Source Weekly Restaurant Guide 2021

• RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR • ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

• FOOD CART OF THE YEAR • ROOKIE FOOD CART OF THE YEAR

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Restaurant Guide 2021 Whether it’s indoor dining or only takeout and delivery, these local restaurants are still working hard for you It is an understatement to say that it’s been a tumultuous year for restaurants near and far—and this guide you hold in your hands is intended to show them a little love.

Use the following pages to give you some fresh ideas about where to go for foods that are spicy and savory, fresh or even delivered fast to your door… whatever your fancy, chances are Central Oregon’s food scene can deliver. Our local restaurants are more diverse than ever, and now more than ever, they could use our support.

To assemble this guide, our staff spends countless hours contacting the businesses listed here—and we’re sad to report that dozens you saw in this guide last year haven’t made it to 2021. Whether it’s through gift cards, our Source Perks program, patio dining, takeout, delivery—or someday again soon, indoor dining—support your local restaurants when and how you can.

And while we’ve verified the info found here, with things changing daily, it’s always worth double checking on an establishment’s hours before you embark on a night out.

And finally, we’d like to extend our congratulations to the honorees named as Restaurant of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Food Cart of the Year and Rookie Cart of the Year. Our ace team of foodies—with the support of food contributors past and present—have weighed in to name this year’s winners. Read on, and then join us in congratulating them on their success!

Bend Restaurant Listings La Pine Restaurants Redmond Restaurants Sisters Restaurants Sunriver Restaurants On the cover: Kathie Reid-Bevington of Just Around the Bend Cookies started her home-based, custom cookie business in October 2019 after retiring from a 20-year academic career at California State University, Fresno. She had moved to Bend in August 2018 and desired to continue working, but with the flexibility to spend time with her husband. Having started decorating cookies for her staff while in Fresno, opening the cookie business feeds her creative and entrepreneurial spirit while giving her that flexible schedule.

Just Around the Bend Cookies is on Instagram and Facebook, and Kathie can also be reached by email (justaroundthebendcookies@gmail. com) or by phone (303-588-8014).

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Aloha Café

547 NE Bellevue Dr., alohacafebbq.com 541-382-5662. Tue-Sat 10am-8pm

Specializing in Hawaiian barbecue, this east side cafe has some of the best deals in town, $8.45 gets you a generous helping of meat with rice or noodles and a delicious side!

Anthony’s at the Old Mill

475 SW Powerhouse Dr., anthonys.com 541-389-8998. Tue-Thu 4-8pm, Fri-Sat 2-9pm, Sun 2-8pm

With sustainable seafood and great views of the Deschutes River and the Les Schwab Amphitheater, Anthony’s has earned its reputation as a favorite local spot. The seafood grill has been a staple in the heart of the Old Mill for over a decade, featuring a broad selection of Northwest wines.

Ariana Restaurant

1304 NW Galveston Ave., arianarestaurantbend.com 541-330-5539. Tue-Sat 5-10pm

Seasonal, organic and sustainable dishes blend Northwest cuisine with European and Mediterranean influences. While proteins like duck and filet mignon are staples, this creative kitchen also ventures into the more adventurous, including a five-course tasting menu that changes weekly.

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BEND 10 Barrel Brewing Co. Pub & Brewing Facility 62950 NE 18th St., 10barrel.com 541-241-7733. 11am-11pm daily

The same yummy pizzas, salads and other delights as the original west side brew pub, but in an expansive new east side location adjacent to 10 Barrel’s brewing facility. If you’re an east sider, why bother with the crowds on Galveston when you can get your trucker hats and modern pub food here, too?!

10 Barrel Brewing Co.

1135 NW Galveston Ave., 10barrel.com 541-678-5228. 11am-11pm daily

Anticipate spending some time with an eager crowd around the fire pit. The pub attracts the après-skiers and offers a great choice for Bend’s fun-seeking audience.

10 Below

10 NW Minnesota Ave., oxfordhotelbend.com 541-382-1010. 7am - 10pm daily The restaurant offers one of the most distinct atmospheres in town, with its modern décor and food with standout flavor profiles. The food is quintessential northwest—fresh, organic fare with varied inspiration. No delivery, but takeout through in-house and curbside pickup.

5 Fusion & Sushi Bar

821 NW Wall St., 5fusion.com 541-323-2328. 4pm-8:30pm daily

Dishes are well presented, portioned and considered, giving Central Oregonians an impressive Asian fusion destination. 5 Fusion has an underrated menu of starters, but they are also known for their top-notch sushi. Excellent service, signature cocktails and an affordable happy hour are a few of 5 Fusion’s strongest assets.

900 Wall

900 NW Wall St., 900wall.com 541-323-6295. Mon-Wed 3-9pm, Thu 3-9:30pm, Fri-Sat noon-9:30pm, Sun noon-9pm

900 Wall serves modern American food heavily inspired by Italian and French cuisine. Its menus are seasonally inspired and responsibly sourced. The menu is studded with delightful seasonal dishes focused around the freshest produce. Finally, the wine list, oh, the wine list. Have a flight or two or three.

9th Street Village

911 SE Armour St., 9thstvillage.com/ 541-316-8141. Noon-9pm daily

Bevel Brewing Company provides the drinks, four food carts to satisfy any craving you have and an art studio. Food carts include Aina Kauai Style Grill, Taqueria El Nava, Southern Accent Bend and Nosh Street Food.

Á la Carte

725 NW Columbia St., facebook.com/friesalacarte 541-728-3849. 11am-9pm daily

Using only high quality potatoes, the menu includes staples like fries drowned in gorgonzola and bacon, carne asada fries, sweet potato curry fries, and surprisingly flavorful salads.

Abby’s Legendary Pizza

1115 Northeast Third St., abbys.com/locations/oregon/bend 541-382-7372. 11am-9pm Sun-Thu, 11am10pm Fri-Sat

15 rotating beer taps. Family fun. Pizza. What more could you ask for?

Abe Capanna’s Detroit Pan Pizza + Italian

566 Mill View Way, 8handshospitality.com/ 541-390-3285. Noon-9pm daily A Detroit Pan Pizza/Italian cart at the Warming Hut in The Old Mill. Abe’s is a homage to “old school”, “red sauce” pizzerias.

Active Culture

285 NW Riverside Blvd, activeculturecafe.com/ 541-241-2926. 9am-8pm daily

Bowls, salads and yogurts made with whole grains, organic ingredients and fresh fruits and vegetables.

Agia Sophia Coffee Shop & Bookstore 155 NE Greenwood Ave, 541-388-3249. 8am-5pm daily

Agia Sophia is established to pierce through the mindset of our seductive, fast-paced culture by providing a real social networking experience: sharing life with friends over a hot cup of coffee, tea, or delicious treats! Think coffee with meals, pastries and desserts to satisfy the customers’ physical hunger, while our selection of books and events nourishes the spiritual and intellectual appetite.

Aina Kauai Style Grill

911 SE Armour Rd., facebook.com/ainahawaiianbend/ 541-808-5868. Noon-8pm Thu-Mon

Craving the food you had back in Hawaii? This is the ono spot to fulfill your cravings. Hawaiian-style eats including poke bowls, smoked meats, katsu and the signature chili pepper chicken—already getting accolades for being the “best chicken ever.”

The Ale Apothecary

30 SW Century Drive, thealeapothecary.com 541-797-6265. 3-7pm Thu-Sat Futuristic old-world brewery. The Ale Apothecary is a vintage-batch oak barrel brewery located near GoodLife Brewing and Volcanic Theatre Pub.

The Astro Lounge

939 NW Bond St., astroloungebend.com 541-388-0116. 2-11pm daily

Defying its first impression of being just another watering hole, Astro currently offers a menu of fried food and premade sandwiches. One-of-akind house drinks that can come in gallon-sized martini glasses ready to share and a full menu served till the doors close.

AVID Cider Co. Taproom

550 SW Industrial Way, atlascider.com 541-633-7757. Mon-Wed noon-9pm, Thu-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun noon-9pm Inspired by the landscape, culture, and the abundance of fruit in the North West, AVID Cider Company, a family-run business, is dedicated to creating hard cider using sustainably sourced and local ingredients.

Awbrey Glen Golf Club

2500 NW Awbrey Glen Dr., 541-385-6011. 11:30am-8pm Wed-Sat

Always open to the public, Awbrey Glen Restaurant offers a relaxing atmosphere with delicious cuisine, a full bar and local microbrews on tap. A beautiful patio, spectacular views of the Cascades and plenty of parking make this “hidden gem” well worth a visit.

Backporch Coffee Roasters Newport Ave.

1052 NW Newport Ave., backporchcoffeeroasters.com 541-617-3984. Mon-Fri 6:30am-6pm, SatSun 7am-5pm

A solid Bend coffee house serving directly traded and locally roasted coffee. This is a local destination spot in the early morning.

Alebrije

42 NW Hawthorne Ave., 541-610-2698. Mon-Thu 10am-9pm, Fri-Sat 10am-10pm, Sun noon-9pm

The most fresh and authentic Mexican food in town, hands down! Popular menu items include enchiladas, handmade corn tortilla tacos, and the Oaxacan playuba.

Editor’s note: All listings have been verified by a real-live human as of April 2021—but things change, so when in doubt, call ahead.

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Backporch Coffee Roasters Drive Up

1075 15th St., backporchcoffeeroasters.com 541-382-0005. Mon-Fri 6:30am-6pm, SatSun 7am-5pm Backporch Coffee Roasters’ newest addition — a convenient drive-up coffee spot!

Backporch Coffee Roasters Downtown

55 NW Franklin Ave Suite 168, backporchcoffeeroasters.com Mon-Fri 6:30am-6pm, Sat-Sun 7am-5pm One of three locations of this well-loved—and deservedly so—coffee houses in Bend.

Backporch Coffee Roasters Greenwood Ave.

706 NE Greenwood Ave. #140, backporchcoffeeroasters.com 541-678-5458. Mon-Fri 6:30am-6pm, SatSun 7am-5pm

A bastion of great coffee on Bend’s east side. One of three locations throughout the city, offering great coffee, pastries and roasted coffee.

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The Backyard Brick Oven Pizza & Pub

63130 NE Lancaster St., thebackyardpizza.com 541-306-6393. Sun-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm Delicious brick oven pizzas, tasty brews, sports and a casual atmosphere. A solid lineup of pizzas and pub fare on Bend’s growing northeast side.

Bad Boys BBQ Bend

63063 Layton Ave, badboysbbq-rdm. square.site/bend 458-218-1499. 3-8pm Thu, 12-8pm Fri, 127pm Sat

Get Smokey Tender Brisket, Pulled Pork. Lemon Herbed Pulled Chicken, Baby Back Ribs, Original Sides and more. Takeout from the window DoorDash Delivery GrubHub Delivery.

Baldy’s Barbeque Eastside

2670 NE Hwy 20, baldysbbq.com 541-388-4227. Tues-Thu 11:30am-8pm, FriSat 11am-9pm

Living up to the title as Bend’s Best BBQ since 2005, as voted by the Source’s reader poll, Baldy’s meats are tender, delicious and smoked to that sweet spot between crisp and juicy; literally mouth-watering.

Baldy’s Barbeque Westside

235 SW Century Dr., baldysbbq.com 541-385-7427. Tues-Thu 11:30am-8pm, FriSat 11am-9pm

Last time we visited this spot, a friend said, “I am never cooking again.” Which we took to mean, they’ll be eating at this spot from now until infinity.

With tender meats that ride a glorious line between crisp and juicy, and three locations, there’s no reason not to let Baldy’s cook for you every night.

Bamboo Room

530 SE Third St., on facebook 541-389-8880. Tue-Sat noon-8pm, Happy Hour 3-7pm

This spot features heavy-handed helpings of Chinese food from the upstairs eatery and a sampling of Bend’s best automated video poker machines, plus a full bar.

Bangers & Brews

1288 SW Simpson Ave., facebook.com/bangersandbrews/ 541-389-2050. 11:30am-8pm Tue-Sat

A family-owned spot serving brats—and you guessed it, brews too. Whether they’re served with the homemade garlic aioli, or the chicken basil or chicken jalapeno option, these brats are anything but ordinary.

Barrio

915 NW Wall St., barriobend.com 541-389-2025. 11am-8pm Tue-Thu, 11am9pm Fri-Sat

There’s a difference between Spanish and Mexican food and Barrio does a delicious job embracing Spanish food with an added American twist. Start with a margarita (of course), and then feast on traditional tapas or the paella—the house specialty.

Barrio Food Truck

1661 NE 4th St, barriobend.com/truckmidtown Daily 11am-close

The popular downtown restaurant, serving delish Mexican and Spanish delights, serves up its specialties at its second cart at the Midtown Yacht Club.

Baskin Robbins Bend

61535 S Hwy 97, 541-633-8662. 11am-10pm daily

The colorful ice cream parlor chain known for its many flavors plus sorbet & yogurt.

Bend Public House

OPEN DAILY 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM 1044 NW Bond St. Bend, OR 97703 — (541) 382-9242

We can't thank you enough for your patronage over the years and will continue to show you our appreciation with every to-go beer and food order we prepare for you. Join us today for our ever-changing craft beer lineup and delicious food.

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Beach Hut Deli

852 NW Brooks St., beachhutdeli.com 541-639-3115. 10am-6pm daily

A surf-themed deli franchise with an outdoor fire pit and a full bar. Open daily for breakfast sandwiches, amazing lunch salads and sandwiches, all in a fun and family friendly environment.

Bellatazza

869 NW Wall St., bellatazza.com 541-318-0606. 7:30am-5pm daily

With a spacious patio on Wall Street, Bellatazza is a frequent pit stop for downtown shoppers. Most recently Bellatazza added a Sunriver location to its lineup.

Ben and Jerry’s

680 SW Powerhouse Dr, #101., restaurantji.com/or/bend/ben-and-jerry-s-/ 541-312-8115. Noon-8pm Sun, noon-9pm Mon-Thu, noon-10pm Fri-Sat All the flavors you love from Ben & Jerry’s!

Bend Bowls

911 SE Armour St., facebook.com/bendbowls 541-241-0189.

Healthful bowls filled with veggies and other good stuff, served up in a mobile food truck. Available for events or catering.

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Bend Brewing Company

1019 NW Brooks St., bendbrewingco.com 541-383-1599. 11am-9pm daily

During the summer, their outdoor patio offers a view of the river and a great spot to soak in the sun while sipping one of their award-winning ales.

The happy hour Sriracha cauliflower is a must and Tuesday is Locals’ Day with discount pints.

Bend Burger Company

1939 NE 3rd St., bendburger.com 541-382-1914. 11am-9pm daily

This Bend burger joint offers 12 burger options, as well as steak and chicken sandwiches, salads and soups. All the sauce is house-made with a secret seasoning.

Bend Burgz N Dogz

745 SW Columbia St., 541-610-4969. Daily 11am-9pm

All American Hamburgers, Hotdogs and Milkshakes, made one at a time at The Lot.

Best Western Premier

1082 SW Yates Drive, bestwesternpremierbend.com 541-389-8800. 4-10pm daily

Takeout and delivery: in house and curbside pickup, Ubereats, Grubhub, Postmates

Bevel Craft Brewing

911 SE Armour Rd. Suite B, bevelbeer.com/ 541-972-3835. Mon-Sat noon-9pm, Sun noon-8pm Located in the heart of the 9th Street Village, a new brewery with trivia nights and a wide selection of their house crafted brews.

Big Dog Growlers

61160 S Highway 97, bigdoggrowlers.com 541-419-8225. Tue-Fri 3-6pm, Sat-Sun 2-6pm

Bend Golf & Country Club

Offering over 31 taps of craft beer, ciders and Kombucha, Big Dog has growlers, crowlers cans or sit and enjoy a pint.

Pub fare and classic soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, pasta and seafood. Located at a private club, with the restaurant open to the public.

680 SW Powerhouse Dr. #1004, konamixplate.com 541-633-7378. Tue-Sat 11:30am-7pm

61045 Country Club Dr., bendgolfclub.com 541-382-3261. 11am-8pm Tue-Sun

Big Island Kona Mix Plate

Bend Mountain Coffee

Get your Kalua pork, teriyaki and bulgogi beef on at this solid Hawaiian joint, featuring signature mix-and-match plates and sides.

A coffee shop in downtown Bend.

Big O Bagels - Eastside

180 NW Oregon Ave., on Facebook 541-317-4881. Mon-Fri 8am-3pm

Bend Pizza Kitchen

2755 NW Crossing Dr., bendpizzakitchen.com 541-647-1819. Daily 11:30am-8:30pm

Sixteen rotating taps, community events and delivery of wine and beer, all have made BPK a local favorite. Located in NorthWest Crossing, and serving more than 70% of its ingredients organic and/or locally sourced, BPK is a good choice for good times and great food.

Bend-O Bento Japanese Kitchen 1375 SE Wilson Ave #105, 541-323-3357. 10:30am-3pm Mon-Fri

Bend-o Bento Japanese Kitchen serves authentic Japanese lunches. Menu items include the chicken teriyaki bento, tofu steak bento, miso soup, and chicken curry.

2625 NE Butler Market Rd., facebook.com/bigobagels 541-306-4096. Daily 7am-2pm

Dozens of bagel choices, and yummy bagel sandwiches.

Big O Bagels - South

61419 S Hwy 97, facebook.com/bigobagels 541-317-3924. Daily 7am-2pm

A solid choice for a solid bagel or bagel sandwich.

Big O Bagels - Westside 1032 NW Galveston Ave., facebook.com/bigobagels 541-383-2446. Daily 7am-2pm

Popular among both fast-moving professionals and powder hungry skiers and boarders, Big-O is the quick one-stop for Strictly Organic Coffee and a bagel sandwich.

Big Ski’s Pierogi

536 NW Arizona Ave, on Facebook.

541-706-0050. 11am-8pm daily

Polish food cart with a rotating selection of dozens of pierogis, open seasonally at Goodlife Brewing.

Birdies Cafe

1444 NW College Way, birdiescafebend.com 541-728-0753. Wed-Sun 7:30am-1pm Americana-themed food and probably the restaurant with the most pug pictures in town, this conveniently located breakfast and lunch spot at the bottom of college way is a fuel for students, families and everyone else.

Bistro 28

61615 Athletic Club Dr., bistro28.com 541-728-0065. Fri-Sat 5-9:30pm

This innovative dining concept comes from the owners of Bend’s beloved Zydeco restaurant and offers the same great level of quality. The menu is eclectic and delicious. Innovative cocktails, great service and a large patio make this a date night or family dinner fave.

The Bite

19860 7th Street, thebitetumalo.com/ 541 610-6457. Daily 11am-9pm.

Food carts. In Tumalo. Yes, you heard that right!

A great covered seating area and a roving cast of cart characters.

Black Bear Diner

1465 NE Third St., blackbeardiner.com 541-312-8327. Daily 6am-8pm

All-American diner? Check. Breakfast with gravy?

Of course. With a delicious pie selection and a kitschy yet comfy atmosphere, this is the go-to for classic family friendly diners and beyond.

The Blacksmith Restaurant

211 NW Greenwood Ave., bendblacksmith.com 541-318-0588. 4-10pm daily

The menu matches the rustic but refined surroundings. The Blacksmith’s “New Ranch Cuisine” features upscale comfort food like Campfire Trout and Dungeness Crab Corndogs. Choices from the range, the garden, and the sea offer something to satisfy every diner.

Bledsoe Family Winery

555 NW Arizona Ave. #198, bledsoefamilywinery.com 541-797-6502. Tue-Fri 2-9pm, Sat 1-9pm, Sun 1-6pm.

The Bend home of Bledsoe Family Winery and Doubleback Winery, owned by former NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe and his wife, Maura, featuring an expansive tasting room, a private room for events and an outdoor space in The Box Factory complex.

The Bleu Rooster

1424 NE Cushing Dr., thebleurooster.com 541-598-4849. Tue-Sun 11am-8pm

Two chefs teamed up to create this globally inspired menu, featuring shrimp & grits, a Cubano, loaded fries and more.

Blissful Spoon

65 NW Newport Ave., blissfulspoon.com/ 541-241-8181. Tue-Wed 9am-6pm, Thu-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 9am-3pm

After spending several years selling granola and other delights at area farmers markets, Miki and Kamal Bakkari took the plunge and opened this Mediterranean spot, featuring breakfast, lunch and dinner, including tapas, wine and sweet treats to stay or to go.

Board in Bend

536 NW Arizona Ave., 541-231-7123. Wed-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-6pm Charcuterie boards featuring meats, cheeses, seafood and other snacks, to go or to eat right at The Podski.

Bogey’s Burgers

2115 NE Hwy 20, bogeysburgers.com 541-241-2890. Mon-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm

Burgers, fries, shakes, wings, salads and ice cream.

Sounds like a family night out!

Boneyard Pub

1955 NE Division St., boneyardbeer.com 541-241-7184. Noon-9pm Sun-Thu, noon10pm Fri-Sat

Finally—Boneyard has a brew pub! Their new location boasts a spacious dog-friendly patio and two bars. With fare ranging from wings to a tasty vegan jackfruit bowl, there’s sure to be something for every beer-loving Bend-ite.

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Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and order through our website or call in for pick up. Delivery available through Grubhub or Uber eats.

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Bonta - Natural Artisan Gelato 920 NW Bond St. Suite 108, 541-306-6606. 11am-10pm daily

Bontà – bōn-tà, n. the Italian term for goodness or the quality or state of being good; the nutritious, flavorful, or beneficial part of something. We churn pure, creamy gelato, in small batches with simple ingredients from the Northwest.

Bos Taurus Steakhouse

163 NW Minnesota Ave, bostaurussteak.com/ 541-241-2735. 5-11pm daily Bos Taurus is a boutique chef driven American steakhouse located in the heart of Downtown.

With a complete renovation to a refined modern chic look, full bar with custom craft cocktails, and the best ingredients from around the world, Bos Taurus is the perfect spot to celebrate, meet, or dine for no particular reason.

Boss Rambler Beer Club

1009 NW Galveston Ave., bossrambler.com/ 1-8pm daily Opened by a team of beer enthusiasts who have worked in other area breweries, Boss Rambler is a bright, inviting space with mid-century flair, serving their own beers, as well as collaboration beers made with other brewers in the state.

Bowtie Catering Co

18575 SW Century Drive, 541-241-8711. 11am-5pm Mon-Sat

Bowtie Catering takes pride in customized menus that fit the needs of any special occasion. Featuring locally sourced and gourmet ingredients, bowtie executes delicious cuisine with high-quality presentation and excellent service.

Boxwood Kitchen & Supper Club

330 SW Powerhouse Drive, Bldg. C, Suite 150, boxwoodkitchen.com 541-797-0182. Tue-Sun 5-9pm

Attractive plates and well-crafted meals are the name of the game here. Dinners include hanger steak with chimichurri, fish of the day and a full plate of braised pork shank with German-style potato dumplings.

Breakfast Club

378 NE Greenwood Ave., on Facebook.

541-312-8393. 6am-1pm Wed-Sat, Sun 7am-1pm A cozy steak and eggs joint on Bend’s main drag where the pancakes are stacked high and the coffee is always hot and fresh.

Brickhouse Steakhouse - Bend 5 NW Minnesota Ave., brickhousesteakhouse.com 541-728-0334. Mon-Sat 4:30-9pm

A steak house with heart, featuring high grade natural beef and other proteins that are natural and hormone free, with organic produce whenever possible. Not to mention their seasonal fish specials and year- round steak specialties.

Bridge 99 Brewery

63063 Layton Ave., bridge99brewery.com 541-280-1690. Mon-Thu 3-8pm, noon-8pm Fri-Sat What began as a home operation—literally, brewed in a 400-square-foot attachment to his house—is a step closer to the big leagues with a part-time tasting room in north Bend.

A Broken Angel

310 SW Industrial Way, abrokenangel.com/ 541-550-7727. Wed-Sun 10am-6pm

Delicious vegan southern style dishes, well worth a try or two... You probably won’t believe it’s vegan.

Broken Top Bottle Shop

1740 NW Pence Lane, btbsbend.com 541-728-0703. Tue-Sun noon-8pm

This popular westside spot for beer lovers and the vegan, veggie and gluten-free crowd, Broken Top’s unique pub food complements its extensive beer selection, including 12 rotating taps. Also to note: patio is dog-friendly.

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Broken Top Club Restaurant

62000 Broken Top Dr., brokentop.com 541-383-8200. Wed-Sun noon-7pm

Focused on local and regionally-sourced ingredients. Come in for Prime Rib Wednesday or special mimosas during Saturday breakfast!

Brother Jon’s Public House

1227 NW Galveston Ave., brotherjonspublichouse.com 541-306-3321. Sun-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm

This neighborhood pub with a full bar, brews and comfort food in hearty portions, including mac and cheese, meatloaf, and burgers, plus a variety of salads and sandwiches. Add in patio seating and you have the recipe for a west side favorite.

Brother Jon’s Alehouse

1051 NW Bond St., brotherjonsalehouse.com 541-728-0102. 11am-10pm daily A great downtown spot for an easygoing beer, dinner or sport watching, and a well-thought-out selection of on-tap beers. Oh, and the food is solid, with yummy sandwiches, burgers, salads, Tex-Mex faves and more.

The Brown Owl

550 SW Industrial Way, brownowlbend.com 541-797-6581. 11am-9pm Sun-Thu, 11am11pm Fri-Sat A locals’ favorite with a cozy reclaimed wood interior, a full bar, and its flagship food cart outside the front door to keep you well-fed. Check out the buttermilk fried chicken on its own or the 7-hour bourbon-braised brisket and you’ll be in heaven.

Bruneau’s South Philly Cuisine

103 NW Oregon Ave., bruneaus.us/ 541-610-8871. Anticipated opening: Summer 2021 for festivals, catering and events

Philly cheese steaks and traditional Greek gyros, made by a genuine South Philly transplant. Doing festivals, catering and events.

Bunk+Brew Historic Lucas House

42 NW Hawthorne Ave, bunkandbrew.com/ 458-202-1090. Pop’s Southern Barbecue: Wed-Sun 11am-close Alebrije Oaxaca Mexican: Mon-Thu 10am-9pm, Fri-Sat 10am10pm, Sun noon-9pm Bunk+Brew Historic Lucas House: 8am-10pm daily

Bend’s only hostel, located in a historic home near downtown.

Burrito Sunrise

67 NW Greenwood Ave, 541-699-9211. Mon-Sat 7am-1pm

California-style breakfast burritos well worth a stop on the way to work. Chorizo, ham and bacon or veggie style burritos frequent the menu, as well as a chicken breakfast burrito.

Cabin 22

25 SW Century Drive, cabin22bend.com 541-306-3322. Mon-Fri 11am-11pm, Sat-Sun 8am-midnight breakfast menu only

A lively atmosphere, top-notch patio, and live shows make one of Bend’s standout dining spots.

The menu offers a range of unique spins on classic pub food, everyone will leave feeling full and happy.

Cabin South Bar & Grill

19550 Amber Meadow Dr. Suite 120, cabin22bend.com/ 541-797-7987. 11am-9pm Mon-Fri, 10am9pm Sat-Sun

A friendly sports bar in the Brookswood Meadow Plaza. Menu items include the prime rib dip and wasabi tuna skewers.

Café Yumm! Eastside

1500 NE Cushing Dr., cafeyumm.com 541-322-9866. Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-6pm

A perfect compromise for those seeking flavor and health, Café Yumm’s go-to dishes are layered bowls and wraps of beans, rice, avocado, tomatoes, cheese, cilantro.

Café Yumm!

325 SW Powerhouse Dr., cafeyumm.com 541-318-9866. 11am-7pm Mon-Sat, 11am6pm Sun

This Old Mill cafe gives on-the-go eaters not only unique lunch and dinner selections, but creates these with all fresh ingredients. The bowls are far and away the biggest attraction at Yumm, but there are also wraps, skewers, veggie burgers and other sandwiches.

Cascada Restaurant at Pronghorn 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, pronghornresort.com 541-693-5300. 8am-9pm daily

Whether you’re hitting the links or you’re just ready for a good meal, Cascada features gorgeous Cascade views and a wraparound patio for plenty of outdoor dining. Cascada is the perfect spot to stop in for breakfast, or even an evening snack of crab cakes or braised lamb tacos—it’s pub food that’s upscale and delicious.

Cascade Lakes Lodge

1441 SW Chandler Ave., cascadelakes.com 541-388-4998. 11am-9pm Sun-Thu, 11am10pm Fri-Sat

Brewhouse salads, burgers galore and much more make this popular Westside brew pub. The voluminous wood-timbered lodge serves standard pub fare along with their signature and seasonal brews. The patio seating, which overlooks the Century roundabout, is an entertaining way to spend an afternoon.

Cascade West Grub & Ale House 64 SW Century Dr., facebook.com/cascadewestbend 541-389-1853. Daily 10:30am–close

A Westside fixture, Cascade West serves up deep-fried chicken and jo-jos, a locals’ pick for late night grub. Classic pub fare including sandwiches, chicken, tots and more. The full menu is available from Mon-Fri, 10:30am-3pm and the fried food menu is available daily from 10:30am-close.

The Cellar

206 NW Oregon Ave. #2, porterbrewingco.com/ 541-382-1645. Tue-Sat Noon-8pm

The cask-conditioned, hand-pumped real ales that started out in Redmond; now in a downstairs location in downtown Bend! Get a variety of savory pies, including a Scottish Meat Pie, Mac & Cheese Pie and Chicken Pot Pie.

Chan’s

1005 SE Third St., chanschinese.com 541-389-1725. Mon-Fri 11:30am–9pm, SatSun noon-9pm Chan’s offers a wide variety of Chinese cuisine including Cantonese, Yi Xiang, Szechuan, and Mongolian. For variety, let the kitchen pick for you—they’ll make you up an authentic Chinese gourmet dinner.

Chi Chinese & Sushi Bar

3118 North Highway 97, bendchi.com 541-323-3931. Tue-Sun 4-9pm

Located in downtown Bend overlooking the Deschutes River, Chi serves modern Chinese cuisine and creative sushi rolls. An excellent takeout menu and varied beverage options are standouts.

Chicken Bonz

143 SW Century Dr., chickenbonz.com 541-728-0345. Mon-Sun 11am-8pm

This eatery’s menu is all about chicken: wings with your choice of more than 7 sauces, chicken tenders, burgers and Southern comfort sides like, coleslaw and okra—as well as a killer salad bar.

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round seven and a half years ago the Itti family moved from Port Townsend, Washington, to Bend, and our food scene has not been the same since. At that point, they’d been operating a Thai restaurant in Port Townsend for over two

rant, called Sen, in downtown Bend later this month, it was past time that we named this Bend restaurant legend Restaurant of the Year. Diners in Bend know and love Wild Rose, and even the out-of-towners who frequent the area continue to add it to their list of

who along with his wife founded the family’s first restaurant after they immigrated to Washington in the 1980s. “At Wild Rose, you’re coming into basically our home. You’re eating our family recipes. We’ll treat you like a guest in our home, but you also have to treat us as your hosts in our home.”

Sitting inside Wild Rose, with its signature long-stemmed roses hanging from the ceiling, is, in normal times, a convivial experience, with packed tables and a busy atmosphere. But as we continue the back-and-forth between indoor dining being allowed and not in these pandemic times, Westlund said the restaurant has leaned heavily toward takeout.

“It’s just really about, how can we adapt so that we don’t turn away a lot of business, but at the same time we aren’t over-exerting our kitchen staff,” Westlund said. Adaptations for Wild Rose over this past year, which previously mostly handled walk-in clientele, have included a queued phone system and online ordering—as well as online reservations, and now even a reservation cancellation fee.

“The thing that has hurt us the very most, honestly, this year is the back and forth between indoor dining opening up and then not. The volume is there whether it’s to-go or dine-in, but once we’re open for dine-in, we’re

very limited with seating,” Westlund said, “whereas with takeout, people order and it’s done.”

Another thing this past year has brought—the sometimes-violent backlash against Asians due to the virus’ origins in China—has not surprised Westlund.

“The acts of violence against the elder Asian population may be specifically COVID related, but the racism toward Asian Americans has always been there, and we have normalized it,” Westlund said. “It’s the micro-aggressive things that happen on a day-to-day basis that we as Asian Americans have built a tough skin about.”

While the present moment has brought yet another round of the dreaded indoor-dining closures, diners can be sure that this familyowned and operated business will persevere and continue to do things their own way.

For us it’s really and truly our family business,” Westlund concluded. “We really don’t compromise with that. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but for us, it’s what kept us going.”

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decades, and, seeing that Bend already had a handful of Thai restaurants, the family opted for a new concept: food from Northern Thailand, where the family originally hails from. While some less-imaginative diners have whined over the years about Wild Rose’s lack of Pad Thai, the popularity of this restaurant has not suffered.

Even before the pandemic brought more limited indoor dining space to every spot in town, scoring a table at Wild Rose was a hot ticket; lines of expectant diners waiting outdoors a common sight.

With the family poised to open a new Thai noodle and hot pot restau-

places to dine on each visit. Plus, all visitors get the opportunity to expand their horizons, into shareable plates, sticky rice with most meals, and dippable sauces and pastes—traditional items for this Chiang Mai family.

“We’re specializing specifically in food that’s traditional to Northern Thailand—Chiang Mai specifically, and then, on another note, we’re doing our own take on it. This is the way that my dad learned how to cook it from his grandfather, and that’s why we’re serving it this way. It’s our family recipe. This is literally generations old,” explains co-owner Rosie Westlund, daughter of Chef Paul Itti,

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China Doll

547 NE Bellevue Dr., chinadollbend.com 541-312-9393. Mon-Fri 11am-9pm, Sat-Sun noon-9pm

Chinese food eaten out of a styrofoam box in a cafeteria-like setting at this eastside eatery. Reliable, and available for delivery. A classic.

Chipotle Mexican Grill

222 NE Emerson Ave., 541-382-4295. 10:45am-10pm daily

Fast-food chain offering Mexican fare, including design-your-own burritos, tacos & bowls.

Chipotle North Bend

20524 N. Robal Rd., chipotle.com Daily 10:45am-10pm

All the burritos, bowls and more you’ve come to know and crave.

Chomp Chomp

945 Bond St., 541-797-6909. Tue-Thu 4-9pm, Fri-Sat 5-10pm Chomp Chomp defines a unique Pacific Northwest experience inspired by the Japanese Northwest.

Enjoy a comfortable atmosphere and gently expand your culinary horizons while enjoying an excellent selection of local and Japanese craft brews, excellent “traditional” cocktails as well as mixology inspired by Japanese aromatics and citrus.

CHOW

1110 NW Newport Ave., chowbend.com 541-728-0256. Daily 8am-2pm

CHOW’s cozy cottage interior is charming and warm in cooler weather, while outdoor seating in the front and back of the restaurant is serene and shady. The dishes are prepared with fresh, local ingredients and the composition is inspired, featuring items such as the Eggs Blackstone, a creative twist on eggs Benedict, or the classic artery-clogging chicken fried steak.

Chow Burger

735 NW Columbia St., bendinspoon.com/chow-burger-menu 541-797-7772. Daily 11am-8pm

Burgers, fries, milkshakes made with local ingredients as well as weekly specials on certain items.

“Face melting deliciousness.”

Cibelli’s Pizza West

738 NW Columbia St., cibellis.com 541-385-8646. Mon-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm Bend may not be the center of the pizza universe, but with three locations in Bend alone and slices too big to be contained on a single plate, Cibelli’s is at the center of Bend’s pizza universe.

Cibelli’s Pizza Eastside

2095 NE Hwy 20, cibellis.com 541-385-8646. Mon-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm Their enormous pizzas (and by enormous we mean bigger than the tires on your car, unless your drive a monster truck) are the hallmark of the four Central Oregon locations.

Cibelli’s Pizza

61249 S. Hwy 97, cibellis.com 541-749-1099. Mon-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm Cibelli’s is at the center of Bend’s pizza universe.

The Commons Cafe & Taproom

875 NW Brooks St., thecommonsbend.com 541-323-3955. Mon-Sun 8am-7pm Good coffee, great beer, this cafe and taproom is open everyday. Light fare including pastries.

Corey’s Bar & Grill

928 NW Bond St., facebook.com/coreysbendoregon 541-317-1468. Daily 9am-11pm

The Corndog Company

61334 The Dalles-California Hwy, thecorndogco.com/locations-bend.html 541-819-0913.

Not your average corn dog! Hand-dipped, all-beef dogs that are drizzled with honey. Also try the Korean-style dog, the deep-fried cheese pops or the deep-fried desserts.

Country Catering

900 SE Wilson Ave., bendcatering.com 541-383-5014. Daily catering orders

BBQ catering. Call or order online; exclusively catering at this time.

Cowboy Pasta

1661 NE 4th St, Daily 11am-8pm

Pasta with homemade sauces served in a breadbowl, plus salads and daily specials. Located in the Midtown Yacht Club lot.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery

62988 NE Layton Ave., craftkitchenandbrewery.com 541-668-1766. Wed-Sat noon-9pm

Offering southern-inspired fare via their popular food cart, adjacent to their new brewery location.

If you’re craving Southern soul food with a view, this is your spot in Bend.

Crater Lake Spirits Downtown Tasting Room

1024 Northwest Bond Street, craterlakespirits.com/downtown-bend/ 541-480-3483. Fri-Sat 12am-9pm, Sun-Thu noon-8pm

Cocktails and spirits, including tastings and flights, in a stylish room with a long bar and artwork.

Breakfast in the front, pool, and whiskey shots in the rear at this classic downtown bar/diner.

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Cross Cut Warming Hut No 5

566 SW Mill View Way, crosscutbeer.com/ Open daily, noon-9pm

A food cart pod and beer garden, just south of the Box Factory. Fine craft beer, cider, kombucha, nitro coffee and a great selection of wines. Carts include Abe Capanna’s Detroit Pan Pizza + Italian, Incred-a-bowl and Gyro Power.

Cross-Eyed Cricket

20565 NE Brinson Blvd., 541-382-4270. Daily 11am-11pm

When it’s time to rest from all the dancing, the threeconcept kitchen offers burgers, tacos and chicken sandos.

Croutons - Eastside

564 NE Greenwood Ave., croutonstogo.com 541-728-0825. Mon-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 11am-3pm Soups, salads, sandwiches and a Combo Anything menu that includes all of the above for a great price.

Croutons

335 SW Century Dr., croutonstogo.com 541-330-1133. 11am-7pm daily

Fresh made soups, salads, sandwiches and combinations thereof are what’s for lunch at these westside and eastside, counter-service restaurants.

Crux Fermentation Project

50 SW Division St., cruxfermentation.com 541-385-3333. Mon-Thu 11:30am-9pm, FriSat 11:30am-10pm

A mix of in-house food and food cart fare. Inhouse, an amazing asiago-crusted grilled cheese sandwich and bacon wrapped figs are highlights of the menu comprised of salads and sandwiches.

Curb B Q

1424 Cushing Rd., curbbqbend.com 541-633-7894. Daily 11am-9pm

Curb B Q serves up traditional barbecue and some more modern fare with incredibly friendly service.

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Curbside Bacon

1177 SE 9th St, 503-780-1189. Tue-Thu 3-8pm, Fri-Sat 3-9pm

Pub-style food with a Italian French twist. Infused beer, wine and liquors. Handmade pasta, risotto cakes, burgers, polenta, spicy pickled eggs, green salad, pasta salad, mezza plates.

Currents at the Riverhouse

3075 N. Highway 97, currentsbend.com 541-389-8810. Mon-Fri breakfast 7am-11pm & 4-9pm dinner, Sat-Sun breakfast 7am2pm & 4-9pm dinner

Located at the Riverhouse hotel, Currents has a riverside patio that allows you to listen to the rush of the Deschutes River while you dine—weather permitting, of course. Currents features flavors of the Pacific Northwest and local farms and produce, including weekend brunch and daily lunch and dinner.

D&D Bar & Grill

927 NW Bond St., facebook.com/DandDBend 541-382-4592. 7am-11pm daily The oldest bar in Bend takes pride in the fact that its bartenders mix the stiffest drink in town while also serving the best hangover food, no matter the time of day, including house-made staples like gravy, biscuits, corned beef and hash browns.

Dakine Grindz

1142 NW Galveston Ave Suite #2, facebook.com/pages/Dakine-Grindz 503-740-3326.

Shave ice, acai and other fruit bowls, only open in the summer months on the lawn at Crux Fermentation Project.

Dandy’s Drive-in

1334 NE Third St., on Facebook 541-382-6141. Mon-Thu 10:30am-7pm, FriSat 10:30am-8pm

One of the best burger and fry joints in town.

Everything here is served to go, with roller-skating coeds delivering burgers to your car window.

Wash it down with a chocolate malt.

Dang’s Vietnamese Restaurant

1180 SE Third St. Ste. #103, dangsvietnameserestaurant.com 541-385-8888. 9:30am-9pm Mon-Sat

No frills on the booths and tables, but the pho? As good as any in town!

Deeply Rooted

1133 NW Wall St Ste 100, deeplyrootedbend.com 541-797-6662. Noon-8pm Tue-Sun

A plant-based local eatery offering a variety of vegetarian and vegan food items, juices, local beer and spirits and more.

Delish Donuts

3188 N. HWY 97 STE #104, 541-647-2337. Tue-Sat 5:30am-3pm, Sun and Mon 6:30am-2pm (or until sold out) We make our donuts on site fresh daily by hand.

Come try us out!

Deschutes Brewery Public House

1044 NW Bond St., deschutesbrewery.com 541-382-9242. Daily 11:30am-9pm Aside from the original, continuously rotating Bond Street beers (experimental and seasonal brews you won’t find anywhere else), patrons will find burgers made from local beef and served on buns made in-house. It’s those burgers and delicious and unique entrees, like the wild boar meatloaf and smoky baby back ribs.

Dogwood Cocktail Cabin

147 NW Minnesota Ave., thedogwoodcocktailcabin.com 541-706-9949. Tue-Sat 4-11pm, Sun 3-10pm

The artisan cocktails and tasty small plates (try the deep-fried mac and gruyere balls) are the true stars.

Come for the cocktails, but as the night gets long, check out the small plates that will keep you sticking around.

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Double Happiness

2115 NE Hwy 20, dhchinese.com 541-318-7886. 11:30am-9:30pm Mon-Fri, noon-9:30pm Sat-Sun.

Double Happiness offers a lengthy menu of Chinese options including Szechuan, Cantonese, Mandarin and Hunan dishes. If you’re looking to fulfill your cravings for pot stickers and sweet and sour chicken, look no further.

The Dough Nut

1227 NW Galveston Ave., thedoughnutoregon.com 541-241-6379. Daily 7am-11:30am Delicious homemade doughnuts!

The Dough Nut

755 NE Greenwood Ave., thedoughnutoregon.com 541-241-8788. Daily 7am-2pm (or until sold out) New midtown location with the same delicious homemade doughnuts—but you still better get there early, because they don’t last long!

Drake

801 NW Wall St., drakebend.com 541-306-3366. Wed-Sat 4-11pm, Sun 4-9pm

Featuring locally sourced meat and produce in every dish, everyday. The local philosophy and mix of down-south and European flare have put the corner diner on the map. So have its signature dishes including Draper Valley fried chicken and daily specials.

Duda’s Billiard’s Bar

1020 NW Wall St., dudasbilliardsbar.com 541-213-2321. Mon-Fri 5-11pm, Sat-Sun noon-11pm

This family owned establishment is more than just a bar, it has billiards, shuffleboard and a full bar. While the focus here is on the billiards, Duda’s also offers a selection of soups, salads, sandwiches and paninis.

Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe

135 NW Minnesota Ave., dudleysbookshopcafe.com 541-749-2010. Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10:30am-5pm, Sun 11am-3:30pm Grab a coffee or a pastry while you peruse the books at this indie bookstore!

Dump City Dumplings

384 Upper Terrace Dr., facebook.com/DumpCityDumplings 541-323-6243. Wed-Sun 1-7pm

One of Bend’s beloved food carts opened its own brick and mortar location above the Old Mill in 2018. Serving lunch and dinner with the classic steamed bun dumplings locals have come to love.

Dutch Bros

61223 S Hwy 97, 541-955-4700. Sun-Thu 5am-10pm, Fri-Sat 5am-11pm Drive-thru chain known for specialty java & espresso drinks, plus teas & smoothies.

Dutch Bros

1143 NE Third St., 541-955-4700. Sun-Thu 5am-10pm, Fri-Sat 5am-11pm Drive-thru chain known for specialty java & espresso drinks, plus teas & smoothies.

El Caporal Family Mexican Restaurant

62040 NE 27th St., elcaporalco.com 541-318-1492. Sun-Thu 11am-8pm, Fri 11am9:30pm, Sat 11am-9pm

Traditional Mexican fare and generous margarita specials served in a family-friendly atmosphere. An extensive menu of super-sized burritos, enchiladas and more.

El Rancho Grande Mexican Restaurant

Cascade Village, 63455 N. Hwy 97, dinewithdiablo.com 541-312-2022. Mon-Fri 11am-9pm, Sat-Sun 11am-10pm

Traditional Mexican favorites and creative specialties, plus freshly handcrafted cocktails including magnificent margaritas. Locally owned and familyfriendly, with a dog-friendly patio too!

El Rodeo Cantina

785 SE Third St., facebook.com/elrodeo.cantina 541-617-5952. 11am-9pm Sun-Thu, 11am10pm Fri-Sat A menu that offers solid traditional Mexican fare served up in healthy portions.

El Sancho Taco Shop

335 NE Dekalb Ave., elsanchobend.com 458-206-5973. Daily 11am-10pm

In addition to a food truck at Crux, El Sancho has a brick and mortar restaurant serving authentic street tacos with Choose from classics such as Barbacoa or Carnitas, or branch out to the Mushroom or Potato & Poblano Rajas. Yum.

El Sancho Taco Shack

50 SW Division St., elsanchobend.com/ Daily 11am-10pm

The permanent cart-shack at Crux Fermentation Project serves up El Sancho’s delish tacos, including barbacoa, carnitas and more.

El Sancho Taco Shop Westside 1254 NW Galveston Ave, 541-797-7999. Daily 11am–10pm

In addition to a food truck at Crux, El Sancho has a brick and mortar restaurant serving authentic street tacos with Northwest-inspired flavors, and margaritas that go down a little too easy.

El Taquero

228 NE Greenwood Ave, Wed-Sun Noon-close

A Mexican food cart specializing in birria, the stewed meat that’s popular all along the West Coast. Try the birria ramen, or the pizza de birria.

Located in the lot next to Colima Market.

Elevation

2555 NW Campus Village Way (COCC), elevationbend.com 541-318-3735. Lunch orders Tue & Fri 11am-12pm

Enjoy the creations of aspiring chefs at Elevation, a student-operated, fine-dining restaurant for those enrolled in Central Oregon Community College’s Cascade Culinary Institute. Ingredients are locally sourced and a sustainable food policy is strictly enforced.

Elixir Wine Group

11 NW LAVA RD, elixirwinegroup.com (541) 388-5330. Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 2-9pm, Sun 2-6pm

Modern retail outpost of a wine-import company offering samples, events & outdoor tables.

Elixir Wine Bar & Tasting Room

550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 102, elixirwinegroup.com 541-388-5330. Mon-Wed 9am-6pm, Thu-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 1-9pm, Sun 1-6pm

Offering bottles and glasses of wines from Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and Baja California, Mexico, Oregon, Spain, Portugal, France and Italy.

EMW Fusion

536 NW Arizona Ave., emwfusion.com 503-853-4482. Thu 11:30am-7:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-8pm, Sun 11am-6pm, Mon 11:30am7:30pm, closed Tue-Wed A “Fish-wich” is a Korean style waffle sandwich, filled with all kinds of goodies from meats to veggies to sweet stuff.

Esta Bien

221 NW Hill St., facebook.com/esta-bien 541-318-1111. Daily 11am-7pm

Formerly called Taco Stand, this tiny, neighborhood eatery is a locals’ favorite. Their tamarind margaritas are to die for. Delicious pupusas and tacos.

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Evoke Winery Bend

330 SW Powerhouse Dr #110, (541) 386-3700. Noon-8pm Mon-Sat, noon6pm Sun

Naked Winery, now Evoke Winery, made its splash by bringing humor and relatability to the wine world. Evoke Winery has three tasting rooms in Oregon (Hood River, Bend and Seaside) and plans to open a fourth in Vancouver, Washington later this year.

Five Guys

222 NE Emerson, fiveguys.com (541) 797-7787. 11am-10pm daily

Delicious fresh cut fries cooked in peanut oil burgers assembled with fresh ingredients make this burger joint a fan favorite.

Fix & Repeat

555 NW Arizona Ave #50, fixandrepeat.com 541-385-9603. 9am-3pm Sun-Thu, 9am-6pm Fri-Sat

We are a modern airy restaurant serving plantbased superfoods, that support healthy active lifestyles. Fresh juices, Toasts, Smoothies, Macro & Smoothie Bowls!

Flatbread Neapolitan Pizzeria

375 SW Powerhouse Dr., flatbreadpizza.com 541-728-0600. Tue 4-8pm, Wed-Thu 11:30am-8pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-9pm, Sun 11:30am-8pm

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Upbeat staff and a welcoming atmosphere make this Old Mill establishment an easy pick for lunch or dinner with or without the bambinos. Known for their pies, but also their gourmet sandwiches and salads.

Fricken Faco

745 NW Columbia St., thelotbend.com/frickenfaco 541-588-2597. Daily 11am-8pm

2748 NW Crossing Dr #120, Bend

Fried chicken and fish tacos—hence the combo names. “Fricken” is fried chicken; “faco” is fish taco. Located at The Lot, in a double-decker bus.

The Garden Cafe & ORA Juice Co. 519 NW Colorado Ave., orajuiceco.com/ 541-389-3132. Wed-Sat noon-4pm

Organic, Vegan foods. Salads, Juice, Specials, Kid’s Items, Grab& Go and more, plus locally made fresh juice cleanses from ORA.

The Garden Grille & Bar by Hilton 425 SW Bluff Dr., 541-617-6111. Breakfast: Mon-Fri 6am-10am, Sat-Sun 7-11am Dinner: 5-10pm daily

Classic American dishes with a Pacific North West flare, in a Mountain Lodge idyllic setting. Full bar.

GoodLife Brewing

70 SW Century Drive, Suite 100-464, goodlifebrewing.com 541-728-0749. Daily noon-8pm

Creator of the popular Sweet-As, GoodLife brewing has incredible brews, a modern and inviting dining space, and an affordable menu.

Goody’s Soda Fountain & Candy 957 NW Wall St., goodyschocolates.com 541-389-5185. Daily 10am-9pm

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Great Harvest Bread Co.

835 NW Bond St., greatharvest.com 541-389-2888. 7am-5pm Mon-Fri

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Scones and muffins made daily from scratch using high-quality ingredients. Variety of sandwiches handmade daily.

Greek Street

745 NW Columbia St., thelotbend.com/greek-street 541-640-1371. Daily 11am-10pm

A food cart in The Lot serving Gyros in every configuration—chicken, lamb, beef and veggie.

Get your Gyro on!

Greg’s Grill

395 SW Powerhouse Dr., gregsgrill.com 541-382-2200. Noon-close daily

With food emphasizing Pacific Northwest cuisine, Greg’s Grill is located in the Heart of the Old Mill district and has a spectacular view of the Deschutes.

The Grill 1646

444 SE 9th St., grill1646.com/ 541-418-2766. Thu 10:46am-6:46pm, Fri-Sat 10:46am-7:46pm, Sun 11:46am-5:46pm, Mon 10:46am-6:46pm Burgers, subs, gyros and more in 9th St. Village. If you’ve seen the brick-and-mortar in Lincoln City, then you know what you’re in for.

Growler Phil’s

1244 NW Galveston Ave., growlerphils.com 541-306-3443. Tue-Sat 10am-6pm Features your favorite (and sometimes hard to find) brews.

Gyro Power

566 SW Mill View Way, gyro-power.square.site/ 541-390-3245. Wed-Thu 4-9pm, Fri-Sat Noon-9pm, Sun noon-8pm A tribute to Mediterranean-inspired street food.

Hardy’s Hotwings Hamburgers & Ice Cream 3081 N Hwy 97 Suite 100, facebook.com/HardysBurgersBend 541-382-6962. Wed-Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 11:30am-8pm, Sun 11:30am-6:30pm

Burger, fish and chicken basket options, and traditional American sides—they all take a back seat to the hot wing options drenched in Hardy’s famous hot sauce.

The Hideaway Tavern

1756, 939 SE Second St., hideawaytavernbend.com 541-312-9898. Mon-Fri 11am-10pm, Sat-Sun 8am-11pm

Sports outpost serving 18 rotating beers on tap (with two nitro taps), and all the big screen sports you can swallow! Still, the food is the real star at The Hideaway, with shared plates, handcrafted pizza, burgers and gourmet entrees that will keep the fans coming back for more.

Himalayan Bites

1424 NE Cushing Drive, himalayanbites.com 541-410-4431. 11am-9pm daily

Momos—hand-made dumplings stuffed with meats and veggies, noodles, and other delights inspired from the Himalayas, in the On Tap food cart pod.

Hogan’s Hoagie Stop

787 NE Purcell Blvd., hoganshoagiestop.business.site/ 541-390-1004. Tue-Sat 11am-9pm

Named our Rookie Food Cart of the Year in our Restaurant Guide in 2019, Hogan’s serves up a host of sandwiches with killer sauces—including a vegetarian option. Craveable, for sure. Located in the River’s Place food cart lot.

Hola! Old Mill

680 SW Powerhouse Dr., holabend.com 541-647-2711. Daily 11am-9pm Eastside 2670 NE Hwy 20, holabend.com 541-389-4652. Sun-Thur 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm Downtown 920 NW Bond St., holabend.com 541-728-0069. Mon-Fri 11am-10pm, Sat-Sun 11am-11pm Diners will find plenty of dishes to recognize on the menu, but all will have been juiced with bold Mexican and Peruvian flair.

Hong Kong Restaurant

530 SE Third St., hkrestaurantbend.com 541-389-8880. Noon-9pm daily

Serving Bend since 1976! For dinner, try the chow mein, pork noodles or the Pad Thai (not Chinese, we know, but still good and on the HK menu).

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The Human Bean

1041 NE 9th St., thehumanbean.com/ 541-382-0659. Mon-Sat 5am-8pm, Sun 6am-6pm

With a passion for creating happy people and their love of coffee, The Human Bean opened their first drive-thru espresso stand in Ashland in 1998. The Human Bean quickly established a reputation for having friendly and experienced baristas and offering the highest quality ingredients.

Humm Kombucha Taproom 1125 NE 2nd St., (541) 213-2247. Mon-Sat 11am-6pm

Taproom for Bend’s biggest kombucha brand.

Ida’s Cupcake Cafe

1155 SW Division St, idascupcakecafe.com 541-678-5057. 10am-6pm daily

Whether you are looking for an afternoon treat, a birthday cupcake or cake, a gift for a special friend, corporate gifts or cupcakes for your wedding or event, you can count on Ida’s to give your order the special attention you deserve.

Immersion Brewing

550 SW Industrial Way, imbrewing.com 541-633-7821. 11:30am-8pm Sun-Thu, 11:30am-9pm Fri-Sat

Immersion Brewing is Bend’s first and only BrewIt-Yourself (BIY) Pub, offering customers the opportunity to create a hand-crafted beer from scratch. Lunch includes sandwiches, burgers and salads, with dinner including fish, burgers, salads, wings and more.

Incred-a-Bowl

566 SW Mill View Way, incredabowlbend.com/ 541-390-9298. Mon-Tue & Thu-Sat noon8pm, Sun noon-9pm Healthy bowls and better burgers, in the Cross Cut Warming Hut food cart pod.

Industrial Joe’s Coffee

444 SE 9th St., 541-280-4862. Mon-Fri 6:30am-4pm, Sat 8am-3pm

Drive-thru/walk-thru coffee shop serving Sisters Coffee products, plus chai, smoothies & more, located at 9th St. Village.

Inferno Grill

310 SW Industrial Way, 541-633-8311.

This tasty food cart housed at Spoken Moto serves up delicious comfort food for veggie lovers and meat eaters alike. From curry and chipotle chicken bowls to sandwiches and mac and cheese to die for, Inferno is sure to light your fire.

J DUB

932 NW Bond St., jdubbend.com 541-797-6335. Mon-Thu noon-8pm, Fri noon-9pm, Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 9am-2pm

Comfort food--pub style. J Dubs offers local draft beers on a rotating tap. Enjoy casual American food in the heart of downtown Bend.

Jackalope Grill

750 NW Lava Road, jackalopegrill.com 541-318-8435. Wed-Sat 4:30pm-8pm

Located in downtown Bend, Jackalope Grill boasts bold flavors of the Pacific Northwest. Slow braised, herb-cured duck leg and thigh and medallions of pork tenderloin braised with apple cider, balsamic vinegar are typical of the offerings at this high-end, but down-to-earth establishment.

Jackson’s Corner Westside 845 NW Delaware Ave., jacksonscornerbend.com 541-647-2198. 8am-9pm daily

Our Westside is serving up a scaled down menu of our tried and true favorites, including salads, sandwiches, brick oven pizzas, and select breakfast items.

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Jackson’s Corner Eastside

Kanona Cafe

La Rosa NW Crossing

Eastside location is shaking up Central Oregon with its new temporary Pop-Up, highlighting our famous cheeseburger, fish n’ chips, and a new take on the timeless “Jackson’s Bleu” salad. Both locations offer a market section featuring made-inhouse fresh baked bread, prepackaged items for take home meals, a large natural wine selection, and full coffee bar.

Formerly Dakine Cafe, Kanona is an espresso bar and superfood cafe with vegetarian options.

La Rosa’s excellent patio dining and authentic Mexican chow make it a locals’ favorite.

1500 NE Cushing Dr., jacksonscornerbend.com 541-382-1751. Daily 7am-4pm, brunch menu only

Jake’s Diner

2210 NE Hwy 20, jakesdinerbend.com/ 541-382-0118. Daily 6am-2pm

Jake’s roasts its own turkey, roast beef and pot roast in-house and serves only fresh ground burgers (there’s a one-pounder for the very serious).

JC’s Bar & Grill

642 NW Franklin Ave.,on facebook 541-383-3000. 3-11pm Mon-Fri, 11am-11pm Sat-Sun

Home to great drinks and large food portions, not to mention giant Jenga, Connect Four, Shuffle board and more! Half-pound burgers, sandwiches and other pub food favorites.

Jersey Mike’s Subs

143 SW Century Dr., jerseymikes.com 541-647-6108. Daily 10am-9pm 222 NE Emerson Ave, jerseymikes.com 201-483-7470. Daily 10am-9pm

Hot and cold sub sandwiches, salads and wraps, now in two location!

Jimmy John’s

330 SW Powerhouse Dr., jimmyjohns.com 541-633-7224. Mon-Fri 11am-8pm, Sat-Sun 11am-7pm

Cold sandwiches served up with the freshest ingredients and freakishly fast delivery! Located in the Old Mill, and two other Bend locations.

Joolz

916 NW Wall St., joolzbend.com 541-388-5094. Tue-Sat 4-9:30pm

Featuring traditional Mid-Eastern flavors in a hip downtown environment creates a hookahinspired ambiance that you won’t find anywhere else in Bend. Dishes ranging from falafel and hummus to a rib-eye steak.

Juno Japanese Sushi Garden

536 NW Arizona Avenue, 808-226-7369. 4-10pm daily

Fresh sushi offerings with a rotating menu, make this a Podski food cart you don’t want to miss.

1142 NW Galveston Ave, kanonacafe.com 541-318-6313. Daily 7am-4pm

Kanpai Sushi & Cocktails

990 NW Newport Ave., kanpai-bend.com 541-388-4636. Tue-Sat 4-9pm

Diverse selection of delectable sushi rolls and exotic seafood paired with sake, and a wide variety of cocktails, make Kanpai a local favorite.

Kebaba

1004 NW Newport Ave., kebaba.com 541-318-6224. Tue-Sun, lunch: 11am-3pm, dinner: 4-8pm

Kebaba offers big flavor and cozy ambiance that make this Westside eatery an undeniable favorite.

Homemade pitas and house-pickled onions ensure every detail of your meal is wholesome and delicious.

Kefi Fast Fresh Mediterranean

20520 Robal Ln. #120, 541-797-6554. Daily 11am-9pm

Fresh Mediterranean bowls made with organic and locally-sourced ingredients, whenever possible.

Kelly D’s Irish Sports Bar

1012 SE Cleveland Ave., kellyds.com 541-389-5625. 11am-close daily

Generous portions served from a menu of delicious burgers, salads, soups and sandwiches.

While many of the sandwiches and salads are worth trying, the Reuben here is a monster and highly recommended.

Kennedy’s Coffee House

1444 NW College Way, 541-306-3830. Mon-Fri 7am-1pm, Sat 8am1pm, Sun 8am-noon

Kennedy’s is a family-owned​coffee house serving locally roasted coffee from Bend Roasting Company and locally baked pastries and breakfast items from Too Sweet Cakes and Rockin’ Dave’s.

King Buffet

2000 NE 3rd St., on Facebook 541-388-2988. Daily 11am-9pm

Vast buffet focusing primarily on Asian cuisine, with a few American options thrown in. Plenty of room for large groups!

La Rosa

19570 Amber Meadow Drive, larosabend.com 541-318-7210. 11am-8pm daily11am-11pm

Familiar Mexican items including fajitas, enchiladas & fruit margaritas served in a comfy spot.

2763 NW Crossing Drive, larosabend.com 541-647-1624. 11am-8pm daily

Laughing Planet

913 NE Third St., laughingplanetcafe.com 541-306-3995. Daily 11am-8pm

The sumac salad delights the taste buds and large appetites. Custom quesadillas, burritos, bowls, smoothies and more. Love meat? No problem. Lots of vegetarian, vegan and omnivorous protein options here. Gluten free and paleo friendly as well!

Left Coast Burger Company

63455 N Hwy 97, (541) 797-6820. Daily 11am-8pm

A burger joint with an “old school” vibe, opening in October 2019 in the Cascade Village Shopping Center. Owned by the Brown Owl’s Lisandro Ramon.

Lemon Tree

718 NW Franklin Ave., lemontreebend.com 541-241-5306. Wed-Fri 9am-2pm, Sat-Sun 9am-2:30pm International cuisine, locally sourced. Offering a limited menu for take-out or delivery via ChowNow.

Life & Time: Free Range Fast Food

320 SW Century Drive, #100, lifeandtime.com 541-797-0168. Daily 7am-8pm High quality, organic ingredients, food made from scratch and meat products that are organic and humanely raised—all in a quick-service space.

Little Pizza Paradise

63455 N Hwy 97, littlepizzaparadise.com 541-312-2577. Mon-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun Noon-8pm

Take a pizza break to mix up your shopping experience at Cascade Village.

Lively Up Your Self

1661 NE 4th Street, 541-508-7559. 11am-9pm daily

A vegan cart serving up classic vegan-style BBQ dishes, plus coffee.

Lone Pine Coffee Roasters

1462 NE Cushing Drive Ste 160, lonepinecoffeeroasters.com 541-306-1010. Mon-Fri 7am-5pm, Sat-Sun 8am-5pm

House-brewed coffee & espresso, plus light fare & sweets, served in a relaxed, industrial space.

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Lone Pine Coffee Roasters

M&J Tavern

Great coffee and delicious pastries and waffles, just like the original location in downtown Bend.

Spacious bar (connected to a laundromat via double doors to make that weekly chore so much more fun!), two pool tables, pinball, and Lottery/ Keno available. A range of hot food, including a broasted four-piece chicken and jojo dinner or house special hot wings or delivery from Old Towne Pizza Parlor next door.

Longboard Louie’s Eastside

Mazatlan

Watch boarding and surfing videos as you grind on some of the best and biggest Northwest-influenced burritos. Try the chili relleno burrito or fish tacos, and don’t forget the horchata.

With locations in Bend, Prineville and Redmond, as well as others around the state, this eatery has the Mexican favorites at affordable prices.

1462 NE Cushing Drive Ste 160, lonepinecoffeeroasters.com 541-306-1010. Mon-Fri 7am-5pm, Sat-Sun 8am-5pm 910 NW Harriman, lonepinecoffeeroasters.com 541-306-1010. Mon-Fri 7am-5pm, Sat-Sun 8am-5pm

62080 Dean Swift Rd., longboardlouies.com 541-383-5889. Mon-Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 8am-3pm

Looney Bean

102 NW Greenwood Ave., on Facebook 541-389-1410. 11am-11pm daily

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61419 S. Highway 97, mazatlancentraloregon.com 541-385-8772. Mon-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm

McKay Cottage

62910 O.B. Riley Rd., themckaycottage.com 541-383-2697. Daily 7am-2pm

961 NW Brooks St., looneybean.com 541-408-9142. Daily 7am-5pm

Snugged up next to the Pine Tavern overlooking Mirror Pond, Looney Bean is the spot to relax and enjoy great coffee and light fare, in a cozy spot next to the river.

Los Jalapeños Taqueria

601 NE Greenwood Ave., losjalapenosbend.com 541-383-1402. Mon-Fri 7:30am-8pm, Sat 7:30am-5pm Burritos are the specialty at this locals’ favorite hole-in-the-wall. The burritos are tasty, massive and affordable. Their extensive menu includes all your favorites from south of the border.

A locals’ favorite breakfast and lunch spot, with a cozy cottage atmosphere. Voted Best breakfast in Bend the past 11 years in a row!

McMenamins Old St. Francis School

700 NW Bond St., mcmenamins.com/OldStFrancis 541-382-5174. Daily 8am-10pm

Come for the atmosphere and the fun decor, and get solid menu items and longtime beer mainstays to boot. Featuring sidewalk tables, fire pits and multiple outdoor seating areas.

Megaphone Coffee Co. 1009 Galveston, 541-678-2080. 7am-1pm daily

Megaphone Coffee Co is a hospitality company rooted in coffee. At the heart of this business, their focus is to provide world-class hospitality that values the customer over their own interests.

Midtown Yacht Club

1661 NE 4th Street. Sun-Thu 11am-9pm, FriSat 11am-10pm With six food trucks to choose from, there’s no shortage of tasty eats now in Bend’s midtown.

With 20 rotating taps, bites, and plenty of space, Midtown Yacht Club is the perfect spot to kick back and indulge.

Miyagi Ramen

550 NE Industrial Way, Suite 102, miyagiramen.com 541-797-7700. Daily 11am-9

Continuing its tradition of bringing together rad businesses in one location, Miyagi Ramen is the latest addition to the Box Factory.

MOD Pizza - Downtown

Mio Sushi

375 SW Powerhouse Dr., miosushi.com 541-241-1008. Mon-Thu 11am-8pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9pm

A relatively affordable sushi option, with dozens of menu items including rolls, tempura, teriyaki, noodles and bento boxes, right in the heart of the Old Mill.

110 NW Sisemore St Suite 150, modpizza.com 541-317-4151. 10:30am-10pm daily’

Artisan-style pizzas and salads are individually sized, made on demand, and ready in just minutes.

MOD Pizza - North

20516 Robal Road, modpizza.com 458-256-3165. 10:30am-10pm daily

Artisan-style pizzas and salads are individually sized, made on demand, and ready in just minutes.

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New York City Sub Shop

740 NE Third St., newyorkcitysubshop.com 541-330-0444. 10am-4pm Mon-Sat

The New York City Sub Shop specializes in making quality sandwiches the New York way – with quality meats and cheeses on freshly baked bread.

Noi Thai Cuisine

550 NW Franklin Ave., noithaicuisine.com 541-647-6904. Mon-Fri 11am-close, Sat noon-close, Sun 4pm-close A solid pick for Thai in downtown Bend, where Asian flavors abound these days.

Northfresh Sushi

Spoken Moto, 310 SW Industrial Way, northwestwingshop.com/ 503 457 5918. Fri-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11am-7pm, Mon 11am-8pm, Wed 11am-8pm Closed Tue

Fresh sushi, poke and waygu - this is a Tumulo gem you don’t want to miss and our Rookie Food Cart of the Year for 2021!

Monkless Belgian Ales

20750 High Desert Lane, monkless.com 541-610-5098. Mon-thu 11:30-9 fri-sat 11am10pm Sun 11am-9pm Focused on classic Belgian-style ales that are crafted to be accessible, refined and smooth.

Monkless boasts a solid lineup of classic and authentic Belgian styles.

Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie

803 SW Industrial Way, monkless.com/ 541-797-6760. Mon-Thu 11:30am-9pm, FriSat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-9pm

Belgian-inspired food to go along with the Belgianstyle beers Monkless offers—in a riverside location with views of the Deschutes and the Old Mill.

Moose Sisters

63455 N Hwy 97, moosesisters.com 541-640-8285. 7am-8pm Mon-Sat

Located in the Cascade Village Shopping Center, Moose Sisters touts itself as “dedicated to food with spirit.” Entrees include walleye, chicken, pasta and more.

Mother’s Juice Cafe

1255 NW Galveston Ave., mothersjuicecafe.com 541-318-0989. Daily 8am-3pm

We use only the best local and organic ingredients to bring you healthy lunch and breakfast options each day. Mother’s smoothies and fresh juices are made-to-order from produce grown right here in Oregon!

Northside Bar & Grill

62860 Boyd Acres Road, northsidebarfun.com 541-383-0889. Mon-Fri 11am-close, Sat-Sun 9am-close Casual spot serving standard American pub fare.

The draw here is the live music and the neighborhood bar feel, but the menu includes favorites including burgers, sandwiches, salads—and even an ample breakfast menu.

Northwest Wing Shop

Spoken Moto, 310 SW Industrial Way, northwestwingshop.com/ 404-519-6624. (Starting June 1st) Thu-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11am-8pm, Mon 11am-7pm, Tue 11am-7pm

The menu at NW Wing Shop includes “Southern style wings with a Northwest frame of mind” and 10 different wing sauces, as well as fried okra, crispy cauliflower, fried chicken salad and firecracker shrimp.”

NOSH Street Food

911 SE Armour Rd, noshstreetfood.com 541-350-8610. Thu-Mon noon-8pm

Olde Towne Pizza

118 NW Greenwood Ave., oldtownepizzabend.com 541-318-9018. 11am-8pm Mon-Thu, Fri 11am9pm, Sat noon-9pm, Sun 4-8pm A classic Bend pizzeria, close to downtown, serving up hot slices with classic toppings as well as full pies—with all the crust types you want.

Olive Garden

63459 Hwy 97, olivegarden.com 541-312-4760. 11am-10pm daily, 10am-11pm Fri-Sat for takeout, 5pm-8pm for delivery

If you’ve been to one, you know what to expect at them all. Soup, breadsticks and passable pasta.

On Tap

1424 NE Cushing Drive, ontapbend.com Daily 11am-10pm

Located in scenic Central Oregon, on Bend’s Eastside, On Tap is a wonderful place to enjoy a beverage, tasty meal and do it with a view. With over 30 tap handles, plus wine options, Oregon ciders and kombucha. The six food trucks satisfy every palette.

Orchid Thai Cuisine

1900 NE Division St., orchidthaioregon.com 541-388-5177. Mon-Fri 11am-2:45pm & 3:45pm9pm, Sat noon-2:45pm & 3:45pm-9pm A low-key spot for Thai food, with a friendly staff and an abundant, affordable menu. And they deliver!

Oregon Spirit Distillers

740 NE First St., oregonspiritdistillers.com 541-382-0002. Noon-6pm daily

Also known as the Barrel Thief, this is the spot to try out locally-made spirits and accompanying snacks.

The Outfitter Bar at Seventh Mountain Resort 18575 SW Century Dr., 541-382-3517. Wed-Sun 4-10pm

A cozy fireside bar to stop off at on the way back from Mt. Bachelor—or when you’re entertaining guests at the resort.

Local ingredients in snacks, sandwiches, sliders and salads. House-made pickles and ferments, seasonal favorites. At 9th Street Village.

Pacific Pizza & Brew

Oblivion Brewing Company

This family restaurant features local brews, pizza, sandwiches, salads and sustainably and locallysourced ingredients, as well as beer, wine and specialty cocktails. Scratch recipes and housespecialty sauces and dough, featuring meats, cheeses and fish cold smoked on the premises.

63027 Plateau Drive, oblivionbrewingco.com 541-241-2733. Fri-Sat 3-6pm A local brewery supplying beers to taps around the region. With a recently-opened tasting room, open a few days a week.

340 SW Century Dr., pacificpizzabrew.com 541-550-7887. 4-8pm Mon-Fri, noon-9pm Sat-Sun

Palate a Coffee Bar

643 NW Colorado Ave., palatecoffeebar.com 541-321-8098. Daily 7am-2pm With a rotating menu of espresso on tap and baristas who clearly care about your cup, this is a great spot for craft coffee heads and neighborhood visitors to congregate.

Palmer’s Cafe

645 NE Greenwood Ave., on Facebook 541-389-9788. Tue-Sun 6:30am-1pm

The Palmer’s Cafe was totally remodeling for last 3 years with everything is new including 5000-sqft outdoor deck!

The Pantry

1124 NW Newport Ave, 541-480-2947. Tue-Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 8am-4pm Bulk pantry items, coffee, tea, pastries and snacks.

Papa Murphy’s Pizza

2155 NE Hwy 20 #150, 541-797-0202. 11am-8pm daily

The Take-n-Bake you have come to expect nationwide, at six Central Oregon locations in Bend, Redmond, Prineville and Madras.

Parrilla Grill - Westside

635 NW 14th St., parillagrillbend.com 541-617-9600. Sun-Thu 11am-8pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9pm

Copious amounts of vegetarian friendly burritos and wraps (or choose meat too!), and the fish tacos that made this place a Bend staple. This is the original location on Bend’s west side. Voted Best Burrito 2017!

Parrilla is a favorite après ski, lunch and just wheneveryou’re-hungry spot. AND $ 2 PBR tallboys!?

Pastini Pastaria

375 SW Powerhouse Dr., pastini.com 541-749-1060. Sun-Thu 11:30am-8pm, FriSat 11:30am-9pm

Pastini opened its first location in Portland in 2001 and grew to six locations in just a few years. The regional chain expanded to Bend’s Old Mill district and has become a family staple. Turns out its timing was great.

Pastini offers solid pasta dishes at relatively affordable prices, with a nice location on the Deschutes.

pflücke Grillhaus & Biergarten

2747 NW Crossing Dr, 541-241-0224. Tue-Sun noon-8pm

pflücke offers a unique NW twist on the annual tradition of Oktoberfest, where we gather by the pfire year round to celebrate people, connect with one another, and pfeast on inspiring foods paired with and made with a mix of Bavarian and local cheer.

Mother’s Cafe Eastside

62090 Dean Swift Rd., mothersjuicecafe.com 541-647-6880. 8am-3pm Daily

From superfoods such as wheatgrass, goji and acai berries, to locally grown greens and whole grains like quinoa, brown rice and millet, there is no shortage of nutrient-dense foods on the menu at all Mother’s locations.

Mountain’s Edge Bar

61303 S. Highway 97, mountainsedgebend.com 541-388-8178. 11am-close daily Everything’s great with ranch, right?! A spacious sports bar offering classic pub food, TVs and games including pingpong and pool.

Nam Tok Kitchen

745 NW Washington Drive, namtokkitchen.com/ 541-508-4884. 11am-9pm Mon-Fri, Sat noon-7:30pm Northern Thai food, and Lao food from the region where the chef hails from.

Nancy P’s Cafe & Bakery

1054 NW Milwaukee Ave., nancyps.com 541-322-8778. Mon-Sun 7am-2pm

Located near Newport Market, this spot serves yummy breakfast and lunch (soups and salads) and pastries, too.

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ROOKIE RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR

AN ASSORTMENT OF GOODIES AT THEBLISSFUL SPOON.

BLISSFUL SPOON’S LONG - AWAITED BRICK - AND - MORTAR BROUGHT MEDITERRANEAN DELIGHTS — ON TOP OF ITS POPULAR GRANOLA AND BAKED GOODS WORDS BY NICOLE VULCAN • PHOTOS BY DARRIS HURST

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he creation of a brick-andmortar restaurant for Blissful Spoon was a long time coming for Bendites, who have been clamoring for expanded offerings since at least 2018, when Miki and Kamal Bakkari started selling granola and baked goods at local farmers markets.

The couple, meanwhile, admits that

and the energy bites and a few cakes at the farmers markets, and we were like, ‘we just want to do something small and simple,’ and it kind of just grew from there.”

Soon after bringing Blissful Spoon to the markets, locals began to respond, asking when they’d open up a formal location. In 2019, after

A floral mural by Kelly Thiel adds warmth to the space.

Today, Blissful Spoon offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Mediterranean-style menu, Miki Bakkari said, “is the way we like to eat. For us this is an extension of who we are. A lot of them are family recipes or family favorites.

Kamal is originally from Morocco, and so he has a lot of regional dishes and family dishes that he creates.”

Miki’s upbringing on a “truck farm” in Northern California, meanwhile, is evident in the fresh ingredients prevalent on the menu. Tapas items including the Caprese salad and the sauteed shishito peppers bring that freshness, while fresh pastas, sandwiches and the chackouka—a popular North African breakfast—offer quality ingredients with bright flavors.

Even the baked goods can have a hint

of health to them; a recent version of macarons included goji berries, touted as a superfood. In a time when opening a restaurant that doesn’t come on wheels is more of a gamble than ever, the Bakkaris hope their new space becomes a gathering place for many.

“It’s a really fun place to come and hang out, be with friends, be with family,” Miki said. “That’s what eating and sharing and the culture around the Mediterranean in particular is all about—food, friends, family and laughter. That’s what we designed the space to be.”

Blissful Spoon Open Sun 9am-3pm, Tue-Wed 9am6pm, Thu-Sat 9am-9pm 65 NW Newport Ave., Bend blissfulspoon.com

KAMAL AND MIKI BAKKARI NEVER PLANNED TO OPEN A RESTAURANT.

opening a bona fide restaurant was never really in their plan. But with a beautiful new space that opened in January 2021, serving Mediterranean and globally inspired tapas, plus wines and French-style baked goods, suffice it to say they’ve exceeded their own expectations.

“This was kind of never in the plan,” Miki Bakkari said. “We always planned to see a change when we moved back to the States from Australia. We started with the granola

looking around for a location for a year and a half, the couple saw a sign advertising the opening of a new building under construction in downtown Bend, adjacent to Bend Brewing Company. The Bakkaris signed a lease on the brand-new space in January 2020—but with the advent of COVID-19, it wasn’t until January 2021 that they finally moved in. The space is gorgeous, with tall ceilings and a modern-industrial feel that is relatively new for Bend restaurants.

ONE OF THE HOUSE SPECIALTIES IS THE MOROCCAN MEATBALLS.

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Philly Style

1424 NE Cushing Dr., phillystylebend.com 541-678-2063. Mon-Thu & Sat 11am-9pm, Fri & Sun 11am-10pm A converted Portland Tri-Met bus serves as the home of this Philly Cheesesteak cart, located at On Tap on the east side.

Pho Viet & Cafe

1326 NE Third St., phovietandcafe.com 541-382-2929. Fri-Wed 10:30am-9:30pm

When you want pho— or any other Vietnamese noodle soup, for that matter, this spot is the top of my list! A go-to for delicious noodles, rice and other delicious Vietnamese dishes.

The Phoenix Restaurant

594 NE Bellevue Dr., bendphoenix.com 541-317-0727. 11:30am-8pm daily

Perched on Bend’s far eastside, the Phoenix has built a reputation as a reliable lunch and/or dinner spot, with a comprehensive menu of American standards that are served up with an attention to detail. Recommended: baby back ribs.

Pine Tavern

967 NW Brooks St., pinetavern.com 541-382-5581. Noon-8pm daily

As one of Bend’s old-school restaurant/watering holes in the downtown area, Pine Tavern serves up traditional American dinner options executed with precision—always adding a little something extra.

Pisano’s Woodfired Pizza

64670 Strickler Ave., pisanosbend.com 541-312-9349. Wed-Thu 4-8pm, Fri-Sat 1-8pm, Sun 1-7pm, Mon 4-8pm

Pisano’s serves delicious, award winning pizzas baked in a wood-fired oven, like they do in Italy. But look before you leap, because Pisano’s also offers a not-to-be-missed Stromboli, a rolled pizza crust that comes out soft, flaky and delicious wrapped around a pepperoni filling and served with marinara.

Pizza Mondo

811 NW Wall St., pizzamondobend.com 541-330-9093. Mon & Wed-Sat 11am-close, Sun 11:30am-close

Pizza Mondo has been serving up Bend’s most loved pizza since 1998 and it continues to do it their way, while keeping an eye on the needs of the pizza patron. Not only can you get a beer and an excellent slice or two in a laid-back environment, this place offers awesome after-mountain specials.

Planker Sandwiches

824 NW Wall St., plankersandwiches.com 541-317-5717. daily 10am-5pm

Want a great sandwich in a casual environment in downtown Bend? This is your jam. Try the Italian sub for a delightful, albeit cheesy and kinda sinful, treat. Another staff pick: the pork belly sando.

Heck, all the sandwiches are good.

Plentybowl

212 NE Revere Avenue, plentybowl.com/ 458-218-1106. Mon-Thu 9am-5pm

Plentybowl has a seasonal and weekly menu that includes vegan and non vegan options. Menu selections are made with fresh, local and organic ingredients.

The Podski

536 NW Arizona Ave., thepodski.com Sun-Thu 11am-10pm. Fri-Sat 11am-midnight Food cart pod between Old Mill and Downtown Bend with a rotating tap list of craft beer, canned classics, wine and cider. Cold outside? Try their newly renovated indoor bar!

The Point Pub and Grill

744 SW Bond St., Suite A, lovemypoint.com/ 541-797-6828. Mon-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-9pm

Burgers, sandwiches, nachos and appetizers—plus a full bar in downtown Bend.

Poke Row

2735 NW Crossing Dr., pokerow.com 541-306-6796. Mon-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun noon-7pm

Build your own bowl or burrito of fresh ingredients at this new establishment, founded by the passionate team behind Bend’s award-winning 5-Fusion and Sushi Bar.

Pop’s Southern BBQ

42 NW Hawthorne Ave., popsouthernbbq.com/ 541-264-5815. Wed-Sun 11am-9pm Mesquite-fired Southern barbecue, cooked up

by Texas native John Guzman. Located in the Bunk+Brew hostel food cart lot.

Port of Subs

63056 Lower Meadow Dr., portofsubs.com 541-388-1580. Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 9am7pm, Sun 9am-6pm Fresh subs, wraps and grillers sliced to order on Bend’s growing north side.

Portello Wine Café

2754 NW Crossing Drive, portellowinecafe.com 541-385-1777. Mon-Tue 4-9pm, Wed-Sat noon-9pm Portello Wine Café is a lovely spot to have a light bite all year round. The menu features flavors from Italy, France and the Mediterranean. A choice of panninis, bruschettas, cheeses and charcuterie. Patio seating. Children’s menu.

Pour House Grill

61276 Hwy 97, thepourhousegrill.com 541-388-2337. Wed-Fri 3-9pm, Sat noon9pm, Sun noon-7pm

Solid fare amid a backdrop of many big TVs and smiling service. The Pour House is a go-to for watching the next big game and indulging ribs, wings, pizza and burgers. A standard pub menu, including savory ribs and a variety of excellent chicken wings sauce options.

Primal Cuts Market

1244 NW Galveston Ave., primalcutsmeatmarket.com 541-706-9308. 10am-6pm Tue-Sat

Along with market meats, get delicious meats ready to eat, including a charcuterie plate, pulled pork and more. Currently no hot food/sandwiches, just cuts available as well as a ham pie special and soup of the day.

Raganelli’s Pizza

547 NE Bellevue Dr., raganellispizza.com 541-647-2343. Daily 11am-9pm

Eat in, take one away or bring a take and bake pizza home for later—this place has it all. With amazing pizza, killer sandwiches, salads and 10 beers on tap, wine and kombucha, and growler fills.

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The Restaurant at Awbrey Glen

2500 NW Awbrey Glen Dr., awbreyglen.com 541-317-2885. Wed-Sat 11:30am-8pm The public restaurant at the private Awbrey Glen Golf Club is geared toward the post-greens crowd, but offers a relaxing spot for others too. Open seasonally.

Richard’s Donuts & Pastries

61419 S Hwy 97, on facebook 541-385-3310. Mon-Fri 4:30am-4pm, SatSun 4:30am-3pm Made fresh daily—and friendly staff!

1913 NE 3rd St., on facebook 541-388-6783. Daily 6am-midnight

A classic taco shop with tacos, burritos and more.

River Pig Saloon

555 NW Arizona Ave., riverpigsaloon.com 541-385-6777. Noon-7pm Sun-Thu, noon11pm Fri-Sat

Rapa Nui Tiki Lounge

360 SW Powerhouse Dr., rapanuitiki.com/ 541-668-6611. Tue-Sun 3-10pm

A tiki lounge in the heart of the Old Mill, with some killer sunset views from its balcony looking out toward the Deschutes. Small plates and fun tiki-themed drinks.

Red Robin

625 SW Powerhouse Dr., redrobin.com 541-382-9234. Sun-Thu noon-8pm, Fri-Sat noon-9pm

With a killer location near the floaters’ mecca on the Deschutes, Red Robin serves up fresh made to order gourmet burgers, sandwiches and fries.

Reed Pub Co.

Named after the old Cascade Lakes Highway, originally paved in the 1950s with the red volcanic cinder. What started as a cart in Redmond (still there) now has a second location at River’s Place, serving up a host of classic and creative pies.

A neighborhood friendly place with a loyal following. Beers on tap as well as bottled drinks to go. Happy Hour daily from 4-6pm. Food offerings include pizzas.

787 NE Purcell Blvd., redroadpizzaco.com/ 458-256-9609. Wed-Sun 11am-9pm

The River Pig is a hip bar with a sizable patio, serving pub fare including burgers, sandwiches, salads—and of course, nachos. A solid pub food menu in a fun, hip location.

River’s Place

787 NE Purcell Blvd., riversplacebend.com 541-525-5532. Daily 11am-9pm

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1141 SE Centennial Court, on facebook 541-312-2800. Noon-close daily

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Bend Izakaya Ronin

70 SW Century Dr., #120, 541-797-4325. Wed-Sun 5pm-close

Featuring a casual Izakaya-style menu small plates, fresh fish and more. Central Oregon’s spot for authentic Japanese cuisine, featuring fresh sushi, yakitori and more, now in the Century Center.

Reservation is currently required for dining.

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The Rogue Chef

19860 7th St., theroguechef.kitchen 541-678-2559. 11am-9pm Tue-Sun

A food cart pod featuring beer, wine and seating, with carts including Mluma’, Sunny’s Carrello, Nik’Snacks, Sopa, Hogan’s Hoagies and Red Road Pizza.

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Root Cellar

1289 NE Second St., rootcellarstaples.com 541-797-0299. Tue-Fri 10am-2pm

Root Cellar is a brand of pantry staples and curiosities that create new points of discovery in any meal.

Root Down Kitchen

215 NW Hill St., rootdownkitchen.com 541-383-5094. Mon-Tue 11am-6pm, Wed 11am-3pm, Thu 11am-2pm, Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 11am-4pm

All-vegan restaurant serving comfort food—sandwiches, noodle bowls, rice bowls, etc. Mostly take-out, with limited seating. Patio dining along with takeout available.

Roszak’s Fish House

1230 NE Third St., 541-382-3173. 11:30am-9pm daily

661 NE Greenwood Ave., rockindaves.com 541-318-8177. Wed-Sun 7:30am-2pm If you thought Rockin’ Dave’s was just a bagel spot, you’ve been missing out. The back side of the compound is a cozy bar with a modern feel, with tasty treats and great drinks.

The self proclaimed “King of Seafood” has been serving locals their fave seafood dishes in a decidedly low-key atmosphere for close to four decades. One of the few holdouts in the dining community sustaining through Bend’s myriad booms and busts, Roszak’s is a solid, reliable bet for a delicious, traditional meal.

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Round Table Clubhouse

2940 N. Highway 97, roundtablepizza.com 541-389-2963. 11am-9pm daily Family-friendly Round Table has been serving innovative pizzas for over 51 years.

The Row at Tetherow

61240 Skyline Ranch Rd., tetherow.com/dine/the-row/ 541-213-2429. 11am-9pm Sun-Fri, Sat 7am-9pm The Row is a pub-style, casual, family friendly dining experience. With 12 beer taps, over 30 bottled/canned beers and a menu that offers both American and Scottish-inspired items, The Row is one of the best places to eat in Bend.

Salud Raw Food Cafe

431 NW Franklin Ave., facebook.com/SaludRawFood 541-678-5368. Mon-Fri 9am-3pm

Healthy, raw food breakfast and lunch items in downtown Bend. Winner of Best Vegetarian in our 2017 Best Of readers’ poll.

Salute

1045 NW Bond St, 541-323-0279. Mon-Thu 5-8:30pm, Fri-Sat 5-9pm

Contemporary Italian Restaurant in Downtown Bend serving modern Italian food, classic cocktails, and wine in an intimate and comfortable environment.

San Simón

845 NW Tin Pan Alley, 541-323-0235. Daily 2-11pm

San Simon is a bar in Bend’s historic Tin Pan Alley serving cocktails and charcuterie.

Schlotzsky’s Deli

62080 NE 27th St., sholotzskysoregon.com 541-317-5980. 9am-9pm daily International franchise restaurant chain offers fresh-baked bread, oven-toasted subs, paninis, soups, pizza and fresh tossed salads. Breakfast every day 7am-11am

Scoutpost

310 SW Industrial Way, scoutbend.com Fri-Tue 8:30am-2pm

Brunch anyone? How about a burger? Ice cream? This little food cart aims to “Scoutpost” every craving.

Seven Nightclub

1033 NW Bond St., sevenbend.com 541-760-9412. Thu-Sat 7pm-2am

This nightclub offers a collection of dinner options, including appetizers, salads, sandwiches and pizzas.

Shade Tree Brewing

19305 Indian Summer Road, shadetreebrewing.com 541-383-3730.

A small production brewery located in Deschutes River Woods. Private tours available.

Shaka Shave Ice

19860 7th Street, thebitetumalo.com/shaka-shave-ice/ 541-954-3338. 11am-close daily

Hawaiian shave ice in a host of flavors, at The Bite in Tumalo.

Shimshon Bend

1661 NE 4th St, shimshonbend.com/ Tue-Sat 11am-8pm

“Spiritual eats from Israel, Spain, Morocco, Iraq, and beyond.” Israeli street food, from the creators of Barrio. Kebabs, mezze, felafel and other pita sandwiches.

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Shinsei Sushi

63455 N. Hwy 97, shinseibend.com 541-306-3486. Mon-Fri 11am-9pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am-9:30pm

Tucked in among other shops at Cascade Village Shopping Center, Shinsei offers a long list of sushi rolls, nigiri and more. A nice wine list and sake list too.

Shinsei serves standard sushi rolls and drinks as well as non-traditional entrees (Shinsei pizza) and salads.

Shred Town

310 SW Industrial Way, shredtownfoodtruck.com 541-647-4399. Daily 11am-10pm A constantly rotating menu of items containing some kind of “shredded” component, including juicy meats such as carnitas and asada, shredded veggies and homemade sauces. Yummy for shreddin’ snowboarders, and others, too. Bend location closed, however Redmond location currently operating.

Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill

1020 NW Wall St., sidelines-bend.com 541-385-8898. Daily 8am-11pm

Dozens of flat screens, breakfast all day, and friendly staff, this is the place to come watch the big game or grab a bloody to cure your hangover.

With a huge pub menu, it’s a favorite Bend sports bar, to be sure.

Silver Moon Brewing

24 NW Greenwood Ave., silvermoonbrewing.com 541-388-8331. Daily noon-9pm Made-in-Bend beer and daily specials! But its’s the consistently amazing menu that includes everything from street style tacos, a burger line up to die for and fresh cut fries that keeps locals coming back for more!

Sintra

1024 NW Bond St., cafesintra.com 541-382-8004. Mon-Sat 7:30am-3pm, Sun 7:30am-2pm Sintra brings authentic Portuguese cuisine to Bend with green chili chicken stew, linguica infused breakfast, and lunch dishes.

Sol Verde

1040 NW Galveston Ave., solverdebend.com 541-610-8399. Mon-Fri 8:30am-2pm

With New Mexico-inspired flavors, this cart is doing something different from anything else offered in town—making it a great representation of the 100 different ways to eat green and red chilies. Breakfast burritos!! Subtly different from anything else offered in town—and a great representation of the 100 different ways to eat green and red chilies—Sol Verde is a wonderful addition to Bend’s dining scene.

Sopa Mexican Cuisine

Spider City Brewing

Authentic Mexican food at the River’s Place food cart lot!

Bend’s women-owned brewery on the southeast side—a welcome addition to the scene in a part of town that doesn’t have much in the way of breweries! Blonde ales, IPAs, pale ales and a Polish wheat... is it 5pm yet?

787 NE Purcell Blvd, 541-306-0569. Mon-Sat 11am-9pm

Sora Sushi

744 NW Bond St., 541-318-3838. 11am-9pm daily

Japanese cuisine in downtown Bend, including handmade nori rolls, sashimi, yakisoba and more.

The sushi favorites, served on a conveyor belt so there’s always something headed your way. Also serving ramen and other noodle and rice dishes.

South Yo Mouth

1415 NE 3rd St, 541-425-1488. Wed-Sat Noon-8pm

Bringing Carolina roots to Central Oregon with stratch-made Southern cooking.

Southern Accent

444 SE 9th St., facebook.com/SouthernAccentBend/ 541-797-1372. Tue-Sat noon-9pm

A to-die-for crab po boy is what brought us here in the first place, but this cart is a wealth of Southern food riches. Seafood, cod and Cajun fries made by an Alabama native... yum!

1177 SE Ninth St., spidercitybrewing.com Tue-Fri 3-8pm, Sat 2-8pm, Sun 2-7pm

Spoken Moto

310 SW Industrial Way, spokenmoto.com 541-306-6689. Wed-Thu 8am-7pm, Fri-Sat 8am-8pm, Sun-Tue 8am-6pm

A mix of vintage motorcycles, coffee, beer and natural gear. It’s a pretty cool concept and there isn’t another place in Bend like it. With a collection of food carts outside, it’s also a great place to try some of Bend’s thriving food cart scene.

Spork

937 NW Newport Ave., sporkbend.com 541-390-0946. Daily 11am-9pm

Spork whips up innovative rice bowls, tacos, Thai-style salads and more from their Newport Avenue location. Service Dog friendly! The clean bohemian environment offers quality and clever fusion foods.

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Southside Pub

63455 North Highway 97 #53, 541-382-2687. 6am-6pm daily

A locals pub with a full bar and pub fare, including burgers and more.

Starbucks

61160 S. Highway 97, 541-383-7672. Daily 11am-11pm

The Sparrow Bakery

50 SE Scott St., thesparrowbakery.net 541-330-6321. Daily 8am-2pm

The Scott Street location is where it all started.

Located in the Old Iron Works Arts District, we share a courtyard with the Workhouse and the Cindercone Clay Center. As always we strive to create amazing food that is both delicious and beautiful.

The Sparrow Bakery Northwest Crossing

2748 NW Crossing Dr., thesparrowbakery.net 541-647-2323. 8am-4pm Mon-Sat, 8am-3pm Sun Home of Bend’s famous Ocean Roll and other delightful pastries, as well as coffees and teas, breakfast sandwiches and lunch-type sandwiches too.

Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.

812 NW Wall St., 541-382-9438. 5:30am-6:30pm Everyday

Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.

Stars Cabaret

197 NE Third St., starscabaret.com 541-388-4081. 4-11pm daily

Classic cheeseburgers and other affordable lunch and dinner options, with entertainment the likes of which you won’t find at many other places in Bend.

Stihl Whiskey Bar

550 NW Franklin Ave. Suite 118, facebook.com/thestihlwhiskeybar 541-383-8182. Mon-Sat 4-11 pm

Over 200 whiskeys! A full menu ranging from chicken tenders to vanilla ice cream to the all-day breakfast burrito.

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Still Vibrato

210 SW Century Dr., stillvibrato.com 541-977-1821. 6:30am-4:30pm Mon-Thu, FriSun 6:30am-6pm Quality-focused coffee roasting.

Stone Pine Pizza

310 SW Industrial Way, 541-640-9461. 11am-9pm Wed-Mon

Specializing in creating BYO pizzas and traditional New York style thin crust pizzas everyone will enjoy. There’s even a gluten-free option! Dine in or take out.

Strictly Organic Coffee - Old Mill

450 SW Powerhouse Dr., strictlyorganic.com 541-647-1402. Daily 8am-6pm

Serving up organic and fair trade coffee in the Old Mill District with occasional live music. No delivery available in Oldmill location, however delivery available from Bond Location.

Strictly Organic Coffee Company

6 SW Bond St., strictlyorganic.com 541-330-6061. Mon-Sat 6am-6pm, Sun 7am-6pm The original organic roaster, Strictly O has been serving up freshly roasted fair trade coffee from its Box Factory locale for the better part of a decade. They also offer a mean breakfast burrito and a full lunch menu at the Box Factory location.

Sunny Yoga Kitchen

2748 NW Crossing, sunnyyogakitchen.com 541-678-3139. Mon, Tue, Fri 11am-2:30pm, Sat-Sun 11am-2pm

What better to round out a yoga sesh than some delicious, nutritious food afterward? Yummy bowls, salads, sandwiches, delicious juice medleys and even beer, wine and sake.

Sunny’s Carrello

787 NE Purcell Blvd, sunnyscarrello.com/ 541-678-0389. 4pm-7:30pm Fri-Tue

The newest brain child from the chef at Sunny Yoga Kitchen, Sunny’s is an Italian-style food cart with mind-blowing delights. Moving to The Grove in NW Crossing May 2021.

Sunriver Brewing Co. Galveston Pub

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1005 NW Galveston Ave., sunriverbrewingcompany.com 541-408-9377. Sun-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm

Serving fresh beers on tap and a menu of delectable pub fare, including vegetarian and gluten free menu items and a focus on locally sourced, fresh products.

Super Burrito - Downtown 1133 NW Wall, on facebook 541-312-2009. Daily 10am-8pm

Relaxed counter-serve eatery serving burritos, tacos & other casual Mexican eats.

Super Burrito Eastside

2100 NE Hwy 20, 541-388-5667. Mon-Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 9am-3pm

Often with soccer (er, futbol) games on TV, and with packed burritos (as the name suggests), Super Burrito is about as close as Bend gets to standard, authentic, no frills, plenty-of-taste Mexican food. East and west side locations.

Szechuan Chinese Restaurant

1600 NE Third St., bendchinese.com 541-383-9033. Tue-Sun 11am-9pm

No surprises here: This spot serves up the fried rice, pot stickers, stir fries and other Chinese dishes you’ve come to expect.

Taco Del Mar Northside

63455 N. Hwy 97, tacodelmar.com 541-317-1112. Mon-Fri 10am-8:30pm, SatSun 11am-8pm

A franchise serving burritos and tacos. This is not adventurous eating for most Bendites, but it’s convenient.

Taco Salsa

1365 NW Galveston Ave., 541-318-6243. Mon-Sat 6:30am-2pm, Sun 7:30am-1am

Located in what is something of a mecca for Mexi eats on the west side, Taco Salsa offers authentic burritos and tacos all day and all night. Munchies!

Taqueria El Nava

911 SE Armour Rd., on facebook 541-390-0422. 11am-7pm daily

Delicious, authentic tacos that are affordable too— plus other Mexican faves. Located at 9th St. Village.

Tacos la Catrina

536 NW Arizona Ave., tacoslacatrinabend.wixsite.com/bend 541-633-5295. Thu-Sat 12:30pm-7pm, Sun noon-4pm Authentic Mexican street food in Bend.

Tacos Pihuamo

362 SE Cleveland Ave, 541-390-9992. Mon-Fri 10am-7pm

Don’t pass by this little gem the next time you’re zooming on Third Street; this cart serves delicious, authentic street fare inspired by the state of Jalisco, Mexico.

Taj Palace Restaurant

917 NW Wall St., tajpalacebend.us 541-330-0774. Daily Lunch Buffet 11am2:30pm, Daily Dinner 5-9pm

Entrees range from Tandoori chicken and Tikka Masala to vegetarian options like Aloo Saag (potatoes with spinach and spices) and Dal Curry (lentil-based vegetable curry). The Taj also has an extensive menu of classic Indian dishes from a variety of regions that can be ordered a la carte or in meal combos.

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Taste of Thailand

696 NE Greenwood Ave., facebook.com/ATasteOfThailand 541-815-0180. Mon-Sat 9:30am-7:30pm

There’s really nothing not to like about Taste of Thailand, from the funny and friendly service to the quality Thai cuisine to the incredible value.

Drive through, no fuss lunch or dinner.

Tate & Tate - Bend

2755 NW Crossing, bendcatering.net 541-706-9317. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm

A catering company that also serves grab and go lunches at its two locations in Bend and Redmond.

Tea Buzz Global Tea Bar

29 W. Greeley Ave, teabuzztea.com 541-977-5113. Mon-Fri 10am-4pm

Only shipping and delivering at this time. Tea Buzz Global Tea Bar offers free local delivery to your door within a 15-mile radius of downtown Bend and flat rate shipping to areas outside the region within the continental U.S.

Teriyaki Madness

2680 NE Hwy 20 Ste. 340, teriyakimadness.com/ 541-797-0261. Daily 11am-9pm Fast-service teriyaki food, including chicken and beef teriyaki and katsu bowls, noodles, potstickers, wontons and much more.

Thailandia

536 NW Arizona Ave, 541-390-0230. Wed-Thu 11am-7pm, Fri-Sun 11am-8pm Thai food in the fun, convivial atmosphere.

The Capitol

190 NW Oregon Ave., thecapitolbend.com 541-678-5740. Wed-Sat 5pm-11pm Descend below ground to this fun restaurant, bar, play zone and venue which serves appetizers, dinner, great drinks and hosts a variety of performances. The Capitol kitchen boasts a scratch menu.

The Good Drop Wine Shoppe

141 NW Minnesota Ave, 541-410-1470. Tue-Thu 11am-6:30pm, FriSat noon-8pm

Located in Downtown Bend, The Good Drop Wine Shoppe is Central Oregon’s foremost wine bar/wine shop. It features wine by the glass, a premium selection with wine from all over the world, champagne, ports and sake, bottles to go, online ordering and shipping and more.

The Lot

745 NW Columbia St., facebook.com/TheLotBend 541-610-4969. Daily 11am-9pm A favorite food cart pod on Bend’s west side.

The Tasting Room and Cocktail Lounge at Oregon Spirit Distillers 740 NE First St., Barrelthiefbend.com 541-382-0002. Noon-6pm daily

A distillery, with an adjacent lounge open for group reservations and special events, and a tasting room open limited hours.

Third Street Pub

314 SE Third St., facebook.com/ThirdStreetPub 541-306-3017. Mon-Fri 10am-10pm, Sat-Sun 11am-10pm Never assuming and located right on Bend’s busy Third Street, Third Street is your standard neighborhood bar.

Thump Coffee - Downtown

25 NW Minnesota Ave., thumpcoffee.com 541-388-0226. Mon-Fri 6am-5:30pm, Sat 7am-5:30pm, Sun 7am-4:30pm.

Gourmet coffee shop & in-house roaster offering espresso drinks & light fare in relaxed, artsy digs.

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Thump Coffee - NW Crossing

549 NW York Dr., thumpcoffee.com 541-647-2284. 6:30am-5:30pm Mon-Fri, Sat 7am-5:30pm, Sun 7am-5pm Small batch roasted coffee and espresso, handmade chia, Metolious tea and artisan pastries make this downtown spot a locals’ favorite.

Timbers East Bar & Grill

2570 NE Twin Knolls Dr., facebook.com/ timberseastbend/ 541-383-3502. 11am-11pm Mon-Fri, 9am11pm Sat-Sun

Enjoy an awesome selection of appetizers along with local brews and mixed beverages. There’s food here, and it’s grill-like.

The Tin Pig

536 NW Arizona Ave, thetinpigfoodcart.com 458-256-8408. Wed-Thu noon-7pm, Fri-Sat noon-8pm, Sun noon-6pm A food cart with down-home Southern goodness, serving delicious hormone-free chicken sandwiches, burgers, hushpuppies and more, in The Podski lot.

Toasty

536 NW Arizona Ave, toastyfoodtruck.com 541-668-4975. Tue-Thu noon-7pm, Fri-Sat noon-7:30pm, Sun noon-4pm

Toasty’s ultimate mission is to promote compassion within our community for all living beings.

We believe it is our responsibility to do as little harm as possible to the animals, the environment, and each other.

Toomie’s Thai Cuisine

119 NW Minnesota Ave., toomiesthaibend.com 541-388-5590. Tue-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm lunch, 4:30pm-9pm dinner

One of Central Oregon’s favorite Thai restaurants is busy for both lunch and dinner. Dinner is served family style with heaping portions of Thai classics such as salad with peanut dressing, chow mein, rice and entrees including curry and sweet and sour pork.

Tortilleria Reyes

1155 SW Division St., on Facebook 541-383-2025. Mon-Wed & Fri-Sat 10am10pm, Thu 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-7pm

A locals’ favorite for the tacos and for other Latin American sundries.

Tots!

1661 NE 4th St, totstotstots.square.site 541-788-5682. Wed-Mon Noon-8pm

Don’t expect any small, run-of-the-mill tots here.

These are giant, crispy yet crunchy wonderballs, served as nachos or with other fun dipping sauces.

The Trailhead at Pronghorn

65600 Pronghorn Club Dr., pronghornresort.com 866-320-5024. 8am-9pm daily Located at Pronghorn Resort, this restaurant offers pub-style food, brews and cocktails. Get surf and turf, salads, soups, and at lunch, sandwiches.

Trattoria Sbandati

1444 NW College Way, trattoriasbandati.com/ 541-306-6825. Wed-Thu 5-8pm, Fri-Sat 5-9pm Chef Sbandati specializes in authentic Italian cuisine, importing the best that Italy has to offer and using the finest local produce and meats, insuring an incredible meal that fuses Central Oregon to Europe.

Tumalo Cider Co

64654 Cook Ave, tumalocider.com 541-797-0308. Noon-5pm Mon-Thu, noon6pm Fri-Sat Tumalo’s own cider company, now with a tap room! Specializing in small batch, artisan cider with a focus on dry, complex apple profiles.

Tumalo Feed Co. Steak House

64619 W. Highway 20, tumalofeedcosteakhouse.com 541-382-2202. Wed, Thu, Sun 4:30-8pm, Fri-Sat 4:30-9pm

Hungry for some steak? Enjoy ambiance straight out of the old wild west? If so, the Historic Tumalo Feed Co. Steakhouse is the place to be! They’ve been serving up legendary steaks and north western hospitality since 1991.

Tumalo Tavern

64670 Strickler Ave., on facebook 541-330-2323. 11am-11pm daily

Valentine’s Deli

555 NW Arizona Ave., Suite 25, valentinesdeli.com 541-322-2154. Mon-Fri 11am-2pm

This locally owned and operated sandwich shop serves up delicious sandwiches, soups, beers, salads and desserts. Using local and organic ingredients whenever possible, this hip spot aims to make healthy food that is as delicious as it is good for you.

Velvet

805 NW Wall St., velvetbend.com 541-728-0303. 4-11pm daily

Hip without being hipster, classy without being stuffy, Velvet gets creative with its cocktails and snacks.

Victorian Café

1404 NW Galveston Ave., victoriancafebend.com/ 541-382-6411. Daily 7am-2pm The breakfast and lunch spot in the renovated old house at 14th and Galveston is undeniably popular—just ask the droves of people waiting for tables on any given weekend morning.

Vida y Tacos

320 SW Century Dr. #410, vidaytacos.com/ 541-728-0805. 11am-8pm daily

The newest taco spot on Bend’s west side, featuring classics as well as out-of-the box tacos such as Ahi tacos.

Village Baker

1470 SW Knoll Ave., facebook.com/villagebaker 541-318-1054. Daily 7am-2pm

Like pool? Like motorcycles? Then you’ll probably fit right in here. In addition to the full bar, there’s video lottery, pool tables, darts, Golden Tee and horseshoes— plus karaoke Saturday nights.

Fresh breads and treats baked fresh daily. Three words about this Westside bakery/deli: Chicken Salad Sandwich. Seriously, I’m sure there is other stuff on the menu, but I’ll never need to test that theory because this sandwich is the best in town.

Hands down.

Unofficial Logging Co.

Wall Street Bar

910 NW Harriman St. Suite #100, unofficiallogging.com/ 541-323-8700. Mon-Thu 4-10pm, Thu-Sun noon-10pm

Have you ever been walking around downtown Bend and thought “You know what this town needs? Axe-throwing and a place to grab a drink and bite in one spot.” Us, too!

Va Piano Vineyards Tasting Room 425 SW Powerhouse Dr., 541 797-6363. Mon-Sat noon-8pm, Sun noon-6pm

A wine tasting room in the Old Mill District of Bend, serving wines from its vineyard in Walla Walla, Washington.

917 NW Wall St., 541-385-7098. 11am-11pm daily

A mix of locals and visitors gather at this bar, offering a lively patio with views of Mirror Pond and the Deschutes River.

Washington Dining & Cocktails

900 NW Mount Washington Dr., washingtonbend.com 541-640-8257. Mon-Fri 11:30am-9pm, SatSun 10am-9:30pm

Good cocktails, friendly service and a great location make this one a winner. The Source named Washington the Rookie of the Year in its 2017 Restaurant Guide, for a number of reasons. First, that burger!.

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FOOD CART OF THE YEAR

AT THE TIN PIG, THE CHICKEN IS THE STAR OF THE SHOW WORDS BY NICOLE VULCAN • PHOTOS BY DARRIS HURST

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t is impossible for someone to mention The Tin Pig or even The Podski without me instantly craving a chicken sandwich. Whether it’s the spicy Nashville Chicken, or the Sweet T that comes with pimento cheese and honey, foodies around Bend know The Tin Pig is the place to go for a chicken sando cooked to perfection… perhaps with

started out in 2018, the cart combined both of those regional flavors more distinctly.

“A lot of the Southwestern things have faded,” Tate said. “When I started, the menu was a lot different— more pork. The chicken just kind of took over. I love barbecue and smoking meats—they just took second fiddle to the chicken.”

YOU KNOW YOU WANT IT — THE NASHVILLE CHICKEN SANDWICH.

“Everyone is addicted to my fry seasoning,” Tate said. While spice is a defining feature of many of The Tin Pig’s dishes, for the fry seasoning, the secret comes from the opposite end of the spectrum. “The trick is the sugar that I put in it. No one is expecting it,” Tate said.

Located in The Podski near the ever-popular Box Factory, Tate credits at least part of his success—including winning Best Cart in this 2021 Restaurant Guide—to

being in the company of other beloved Bend carts.

“Only being open for three years, I am very lucky and very thankful I got put into a cart next to Big Ski’s Pierogi and Thailandia,” he noted. “If it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t have been noticed at all.”

The Tin Pig Open Wed-Sun Noon-7pm At The Podski food cart lot 536 NW Arizona Ave., Bend thetinpigfoodcart.com

JACK TATE, LEFT, AND MATTHEW GUTIERREZ RAISE A TOAST TO THE ALMIGHTY CHICKEN.

some fried pickles on the side. Or maybe some hush puppies? Dang.

Owner Jack Tate, a native of Tucson, Arizona, who’s spent his career as a chef helping open over a dozen restaurants—including Immersion Brewing in Bend—says The Tin Pig’s menu started out having a lot more variety, but with chicken being the star of the show, he’s focusing these days on what makes customers happiest. Tate and partner Matthew Gutierrez are both from the Southwest, and Tate’s wife Yvonne is from the South—so when they

Don’t go thinking The Tin Pig is a one-trick pony, however. Burgers are still a hit, too, and Tate still cures his own pork belly. Another popular item is the Carolina burger, served with what Tate calls “Carolina BBQ sauce,” a mustard-based sauce that’s also found on the Big Bird—yet another chicken sandwich served with a healthy dose of buttermilk slaw.

Side dishes at The Tin Pig also stand out, including the hush puppies and the fried green tomatoes, which come with a dusting of red chili.

AND YOU WANT THIS, TOO — THE OF THE MENU ROUGE STYLE BASKET.

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West Side Tavern

930 NW Galveston Ave., on facebook 541-382-4810. 10am-close daily

A classic west Bend spot where locals go to let loose, and sometimes catch the surprisingly-good menu. A full bar is the main attraction, but surprisingly, the West Side does have some upscale apps.

The White Water Taphouse

1043 NW Bond St., whitewatertaphouse.com 541-797-2178. Mon-Wed 3-9pm, Thu 3-10pm, Fri-Sat 3-11pm

What’s the main draw at this downtown Bend spot? You guessed it—the taps. In addition to the wide beer selection, get sushi and poke pop-up at least twice a week!

Whole Foods Market

2610 Hwy 20, wholefoodsmarket.com 541-389-0151. Daily 8am-9pm

A grocery store with grab and go. grill and deli items. Senior hour: Wed, Fri 7-8 am

Wild Roots Coffeehouse

63130 NE Lancaster St., wildrootscoffeehouse.com Mon-Fri 6am-5pm, Sat-Sun 7am-4pm

A high-end coffeehouse for the denizens of NE Bend! (You heard it here peeps, the NE side is blowin’ up.) Delicious coffees from Stumptown Coffee, loose leaf teas and pastries.

Wild Rose

150 NW Oregon Ave., wildrosethai.com 541-382-0441. 11am-9pm Sun-Thu, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm

Sorry folks, no Pad Thai here. What you will find at Wild Rose is delicious and reasonably priced Northern Thai dishes, including house-made curries, crispy duck dishes and one of the best Tom Kha soups in town.

The Wine Shop & Tasting Bar

55 NW Minnesota Ave., thewineshopbend.com 541-389-2884. Wed-Thu 2-8pm, Fri-Sat 2-9pm, Sun 1-7pm

The Wine Shop and Beer Tasting Bar revolutionized the wine and beer industry in Bend by letting customers try before they buy bottles. In addition, this spot serves up charcuterie and other snacks.

Worthy Brewing

495 NE Bellevue Dr., worthybrewing.com 541-639-4776. 11:30am-close daily

Worthy makes solid beer, American-style craft beers. The menu is pub food with a conscience.

Burgers and pizza, sure, but the fresh, sometimes local and organic ingredients are a nice touch. The beet salad is also one of the best in town.

Worthy Taps & Tacos

806 NW Brooks St #110, worthytapstacos.com 541-678-6268. Wed, Thu, Sun 11am-8pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9pm Located in the Brooks Street alley, this new-ish spot serves up a variety of lunch items.

Zpizza Tap Room

1082 SW Yates Drive, zpizza.com/bend 541-389-8800. Daily 4-10pm

Take-out and delivery chain whose California-style pies include organic ingredients and vegan varieties.

Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails

919 NW Bond St., zydecokitchen.com 541-312-2899. 5-10pm daily

Fusing spicy Creole cuisine with elegant Northwest simplicity, the kitchen is consistently impressive. Try the Shrimp Po’Boy or Etoufee for Southern fare, or lighten up with the California Greek or Roasted Beet salad at lunch.

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LA PINE Cinco de Mayo

51470 Hwy 97, facebook.com/CincodeMayoLaPine 541-536-2236. Mon-Sat 11am-8:30pm

Cinco de Mayo has been cooking up homemade Mexican food in La Pine since 1995. Try the fiesta tostada, which is shaped like a sailboat, or their sizzling fajitas.

Hunan Chinese Restaurant

51546 Hwy 97, hunanchineselapine.com 541-536-3998. Tue-Sun 11:30am-8pm

Despite being the only option for Chinese food south of Bend in Central Oregon, Hunan is one of the best restaurants to chow down at in La Pine.

Though the menu may not be very adventurous, Hunan offers Americanized Chinese classics,.

Legend Cider Company

52670 Hwy 97, legendcider.com 503-893-5853. Thu-Sat noon-8pm, Sun noon-6pm All-natural ciders, made in La Pine and served up in the cidery’s taproom. Need food? Mauna Kea Grill is outside!

Los Tres Caballos

51500 Hwy 97, 541-536-1006. Daily 7am - 9pm

Formerly El Caporal, Los Tres Caballos features the same great food under a new name. Don’t miss out on the chicken taquitos and their gigantic, refreshing pina coladas–by far the best in La Pine.

Lucky Fortune

16492 William Foss Road, 541-536-2288. Everyday 11AM - 8:30PM

Massive food portions and good value. Only take out available.

Mauna Kea Grill

52670 Hwy 97, (541) 948-5217.

Classic Hawaiian fare, now in La Pine! If you caught this cart when it was located at Crux, you can now look forward to tasting it when you visit Legend Cider in La Pine.

Paulina Lake Lodge

22440 Paulina Lake Rd., paulinalakelodge.com 541-536-2240. Mon-Fri: 10PM-6PM, Sun 10am-5, Sat 10am-7 A rustic cabin feel with classic dishes, including prime rib dinner Saturdays. Call ahead to check on availability and to make a reservation. Dine in and take out available.

Ponderosa Pizza Parlor

52574 Hwy 97, 541-536-1964. Everyday 11AM-9

Pizza, chicken and spuds, hot sandwiches, salad bar, beer on tap — and an arcade, naturally. Dine in and take out available

Vic’s Bar & Grill

Creekside Food Court

1255 NE 3rd St.,

Food Truck pod and beer garden in Prineville.

Crooked River Brewing Company 420 N. Main St., crookedriverbrewing.com 541-362-5583. Noon to 10 pm

Cold beer and friendly service! With live music, pool and gret pub fare this is local favorite.

30 taps including 3 on Nitro! Constantly changing beer, cider, wine, kombucha, spirits, pizza, sliders, salads, snacks, and nachos. Great atmosphere with seating for 100 inside and many more outside by the fire pit. Indoor theater and arcade room, too.

Wickiup Junction

Dillon’s Grill

16980 Burgess Road, 541-536-2945.

17000 Burgess Road, 541-536-2211. Mon-Fri: 5am-9pm, Sat-Sun: 7am-9pm This little store is the perfect stop for a cup of coffee, a delicious fresh-made donut and that carton of milk you almost forgot to pick up on your way back home.

Wickiup Station Sports Pub

52600 N. Highway 97, 541-536-7577. Mon-Fri 11am-close. Sat-Sun 8am-close.

Burgers, sandwiches and plenty of libations.

PRINEVILLE Barney Prine’s Steakhouse and Saloon

389 NW 4th Street, barneyprines.com 541-447-3333. Sundays 9-1 (breakfast), bar/ patio dining opens @ 1pm with limited menu until 4, dining room opens @ 4-close.

M-Thu 4-close. Fri bar/patio open @3, dining room@4-close. Saturday @ 4-close Locally owned and wlll established for 13 years, Barney Prines has the reputation of excellent food, spirits and service. Serving only choice USDA meats all hand cut, prepared in-house and served to your specifications.

Club Pioneer

1851 NE 3rd St., 541-447-6177. Mon-Thu: 11am-2pm, 4-8:30pm, Fri 11am-2pm, 4-9pm, Sat 4-9pm, Sun 9am-1:30pm, 4-8pm This Western-styled restaurant has been around since the 1930s serving up steaks, seafood and other comfort grub like fettuccines or the whiskey chicken with ham in a light cream sauce. The giant desserts are sure to cure your sweet tooth.

142 NE Fifth St., dillonsgrill.net/ 541-447-3203. Everyday: 11am-9pm

Though there’s a certain deep fried essence in the air, Dillon’s serves up a good variety of bbq staples like pulled pork and ribs as well as big burgers. Fourteen beers on draft including several regional microbrews.

Gee’s Family Restaurant

987 NW 2nd St., 541-447-6115. Mon-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun Noon-9pm

This family restaurant serves up all your Chinese favorites like lo mein, chicken, shrimp and beef dishes mainly in Cantonese and Szechuan styles.

Glacier Truck

1255 NE 3rd St., Tue.-Fri., 11am-6pm.

Family owned and operated food truck. Bringing a little European flair to Central Oregon. From homemade sausages and cured meats, schnitzels to homemade soups and fresh salads—there’s something for everyone.

Mazatlan

887 N. Main St., mazatlancentralor.com 541-447-7437. Sun-Thu 11am-10pm Fri-Sat 11am-10:30pm

With locations in Bend, Prineville and Redmond, as well as others around the state, this eatery has the Mexican favorites at affordable prices.

Sons of Beer

1320 NE Third St., on facebook 541-416-0137. Noon to 9 pm

Beers and growler fills, plus a solid menu of pub food such as grilled cheese, wings, rings, bangers and more.

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REDMOND Bad Boys BBQ

404 SW Forest Ave., bendbbqcaterer.com 541-797-4079. Sun-Thu 11:30am-close, FriSat 11:30am-9pm

In addition to an awesome catering service, Bad Boys has a food carts in Redmond and Bend. Get Tender Smokey Brisket, Pulled Pork, Lemon Herbed Pulled Chicken, Burgers, BBQ Street Tacos and more.

Baldy’s Barbeque Redmond

343 NW Sixth St., 541-923-2271. Tue-Thu 11am-8pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11am-8pm

Baldy’s meats are tender, delicious and smoked to that sweet spot between crisp and juicy; literally mouth-watering. With three locations and weekly specials on full racks of ribs and other fingerlicking goodness, there are plenty of ways to get your barbecue on.

Beer Stop

2498 S. Highway 97, beerstopllc.com/ 541-316-1864. Noon-6pm daily

Specialty beer shop with selections you can’t find anywhere else.

Bottoms Up Saloon

1421 NW 6th St., facebook.com/BottomsupsaloonRedmond/ 541-548-5663. 11:30am-8pm Mon-Thu, 11:30am-8pm Fri-Sat, Sun 11:30am-7pm

Atmosphere is everything and that is what you will find at Bottoms Up Saloon. Created with western design as the center you will find something very different, a warm and friendly place to relax and enjoy the company of your friends.

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Brickhouse Steakhouse - Redmond 412 SW Sixth St., brickhousesteakhouse.com 541-526-1782. Mon-Sat 4:30pm-close Like its sister restaurant in Bend, the Brickhouse Redmond serves prime Steaks produced locally in the Northwest. Brickhouse Redmond serves natural, hormone-free steaks and fresh, wild and in-season seafood. Reservation recommended.

Carnaval Mexican Grill

343 SW 6th St, 541-316-6960. 11am-10pm Sat-Sun, 11am9pm Mon-Fri

Their menu combines two cultures into one with their cuisine. Your taste buds won’t know what hit them when you sink your teeth into their authentic signature dishes. Once you try one dish, you will be back for more.

Cascade Lakes at 7th Street

855 SW Seventh St., cascadelakes.com 541-923-1795. 11:30am-7pm Mon-Thu, 11:30am-9pm Fri-Sat

Winner of Best Lunch in Redmond in our 2017 Best Of readers’ poll. This is the original member of the Cascade Lakes family. Roll-away glass walls, outdoor picnic-table seating and horseshoe pits make it a must for any Cascade Lakes fan. Pub fare you’d expect—burgers, nachos, fresh salads— served with the beers you love.

Checkers Pub

329 SW Sixth St., checkerspub.com 541-548-3731. Tue-Thu 2-9pm, Fri-Sat 2-11pm

A Redmond staple, Checkers serves up delicious sandwiches, burgers and entrees, including their popular French Philly topped with cheese, grilled mushrooms, onions, peppers and served with au jus and a side of homemade french fries. For a treat, try their famous jalapeno poppers stuffed with spinach artichoke dip and wrapped in bacon.

Christie’s Kitchen

614 NW Cedar Ave., 541-923-8878. Tue-Sun 7am-2pm

What are you craving? From vegan dishes, to our homestyle bacon and farm-fresh eggs, we aim to please.

Cibelli’s - Redmond

885 SW Rimrock Way, cibellis.com 541-923-7388. Mon-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm

Local pizzeria offering hand-tossed, NYC-style pies & gluten-free crust options in a casual space.

Clock Tower Pub

2757 NW Seventh St., on facebook1 541-526-1871. Mon-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-10pm

The Clock Tower Pub is one of the few spots in

north Redmond to catch the games. Basic burgers and sandwiches pair perfectly with a cold one and the big game. They also serve up plenty of pub appetizers, like nachos, wings, chicken tenders and more.

Croutons

974 SW Veterans Way, croutonstogo.com 541-316-1500. Mon-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 11am-3pm

Relaxed counter-serve snack bar serving up classic sandwiches, salads, soups & more.

Curbside Bacon

404 SW Forest Ave., 503-780-1189. Tue-Sat 11am-9pm

Touting a from-scratch menu, Curbside Bacon serves up salads (Caesar or wedge), burgers, and hot sandwiches including pulled pork, a cubano and beef brisket.

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Gompers Distillery

Jersey Boys Pizzeria

Be transported to the roaring 20’s in our Prohibition themed speakeasy at Gompers Distillery. Visit for distillery tours, tasting flights, craft cocktails, and Gompers Distillery merch.

Lively joint offering New York style pizza and sports plays on the big screens.

611 NE Jackpine Ct #8, gompersdistillery.com 541-588-2825. Fri-3-7pm, Sat 1-5pm

Grace and Hammer

641 SW Cascade Ave., graceandhammer.com/ 541-668-6684. Wed-Fri 4-8pm, Sat-Sun noon-8pm Wood-fired pizza in a charming former church in Redmond. Offering a full bar, plus beer and wine!

The Hideaway - Redmond

507 SW Eighth St., hideawaytavernredmond.com/ 541-526-5989. 11am-11pm Mon-Fri, 8am11pm Sat-Sun GRACE AND HAMMER • BY NICOLE VULCAN

Diego’s Spirited Kitchen

447 SW Sixth St., diegosspiritedkitchen.com 541-316-2002. Daily 11am-10pm Diego’s Spirited Kitchen consistently produces delicious meals from scratch, which has earned them a loyal following. Menu favorites include the Ossu Bucco, which is a pork shank slow-cooked overnight and the Seafood Chile Relleno.

A locally-owned restaurant and watering hole located in the heart of Redmond, featuring plenty of TVs to catch up on your sportsing endeavors.

And just in case you’re wondering, the original Dawg House is in Prineville.

Hola! Redmond

514 NW Greenwood Ave., holabend.com 541-923-7290. 11am-9pm daily

527 NW Elm Ave., Redmond, 541-548-5232. 11am-9pm daily

Juniper Golf Course and The View Tap and Grill

1938 SW Elkhorn Ave., playjuniper.com 541-548-3121. 9:30am-4pm daily

Enjoy great eats after a round of golf in Redmond.

Juices with produce that is “Just Cut,” never frozen, no purees or additives!

New York City Sub Shop Redmond

412 SW Evergreen Ave., 541-771-2161. Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 9am-4pm

Kobold Brewing / The Vault Taphouse 245 SW Sixth St., koboldbrewing.com 541-504-9373. Sun noon-8pm, Mon-Wed noon-9pm, Thu-Sat noon-10pm

Kobold Brewing / The Vault Taphouse is a familyfriendly Taphouse in downtown Redmond and the home of Kobold Brewing. The Vault Taphouse is the only place in existence with the complete Kobold lineup of beers, fed directly from our brewery in Redmond.

Double J Saloon boasts a wide variety of entertainment including lottery, karaoke Wed, DJ and billiards. Full bar and great selection of beer.

Honey and Pine Coffee Company

2392 S. Hwy 97, 541-923-4377. 8am-10pm Mon-Sat, 9am10pm Sun

E BarGrill

A drive-thru coffee shop.

314 SW Fifth St., ebargrill.com 541-316-7050. Mon-Fri 11am-close, Sat-Sun 9am-close This downtown Redmond hotspot founded in 2014 is located right next to Wild Ride Brewing, and has quickly become a Redmond favorite. On Saturdays and Sundays, enjoy a breakfast menu until 11am. Mimosas and pitchers of beer. On Saturdays and Sundays, enjoy a breakfast menu and $5 pitcher specials.

El Patron Mexican Kitchen 1555 NW 6th St, 8am-7pm daily

Authentic Mexican food!

610 SW 6th St, 541-604-0822. 6am-6pm daily

Hub City Bar & Grill

2498 S. Highway 97, Suite E, facebook.com/hubcityredmond 541-923-7101. 9am-close daily

This friendly neighborhood bar and grill in Redmond hosts Karaoke night weekly!

Initiative Brewing

424 NW Fifth St., initiativebrew.com 541-527-4380. Daily 10am-9pm

New in 2019, this Redmond brew pub has a full menu of burgers, sandwiches, salads and more, plus a kid’s menu.

1302 S. Highway 97, mazatlancentralor.com 541-923-7426. Sun-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9:30pm

Just Cut Organic Juice Bar

La Frontera

528 SW 6th St., on facebook 541-923-1868. Daily noon-11pm

Mazatlan

2021 Takeout - Hearty Mexican flavors. Both locations will be open for takeout during regular business hours. Vegetarian options available! Fresh Mexican cuisine cooked in a traditional style.

Diners will find plenty of dishes to recognize on the menu, but all will have been juiced with bold Mexican and Peruvian flair. Also, all five locations boast expansive tequila selections. Diners will find plenty of dishes to recognize on the menu, but all will have been juiced with bold Peruvian flair.

Double J Saloon

family dining. While the emphasis is certainly Mexican, French crepes are available on the breakfast menu, Italian influences can be found in the many pasta dishes, Thai spices distinguish dishes such as the coconut shrimp, and steakhouse standards can satisfy good ol’ fashioned cravings for carne.

2330 S Highway 97, 541-504-0708. Mon-Sat 7am-7pm

Tasty and affordable Mexican fare in Redmond.

Lucky 7

Deli - Lottery Games 30 Craft Beer on Tab Growler Fill station Best Sandwiches in Town $5.95 w/ side and drink Come Check Us Out!!!!

Lucy’s Taco Shop

542 SW 6th St., 541-504-7178. Mon-Sat 10am-8pm

Famil owned restaurant serving up calssicMexican food at fair prices.

Madaline’s Grill & Steak House 2414 Highway 97, madalinesgrill.com 541-548-9964. Daily 11am-10pm

This bustling Mexican-American bistro is conveniently located on Redmond’s main drag, yet remains one of the town’s best-kept secrets for

946 SW Veterans Way, newyorkcitysubshop.com 541-548-4400. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-4pm Offering East Coast-style sub sandwiches named after New York City boroughs and landmarks.

Niblick and Greenes at Eagle Crest

7535 Falcon Crest Drive, niblickandgreenes.com 541-548-4220. Sat-Sun 3pm-close, Wed-Thu 4pm-close

This golf-themed pub at Eagle Crest Resort offers a full dinner menu with an array of Northwest menu items including steaks, pasta and seafood dishes.

Finish off your Northwest cuisine in style with Niblick’s Famous Homemade Mud Pie featuring Moose Tracks and Kona Coffee Ice Cream with Oreo crust.

So good, you’ll want to take a mulligan.

Nonna’s Cucina

404 SW Forest Ave., nonnascucinabend.com 541-848-1602. Tue-Sun 11:30am-9pm Homemade ravioli, pasta and other delights, just like your Italian grandmother used to make!

Odem Theater Pub

349 SW 6th St., odemtheaterpub.com/ 541-425-1850. Open 30 minutes before show times.

Dinner and a movie in Redmond! Odem Theater, a historic theater reopened in November 2018, offers two 40-seat theaters, plus a full bar and a host of food options—from pizza and burgers to salads. A great place to hang outside by the fire pits, or to catch a movie and eat while you watch.

FoodFellas

332 SW Fifth St., on facebook Fri-Tue 11am-10pm

Parked at Wild Ride Brew, FoodFellas offers all the classic food cart fare—delicious wraps, burgers, sandwiches and daily specials.

Full Throttle Java 255 SW 5th Street, 5:30am-6pm daily

Full Throttle Java is Redmond’s #1 Drive Thru Coffee shop! They serve Redmond’s smoothest Espresso Drinks & Bubble Tea. Fast, Friendly, and Consistent!

General Duffy’s Waterhole

404 SW Forest Avenue, generalduffys.com 541-527-4345. 11am-10pm daily Food trucks and a beer garden in Redmond. Sahweet. Dine in or take out

Geno’s Italian Grill

1857 NW 6th St., genositaliangrill.net 541-504-4300. Tue-Sat 4-8pm

From fresh salads to flat bread wraps at lunch, to pizza, calzones and pasta in addition to steak, chicken and seafood at dinner — Geno’s is sure to please just about everyone. Family friendly!

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Burgers, Fries, Soda, Milkshakes, Beer & Cider togo. We offer Vegan and Gluten free options. Bring your growler and get it filled with one of our rotating Taps of Beer, Cider or Kombucha! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and order through our website or call in for pick up. Delivery available through Grubhub, Doordash or Uber eats

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Oishi

511 SW 6th St, 541-548-3035. Tue-Fri 11am-3pm & 4-8:30pm, Sat-Sun noon-3pm & 4pm-8:30pm Creative sushi rolls & traditional Japanese fare served in a contemporary, colorful restaurant.

One Street Down Cafe

124 SW Seventh St., onestreetdowncafe.com (541) 647-2341. Daily 7am-3pm A cozy cottage spot, serving classic breakfast all day and lunch including sandwiches and salads.

The Pig And Pound Public House 427 SW Eighth St., Redmond, on facebook 541-526-1697. Wed-Fri 4-8pm, Sat-Sun 3-8pm A British style pub serving lunch and dinner, across from the Redmond library.

Porter Brewing

611 NE Jackpine Court, #2, porterbrewingco.com/ 541-504-7959. Thu-Sat 3-8pm The brewery has a grassy outdoor space for folks to sit outside and kids to play. The Bad Boys Barbecue food truck is on site.

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Proust Coffee

235 SW 6th St., proustcoffee.com 303-834-2850. Mon-Fri 7am-3pm, Sat 8am-3pm Coffee and Liège waffles

Provisions Market at SCP Redmond

521 SW 6th St, 541-508-7600. 7am-3pm daily

Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers smoothies & smoothie bowls, some of which are vegan and others that could be made vegant. Protein powders are vegan, plus has cashew cream cheese and vegan bagels. Has 2 menu items that are vegan and any other item on the menu can be made vegan. The 5 items listed as vegetarian can easily be made vegan as well.

Red Road Pizza Co

332 SW 5th St, redroadpizzaco.com/ 541-639-5366. 11am-9pm Sun-Thu, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm

The original location for this pizza cart at Wild Ride Brewing, which now has a second location at River’s Place in Bend. The cart offers traditional pizza offerings, as well as creative and spicy options.

Redmond Burger Company 249 NW Sixth St., 541-316-5262. Daily 11am-9pm

Bend Burger Company—in Redmond!

Redmond Coffee Company

1836 SW Veterans Way, Mon-Fri 5am-5pm, Sat-Sun 7am-1pm

Redmond Coffee Company a 100% local company bringing only the best coffee to Redmond residents and guests.

Rigoberto’s Taco Shop

433 W Antler Ave., 541-923-1305. 6am-midnight Mon-Tue, 6am2pm Fri-Sat A variety of authentic Mexican cuisine.

Rimrock Taphouse

845 SW 17th St., Suite 301, rimrocktaphouse.beer/welcome 541-923-4200. Tue-Sat 11:30am-9pm, Sun noon-8pm

Rimrock Taphouse is an upscale pub featuring a warm and friendly atmosphere. Heck, their website even describes the place as the bar from “Cheers.” Serving craft beers, ciders and wines.

Round Table Pizza

810 SW 11th St, 541-699-4291. 11am-9pm daily

Chain serving pizzas with a variety of toppings & sauces in a simple space.

Shred Town

332 SW Fifth St., shredtownfoodtruck.com 541-647-4399. Daily 11am-10pm A constantly rotating menu of items containing some kind of “shredded” component, including juicy meats such as carnitas and asada, shredded veggies and homemade sauces.

Sno-Cap Drive In Redmond

1053 NW Sixth St., snocapdriveinredmond.com 541-548-2343. Sun-Thu 11am-8pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9pm Yummy burgers and more in that classic drive-in setting that takes you back in time.

Sora Sushi Redmond

3853 SW 21st, Suite 109, 541-923-9867. Daily 11am-9pm

Conveyor belt sushi featuring rolls, sashimi and sushi combinations.

Starbucks Coffeehouse

885 SW Rimrock Way, starbucks.com 541-548-9679. Mon-Sat 5am-7pm, Sun 5:30am-6:30pm

Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.

Taco Del Mar - Redmond

865 SW 17th St., tacodelmar.com 541-516-4015. Mon-Fri 10:30am-8:30pm, Sat-Sun 11am-8pm

Counter-serve Mexican chain featuring Baja-style burritos & fish tacos in a festive setting.

Tate & Tate - Redmond

1205 SW Indian Ave., tateandtatecatering.com 541-548-2512. Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm, Sat 9am-4pm A catering company that also serves grab and go lunches at its two retail locations in Bend and Redmond.

That Guy’s Bistro

404 SW Forest Ave., thatguys.com/ 541-521-9170. Daily 11:30am-8pm

Flatbreads served as pizzas, or with Philly cheesesteak-inspired sandwich fillings, wrapped like a taco. Located in the General Duffy’s lot.

The Rooftop at SCP Redmond

521 SW 6th St, scphotel.com/redmond/the-rooftop 541-615-8001. 7am-3pm daily The 1,500-square-foot indoor/outdoor rooftop bar in Redmond, featuring a native garden and outdoor seating with panoramic views of the Cascade Range. The menu includes small plates with handcrafted cocktails.

Timbers - Redmond

3315 S. Highway 97, timbersredmond.com/indexs.php 541-923-7604. 11am-9:30pm daily

Big bar with a logger vibe. Wide selection of pub food.

Tumble Inn Tavern

631 SW 6th St., on facebook 541-548-1917. Noon-11pm daily Locally owned bar

Vine-N-Tap

546 NW 7th St., Thu-Sat 11:30am-7:45pm, Sun 10:30am-6:45pm Fast casual restaurant with full bar, using locally farmed products with patio. Takeout: in-house and curbside pickup

We’re the Wurst

1810 S 1st St, Suite K, werethewurst.com 541-633-9800. Mon-Fri 9am-3pm

German bratwurst, Belgian sausages sold in local stores. Catering available on website

Westside Local

122 SW 5th St, 541-923-8525. Wed-Sat 12pm-9pm, Sun (brunch) 10am-2pm

Serves meat, vegan, gluten-free and vegertarian options.

Westside Taco Co.

245 SW Sixth St., westsidetacoco.com 541-279-3382. Thu-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 11am6pm, Mon-Wed Tacos that some of our readers have said are the best in the region. Definitely worth a visit to Redmond!

Wild Catch Food cart

332 SW 5th Street, Daily, 11am-10pm

The newest addition to the Wild Ride food court, Wild Catch provides English style fish and chips, beer battered shrimp basket, and a variety of wings for you to pair with your favorite Wild Ride brew.

Wild Ride Brewing

332 SW Fifth St., wildridebrew.com 541-516-8544. Daily 11am-10pm

Wild Ride proves Bend doesn’t have a monopoly on great beer and cool atmosphere in Central Oregon; it can happen in Redmond, too.

SISTERS Angeline’s Bakery

121 West Main St., angelinesbakery.com 541-549-9122. Daily 7am-4pm

Cafe and bakery in the heart of Sisters, Angeline’s serves up some great pastries as well as sandwiches, salads and wraps!

Aspen Lounge at Black Butte Ranch

13899 Bishops Cap, 541-595-1262. Mon,Tue closed, Wed-Sun 5-9am.

Chef Tom Kuenzli combines the finest locally sourced ingredients with unbounded creativity to create incredible dishes with regional Northwest flare. After dinner, head upstairs to the intimate Aspen Lounge for a craft cocktail among friendly locals.

Boone Dog Pizza

223 E. Hood Ave., boonedogpizza.com 541-588-2054. Mon-Wed closed, Thur-Sun, 11am-7pm.

Boone Dog Pizza is a mobile wood fired kitchen dedicated to sourcing the freshest produce, humanely raised meats, and artisan cheeses that central Oregon has to offer.

Brand 33 at Aspen Lakes

16900 Aspen Lakes Dr., Sisters, aspenlakes.com 541-549-4653. Mon-Wed closed, Thu-Sun 11am-9pm.

Located just east of Sisters at the Aspen Lakes Golf Course, featuring huge timbers and floor-to-ceiling windows that give this large-scale lodge a homey, country feel and a warm, airy atmosphere. The menu includes steaks, chops, game and seafood.

Chops Bistro

370 E Cascade Ave., 541-549-6015. Mon-Fri 4:30-8pm, Sat, Sun closed.

Chops features a beautiful spacious dining room and lounge area for cocktails with a bar menu.

Live entertainment Fri-Sun.

Coco Loco Taco Bar

223 E Hood Ave., cocolocotacobar.com/ . Thu-Sun 11am-2pm; 4-7pm

Fresh + mex is the name of the game at this Mexican cart located in the Eurosports lot of Sisters.

Offerings for vegans and meateaters alike!

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eff Berneski has a giant panda head stashed at his food cart in Tumalo, and when we visit, he’s insistent we let him snap a photo or two of him wearing it. Good thing the Source Weekly loves goofiness of that and other varieties—so much so that the panda head graces the cover of this week’s issue.

Berneski opened North Fresh Sushi at The Bite this past year, and while that earns him rookie status among Bendites, people in Salem have been enjoying North Fresh Sushi much longer, having had a cart open at The Yard food park in Salem before moving onto Central Oregon. After working for Momiji Japanese Restaurant in Salem,

For Berneski, sourcing that fish— and knowing where it came from—is part of the magic.

“Our tuna is caught between the waters of Honolulu and San Diego,” he said. “I recommend our sashimi

NORTHFRESH POKE.

words of wisdom for those seeking their path in life.

“I don’t have a GED. I didn’t graduate. Life for me was not easy,” Berneski shared. “I didn’t buy my first car ‘til I was 23. I didn’t get my first job ‘til I was 19—but if you have consistency and discipline, you can get to anywhere you want in life. Just keep

talking about what you want to do and make sure you show action, and everything will work itself out.”

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Berneski started doing pop-ups out of a coffee shop in Silverton. That led to the owners of The Yard suggesting he open a cart, and the rest is history.

Since opening his second cart in Tumalo, Berneski has been wowing people with high-end sushi, all super fresh.

“We have fresh fish delivered daily—not frozen fish,” Berneski told the Source Weekly. “I want you to be like, damn, I went to a food truck and I had some of the best sushi I have ever had.”

combo because right then you can tell the quality of the fish.”

Other popular items on North Fresh’s extensive menu include Kung Fu Shrimp, Angry Crab, the Kimchi Ghost Pepper Bowl, Avocado Tempura and the Bend Poke Bowl made with Bend sauce. Specials are also a common sight.

With the success of his first two carts, Berneski sees himself opening yet another cart in Bend proper in the future. Coming from a less-thantraditional background, he has some

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Hardtails Bar & Grill

Come for the unique wine selections and stay for tasty eats that pair perfectly. From small plates of olives, cheeses and to full dinners with rotating specials.

Located in the heart of Sisters, Hardtails offers burgers, brews and bar games including billiards, pinball, karaoke and a stage with a dance floor.

Classic pub fare including burgers, sandwiches, salads, and other stuff bikers and drinkers love.

391 W Cascade Ave., Sisters, 541-549-2675. Sun,Mon closed, Tue-Sat 3-8pm.

Cottonwood Cafe

403 E. Hood Ave., cottonwoodinsisters.com 541-549-2699. Daily 8am-7pm.

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Mouth watering food and a family-friendly atmosphere, serving traditional breakfast, old fashioned sodas and cocktails too! Dine in and take out available

Depot Cafe

223 E Hood Ave., 541-549-2471. Thur - Sun: 9am - 5:30pm

A cozy food cart garden next to the Eurosports bike shop in Sisters.

A warmer-season restaurant (call ahead to ensure they’re open for the season) that offers beautiful views of the nearby mountains and a farm to table ethos. Classic options include the seafood misto or couscous salad, or try the French Onion soup or rack of lamb.

Fika Sisters Coffeehouse

Martolli’s

A coffeehouse inspired by the Swedish ritual of taking a break with a friend or someone new over coffee and a pastry to discover the unsuspected but significant in life. Dine in and takeout available.

Hand-tossed pizzas, baked in old-fashioned ovens, with dine-in, takeout or even take and bake options. Only takeout currently available.

The menu is always fresh, each week with a rotation of different pastas, soups and sandwiches.

Vegetarian options available.

The Gallery Restaurant & Bar

(across from Boneyard Beer Pub)

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171 W Cascade Ave., 541-549-2631. Sun-Thu 9am-9pm, Sat,Fri 9am-11pm.

Inviting venue for excellent pub food. Dine in and take out available.

Open 7 days a week

One stop coffee, beer, and pizza shop, located off Highway 20 in Sisters! Dine in / Take out available

Eurosports Sisters Food Cart Garden

Burgers, sandwiches, soups and salads.

223 East Hood Ave., 816-868-6673. Tus-Sun 11pm-7am.

Walk-ins welcome

523 E. Hwy 20, hopandbrew.com 541-719-1295. Tue closed, Sun-Thu 11am8pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9pm.

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Hop N Brew

250 W Cascade Ave., sistersdepot.com 541-549-2572. Mon,Tus closed, Wed-Sat noon-9pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

201 E. Sun Ranch Drive, fikasisters.com 541-588-0311. Mon-Sat 7am-4pm, Sun closed.

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175 Larch St., hardtailsoregon.com 541-549-6114. Daily 11am-10pm.

12930 Hawks Beard Rd., blackbutteranch.com 541-595-1260. Mon-Tue closed, Wed-Sun 5-9pm.

220 W. Cascade Ave., sistersmartollis.com 541-549-8356. Mon Closed, Tus noon-8pm, Wed-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun noon-8pm

Open Door Wine Bar

303 W. Hood Ave., theopendoorwinebar.com 541-549-6076. Sun-Mon Closed, Tue-Sat 11:30-7:30

Offering lunch and dinner all day! Homemade soups, flatbreads, sandwiches, GF meatballs, wild halibut and daily pasta creations! Try our famous appetizers, salads and desserts to accompany any entree. We specialize in craft cocktails and offer a well diversified wine list as well as local craft beers on tap!

Rancho Viejo

150 E Cascade Ave, ranchoviejosisters.com 541-549-3594. Mon-Fri: 11:30am-7:30pm, Sat-Sun: 11:30am-8pm

At this Sisters Mexican restaurant, expect all the fare you’ve come to expect—but also scratch-made items made with love. Take out and dine in available.

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Robert’s Pub at Black Butte Ranch 18395 Bishop Cap, blackbutteranch.com 855-281-4270. Daily: 11am-5pm

The bar and restaurant open seasonally at Black Butte Ranch. Typically re-opens in mid-spring.

A Northwest style pub menu including burgers, fresh salads, fish and chips and classic sandwiches.

Dine in and take out available. Reservation recommended.

Sisters Bakery

251 E. Cascade Ave., sistersbakery.com 541-549-0361. Daily 6am-4pm

Gourmet coffee and pastries, as well as other sweet treats! Takeout only.

Sisters Coffee Company

273 W. Hood St., sisterscoffee.com 541-549-0527. Daily 6am-6pm

Newly remodeled, this spot offers delicious coffees and much more. Voted Best Coffee Shop in our 2017 Best Of readers’ poll! Take out and outdoor seating available.

Sisters Depot

250 W Cascades Ave, Mon-Tue closed, Wed-Sat noon-9pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

Longtime eatery offering simple, all-day American food, a back patio & a laid-back vibe.

Sisters Saloon & Ranch Grill

190 E. Cascade Ave., sisterssaloon.net 541-549-7427. Sun-Thu: 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat: 11am-9pm

The restaurant side of the establishment offers live music during the summer months. A menu featuring Northwest favorites including Columbia River Steelhead, inspired burgers including the Great Plains Bison burger and sautéed onions.

Sno Cap Drive In Sisters

380 W. Cascade Ave., on facebook 541-549-6151. Winter: Sun-Thu 11am-8pm, Fri-Sat 11am to 9pm, Summer: Sun-Thurs 11am-7pm, Fri-Sat 11am-8pm

With the original building being built in 1952 you know it’s authentic. Great burgers, milkshakes, housemade ice cream with a drive-in-slash-diner atmosphere. Takeout only.

Tacos El Comal

411 W. Cascade Ave., facebook.com/tacoselcomalinsters 541-549-6759. Mon-Sat 9am-7:30pm

Don’t call it just a gas stop! Hit the tacos and other delights at this gas station-plus-Mexican joint the next time you need a grab and go option.

Takoda’s Restaurant & Lounge 425 Highway 20, takodassisters.com 541-549-8620. Everyday 11am-8pm.

A full-service restaurant and lounge serving breakfast, lunch and dinner items including pizza, burgers, salads and sandwiches... The buffalo burger is one of the best around! Make-your-own pizzas, soups, salads, burgers and entrees including Marionberry Chicken. A family-friendly patio for those warmer months. Take out and dine in available

The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse

13300 Hwy 20, thesuttlelodge.com 541-638-7001. Mon-Thu 9am-8pm, Fri 9am9pm, Sat 8am-9pm, Sun 8am-8pm.

Enjoy contemporary cuisine in rustic elegance with scenic Suttle Lake as the backdrop. Cracker crust pizza, sandwiches, soups, and to our delight, a long cocktail menu—and even a curated record collection in the lodge.

Three Creeks Brewing Co.

721 Desperado Court, threecreeksbrewing.com 541-549-1963. Sun-Thur 12am-7pm, Fri-Sat noon-8pm

A solid place to grab a cold pint, with a sectionedoff bar as well as a spacious dining room within its impressive log-cabin-style confines. Three Creeks is both a family-friendly dining option as well as a spot to meet up with friends for a pint. The menu includes the burgers, sandwiches and chicken wings one would expect from a pub, but also includes gourmet entrees ranging from rib-eye steak to grilled salmon.

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Hot Lava Baking & Coffee Company

57100 Mall Drive, hotlavabakingandcoffee.com 541-593-3986. Daily 7am-7pm Fresh baked goods that have been part of the Sunriver scene for over 30 years. Dine in and takeout available.

Marcello’s Cucina Italiana

57031 Ponderosa Road, marcellos-sunriver.net 541-593-8300. Daily: Restaurant, 4:30pm-close An Italian restaurant with a Northwest twist, serving pasta, osso bucco, salads and more, with a lounge to boot. Serving both traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine and a long list of pizza options. Dine in and takeout available. Reservation recommended.

The Backyard

17600 Center Drive, destinationhotels.com/sunriver-resort/ 855-420-8206. May 4-24 | Fri-Sun: 11:30amClose May 25-Sept. 6 | Daily: 11:30am-Close

The Backyard features 16 regional brews on tap and showcases a variety of wines! With the best views in Sunriver, the patio style outdoor beer garden is kid and dog-friendly, features live music, the finest Northwest craft brews, lawn games, wines and delicious pub style food.

The Basecamp Grill

17355 Spring River Rd., thebasecampgrill.com 541-598-8868. Mon-Sat 7am-9pm, Sun 8am-8pm.

When you’re craving a burger, sandwich or chicken in Sunriver, BaseCamp Grill delivers a solid menu of American and Tex-Mex options. Located on the site of the first restaurant in Sunriver, this family-owned spot serves food all day, as well as beer and liquor. Dine in and takeout available.

Big Belly Burgers and Brew

56815 Venture Lane #501, (541) 639-8929. Daily 11am-8pm.

Burgers, tacos and more in this lively food cart.

Blondie’s Pizza

57195 Beaver Drive, blondiespizzasunriver.com 541-593-1019. Sun-Wed 10:30am-9pm, ThuSat 10:30am-10pm Locals and visitors alike flock to Blondie’s. Pizza, pasta, calzones and salads—and a gluten free crust option. Sandwiches at lunch.

Brewed Awakenings Coffee Roasters

57100 Beaver Drive, brewedawakenings.us 541-678-5288. Mon-Thu: 6am-6pm, Fri-Sun: 6am-7pm Hand-roasted artisan coffees and baked goods, featuring pastries, smoothies, shakes, teas, specialty coffee drinks. Winner for Best Coffee Shop in our 2017 Best Of readers’ poll. Currently no dine in, only takeout.

7 Ponderosa Road, cafesintrasunriver.com 541-593-1222. Daily 8am-2pm.

Specialized dishes with Portuguese influence, noted for their bold use of herbs and spices.

Fresh squeezed juices and breakfast cocktails.

Inspired by Portuguese cuisine with a “bold use of herbs and spices” and many of your favorite breakfast and lunch dishes, with a twist. Dine in and takeout available.

Carson’s American Kitchen

17600 Center Dr, destinationhotels.com/sunriver-resort 855-420-8206. Daily: 7am-8:30pm

Food notable to the Pacific Northwest, chef Travis Taylor brings seasonal favorites with lake views.

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the beautiful Sunriver Resort Main Lodge. Dine in and takeout available. Reservation recommended for dine in.

Village Bar & Grill

57100 Beaver Dr., sunrivervbag.com 541-593-1100. Daily 11-9pm.

Growler fills, on site pints, vintage arcade games— oh, and vinyl records. What’s not to love? Food cart outside!

Zeppa Bistro

57080 Abbott Dr #26, southbendbistro.com 541-593-3881. Tue-Thu: 5-8pm. Fri-Sat:59pm. Closed Sun-Mon

Cafe Sintra Sunriver

Great food, great brews and great views in the heart of Sunriver. An inventive menu that includes duck nuggets, charcuterie, ample salads and small plates, sandwiches including pulled pork and cheesesteak, and entrees including steak, salmon and chicken. Takeout and dine in available.

Mountain Jug

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17600 Center Drive, sunriver-resort.com 541-593-3730. Mon-Fri: 11-11pm. , Sat & Sun: noon-11pm.

Classy enough for business type, affordable enough for most with the ultimate pub-style menu. Every kind of burger, sandwich, salad or pub-style pasta dish you can think of grace the menu, along with a few surprises. Dine in and takeout available.

56805 Venture Lane, Suite C, mountainjug.com 541-390-0214. Tue-Sun noon-6pm Mon Closed

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Twisted River Tavern

At this fine dining establishment in Sunriver, chef Kelly Day keeps her menu fresh and local, concentrating on steaks, pasta, fish and poultry prepared with French and Italian influences. An array of specials augment the menu each night, and desserts are excellent. The Dish: Dinner Wed-Sun. Takeout/Outdoor dining available.

Sunriver Brewing Company

57100 Beaver Drive, sunriverbrewingcompany.com 541-593-3007. Sun-Thu 11am-9pm. Fri-Sat 11am-10pm.

Sunriver Brewing has made craft brewing their very own by opening the first brewery in the popular vacation community. Today it’s a hot spot for fish & chips, steak bites, burgers and lots of fun times.

With four house-made beers on tap and a menu of delectable pub fare, including vegetarian and gluten free menu items and a focus on locally sourced, fresh product. Takeout and dine in available.

Sunriver Merchant Cafe

17600 Center Dr., sunriver-resort.com 541-593-3790. Daily 8am-6pm

17750 Caldera Springs Dr., calderasprings.com 541-593-4855. Daily: 8am-9pm.

A breakfast, lunch and dinner option located in the Lake House at Caldera Springs Resort in Sunriver.

Opens seasonally. Takeout and dine in available.

TERREBONNE Pump House Bar & Grill

8320 N. Highway 97, pumphousegrill.com 541-548-4990. Mon-Fri: 11am-10pm, Sat,sun: 8am-10pm

A family-friendly restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Burgers, fries and the like, as well as classic breakfast items. Catch the Alaskan King Crab feed and regular live music. Dine in and takeout available

Terrebonne Depot

400 NW Smith Rock Way, 541-527-4339. Thu-Mon 11am-8pm

A favorite of Smith Rock climbers and Terrebonne locals, too, the Depot has a full bar, a solid menu and is located in a 100-plus-year-old former train station. The Depot offers fresh fusion food, like the pork belly lettuce wrap, as well as a full bar filled with spirits as well as local and imported beers. The high ceilings, bright interior and friendly staff make dining a pleasure.

A combo of sundries and foods ready to eat.

El Caporal Sunriver

57100 Beaver Dr., elcaporalco.com/ (541) 593-3335. Sun-Sat 11am-8pm. Mon, closed.

An authentic and robust menu of Mexican food and full service bar that includes our famous Margaritas!

Good 2 Go

57100 Beaver Dr., 541-593-0339. Daily 9am-5pm, Holidays 7am-7pm

A staff of foodies ready to serve everything from breakfast to adventure. Good 2 Go has Oregon’s largest supply of water sport rentals, and a great selection of food! Takeout/ dine in available

Goody’s Chocolate & Ice Cream

57100 Beaver Drive, goodyschocolates.com/ 541-593-2155. Mon-Thu 11am-8pm. Fri 11am9pm. Sat 10am-9pm. Sun 10am-6pm.

Takeout available.

Hola! Sunriver

57235 Deschutes Rd., holabend.com 541-593-8880. Daily: 11am-9pm

Diners will find plenty of dishes to recognize on the menu, but all will have been juiced with bold Mexican and Peruvian flair. Also, all five locations boast expansive tequila selections. Dine in and takeout available.

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