 9pm-12am
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thedimeallentown.com/
Phone number
(484) 273-4010
Private party facilities
We offer two private dinning spaces, The Liberty Room and The Mercury Room. Please contact our Restaurant Events Coordinator for more details , 484-273-4020. We look forward to Serving you!

The Dime

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Salmon

Blackened Salmon

Roasted Salmon

Refreshing Starts

Fresh Seasonal Fruit BowlUS$8.00

Greek Yogurt ParfaitUS$10.00

Assorted Kellogg's CerealUS$5.00

Steel Cut OatmealUS$10.00

Renaissance Signatures

Classic BenedictUS$14.00

William Penn BenedictUS$16.00

Stuffed French ToastUS$14.00

Classics

All AmericanUS$16.00

The Dime OmeletUS$16.00

Omelet Your WayUS$16.00

Buttermilk PancakesUS$12.00

Belgian WaffleUS$10.00

Sides

2 EggsUS$7.00

BaconUS$6.00

SausageUS$6.00

HamUS$6.00

Habbersett ScrappleUS$6.00

Breakfast PotatoUS$5.00

BagelUS$5.00

ToastUS$4.00

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