Grille 3501 literally stands alone with its “sophisticated yet unpretentious” atmosphere and menu. Our unique New American cuisine, combined with our warm hospitality and attentive service will make your every visit to Grille 3501 an event to remember.
The Loft at 3501 provides guests with a unique dining experience by offering patio and open-air dining along with the same great award-winning menu favorites.
Owner John Trapani invites you to join them for your next truly remarkable meal or private party.
Sophisticated restaurant serving Asian, French & Mediterranean cuisine in a cozy, modern setting.
Kristen
I haven’t been here in years, but was near the area and was looking for a cute place to grab drinks and appetizers for an early dinner. Everything was amazing. Service was excellent from start to finish, the food was great, and the menu options are fantastic. my drink was incredible – highly recommend the London affair martini. We were a little chilly, but they had just opened so I’m sure the heat wasn’t on all day. The pork appetizer was quite spicy and by spicy I mean SPICY. I wish we would have known that other than that, Everything was incredible.
… moreDee
The service was great, seated promptly (I had a reservation) and the greeter as well as waitress were friendly.
The food was tasty, we had an assortment of appetizers, everything was hot and fresh.
I had the Halibut, the rest of the group had the filet on special, all food was delicious.
I brought a group of 5 for a post business dinner meeting. This was my first time visiting, I would recommend this location snd will likely return as I visit the Allentown area.
… moreLlorraine
Visited this spot for the first time last night with a friend, and it was such a cute and cozy place. The atmosphere was relaxed with a nice mix of indoor and outdoor seating, plus a chill bar area.
We started with the fried dumplings, and they were absolutely delicious crispy and full of flavor. For my entrée, I had the grilled salmon with drunken noodles, and my friend ordered the scallops. Both dishes came out hot and fresh, and the service was excellent. Our waitress was super friendly and attentive, and the food came out quickly.
The only downside was that my dish was a little on the salty side, but overall, everything else was great. It’s definitely a laid-back spot, and you can tell there’s a loyal, older crowd that frequents the place. I’ll definitely be back to try something new!
… moreJohn Wong
Drinks were terrific! Yes, they are strong, as they should be! I had a fig old fashioned, and it was so good I had another. My spouse had a margarita and it was also good. Pork chop was excellent. Duck was also very good. Our server was terrific.
… moreJust Witty
Grille 3501 was a solid experience. I was able to grab a same-day reservation for a dinner for two at 7PM, which worked out perfectly. Upon arrival, we were seated right away in what was clearly a busy, lively atmosphere. Our server was friendly, personable, and walked us through the menu with ease — highlighting the specials and giving us a good sense of the restaurant’s overall style.
The menu itself was small and well-curated, offering a handful of focused options. To start, I ordered the crispy octopus while my wife went with their featured potato soup. My only real gripe with the octopus was the portion size — it felt a little light for the price point. That being said, what was there was excellent. The combination of lightly fried octopus paired with a cool, crisp slaw and vegetables worked really well together. It just left me wishing there was more of it, probably because it was so good. On the other hand, my wife’s soup was a hit — she had nothing but praise for it.
For our entrees, I went with the chef’s choice steak special while my wife opted for the filet mignon. Both were cooked to a perfect medium rare and came with a well-executed side of vegetables.
The standout of the night, though, was the drinks. I’ll definitely be back just to explore more of their cocktail menu. I started with the Manhattan on Broadway, which was excellent, and closed out the meal with a Mr. Brightside — both memorable. My wife loved her lavender lemon drop, which she’s already talking about returning for.
… moreS. vH
The best part was our very handsome and professional server, Jeff. Wish we could take him everywhere we dine. Atmosphere is uncomfortably loud and cold upstairs. Parties of 2 are seated against a wall, like punishment. The pomegranate mule is so unbalanced, made for fans of Sour Patch Kids Extreme. Pork-belly tacos are nice, but the flavor ends there. Beet salad with raisins & tahini looks as unappetizing as it is, too much going on. Jeff correctly paced courses, but my guest waited over an hour for a burger w/caesar salad with no food as my tacos & beets arrived. Short ribs are always made in advance. But this lunch entree was not sous vide and lost all moisture. Its accompanying roasted potatoes were mummified, broccolini floppy and more black than green, and carrots unforgivably covered in RAW minced garlic. Anyone returning to work would have been seriously late and reeking of garlic, even after scraping it off. Too little for too much. Otherwise, nice restrooms. Will not return.
… moreSmart Ass
This is the sort of place you take a girl if you want to really impress her. It’s not cheap, that’s for sure, but the best things in life never are. I have only been to one better restaraunt in this area, Spain Inn 2, But that is just across the river into Jersey. Highly recommended if you can afford it.
… moreMaggie Callahan
My husband took us here for my birthday dinner. Each course was fresh and delicious. For our appetizer, we split a crab cake and pork skewers, we split a Caesar salad, for dinner I had the halibut and my husband had the filet – both were incredible, we also split a crème brûlée and a sorbet. 10/10 would eat there again. The pace of service was excellent. We had time to enjoy each stage of the meal in an environment that was warmly lit with a millennial friendly playlist including the Strokes and Vampire Weekend. This is a great spot for a good date night or a special occasion.
… moreMaryetta Linderleaf
I went to this new American spot last weekend and it was a pretty good experience. The menu had a nice variety, and I ended up trying their burger and a side of sweet potato fries. The burger was cooked just right, and the fries were crisp, though a bit on the salty side. The staff was friendly and seemed genuinely interested in making sure everyone was doing okay. The place itself has a cozy vibe, not too fancy but clean and welcoming. Prices felt reasonable for the portion sizes. Would probably come back to try some of their other dishes.
… moreAndy Walck
My girlfriend and I just left here after a long overdue date night and every single part of our night exceeded expectations. We had drinks and an app at the bar first where the bartender was fantastic. Then moved to a table in the dining room where our server Jennifer was equally great. We had the pork belly at the bar and tuna tataki apps and the crab squid pasta and NY strip special as entrees and everything was better than we could’ve hoped for. Thank you grille 3501 we will be back and will definitely be recommending.
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