Bucks Bounty – International cuisine served in an Adirondack restaurant overlooking the Delaware River. Casual fine dining in an appealing decor of comfortable woods and beautiful prints and scenes of pines and deer. The glass ceiling mural of deer is worth the trip alone. About 15 minutes away on River Road, Erwinna. 610-294-8106. www.bucksbounty.com
Cactus Grill – Fast, yummy food and atmosphere galore. Lots of draft beers, frequent live entertainment, wide menu featuring some of the finest BBQ ribs you’ll ever eat, and the kind of Southwest food you’d expect from a place with this name. Outside seating, weather permitting, and a great view to accompany your food and conversation. 7200 Easton Rd, Pipersville, about 10 minutes away. 215-766-9840. www.cactusgrill.net
Cappie’s Park Tavern - Excellent casual fare, varied and seasonal from sandwiches & burgers to homemade soups and dinners and well-thought-out specials. Features bottled beer, sports TV and friendly staff. All served in a historic one-room stone walled schoolhouse. Jovial atmosphere that attracts the locals. Near the boat access at Lake Nockamixon. Rt. 563 & Old Bethlehem Pike about 8 minutes away. 215-538-1544.
La Campagna - Family owned and operated. Great homemade Italian food, period. Brick oven pizza. BYOB. Near the lake. Old Bethlehem & Thatcher Rds. 10 minutes away. 215-538-2904. www.lacampagnabucks.com
La Casa Della Pizza - BYOB. Pizza, hot & cold sandwiches, seafood, pasta, Italian entrees. Try the calamari. 720 Easton Rd, Rt. 611, Riegelsville. 610-749-2514.
McCoole’s - At the historic Red Lion Inn, downtown Quakertown. Worth the 20-minute drive. Tasty eclectic food. Classic tavern look that features live entertainment. “Upscale atmosphere for the working person’s wallet.” 4 S. Main St. 215-538-1776. www.mccoolesredlioninn.com
Ottsville Inn - Well-prepared Italian food, pasta and daily seafood specials by chef/owner Filippo Mignano. Located in a historic stagecoach inn. Turn-of-the-century wood bar attracts locals and visitors alike. All here in Ottsville! 245 Durham Rd, 5 minutes away, 610-847-5463. www.ottsvilleinn.com
Pizza Bella -BYOB. Pizza, hot & cold sandwiches, pasta, seafood & Italian dinners. Try the spaghetti with clams. Located 2 miles away in the Revere Shopping Center. 8794 Easton Rd, Rt. 611. 610-847-1277.