New Dining & Nightlife at Kalahari Resort
Find out what’s new and exciting in dining at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions.
Deanna and the PTN team visited Kalahari Resorts, who recently unveiled exciting renovations designed to elevate your experience, adding new dining options and transforming their lobby into a fresh, vibrant space. One standout feature? Redd’s Piano Bar and Lounge, a blend of sophistication and fun with a speakeasy vibe. With live music every night and an inviting ambiance, it’s the perfect spot to relax and unwind.
General Manager Don Pleau explains that this is the crown jewel of their $8 million renovation project, saying, “This is really our crown jewel of the additions we just did. We wanted to offer something special that enhances our guests’ experience every time they visit.” The piano player is ready to take requests, and guests can enjoy a variety of drinks, including a signature cocktail menu with creative options like the cotton candy martini. For food lovers, Redd’s also offers sushi from the resort's Double Cut restaurant. And if you’re a fan of the speakeasy theme, Don shares, “It’s probably the nicest speakeasy I’ve ever seen in my life,”with plush red velvet and a nod to the Prohibition era.
The renovations didn’t stop there. The lobby itself has been completely reimagined, making room for new spots like MACS, a mac and cheese shop serving up indulgent dishes like popper mac and cheese or a classic bacon chicken ranch mac. It’s the perfect comfort food destination right when you enter the resort.
Plus, Java Manjaro, your go-to spot for Starbucks coffee, has moved to the other side of the lobby, allowing for an upgraded Last Bite chocolate and candy store, complete with hand-dipped chocolates, caramel apples and creamy shakes. “We’re always looking at ways to enhance the guest experience and keep our property fresh,” says Don. He goes on to share a story of a guest’s reaction to the changes: “I was talking with some guests between Christmas and New Year’s, and they asked, ‘How come you did all of this?’ I said, ‘Just to keep it fresh for you so you can have a great time every time you come.’”
So, whether you’re sipping cocktails at Redd’s or indulging in a cheesy mac creation at MACS, Kalahari Resorts in the Pocono Mountains has something new to offer every time you step through the door.