Known as the home of the original Woodstock, Bethel, New York is 100 miles northwest of New York City. The town is now home to Bethel Center of the Arts, which features a museum commemorating the concert, a 15,000-seat pavilion stage and another outdoor concert venue that can accommodate 30,000 people. For those visiting the museum or attending an event, the Bethel area offers a variety of dining options for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Located in nearby White Lake, the Front Porch Cafe is only 4 miles from Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. The menu changes regularly and incorporates elements of American, French and Mexican cuisine like diver scallops with lime cream or French-cut pork chops with apricot and figs. The bar specializes in martinis and also serves a full range of wine, beer and other cocktails. The hours and days of operation at the Front Porch Cafe vary based on local events. Call ahead before visiting.
Front Porch Cafe
1577 New York Route 17B
White Lake, NY 12786
(845) 583-4838
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Also in White Lake, Buster's Barbecue is 4.5 miles from Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. The restaurant features a variety of barbecued fare like pulled pork, baby back ribs, chicken, kielbasa sausage and fresh fish. All dinners come with the all-you-can-eat buffet of side dishes like smoked potatoes, baked beans, dirty rice, pasta dishes, collard greens, potato salad and coleslaw. The restaurant features a kid's menu and a special arcade to occupy children while they wait for their meals. Buster's Barbecue is open daily for dinner. Indoor and outdoor dining are available, weather permitting.
Buster's Barbecue
1568 New York Route 17B
White Lake, NY 12786
(845) 583-4333
The Lighthouse Restaurant is around 5 miles from the Bethel Center of the Arts in White Lake. The restaurant is family-owned and operated and specializes in Italian cuisine. To start the meal, the restaurant serves a selection of appetizers like mussels marinara and bruschetts. The dessert menu features a variety of pasta dishes like the chicken scarppriella, which consists of boneless chicken breast, sausage and peppercini tossed in a garlic sauce and served over rigatoni. The Lighthouse is open daily for dinner.
Lighthouse Restaurant
New York Route 17B
White Lake, NY 12786
(845) 583-5090
Situated in Mongaup, Blanche's Diner is about 6.5 miles from Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. The restaurant is open daily for breakfast and lunch with a menu that includes eggs prepared to your liking, pancakes, French toast, hot and cold cereals and cheese, onion and western omelets. For lunch, the French onion soup is a house specialty. The restaurant also serves a variety of sandwiches like grilled cheese and baked Virginia ham available on your choice of a roll or toast.
Blanche's Diner
State Route 17B
Mongaup Valley, NY 12762
(845) 583-4279
