LAST UPDATED: December 2025
Scranton’s food and drink scene — from staple local eateries and acclaimed restaurants to craft breweries and seasonal events — makes it one of the most exciting culinary destinations in the 570 area code.
This guide brings together 570andDown.com’s editorial coverage of Scranton’s restaurants, breweries, wineries, and food-driven events. It’s not a directory, and it’s not meant to be exhaustive. Instead, it reflects what we’ve found to be worth paying attention to: places with staying power, momentum, or something genuinely interesting going on.
If you’re trying to understand where Scranton’s food scene is right now, and where it’s heading, this is the place to start.
Start with the essentials…
Scranton’s dining landscape is deep enough to reward exploration, but a few anchor pieces help set the table.
- Top 10 Best Restaurants in Scranton
Our editorial snapshot of where the city’s strongest kitchens are right now — across styles, price points, and neighborhoods.
Top Restaurants in Scranton You Should Know
Scranton has always been a restaurant town, shaped by immigration, family-run businesses, and a strong sense of place. That foundation still matters, but in recent years it’s been joined by chefs and operators pushing menus forward while staying rooted in the city’s character.
A’tera 519 Earns Four Diamond Status
A'tera 519 (Scranton, PA) has earned the prestigious Four Diamond status from AAA. All the details on this latest honor here.
Twenty-Five Years In, The Bog Still Matters
After 25 years in business, The Bog (Scranton, PA) has established itself as one of the most popular and important bars in the city.
Seven Under Brings a New Kind of Play to Downtown Scranton
Seven Under is a new golf-centric sports bar opening in downtown Scranton, blending golf simulators, food from Picciocchi’s Pasta, and social energy.
Saigon Corner: The Quiet Case for Vietnamese Food in Scranton
Saigon Corner brings Vietnamese cuisine to downtown Scranton with thoughtfully prepared phở, bánh mì, and great beverages. Details here.
A’tera 519 Wins Newcomer of the Year Award
A'tera 519 (Scranton, PA) recently won the 2025 PRLA Newcomer of the Year award. All the details on this honor here.
Benny’s is Coming to Downtown Scranton
Benny's has announced it's expanding into downtown Scranton, taking over the former Kildare's spot. Details here.
Our Scranton coverage focuses on:
- Restaurants doing something distinctive or particularly well
- Long-standing spots that continue to matter
- New openings or reworks that signal a change in the scene
Scranton Craft Beer, Wine & Bar Highlights
Scranton’s drink scene has expanded well beyond corner bars.
Local breweries, wineries, and cocktail-focused bars all play a role in how people eat and drink in the city today. When we cover beer releases, taproom changes, wine events, or bar concepts that feel meaningful, they’re collected here to give context to the broader scene.
Groove Brewing Announces Barrel-Aged Garage Stout
Groove Brewing (Scranton, PA) has announced Barrel Aged Garage Imperial Stout, a special limited release. All the details here.
Mutant Brewing Releasing PEACHFUZZ
Mutant Brewing (Scranton, PA) is set to debut its latest brew, PEACHFUZZ IPA, a collaboration with FUZZ 96.1 FM. All the details here.
Food Events & Seasonal Experiences in Scranton
Some of the most interesting food stories in Scranton are temporary by design. Not everything lasts — but some moments are worth planning around.
Cooper’s Seafood Market Returns for the Holidays
Cooper's Seafood House (Scranton, PA) has announced its popular retail seafood market has returned for the holiday season. Details here.
Winter Wine Under the Waves 2026 Announced
Did you get your tickets yet? Winter Wine Under the Waves 2026 is just about two months away and it will likely sell out fast! Details here.
Ballet Theatre of Scranton Announces Wine Fundraiser
Attention wine and ballet lovers! The Ballet Theatre of Scranton has announced the Aged to Perfection fundraiser event. Details here.
This section highlights:
- Seasonal food and drink events
- Pop-ups and limited-run concepts
- Holiday markets or special service periods
Explore more Scranton coverage…
As our reporting expands, this guide will continue to grow.
For readers who want to go deeper, you can explore all Scranton-tagged coverage across restaurants, beer, wine, events, and features — from quick news items to long-form stories.
For local businesses…
Scranton’s food and drink scene evolves quickly, and not every story starts on social media.
If you’re a restaurant, brewery, winery, or bar with legitimate food or drink news, an opening, a major menu shift, a release, or an event that adds to the local scene, you can share it with our editorial team through our submission page. Coverage is never guaranteed, but submissions help ensure we don’t miss what matters.
Why this guide exists…
Scranton doesn’t need hype. It needs context.
This city guide is built to reflect the places and people shaping how Scranton eats and drinks right now — thoughtfully, independently, and without pay-to-play.
We’ll update it as the scene changes.