Mountain Social Kitchen & Bar

We got the steak tartar, duck tacos & oxtail toast, followed by a chocolate pot au crème for dessert. The steak tartar was some of the best I've had, not at all over dressed. The duck tacos were wonderful, very heavily seasoned with dried chilies (and possibly a dash of cinnamon) but not overly "spicy" on crispy fresh corn tortillas. The oxtail toast was also wonderful, very rich and almost unseasoned, allowing the flavor of the beef to shine.

After we'd finished our savory plates it struck me that our dishes had covered the gamut of seasoning levels from heavily seasoned (duck tacos), to medium seasoning (steak tartar), to unseasoned (oxtail toast), and I thought that was a pretty cool phenomenon that happened entirely by accident. (If I worked there, I'd suggest that people order a "flight of dishes with different seasoning levels" just for fun.)

As for the pot au creme, it was very rich, smooth and, if 4 ppl just want a few bites each of something sweet, there would have been plenty. Over all, hats off, 5 out of 5 stars 😃

We were staying in Gorham, NH and discovered Salt (local restaurant in town) had closed down. There were no other places with top notch craft cocktails or the upscale food options we were looking for. We didn’t want pizza or BBQ with Gorham being limited with dining options. The host at our B&B recommended taking a 25min drive to Bethel, ME and going to explore the historical section of town that had shops and restaurants. After looking online in Google Maps, Mountain Social Kitchen & Bar popped up with photos of upscale cocktails and decorative food items. Thinking this place was too good to be true, checking the hours of operations, it was indeed open! With plenty of parking on site, we were eager to see the inside of the place. It was beautiful with touches of rustic elegance all throughout making any of the rooms attractive to dine in. We grabbed seats at the bar which felt very cozy with dim lighting. Kelsey our bartender provided excellent service and was great to talk to while having cocktails and small bites. We started off with the Pineapple Express (Mezcal lovers try this) it was beautifully presented and tasted delicious with a light frothy foam on top. Next I tried Fennel Destination (Mezcal lovers try this) also equally as delicious and was light and airy with tastes from the tropics. I tried the Butternut Squash Coconut Curry Soup and it was by far the best I’ve ever had. Recently opening for lunch, Mountain Social was going to be the highlight of our trip with tasting excellence while away in the mountains. Kelsey let us know it had just become Happy Hour and it was $2.00 off specialty cocktails and there were small bites to choose from on the menu. This was even more exciting! We selected the Mussels which were great! For foodies and craft cocktail lovers, you will not get the quality, presentation or ambiance anywhere else in town. It was worth the short drive from NH to discover this gem. Everything was accordingly priced for fresh foods and ingredients. I went back and told our host to let all other guests know if they didn’t mind traveling outside of Gorham to Bethel, they wouldn’t be disappointed. On great weather days, this is the place to be to sit outside on the big patio and enjoy your experience of outdoor dining. I’d come back to Bethel just to eat and drink here. We were so pleased and thrilled to be able to find a place that matched our tastes and qualities we were looking for. 100% recommended for all occasions, you’ll receive nothing less of amazing hospitality and customer service.

I am so glad I walked down Main Street and saw this restaurant's attractive deck and signage, because it did not show up in a Google search for Bethel (ME). I sat on said deck and everything looked so novel and appetizing that I ordered three smaller plates. The coconut curry soup came first, and it was so beautiful to look at with the flowers and pepita garnish. The texture was perfectly creamy and the taste struck a delightful, delicate balance. The bruschetta was next: so light and refreshing, again replete with a perfect harmony of flavors. The next dish to arrive to table was the brussel sprouts, and they were roasted and seasoned to crispy delicacy. Service was great, too. Highly recommend!!!

Absolutely amazing food and incredible service. Tried what seems to be half the menu and can’t wait to try to the rest in the future.

Dinner was exceptional. Duck tacos; some sort of wild kale salad; pork chop and halibut….all 5 star. Blueberry cobbler was also A+. Best meal we had in Bethel over a long weekend.

So happy to see more restaurants join the Bethel dining scene, but especially grateful to have those spaces be places where the staff and management are so lovely. We love to come here to grab a bunch of small plates and drinks (their crafted cocktails are delicious).

Lovely meal with great presentation and a restaurant with ambiance.

Our party had the pork belly, duck tacos, and brussel sprouts to start, and the Chefs Cut, scallops, agnolotti, and pork chop. All were things we’d order again.

Natalie took excellent care of us. The doilies were gorgeous. Will be back.

What a surprise! We didn't expect big city gourmet-level food. Everything was delicious. Even the person who doesn't like Brussels Sprouts liked them in the appetizer.

Great place! I had a ribeye steak and bread pudding for desert. I eat a lot of steak and this was the best ribeye I’ve had in years!!! The desert was also excellent!!!

Gorgeous food and presentation. Long time Sunday River goers and this is by far one of the best meals we have had in Bethel. Loved the Halibut, Lamb Bolognese and Scallop Risotto. Plates to share were delicious, but the Brussels was hands down our favorite. The Botanist presentation and taste was favorite for cocktails.

BEST hummus I have ever tasted! Presentation perfect. Staff friendly. Not inexpensive so save it for a special day out.

Wow, what a place. Kelly who tends bar is a gem. She is attentive, sweet and makes a great Moscow mule. Love her...Natalie is such a positive force who loves old people music, she's awesome. Now let's talk food, I cannot believe how incredible the chefs are, we had Brussel sprouts that were the best ever. Never thought I'd say that about Brussel sprouts, incredible Duck tacos, Sliders are top notch. The lamb bolognese was prepared perfectly. I'm floored by this restaurant/bar. I wish everyone all the best as it just opened in January. I will certainly tell everyone I know that I am floored by Social Kitchen & Bar.

First time here. Most excellent. Very good from start to finish. Apps, dinner, even desert. Atmosphere, service top to bottom great.

Everything about this gem is top notch! The food was phenomenal, staff friendly, presentation impressive, and ambiance rustic and romantic. One of the best restaurants I’ve been to in recent memory!

A hidden gem in downtown Bethel Maine. We stumbled upon it on a Friday night and it was amazing! The food was delicious and the service excellent.

Good hummusï appetizer, beef and lamb sliders. Nice beverage selection.

Cool food. Nice space. Funky and sophisticated.

What a great hidden gem! The food and craft cocktails were amazing, can't wait to go back!!

Delicious and great happy hour specials

Amazing food and service!