Located approximately one mile from the center of Bethel is Buster’s BBQ. According to the official Town of Bethel website, Buster’s BBQ was rated as having the best barbeque in the Catskills region. Guests can eat inside or out on Buster’s deck, which overlooks White Lake. Meats at Buster’s are smoked overnight and then basted in a secret barbeque sauce. Buster’s serves pulled pork, St. Louis ribs, baby back ribs and an array of Cajun seafood. Buster’s is kid friendly and equipped with a variety of arcade games.<br /><br />Buster’s BBQ<br />1568 New York 17B<br />White Lake, NY? <br />(845) 583-4333<br />townofbethel.com/businessdirectory/dining2.htm
Located less than two miles outside of Bethel is a fusion restaurant called the Front Porch Café. This restaurant, located in a converted house, serves up American, Asian, French, Italian and Mexican cuisine. The restaurant is backed by Executive Chef Ina Wakstein. The Front Porch Café offers both indoor and outdoor seating with views of White Lake. In addition to the restaurant, Front Porch Café also has a cocktail lounge which serves traditional and unique cocktail beverages to diners. Recommended dishes at the Front Porch Café include the Maryland lump crab cakes with remoulade sauce and the ribeye steak with mustard, roasted garlic and melted parmesan.<br /><br />Front Porch Café<br />1577 New York 17B<br />White Lake, NY?<br />(845) 583-4838<br />thefrontporch.us/
While in the Bethel area, diners can find down-home cooking at the Fat Lady Café. This restaurant, located two miles outside of Bethel, is open daily for lunch and dinner and also serves a Sunday brunch. All food at the Fat Lady Café is made from scratch. The café is situated along the lakeside of Kauneonga Lake and offers both indoor and outdoor seating. Boat access and docking is available. Recommended dishes at the Fat Lady Café include the stuffed flounder and rainbow trout prepared three ways.<br /><br />The Fat Lady Café<br />13 Horseshoe Lake Road<br />Kauneonga Lake, NY? <br />(845) 583-7133?
