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July 30, 2024
Sustainable Farm-to-Table Dining in NEPA
Delight in farm-to-table dining with locally-sourced and sustainable ingredients at these NEPA restaurants.
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NEPA Restaurants Offer Locally-Sourced, Farm-To-Table 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 dining, we’re lucky to have plenty of restaurants that keep it fresh — literally building menus around fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

Across the region, local chefs are teaming up with area farms, dairies, hatcheries, and artisans to bring fresh ingredients straight to your plate. We’re talking seasonal veggies, pasture-raised meats, just-baked breads, local cheeses, and more. The result is unique, homegrown menu items and responsible, sustainable methods of protecting the idea of local food.

We’ve rounded up 20 standouts leading the way in NEPA’s farm-to-table dining scene. Take a look, get inspired and go taste what’s growing nearby.

Sustainable, Farm-to-Table Dining in NEPA
Alter House

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.

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Bank + Vine

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Rooted in simplicity and seasonality, Bank + Vine 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.

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Bistro 174

Bistro 174 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.

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Dyberry Forks

Honesdale, PA

Dyberry Forks 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.

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A wooden board is filled with a brunch spread including waffles, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, fresh fruit, whipped cream, and dipping sauces at Farmhouse Crystal in East Stroudsburg, PA.
Farmhouse Crystal

East Stroudsburg, PA

Farmhouse Crystal brings farm-to-table dining to life 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 spot where fresh, regional ingredients shine in every dish.

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A breakfast burrito, cut in half to reveal its filling, served alongside a fresh side salad with strawberries and carrots on a decorative blue and white plate at Farmhouse Main Street in Stroudsburg, PA.
Farmhouse Main Street

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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Grico's Restaurant

Exeter, PA

Grico’s Restaurant 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.

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An assortment of fresh, farm-to-table dishes and beverages, characteristic of the seasonal menu offered at Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar in Moosic, PA.
Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar

Moosic, PA

Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar 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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MVD Restaurant

Wilkes-Barre, PA

MVD Restaurant and Bar 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.

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Native

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.

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A plated dish featuring a protein in a rich red sauce, garnished with caramelized onions and fresh dill from Old Tioga Farm in Stillwater, PA.
Old Tioga Farm

Stillwater, PA

Old Tioga Farm 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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The Beaumont Inn

Dallas, PA

The Beaumont Inn 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.

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The Blind Pig Kitchen

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.

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The Canning House

Forty Fort, PA

The Canning House 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.

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The Farmhouse at Turkey Hill

Bloomsburg, PA

The Farmhouse at Turkey Hill offers a refined farm-to-table dining experience, 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.

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A white plate holds three slices of French toast topped with fresh strawberries and blueberries and drizzled with syrup at The Olivet in Swiftwater, PA.
The Olivet

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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The Settlers Inn

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.

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Plate of pasta at Tick Tocks on Terrace in Honesdale, PA.
Tick Tocks on Terrace

Honesdale, PA

Tick Tocks on Terrace 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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The French Manor

Newfoundland, PA

The French Manor Restaurant at The French Manor bed and breakfast offers an elevated farm-to-table dining experience rooted in Classical and Nouvelle French cuisine. With ingredients sourced from its on-site chef’s garden, each dish reflects a commitment to seasonal freshness and culinary artistry. Guests can enjoy locally inspired, chef-crafted meals in an elegant dining room or dine al fresco with sweeping Pocono Mountain views.

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A white platter holds a selection of small, elegantly decorated desserts topped with whipped cream, strawberry slices, and mint leaves at TREE at The Lodge at Woodloch in Hawley, PA.
TREE Restaurant at The Lodge at Woodloch

Hawley, PA

TREE Restaurant at The Lodge at Woodloch 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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Article updated from its original version published on 8/21/23.