Hazleton, Pennsylvania is a small town in Luzerne County, home to a division of Penn state. The atmosphere is homey and mellow. There are many local, family-owned restaurants in town in addition to well-known chain restaurants. All of these give locals and visitors a variety of choices in the food they eat.
Bonanza is a steakhouse chain restaurant with a popular location in Hazleton. It features a buffet of vegetables, soups, salads, apps, and desserts, in addition to main courses that change on a daily basis. Steaks include ribeye, t-bone, sirloin tips, and steak and shrimp combos. Chicken entrees include chicken Monteray and grilled chicken sandwiches. Seafood meals consist of grilled salmon, tilapia, fried shrimp, and a seafood feast. All of these main courses can be ordered as platters as well, with veggies and a side. The restaurant offers specials for both kids (such as hot dogs and burgers) and seniors (chicken marsala, 6 ounce ribeye, and chopped steak).
Bonanza
Rte 93
West Hazleton, PA 18202
570-454-8767
bonanzasteakhouses.com
Mea’s is a restaurant that offers a dining room and bar area in addition to a private room and a conference center, catering to meetings with continental breakfasts and catered lunches and dinners. Located in the historic downtown Markle Building, it features live jazz on the weekends and an American cuisine menu. Some of the entrees that can be found here include stuffed scallops, cold water lobster tail, bouillaboaisse, prawn-stuffed pork tenderloin, veal Arthur, and Kansas City strip steak. The bar offers an extensive wine list and a full offering of liquor and beer.
Mea's
8 Broad Street #50
Hazleton, PA 18201
570-501-3410
measrestaurant.com
Ovalon Bar & Grill has been family owned and operated for over 60 years, featuring Italian classics and contemporary cuisine. Starters include chicken teriyaki potstickers, calamari fritta, and a lobster and crab bisque. Classics include liver Lyonnais, jumbo lump crab cakes, twin fillets with a gorgonzola crust sauce, veal marsala, and a surf & turf. In addition, there are Ovalon Features, which include such plates as pan seared red snapper and pan seared scallops. Small plates and sandwiches can be enjoyed at the smoke-free bar, and include chicken fingers and dries, chicken Caesar wraps, wings, and a variety of half sandwiches.
Ovalon Bar & Grill
254 North Wyoming Street
Hazleton, PA 18201-5546
570-454-0853
powerhouseeatery.net
