7 Pennsylvania Eateries Named Among Nation's 'Top Hot Spot Restaurants'

Planning a special night out, or just want to treat your tastebuds? Luckily for those of us in Pennsylvania, there are plenty of world-class dining options.

In fact, according to one new ranking, the Keystone State is home to seven of the country's most "vibrant dining experiences."

The seven Pennsylvania eateries made OpenTable's "Top 100 Hot Spot Restaurants in America" list. The picks were chosen by OpenTable users. Restaurants from Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Bethlehem and Harrisburg made the list.

The online reservation service provider’s list is based on more than 10 million reviews by verified diners who made reservations at more than 24,000 restaurants across the country. The restaurants were rated not only for the quality of their food and drinks but also the vibrancy of bar scenes, live music and ambiance. (You can read more about the methodology here.)

"The list includes restaurants with buzzy, engaging ambience, many of which feature interactive dining experiences, live entertainment, and appealing playlists," OpenTable says of its latest ranking. "While American cuisine is quite popular, an international array of fares are present, especially Asian, Brazilian, Italian, Latin, Mexican, and Spanish."

Without further ado, here are the Pennsylvania restaurants that made the rankings:

• The Bayou – Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• The Millworks – Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Morcilla – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Poros – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Warmdaddy’s – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Whitfield – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Zahav – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Click here if you'd like to see the full list of 100 Hot Spot Restaurants in America.

— Patch editors Shannon Antinori and Beth Dalbey contributed to this report / Image via Flickr user T.Tseng, used under creative commons license