Restaurants in the Susquehanna River Valley, PA
The Susquehanna River Valley is filled with charming small towns with a big appetite for flavor. Each region has a diverse food scene, from casual to fine dining in a variety of specialties. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly restaurant or your next date spot, make the Susquehanna River Valley your dining destination!
Casual Dining & Family-Friendly Restaurants
The Susquehanna River Valley has plenty of family-friendly restaurants. Kids love eating in Front Street Station, a repurposed 1910 train station in Northumberland, while adults appreciate the diverse menu of elevated but affordable salads, sandwiches, steaks, and seafood. The theming and ambiance can’t be beaten, and there’s a “half fare” children’s menu.
Skeeter’s BBQ in Shamokin Dam is a family-friendly, fast-casual restaurant known for its mouth-watering BBQ and sides. It’s also known for its hand-pulled BBQ and stunning views of the Susquehanna River, which can be seen from the dining room or the outdoor deck.
Local Flavors & Date Night Favorites
For your next date night, try upscale ambiance and locally sourced food and beverages in the river valley’s vibrant brewery scene. Eclipse Craft Brewing Restaurant in Sunbury highlights local flavors with handmade specialty pizzas and pairs its brews with PA wines and locally made cocktails.
Lost Mined Restaurant, located in Shamokin, blends a coal-mining theme with great food, local beers, and live music on Sunday nights. For an upscale farm-to-table dining experience, Elizabeth’s An American Bistro in Lewisburg offers eclectic seasonal options and an affordable three-course tasting menu.
Quick Bites & Grab-and-Go Options
If you need a quick bite, we have several grab-and-go options that combine convenience with local flair. Start your morning at Backhouse Café in Williamsport with Italian-style coffee, teas, and baked goods in a beautifully restored Victorian mansion.
Head to Sunbury, where The Squeeze-In has proudly sold the region’s best hot dogs—plus homemade chili—since 1945. Next, step back in time at Old Mill Creamery, just outside Mifflinburg, where a restored 1830s mill now produces a beloved local brand of ice cream, bottled milk, and other farm-fresh dairy treats.
These are just a handful of the Susquehanna River Valley’s best restaurants. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, browse the listings below to discover our rich culinary offerings. You’ll find high-quality food often made from local ingredients and unique atmospheres that reflect our small-town charm.
