5 Restaurants Open Late in Downtown, Scranton PA
Updated 11 October 2026 · 6 restaurants in Downtown, Scranton PA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers restaurants and bars in Downtown Scranton, PA, that stay open until midnight or later on at least one day of the week, for late dinners and drinks. Six qualifying businesses were considered, and they are ranked by Google rating. Each entry shows the listed hours, address and price range where available, along with what reviewers have written about food and service. Late hours can change, so check the listing before heading out.
#1
Backyard Ale House
★ 4.4 (1,668 Google reviews)Bar
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Backyard Ale House is a bar at 523 Linden St, open Monday from 4 pm to midnight, Wednesday from 4 pm to 2 am, Thursday and Friday from noon to 2 am, and Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 2 am. It is closed Tuesday. It has a 4.4 rating from 1,668 reviews. Listed features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention a good beer selection, a patio, Bavarian pretzels and onion rings. Opinions on the food vary, with some saying dishes were dry or burnt.
Best for: Late beer and bar food with a patio
- Address
- 523 Linden St, Scranton, PA 18503, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12 pm–2 am; Mon 4 pm–12 am; Sat 11 am–2 am; Sun 11 am–2 am; Thu 12 pm–2 am; Tue Closed; Wed 4 pm–2 am
#2
Benny's of Greenridge
★ 4.4 (351 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$10–20 per person
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Benny's of Greenridge is a pizza restaurant at 315 Green Ridge St, open until 2 am on Friday and Saturday, until 11 pm on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, and closed Tuesday. It has a 4.4 rating from 351 reviews and a listed price range of $10 to 20. The listing includes late-night food, a beer selection, cocktails, outdoor seating, delivery and sport. Reviewers praise a bartender for a welcoming atmosphere and quick drink service. One delivery order of chicken tenders and fries was described as bland.
Best for: Late-night pizza, drinks and sports
- Address
- 315 Green Ridge St, Scranton, PA 18509, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–2 am; Mon 11 am–11 pm; Sat 11 am–2 am; Sun 11 am–11 pm; Thu 11 am–11 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 11 am–11 pm
#3
DaVinci Pizza on the Square
★ 4.4 (306 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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DaVinci Pizza on the Square is at 505 Linden St and is open until 3 am on Friday and Saturday. Monday and Tuesday close at 3 pm, and Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday close at 7 pm. It has a 4.4 rating from 306 reviews and a listed price range of $10 to 20. The listing includes family friendly, cozy and trendy, with dine-in, takeaway, kerbside pickup and delivery. Reviewers mention a crusty pizza, specialty pies, subs, wings and pasta salad. Some say the recipe has changed since new owners took over.
Best for: Late pizza downtown on Friday and Saturday
- Address
- 505 Linden St, Scranton, PA 18503, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–3 am; Mon 11 am–3 pm; Sat 11 am–3 am; Sun 11 am–7 pm; Thu 11 am–7 pm; Tue 11 am–3 pm; Wed 11 am–7 pm
#4
Benny's of Downtown
★ 4.4 (142 Google reviews)Bar & grill
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Benny's of Downtown is a bar and grill at 119 Jefferson Ave, open until 2 am on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, until 11 pm on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday, and closed Tuesday. It has a 4.4 rating from 142 reviews, and no price range is listed. The listing shows a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention a Rodeo Burger cooked well, fries with wasabi ranch, generous portions and reasonable prices. Others reported a long takeout wait and a wrong order, and one said silverware was sometimes dirty.
Best for: Burgers and bar food on late weekend nights
- Address
- 119 Jefferson Ave, Scranton, PA 18503, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–2 am; Mon 11 am–11 pm; Sat 11 am–2 am; Sun 11 am–11 pm; Thu 11 am–2 am; Tue Closed; Wed 11 am–11 pm
#5
Empanada King Scranton
★ 4.3 (321 Google reviews)Restaurant$1–10 per person
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Empanada King Scranton is a restaurant at 116 N Washington Ave, Suite 400. It is open until 3 am on Friday and Saturday, from 10 am to 8 pm Monday to Thursday, and from 11 am to 9 pm on Sunday, and is listed as serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. It has a 4.3 rating from 321 reviews and a listed price range of $1 to 10. Vegan and vegetarian options, late-night food, delivery and takeaway are listed. Reviewers mention chicken and cheese empanadas, a ham and cheese empanada and friendly staff. One found the tostones overcooked, and another said a delivery order came with very little rice.
Best for: Late empanadas and low-cost takeout
- Address
- 116 N Washington Ave #400, Scranton, PA 18503, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–3 am; Mon 10 am–8 pm; Sat 11 am–3 am; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 10 am–8 pm; Tue 10 am–8 pm; Wed 10 am–8 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 6 restaurants in Downtown, Scranton PA with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then open until midnight or later on at least one day, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Backyard Ale House ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.4 from 1,668 reviews. Benny's of Greenridge is second at 4.4 from 351 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Scranton PA are open late?
Backyard Ale House stays open until 2 am; Benny's of Greenridge stays open until 2 am; DaVinci Pizza on the Square stays open until 3 am; Benny's of Downtown stays open until 2 am; Empanada King Scranton stays open until 3 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Benny's of Greenridge $10–20; Empanada King Scranton $1–10. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Benny's of Greenridge and Empanada King Scranton.
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