When it comes to eating, this area doesn't mess around. Restaurants are more abundant than rocks on the Saco River!
BARTLETT VILLAGE TO THE GLEN INTERSECTION OF 16 & 302:
almost across the street from Sky Valley is Trails End Ice Cream Shop Great ice cream, reasonable prices and a great kids playground. Within a half mile past Sky Valley is Crawford's Pub at The Grand Summit Hotel which is located at the base of Bear Peak Ski Area. Menu looks interesting, but I haven't heard much about it, good or bad. I haven't eaten there yet, so I'll reserve comment. Then we have Matty B's Mountainside Cafe is a Pizza and sandwich place and The Food's great too! Go another mile or so, just past the bridge construction project, The Bernerhoff which serves up Swiss cuisine with white linen, candles and crystal glassware. Where else could you find Lobster and Asparagus Chowder? The prices are reasonable. It's not the place for impatient, whiney children of any age (but, there is a children's menu). For an impeccably prepared meal in a leisurely atmosphere you will enjoy it. Josephs Spaghetti Shed.  I'm told The White Mountain Cider Company is absolutely wonderful. They do Dinner in a brand new facility. You will find it just 3 Miles East of sky valley. The Red Parka Pub is a steak house with salad bar, and a wide variety of main courses. Children are welcomed with their own special menu. The Red Parka also has a lounge with live entertainment. Patch's Market which also houses the Glen Post Office has groceries, beer, wine etc and A cafeteria style eatery that is a popular lunch stop for local workers and truckers. It can be real busy during the noon lunch hour. They are open till 11 p.m. Also in this same neighborhood is Margarita Grille that serves up tasty Mexican surprises. and Good Tail specializing in Lobster either cooked and ready to eat, or alive and ready for you to murder by your own devious methods. They Also sell a wide variety of other fresh seafood items, mostly uncooked, for you to prepare at home. Just up the street from Patch's Market is a Dairy Queen at the Junction of Rte 16 and 302, and don't forget the appropriately named Glen Junction Restaurant They are best at breakfast and lunch. While you wait you can watch the model train travel around the ceiling.

GLEN INTERSECTION TO JACKSON ON ROUTE 16:
If you hook a left on to Route 16 North you will pass by Storyland in about half a mile. Just past Storyland on the right is Kringles another place serving up pizza and subs in a convenience store setting. If you continue on another three miles you will come to Jackson. Drive thru the covered bridge and look for Yesterdays, it will be on the right and has a super breakfast that they don't mind serving all day long. The Thompson House Eatery is also in Jackson. On the menu is the best stir-fried veggies, or a great assortment of special entrees that are prepared with an imaginative touch. Only they can take a meatloaf and make it something simply special! Almost across the street is J-TOWN DELI, a super choice for breakfast or lunch along with quite an assortment of specialty groceries.  Proceeding down Rte 16a, right in the center of Jackson is The Wildcat Tavern, I have not tried it out yet.  Traveling up Rt 16b, up and over the mountain, in about 3 miles is Whitney's Inn n at the base of Black Mountain Ski Area. You can get roast duckling among other things. It's another place where you don't need to go if you're on a tight budget, but for a special night, it's an excellent choice. Marty and Pam Sweeney, who made the Wildcat Tavern Famous have a new endeavor at the Base of Black Mountain in Jackson at the Shovel Handle Pub.   Back down in the Village, at the junction of 16 and 16a, For all you Irishmen (or wanna-bes) out there the Shannon Door Pub is up on the hill, The Mulkerns are always busy cooking up some basic Irish delicacy. Sometimes Corn Beef and Cabbage is on the specials board. They also serve up a great pizza. Be sure to walk right up to the bar to tell em you're there. Also in Jackson is The Red Fox Pub in a huge new building almost across the street from the Covered Bridge in Jackson. They do Breakfast Lunch and Dinner. Their Sunday Jazz-Breakfast Buffet is spectacular...be early (but the Jazz doesn't start till 9a.m.) or prepared to wait a bit to be seated. Judging from the number of cars I see there I'd have to assume it is still as good as ever, (since I haven't been there yet.). Did I mention The Eagle Mountain House. Its one of those grand old hotels that has gracefully survived the years. It is a great place to take that special someone for a special nights dining. While mentioning the fancy places, one of my fussy friends always goes to The Inn at Thorn Hill for the North Carolina striped bass and truffle scented sunchokes (whatever they are).  The setting and atmosphere is sublime and I'd highly recommend it if you're trying to impress someone with your good taste.   For a nice breakfast or Lunch in a country store type setting, try the J-Town Deli, next door to the Golf Course Maintenance building, right on Main Street.  Super sandwiches and bakery products. If I counted right that's more than TWENTY PLACES and we haven't yet traveled ten miles!


Happy Eating!