NEPA Farm to Table Restaurants Offer Locally-Sourced Dining
From the farmers market to the corner bakery to the neighborhood craft brewery, NEPA has a real thing for local flavor. And when it comes to farm to table restaurants, the region is packed with options that build their menus around fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Throughout Northeastern PA, chefs are teaming up with area farms, dairies, hatcheries, and makers to create dishes that go straight from the field to your plate. Think seasonal produce, pasture-raised meats, just-baked breads, regional cheeses, and small-batch specialties—all featured in menus that change with the harvest.
These farm to table restaurants aren’t just offering a meal—they’re celebrating the land, the farmers, and the idea of eating local. From casual cafés to elevated dining spots, NEPA’s farm to table options deliver fresh flavor and sustainable values in every bite.
We’ve rounded up 20 standouts leading the way in farm-to-table dining across Northeastern PA. Take a look, get inspired, and go taste what’s growing nearby.
Clarks Summit, PA
Alter House embraces farm-to-table dining with a seasonal menu built around locally sourced meats, produce, and artisan ingredients. Located in Clarks Summit, the restaurant pairs its creative, ever-evolving dishes with a warm, elegant atmosphere—perfect for everything from brunch with friends to a refined evening out.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Rooted in simplicity and seasonality, Bank + Vine in Wilkes-Barre delivers a standout farm-to-table dining experience in a beautifully restored historic space. The menu showcases fresh, locally sourced ingredients—letting the quality of NEPA’s produce, meats and seafood shine in every dish. Thoughtful, ingredient-driven plates make each visit a celebration of the region’s best flavors.
Kingston, PA
Bistro 174 in Kingston offers a refined, farm-to-table dining experience led by Chef Chris Austin, featuring seasonal menus built around locally sourced ingredients. With dishes that balance bold flavor and elegant presentation, the chef-driven menu showcases creative takes on classics like crab bisque, burrata gnocchi and truffle wagyu burgers.
Honesdale, PA
Dyberry Forks in Honesdale offers a true farm-to-table dining experience with nearly all ingredients sourced from local Wayne County farms. The ever-changing seasonal menu highlights fresh meats, cheeses, and produce, showcasing the chef’s commitment to creative, locally inspired cuisine. This rustic, charming spot is a standout for healthy, flavorful meals in a relaxed small-town setting.
East Stroudsburg, PA
Farmhouse Crystal brings farm-to-table dining to life in East Stroudsburg with scratch-made comfort food crafted from locally sourced, organic ingredients. From all-day brunch to hearty lunches and late-night bites, the menu celebrates seasonal flavors with a gourmet twist. It’s a cozy Pocono Mountains spot where fresh, regional ingredients shine in every dish.
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Stroudsburg, PA
Farmhouse Main Street in downtown Stroudsburg brings a fresh, farm-to-table twist to all-day brunch and comfort fare in a warm, antique-chic setting. Known for its inventive scratch-made dishes and locally sourced ingredients, the menu delivers everything from signature Belgian waffles to elegant bistro plates with seasonal flair.
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Exeter, PA
Grico’s Restaurant in Exeter pairs its rich Italian heritage with seasonal farm-to-table flair, offering thoughtfully crafted dishes that highlight local, in-season ingredients. Alongside timeless favorites like Capellini with meatballs and hand-cut Ribeye steaks, the menu features rotating specialties that showcase the region’s freshest produce.
Moosic, PA
Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar in Moosic serves up fresh, farm-to-table dining with a focus on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and health-conscious dishes. Their rotating menus highlight NEPA’s produce in everything from salads to seafood, with most meals under 500 calories. Whether for brunch, lunch, or dinner, guests can count on flavorful, thoughtfully prepared meals year-round.
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Wilkes-Barre, PA
MVD Restaurant and Bar in Wilkes-Barre offers an elevated farm-to-table dining experience that blends sustainability with refined, seasonal cuisine. With locally sourced ingredients and eco-conscious practices at its core, the menu ranges from small plates to multi-course dinners, all thoughtfully prepared.
Honesdale, PA
With a focus on locally sourced ingredients and seasonal flavors, Native delivers a modern farm-to-table dining experience in the heart of Honesdale. The menu features house-made pastas, creative small plates, and inventive entrées crafted with care and regional flair. Sleek design, an open kitchen, and thoughtful dishes make it a go-to for fresh, locally inspired dining.
Stillwater, PA
Old Tioga Farm in Stillwater offers a refined farm to table dining experience rooted in rustic Italian tradition and seasonal, locally grown ingredients. With a fixed-price, five-course menu and a cozy, 18-seat BYOB setting, each meal is thoughtfully prepared to reflect the farm’s values of simplicity, sustainability, and exceptional flavor.
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Dallas, PA
The Beaumont Inn in Dallas offers a refined farm-to-table dining experience, with chefs sourcing ingredients from the inn’s own heirloom garden to create fresh, seasonal dishes. Guests can enjoy contemporary American cuisine in a historic setting, from elegant indoor dining to scenic patio meals.
Bloomsburg, PA
Enjoy a seasonal, farm to table tasting menu that celebrates bold flavors and local ingredients in a cozy, BYOB setting. The Blind Pig Kitchen in Bloomsburg offers an intimate five-course dining experience on Friday and Saturday evenings with reservations required.
Forty Fort, PA
The Canning House in Forty Fort’s 900 Rutter Ave Complex delivers a true farm-to-table dining experience with a menu built around fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced locally and free from hormones, antibiotics, and GMOs. From fresh salads to brunch favorites like seasonal frittatas, every dish reflects a commitment to quality and sustainability. The thoughtfully crafted menu evolves with the seasons, offering guests wholesome, flavorful meals in a creative, community-focused setting.
Bloomsburg, PA
The Farmhouse at Turkey Hill offers a refined farm-to-table dining experience in Bloomsburg, featuring a seasonally inspired menu crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients from nearby organic farms. This award-winning restaurant highlights regional flavors with continental flair, creating elegant, memorable meals that reflect the best of Pennsylvania’s agricultural bounty.
Newfoundland, PA
The French Manor Restaurant in Newfoundland offers a refined farm to table experience with Classical and Nouvelle French culinary influences. Many ingredients come from the on-site chef’s garden, showcasing a commitment to seasonal freshness and creative, locally inspired cuisine. Guests enjoy chef-crafted meals in an elegant dining room or dine al fresco with sweeping views of the Pocono Mountains.
Swiftwater, PA
The Olivet in Swiftwater, located inside The Swiftwater hotel, showcases an elevated farm-to-table dining experience with menus crafted from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. From indulgent breakfasts to elegant dinners, each dish reflects a commitment to seasonal flavors and culinary creativity. Guests can dine indoors or out, surrounded by sleek design and mountain air.
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Hawley, PA
Enjoy seasonal menus crafted from locally sourced ingredients served in the inn’s warm, welcoming dining room, porch, or garden terrace. The Settlers Inn’s farm-to-table approach highlights the region’s growers and flavors, offering elegant dinners, standout brunches, and live jazz on summer weekends in Hawley.
Honesdale, PA
Tick Tocks on Terrace in Honesdale brings farm to table dining to life with fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms and purveyors. The chef-driven menu blends creative flair with comfort food favorites, offering everything from gourmet burgers to expertly prepared entrées.
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Hawley, PA
TREE Restaurant at The Lodge at Woodloch in Hawley offers a serene farm-to-table dining experience that highlights seasonal ingredients, many grown on-site or sourced locally. Guests enjoy gourmet meals crafted with naturally raised meats, sustainable seafood, and organic vegetables, all served in a peaceful treetop setting.
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When you dine at a farm to table restaurant in Northeastern PA, you’re doing more than enjoying a great meal—you’re supporting a local food system. These restaurants source from local farms, markets, and producers to serve fresh, seasonal dishes rooted in Northeastern PA’s agricultural roots. Every plate features farm fresh dairy, pasture-raised meats, eggs, or produce—and supports farmers, growers, and makers committed to quality.
From year-round farmers markets to roadside farm stands, Northeastern PA is full of ways to connect with your food and the people who grow it. So next time you head out for a bite, skip the chain and try a local dining spot that sources ingredients close to home. You’ll taste the difference—and support the hardworking farms and businesses that keep our local food scene thriving.
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Article updated from its original version published on 8/21/23.
