Savory Grille

With a hallmark of vibrant plates and clean flavors, this Macungie mainstay offers classic dishes with global musings made from local ingredients.

CHEERS

Five-course dinners with wine, beer, and liquor pairings are monthly happenings, as are specialty seasonal cocktails, like the Spicy Espresso Martini—made with Chile chocolate liqueur—for a swirl of rich coffee and sweet chocolate with a kick. If you arrive early for your reservation, pull up a chair and try a handcrafted cocktail.

WE LOVE

We’re obsessed with the gestalt of Savory Grille. Tremendous care is put into making sure every dish is delivered as a complete experience, not a collection of components. You’ll find carefully layered flavors, thoughtful textures, and gorgeous colors on each plate.

WHAT’S THE VIBE LIKE

This historic locale houses a pocket of coziness in the country with two complementary settings: The main dining room is crisp and fresh with white tablecloths and dim lighting, while the Arbor Room boasts high wooden ceilings and panoramic windows. The food is refined, but the attitude is relaxed.

Q&A WITH SAVORY GRILLE

WHAT IS THE CUISINE?

“No boundaries” is the name of the game in this kitchen. Ingredients, concepts, and techniques from South Africa to Italy often make a savory stint on the menu, and once it’s gone, it’s gone—the menu is under constant evolution.

IN AN AGE OF FOOD TRENDS AND FLEETING TASTES, HOW DO YOU KEEP A RESTAURANT IN BUSINESS FOR TWO DECADES?

The food is exceptional, and so is the service. Hospitality is a lost art that is still very much alive at Savory Grille. Everyone at the restaurant wants the guests to have a great time and remember it, and that’s really the key: remembering it. Savory Grille is in the business of making memories.

WHY DO YOU MAKE YOUR OWN BREAD?

When you come into a kitchen during the day and there’s bread baking or yeast fermenting, it adds to every other flavor and texture in the kitchen. Plus, it’s fun!