The Bay leaf restaurant in the heart of downtown Allentown has been a staple since the early 1980's. Last evening I met some family members for another glorious dinner. This is my second visit in the past 2 months and both times we all walked away filled and happy.
For one the menu is large, there are a number of apps and entrees to choose from. I started my evening with the seafood bisque soup, a pink creamy soup with lovely texture and taste. This is a true bisque as you will find minimum seafood chunks mostly just delicious cream heavily flavored with seafood. Another diner got the blue cheese salad. For years the Bay leaf has been known for there gorgeous salads and last night was no different. The salad looked beautiful and tasted the same. Another guest ordered the mushroom soup and it was also pleasing.
For dinner I ordered the grilled veal chop which was excellent. A large chop cooked to order served with perfectly cooked veggies and a wonderful port wine reduction sauce. The fillet tips with oysters has been a mainstay on the menu from day one and for good reason. The chicken with lima beans and marsala was another order we tried and it also satisfied the table.
They have a full service bar, but it is not for sitting at. The wine list is basic not embarrassing but it will not rock your world. The prices for the quality of food are excellent and the service is very professional. TheY offer on street and off street parking behind the restaurant. Definitely worth the trip into downtown Allentown.
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