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Youell's Oyster House

+1 610-439-1203
2249 Walnut St, Allentown, PA 18104 United States of America
Open Today: 11:00 AM - 08:30 PM

Amenities

Service options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
Highlights
  • Fast service
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
Popular for
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
Dining options
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
Amenities
  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
Atmosphere
  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale
Crowd
  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
Planning
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
Payments
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
Children
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
Parking
  • Free street parking
  • Parking
Other
  • LGBTQ+ friendly

Best WLM Reviews

Best seafood restaurant ever,my husband and I went to celebrate our Anniversary. Started with oysters, so delicious, then grilled octopus which I never had. It was great so tender and delicious , we continued to order appetizers, mussels in white wine and garlic ,fried calamari, bacon wrapped scallops, shrimp cocktail . Each dish was so fresh and perfectly cooked. We will definitely return here for great food.if you want really fresh and delicious seafood this is the place hands down.
Amazing seafood with great service. Jasmine was amazing at checking in with us, getting the food and drinks out timely. All the servers worked together to make sure everyone had a good dining experience. The scallops were tender, the lobster was sweet and the king crab was delectable. The calamari with lemon aioli and the shrimp toast were perfect appetizers to share. The blackberry sangria was so good I had two. The butter that was kept warm on the table was a nice touch. The brown butter cake with ice cream was so delicious, decadent yet so simple. Can't wait to come again
Was in town to get my Advanced Open water certification. When time came for dinner simply googled top restaurants to eat in town, and was not disappointed! I must mention that we ended up eating at the place two night in the row. Friday night place was packed and we only managed to score two seats at the bar. Jasmine and Alisha ( I hope I spell their names right) were killing it, hear me? KILLING IT! We had the best dirty martinis, the best seafood, the best service, and all the laughs! If I’m ever in Allentown again, guaranteed to visit again!
Great atmosphere, friendly service, and exceptional food.
To start, we had a 1/2 dozen oysters which were phenomenal and shucked perfectly. We also had the Tuna Tartare with guacamole and it was very fresh and well seasoned. The Calamari and Scallops were both good, the sauces were what stood out here. The lemon aioli paired well with the Calamari and the raspberry compote was incredible with the Bacon-Wrapped Scallops.
We had the Alaskan King Crab Legs and the Surf n Turf for our entrees. The crab legs were succulent and came cleanly out of the shell with no effort. The Surf n Turf was perfectly cooked. The crab cake is literally lump crab meat struggling to stay together...which is exactly what you want. The lobster tail was a nice size and cooked nicely. The sides we had were all good as well. The white cheddar mashed and cole slaw were very good. I had the broccolini and truffle fries and loved both of them. The warmed butter by candle is another nice touch.
All of the drinks we tried were good as well. Try the Peach Bourbon Smash, Sparkling Pear, Espresso Martini, or my favorite The Lime & The Coconut.
Dessert was good as well. We tried to creme brulee and brown butter upside down cake. My only complaint is more sugar on the brulee...I like the sugar crust to be thicker than most.
Overall the experience was 10/10. Not one thing could have been better. Will be back in the future!
If you want oysters Youell's keeps about 6 different types. I get a dozen to myself. The soft shell crab was impeccable!!! I usually order their Bloody Mary and I'm almost full before the food comes because it's a meal in itself. Solid service, great food, decent atmosphere. Oh yeah, their upside down brown butter cake OMG ????
Creative cocktails with top shelf liquors start a relaxing meal. I tried peach mule and Tito’s gimlet. The seasonal offerings are a true delight, featuring dishes like succulent duck and delicate Chilean sea bass, each prepared to perfection. For seafood aficionados, the raw oysters are a taste of the sea at its freshest. The crab spring rolls were crispy and tasty.
And let’s not forget about dessert—the peanut butter pie is a sweet, creamy indulgence that lingers on the taste buds long after the last bite. Whether you’re a local looking for your new favorite spot or a visitor seeking a memorable dining experience, Youell’s is sure to exceed your expectations.
We went Saturday night for dinner and the food was delicious and our server which we sat at the bar was super nice and very helpful explain the menu. I do recommend making reservations
I love this restaurant, it is among my Top 10. The food is delicious. The quality of all their dishes and their freshness make each bite a true pleasure. The prices are very reasonable and the service is excellent; Thanks Valery. From the first time I visited this restaurant with my mother, we were delighted. Valery was very attentive and friendly and provided us with a top quality service, she is the best. In a period of one month I visited this restaurant 3 times,

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Opening Hours

Sunday 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Monday 11:00 AM - 08:30 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 08:30 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 08:30 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 08:30 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 08:30 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM

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