Satisfying, succulent comfort food, steak and frites is a celebration of meat and potatoes that some consider Belgium's national dish. Steak cooked to perfection and crisp, piping hot fries unabashedly take center stage. Find them at these Valley restaurants.
1. Union and Finch
1528 W. Union St., Allentown | 610.432.1522 | unionandfinch.com
With upscale comfort food and a rewarding mixed drinks menu, Union & Finch is Allentown's neighborhood bistro. Their Steak Frites is available on the dinner menu (after 4 p.m.), featuring a Pat LaFrieda flat-iron steak and fries accompanied by arugula with a lemon vinaigrette. Anoint these savory mouthfuls with your choice of added au poivre sauce or chimichurri.
2. Spinnerstown Hotel
2195 Spinnerstown Rd., Quakertown | 215.536.7242 | spinnerstownhotel.com
Delve south into Bucks County and you'll find the Spinnerstown Hotel just west of Quakertown. Since 1750 this spot has offered food, drink and a warm atmosphere, racking up awards and satisfied diners. Their 12-ounce NY Strip is encrusted with peppercorns and served alongside garlic parmesan fries with a green peppercorn sauce.
3. Blue Grillhouse
4431 Easton Ave., Bethlehem | 610.691.8400 | bluegrillhouse.com
A petite eight-ounce NY Strip is paired here with a peppercorn brandy sauce and fries, available for lunch, dinner or on the brunch menu. Classy and consistent, Blue is an institution when it comes to steak, so rest assured that this cut takes the spotlight seasoned well and perfectly tender!
4. Urban Table
77 Wind Creek Blvd., Bethlehem | 484.777.7964 | windcreek.com/bethlehem
Pause for lunch during a shopping spree at The Outlets at Wind Creek in Bethlehem and you'll find Urban Table's take on steak frites. The “small” plate nonetheless provides plenty with a 10-ounce steak and is offered with garlic butter fries and chipotle aioli. Upgrade during dinner hours to the Surf and Turf Frites if you're in the mood to add lobster tail and sumptuous bone marrow butter
Published as “5 Things” in the March 2024 edition of Lehigh Valley Style magazine.
