— Our Story
Built by hand.
Run with heart.
Modern Barn is a family-owned, fiercely local restaurant built around seasonal Maine ingredients, award-winning wines, and warm, genuine hospitality.
Jessica and Michael Stasinos opened Modern Barn with a simple belief: that fine dining and genuine warmth are not opposites. Six years later, that belief shapes every plate, every pour, and every welcome at the door.
Jessica & Michael Stasinos
Owners & Founders
— The Beginning
A 19th-century barn.
A lifelong dream.
Nestled in the White Mountains of western Maine, Modern Barn occupies a lovingly restored 19th-century barn on Summer Street in Bethel. Exposed beams and corrugated steel carry the bones of the original structure — now home to a kitchen shaped by decades of hospitality expertise.
Michael brings a chef's precision and a deep respect for Maine's seasonal bounty. Jessica brings the warmth, the eye for detail, and the front-of-house instinct that makes every guest feel at home. Together, they built something Bethel didn't know it needed — and now can't imagine without.
The menu leans into handmade pasta, slow braises, and cold-water seafood built for winter appetite. Fine dining standards, built for everyday living.
— What We Believe
The Modern Barn Philosophy
01
Fiercely Local
We source from Maine farms, fishermen, and producers whenever possible. The menu changes with the seasons because the ingredients demand it — not because it's fashionable.
02
Craft Without Pretense
Fine dining technique applied to food that feels like a meal, not a performance. We take the cooking seriously so you don't have to take yourself seriously.
03
The Wine Matters
175+ selections curated with genuine passion. Burgundy, Barolo, emerging American Northeast producers — and a sommelier who loves talking about all of it.
04
Genuine Hospitality
Every guest should feel like a neighbor. Whether you drove three hours or walked from down the street, the welcome is the same.
The Oyster Room
The Bar
Wine Spectator
Award of Excellence
OpenTable
Diners' Choice Award
Bethel Maine
Best Fine Dining
— Come See Us
Tuesday through Saturday.
Dinner from 4 PM.
19 Summer Street · Bethel, ME 04217 · (207) 824-3003