Bretton Woods, Bethlehem, Franconia and Surrounding Areas Dining

Dining in the White Mountains

In Bretton Woods & Twin Mountain

The Omni Mount Washington Resort

• 1902 @ The Omni Mount Washington– The 1902, formerly known as the “Main Dining Room,” is the main restaurant at the Mount Washington Hotel. Open for Breakfast and Dinner. Reservations are required for dinner. Dinner is more along the lines of fine dining and upscale casual. The dining room is spectacular and shows a great mix of both the grandeur of the hotel while also being very uniquely New England.

• Stickney’s Steak and Chop Pub– Located on the patio level of the Hotel, Stickney’s is open for Lunch and Dinner. Reservations are required for dinner. Stickney’s provides a great mix of pub fare during lunch and more of a steakhouse vibe during dinner hours. During lunch you can expect a great variety of soups, salads, sandwiches and even pasta and seafood. During dinner, you will be able to find numerous different cuts of steak, more pasta, dishes such as duck, salmon and even venison.

• The Cave– While not a restaurant, this Mount Washington staple is a must see while you are out and about visiting the hotel or finishing up dinner. Open daily during the late nights, The Cave is a prohibition-style speakeasy bar nestled between the old stone walls of the hotel. We highly recommend you check it out! Seating here is first come, first serve and definitely can get very busy on weekends, holidays and during peak business periods of the year.

• 1896 Bretton Arms Dining Room– Located a short distance away from the Omni Mount Washington is the Omni Bretton Arms Inn. Open for breakfast and for dinner with limited hours. Reservations are required and the Inn is only open seasonally so we recommend calling ahead to make sure they are open. The Bretton Arms is fine dining and has a great wine pairing selection to accompany your dinner. The menu changes seasonally as well but is heavily influenced by New Hampshire and Gulf of Maine cuisine.

Bretton Woods Ski Area

• Switchback Grille- Located at the top of the Mountain, Switchback Grille serves lunch and is accessed by taking the Gondola all the way to the top. The Gondola ride followed up by lunch is a great experience especially during the fall season – the views are stunning! However, Switchback Grille is limited in hours during different seasons so make sure to check to see if they’re open before buying your gondola ticket!

• Fabyan’s Station– Located a short distance down the road from the Ski Area, Fabyan’s Station is in a restored train station and serves lunch and dinner with a pub style menu with burgers and pizza as some great options. Fabyan’s is a great and common spot for skiers coming down off the mountain from a day on the slopes, snowmobilers getting off the trail for the day and even backpackers hitting the mountain trails! Service is first come, first serve.

In Twin Mountain

• Munroe’s Family Restaurant– Munroe’s is a local favorite for breakfast and lunch and they do traditional home style breakfast very very well. If you are looking for a good local breakfast spot before hitting the slopes or heading out for a hike, Munroe’s is a great choice.

In Bethlehem

• The Wayside Inn– Located on the town line of Twin Mountain and Bethlehem, The Wayside in is a relatively new addition to the restaurant offerings of the area, but is raved about by many who go. Serving a nice mix of dinner options and if you are looking for something off the beaten path, The Wayside Inn would be a great choice. Check out their special events as well!

• Rek-Lis Brewing Company– Located right in the center of town, Rek-Lis Brewing is a great spot for those looking for some great craft beer within the North Country. Their Lunch and Dinner menu is ever changing with seasonality but there is arguably is no better place to get a beer and a Smashburger- they are phenomenal! If you are just craving a beer or a cocktail, their pint house is located right behind the main restaurant in the back lot. In addition to this, you can bring your canine companion along for the ride during the summer months as their patio is dog friendly!

• A Place Above the Notch– Located just down the street from Rek-Lis, A Place Above the Notch is a great little coffee shop with great coffee, bagels and even pastries. They roast their own coffee in house and it’s a great meeting spot for friends and family.

• Rosa Flamingos– Rosa Flamingos is located right on Main Street in Bethlehem. Don’t get fooled by “Flamingo” in the name, it’s focus leans heavily into Italian and have been doing it well since 1986. With a nice outdoor patio area and bar in the summer time, if you love the idea of a little pasta or pizza out on the patio in the sun, this is a very good spot for you! They even have live music some nights of the week!

• Cold Mountain Cafe– Located right downtown, a short distance away from Rek-Lis, Cold Mountain Cafe is probably the most unassuming cafe out there, yet it is anything but your traditional cafe. Cold Mountain Cafe serves upscale casual dinner in a very small quiet atmosphere. If you are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of somewhere like Rek-Lis and trying to change it up, Cold Mountain Cafe could be a good choice within the Bethlehem area.

• Super Secret Ice Cream– Also located right in downtown Bethlehem, Super Secret Ice Cream has taken off in the past few years and for very good reasons. Being a finalist for multiple James Beard awards, Super Secret Ice Cream prides itself on being as local as local gets and making unique and different flavors with fresh, local and whole ingredients. Their menu changes frequently and they are bound to have something for everyone. However, if you can’t choose, their Ice Cream Flight gets you 6 scoops! Just in case you have trouble deciding!

In Littleton

• Sour’s Taverna– One of the new kids on the block in terms of Littleton’s ever changing restaurant scene, it has made an instant impression. Serving next level cocktails and an ever changing seasonal tapas style menu, Sour’s is easily a tucked away gem in Littleton. If you are looking for an upscale date night spot, Sour’s would be fantastic. The food is phenomenal, cocktails are fantastic and the service excellent. If you want a nice dinner out on the town or maybe just a classy place to grab drinks, Sour’s is an excellent choice.

• Littleton Freehouse Taproom and Eatery– Located on Cottage Street in Littleton, the Littleton Freehouse Taproom and Eatery is within walking distance of Main Street and all the local shops making it a great stop whether you are just passing through or doing some shopping up and down Main Street. Boasting a selection of 16 rotational draft beer lines featuring local or craft beers, the Freehouse is a great stop for beer lovers. They have a very diverse menu of sandwiches, salads and entrees so there is bound to be something for everyone. It’s a great atmosphere for watching the game or perhaps just a casual night out.

• Schilling Beer Co.– Along the banks of the Ammonoosuc River in Littleton is where you will find Schilling Beer Co. a staple of Littleton since 2013. Operating out of a restored gristmill, Schilling Beer Co. has a wide variety of European style lagers and ales for any beer connoisseurs out there. They also have fantastic pizza as well! Looking for something a little bit different? Pay a visit to their Mill Street Kitchen right next door for casual handhelds to accompany your frosty beverage! If you are looking for some cans to take back home, feel free to also pay a visit to their Tap Room for a wide selection!

• Littleton Diner– Towards the end of Main Street is where you will find the Littleton Diner which has been serving traditional homestyle Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner since 1930. It is a staple of Littleton and serves classic New England fare like how so many grew up in this area enjoying. The breakfast might be the most popular of the courses and it isn’t uncommon for the line to start early at the Diner!

• The Little Grille– Another favorite by locals, the Little Grille provides an eclectic mix of options, from a large burger selection to Mexican dishes, seafood, steak and even Brazilian BBQ on some nights!

• Taste the Thai & Sushi House– If you are feeling up for some Thai food, Taste the Thai is excellent. Their sushi is fantastic and they have a great selection of Pad Thai and Stir Fried dishes. They have great curry as well! Overall, they have a great selection and if you are a sushi fan, it doesn’t get any better.

In Whitefield/Jefferson

• Grandma’s Kitchen- Another local breakfast and lunch establishment just past downtown Whitefield heading north. Breakfast here, much like the Littleton Diner, is very good and very consistent – and they have hashbrowns, too! If you happen to be finding yourselves in Whitefield, perhaps partaking in some water activities on Forest Lake or Mirror Lake, Grandma’s Kitchen would be a good breakfast stop!

• The Water Wheel– Keeping our theme going of breakfast, The Water Wheel, located between Jefferson and Gorham, is also an excellent breakfast spot and has been a local hangout for decades. The portions are more than generous and it has a nice quaint little gift shop attached to it. It’s certainly a charming little spot to go and visit.

• Inn at Whitefield– Operating out of an old inn, the Inn at Whitefield is a cozy reclusive spot to grab a bite to eat. Often a favored local hang out spot for Thursday night trivia, the Inn also sometimes features live music as well! It is a very charming spot and the staff are excellent! A great option to grab dinner before catching a show at the Weathervane Theater next door. Open seasonally.

In Lancaster

• Copper Pig Brewery– If you happen to be spending any time in Lancaster and are a fan of craft beer, the Copper Pig is a must stop. Located inside an old brick bank building at the intersection entering town from Whitefield or Jefferson, the Copper Pig is a great spot, especially in the summertime when they have their extensive patio along the river open. It is a great spot to grab a beer with friends and you cannot beat the view and the atmosphere! The staff is super friendly, they have a great Sunday Brunch and the beer is awesome. Next time you happen to be heading through Lancaster, make sure you make a pit stop.

• Scorpios Pizzeria and Sports Pub– Scorpios is another local spot that serves up a variety of different options and their pizza is some of the best in Lancaster. They have an extensive outside seating during the summer months and their atmosphere inside appeals very heavily to the sports fan in all of us. As the name implies, they have a great pizza selection, calzones, wraps, chicken sandwiches and more. However, they are cash only.

In North Conway / Bartlett / Jackson

• May Kelly’s Cottage– May Kelly’s specializes in traditional Irish food and it is fantastic. Residing within this home that is almost a maze of twists and turns, it holds a tremendous amount of Irish charm. The menu is extensive and has something for everyone – whether it is your first time having Irish food or your 20th. May Kelly’s is a very good time.

• Muddy Moose Restaurant and Pub– Probably one of the busier spots in town, the Muddy Moose serves up good food in a cozy lodge like atmosphere. It is very kid friendly and often is very very busy during school vacation weeks. It has a good mix of comfort food from burgers, wings, pasta and seafood.

• Red Fox Bar and Grille– Located just outside the quaint village of Jackson, the Red Fox Bar and Grille is also a major restaurant in the area serving comfort food and more. They have an almost never ending list of options. Whether you are looking for Steak Tips, Pot Roast, Meatloaf, or seafood, odds are they probably have it and it’s pretty good! Their Spinach Dip is crazy good!

• Moat Mountain Smokehouse and Brewing Co. – If you are in North Conway and craving some BBQ and or beer, the Moat Mountain Smokehouse and Brewing Co. has a great menu of your regular pub fare but also BBQ with Smoked Brisket and Pulled Pork. They also have wood fired pizzas, sliders and a great selection of beer to top it off!

• Big Dave’s Bagels and Deli– Kinda a local gem, Big Dave’s Bagels are some of the best around. Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Big Dave’s makes their bagels from scratch every single day and makes some fantastic breakfast sandwiches. They also have a deli inside with all sorts of great sandwich staples, but the bagels are the star of the show and they have options of basically every bagel you could ever ask for. They are a must stop if you happen to be doing some outlet shopping at Settler’s Green!

• Leavitt’s Bakery– Leaving North Conway brings you to another local gem in Leavitt’s Bakery, specializing in homemade donuts that are to die for. In addition, they make pastries, cakes, pies and everything in between. Leavitt’s is a great spot if you are looking for a little sweet treat to start your day!

• The Metropolitan Coffeehouse– “The Met” as it is often referred to, has two locations in North Conway, one down on Main Street along the shopping corridor and near the North Conway Scenic Railroad and one in the Settler’s Green shopping outlets. So whether you are down on Main Street getting ready to board the train or over doing some shopping at Settler’s Green, The Met is a great spot to get a little caffeine kick and has a great selection of coffee, specialty drinks and grab and go breakfast items.

• 1869 Room at The Wentworth– If you are looking for a fancy date night spot, look no further than the 1869 Room at The Wentworth, a hotel in Jackson, NH. The menu is ever changing seasonally, they pride themselves on the freshest quality of ingredients they can find and have very good reviews. I would highly encourage making reservations here just to make sure you get a spot especially if the hotel is very busy. I would also call as well on peak business hours just to be safe that the restaurant is open to the public during those times.

• Forty at Thorn Hill– Located inside of The Inn at Thorn Hill in Jackson, Forty at Thorn Hill is a fine dining restaurant with an ever changing menu. While it is on the pricer side, Forty at Thorn Hill is a great date night destination spot with a cozy and romantic ambiance. Located in Jackson, it is not far from North Conway but just off the beaten path enough to give you that quaint New England charm.

• White Mountain Cider Co.– Providing a warm, cozy and inviting atmosphere, the White Mountain Cider Co. is an upscale restaurant with a great selection of dinner options as well as a full service bar and even a market attached to the building. A nice date night spot or family dinner, the White Mountain Cider Co. is a great choice located on the edge of North Conway in the town of Bartlett.

In Lincoln

• Basecamp Brewing Co.- Formerly known as One Love Brewery, Basecamp Brewing Co. is a casual spot to grab a bite to eat, whether you are getting ready to hit the slopes or the trails around Lincoln. Serving a wide variety of sandwiches, hearty entrees, and appetizers, with a revolving cocktail list as well as their own draft beer, Basecamp Brewing Co. is an updated look on a Lincoln institution.

• Lincoln Diner– The Lincoln Diner is a new addition to the food scene in Lincoln. Formerly serving as Roger’s Redliner Diner in Portsmouth, this 1950s diner was relocated up I-93 to Lincoln where it now serves as the Lincoln Diner. Serving American and New England classics for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

• Black Mtn. Burger Co.– Black Mtn Burger Co. like the name implies, has a fantastic selection of burgers of all various types and toppings. In addition, they also have a great selection of other sandwiches as well. They also have other favorites, like Chili, Mac and Cheese and a very extensive appetizer list.

• Woodstock Inn Brewery– Located in nearby North Woodstock, the Woodstock Inn Brewery is another local institution. Their menu is extremely extensive from a great selection of seafood to pizza, sandwiches and salads. They have a great draft beer selection as well and have extensive bar seating as well as a fireplace. They even make their own Root Beer in house and it is very very good!

• Gordi’s Fish and Steak House- Owned and operated by the same family for 40 years, Gordi’s Fish and Steak House has an extensive selection of steaks and beef as well as seafood and if you are feeling like you want a little of both, they have plenty of Surf and Turf options! In addition, they also have a variety of pasta dishes, and handhelds.

Activities in the White Mountains