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Italian restaurant
Bethel
Wood-fired Italian in Bethel with personal pizzas and homemade pasta. Show up early, it fills fast.
Mexican restaurant
Scratch-made Mexican in Bethel with birria tacos, burritos, and salsa that actually has heat.
Hamburger restaurant
Burgers, sandwiches, and Gifford's ice cream in a year-round Bethel standby with old-school charm.
Asian Restaurant
Southeast Asian spot in Bethel with spicy noodles, pork bowls, and creative cocktails.
Coffee shop
Bethel's sourdough-and-pastry beacon draws pilgrims for hand-shaped bagels and naturally leavened bread.
Italian spot in Bethel with house-made gelato, fresh pasta, and eggs benedict that skiers and shoppers rave about.
Bed & breakfast
Luxury B&B in Bethel with chef-prepared breakfasts, spa, and meticulously restored rooms.
Restaurant
Victorian inn in Bethel with a serious kitchen turning out four-course dinners that stick with you.
Oxbow's Bethel beer garden pairs fresh house brews with wood-fired pizza and free cross-country ski trails.
Bethel coffee shop serving excellent espresso, homemade breakfast sandwiches, and local goods.
Movie theater
Historic Bethel movie house with live events, craft cocktails, and house-made popcorn seasonings.
Breakfast restaurant
Casual diner in Bethel serving hearty breakfasts and burgers at prices that won't hurt.
Barbecue restaurant
Southern-style smokehouse in Bethel with house-smoked ribs, pulled pork, and sides that keep locals coming back.
Pub
Basement pub in Bethel with wings, pizza, and live music Thu, Sat. College crowd, steep stairs.
American restaurant
Bethel burger and hot dog spot where the owner, Johnny, and crew treat regulars like family.
Cafe
Bethel bagel spot with NYC-quality flavor and homemade gelato from a residential storefront.
Bethel spot with seafood entrees, live music, and a dragonfly-themed room that feels both rustic and refined.
Hamburger Restaurant
Creative burgers and local brews in a small Bethel spot with serious kitchen chops.
Belgian beer paradise in Bethel with ten-year-aged kegs and housemade desserts.
Grocery store
Bethel grocery with house-made sandwiches, soups, and catering that punches above its weight.
Casual Italian spot in Bethel with fresh pasta, cocktails, and a patio. Service shines when it's on.
Wilderness-themed American fare in a fireplace-warmed lodge. Steaks, burgers, and fresh haddock done right.
Seafood restaurant
Fried seafood spot in Bethel where locals grab haddock and clams without the drive to the coast.
Chinese restaurant
Cantonese and Sichuan spot in Bethel with steamed dumplings and wonton soup that draw regulars back.
Italian kitchen in Bethel where the pizza and wings justify the hype and the service shines.
Northern Italian in Bethel with handmade pizza, chicken francaise, and cocktails from bartender Louis.
Bethel kitchen with craft cocktails and ambitious dishes, near Sunday River skiing.
Takeout restaurant
Takeout pizza and steak bombs in Bethel. Crust done right, when they're on their game.
Mountain lodge restaurant in Bethel with deviled eggs, ricotta toast, and a full bar.
Bethel smoothie bowls and craft teas in a bright, health-focused spot with genuinely friendly staff.
Roadside BBQ in Bethel with smoky brisket, pulled pork, and a legendary $11 sundae.
Bethel grocery with a deli counter, craft beer selection, and a cult following for its big sandwiches.
American Restaurant
Fireside Maine cooking at The Bethel Resort with seafood that shines when it's on.
Ski lodge pub in Bethel with strong cocktails, pizza, and a cozier vibe than the competition.
Bar & grill
Slope-side Italian and grilled fare in Bethel, with fireplaces and a chatty owner behind the bar.
Diner
Classic diner in Bethel serving burgers, reubens, and homebaked toast at fair prices.
Hotel
Historic Bethel resort with spacious rooms, on-site dining, and mountain access.
Sushi restaurant
Sushi and Korean in Bethel with craft beer, wine, and karaoke, porch dining in summer.
Modern Barn in Bethel serves upscale comfort food with standout cocktails and that creme brûlée donut.
