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The Wilbur Mansion, Bethlehem, PA

The Wilbur Mansion

4.4
4.4
608 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
Enjoy locally sourced, seasonally inspired dishes and handcrafted beverages. Drawing inspiration from around the world, our cuisine uses familiar flavors of family recipes, traveling, and the diverse cuisine of the Northeast.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Tue–Thu 16:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–22:00 Sun 10:00–19:00 Brunch Sun 10:00–14:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:00 Sun 15:00–19:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Linn

What 608 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Lehigh Valley

    Great for fine wines

  • Lehigh Valley

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Lehigh Valley

    Romantic

  • Lehigh Valley

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Wilbur Mansion offers a "beautiful setting" with exquisite woodwork, creating a "fun and elegant" dining atmosphere. Guests rave about the "fantastic" food and "superb" service, highlighting dishes like lamb, crab cakes, and brunch offerings. The ambiance is charming, though some find it noisy. A "must-visit" for a special occasion.
608 Reviews
  1. Amber

    Philadelphia1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, the experience at Wilbur was quite pleasant. When we were shown to our table in the middle of the room, next to a group who were talking rather loudly, I asked if we could have the table at the back of the room, with no other people seated next to us. It was a date night and wanted it to be more intimate. They kindly accommodated. Ambiance is important! The food and drinks were tasty. Had the wedge salad and burrata toast— both delicious, but not a huge portion. Shareable if you’re not super hungry. The entrees— crab cake and lobster ravioli— were also delicious. Nice portions. The lobster ravioli was a bit lukewarm but otherwise good. Drinks— old fashioned was superb and strong! And I’m seasoned old fashioned drinker. Delicious wine, reasonably priced for a glass. But the piece de resistance was the dessert— berry tart with vanilla ice cream. So so good! Definitely don’t share this one! It’s too good. The service was excellent, friendly and attentive waitress. She gets 5 stars!! Unfortunately I can’t remember her name! It was rather busy for a Tuesday, she had quite a few tables, with one group staying quite awhile, but she handled it smoothly. Unfortunately where I deduct points is we told them it was our wedding anniversary and we received nothing. Most restaurants will give you a little something on these occasions. But not Wilbur. So that was disappointing. But this is a wonderful establishment otherwise, in a beautiful setting, and I will be likely visit again in the future. Just not for our anniversary!
    The Wilbur MansionResponded today
    Happy Anniversary Amber, We love to read your review of your experience at the Wilbur Mansion. It is true we have the best ambiance and love to read that you enjoyed your tasty drinks, wedge salad, burrata toast, crab cake, and lobster ravioli. The finishing touch is our delicious berry tart with vanilla ice cream. We are sorry that we did not go the extra mile and present something delicious to celebrate your anniversary. We would love to see you again in hopes that we can remedy. We hope to see you soon. Lou Gaudio Hotel Manager.

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  2. Patty

    New York City34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good meal, service is always top notch and food is Amazing. Never disappoints
    The Wilbur MansionResponded 4 days ago
    Good afternoon Patty, Thank you for your great review of your Wilbur Mansion experience and we hope to see you soon. Our team strives for top notch service and we enjoy reading that our food is amazing. We offer a great happy hour Tuesday to Sunday from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Lou Gaudio Hotel Manager

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  3. RenaeS

    Philadelphia5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Sat at the bar which was nice. Liked the vibe. Bartenders were overwhelmed so service suffered. Fish taco’s and Cauliflower crust mushroom flatbread were good. Lemongrass chicken orzo soup was just ok. No lemongrass flavor so it was pretty much just a lukewarm bowl of average chicken soup.
    The Wilbur MansionResponded 4 days ago
    Good afternoon RenaeS. We are happy to read you that you enjoyed the Vibe of the Wilbur Mansion lounge. We are also happy to read that the Fish taco’s and Cauliflower crust mushroom flatbread were good but we will strive to make this exceptional along with our Lemongrass chicken orzo soup. It is important to everyone on the team that you have an exceptional experience. Lou Gaudio Hotel Manager.

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  4. Cenlaw

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience all around. Food, service, ambiance.
    The Wilbur MansionResponded 4 days ago
    Good afternoon Cenlaw, Thank you for your 5-star review of your experience at the Wilbur Mansion. We hope to see you soon especially for our happy hour Tuesday to Sunday from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Lou Gaudio Hotel Manager.

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  5. Jennifer VIP

    Philadelphia14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We adore Wilbur Mansion for Happy Hour. The bartenders are skilled and engaging. Unfortunately, we were seated for dinner as a couple in a room with a party of 17 and were quickly overlooked and overcome with the unavoidable noise of a large party. There were timing issues with the food coming out, and the fish entrees we ordered lacked in flavor. Our lovely server was working her tail feathers off, but she was greatly outnumbered. We will absolutely return for the bar! It's really a lovely place and I think we just experienced an off-night.
    The Wilbur MansionResponded 2 days ago
    Good afternoon Jennifer, We appreciate your review of your dining experience at the Wilbur Mansion. We will address your concerns and correct for your next experience. We hope to see you soon at our Happy Hour Tuesday to Sunday from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Lou Gaudio Hotel Manager.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and atmosphere. Highly recommend. ..
    The Wilbur MansionResponded 5 days ago
    Good afternoon Anonymous, Thank you for your great 5-star rating of your experience at the the Wilbur Mansion. Lou Gaudio Hotel Manager

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  7. Jackie VIP

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Over the past few years we’ve been here several times. Our recent visit was the best food and experience we’ve had. The scallops appetizer (also available as a full portion) were phenomenal. The crab cake was an 8 ounce mountain of lump crab that I haven’t seen anywhere else in this area. I don’t have a picture of it because I dug in immediately. If you’ve been before it’s time to go back. If you haven’t, go.
    The Wilbur MansionResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Jackie, Thank you so much for your kind words and for being a loyal guest over the last two years! We’re thrilled to hear that your recent visit was your best experience yet. Our team takes great pride in creating dishes that delight, and it’s wonderful to know you loved the scallops and our signature crab cake—sometimes, the best meals are the ones too good to pause for a picture! We truly appreciate your recommendation and can’t wait to welcome you back again soon. Cheers to more delicious moments at Wilbur Mansion! Yours in Hospitality, Lorrie Miller

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was cold and the flavor was bland. Also, there’s no reason to say that the bread is complimentary.
    The Wilbur MansionResponded on 2 March 2025
    Good afternoon Anonymous, Thank you for dining at the Wilbur Mansion. We will address your concerns as well as address our verbiage. We hope that you will give us another try to receive the best experience that we normally extend. Louis Gaudio Hotel Manager.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food never disappoint. Very nice setting. Bathrooms are way too weird for me.
    The Wilbur MansionResponded on 2 March 2025
    Good afternoon Anonymous, Thank you for your 5-star review of your experience at the Wilbur Mansion. We hope to see you again and don't forget that we offer a great happy hour from 4:30pm to 6:30pm Tuesday to Sunday. Louis Gaudio Hotel Manager.

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  10. Bree VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delightful evening with beautiful surroundings, attentive service, and outstanding food. We were celebrating and the staff was very accommodating of our relaxed pace as we caught up and enjoyed a long evening. All the courses were thoughtfully composed with top quality ingredients and subtle flavors and textures- just a really well thought out and executed menu
    The Wilbur MansionResponded on 26 February 2025
    Good afternoon, Bree We are delighted to read your 5-star review of the Wilbur Mansion. We love that your celebration was a great success, and our staff experience was accommodating. We use locally sourced ingredients with an entree for everyone to taste. We hope to see you soon feel free to stop by our happy hour Tuesday to Sunday from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Louis Gaudio Hotel Manager.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
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201 Cherokee St, Bethlehem, PA 18015

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Tue–Thu 16:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–22:00 Sun 10:00–19:00 Brunch Sun 10:00–14:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:00 Sun 15:00–19:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Linn
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