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The Elizabeth Guest House and Restaurant, Bethel, ME

The Elizabeth Guest House and Restaurant

4.7
4.7
139 Reviews
$31 to $50
Latin / Spanish

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Fine dining Latin American and Mediterranean cuisine in a charming Victorian Inn on Main Street in Bethel

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Latin / Spanish, Mediterranean, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (207) 824-1089
  • Website
    http://www.theelizabethmaine.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    32 Main St, Bethel, ME 04217-4010
  • Neighborhood
    Bethel
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Valentine's Day Pre-Fixe Menu

    $95.00 per person

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    This Valentine's Day, experience the warmth and romance of Latin-inspired flavors with our exclusive pre-fixe menu. This carefully curated dining experience brings together bold and vibrant tastes in an intimate setting, perfect for sharing special moments with your loved ones. Enjoy a thoughtfully designed selection of dishes that will set the mood for a memorable evening! *Please note, while we are happy to accommodate all allergies, we do not offer a kids menu. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

Menu

Appetizers

  • Extra Bread (per person)$2.00

    • Oysters - Half Dozen$20.00

      • Oysters - Full Dozen$38.00

        • Poached Shrimp$16.00

          • Scallops Ceviche$18.00

            • Steak Pinchos$18.00

              • Provoletta$14.00

                • **Add Chorizo$5.00

              • Papusa$16.00

                • Mussels$20.00

                  • Beet Salad$11.00

                    • Caesar$16.00

                      • Black Bean Chorizo Stew$12.00

                        Entrees

                        • The Elizabeth Burger$25.00

                          • Rare$0.00
                          • Medium Rare$0.00
                          • Medium$0.00
                          • Medium Well$0.00
                          • Well$0.00
                          • VEGETARIAN BURGER$0.00
                          • **Shrimp$10.00
                          • **Scallop$17.00
                          • **Salmon$14.00

                        • Mushroom Gnocchi$34.00

                          • **Shrimp$10.00
                          • **Scallop$17.00
                          • **Salmon$14.00
                          • Add Scallops$17.00
                          • Add Shrimp$10.00

                        • Entree Papusa (VG option)$32.00

                          • **Shrimp$10.00
                          • **Scallop$17.00
                          • **Salmon$14.00

                        • Roast Chicken$34.00

                          • **Shrimp$10.00
                          • **Scallop$17.00
                          • **Salmon$14.00

                        • Filet$44.00

                          • **Shrimp$10.00
                          • **Scallop$17.00
                          • **Salmon$14.00
                          • Add Scallops$17.00
                          • Add Shrimp$10.00

                        • Braised Lamb$40.00

                          • **Shrimp$10.00
                          • **Scallop$17.00
                          • **Salmon$14.00

                        • Short Rib$38.00

                          • **Shrimp$10.00
                          • **Scallop$17.00
                          • **Salmon$14.00

                        • NY Strip Steak$46.00

                          • **Shrimp$10.00
                          • **Scallop$17.00
                          • **Salmon$14.00

                        • Scallops$36.00

                          • **Shrimp$10.00
                          • **Scallop$17.00
                          • **Salmon$14.00

                        • Sea Bass$44.00

                          • **Shrimp$10.00
                          • **Scallop$17.00
                          • **Salmon$14.00

                        • Halibut$42.00

                          • **Shrimp$10.00
                          • **Scallop$17.00
                          • **Salmon$14.00

                        Desserts

                        • Ice Cream$5.00

                          • Tres Leches$14.00

                            • Churro Sunday$14.00

                              • Cheesecake$10.00

                                • Bread Pudding$9.00

                                  • Chocotorta$15.00

                                    New Year's Eve Prix Fixe

                                    • Caviar Service$50.00

                                      • Chicken Liver Mousse$0.00

                                        • Shrimp Toasts$0.00

                                          • Papas Rellenas$0.00

                                            • Acorn Squash Soup$0.00

                                              • Local Apple and Kale Salad$0.00

                                                • Mushroom Pasta$95.00

                                                  • Seared Chicken$95.00

                                                    • Lamb Chops$95.00

                                                      • Surf & Turf$95.00

                                                        • Poached Pear$0.00

                                                          • Bread Pudding$0.00

                                                            Happy Hour

                                                            • HH *Soup & Bread$6.00

                                                              • HH *Bruschetta$7.00

                                                                • HH *Whipped Feta Dip$6.00

                                                                  • HH* Tostada$3.00

                                                                    Sides

                                                                    • Chips$4.00

                                                                      • Carrots$8.00

                                                                        • Mushrooms$8.00

                                                                          • Broccoli$8.00

                                                                            • Polenta$8.00

                                                                              • Cauliflower$8.00

                                                                                • Brussels$8.00

                                                                                  • Fingerling Potatoes$8.00

                                                                                    Kids

                                                                                    • Kid's Pasta$9.00

                                                                                      • Burger$15.00

                                                                                        Last updated: January 15, 2025

                                                                                        What 139 people are saying

                                                                                        Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                        Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                        4.7
                                                                                        4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                                        • 4.7Food
                                                                                        • 4.8Service
                                                                                        • 4.8Ambience
                                                                                        • 4.5Value

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                                                                                        Review summary

                                                                                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                        The Elizabeth Guest House and Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "great atmosphere." Guests appreciate the "unique dishes" and "attentive service." The menu boasts "phenomenal" food and a "varied wine list," though some find the pricing high. A charming spot for special occasions with standout dishes.

                                                                                        139 Reviews

                                                                                        1. Mark

                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                          Greater Boston

                                                                                          44 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          44 reviews

                                                                                          Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          We went to The Elizabeth for my birthday. It was my first trip to Bethel. It was really very nice. The food was all very good and creative. We loved the Break Service, the carrots, the burger, and the poached pear with wine sauce. It was so well presented and really delicious.

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                                                                                        2. Lee

                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                          New York City

                                                                                          13 reviews

                                                                                          4.0

                                                                                          13 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on January 3, 2025

                                                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                                                          2. Food 4
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Good food with great atmosphere and service. The only issue was that some of our food was not hot.

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                                                                                        3. Jim

                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                          New Orleans

                                                                                          36 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          36 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on January 3, 2025

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 4
                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                          it is the best restaurant in the area. Very good value. Interesting delicious food. Our favorite.

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                                                                                        4. richard

                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                          New York City

                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                          1.0

                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                          Dined on January 1, 2025

                                                                                          1. Overall 1
                                                                                          2. Food 1
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                          What a disappointing New Year's Eve dinner. Our server was the only thing that saved this disaster. We waited 2 hours for our entrees, and the lamb chops arrived undercooked and cold in the middle. The timing in this restaurant is VERY off. It took 30 minutes for our cocktail order to arrive even before we placed a food order. We should have left then. We actually did leave mid-meal, frustrated and annoyed that no one other than our server seemed concerned. With a prix fixe menu on New Year's Eve in a restaurant that was certainly not full, The Elizabeth Inn was a disaster.

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                                                                                        5. bengta

                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                          Greater Boston

                                                                                          11 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          11 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on December 31, 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 3
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Amazing New Years dinner. Food was delicious! Special mention to the delicious squash soup flavored with Bourbon and Maple. I had the Surf n Turf and the Scallops were fantastic! The Strip steak was very good. Service was a little lacking, but I think our waitress was new. Love this restaurant, it’s more… A dining experience. We are so blessed to have such good quality food and hospitality in our town!!! Thank You to the Managers who are always on top of things and happy to accommodate! Highly recommend the Elizabeth!

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                                                                                        6. robert

                                                                                          Greater Boston

                                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on December 31, 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Excellent food. Excellent drinks. Great atmosphere.

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                                                                                        7. Patricia

                                                                                          Maine

                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                          4.0

                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                          Dined on December 30, 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                                                          2. Food 4
                                                                                          3. Service 4
                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                          The food was delicious, but it was disappointing to have to pay for bread ($9). Also we were seated at a high tables with high chairs, and were not given a choice. Prices were on the high side, and one guest ordered scallops on forbidden rice, and the serving was very small. At least add a veg., or more rice. (Veg. sides were also $9 each). We had one server who introduced herself by name, then five minutes later, another server announced she would be taking care of us, with no explanation. Overall a good experience though.

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                                                                                        8. Elizabeth

                                                                                          Greater Boston

                                                                                          3 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          3 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on December 30, 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          The food was phenomenal. Service from Kobe was amazing. She was attentive and helped us with some choices. Dessert was spectacular. This place is top tier.

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                                                                                        9. Jeff

                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                          Greater Boston

                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                          Dined on December 29, 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Excellent food excellent service, worth the effort

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                                                                                        10. omar

                                                                                          New York City

                                                                                          6 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          6 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on December 27, 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Best food we’ve had in years. Unique dishes with use of gentle spices. Everything was artfully presented.

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                                                                                        The Elizabeth Guest House and Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 139 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                                        2 people
                                                                                        7:00 PM
                                                                                        Booked 2 times today
                                                                                        Experiences are available.
                                                                                        Google Map for The Elizabeth Guest House and Restaurant

                                                                                        32 Main St, Bethel, ME 04217-4010

                                                                                        Dining areas

                                                                                        Additional information

                                                                                        • Neighborhood
                                                                                          Bethel
                                                                                        • Hours of operation
                                                                                          Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
                                                                                        • Price
                                                                                          $31 to $50
                                                                                        • Cuisines
                                                                                          Latin / Spanish, Mediterranean, Fusion / Eclectic
                                                                                        • Dining style
                                                                                          Fine Dining
                                                                                        • Dress code
                                                                                          Business Casual
                                                                                        • Parking details
                                                                                          None
                                                                                        • Payment options
                                                                                          AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                        • Additional
                                                                                          Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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