Great service, comfortable local space and excellent home…read moreCooked and creative food. Great night! Loved the crunchy salad! Watermelon soup was special. Lots of chartreuse based drinks. Highly recommend as a local foodie experience.

Cold Mountain Cafe is a perfect stop to turn a long drive into a nice date!…read more We definitely recommend this place, it's a solid 4 that comes off like a 5! We've passed through Bethlehem, NH a few of times as we've traveled between Maine and New Hampshire. A couple weeks ago I noticed a glowing little eatery as we hurried west on Route 2 en route to UMass Amherst. I didn't catch the name of the restaurant I'd noticed, but our return l timing worked to stop for dinner in Bethlehem, so as we headed back, Cary scoured Google and Yelp ...and based upon the menus and ambiance, we settled on Cold Mountain Cafe. Turns out this was the spot. Inside was just as welcoming as I'd anticipated. Nothing against small New England towns, ...but IMO you can't EXPECT a well-rounded professional restaurant package when you're in "two-hours-from-anywhere, New Hampshire". And IMHO, sometimes these fresh-movement country places are presented like funky hippy brightly lit hardscaped cafe's with busy chalkboard menus that look like 60's concert posters. Not Cold Mountain Cafe -the music, lighting and decor was perfectly contemporary ...relaxing ...inviting comfortable conversation. The menu and pricing were well thought out, offering an assortment of cultural fare with asian, french, American, East Indian entrees that ranged from smash-burger, pot pie comfort food, to bistro steak and seared scallops. Unexpected additions like bean cake and Indian lamb stew entrees offered a pleasant, funky twist. Entrees ranged from $19 to $38. The two drinks we tried were really great! I had the Brooklyn and Cary had the Espresso Lovers Martini. I think Cary put it perfectly when she said that the Brooklyn was like desert! The espresso martini was notable because it was made with rum, instead of vodka and it used fresh espresso, giving it a luscious Tia Maria feel. Both drinks had a wonderful silky smooth mouth feel. The waitstaff was not uniformed, but in semi-formal server attire with all black garments and waist aprons. The service was friendly, professional and attentive... our waitress brought us some warm crispy tender dinner rolls with garlicky seasoned oil dipping sauce, took our orders at our pace and checked in on us throughout the meal. The mushroom polenta app was great... smooth, creamy and fresh with balanced earthy woodsy and smoky notes. The pea soup was a bit brighter and fresher than I'm used to (growing up in Boston, my mom made the best pea soup ...a more hearty version with pork meat always made in the days following a smoked shoulder meal), but in the New England small town country, farm-fresh motif, we liked the bright, fresh pea flavors... Cary was concerned about what she would order because she was put off by the steak entree's smoked Gouda sauce. So she had the lamb stew, which was a compromise. Me? I'd spent the previous couple of days at a hotel hanging around UMass, which means a lot more carbs than I want... smash burgers, burritos, eggs Bennies... oof! So I definitely was feeling like something light... and decided to be crazy and try the bean cake. Cary's stew was nice. It didn't hit you over the head, but it had balanced signature Indian flavors, and was nicely presented. We're not volume-conscious but both thought it could have had a couple more pieces of lamb. I enjoyed my bean cake -although I don't really have anything to compare it to. The waitress said it was hearty, so I rolled the dice. I'd probably try it again... it flavorful and satisfying. The chèvre and ginger dressing supplied a good level of moisture and flavor notes to the breaded spiced bean and rice patty. I'd add that the plating on a bed of fresh spinach presented a little bit of a challenge as I had to pierce a few baby fresh spinach leafs at a time, then add the bean cake... but it was manageable... The menu changes seasonally, so we're looking forward to checking in on our next pan New England journey.

I have never been let down at the Garden Bar! The ingredients are always super-fresh. The…read morecombinations are endless and the dressing choices are a great twist on the old classics. The portions are generous, they have a unique choice of beverages and sides and their desserts look amazing. Hard to resist! The staff is always friendly and accommodating ...also very patient and helpful while one is trying to make up their mind! I honestly can't wait to return!!

After a quick stop in Biddeford, I stopped in at The Garden Bar counter located at Pepperell Mill…read more(Building 13 lobby). This salad bowl eatery offers made to order bowls with many different combinations of ingredients to choose from and they also offer signature bowls, bottled Everyday Boost cold pressed juices and baked sweets too. There is table seating across from the counter. There were plastic menus and dry erase markers at the counter and I decided to do the build your own bowl ($16 plus tax), marking my choices of ingredients including Choose Two Bases (green leaf & Thai rice noodles), Pick Four Toppings (tomato, roasted corn, sweet potato, kung pao veggies), Pick One Protein (vegan hoisin meatball), Pick One Crunchy Topping (crispy tortilla strips), and Pick One Dressing (jalapeno lime vinaigrette). My bowl was made to order after paying and handing over the marked up laminated menu and was ready to go 5 minutes later. My fusion bowl was very fresh and good flavors with a variety of tasty ingredients in the mix. Now that was a great fresh fusion bowl!

Great little spot to find while traveling. Buffalo chicken wrap was great. Took half home for a…read morelater meal. Fried Haddock a local favorite was excellent! Great find.

I stopped by with a party of 5, and we were quickly seated. Despite the restaurant being busy and…read morethere being only one server, she did a good job being as attentive as she could. Most of my problems had to do with the kitchen. Me and two others in my party ordered the Buffalo Mac and cheese. Another ordered the beef tacos. Basically nothing came out super hot. My Mac and cheese had several bites that were straight up cold. The food came out fast, so i don't think our waitress left it sitting out. But because some bites were cold, I do wonder if the noodles came out of a frozen bag. The beef tacos were also cold. They remade the tacos, so that was good, but the were a bit bland. They did not have enough of the noodles left, so they could not remake the Buffalo Mac and cheese. However they asked me to pick something else. I went with the boneless wings. Those came out very hot and they were very good. It was just a very unfortunate start to the beginning of dinner.

Wow, just wow. Maybe we were just hungry, but this place was terrific!…read more My daughter is vegan and gluten free, but they had a bowl that she really loved! I had a delicious grilled cheese sandwich, not greasy, that is served with a nice-sized bowl of greens and your choice of dressing. Plus you get a side, chosen from among the day's list - I enjoyed the lemon slaw. Not very lemony, but definitely not bogged down with mayo so I dumped it into my salad! Good freshly made food at decent prices. Totally recommend!

My steak panini was perfectly cooked and crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, it had a lot of…read morecomplimenting features. The service was quick, 10 minutes at most, and I didn't have to wait long. The atmosphere was extremely warm, and they had beautiful outdoor seating. My lemonade was very sweet, if you don't like sweet stuff I wouldn't recommend but otherwise have at it!

My husband and I both really enjoy this spot. The salad options are endless. I really enjoy the…read moreCaesar salad with chicken, as well as the juice options. They offer a fun variety of season themed temporary items as well. The service is quick and friendly. The serving sizes are quite ample. The seating is fairly limited, however we have never had an issue with seating.

I want to like this place but the value here is terrible. I got a chicken caesar wrap that tasted…read moregood but for 12.48 after tax, it was not even close to filling enough. There was far too much wrap and not enough chicken/caesar salad. You would think it would come with a side or chips for that price and if not, it better be filling. This was my first time here and I will not be coming back at this value. If I am craving a chicken caesar, I will drive to THOP or Pressed. THOP has a much bigger, more filling chicken caesar for slightly cheaper and Pressed offers a larger wrap that comes with a side pasta salad for a dollar more.

Needing vegetables after chowing down at the Freeport Fall Festival, Salud was the perfect remedy!…read moreWe ordered the tofu goddess salad but swapped in sesame miso dressing. The tofu was really nicely seasoned and the dressing was excellent as well. The restaurant was not at all busy and the service was very attentive. We happen to arrive on a warm and sunny fall day and so we decided to take our salad to go to eat by the water. I think that the restaurant mostly felt like a grab and go place, although there were a few seats available inside and more outside!

Ordered the taco salad and didn't realize I was eating someone's leftovers. The taco meat was not…read moremade to order and the subpar salad was 18 dollars. Eating at this place and thinking it is great , is simply delusional. This is a place for brainwashed uneducated folks.

We stopped at The Natural Pickle for lunch and had a fantastic experience! From the moment we…read morewalked in, the employees were incredibly friendly and welcoming. They chatted with us and made us feel right at home. The food was excellent. I ordered the veggie burger on a fresh pita with lettuce, tomato, onion, and Thousand Island dressing. It was delicious, and the pita was soft, fresh, and perfectly chewy. My husband had the mushroom Swiss burger on a pretzel bun and said it was just as delicious. We also grabbed chips, a Sprite, and a bottle of water to go with our meals. The restaurant was clean, including the bathroom, which is always appreciated. There were a few tables inside if you want to dine in, and the music playing created a fun, relaxed atmosphere. It's also in a great location, making it an easy stop while exploring the area. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and would definitely eat here again the next time we're in the area!

Local owned business!…read more Dang good food! Very pleasant service! Comfortable place to sit and eat! What more do you need? GO!!

Many restaurants are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays in the White Mountains but Rek-Lis was open and…read moreso for a birthday celebration, we went here. They also sent a birthday coupon which provided incentive. Their beers are varied and very good; food is not your typical brewery pizza and pretzels. For food, we got a chicken cali bowl and chicken shawarma roll up. Service was prompt and our waitress took good care of us and reminded me of my coupon even without my ordering their clouded judgement. A nice way to celebrate even if the weather was not sunny. I added a star for their birthday coupon.

Unsure how it would be to have a reception for a wedding at a brewery... And then we came to…read moreREK-LIS BREWING Behind the brewery is a building that is rentable for events such as a wedding reception you walk into a full bar? There's a dance floor area on the side. There's a nice fire pit patio area we walked out back. There was a full coloured area the length of the bar where we sat for dinner and beyond that was a brand-new deck they had added on with cocktail tables then take maybe eight steps down from the deck and you're in a beautiful landscaped grass area that is wooded with fire pits and lights going through throughout the area The service was great never had to wait long for a drink or any type of food and they were always cleaning up quickly as well The food was great too not expecting what to get a very good job bringing it out serving everything came out beautiful we will see you again soon even if it's just to stop in privately no big party LOL Skny-G

Food was awesome, service was even better! Great outdoor chill atmosphere. Highly recommended for a…read morenice relaxing night out for a burger beer and some live music.

Shocked & embarrassed it was my first time after all these years . Amazing pizza & offered by the…read moreslice . Restaurant is way bigger than meets the eye. Clean & a pizza vibe . Very friendly staff . Honestly just impressed . Pizza was great crispy & thin. Great sauce . Meatballs were excellent. I'll def be back & frequently.

Popular venue overlooking Blair Bridge; consistent quality food; staff is seasoned and efficient.-…read morethis basically describes this farm to table restaurant.(no reservations- first come, first seated) We went with neighbors after getting settled in for the next four months. When we arrived, there was a large bus with tourists that had just arrived so we opted to eat in the bar area versus eating outdoors. Our waitress (Trisha) was one of two bar tenders covering a bar that sat about 12 patrons plus about 6 other tables, She took our orders and then was tied up trying to assist others. We only saw her again when she asked if we desired dessert. My Pasta Fattoria had chicken, spinach, bacon , sun-dried tomatoes, garlic and was very enjoyable. My wife had the steak tips. I could not finish mine so I have lunch for another day. Overall, a nice meal and given the circumstances, Covered Bridge covered most needs.

A friend recommended this place while we were in a weekend visit here…read more Parking lot was packed on a Friday night but we were seated as soon as we got there. There was live music in the bar but we wanted to sit for dinner so we sat in the dining room. The water was really great. Brought water to us as soon as we sat down and took our drink order. They had an okay selection of beers on draft but nothing that u really loved. Espresso martini that one of us got was good, not great but good. The ahi tuna bowl was amazing. Our son had it and said that everything was great. My wife had the Cape Cod Rueben, which is her favorite go to and said it was phenomenal. Our daughter got the chicken fingers and fries and said the fries were her favorite. I got a grilled chicken sandwich and the breast seemed a bit cookie cutter and not really fresh. The apples in my sandwich were more like a jar jam and wasn't very good. The brioche bun was okay but overall the sandwich was a disappointment. I will say the basket of fries was the highlight for my meal. I ordered the key lime pie to go and it wasn't very good. The menu said it was world famous and won competitions but in my travels, this was about a 3 out of 10 of all the key lime pies I have had. Overall, our visit was good and they deserve 5 stars for service. If we ever go back, I will try something different. I'd recommend giving it a try.