Moya
An elegant small restaurant on Race Street run by an Ecuadorian-born chef, with a menu that changes with local ingredients and ranked No. 1 in town on TripAdvisor.
Moya is at 24 Race Street on the old town's main street. Chef and owner Heriberto Yunda grew up in Ecuador and spent seven years as chef at Matthew's in Manhattan. The restaurant takes its name from his hometown, La Moya. The cooking is elegant and direct, with a focus on freshness, and the menu changes often with local ingredients. In recent years it has shifted to small shareable plates. Popular dishes include pan-seared scallops, boneless short ribs, octopus salad and Italian-style potato dumplings (gnocchi), with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. The walls display paintings by a partner who is an artist. The restaurant serves dinner only, with limited seating, so phone reservations are recommended.
Opening hours
Thu–Sat 17:00–21:00 (some listings show Fri–Sat until 22:00); Sun 17:00–20:00; closed Mon–Wed
Nearby sights
- St. Mark's Episcopal Church
- Asa Packer Mansion
- Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
- Jim Thorpe Historic District & Race Street
- Harry Packer Mansion
- Mauch Chunk Opera House
- Mauch Chunk Museum & Cultural Center
- Old Jail Museum