Restaurant Guide 2023

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Restaurant of the Year

Rookie of the Year

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Food Cart of the Year

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Trends of the Year

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YUM Restaurant Guide 2023 YUM YUM YUM T YUM YUM YUM Looking for something new?

Craving certain flavors?

Want to find a food truck?

he Source Weekly Restaurant Guide is your go-to, whether you’re planning a special night or just want a casual lunch or dinner out on the town.

This year, like others, our team of food writers has carefully selected our choices for Restaurant of the Year, Rookie of the Year and Food Cart of the Year, along with bringing you a story on the trends we’re seeing in the Central Oregon dining scene.

(In 2023, we’ve opted to retire the Rookie Cart of the Year award – a designation we created only a few years ago – to instead let readers decide on their favorite new carts in our Best of Central Oregon readers’ poll this summer.)

We have a lot of fun doing the research for this issue, and we hope it helps you in your dining “research” throughout the year as well. Our team spends weeks scouting out new places and ones that have moved, and then we spend countless hours on the phone, checking the accuracy of hours and locations. But as always, call ahead when in doubt, because things change quickly.

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Look for the truck icon next to the listings, indicating that it’s a cart and not a brick and mortar.

With so much growth and change in Central Oregon, we’re sure you’ll find a new gem you didn’t know about by reading this guide! Keep it around for visiting friends and family, or just when you need some food-inspo.

Buen provecho!

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RESTAURANT LISTINGS

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Bend 10 Barrel Brewing Co. Pub & Brewing Facility

The same yummy pizzas, salads and other delights as the original westside brew pub, but in an expansive new eastside location adjacent to 10 Barrel’s brewing facility. If you’re an eastsider, why bother with the crowds on Galveston when you can get your trucker hats, and modern pub food here, too?! Plus a banquet room that can serve up to 250 people. 62950 NE 18th St., 10barrel.com. 541-241-7733.

11am-9pm Sun-Thu, 11am-11pm Fri-Sat

10 Barrel Brewing Co.

10 Barrel is still one of Bend’s most popular labels. 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. Other menu items include the 10 Barrel Burger and nachos.

1135 NW Galveston Ave., 10barrel.com 541-678-5228. Sun-Thu 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-midnight

5 Fusion & Sushi Bar

5 Fusion remains one of Bend’s best fine-dining restaurants. Attention to detail sets the downtown Asian-fusion establishment apart.

Excellent service, signature cocktails and an affordable happy hour are a few of 5 Fusion’s strongest assets.821 NW Wall St., 5fusion. com. 541-323-2328. 4pm-8:30pm Tue-Sat

900 Wall

With its contemporary-rustic ambiance, 900 Wall is a mixture of downtown fine dining and casual New American cuisine. The menu is studded with delightful seasonal dishes focused around the freshest produce. The pastas are handmade. Pizzas are brick-oven fired. Try anything with beets. The oysters and the peel and eat shrimp make the happy hour here one of our favorites. Finally, the wine list, oh, the wine list. 900 NW Wall St., 900wall.com 541-323-6295. Tue-Thu 3-9pm,Fri-Sat 3-9:30pm, Happy Hour from 3-5:30pm

A Taste of Bend

Locally roasted coffee and tea, sweet treats baked to perfection and custom orders specialized for the customer, this bakery supports small and home-based entrepreneurs in Bend’s community. 1227 Northwest Galveston Ave., atasteofbend.com/contact 541-668-5555. 7am-7pm daily

Abby’s Legendary Pizza

15 rotating beer taps. Family fun. Pizza. What more could you ask for? 1115 Northeast Third St., abbys.com/locations/oregon/bend.

541-382-7372. 11am-9pm Sun-Thu, 11am10pm Fri-Sat

Abe Capanna’s Detroit Pan Pizza

A Detroit Pan Pizza/Italian cart at the Crosscut Warming Hut in the Old Mill. Abe’s is an homage to “old school,” “red sauce” pizzerias.

566 Mill View Way, 8handshospitality. com/. 541-390-3285. Daily Noon-9pm

Active Culture

Bowls, salads and yogurts made with whole grains, organic ingredients and fresh fruits and vegetables. 285 NW Riverside Blvd, activeculturecafe.com/ 541-241-2926. 9am-8pm daily

The Ale Apothecary Tasting Room

Futuristic old-world brewery. The Ale Apothecary is a vintage-batch oak barrel brewery located near GoodLife Brewing and Volcanic Theatre Pub, with cart food.30 SW Century Dr, Ste140, thealeapothecary.com. 541797-6265. 2-7pm Wed-Sat, Sun Noon-5pm

Alebrije

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

42 NW Hawthorne Ave. 541-610-2698.

Mon-Fri 11am-8pm, Sat-Sun 11am-9pm

Alley Dogz

Aloha Café

Specializing in Hawaiian barbecue, this eastside cafe has some of the best deals in town!

547 NE Bellevue Dr., alohacafebbq.com 541-382-5662. Tue-Sat 11am-4pm

Anita’s Kitchen Gourmet Indian Food

Fresh ingredients, robust flavors and mouthwatering fragrances are the mantra at Anita’s Kitchen. Classics such as Butter Chicken are already immensely popular with Chopra’s regular customers. 420 SE 3rd. St, anitaskitchenbend. co. 541-598-4366. Wed-Sat 11am-8pm

Anthony’s at the Old Mill

With sustainable seafood and great views of the Deschutes River and the 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. 475 SW Powerhouse Dr., anthonys. com. 541-389-8998. Mon-Wed 3-8pm, Thu & Sun 11:30am-8pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-9pm

A private club, Awbrey Glen Restaurant offers a relaxing atmosphere with delicious cuisine, a full bar and local microbrews on tap.

2500 NW Awbrey Glen Dr. 541-385-6011.

11:30am-8pm Wed-Sat

Backporch Coffee Roasters

Best of Central Oregon 2019: “Best Coffee” A solid Bend coffee house serving directly traded and locally roasted coffee. This is a local destination spot in the early morning.

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

Drive Up 1075 15th St., backporchcoffeeroasters. com. 541-382-0005. Mon-Fri 6am-5pm, Sat-Sun 7am-4pm

Downtown 55 NW Franklin Ave Suite 168, backporchcoffeeroasters.com. 541-797-6647. 7am5pm daily

Greenwood Ave.

Ariana Restaurant

Family owned and operated by the husband and wife chef combo, the 2009 and 2017 Source Restaurant of the Year is on every local and tourist short list of must-experience restaurants. One of only two chefs invited by the James Beard Foundation to present their food in 2014. Seasonal, organic and sustainable dishes blend Northwest cuisine with European and Mediterranean influences. 1304 NW Galveston Ave. arianarestaurantbend.com 541-330-5539. Wed-Sat 5-10pm

The Astro Lounge

Buns stuffed with beef and flavor. Alley Dogz offers hot dogs and an abundance of toppings.

The cart has vegan dogs and grilled cheese too for the non-carnivorous.

1661 NE 4th St, alleydogzfoodcart.com/ 541-410-3015. 11am-8pm daily

This perennially popular bar appointed in hipster kitsch is ground zero for 20 and 30 somethings. One-of-a-kind house drinks that can come in gallon-sized martini glasses ready to share. Appetizers and small plates are served all night. 939 NW Bond St., astroloungebend.com. 541-388-0116. Daily 4pm-2am

The Americana Truck

AVID Cider Co. Taproom

Delicious burgers for a reasonable price. The goal of The Americana truck is to provide affordable, high-quality, burgers and sides.

From the “OG Americana Burger” to the “Jalapeño Popper Burger” there’s something for everyone. 536 NW Arizona Ave, americanafoodtruck.com/. 541-224-5070.

Mon-Sat 11am-8pm

Awbrey Glen Golf Club

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. Now offering snack items, including pretzel bites, churros, mozzarella sticks and popcorn. AVID is also a dog-friendly taproom. 550 SW Industrial Way, atlascider. com. 541-706-9240. Tue-Wed 4-9pm, Thu Noon-10pm, Fri-Sat Noon-11pm

706 NE Greenwood Ave., backporchcoffeeroasters.com. 541-678-5458. Mon-Fri 6am-5pm, Sat-Sun, 6:30am-5pm

The Backyard Brick Oven Pizza & Pub

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. 63130 NE Lancaster St., thebackyardpizza.com. 541-306-6393. Sun-Thu 11am9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm

Bai Tong on Wheels

From those that brought Bend Noi Thai comes their food truck variant. Bai Tong on Wheels offers quick and easy Thai. 787 NE Purcell Blvd.

541-666-9586. 11am-9pm Thu-Tue

Baldy’s Barbeque Eastside

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. With three locations and weekly specials on full racks of ribs and other finger-licking goodness, there are plenty of ways to get your barbecue on.

2670 NE Hwy 20, baldysbbq.com 541-388-4227. Tues-Thu, Sun 11am-8pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9pm

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Baldy’s Barbeque Westside

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

235 SW Century Dr., baldysbbq.com 541-385-7427. Wed-Sun 3-8pm

Bangers & Brews

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. Check out happy hour from 4-6 and don’t miss out on the homemade cheesecake. 1288 SW Simpson Ave., facebook.com/bangersandbrews 541-389-2050. 11am-8pm Mon-Sat

Barrio Food Truck

The popular downtown restaurant, serving delish Mexican and Spanish delights, serves up its specialties at its cart at the Midtown Yacht Club. (Downtown location currently under construction.) 1661 NE 4th St, barriobend.com/truck-midtown. 541-213-5061.

11am-9pm Fri-Mon & Wed, 11am-7pm Thu

Barrio Food Truck

The popular downtown restaurant, serving delish Mexican and Spanish delights, serves up its specialties at On Tap on the east side.

1424 NE Cushing Dr., barriobend.com/foodtruck. 541-640-1002. Tue-Sun 11am-7pm

Bend Burger Company

This Bend burger joint offers 12 burger options, as well as steak and chicken sandwiches and salads. All the sauce is house-made with a secret seasoning. We may never know the secret to why these burgers are so good but we always leave satisfied. 1939 NE 3rd St., bendburger.com. 541-382-1914. 11am9pm Mon-Sat

Bend Burgz N Dogz

All-American hamburgers, hotdogs and milkshakes, made one at a time at The Lot. 745 SW Columbia St. 541-610-4969. 11am-9pm daily

Bend Golf & Country Club Pub fare and classic soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, pasta and seafood. Located at a private club. 61045 Country Club Dr., bendgolfclub.com. 541-382-3261. 11am8pm Tue-Sat

Bend Pizza Kitchen

Sixteen rotating taps, community events and delivery of wine and beer, all have made BPK a local favorite. Gluten free and vegan pizzas are popular items. Prepared from scratch recipes, and fresh dough baked daily.

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

Bend-O Bento Japanese Kitchen

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

61535 S Hwy 97. 541-633-8662. 11am9pm daily

Bend-o Bento Japanese Kitchen serves authentic Japanese lunches, Monday through Friday.

Excellent vegetarian and vegan options. Menu items include the chicken teriyaki bento, tofu steak bento, miso soup, and chicken curry.

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

Beach Hut Deli

Bevel Craft Brewing

Baskin Robbins Bend

A surf-themed deli franchise located near Drake Park and Mirror Pond Plaza in downtown Bend. 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. 852 NW Brooks St., beachhutdeli.com. 541-639-3115. 10am6pm daily

Located in the heart of the 9th Street Village, Bevel Brewing Company provides the drinks and four food carts are here to satisfy any craving you have. 911 SE Armour St., 9thstvillage.com. 541-972-3835. Mon-Sat noon-9pm, Sun noon-8pm

Big Island Kona Mix Plate

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.

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

Get your Kalua pork, teriyaki and bulgogi beef on at this solid Hawaiian joint, featuring signature mix-and-match plates and sides. Also featuring oversized sandwiches and various appetizers. Lunch and dinner. Beer and Wine.

680 SW Powerhouse Dr. #1004, konamixplate.com. 541-633-7378. Mon-Sat 11:30am-8pm, Sun 11:30am-7pm

Ben and Jerry’s

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Bend Breakfast Burrito

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All the flavors you love from Ben & Jerry’s!

680 SW Powerhouse Dr, #101., restaurantji. com/or/bend/ben-and-jerry-s-/. 541-3128115. Sun-Thu Noon-9pm, Fri-Sat Noon-10pm

Breakfast burritos and bowls.

536 NW Arizona Ave., 11am-2pm; 4-8pm Thu-Sat, 10am-2pm Sun

A Breakfast Burrito delivery and catering service with pickup options. 1900 NE Divison St., bendbreakfastburrito.com. 541-7809403. Wed-Sun 7:30am-11:30am

Bend Brewing Company

Bend Brewing Co.’s central location and Mirror Pond view make it a quintessential downtown experience and a go-to for locals. 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.

1019 NW Brooks St., bendbrewingco.com 541-383-1599. 11am-9pm Mon-Thu, 11am10pm Sat-Sun

Big Ski’s Pierogi

Polish food cart with a rotating selection of dozens of pierogis. Open seasonally at Good Life Brewing. 70 SW Century Dr., bigskispierogi.com/. 541-706-0050. Thu-Sat 11am9pm, Sun-Wed 11am-8pm

Bigfoot Barbecue Co

Satisfy your cravings for mouth-watering barbecue at Bigfoot Barbecue Company - a food cart that sets the standard for quality and affordability. Impeccable customer service and delectable cuisine are just the beginning of the experience you’ll have at this food cart.

Every dish is crafted with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, and the barbecue is cooked to perfection from scratch. 536 NW Arizona Ave, foodtruckbend.com/. 541-287-4828.

Tue-Fri 11:30am-8pm, Sat 2-8pm, Sun 2-7pm, Mon closed

Black Bear Diner

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. 1465 NE Third St., blackbeardiner. com. 541-312-8327. 6am-8pm Sun-Thu, 6am-9pm Sat-Sun

The Blacksmith Restaurant

The ambiance sets it apart from the start.

Housed in the historic Pearson blacksmith building right in the heart of downtown, the feeling here is pure Bend. The menu matches the rustic but refined surroundings. The Blacksmith’s “New Ranch Cuisine,” features upscale comfort food. Choices from the range, the garden, and the sea, offer something to satisfy every diner. 211 NW Greenwood Ave., bendblacksmith.com. 541-318-0588.

Wed-Thu & Sun 4-10pm, Fri-Sat 4-11pm

Blacksteer Steakhouse and Saloon

Blacksteer Steakhouse & Saloon is a recently established modern restaurant that specializes in hand-cut steaks sourced from Oregon ranches. In addition to its classic steakhouse cocktails, the restaurant also offers a private label wine program. 63455 N Hwy 97, blacksteersteakhouse.com/. 541-6785413. Sun-Thu 3-8pm, Fri-Sat 3-9pm

Bledsoe Family Winery

The Bend home of Bledsoe Family Winery and Doubleback Winery from Walla Walla, Washington. 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. 550 SW Industrial Way Suite 198, bledsoefamilywinery.com. 541-7976502. Tue 1pm-6pm, Wed-Sat Noon-7pm, Sun 1-6pm

The Bleu Rooster

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

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

The Bleu Rooster

This spot boasts a globally inspired menu created by two talented chefs. From classic dishes like shrimp & grits to inventive creations like a mouthwatering Cubano sandwich and loaded fries, the menu is sure to satisfy any craving. 911 SE Armour Rd. Thu-Sat & Mon Noon-9pm

Blissful Spoon

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, including tapas, wine and sweet treats to stay or to go. 65 NW Newport Ave. Suite 100, blissfulspoon.com/. 541241-8181. Wed-Sun 9am-2:30pm

Blue Eyes Burger & Fries

A burger joint from the owners of Bend staples Jackson’s Corner and Parrilla Grill! Go enjoy some tasty burgers. 706 NE Greenwood Ave. Ste #100, blueeyesburgersandfries.com/ 541-287-4377. 11am-9pm daily

Bluma’s Chicken & Waffles

You guessed... chicken and waffles! Plus some other delish options including chicken fried pork chops, burgers and bacon-wrapped figs.

787 NE Purcell Blvd., 541-550-8747. WedMon Noon-9pm

Dozens of bagel choices, and yummy bagel sandwiches. 2625 NE Butler Market Rd., facebook.com/bigobagels. 541-3064096. Daily 7am-2pm

A solid choice for a solid bagel or bagel sandwich. 61419 S Hwy 97, facebook.com/ bigobagels. 541-317-3924. 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. 20 bagel varieties. Reader’s Choice Best Bagel.

1032 NW Galveston Ave., facebook.com/ bigobagels. 541-383-2446. Daily 7am2pm

Big Ski’s Pierogi

Polish food cart with a rotating selection of dozens of pierogis, open daily at The Podski.

536 NW Arizona Ave. On Facebook.

541-706-0050. 11am-8pm Sun-Wed, 11am9pm Thu-Sat

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Restaurant of the Year BOSA Food & Drink

With fresh pastas, great wines, an attractive interior and good vibes for days, BOSA is where Bendites want to be

By Nicole Vulcan

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hile you won’t find us whipping out a fancy rubric to score our contenders for the Source Weekly’s Restaurant of the Year, we do tend to look for a few key things when our foodie team makes its selection: Great food, of course, but also a welcoming and attractive atmosphere, a bit of community buzz, and a great back-story of local owners committed to bringing something valuable to the scene.

BOSA Food & Drink checks all those boxes, earning it the Restaurant of the Year in this year’s Source Weekly Restaurant Guide.

During our recent visit, BOSA’s owners reiterated a story they’d told the Source in 2021, when Donna Britt wrote our story about the opening of what she called a “neighborhood Italian restaurant”: two chef-friends meet in Aspen, get along great and dream of opening up their own spot together one day.

The product of that dream is a buzzing restaurant on Galveston Avenue where fresh-made pasta is always on the menu, where there’s a great wine list, a cool modern-meets-rustic interior and where neighbors love to belly up to the bar and greet a friendly face.

Chef-owners Bill Dockter and Nate King, along with front-of-house manager Jenny King, exude a welcoming, friendly vibe, and seem genuinely joyful about everything from the pending summer busy season to the act of twisting pasta around a fork in order to please the journalists and photog-

rapher stopping in for a photo shoot during prep time.

BOSA’s owners aimed for an Italian-French style to the menu, combining the greatest hits of Italian cuisine — Cacio E Pepe and Rigatoni, for example – with French items such as snails and pommes frites with truffles and shaved parmesan.

“When we were opening this place, the initial concept was, restaurants that were like what we saw in many different cities that we didn’t see in Bend – which is a simple, mainly Italian restaurant,” Nate King told the Source Weekly. “We didn’t want to shy away from French food either. It was mainly just to do a neighborhood style.”

Bendites have definitely responded to that concept; last year, in our annual “Best of Central Oregon” readers’ poll, readers voted BOSA as the Best New Restaurant and also voted it Best Pasta.

“The support we’ve gotten has been really overwhelming,” Dockter said.

“To know that we put our heart and souls into this and to see that response reflected back is quite amazing.”

And while the goal for these two chefs has been to create a welcoming – and delicious —neighborhood place, they also get something out of it, too.

“The raw energy of the restaurant – we wanted to create that, but when it’s just a blank empty building you don’t know what it’s going to turn out to be,” Nate King said. “But it’s amazing being in that open kitchen and just feeling the energy of people walking in.”

BOSA BOSA BOSA BOSA BOSA BOSA BOSA BOSA BOSA BOSA BOSA BOSA BOSA BOSA BOSA Food & Drink 1005 NW Galveston Ave., Bend 541-241-2727 Open Mon-Sat 4:30-10pm bosabend.com

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Bluma’s Chicken & Waffles

A farmhouse-inspired grandma’s cooking food truck concept. Our food is influenced by travels in the south, mainly: Florida, Louisiana and Georgia. 566 SW Mill View Way,. 541390-7782. Tue-Sat Noon-9pm, Sun-Mon Noon-4pm

Board in Bend

Traditional European style charcuterie boards featuring meats, cheeses, snacks and sweets, as well as hot soups and paninis to go, or to eat right at The Podski. 536 NW Arizona Ave.,.

541-231-7123. Wed-Sat 12pm-7pm, Sun 12pm-4pm

The Bob

Mediterranean street food. 24 NW Greenwood Ave. Thu-Sat & Mon Noon-9pm, Sun 10am-8pm

Bogey’s Burgers

Burgers, fries, shakes, wings, salads and ice cream. Sounds like a family night out! 2115 NE Hwy 20, bogeysburgers.com. 541-2412890. Mon-Sat 11am-9pm

Boneyard Beer

Amazing local beers and a food truck outside.

37 NW Lake Place, boneyardbeer.com 541-323-2325 ex 1. Wed-Sun Noon-7pm

Boneyard Pub

A spacious dog-friendly patio and two bars, with great pub food. Now equipped with 13 TVs, the pub is ready for football season, showing mainly on Sundays. 1955 NE Division St., boneyardbeer.com. 541-241-7184. Sun 11am-8pm, Tue-Thu Noon-9pm, Fri-Sat Noon-10pm

Bonta - Natural Artisan Gelato

Pure, creamy gelato, in small batches with simple ingredients from the Northwest. PURE. SIMPLE. GOODNESS. 920 NW Bond St. 541-306-6606. 11am-10pm daily

Bo’s Falafel Bar

Grab a falafel, add the toppings of your choice. A welcome addition to Bend for a healthy, quick and tasty meal. Voted Best Falafel in Bend! Original location on Galveston but new location coming soon! bosbend.com. 541-241-2074. Thu-Sun 8am–11am, 11:30am–4pm

Bosa

Chefs Nate King and Bill Dockter, co-owners/ operators of BOSA, met in a Colorado resort town years ago and have been dreaming up their own version of an osteria ever since. Both hail from the Midwest but found the Pacific Northwest more to their liking as a place to put down their own family roots and open their first restaurant together. 1005 NW Galveston Ave., bosabend.com. 541-241-2727. MonSat 5-10pm

Boss Rambler Beer Club

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. An ideal space to hang out and watch the world go by on bustling Galveston Ave. Coffee shop too!

1009 NW Galveston Ave., bossrambler. com. Sun-Thu Noon-8pm, Fri-Sat Noon9pm

Bos Taurus Steakhouse

A boutique chef-driven American steakhouse located in the heart of downtown. With an unwavering focus on flawless ingredients and perfect execution, Bos Taurus sets out to create a fun and lively fine dining experience with a true Bend twist. 163 NW Minnesota Ave, bostaurussteak.com/. 541-241-2735. Daily 5pm-close

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Bowtie Catering Co

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. Menu items include a variety of meats such as baked wild Alaskan salmon and vegetarian options such as stuffed portobello mushroom. 18575 SW Century Dr. 541-2418711. 11am-5pm Mon-Sat

Boxwood Kitchen & Supper Club

Attractive plates and well-crafted meals are the name of the game here. Apps include classics such as fried brussels sprouts and the yummy Korean fried chicken bits, and dinners include hanger steak with chimichurri, fish of the day and a full plate of braised pork shank with German-style potato dumplings. 330 SW Powerhouse Drive, Bldg. C, Suite 150, boxwoodkitchen.com. 541-797-0182. Daily 11am-2pm lunch, 5pm-Close dinner

Breakfast Club

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.

378 NE Greenwood Ave., On Facebook.

541-312-8393. 6am-1pm Wed-Sat, Sun 7am-1pm

Brickhouse Steakhouse Bend

A steak house with heart, featuring high grade natural beef and other proteins that are natural and hormone-free, with organic produce whenever possible. The kicker at Brickhouse is that you know where your food comes from.

5 NW Minnesota Ave., brickhousesteakhouse.com. 541-728-0334. Daily 4:309pm

Bridge 99 Brewery

Bridge 99 Brewery added thin crust pizzas to their menu, made with a custom beer pizza sauce. There are gluten free and dairy free options, along with sandwiches and salads, Brussels sprouts and cauliflower, as well as mango habanero with bacon.

63063 Layton Ave., bridge99brewery.com 541-280-1690. Mon 3-8pm, Tue-Sat 11:30am-8pm, Sun 11:30am-5pm

A Broken Angel

The tale of the Broken Angel began with partners Richard Hull, French-trained chef from Oklahoma and Barbra Troyer, a Central Oregon native. This pair somehow created delicious vegan southern style dishes, well worth a try or two... you probably won’t believe it’s vegan.

1124 NW Newport Ave., abrokenangel. com. 458-202-9334. Wed-Sun 9am-3pm

Broken Top Bottle Shop

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. Most nights BTBS is packed with patrons clamoring for food or a cold can from the cooler, with around 450 bottles and cans at once.

1740 NW Pence Lane, btbsbend.com 541-728-0703. Daily Noon-9pm

Broken Top Club Restaurant

A golf club with a contemporary Northwest restaurant that is private to members of the Broken Top club. Focused on local and regionally-sourced ingredients. 62000 Broken Top Dr., brokentop.com. 541-383-8200. WedFri 9am-8pm, Sat-Sun 8am-8pm

Brother Jon’s Public House

This neighborhood pub with a full bar, brews and comfort food in hearty portions, including mac and cheese, meatloaf, burgers, and daily specials, plus a variety of salads and sandwiches. Add in patio seating and you have the recipe for a westside favorite. Staff pick: Spicy buffalo mac and the pepper steak sandwich. 1227 NW Galveston Ave., brotherjonspublichouse.com. 541-306-3321.

Sun-Mon 11am-10pm, Wed-Sat 11am-11pm

Brother Jon’s Alehouse

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

Brown Bag Popcorn

A diverse range of flavored popcorn, ranging from the classic taste of sea salt to the more adventurous flavors of sriracha lime cheddar and spicy dill pickle. 920 NW Bond St. Ste. 106, brownbagpopcornco.com. 541-6400646. Tue-Sat 12:30-7pm

The Brown Owl

A locals’ favorite with a cozy reclaimed wood interior, a full bar, and a food cart outside the front door to keep you well-fed. People come from all over to feast on the chicken sandwich.

550 SW Industrial Way, brownowlbend. com. 541-797-6581. 11am-10pm daily

Bruneau’s South Philly Cuisine

Serving all of Central Oregon, Bruneau’s is booking all year round exclusively for catering, festivals, and events. Menu includes: Authentic Philly Cheesesteaks, Traditional Greek Gyros (Vegetarian/Vegan/GF options).

PO Box 154 Bend OR 97709, bruneaus.us/ 541-610-8871. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Bruno’s 6th Street Market

Bruno’s is dedicated to providing its local community with accessible products and delicious food. The store takes pride in its vast selection of goods, which include drinks, snacks, pizzas, calzones, sandwiches, salads and more.

Offering a diverse range of products to bring people together. 1709 NE 6th St, brunosbend.com. 541-382-4641. Daily 7am-9pm

The Yard at Bunk + Brew

Bend’s only hostel, located in a historic home near downtown. Featuring Alebrije Oaxaca Mexican food truck, Wonderland Chicken and a beer cart. 42 NW Hawthorne Ave, bunkandbrew.com. 458-202-1090. 8am11pm daily

Burrito Sunrise

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.

Can’t miss the bright yellow truck! 67 NW Greenwood Ave. 7am-1pm Tue-Sat

Cabin 22

Lively atmosphere, top-notch patio. The menu offers a range of unique spins on classic pub food, everyone will leave feeling full and happy. Breakfast is served on weekends from 8am to noon. 25 SW Century Drive, cabin22bend.com. 541-306-3322. Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri 11am-11pm, Sat 9am-11pm, Sun 9am-10pm

Cabin South Bar & Grill

A friendly sports bar in the Brookswood Meadow Plaza. Menu items include the prime rib dip and wasabi tuna skewers. 19550 Amber Meadow Dr., cabin22bend.com. 541797-7987. 10am-8pm Sat-Sun, 11am-8pm Mon-Fri

Café Yumm! Neff Place

A favorite in the Northwest since 1997, the menu includes a variety of Yumm! Bowls made famous by Yumm! Sauce, grilled wraps, quesadillas, unique salads, a kid’s menu, catering and more. Enjoy a personalized experience to fuel active lifestyles with vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and keto selections available.

1500 NE Cushing Dr., cafeyumm.com/ bend 541-322-9866. Mon-Fri 10am-8pm, SatSun 10am-7pm

Café Yumm! Old Mill District

Café Yumm! has two locations in Bend serving delightful food prepared fresh and FAST with sustainable, organic, and local ingredients.

A favorite in the Northwest since 1997, the menu includes a variety of Yumm! Bowls made famous by Yumm! Sauce, grilled wraps, quesadillas, unique salads, a kid’s menu, catering and more. 325 SW Powerhouse Dr., cafeyumm.com/bend. 541-318-9866.

10am-8pm Mon-Fri, 10am-7pm Sat-Sun

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Cafe des Chutes

Coffee, tea, pastries and locally made goods, in the former Sparrow Bakery location. Fret not, you can still find an Ocean Roll in the Old Ironworks District. Find the beloved Bend treat alongside an array of house-made goodies and GF options from Blissful Spoon in the recently revamped space! Now also breakfast sandwiches and French cuisine inspired baguette sandwiches in-house, as well as the pistachio croissant, Oregon roll, and a variety of breakfast sandwiches. 50 SE Scott St., cafedeschutes.com. 541-668-6114. 8am2pm daily

Country Catering

Jackson’s Corner

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

900 SE Wilson Ave # B, bendcatering.com 541-383-5014. Tue-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat 11am-4pm

Crosscut Warming Hut No. 5

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

Canteen

Cross-Eyed Cricket

The bar in the Campfire Hotel, operated by the owners of the beloved Dogwood Cocktail Cabin. The focus is on the drinks, but grilled sandwiches and small snacks are also on offer.

721 NE 3rd St., canteenbend.com 541-668-6904. Wed-Sun 7am-2pm

Cascada Restaurant at Juniper Preserve

Gorgeous Cascade views and a wraparound patio for plenty of outdoor dining. Pub food that’s upscale and delicious. At Juniper Reserve; formerly Pronghorn. 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr., 541-693-5300. Daily 8am-11am breakfast, 11am-3pm lunch, 3-5pm small bites, 5-9pm dinner

Cascade Lakes Brewpub

A culinary-driven venue centered around freshly crafted beer. Located just down the road from Mt. Bachelor, the brewery’s team strives to produce high-end local fare that is kept seasonally fresh. 1441 SW Chandler Ave., cascadelakes.com 541-388-4998. 11am-9pm Sat-Thu, 11am10pm Fri

Cascade West Grub & Ale House

A locals’ pick for late night grub. Classic pub fare including sandwiches, roasted chicken, tots and more. The full menu, including burgers and sandwiches is available from 10:30am3pm, and the fried food menu is available daily after 3pm, as well as a Bloody Mary bar on Sundays. 64 SW Century Dr., facebook. com/cascadewestbend. 541-389-1853.

Wed-Sun 10:30am–1am, Tue 10:30am10pm

The Cellar-A Porter Brewing Company

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. 206 NW Oregon Ave. #2, porterbrewingco.com. 541-382-1645. Noon-9pm Mon-Sat, Noon-6pm Sun

Chan’s

Favorites in a variety of styles including Mongolian, Yi Xiang, Szechuan, and Cantonese Black Bean. Popular items include the mother’s chicken and the ginger cilantro chicken and shrimp. For variety, let the kitchen pick for you—they’ll make you up an authentic Chinese gourmet dinner. 1005 SE Third St., chanschinese.com. 541-389-1725. Mon-Thu 11:30am–9pm, Fri 11:30am-9:30pm, Sat Noon-9:30pm, Sun Noon-9pm

Cheba Hut

A weed-themed sandwich shop featuring toasted subs and other munchies like Loaded Not’Chos and goo balls, plus a full bar with themed drinks. 1288 SW Simpson Ave. Suite 1, chebahut.com. 541-388-8400. Daily 11am-9pm

Bend’s country bar now goes by the name of Cross-Eye Cricket, named after lyrics in a bona fide country song by Eric Church.

When it’s time to rest from all the dancing, the three-concept kitchen offers burgers, tacos and chicken sandos. 20565 NE Brinson Blvd.

541-382-4270. Sun-Thu 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-1am

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Chi Chinese & Sushi Bar

Chi serves modern Chinese cuisine and creative sushi rolls at their new spacious location off HWY 97. An excellent take-out menu and varied beverage options are standouts. Baked Goods from the famous La Magie bakery, Chi’s former sister company, can also be purchased.

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

Chicken Bonz

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 and a salad bar.

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

China Doll

Chinese food eaten out of a styrofoam box in a cafeteria-like setting at this eastside eatery. Reliable, and available for delivery. A classic. 547 NE Bellevue Dr., chinadollbend.com. 541-312-9393. MonFri 11am-9pm, Sat Noon-9pm

Chipotle Mexican Grill

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

222 NE Emerson Ave., 541-382-4295.

10:45am-10pm daily

Chipotle North Bend

All the burritos, bowls and more you’ve come to know and crave. 20524 N. Robal Rd., chipotle.com. 541-678-5008. 10:45am-10pm Sun-Fri, 10:45am-8pm Sat

Chomp Chomp

An excellent selection of local and Japanese craft brews, excellent “traditional” cocktails as well as mixology inspired by Japanese aromatics and citrus. Delight yourself with delectable Kushiyaki and Kushiage fare during the day that pairs well with their signature cocktails, and in the evening be astounded by an exciting dinner menu bringing the best of the Northwest from two countries.

945 Bond St. 541-797-6909. Tue-Thu 11:30am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-10pm

CHOW

The wait for seating can sometimes be a bit long on weekends, but it’s worth it. 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. Don’t miss the delicious drink specials all concocted in-house.

1110 NW Newport Ave., chowbend.com 541-728-0256. Daily 7am-2pm

Cibelli’s

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.

61249 S. Hwy 97, cibellis.com 541-749-1099. Tue-Sat 11am-9pm

Cibelli’s Pizza Eastside 2095 NE Hwy 20, cibellis.com. 541-3858646. Tue-Sat 11am-9pm

Cibelli’s Pizza Westside 738 NW Columbia St., cibellis.com 541-318-2800. Tue-Sat 11am-9pm

The Commons Cafe & Taproom

Good coffee, great beer, open every day.

Small concerts at this location frequently. Light fare including pastries is available.

875 NW Brooks St., thecommonsbend.com 541-323-3955. 8am-8pm daily

Croutons - Eastside

Best of Central Oregon 2017: “Best Lunch/Salad” Soups, salads, sandwiches and a Combo Anything menu that includes all of the above for a great price. Try the popular California Panini and Pear and Blue Cheese Salad!

564 NE Greenwood Ave., croutonstogo. com. 541-728-0825. Mon-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 11am-3pm

Crumbl Cookies

A cookie chain with over 500 locations, known for its famous soft chocolate chip cookie and a weekly rotating menu of unique cookie flavors.

63455 North Highway 97 suite 56, crumblcookies.com/orbend. 541-316-5345. MonThu 8am-10pm, Fri-Sat 8am-Midnight

Crux Fermentation Project

Corey’s Bar & Grill

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

928 NW Bond St., facebook.com/coreysbendoregon.541-317-1468. Daily 9am-1am

This is truly the living room of Bend: Set on a small hill, outdoor tables (and many indoor ones) face postcard perfect views of Mt. Bachelor and the Three Sisters—and happy hour straddles a half-hour either side of sunset.

A mix of in-house food and food cart fare. 50 SW Division St., cruxfermentation.com.

541-385-3333. 11:30am-9pm Sun-Thu, 11:30am-10pm Fri-Sat

The Corndog Company

Cuban Kitchen

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.

61334 The Dalles-California Hwy, thecorndogco.com/locations-bend.html 541-819-0913. Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-6pm

Craft Kitchen and Brewery

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.

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

Crater Lake Spirits Downtown Tasting Room Cocktails and spirits, including tastings and flights, in a stylish room with a long bar and artwork.

1024 Northwest Bond Street, craterlakespirits.com/downtown-bend 541-480-3483. Mon-Thu Noon-8pm, FriSat Noon-9pm, Sun Noon-7pm

Authentic Cuban coffee, lunch and dinner—flavorful Cuban dishes ranging from slow cooked pork and Cuban press to sides including plantains, yuca, black beans and rice. 1600 NE 3rd St., cubankitchenbend.com. 541-3821358. Tue-Fri 11am-8pm, Sat Noon-8pm

Cultus Lake Resort

Burgers and other fun stuff on the shores of Cultus Lake. Opens in mid-May. 55885 Cascade Lakes Highway, cultuslakeresort.com. 541-408-1560.

Curb B Q

Traditional barbecue and some more modern fare with incredibly friendly service. Their web page boast that, “we make everything fresh fabulous and flawless.” 1424 Cushing Dr., bendsbestbbq.com. 541-647-0692. Tue & Sat 11am-9pm, Sun-Mon & Wed-Fri 11am9pm Summer hours: Tue & Sat 11am-10pm, Sun-Mon & Wed-Fri 11am-9pm

Curbside Bacon

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. 1177 SE 9th St. 503-780-1189. TueSat 2:30pm-7:30pm

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VISIT BLISSFULSPOON.COM CALL 541-241-8181 Monday - Saturday 4:30pm - 10pm WEDNESDAY–SUNDAY, 9:00AM–2:30PM 65 NW NEWPORT AVE, BEND

1005 NW Galveston Ave bosabend.com

541.241.2727

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Currents at the Riverhouse

A riverside patio that allows you to listen to the rush of the Deschutes River while you dine— weather permitting, of course. Flavors of the Pacific Northwest and local farms and produce, including weekend brunch and daily lunch and dinner. 3075 N. Hwy 97, currentsbend.com.

541-389-8810. Daily brunch 7am-2am, light menu 2-4pm, dinner 4-9pm

D&D Bar & Grill

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. Smaller menu available after 1pm, and happy hour is after 4pm. 927 NW Bond St., facebook.com/DandDBend. 541382-4592. Daily 7am-close

Da Nang Vietnamese Eatery

Flavor-packed goodness with a simple menu, featuring noodles, rice, bahn mi or salad with your choice of protein. Our 2023 Food Cart of the Year. Delish! 901 SW Simpson Ave. On Instagram @danangbend. 541-639-1420. WedSat 11:30am-5:30pm (open later seasonally)

Dandy’s Drive-in

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.

Now accepting all forms of payment. 1334 NE Third St., On Facebook. 541-382-6141.

Mon-Sat 10:30am-7pm

Dang’s Vietnamese Restaurant

No frills on the booths and tables, but the pho? As good as any in town! 1180 SE Third St., dangsvietnameserestaurant.com. 541385-8888. Mon-Sat 10am-9pm

Dear Mom Cafe

Inspired by the owner’s own mother, Dear Mom Cafe offers more than any regular Thai restaurant.

With specialty dishes and gourmet baked deserts this restaurant sets itself apart from the rest. 320 SW Century Dr. 458-281-0511. 11am-2:30pm 2:30-4:30pm Mon-Fri, Noon-8pm Sat

Delish Donuts

A locally owned & operated donut shop established in 2009. Donuts made on site fresh daily by hand. 3188 N. Hwy. 97 STE #104. 541-6472337. Sun 6:30am-1pm, Tue-Sat 5:30am-1pm

Deschutes Brewery Public House

Bend’s first brewery is still one of its best spots for food and drinks in the downtown area.

Find burgers made from local beef and served on buns made in-house. 1044 NW Bond St., deschutesbrewery.com. 541-382-9242.

Daily 11:30am-9pm

Deschutes Beer Garden & Tasting Room The brewery features guided tours and a gift shop, with food carts outside.

901 SW Simpson Ave., deschutesbrewery. com/pubs/bend-tasting-room 541-385-8606.

Deschutes Junction Pizza Grill Taphouse

Pizza, burgers and wings available for dine-in, carry out or delivery. Appetizers, too, and fry bread for dessert. 2940 N. Hwy 97, deschutesjunctionpizzagrill.com/. 541-3892963. 11am-8pm daily

Dogwood Cocktail Cabin

This bar attracts Bend’s cool crowd, with an interior designed to feel like a rustic “cabin.”

The artisan cocktails and tasty small plates (try the deep-fried mac and gruyere balls) are the true stars. 147 NW Minnesota Ave., thedogwoodcocktailcabin.com. 541-706-9949.

Tue-Sun 5pm-Midnight

Domaine Serene Wine Lounge

Small plates and great wine. Live music on Sundays at 6-8pm. 909 NW Bond St., 541550-3795. 3– 9pm Wed-Mon

Double Happiness

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. 2115 NE Hwy 20, dhchinese. com. 541-318-7886. Mon-Thu 11:30am9pm, Fri 11:30am-9:30pm, Sat Noon9:30pm, Sun Noon-9pm

The Dough Nut

Delicious homemade doughnuts!

1227 NW Galveston Ave., thedoughnutoregon.com. 541-241-6379. 7am-2pm daily

The Dough Nut

Midtown location with the same delicious homemade doughnuts—but you still better get there early, because they don’t last long!

755 NE Greenwood Ave., thedoughnutoregon.com. 541-241-8788. 7am-2pm daily

Drake

Featuring locally sourced meat and produce in every dish, everyday. The local philosophy and mix of down-south and European flair have put the corner diner on the map. 801 NW Wall St., drakebend.com. 541-306-3366. Mon-Fri 11:30am9:30pm, Sat-Sun 10am-2pm & 4-9:30pm

Duda’s Billiard’s Bar

This family-owned establishment is more than just a bar, it has billiards, shuffleboard and a full bar. A selection of soups, salads, sandwiches and paninis. 1020 NW Wall St., dudasbilliardsbar.com. 541-213-2321. Fri-Sat 5pm-2am, Sun-Thu 5pm-Midnight

Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe Grab a coffee or a pastry while you peruse the books at this indie bookstore! 135 NW Minnesota Ave., dudleysbookshopcafe. com. 541-749-2010. Tue-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10:30am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm, Mon 10am-5pm

El Rancho Grande Mexican Restaurant

Traditional Mexican favorites and creative specialties, plus freshly handcrafted cocktails including magnificent margaritas. Locally owned and family-friendly, with a dog-friendly patio too! Twice-daily Happy Hours 2:30-6pm and 8:30-10pm; 8:30-10:30pm Friday and Saturday. Cascade Village, 63455 N. Hwy 97, dinewithdiablo.com.541-312-2022.

Sun-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm

El Rodeo Cantina

A menu that offers solid traditional Mexican fare served up in healthy portions. 785 SE Third St., facebook.com/elrodeo.cantina.

541-617-5952. 11am-9pm Mon-Fri, 11am10pm Sat-Sun

El Sancho Taco Shop

Once you have an El Sancho taco, you’re sure to come crawling back time after time.

Choose from classics such as Barbacoa or Carnitas, or branch out to the Mushroom or Potato & Poblano Rajas. 335 NE Dekalb Ave., elsanchobend.com. 458-206-5973. Daily 11am-10pm

El Sancho Super Secret Side Street Saloon

An occasional pop-up spot from the people behind El Sancho. Watch its website for updates! elsanchobend.com. 133 SW Century Dr. Suite 204. 541-797-0454.

El Sancho Taco Shack

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

50 SW Division St. elsanchobend.com. TueThu & Sun Noon-8pm, Fri-Sat Noon-9pm

El Sancho Taco Shop Westside

Choose from classics such as Barbacoa or Carnitas, or branch out to the Mushroom or Potato & Poblano Rajas. Yum.1254 NW Galveston Ave. 541-797-7999. Daily 11am-10pm

Elevation

Enjoy the creations of aspiring chefs at Elevation, a student-operated, fine-dining restaurant by those enrolled in Central Oregon Community College’s Cascade Culinary Institute. Open by reservation for fine dining lunches (Mondays, Tuesdays) and dinners (Thursdays, Fridays) spring and summer. A walk-up Food Truck lunch is offered on Fridays.

2555 NW Campus Village Way (COCC), elevationbend.com. 541-318-3735.

Dump City Dumplings

A beloved food cart opened its own brick and mortar location. Lunch and dinner with the classic steamed bun dumplings, cold beer and new specials. 1244 NW Galveston Ave., facebook.com/DumpCityDumplings.541-323-6243. Daily 11am-9pm

Sen Thai Hot Pot and Noodle House

Einstein’s Coffee

A family-owned coffee house serving locally roasted coffee from Bend Roasting Company and locally baked pastries and breakfast items from Market bakery. 1444 NW College Way. 541-306-3830. Mon-Fri 7am-2:30pm, SatSun 7am-2pm

El Caporal Family Mexican Restaurant

Traditional Mexican fare and generous margarita specials served in a family-friendly atmosphere. An extensive menu of super-sized burritos, enchiladas and more. 62040 NE 27th St., elcaporalco.com. 541-318-1492.

Sun-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9:30pm

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El Taquero

A Mexican food cart specializing in birria, the stewed meat that’s increasingly popular all along the West Coast. Try the birria ramen, or the pizza de birria—or one of the fresh aquas frescas. 228 NE Greenwood Ave. Tue-Sat 11:30am-7pm

Elixir Wine Group

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

Sample the charcuterie boards and occasional special tapas. 11 NW Lava Rd., elixirwinegroup.com. 541-388-5330. Tue-Thu 9am6pm, Mon & Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 2-9pm

Elk Lake Resort

Surrounded by giant ponderosas and picturesque scenery, Elk Lake Resort is a perfect rustic retreat. The menu offers a variety of salads, burgers and comfort food favorites labeled as “country gourmet.” Scheduled to open for Summer May 26. 60000 SW Century Dr., elklakeresort.net. 541-480-7378. Mon-Thu Noon-7pm, Fri Noon-9pm, Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 9am-7pm

Elly’s Ice Cream

Ice cream using USDA Organic-certified, milk, cream, eggs and berries. 921 NW Mount Washington Dr., ellysicecream.com. 541-728-2390.

Mon-Thu 2pm-8pm, Fri-Sun Noon-9pm

EMW Fusion

Formerly a food cart in The Podski; now open just for events and takeout. 536 NW Arizona Ave., emwfusion.com 503-853-4482.

Evoke Winery Bend

Naked Winery, now Evoke Winery, made its splash by bringing humor and relatability to the wine world. Wine plus small plates.

330 SW Powerhouse Dr. 541-386-3700.

Mon-Sat Noon-8pm, Sun Noon-6pm

Fire On the Mountain Buffalo Wings

With a menu of 12+ wing sauces and wings so crispy they practically snap with each bite, this restaurant is a wing lover’s paradise. Coming soon to the Campfire Hotel, Bendites are bound to love this Portland favorite.

721 NE 3rd St., portlandwings.com

Five Guys

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

222 NE Emerson, fiveguys.com 541-797-7787. Daily 11am-10pm

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Fix & Repeat

A modern airy restaurant serving plant-based superfoods that support healthy, active lifestyles.

555 NW Arizona Ave, fixandrepeat.com 541-385-9603. Daily 8:30am-2:30pm

The Flamingo Room

The new creation from the folks at San Simon.

Drinks focused on rum, mezcal and other tropical flavors, with small plates you can order a la carte.

70 SW Century Dr. #130, instagram.com/ theflamingoroombend. 541-323-0472.

Daily 4pm-close

Flights Wine Bar

Four different wine flights featuring whites, reds, Oregon and Washington, and wines from around the world. The food menu features both lunch and dinner entrees along with snacks like house-made potato chips and cheese and charcuterie boards. 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, flightswinebend.com 541-728-0753. Wed-Sat 3-9pm, Mon-Sun 3pm-8pm

Fricken Faco

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. 745 NW Columbia St., thelotbend. com/frickenfaco. 541-588-2597. 11am9pm daily

Fries-á-la-Carte

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.

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

The Garden Grille & Bar

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Classic American dishes with a Pacific Northwest flair, in a mountain lodge idyllic setting.

Full bar. 425 SW Bluff Dr., 541-617-6111.

6am-11pm daily

GoodLife Brewing

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

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

Goody’s Soda Fountain & Candy

Best of the Nest 2017: “Best Place for a Sweet Treat” 957 NW Wall St., goodyschocolates. com. 541-389-5185. Sun-Thu 11am-8pm, Fri 11am-9pm, Sat 10am-9pm

Great Harvest Bread Co.

Scones and muffins made daily from scratch using high-quality ingredients. Variety of sandwiches handmade daily. 835 NW Bond St., greatharvest.com. 541-389-2888. Mon-Fri 7am-3pm, Sat 9am-3pm

Greenleaf Juicing Company

Juices, smoothies, oatmeal and more in The Grove in NW Crossing. 921 NW Mount Washington Dr., greenleafjuice.com. 9am-4pm daily

Greg’s Grill

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. 395 SW Powerhouse Dr., gregsgrill.com. 541-382-2200. Sun-Thu 11:30am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-10pm

Gyro Power

Himalayan Bites

Momos—hand-made dumplings stuffed with meats and veggies, noodles, and other delights inspired from the Himalayas, in the On Tap food cart pod. 1424 NE Cushing Dr., himalayanbites.com, 541-410-4431. Wed-Thu & Sun 11am-8pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9pm, Mon 8am-9pm

Hola! Eastside

Diners will find plenty of dishes to recognize on the menu, but all will have been juiced with bold Mexican and Peruvian flair. 2670 NE Hwy 20, holabend.com. 541-389-4652.

Sun-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm

Hola! Downtown

Bold Mexican and Peruvian flair. Also, all six locations boast expansive tequila selections.

920 NW Bond St., holabend.com 541-728-0069. Sun-Thu 11am-10pm, FriSat 11am-Midnight

Hola! Old Mill

A tribute to Mediterranean-inspired street food. 566 SW Mill View Way, gyro-power. square.site. 541-390-3245. Tue-Sat Noon9pm

Bold Mexican and Peruvian flair. Also, all five locations boast expansive tequila selections.

680 SW Powerhouse Dr., holabend.com 541-647-2711. Daily 11am-10pm

Hablo Tacos

Humm Kombucha Taproom

An Eastside taco shop offering up tasty bites.

1462 NE Cushing Dr., hablotacos.com 458-202-4205. Fri-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun-Thu 11am-8pm

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream

Making the ice cream daily to ensure that fresh incredible taste, and offering over 45 flavors, this ice cream shop is always a hit. 61165 South Hwy 97, handelsicecream.com/ store/bend 541-633-7553. 11am-10pm daily

Hardy’s Hotwings Hamburgers & Ice Cream

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. 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

The Hideaway Tavern

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, with shared plates, handcrafted pizza, burgers and more.

Breakfast Sat-Sun 8am-Noon.

1756, 939 SE Second St., hideawaytavernbend.com. 541-312-9898. Mon-Fri 11am11pm, Sat 8am-11pm, Sun 8am-10pm

Taproom for Bend’s biggest kombucha brand with a food cart, Manzanita Grill, in the parking lot.1125 NE 2nd St. 541-213-2247. Mon-Sat 11am-6pm

Ida’s Cupcake Cafe

Whether you’re 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, this is your spot.

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

Immersion Brewing

Delicious craft beer and a pub menu with an upscale flair. Menu items include sandwiches, Wagyu beef burgers, salads, fish tacos and the best nachos in town! 550 SW Industrial Way, imbrewing.com. 541-633-7821. Sun-Thu 11:30am-8pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-9pm

J DUB

Comfort food-pub style. Local draft beers on a rotating tap. Casual American food in the heart of downtown Bend. 932 NW Bond St., jdubbend.com. 541-797-6335. 9am-10:30pm Mon-Sat, 9am-9pm Sun

Jackalope Grill

Bold flavors of the Pacific Northwest. This intimate restaurant is perfect to enjoy the warmth of good company. A high-end, but down-toearth establishment, now with new owners!

750 NW Lava Road, jackalopegrill.com 541-318-8435. 5-8pm Tue-Sat

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Hot and cold sub sandwiches, salads, wraps.

143 SW Century Dr., jerseymikes.com 541-647-6108. Daily 10am-9pm

Jersey Mike’s Subs

Hot and cold sub sandwiches, salads and wraps. 222 NE Emerson Ave, jerseymikes. com/32009/Bend-OR. 541-728-0315.

Daily 10am-9pm

Juice Easy

Located in the Campfire Hotel, Juice Easy offers everything from breakfast burgers to detox juices. 721 NE 3rd St, juiceeasyonline.com/ shop. 832-434-3486. 7am-Noon Wed-Sun

Junior’s Grill

A build-your-own mac and cheese cart with other specials including jerk chicken, pastas and more. 911 SE Armour Rd, juniors-grillllc.square.site/. 541-280-4237. Thu-Sat Noon-6:30pm, Sun 11am-5pm

Juno Japanese Sushi Garden

Authentic Japanese food, fresh sushi, Nigiri, Sashimi, Japanese noodles, vegan option, sushi party platter available for take out or dine in. Order by text! 536 NW Arizona Ave. 808226-7369. Daily 5-9pm

Kanji Ramen Noodle & Izakaya

Several flavors of ramen noodles plus Izakaya items including spring rolls, dumplings, Japanese style buns and more. Sake, wine, beer.

61160 S. Hwy 97, Unit C. kanjiramennoodleizakaya.com. 541-728-2533. Wed-Mon 11:30am-9:30pm

Kanona Cafe

Formerly Dakine Cafe, Kanona is an espresso bar and superfood cafe with vegetarian options. 1142 NW Galveston Ave, kanonacafe. com. 541-318-6313. Daily 7am-4pm

Kanpai Sushi & Cocktails

Diverse selection of delectable sushi rolls and exotic seafood paired with sake, and a wide variety of cocktails make Kanpai a local favorite. 990 NW Newport Ave., kanpai-bend. com. 541-388-4636. Tue-Sat 5pm-9pm

Kefi Fast Fresh Mediterranean

Fresh Mediterranean bowls made with organic and locally-sourced ingredients, whenever possible. 20520 Robal Ln. #120. 541-7976554. Daily 11am-8pm

Big E’s Sports Bar

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

1012 SE Cleveland Ave., 541-389-5625.

Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri 11am-11pm, Sat 8am-Noon, Sun 8am-9pm

King Buffet

Jake’s roasts its own turkey, roast beef & pot roast in-house and serves only fresh ground burgers. 2210 NE Hwy 20, jakesdinerbend. com/. 541-382-0118. Daily 6am-2pm

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

2000 NE 3rd St. On Facebook. 541-3882988. Sun-Thu 11am-8:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9pm

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Tried and true favorites, including salads, sandwiches, brick oven pizzas, and breakfast items.

845 NW Delaware Ave, jacksonscornerbend. com 541-541-647-2198. Daily 7am-9pm

Jersey Mike’s Subs

Home to great drinks and large food portions, not to mention giant Jenga, Connect Four, Shuffleboard and more! Half-pound burgers, sandwiches and other pub food favorites. No minors. 642 NW Franklin Ave., On Facebook. 541-383-3000. Mon-Thu 2pm-2am, Fri-Sun 11:30am-2am

Kobold Brewing is excited to finally offer a place to serve beers in Bend. Also, a selection of premium sandwiches. 1043 NW Bond St. Thu-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-8pm, MonWed 11am-9pm

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Joe Kim’s latest venture filled a hole in the Bend dining scene: Korean flavors, both traditional and inventive

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hen a three-time James Beard award nominee opens up a new restaurant, foodies tend to take notice. When that restaurant also happens to fill a hole in the dining scene, all the better.

Yoli, which means simply “cuisine” in Korean, is the latest venture for Chef Joe Kim and his wife Laura. The restaurant is tucked along the north end of Bend’s downtown, featuring a fun, unassuming and unexpected atmosphere and a host of ideas about what Korean cuisine can look like.

“We’d had some success at my former restaurant, 5 Fusion, with some Korean dishes, and so we just wanted to do a restaurant that was pretty much exclusively Korean food, but modernize it, but still make it approachable,” Chef Kim said. “So it seems like a big goal – teach people about Korean food and somewhat traditional Korean food but modernize it as well.”

With no other Korean restaurant in Bend, Yoli has filled a hole for those looking for Korean classics. For those looking for the elevated cuisine Kim has been known for, Yoli also offers a chance for Bendites to push their boundaries.

“The duck dish on our dinner menu – you see duck more in modern Korean dishes; it wasn’t traditionally that often consumed, but it’s a seared duck breast with an orange and citrus

quince sauce and then parsnips with that and a kimchi puree,” Kim told the Source Weekly.

Other examples of that creativity: the Gagi main dish, featuring eggplant, spicy rice gnocchi, bell peppers, mushroom, onions, scallions and cilantro, or the corn cheese starter, made with corn, kimchi and melted cheese. Also on the starter menu at dinner are a series of raw dishes, including wagyu and tuna tartare, and the Caviar Juk, featuring osetra caviar, black truffle porridge, chive and pine nuts.

Several tasting-menu options also make it possible for guests to explore.

“We just started doing a five-course menu, which will allow someone to come in and navigate through the menu, pick five courses off of the menu that they want to eat,” Kim said.

For the truly adventurous, guests can also opt for chef’s choice.

“We also offer a chef’s tasting menu, which is not on the menu – we just make that menu specifically for those guests that are coming in,” Kim said. “That’s kind of our choice in the kitchen.”

Riding the line between creative offerings and the classics is no easy task, but the Kims have thus far found that balance, bringing a fresh experience to the Bend food scene, and earning them the Rookie of the Year in the 2023 Restaurant Guide.

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Riverfront Patio NOW OPEN! LIVE MUSIC throughout the summer.

Happy Hour daily from 4pm – 6pm

Fresh. Local. Seasonal.

Learn more at riverhouse.com 3075 N. Business 97, Bend

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ffering wild fare and spirits in the heart of downtown Bend, Roam has an upscale, modern, rustic vibe, featuring seasonal and local ingredients, and is located in The Oxford Hotel Bend.

Inspired by the sustainable food movement, Roam offers a variety of urban-organic dishes made from fresh ingredients. Small plates, charcuterie, pasta dishes, and the freshest local seafood, meats, and produce are complemented by an eclectic list of fine wines, craft beer, cocktails, and desserts.

Our seasonal menus draw upon flavors from around the globe and fresh, local ingredients, providing a unique food experience. Custom furnishings and casually elegant décor define the newest hub for exploration of Downtown Bend. Seating includes indoor, patio, and bar, designed with elevated comfort in mind.

LOCATION & CONTACT 10 NW Minnesota Ave Bend, OR (541) 382-ROAM info@roambend.com

HOURS Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Monday–Sunday 7:00AM–10:00PM Happy Hour 2–5PM, 9–10PM

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La Rosa NW Crossing

La Rosa’s excellent patio dining and authentic Mexican chow make it a locals’ favorite. The casual atmosphere means it’s acceptable to show up in your office clothes or your postbike ride gear. 2763 NW Crossing Drive, larosabend.com. 541-647-1624. Sun 11am8pm, Tue-Thu 11am-8pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9pm

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Tots!

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. Nearly a dozen noodle options and traditional Japanese fare like TonKatsu and Bulgogi take the menu choices far beyond sushi.375 SW Powerhouse Dr., miosushi.com. 541-241-1008. Sun-Thu 11am-8pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9pm

Lady Bird Cultural Society

Miyagi Ramen

Farm-to-table cuisine. With an old-timely vibe and specialty dishes, dining at Lady Bird is like no other. 375 SW Powerhouse Dr, ladybirdbend.com. 541-382-8345. Tue-Sun 5-9pm

Delicious ramen in a fast casal atmosphere.

550 NE Industrial Way, Suite 102, miyagiramen.com. 541-797-7700. Sun-Thu 11am8pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9pm

Laughing Planet

MOD Pizza - Downtown

With a focus on nutritious and flavorful eating, Laughing Planet is a favorite for many Bendites looking for health-minded food. Custom quesadillas, burritos, bowls, smoothies and more.

913 NE Third St., laughingplanetcafe.com 541-306-3995. Daily 10:30am-8pm

Laurie’s Grill

Breakfast, lunch and dinner and a lounge to top it all off. Burgers, fried chicken, classic breakfasts and much more. 415 NE 3rd St. 541-330-8955. Daily 6am-2pm

Life & Time West

High quality, organic ingredients, food made from scratch and meat products that are organic and humanely raised—all in a quick-service space. Breakfast 7am-10:30am. 320 SW Century Drive, #100, lifeandtime.com. 541797-0168. Daily 7am-8pm

Life & Time East

High quality, organic ingredients, food made from scratch and meat products that are organic and humanely raised—all in a quick-service space.1462 NE Cushing Dr., lifeandtime. com. 541-728-2105. Mon-Sat 8am-8pm

Lifty’s

A bar with a sand volleyball court and a rooftop deck? We’re in. Serving elevated pub food with awesome views of the mountains, plus a full bar. Salads, burgers, a kids’ menu and brunch on the weekends. 1787 SW Chandler, liftysbend.com. 541-617-3232. Mon-Thu 11:30am-10pm, Fri 11:30am-11pm, Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 10am-10pm

Little Pizza Paradise

Take a pizza break to mix up your shopping experience at Cascade Village. Pizza served by the slice alongside 20 taps! 63455 N Hwy 97, littlepizzaparadise.com. 541-312-2577.

4-8pm Tue-Sat

Little Slice of Heaven Cheesecakes

This restaurant offers locally made, high quality cheesecake of almost every flavor. Whether its rich chocolatey cappucino, or sweet zingy orange dreamsicle, the perfect flavor is awaiting.

536 NW Arizona Ave, bendcheesecake.com.

541-213-1286. Sun 11am-9pm, Wed 5-9pm, Thu 2-9pm, Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 7-9pm

Lively Up Yourself

A vegan cart serving up classic vegan-style BBQ dishes, plus coffee. 1661 NE 4th St., 541-508-7559. Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat & Mon 11am-8pm, Sun 11am-7pm

Lone Pine Coffee Roasters Great coffee and delicious pastries.

910 NW Harriman, lonepinecoffeeroasters. com. 541-306-1010. Sun-Thu 7am-5pm,

Fri-Sat 7am-8pm Eastside location - 1462 NE Cushing Dr. Suite 160, 541-306-1010. Daily 6am-5pm

Mio Sushi

Artisan-style pizzas and salads are individually sized, made on demand, and ready in just minutes. 110 NW Sisemore St Suite 150, modpizza.com. 541-317-4151. 10:30am10pm Sun-Wed, 10:30am-11pm Thu-Sat

Longboard Louie’s

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. 62080 Dean Swift Rd., longboardlouies.com.541-383-5889. Mon 10am-8pm, Tue-Fri 8am-8pm

Looney Bean

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

Los Jalapeños Taqueria

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.

601 NE Greenwood Ave., losjalapenosbend.com. 541-383-1402. Mon-Fri 7:30am-8pm, Sat 8am-5pm

Luckey’s Woodsman

Dining for the outdoor enthusiast in mind. Seasonal ingredients foraged and sourced locally provide the basis for each dish to fuel up after any adventure. Also provides cold, never-soggy, dishes to go for tomorrow’s journeys. 70 SW Century Dr., luckeyswoodsman.com/ 541-480-8181. Tue-Sat Noon-8pm

M&J Tavern

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. Covered smoking patio with heaters for winter days and nights.

Try the broasted chicken!

102 NW Greenwood Ave., On Facebook.

541-389-1410. 11am-1:30am daily

Maki Maki Sushi

Menu items include a full complement of sushi rolls, nigiri and sashimi, as well as poke and appetizers - scallion pancakes, tempura, gyoza and tempura fried jalapeno poppers.

745 NW Columbia St., Bend, thelotbend. com/makimakisushi. Fri-Wed 11am-9pm, Thu 4:30-9pm

Manzanita Grill

A Southwestern fusion cart featuring sliders, sandwiches, jalapeño poppers, bbq meats, Tex-Mex tacos and more, in the parking lot of Humm Kombucha.1125 NE 2nd St., manzanita-grill.business.site. 541-848-9438.

Mon-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat Noon-4pm

Market of Choice

A grocery store with grab and go and a hot food bar.115 Northwest Sisemore St. 541-382-5828. 7am-10pm daily

Masa Empanadas

Vegetarian and vegan Argentinian-style empanadas now served at a food cart at the Loge hotel on Century Dr. Order in person during business hours or place a larger online order to be picked up on Friday. 19221 SW Century Dr., empanadasmasa.com.510-219-3635.

Thu-Fri Noon-2:30pm, Sat 5-8pm, Sun, Noon-2:30pm

Mazatlan

MOD Pizza - North

MOD is the original superfast pizza experience – a pioneering fast-casual concept that puts you in the driver’s seat. 20516 Robal Rd., modpizza.com/locations/bend/ 458-256-3165. 10:30am-10pm Daily

Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie

Belgian-inspired food to go along with the Belgian-style beers Monkless offers—in a riverside location with views of the Deschutes and the Old Mill. 803 SW Industrial Way. monkless. com. 541-797-6760. Mon-Thu 11:30am9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-9pm.

With locations in Bend, Prineville and Redmond, as well as others around the state, this eatery has the Mexican favorites at affordable prices. 61419 S. Hwy 97, mazatlancentraloregon.com. 541-385-8772. Mon-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9:30pm

Moose Sisters

McKay Cottage

Mother Shuckers

A locals’ favorite breakfast and lunch spot, with a cozy cottage atmosphere. Voted Best breakfast in Bend the past 11 years in a row! Outdoor fire pit dining, bakery, lattes, in-house and curbside pickup. 62910 O.B. Riley Rd., themckaycottage.com. 541-383-2697. Daily 7am-2pm

McMenamins Old St. Francis School

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 (pet friendly!)

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

MidCity SmashedBurger

Smash burgers and more, in the lot at Boneyard’s tasting room. 37 NW Lake Pl. midcitysmashburger.com. Thu-Sun Noon-6pm

Midtown Yacht Club

With many food trucks to choose from, there’s no shortage of tasty eats in Bend’s midtown.

Enjoy great food on the go all day. With 20 rotating taps, bites, and plenty of space, Midtown Yacht Club is the perfect spot to kick back and indulge. 1661 NE 4th St., 458-256-5454. Tue-Sat 11am-10pm, SunMon 11am-9pm

Mimi’s Bagel Deli

Mimis Bagel Deli offers hand rolled, freshly made new jersey bagels with an array of flavors and toppings. 3308 N Hwy 97, mimisbageldeli.com. 541-241 8842. Thu-Sun 7am-Noon

Located in the Cascade Village Shopping Center, Moose Sisters touts itself as “dedicated to food with spirit.”63455 N Hwy 97. moosesisters.com. 541-640-8285. 11am-8pm Mon-Sat

Delight in oysters served on the half shell, scrumptious fish sandwiches, and other delectable treasures from the ocean. 536 NW Arizona Ave. Wed-Thu 11am-7pm, Fri 11am8pm, Sun Noon-7pm

Mother’s Juice Cafe

Nutrient-dense foods your mama would be proud to see you eating. Homemade soups change daily, sandwiches are served on Mother’s handmade baked breads. Kombucha and espresso, and of course, smoothies and juices.

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

Mother’s Cafe Eastside

In a sea of big box stores, Mother’s is a welcome addition to the east side. 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 here.

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

Mountain Burger

Reinventing the regular American Burger joint, Mountain Burger offers plant-based alternatives, locally sourced ingredients and a wide variety of salads and cocktails. 2747 NW Crossing Dr. 541-668-7177. 11:30am-9pm daily

Nancy P’s Cafe & Bakery

Located near Newport Market, this spot serves yummy breakfast and lunch (soups and salads) and pastries, too. 1054 NW Milwaukee Ave., nancyps.com. 541-322-8778. Daily 7am-2pm

20 New York City Sub Shop

Quality sandwiches the New York way – with quality meats and cheeses on freshly baked bread. 740 NE Third St., newyorkcitysubshop.com. 541-330-0444. 10am-6pm Mon-Sat

Nik’Snacks

Straightforward comfort food at a great price.

Nik’Snacks has anything from quick sliders to heftier sandwiches and dogs. 787 NE Purcell Blvd., 541-977-1418. Wed-Sun 11am-9pm

Ninja Sushi

A unique and casual dining experience for those on the go. Freshly made sushi rolls, handcrafted using only the finest ingredients.

High-quality sushi in a casual and relaxed setting. 787 NE Purcell Blvd. 541-678-2257.

Wed-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun-Mon 11am-8pm

Noi Thai Cuisine

A solid pick for Thai in downtown Bend, where Asian flavors abound these days. 550 NW Franklin Ave., noithaicuisine.com. 541647-6904. Mon-Fri 11am-9pm, Sat-Sun Noon-9pm

Nome Italiano

A new Italian concept for Central Oregon, featuring pizzas, pastas, great wines and desserts. 1465 SW Knoll Ave. 541-2412556. 11:30am–2:30pm, 5–9pm Thu-Mon, Tue-Wed 5-9pm

Northfresh Sushi

Fresh fish is delivered daily to bring a unique and vibrant dining experience to the region.

The food truck, located in the Midtown Yacht Club, serves up a variety of dishes bursting with freshness and flavor, from poke bowls to fish tacos.1661 NE 4th St. 541 280 0878.

11am-9pm daily

Northside Bar & Grill

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 weekend breakfast menu. Happy Hour 3-6pm daily. 62860 Boyd Acres Rd., northsidebarfun.com. 541-3830889. Mon-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri 11am-10pm, Sat 9am-11pm, Sun 9am-9pm

NOSH Street Food

Local ingredients in snacks, sandwiches, sliders and salads. House-made pickles and ferments, seasonal favorites. At 9th Street Village. 911 SE Armour Rd, noshstreetfood. com. 541-350-8610. Tue-Sat Noon-8pm

Oblivion Brewing Company

A local brewery supplying beers to taps around the region. With a recently-opened tasting room, open two days a week.

63027 Plateau Dr., oblivionbrewingco.com 541-241-2733. Fri-Sat 3-6pm

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Orchid Thai Cuisine

A low-key spot for Thai food, with a friendly staff and an abundant, affordable menu.

1900 NE Division St., orchidthaioregon. com. 541-388-5177. Tue-Fri 11am-2:45pm & 3:45pm-8:45pm, Sat Noon-2:45pm & 3:45-8:45pm

Oregon Spirit Distillers

Also known as the Barrel Thief, this is the spot to try out locally-made spirits and accompanying snacks. 740 NE First St., oregonspiritdistillers.com. 541-382-0002. Noon-6pm Tue-Thu & Sat, Noon-8pm Fri

The Outfitter Bar at Seventh Mountain Resort A cozy fireside bar to stop off at on the way back from Mt. Bachelor—or when you’re entertaining guests at the resort. 18575 SW Century Dr. 541-382-3517. Sun-Fri 1-7pm, Sat 1-8pm

Pacific Pizza & Brew

Local brews, pizza, sandwiches, salads and sustainably and locally-sourced ingredients, as well as beer, wine and specialty cocktails. Happy hour 3-5pm every day. 340 SW Century Dr. pacificpizzabrew.com. 541-550-7887.

Mon-Thu 3pm-8:30pm, Fri 3-9pm, Sat Noon-9pm, Sun Noon-8:30pm

Palate a Coffee Bar

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. 643 NW Colorado Ave., palatecoffeebar.com.

541-321-8098. Daily 7am-2pm

Palmer’s Cafe

The Palmer’s Cafe was totally remodeling for last 3 years with everything is new including 500 sq ft outdoor deck. Best breakfasts in Bend! 645 NE Greenwood Ave., facebook. com/1Chap.Palmers. 541-389-9788.

6:30am-1:30pm daily

The Pantry

Bulk pantry items, coffee, tea, pastries and snacks. 1124 NW Newport Ave. 541-4802947. Wed-Sun 8am-2pm

Papa Murphy’s Pizza

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

2155 NE Hwy 20 #150,. 541-797-0202.

Tue-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun-Mon 11am-7pm

Papi Chulo’s Taqueria

A classic Bend pizzeria serving up hot slices with classic toppings as well as full pies— with all the crust types you want. 118 NW Greenwood Ave., oldtownepizzabend. com. 541-318-9018. Tue-Thu 11am-8pm, Fri 11am-9pm, Sat 3-9pm, Sun 4-8pm

A Jalisco-style taco joint featuring birria, fish tacos and more, brought to you by the people behind River Pig Saloon next door. (Note: You can also order Papi Chulo’s food inside River Pig!) 555 NW Arizona Ave. Suite 60, papichulospdx.com. 541-323-0497. Mon-Thu 10am-9pm, Fri 11am-10pm, Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11am-10pm

Olive Garden

Parrilla Grill

Olde Towne Pizza

If you’ve been to one, you know what to expect at them all. Soup, breadsticks and passable pasta. 63459 Hwy 97, olivegarden. com. 541-312-4760. 11am-10pm Sun-Thu, 11am-11pm Fri-Sat

Tambi Lane

A wonderful food cart pod 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 palate. 1424 NE Cushing Dr. ontapbend.com. Daily 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.

635 NW 14th St., parillagrillbend.com 541-617-9600. Daily 11am-8pm

Pastini Pastaria

Pine Marten Pizza

Peppertree Pub

Pine Tavern

Solid pasta dishes at relatively affordable prices, with a nice location on the Deschutes.

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

Pub inside the Best Western.

1082 SW Yates Dr., Best Western Premier, bestwesternpremierbend.com. 541-3822007.

Philly Style

Now located in a bright-blue truck, Philly Style serves up delicious cheesesteaks! Located at On Tap. 1424 NE Cushing Dr., phillystylebend.com. 541-678-2063. Sat, Thu & Mon-Tue 11am-8pm, Sun & Fri 11am-9pm, Wed 11:30am–6:40pm

Pho Viet & Cafe

When you want pho— or any other Vietnamese noodle soup, for that matter, this spot is the top of our list! Usually humming with a lively crowd, Pho Viet has earned its reputation as a go-to for delicious noodles, rice and other delicious Vietnamese dishes. 1326 NE Third St., phovietandcafe.com. 541-382-2929.

Fri-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11am-9:30pm, MonWed 11am-9pm

The Phoenix Restaurant

A reliable lunch and/or dinner spot, with a comprehensive menu of American standards that are served up with an attention to detail not found in many of the corporate counterparts. 594 NE Bellevue Dr. bendphoenix. com. 541-317-0727. 11:30am–8pm Tue-Sat

Offering Neapolitan-style 10” pizzas with a soft dough and blistered crust, cooked in less than 90 seconds in a wood-fired oven. 19860 7th St. thebitetumalo.com/pine-marten-pizza.

541-480-5249. 11am-9pm daily

One of Bend’s oldest eating establishments, serving up great food, a vast happy hour and with an excellent outdoor patio. 967 NW Brooks St. pinetavern.com. 541-382-5581.

Tue 2-8pm, Tue-Sat Noon-8pm

Pisano’s Woodfired Pizza

Delicious, award winning pizzas baked in a wood-fired oven, like they do in Italy. Gluten-free options. Generous slabs of pepperoni and sausage pies with side salad and drink for a reasonable price. 64670 Strickler Ave., pisanosbend.com. 541-312-9349. MonThu 4-8pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-8:30pm, Sun 11:30am-7pm

Pizza Mondo

Voted Best Pizza in our Best Of readers’ poll 25+ years running. All pies are hand-tossed, made from scratch and baked in gas-fired hearth ovens.

Not only can you get a beer and an excellent slice or two, this place offers awesome after-mountain specials. 811 NW Wall St., pizzamondobend. com. 541-330-9093. Mon-Thu 11am-8pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11:30am-8pm

Planker Sandwiches

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

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Rapa Nui Tiki Lounge

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. 360 SW Powerhouse Dr., rapanuitiki.com. 3-10pm

Red Robin

With a killer location near the floaters’ mecca on the Deschutes, Red Robin serves up fresh made to order gourmet burgers, sandwiches and fries. 625 SW Powerhouse Dr., redrobin.com. 541-382-9234. Sun-Thu 11:30am9pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-10pm

Reed Pub Co.

A neighborhood friendly place with a loyal following. Beers on tap as well as bottled drinks to go. Food offerings include pizzas.

1141 SE Centennial Ct. On Facebook.

541-312-2800. Mon-Sat Noon-10pm, Sun 1:30-9:30pm

Richard’s Donuts & Pastries

Made fresh daily—and friendly staff!

61419 S Hwy 97. On Facebook. 541-3853310. Mon-Fri 4:30am-4pm, Sat-Sun 4:30am-3pm

Rodolberto’s Taco Shop

A classic taco shop with tacos, burritos and more. 1913 NE 3rd St. On Facebook. 541388-6783. Sun-Thu 6am-Midnight, Sat 6am-1am, Fri 6am-2am

River Pig Saloon

Flights Wine Bar The Podski

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 indoor bar! 536 NW Arizona Ave., thepodski.com. 11am-10pm Sun-Wed, 11am-11pm Thu-Sat

The Point Pub and Grill

Burgers, sandwiches, vegan chicken nachos and appetizers—plus a full bar in downtown Bend. 744 NW Bond St., Suite A. lovemypoint.com. 541-797-6828. Sun-Thu 11am9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm

Poke Row

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

Port of Subs

Fresh subs, wraps and grillers sliced to order on Bend’s growing north side. 63056 Lower Meadow Dr. portofsubs.com. 541-3881580. 8am-8pm Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Sat-Sun

Portello Wine Café

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. 2754 NW Crossing Dr. portellowinecafe.com. 541-385-1777. Mon-Tue & Sat 4-8:30pm, Wed-Fri Noon-8:30pm

Pour House Grill

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 wing sauce.

61276 Hwy 97. thepourhousegrill.com.

541-388-2337. Mon-Sat 11:30am-9pm, Sun 9am-9pm

Prost! Bend

A neighborhood pub serving authentic German beers and food, including favorites such as schnitzel and bratwursts of various types.

Currywurst, anyone? Full bar. 40 SW Century Dr. #140, prostbend.com. 541-241-8180.

Mon-Fri 3-10pm, Sat-Sun11:30am–10pm

P!zza

A hip bar with a sizable patio, serving pub fare including burgers, sandwiches, salads—and of course, nachos. 555 NW Arizona Ave., riverpigsaloon.com. 541-385-6777. WedFri & Mon 11am-1am, Sat-Sun 9am-1am, Tue 11am-11pm

River’s Place

A food cart pod featuring beer, wine and indoor seating. 787 NE Purcell Blvd., riversplacebend.com. 541-525-5532. Sun-Mon 11am-8pm, Tue-Sat 11am-9pm

ROAM

Situated in The Oxford Hotel at the heart of downtown Bend, offering an exquisite dining experience with a modern yet rustic ambiance.

The restaurant boasts a menu that emphasizes seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients.

10 NW Minnesota Ave, roambend.com 541-382-7626. 7am-10pm Tue-Sat, 7am2pm Sun-Mon

Rockin’ Dave’s Bistro & Backstage Lounge

Neapolitan style pizzas and fresh farm-to-table dishes at the Midtown Yacht Club food cart lot.

1661 NE 4th St. 541-699-1795. Mon-Thu 11am-8:15pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9:15, Sun 11am8pm

If you thought Rockin’ Dave’s was just a bagel spot, you’ve been missing out. Killer dishes for both breakfast and lunch. Try the Oh Nelly and the Royal Reuben. You’re welcome!

661 NE Greenwood Ave., rockindaves.com 541-318-8177. Wed-Sun 7:30am-8pm

Raganelli’s Pizza

The Rogue Chef

Eat in, take one away or bring a take and bake pizza home for later—this place has it all: amazing pizza, killer sandwiches, salads and 10 beers on tap, wine and kombucha, and growler fills. 547 NE Bellevue Dr., raganellispizza.com. 541-647-2343. Mon-Sat 11am-8pm

Rancher Butcher Chef

A contemporary and upscale eatery that features both a butcher counter and a dining room. 2838 NW Crossing Dr., rbcbend. com. 541-797-7900. 4:30-9:30pm daily

Headed up by the former chef at the Peerless restaurant in Ashland, this cart serves salads, burgers, classic cheese steak, patty melts and more hot sandwiches at The Bite in Tumalo.

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

Root Cellar

Root Cellar is a brand of pantry staples and curiosities that create new points of discovery in any meal. 1289 NE Second St., rootcellarstaples.com.541-797-0299. Wed-Fri 10am-1pm

Roszak’s Fish House

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. Happy hour Fridays and Saturdays 3-8pm. The prime rib is a staple on the menu, one that has been there since the restaurant was established in Red Oaks Square on Third Street in 1981. 1230 NE Third St. 541-382-3173. Tue-Fri 11:30am-9pm, Mon 11:30am-8pm, Sat 4pm-9pm

Round Table Clubhouse

Family-friendly Round Table has been serving innovative pizzas for over 51 years. 2940 N. Highway 97, roundtablepizza.com 541-389-2963. 11am-9pm Sun-Thu, 11am9:30pm Fri-Sat

The Row at Tetherow

A pub-style, casual, family friendly dining experience.

61240 Skyline Ranch Rd., tetherow.com/dine/ the-row/. 541-213-2429. Daily 7am-10pm

Rush’s Squares

Sicilian-style pizza shaped like, you guessed it, squares! With options to create a pizza from scratch or choose from one of their many premade squares everyone will find a flavor that satisfies. Vegan cheese and sausage available.

1424 NE Cushing Dr, rushssquares.com/ 541-706-0653. Thu-Sat 11am-9pm, SunWed 11am-8pm

Salud Raw Food Cafe

Healthy, raw food breakfast and lunch items in downtown Bend. 431 NW Franklin Ave., facebook.com/SaludRawFood 541-678-5368. Mon-Sat 9am-3pm

Salute

Contemporary Italian Restaurant in downtown Bend serving modern Italian food, classic cocktails, and wine in an intimate and comfortable environment. 1045 NW Bond St. 541-323-0279. Tue-Sat 5-9pm

San Simón

A lively indoor and outdoor bar in Bend’s historic Tin Pan Alley serving cocktails and charcuterie. 845 NW Tin Pan Alley. 541-3230235. Daily 2pm-Midnight

Schlotzsky’s Deli

International franchise restaurant chain offers fresh-baked bread, oven-toasted subs, paninis, soups, pizza and fresh tossed salads.

62080 NE 27th St., sholotzskysoregon. com. 541-317-5980. 9am-9pm daily

SEA Crab House

A Cajun-Asian-style seafood boil restaurant will a full bar. 335 SW Century Dr., seacrabhouse.com. 458-281-0222. Sun-Thu Noon8pm, Sat-Fri Noon-9pm

Sebastian’s Seafood & Specialty Market

A full service seafood case and ready-to-eat seafood salads, green salads, dips—plus a cafe menu that includes fried fish, sushi, poke, smoked seafood, seafood sandwiches, po boys and more. 921 Mt. Washington Dr., sebastiansseafoodbend.com. 541-728-0696.

Mon-Sat 9am-7:30pm, Sun 9am-6:30pm

Sen Thai Hot Pot and Noodle House

A hot pot noodle house by the owners of the popular Wild Rose restaurant, Sen has a fabulous patio, a beautiful bar, a gorgeous location and awesome Thai food. 69 Newport Ave., #100, senhotpot.com.. 541-385-6479. Tue-Thu & Sun 11am-8:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9:30pm

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THANK YOU for such a warm welcome to the Bend Community The service was impeccable, very attentive to our needs. The ribs were flavorful and moist. The lobster tails were the best ever. A great new place to try in Bend, definitely worth a visit.

— Janette

541.312.2022

dinewithdiablo.com 63455 N Hwy 97 #23 in Cascade Village across from the Fountain Plaza

We checked out the new Black Steer Steakhouse and Saloon tonight and were not disappointed. The place was bustling, servers were friendly and efficient, food was delish, portions hearty and the atmosphere—approachable with a hip vibe.

— Jenivieve

541.678.5413

Sunday–Thursday 3pm–8pm

63455 N Hwy 97, Bend

Friday & Saturday 3pm–9pm

www.blacksteersteakhouse.com

Lunch—coming this summer!

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Seven Nightclub

A night spot with a collection of dinner options, including appetizers, salads, sandwiches and pizzas. 1033 NW Bond St., sevenbend.com.

541-760-9412. Thu-Sat 7pm-2am

Sunriver Brewing Co. Galveston Pub

Bosa

Serving fresh beers on tap and a menu of delectable pu- fare, including vegetarian and gluten free menu items and a focus on locally sourced, fresh products. 1005 NW Galveston Ave., sunriverbrewingcompany. com.541-408-9377. 11am-9pm daily

Shimshon

Indulge in cuisine inspired by Israel, Spain, Morocco, Iraq and other regions. Israeli street food is the specialty of this establishment, created by the same team as Barrio. The menu features an array of kebabs, mezze, falafel, and other pita sandwiches. 921 NW Mount Washington Dr., shimshonbend.com/the-grove.

Tue-Sun 11am-9pm

Sunriver Brewing Eastside Pub

Located near St. Charles and featuring all the burgers, salads, snacks and brews the other pubs are known for! 1500 NE Cushing Dr., sunriverbrewingcompany.com. 541-6398081. Daily 11am-9pm

Shimshon

“Spiritual eats from Israel, Spain, Morocco, Iraq and beyond.” Israeli street food, from the creators of Barrio. Kebabs, mezze, felafel and other pita sandwiches.1661 NE 4th St, shimshonbend.com. Tue-Sun 11am-8:30pm

Super Burrito

Relaxed counter-serve eatery serving burritos, tacos & other casual Mexican eats. 1133 NW Wall, facebook.com/pages/Super-Burrito.

541-312-2009. 10am-8pm Mon-Sat, 10am6pm Sun

Shinsei Sushi

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. 63455 N. Hwy 97. shinseibend.com. 541-306-3486. Mon-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri 11am-9:30pm, Sat 11:30am9:30pm, Sun 11:30am-8:30pm

El Super Burrito 3

Often with soccer (er, futbol) games on TV, and with packed burritos (as the name suggests), El Super Burrito is about as close as Bend gets to standard, authentic, no frills, plenty-of-taste Mexican food. 425 NE Windy Knolls Dr., elsuperburrito3.com. 541-3880166. 9am-9pm daily

Tambi Lane

Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill

With a huge pub menu, it’s a favorite Bend sports bar, for sure. The spacious two-level bar and grill on Wall Street offers a reliable pubstyle menu during lunch and dinner with an ample selection of burgers, sandwiches, wings and other items. One of the highlights of this long standing establishment is their breakfast menu. 1020 NW Wall St., sidelines-bend. com. 541-385-8898. Mon-Sat 8am-1pm, Sun 8am-11pm

Silver Moon Brewing

Made-in-Bend beer and The Office food cart lot outside! Frequent live music and comedy shows make Silver Moon ideal for a bite and a brew and live entertainment. 24 NW Greenwood Ave., silvermoonbrewing.com.

541-388-8331. Mon-Thu Noon-9pm, FriSat Noon-10pm, Sun 10am-8pm

Sintra

Heavy on cured and marinated meats, fresh herbs like cilantro, basil and parsley, as well as a truckload of onions and garlic, Café Sintra brings authentic Portuguese cuisine to Bend.

Sweet-tooths can rejoice in the attractive selection of fresh pastries, pancakes, Belgian waffles and a striking sourdough French toast.

1024 NW Bond St. cafesintra.com 541-382-8004. Mon-Sat 7:30am-3pm, Sun 7:30am-2pm

Sisters Coffee The Old Mill

Sisters’ longtime beverage and breakfast favorite is now in the Old Mill, featuring coffee and snacks.

450 SW Powderhouse Dr. Daily 7am-6pm

Sloppy Seconds

Located within the Campfire Hotel, Sloppy Seconds offers delicious wings, sandwiches and more. 721 NE 3rd St, juiceeasyonline. com. 832-434-3486.

Sol Verde

New Mexico-inspired burritos and 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. 1040 NW Galveston Ave., solverdebend.com. 541-610-8399. Mon-Fri 8am2pm, Sat 8am-1pm

Sopa Mexican Cuisine

Authentic Mexican food at the River’s Place food cart lot! 787 NE Purcell Blvd. 541-3060569. Tue- Sat 11am-9pm, Mon 11am-8pm

Sora Sushi

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

Southern Accent Po Boys & Fried Chicken

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, alligator, fried chicken, and Cajun fries made by an Alabama native... yum! 24 NW Greenwood Ave, facebook.com/SouthernAccentBend.

541-797-1372. Tue-Sat Noon-9pm

Southside Pub

A local’s pub with a full bar and pub fare, including burgers and more. 61160 S. Hwy 97. 541-3837672. Mon-Thu 11am-Midnight, Fri-Sat 11am-1am

The Sparrow Bakery

Always bustling, the home of Bend’s beloved Ocean Roll is always a good place to grab a morning pastry and coffee. It also has lunch items such as soups and salads. 2748 NW Crossing Dr., thesparrowbakery.net.541647-2323. Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, Sat-Sun 8am-3pm

Spider City Brewing

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?

1177 SE Ninth St., spidercitybrewing.com Tue-Thu 3-8pm, Fri 3-9pm, Sat 2-9pm, Sun 1-7pm

Spoken Moto

A mix of vintage motorcycles, coffee, beer and natural gear. New location on 2nd Street in the Bend Central District is coming soon! spokenmoto.com. 541-306-6689. Sun-Thu 8am-8pm, Fri-Sat 8am-9pm

Spork

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 globally inspired foods.

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

Stars Cabaret

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

197 NE Third St., starscabaret.com 541-388-4081. 6pm-1:30am daily

Stihl Whiskey Bar

This is Bend’s only Whiskey bar carrying over 300 whiskeys! A full menu is available that ranges from chicken tenders, ahi nachos, a bourbon burger, and pan seared pork chop.

550 NW Franklin Ave. Suite 118, facebook. com/thestihlwhiskeybar. 541-383-8182.

Sun-Thu 5-11pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-1am

Still Vibrato

Quality-focused coffee roasting and sweets.

210 SW Century Dr., stillvibrato.com 541-977-1821. 6:30am-4pm daily

Stoller Wine Bar Bend

Winery tasting room and snacks in the Box Factory in Bend. 555 NW Arizona Ave, Suite 30, stollerfamilyestate.com. 503-8643404. Mon-Thu 1-9pm, Fri-Sat Noon-9pm, Sun Noon-7pm

Strictly Organic Coffee Company

The original organic roaster, Strictly O has been serving up freshly roasted fair trade coffee for the better part of a decade. Also a mean breakfast burrito and a full lunch menu.

6 SW Bond St., strictlyorganic.com 541-330-6061. Mon-Sat 6am-4pm, Sun 7am-4pm

Sunny’s Carrello

Italian-style food with mind-blowing delights.

921 NW Mt. Washington Dr., sunnyscarrello. com. 541-678-0389. Mon-Sat Noon-8pm

SuperDeluxe

This eatery prides itself on using only the freshest and most natural ingredients, including pasture-raised beef, grass-fed chicken, and more. With such exceptional fare, it’s the ideal destination for those seeking a quick, yet satisfying meal. 805 Northeast 3rd St., eatsuperdeluxe.com. 541-797-0294. 8am10pm daily

Sweet Escapes Food Truck

Sweet and savory gourmet creations including bubble waffles with anything from fruit and cream to chicken and honey garlic sauce. Also churros done as sandwiches or traditional (and topped) sticks, as well as paninis done up different ways. 787 NW Purcell Blvd., sweetescapesfoodtruck.com. 408-607-9669.

Sun-Mon 11am-8pm, Tue-Sat 11am-9pm

Tablas

A small but mighty food cart that serves up mouthwatering Mexican cuisine. Their menu features a wide range of classic dishes, including burritos, quesadillas, and tacos. 24 NW Greenwood Ave., tablasmobilecuisine. com. 541-419-8498. Fri-Sat - Noon-10pm, Sun Noon-8pm, Mon & Thu Noon-9pm

Taco Del Mar Northside

A franchise serving burritos and tacos. 63455 N. Hwy 97, tacodelmar.com. 541-317-1112.

Mon-Fri 10am-8:30pm, Sun-Sat 11am-8pm

Taco Salsa

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

Tacos El Machin

Mexican food inspired by the flavors of the Cali-Mexico border. 2570 NE Twin Knolls Dr. Ste 145, tacoselmachin.com. 541-3306781. Wed-Sun 11am-9pm

Taqueria El Nava

Delicious, authentic tacos that are affordable too—plus other Mexican faves. Located at 9th St. Village. 911 SE Armour Rd. On Facebook.

541-350-4909. Tue- Sat 11am-7pm

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ONE AWARD WINNING BREWERY, THREE DELICIOUS PUBS IN CENTRAL OREGON

sunriver pub

galveston pub

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Food Cart of the Year Da Nang

Unassuming, with a simple menu, Da Nang packs in the flavors

By Nicole Vulcan

C

entral Oregon has so many food carts these days, we wouldn’t be shocked to know that its per-capita spread of carts rivals any other city in the world. They’re a place for budding restauranteurs and even longtime food-industry pros to explore new flavors in a low-key setting.

At Da Nang Vietnamese Eatery, now tucked next to the Deschutes Brewery tasting room, co-owner James Ngo and his business partner Tony Ngo (no relation) aim to cook foods like their Vietnamese moms make – the staple kind of foods that you can eat every day, James Ngo told the Source Weekly.

They’ve certainly become a staple for the Source Weekly crew — a mix of vegetarians, pescatarians and omnivores who find ourselves making our way to this cart when we want a solid meal that packs in the flavors.

Da Nang’s menu is simple: choose a protein – steak, chicken or tofu – and then choose your base – rice, vermicelli rice noodles, a baguette or salad.

My first sample of Da Nang was the steak salad – bursting with flavors of lemongrass, garlic, green onion and “secrets,” as the menu reads. Part of those secrets involve the addition of nuoc man, or fish sauce, that give meals a savory, umami taste. (A vegan sauce option is also available.) Since then, I’ve delighted in the combos of tofu and noodles or salad, always walking away satisfied and with plenty for a

Hobbit-style second lunch later on.

The simplicity was intentional, James Ngo said.

“I think with our research, of just talking to a lot of people we knew in the restaurant industry, in the food industry who we kind of looked up to, they said, if you’re starting out, just keep it simple,” Ngo said. “It’s enough options where people feel like they get to decide what they want, but simple enough where it’s still going to be the outcome that we want.”

Da Nang got its start as a cart in 2014 Eugene, where the two Ngos grew up. In 2021, James Ngo moved to Bend and opened a Da Nang cart at Spoken Moto, later moving the cart to Deschutes upon the move of the Spoken Moto building. The original cart is still in Eugene, currently housed at Thinking Tree Spirits in the Whiteaker neighborhood. The two Ngos also opened a hip brick-and-mortar southeast Asian restaurant in Eugene, called Same Same, earlier this year.

Here in Bend, James Ngo said it’s been an adjustment to be away from the busy food-pod scene of Spoken Moto, but that the location at Deschutes still brings in the hungry peeps looking for a delicious meal.

“We’re just riding the wave here,” he said. “The feedback from the community has been good – a lot of regulars, but also new faces.”

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Thump Coffee Downtown

Small batch roasted coffee and espresso, handmade chia, Metolious tea and artisan pastries make this downtown spot a locals’ favorite. 25 NW Minnesota Ave., thumpcoffee.com. 541-388-0226. Mon-Fri 6am-5:30pm, Sat 7am-5:30pm, Sun 7am4:30pm Thump Coffee - NW Crossing 549 NW York Dr., thumpcoffee.com. 541647-2284. 6:30am-5:30pm Mon-Fri, Sat 7am-5:30pm, Sun 7am-5pm

Timbers East Bar & Grill

Tacos la Catrina

Authentic Mexican street food in Bend.

536 NW Arizona Ave., tacoslacatrinabend. wixsite.com. 541-633-5295. Thu-Sat 12:30pm-7pm, Sun Noon-4pm

Tacos Pihuamo

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. 950 SE 3rd St. 541-390-9992. Mon-Fri 10am-7pm

Taj Palace Restaurant

Thailandia

Thai food in the fun, convivial atmosphere, with a lovely Thai owner/chef who is sure to put a smile on your face. 536 NW Arizona Ave. 541-390-0230. Wed-Sun 11am-8pm

That Guy’s Bistro

A variety of dishes including Philly sandwiches, burgers, appetizers, salads, signature cocktails, beer, wine and much more. At Van Henion Brewing. 63067 Plateau Ct., thatguys.com. 541-688-6608. Tue-Sat 11:30am-7pm

If you’re feeling both ravenous and indecisive, the all-you-can-eat buffet at Taj Palace is the perfect choice. 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). 61247 S Hwy. 97, tajpalacebend. us. 541-330-0774. 11:30am-2:30pm, 5-8:30pm

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Taste of Thailand

Wine tasting in the Box Factory.

550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 194, bendwinebar.com Mon-Thu 2-9pm, Fri 2-10pm, Sat Noon-10pm, Sun Noon-9pm

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.696 NE Greenwood Ave., facebook.com/ ATasteOfThailand. 541-815-0180. Mon-Sat 11:30am-7pm

Teriyaki Madness

Fast-service teriyaki food, including chicken and beef teriyaki and katsu bowls, noodles, potstickers, wontons and much more.

2680 NE Hwy 20 Ste. 340, teriyakimadness.com. 541-797-0261. Daily 11am-9pm

Thai 2 Go

Authentic receipes dominate this tiny but tasty spot tucked away on S. Hwy. 97. 612 92 S. Hwy. 97. On Facebook. 11:30am-8pm SunTue, 11:30am-8pm Thu-Fri

Thai Table Restaurant

A Thai restaurant serving up all the classics— soups, salads, stir-fry, noodles, fried rice, curry and chef’s specials including Thai BBQ Pork, orange chicken, crispy chicken. Also, bubble tea! 745 NW Mt. Washington Dr. #200, thaitablebend.com/. 541-382-1913. Mon 11am-9pm, Wed-Fri 11am-9pm, Sat-Sun Noon-9pm

ThAiPAS

Thai street food using fresh and high quality ingredients, located in The Grove Market Hall.

A rotating list of traditional and authentic Thai specials make this spot a great addition to Bend’s Thai food scene. 921 NW Mt. Washington Dr., thaipasco.com. 541-797-0051.

Daily 11:30am-8pm

Enjoy flatbreads in the form of pizzas or stuffed with Philly cheesesteak-inspired sandwich fillings, wrapped like a taco for a unique dining experience. 61147 S Hwy 97. thatguys.com/ 541-688-6608. Wed-Sun 11:30am-8pm

The Bend Wine Bar & Winery Tasting Room

The Capitol

Descend below ground to this fun restaurant, bar, play zone and venue which serves appetizers, dinner, great drinks and hosts a variety of performances. 190 NW Oregon Ave., thecapitolbend.com. 541-678-5740.

Tue-Wed 6pm-Midnight, Thu 6pm-1:30am, Fri-Sat 6pm-1am

The Good Drop Wine Shoppe

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. 141 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-410-1470. Tue-Thu 11:30am6:30pm, Fri-Sat Noon-8pm

The Grove

A lively market hall with a bar in Northwest Crossing, featuring a host of walk-up dining options. 921 NW Mt. Washington Dr. 6:30am-9pm daily

The Lemon Tree

A Mediterranean breakfast and lunch spot serving up some unique tastes for Central Oregon. The restaurant is known for a fabulous crab cake eggs Benedict, and a tasty avocado “smashed” toast. Chef Betsy raves about the Shakshuka! 718 NW Franklin Ave., lemontreebend.com 541-241-5306. 9am2:30pm Wed-Sun

The Lot

A favorite food cart pod on Bend’s west side.

745 NW Columbia St., facebook.com/TheLotBend. 541-610-4969. Daily 11am-10pm

An awesome selection of appetizers along with local brews and mixed beverages. There’s food here, and it’s grill-like. 2570 NE Twin Knolls Dr., facebook.com/timberseastbend. 541-383-3502. Mon-Fri 11am-1am, Sat-Sun 9am-1am

The Tin Pig

A food cart with down-home Southern goodness, serving delicious hormone-free chicken sandwiches, burgers, hushpuppies and more.

50 SW Division St., thetinpigfoodcart.com 458-256-8408. Wed-Thu Noon-7pm, FriSat Noon-8pm, Sun Noon-6pm

Toasty

Toasty’s ultimate mission is to promote compassion within our community for all living beings. Vegan food magic, and a highly popular crunch wrap! 536 NW Arizona Ave, toastyfoodtruck.com. 541-668-4975. TueSat Noon-8pm

Toomie’s Thai Cuisine

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.

119 NW Minnesota Ave., toomiesthaibend. com. 541-388-5590. Tue-Fri 11:30am2:30pm & 4:30pm–9pm, Sat-Sun 4:30pm9pm

Tortilleria Reyes

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

1155 SW Division St. On Facebook.

541-383-2025. Mon-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-6pm

Tots!

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. Beer cheese, anyone?? Or maybe truffles and parm is more your style.

1661 NE 4th St, totstotstots.square.site.

541-788-5682. Wed & Fri-Sat 11am-9pm, Mon-Tue & Thu & Sun 11am-8pm

The Trailhead at Juniper Reserve

Located at Juniper Reserve -- formerly Pronghorn Resort, this restaurant offers pub-style food, brews and cocktails. Get surf and turf, salads, soups, and at lunch, sandwiches.

65600 Pronghorn Club Dr., pronghornresort.com. 541-693-5300. 8am-9pm MonSat, 11am-9pm Sun

Trattoria Sbandati

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. 1444 NW College Way, trattoriasbandati.com. 541-3066825. Tue-Thu 5-8pm, Fri-Sat. 5-9pm

Tumalo Cider Co

Tumalo’s own cider company, now with a tap room! Specializing in small batch, artisan cider with a focus on dry, complex apple profiles.

64654 Cook Ave, tumalocider.com. 541-7970308. Sun-Thu Noon-5pm, Fri-Sat Noon-7pm

Tumalo Feed Co. Steak House

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 northwestern hospitality since 1991. 64619 W. Highway 20, tumalofeedcosteakhouse.com.

541-382-2202. Wed-Sun 4-8pm

Tumalo Tavern

Like pool? Like motorcycles? Then you’ll probably fit right in here. In addition to the full bar, there’s video lottery, pool tables, and Golden Tee. 64670 Strickler Ave., On Facebook.

541-330-2323. Daily 11am-12:30am

Unofficial Logging Co.

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!

910 NW Harriman St. Suite #100, unofficiallogging.com. 541-323-8700. Mon-Thu 4-9pm, Fri-Sun Noon-10pm

Va Piano Vineyards Tasting Room

A wine tasting room in the Old Mill District of Bend, serving wines from its vineyard in Walla Walla, Washington. Grab a charcuterie board and chocolates while you sip your wine.

425 SW Powerhouse Dr.,. 541-797-6363.

Mon-Sat Noon-8pm, Sun Noon-6pm

Valentine’s Deli

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. 555 NW Arizona Ave., Suite 25, valentinesdeli.com.

541-322-2154. Mon-Sat 11am-2pm

Velvet

Hip without being hipster, classy without being stuffy, Velvet gets creative with its cocktails and snacks. 805 NW Wall St., velvetbend. com. 541-728-0303. 5pm-Midnight daily

Viaggio Wine Merchant

Hoping to educate, inspire and create a wine community in bend, Viaggio wine merchant is an upscale wine shop and bar. Offering weekly wine tasting and special events. 210 SW Century Dr. Suite 160, viaggiowine.com.

541-299-5060. Tue-Wed 3-9pm, Thu-Fri Noon-9pm, Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11am-8pm

Victorian Café

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.

Staff pick: French toast and a Bloody Mary.

1404 NW Galveston Ave., victoriancafebend.com. 541-382-6411. Daily 7am-2pm

Village Baker

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. 1470 SW Knoll Ave., facebook.com/villagebaker.

541-318-1054. Tue-Sat 8am-2pm

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Wafflebänger

Belgian-style liege waffles served straightup, or with a host of delicious sweet or savory toppings. On Instagram @wafflebangerbend.

1661 NE 4th St., wafflebanger.com 551-427-6114. Open Thu-Sun Noon-8pm

Walt Reilly’s

Walt Reilly’s features weekly live music, rooms for private parties, mini golf, and an exciting upscale menu. Minors are allowed every day until 9pm. 225 SW Century Dr. 541-5460511. Tue-Fri 4-9pm, Sat-Sun 11am-9pm

Washington Dining & Cocktails

Wild Roots Coffeehouse

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. 63130 NE Lancaster St., wildrootscoffeehouse.com.

Mon-Fri 6am-4pm, Sat-Sun 7am-4pm

Wild Rose

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 and one of the best Tom Kha soups in town. 150 NW Oregon Ave., wildrosethai.com. 541-382-0441. Sun-Thu 11am-8:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9:30pm

Washington quickly emerged as a locals’ spot that serves up a solid double cheeseburger and other more inventive Northwest cuisine.

Named Best New Restaurant in the Source’s annual Restaurant Guide for 2017. Good cocktails, friendly service and a great location make this one a winner. 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., washingtonbend.com.

541-640-8257. Mon-Fri 11:30am-close, Sat-Sun 10am-close

The Wine Shop & Tasting Bar

Waypoint

Wonderland Chicken Co. @ Bunk+Brew

The latest creation by Bend Brewing Company, offering its beers and cocktails in a bright, mountain-modern setting. Grab a drink and then peruse the food offerings by various other businesses in the market hall. 921 NW Mt Washington Dr., waypointbbc.com/ waypoint. Mon-Fri Noon-close; Sat-Sun 11am-close

West Coast Provisions

A curated selection of groceries, wine, beer, prepared foods, and unique home goods and gifts, with particular focus on products from Oregon and surrounding states.

2735 NW Crossing Dr. 8am-8pm daily

West Side Tavern

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. 930 NW Galveston Ave. On Facebook. 541-382-4810. Daily 9amclose

Whole Foods Market

A grocery store with grab and go. Grill and deli items, as well as a self service eatery.

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

Toasty

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. 55 NW Minnesota Ave., thewineshopbend.com. 541-389-2884.

Thu 3-8pm, Fri-Sat 3-9pm, Sun 1-7pm

This Southern fried chicken joint provides a traditional Nashville flavor with a twist. The signature chicken fried to perfection paired with tangy, spicy sauces is bound to leave customers wanting more. 42 NW Hawthorne Ave, wonderlandchickenco.com.

541-624-8443. Wed-Sat Noon-8:30pm, Noon-7pm Sun

Worthy Beers & Burgers

Located in the Brooks Street alley, this spot serves up a variety of lunch items.

806 NW Brooks St #110, worthytapstacos. com. 541-678-6268. Sun-Mon & Wed-Thu Noon-7pm, Tue & Fri-Sat Noon-9pm

Worthy Brewing

Worthy makes solid beer, American-style craft beers. The sunny and bright dining area is made so by the west-facing, floor-to-ceiling windows. Throw in the large patio and fire pits and Worthy makes one of the best spots to enjoy a summer sunset—and grab some solid pub fare too. 495 NE Bellevue Dr., worthybrewing.com. 541-639-4776. Sun-Thu 11:30am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-10pm

Yoli

Ponderosa Pizza Parlor

Zorba the Greek

Vic’s Bar & Grill

Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails

Wickiup Junction

An authentic, Korean inspired restaurant offering traditional dishes with a flair.

1133 NW Wall St., yolibend.com/ 541-323-0480. Lunch 11:30am-2pm, dinner 4:30-8:30pm Sun-Thu, 4:30-9pm Fri.

A roving Greek cart that’s set up at the Downtown Bend Artisan Market on Saturdays, and is in Redmond Thursdays for the Redmond Farmers Market. Gyros, baklava and other tasty Greek food! zorbathegreektruck.com Hours: Sat 9am-3pm, Thu 3-6pm

Offering up classic pub grub favorites like burgers, sandwiches and deep fried goodness. Be sure to check out the bar’s specialty: broasted chicken.

16980 Burgess Road, 541-536-2945. 11am-10pm Sun-Thu, 11am-Midnight Fri-Sat

Fusing spicy Creole cuisine with elegant Northwest simplicity, the kitchen is consistently impressive. Try the popular Grilled Redfish or the Shrimp Andouille Jamabalaya for a taste of the bayou influence. Or play it straight with the Zydeco’s nearly unmatched ribeye. 919 NW Bond St., zydecokitchen.com 541-312-2899. Thu-Sat Noon-3pm, Sun-Thu 5-8:30pm, Fri-Sat 5-9pm

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. 17000 Burgess Rd. 541-536-2211. Mon-Fri 5am-9pm, Sat-Sun 7am-9pm

Crooked River Ranch

Burgers, sandwiches and plenty of libations.

52600 N. Highway 97. 541-536-7577.

Mon-Fri 11am-Close, Sat-Sun 8am-Close

Over the Edge Taphouse

A food cart pod in Crooked River Ranch.

13959 SW Commercial Loop, 541-527-2101. Tue & Thu-Sun 11am-8pm, Wed 11am-10pm

La Pine Badlands Artisan Distillery & Bistro

51500 US-97. 541-377-2231. Thu-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-6pm

Cinco de Mayo

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

Hunan Chinese Restaurant

Hunan offers Americanized Chinese classics, which instantly satisfy locals, tourists and passers-through. The Dish: Lunch and dinner Tues. through Sun., children’s menu. To Go Only available 51546 Hwy 97, hunanchineselapine.com.541-536-3998. Tue-Sun 11:30am-8pm

Legend Cider Company

All-natural ciders, made in La Pine and served up in the cidery’s taproom. Need food? Mauna Kea Grill is outside! 52670 Hwy 97, legendcider.com. 503-893-5853. Wed-Thu 4-8pm, Fri-Sat Noon-8pm, Sun Noon-6pm

Lucky Fortune

Massive food portions and good value. Back open for dine-in and takeout! 16492 William Foss Road,. 541-536-2288. Daily 11am-8:30pm

Paulina Lake Lodge

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Pizza, chicken and spuds, hot sandwiches, beer on tap — and an arcade, naturally. Dine in and takeout available 52574 Hwy 97,. 541-536-1964. Tue-Sun 11am-8pm

A rustic cabin feel with classic dishes, including prime rib dinner Saturdays starting at 5pm.

Call ahead to check on availability and to make a reservation. Dinein and takeout available.

22440 Paulina Lake Rd., paulinalakelodge. com. 541-536-2240. Wed-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-5pm, Mon-Tue Closed

Wickiup Station Sports Pub

Madras Madras Brewing

Upscale cuisine at the first brewpub in Madras—a long-awaited spot for the town!

212 SW 4th St., madrasbrewing.com 541-316-6505. Sat-Thu Noon-9pm, Fri 12pm-11pm

Madras Saturday Market

A wide array of High Quality Local Fruits and Vegetables, artisan Food Products, unique handcrafted Items, superior plants and flowers, family oriented entertainment and educational eenues while focusing on promoting local businesses and a healthier lifestyle.

Sahalee Park, 1-99 SE 7th St., madrassaturdaymarket.com. 541-546-6778. Saturdays, 9am-2pm. June through mid-September.

New Basin Distilling Company

A distillery in Madras that also offers a selection of food trucks. 2063 NW Andrews Dr., newbasin.com. 541-980-4595. Wed-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun-Tue Noon-4pm

Rio Distinctive Mexican Cuisine

Mexican fare.

221 SE 5th St. 541-475-0424. Winter: 11am-8pm daily, Summer: 11am-9pm daily

Powell Butte Brasada Ranch House

Casual yet upscale in atmosphere, the space is communal and classy, like the living room in your best friend’s vacation home. Sandwiches, flatbreads, steaks and chicken. A wrap around deck and forever views over the Central Oregon high desert and Cascade peaks beyond.

Highlights include weekend brunch, s’mores using the outdoor fire pit, and seasonal, local ingredients. 16986 SW Brasada Ranch Road, brasada.com. 866-373-4882. Daily 24 hours

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The Annex Kitchen is the perfect spot to relax and indulge. Whether you're in the mood for a homestyle brunch, comfort food classics, spicy cocktails or an ice cold beer, the Annex Kitchen is sure to have something that hits the spot.

Tasty food and inviting atmosphere!

Mon & Tues 4p-9p Wed-Sun 11a - 9p Brunch Sat & Sun 10a-2p

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Brasada’s Range Restaurant & Bar

The often-rich and varied menu of seasonal and Northwest fare is good, but the views, as seen from the expansive windows that look west upon the Cascades, are what really make this place special. The dining area and bar inside the Central Oregon resort often features local and seasonal items, many rich with flavors. Want something lighter? They have that too. May open for the season May 21.

16986 SW Brasada Ranch Road, brasada. com.866-373-4882. Mon-Fri Noon-8pm, Sat-Sun 8am-8pm

Redmond Redmond Applebee’s

Classic American food. Baby back ribs, burgers, salads and happy hour every day of the week. 3807 SW 21st St., applebees.com 541-923-4777. 11am-9pm Sun-Thu, 11am10pm Fri-Sat

Backline Lounge

Attached to High Desert Music Hall, Backline Lounge offers a 100% plant-based menu. 818 SW Forest Ave. 541-527-1387. Mon-Fri 4pm-Close, Sat Noon-close, Sun Noon-6pm

Bai Tong on Wheels

Drawing on over thirty years of experience serving the most authentic and delectable Thai cuisine, Bai Tong on Wheels brings the same exceptional quality and taste to their mobile kitchen. The new venture allows them to bring their amazing Thai fare to a wider audience, offering food lovers the opportunity to savor their favorite dishes on the go. 404 SW Forest Ave, baitongonwheels.com. 541-6669586. 11am-9pm daily

Baldy’s Barbeque Redmond

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 finger-licking goodness, there are plenty of ways to get your barbecue on.

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

Bangers & Brews Redmond

Quality bangers, and quality brews. Bangers & Brews is a family owned restaurant serving handmade sausages with an Argentinian flair.

With a new location opening, Redmond Residents will soon get to experience the unique food and ambience served at this German/ Argentinian restaurant. The anticipations continues to grow as the opening date is soon to be determined. 827 SW 7th St, bangersandbrews.com/. Mon-Sat 11am-8pm

Blacksmith Public House

Music, coffee, food and more. Enjoy the comfortable atmosphere, weekly events, food truck lot and full bar at the Blacksmith Public house. 308 SW Evergreen Ave., blacksmithpublichouse.com. 619-405-2589. 7:30am9:30pm daily

Blackstone Pizza and Salad

Located at Otto’s Landing in Redmond, this food truck offers a variety of pizzas, salads, and bar food, including gluten-free pizza options.

652 NW 7th St, blackstone-pizza-and-salad.com. Sun-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am10pm, Tue 4:30-9pm

Bottoms Up Saloon

Jennifer Galler

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. 1421 NW 6th St., facebook.com/ BottomsupsaloonRedmond. 541-5485663. Mon-Thu 11:30am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-Midnight, Sun 11:30am-close

Brickhouse Steakhouse Redmond

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. Cozy up in one of the booths in the restaurant’s rustic and contemporary atmosphere. Reservation recommended. 412 SW Sixth St., brickhousesteakhouse.com. 541-526-1782. Tue-Sat 4-9pm, Sun-Mon 4-8pm

Carnaval Mexican Grill

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. 343 SW 6th St. 541-316-6960. Sun-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm

Cascade Alchemy Bowls

Serving healthy, locally-sourced meals in a bowl that are as delicious as they are nutritious. 308 SW Evergreen Avenue, cascadealchemybowls.com. 11:30am-8pm Tue-Sat, Sun 10am-3pm

Cascade Lakes at 7th Street

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. Great food, great prices. 855 SW Seventh St., cascadelakes.com 541-923-1795. 11am-8pm Sun-Wed, 11am9pm Thu-Sat

Checkers Pub

A Redmond staple, Checkers serves up delicious sandwiches, burgers and entrees.

329 SW Sixth St., checkerspub.com. 541548-3731. 2-10pm Tue-Thu, 2pm-Midnight Fri-Sat

Christie’s Kitchen

Unofficial Logging Co. Diego’s Spirited Kitchen

Winner for Best Dinner in our 2017 Best Of readers’ poll (and 2nd for Best Lunch)! After several years of service in historic downtown Redmond, Diego’s Spirited Kitchen consistently produces delicious meals from scratch, which has earned them a loyal following. 447 SW Sixth St., diegosspiritedkitchen.com 541-316-2002. Mon-Sat 11am-10pm

The Doghouse Brewyard

Beer, food, dogs, what more could you ask for? This membership-based off-leash dog park has rotating food carts and four rotating taps of local beers, ciders and non-alcoholic beverages. Enjoy a beer with all types of friends, two-legged and four-legged.

827 SW Glacier Ave, thedoghousebrewyard.com/bar. Tue-Thu Noon-5pm, Fri-Sat Noon-8pm, Sun Noon-5pm

Double J Saloon

What are you craving? From vegan dishes, to homestyle bacon and farm-fresh eggs, they aim to please. 614 NW Cedar Ave. 541-9238878. Tue-Sun 7am-2pm

Double J Saloon boasts a wide variety of entertainment including lottery, karaoke Wed, DJ and billiards. Full bar and great selection of beer. 528 SW 6th St. On Facebook.

541-923-1868. Daily noon-11:30

Cibelli’s - Redmond

E BarGrill

Local pizzeria offering hand-tossed, NYC-style pies & gluten-free crust options in a casual space. 885 SW Rimrock Way, cibellis.com 541-923-7388. 11am-9pm Mon-Sat

Clock Tower Pub

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.

2757 NW Seventh St. On Facebook 541-526-1871. Daily 11am-10pm

Croutons

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

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

This downtown Redmond hotspot founded in 2014 is located right next to Wild Ride Brewing, and has quickly become a Redmond favorite. This sports bar features a killer patio and Northwest American cuisine with a focus on local ingredients and grass-fed beef. On Saturdays and Sundays, enjoy a breakfast menu until 1pm. 314 SW Fifth St., ebargrill. com. 541-316-7050. Sun-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9:30pm

El Patron Mexican Kitchen

Authentic Mexican food! 1555 NW 6th St, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, Sat 9am-4pm

Eqwine Wine Bar

A wine bar with a fun, welcoming atmosphere.

218 SW 4th St, eqwine-wine.com 541-527-4419. Thu-Fri 3-9pm, Sat 4-9pm

FoodFellas

Parked at Wild Ride Brew, FoodFellas offers all classic food cart fare—delicious wraps, burgers, sandwiches and daily specials.

332 SW Fifth St. On Facecook. Wed-Sun 11am-10pm

Fresco & Fryed

Fresco and Fryed specializes in Latin-inspired cuisine that emphasizes well-balanced, fresh dishes with a focus on health. Their menu offers a variety of worldly tastes and textures, all aimed at achieving balance in every meal.

652 NW 7th St, frescoandfryed.myshopify. com. 541-419-1596. Sun-Tue & Thu 11am9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm

General Duffy’s Waterhole

Food trucks and a beer garden in Redmond.

Sah-weet! The spot is known for live country and rock shows and curing the hangover with tasty mimosas on Sundays. 404 SW Forest Ave., generalduffys.com. 541-527-4345.

11am-9pm Sun-Thu, 11am-10pm Fri-Sat

Gompers Distillery

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

611 NE Jackpine Ct #8, gompersdistillery. com. 541-588-2825. Fri-Sat 4-7pm

Grace and Hammer

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

Hapa Hawaiian

A cheerful cart with traditional island flavors, serving up Kahlua Pork, Teryiaki Chicken and more. 652 NW 7th St, ottosrdm.com/hapa Tue-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri 11am-10pm, Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 9am-9pm

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Hot food and drink trends for Bend 2023

By Donna Britt @donnabrittcooks

B

end’s emergence as a food and wine town feels like a natural extension of its beer town roots.

There’s been an exciting explosion of everything from food carts to fine dining establishments to wine bars over the past number of years, not to mention all the local producers, farmers and makers of food and drink products.

But what are the current trends? Have you recognized a proliferation of anything in particular lately? Those were the questions bouncing around the Source Weekly offices recently as the Restaurant Guide 2023 was being curated.

Local dining and community tops the “10 Hot Trends for 2023” compiled by the National Restaurant Association in partnership with the American Culinary Federation.

Also in that top 10 list are comfort fare and sustainability.

It’s really no surprise that Bend is in line with those current national trends; we’ve long been a progressive community in so many ways.

We’re proclaiming the 2023 Top Food & Drink Trends for Bend to be: Authentic Italian cuisine (comfort food), sustainability and wine.

Italian food in Bend What could be more comforting than a big bowl of pasta? Thanks to Juri Sbandati and his restaurant Trattoria Sbandati, Bendites have been enjoying authentic Italian cuisine since 2009. Now, suddenly it seems, we have even more Italian dining options. And we’re talking traditional Italian fare versus straight up Italian-American food such as fettuccine alfredo or chicken parmigiana.

Examples include Bosa Food & Drink (opened summer 2021) and their offerings of Bigoli Cacio e Pepe (cheese and pepper pasta from Rome) and their bone-in ribeye which compares to the traditional Bistecca alla Fiorentina (Florentine steak) served throughout Florence, Italy. Then there’s the Reginette Wild Boar Ragu pasta on the menu at Nome Italiano (opened early 2022) along with the Pizza Tartufo Autunnale featuring truffle oil and fontina cheese (first produced in Italy).

Back to Sbandati’s for a moment and the Antipasto Toscano, a charcuterie board featuring Italian-cured meats with grilled bread and the Piatto Di Formaggi Misti, a selection of imported D.O.P. Italian cheeses served with jam and aged balsamic from Modena. I mention this because charcuterie boards still rank in the top three trends on the Restaurant Association’s 2023 list. It’s not a separate trend for Bend, per se, but worth a mention within the local Italian trend.

Another fairly new Italian restaurant opened downtown on Bond Street right before the pandemic hit in 2020.

One of the dinner menu items at Salute’ Ristorante Italiano is the Ragu ala Cinghiale (wild boar) with braised Berkshire pork, ragu and spinach. Again, just another indicator of the authentic Italian cuisine dominating the current culinary scene in our town.

Sustainability Next up on the local trend list is sustainability. Customers are caring more and more about how menus fit with the environment, sustainable farming practices, packaging and less food waste. A couple of local eateries deserve a shout-out in this category and they are Mountain Burger in Northwest Crossing and A Broken Angel food cart. Both are vocal and transparent with their sustainability efforts.

Mountain Burger opened last September and is on a mission to reinvent the iconic American burger joint. It offers locally sourced ingredients, meat and plant-based alternatives and the restaurant has a Climate Action Plan with the ambitious goal of getting to net-zero carbon emissions by 2025.

Bend’s Original vegan food cart, A Broken Angel, is now located behind The Pantry on NW Newport Avenue and still serves plant-based food which has its own earth-friendly benefits. But the cart also focuses on sustainability including plastic-free food service. The cart serves “for here” meals as much as they can and uses compostable packaging plus do as much food composting as possible. They refer to the catering side of their business as sustainable catering.

Bend as a wine town That brings us to trend number three, wine. As reported in a Source Weekly cover story earlier this year, Bend is pushing beyond its beer town image with an emerging wine scene. In the past half dozen years, at least half a dozen wineries have opened tasting rooms in Bend.

Numerous wine bars have also popped up and there’s no sign of a wine slow down. The most recent announcement came in early May with Willamette Valley Vineyards announcing its expansion into Bend. The historic E.A. Sather Building downtown is currently under renovation with plans to open as Willamette’s new wine tasting room and restaurant by this fall.

Willamette Valley will be joining the likes of Domaine Serene, Bledsoe Family Wines, Stoller, The Winery at Manzanita, Va Piano and Evoke Winery who all also have tasting rooms in Bend. Other local wine bars include FERM & fare, Flights Wine Bar, The Good Drop Wine Shoppe, Portello Winecafe and Viaggio Wine Merchant, to name a few. Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards in Terrebonne also has a tasting room and host other wine-centric events, while Maragas Winery in Culver is making old-world, hand-crafted barrel-aged wine while farming organically and using sustainably farmed natural cork and solar energy.

The power of food to transform individuals as well as entire communities was driven home in Mark Winne’s book, “Food Town, USA,” which came out a few years ago. He outlined how food can be used to attract people and businesses to a region while at the same time taking care of people in a community and improving quality of life. Whatever current food trends we have happening in our hometown are just the cherry on top of the food scene that is rapidly becoming a pillar of our local economy, both economic and humanitarian. Buon appetito!

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Lucy’s Taco Shop

Mexican food in downtown Redmond.

542 SW 6th St. 541-504-7178. Mon-Sat 9am-8:30pm

Madaline’s Grill & Steak House

This bustling Mexican-American bistro is conveniently located on Redmond’s main drag, yet remains one of the town’s best-kept secrets for family dining. 2414 Hwy 97, madalinesgrill.com. 541-548-9964. Daily 11am-10pm

Mazatlan

Hearty Mexican flavors. Vegetarian options available! Fresh Mexican cuisine cooked in a traditional style. 1302 S. Hwy 97, mazatlancentralor.com. 541-923-7426. Sun-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9:30pm

New York City Sub Shop Redmond The Hideaway - Redmond

A locally-owned restaurant and watering hole located in the heart of Redmond, featuring plenty of TVs to catch up on your sportsing endeavors. 507 SW Eighth St., hideawaytavernredmond.com. 541-526-5989.

Mon-Thu 11am-11pm, Fri 11am-Midnight, Sat 8am-Midnight, Sun 8am-11pm

High Desert Music Hall

A live music venue with a bar and food carts outside, High Desert Music Hall adds a dose of vibrant culture and entertainment to downtown Redmond. 818 SW Forest Ave, highdesertmusichall.com. 541-527-1387. Open during events; Mon-Thu 4-9pm, Fri 4-close, Sat Noon-close, Sun Noon-6:30pm

Hola! Redmond

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.

514 NW Greenwood Ave., holabend.com 541-923-7290. Mon-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-9pm

Homeslice Tavern Style Pizza

When it comes to the realm of pizza, Homeslice is a top contender for offering genuine and traditional tavern-style pizzas.

Their menu boasts a variety of options for pizza lovers seeking an authentic taste and experience. 308 SW Evergreen Ave. Mon-Tue 11:30am-8pm, Thu 11:30am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-9:30pm, Sun 11am-8pm

The Hot Potato

Potatoes taken to the next level, the Hot Potato offers a variety of baked potatoes with all of the toppings one could ask for.

308 SW Evergreen Ave. 11am-9pm SunThu, 11am-10pm Fri-Sat

Hub City Bar & Grill

This friendly neighborhood bar and grill in Redmond hosts Karaoke Wednesday and Thursday nights, as well as a DJ or live band on Saturdays and Sundays at 8pm-close. On Tuesdays and Thursdays there are taco specials and a solo or duo artist that plays. On Sunday there is an open jam.2498 S. Hwy 97, Suite E, facebook.com/hubcityredmond 541-923-7101. Daily 9am-close

Initiative Brewing

This Redmond brew pub has a full menu of burgers, sandwiches, salads and more, plus a kid’s menu. 424 NW Fifth St., initiativebrew. com. 541-527-4380. Daily 11am-9pm

Jersey Boys Pizzeria

Lively joint offering New York style pizza and sports plays on the big screens. 527 NW Elm Ave. 541-548-5232. Sun-Thu 11am-9pm, Sat-Sun 11am-10pm

Junction Roastery

Coffee, snacks and a fun hangout space in downtown Redmond. 708 SW Deschutes Ave. 7am-4pm Daily

Juniper Golf Course and The View Tap and Grill

Enjoy great eats after a round of golf in Redmond. 1938 SW Elkhorn Ave., playjuniper. com. 541-548-3121. Tue-Sun 9am-5pm

Just Cut Organic Juice Bar

Juices with produce that is “Just Cut,” never frozen, no purees or additives! 100% organic ingredients locally operated in Redmond for the past 5 years. 412 SW Evergreen Ave. 541-7712161. Mon-Fri 7am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm

The Kilted Kitchen

A selection of artisanal sandwiches, meats, sides, and desserts that are sure to satisfy any appetite. 308 SW Evergreen Ave., thekiltedkitchen.net. 11am-7pm Tue-Sun

Kobold Brewing / The Vault Taphouse

A family-friendly Taphouse in downtown Redmond and the home of Kobold Brewing. Watch your favorite sports team on TV or play cards or cribbage with your friends. Sit on the outdoor patio with your favorite fourlegged friend. 245 SW Sixth St., koboldbrewing. com. 541-504-9373. Sun Noon-8pm, Mon-Wed Noon-9pm, Thu-Sat Noon-10pm

Kook’i

A wide array of irresistibly delectable sweets that are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. Their extensive menu boasts an impressive range of baked goods, each carefully crafted with the highest-quality ingredients and prepared with the utmost attention to detail. 404 SW Forest Avenue, kookicompany. com/home. 318-450-2417. Wed 11:30am7pm, Thu-Fri 11:30am-8pm, Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-5pm

La Frontera

Tasty and affordable Mexican fare in Redmond.

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

Lucky 7

Deli, Lottery Games, 30 craft beer on tap, Growler Fill station. 2392 S. Hwy 97. 541-923-4377. Mon-Thu 8am-10pm, Fri-Sat 8am-11pm, Sun 9am-9pm

Offering East Coast-style sub sandwiches named after New York City boroughs and landmarks. 946 SW Veterans Way, newyorkcitysubshop.com. 541-548-4400. Mon-Sat 10am-6pm

Niblick and Greenes at Eagle Crest

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. 7535 Falcon Crest Dr., niblickandgreenes.com. 541-548-4220.

Sun-Mon 4-8:30pm, Fri-Sat 4-9pm

Nonna’s Cucina

Homemade ravioli, pasta and other delights, just like your Italian grandmother used to make! 404 SW Forest Ave., nonnascucinabend.com. 541-848-1602. Wed-Sun Noon-8pm

Odem Theater Pub

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. 349 SW 6th St., odemtheaterpub.com. 541-425-1850. Open 30 minutes before show times.

Oishi

Creative sushi rolls & traditional Japanese fare served in a contemporary, colorful restaurant.

511 SW 6th St. 541-548-3035. Tue-Fri 11am-3pm, 4-8:30pm, Sat Noon-3pm & 4-8:30pm

One Street Down Cafe

A cozy cottage spot, serving classic breakfast all day and lunch including sandwiches and salads. 124 SW Seventh St., onestreetdowncafe.com. 541-647-2341. Daily 7am-2pm

Orale Street Tacos

Fresh street tacos in the comfortable environment at Otto’s landing. Offering an array of Mexican dishes, from a loaded burrito to traditional street tacos..

652 NW 7th St., instagram.com/oralestreettacos. Mon-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm

Otto’s Landing

Indoors or out, there’s fun for the whole family at this food cart lot and bar. Featuring food trucks outside and a full sports bar, arcade and kids’ area inside. 652 NW 7th St., ottosrdm. com/home. 541-699-1307. Sun-Thu 11am9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm

The Pig And Pound Public House A British style pub serving lunch and dinner, across from the Redmond library.

427 SW Eighth St. On Facebook.

541-526-1697. Wed-Sun 4-8:30pm

Provisions Market at SCP Redmond

Offers smoothies, protein powders are vegan, plus has cashew cream cheese and vegan bagels, along with other sundries. 521 SW 6th St. 541-508-7600. Daily 7am-2pm

Red Road Pizza Co

This cart at Wild Ride Brewing is named after the original Cascade Lakes Highway, which was paved with red cinders in the ‘50s. The cart offers traditional pizza offerings, as well as creative and spicy options.

332 SW 5th St, redroadpizzaco.com/ 541-639-5366. Tue-Sat 11am-10pm

Redmond Burger Company

Bend Burger Company—in Redmond!

249 NW Sixth St., 541-316-5262. Daily 11am-9pm

Redmond Coffee Company

Redmond Coffee Company a 100% local company bringing only the best coffee to Redmond residents and guests.

1836 SW Veterans Way. Mon-Fri 7:30am3pm, Sat-Sun 7:30am-2pm

Rigoberto’s Taco Shop

A variety of authentic Mexican cuisine.

433 W Antler Ave. 541-923-1305. Sun-Thu 6am-Midnight, Fri 6am-2am, Sat 6am-1am

Rimrock Taphouse

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.

845 SW 17th St., Suite 301, rimrocktaphouse.beer/welcome. 541-923-4200. TueThu & Sun 11:30am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11:30pm10pm, Mon 4-9pm

Sally’s Wok

Asian fusion in Redmond.

404 SW Forest Ave. 541-815-5006. Fri-Tue Noon-8pm

Shred Town

With a constantly rotating menu of items containing some kind of “shredded” component, this is the ski bum’s dream cart. 332 SW Fifth St., shredtownfoodtruck.com 541-640-9453. Daily 11am-10pm

Sno-Cap Drive In Redmond

Yummy burgers and more in that classic drivein setting that takes you back in time. 1053 NW Sixth St., snocapdriveinredmond.com.

541-548-2343. Sun-Thu 11am-8pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9pm

Sora Sushi Redmond

Conveyor belt sushi featuring rolls, sashimi and sushi combinations. 3853 SW 21st, Suite 109. 541-923-9867. Daily 11am-9pm

Taco Del Mar - Redmond

Counter-serve Mexican chain featuring Baja-style burritos & fish tacos in a festive setting.

865 SW 17th St., tacodelmar.com 541-516-4015. Mon-Fri 10am-8:30pm, Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 11am-7pm

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farm-to-fork dining At Terra Kitchen, our mindfully-designed menus feature locally and consciously sourced ingredients – bringing a taste of what’s fresh and seasonal to your plate.

Join us for a culinary experience that’s uniquely Oregonian – good for the planet, good for the soul, and just really good!

Scan to see the new Spring menu and make a reservation today!

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Terra Kitchen

A “field-to-table” restaurant inside the SCP Redmond Hotel, featuring locally sourced ingredients whenever possible, and Mediterranean-style Pacific Northwest flavors. Vegetarian friendly, with select meats, poultry and seafood on the menu. 521 SW 6th St., scphotel.com/redmond/terra. 541-615-8001.

Wed-Thu 4-8:30pm, Fri-Sat 4-9:30pm

Testimony Wine Bar

Great wine, charcuterie boards, custom made truffles, a comfortable atmosphere and exciting events, what more could you ask for? The Testimony Wine Bar focuses primarily on small, local winemakers in Oregon and Washington.

307 NW 6th St., testimonywinebar.com.

541-526-7979. Sun-Thu Noon-8pm, Fri-Sat Noon-10pm

That Guy’s Bistro

Flatbreads served as pizzas, or with Philly cheesesteak-inspired sandwich fillings, wrapped like a taco. 308 SW Evergreen Ave. thatguys.com. 541-521-9170. Daily 11:30am-8pm

Xalisco Latin Cuisine

Mexican cuisine and a full bar, with a patio too!

Menu includes chilaquiles, burritos, ceviche, seafood and much more. 3835 SW 21st St. Ste. 105. 541-923-3943. Daily 11am-9pm

Sisters Angeline’s Bakery

Cafe and bakery in the heart of Sisters, Angeline’s serves up some great pastries as well as sandwiches, salads and wraps! Angeline’s is also a music venue in the summer months.

121 West Main St., angelinesbakery.com 541-549-9122. Daily 7am-3pm

The Barn in Sisters

The newest food cart lot in Sisters, featuring 4+ food carts, ample indoor and outdoor seating, a full bar and a stage for live music. 171 E. Main St., thebarninsisters.com. 541-904-4343.

Coco Loco Taco Bar

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! 223 E Hood Ave., cocolocotacobar. com. Thu-Sat 11am-2pm; 4-7pm, Sun 11am2pm; 3:30-5:30pm

Cottonwood Cafe

Mouth-watering food and a family friendly atmosphere, serving traditional breakfast, old fashioned sodas and cocktails too!

403 E. Hood Ave., cottonwoodinsisters. com. 541-549-2699. Thu-Mon 8am-2pm

Depot Cafe

Burgers, sandwiches, soups and salads.

250 W Cascade Ave., sistersdepot.com 541-549-2572. Sun-Mon 11am-3pm, WedFri 11am-8pm, Sat 11am-9pm

Locally owned bar. 631 SW 6th St., On Facebook. 541-548-1917. Noon-Midnight daily Jennifer Galler

Tacos that some of our readers have said are the best in the region. Definitely worth a visit to Redmond! 404 SW Forest Ave, westsidetacoco.com. 541-279-3382. Tue-Thu 11am8pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11am-5pm

Wild Catch Food Cart

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. 332 SW 5th St., Daily, 11am-10pm

Wild Ride Brewing

With some great food carts outside, there’s plenty to enjoy at this spot. This spacious open-air drinking spot is served by several food carts parked in their lot. 332 SW Fifth St., wildridebrew.com. 541-516-8544.

Daily 11am-10pm

Hand-tossed pizzas, baked in old-fashioned ovens, with dine-in, takeout or even take and bake options. 220 W. Cascade Ave., sistersmartollis.com. 541-549-8356. Tue-Sun 11:30am-8pm

Robert’s Pub at Black Butte Ranch

Tumble Inn Tavern

Westside Taco Co.

Martolli’s

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. 150 E Cascade Ave, ranchoviejosisters.com. 541-549-3594.

Mon-Tue 2:30-9pm, Thu-Sun 2:30-9pm

Big bar with a logger vibe. Wide selection of pub food. 3315 S. Highway 97, timbersredmond.com/indexs.php. 541-923-7604.

11am-10pm daily

German bratwurst, Belgian sausages sold in local stores and for takeout. Catering available on website. 1810 S 1st St, Suite K, werethewurst.com. 541-633-9800. Mon-Fri 9am-3pm

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. 12930 Hawks Beard Rd., blackbutteranch.com. 541-595-1260.

Rancho Viejo

Timbers - Redmond

We’re the Wurst

The Lodge Restaurant & Aspen Lounge at Black Butte Ranch

Mesquite-fired Southern barbecue, cooked up by Texas native John Guzman. Come get it while it’s hot! This BBQ is so good they often sell out. 171 E Main Ave., popsouthernbbq. com/. 541-264-5815. Fri-Sat Noon-8pm, Sun-Tue Noon-7pm

Fricken Faco

The 1,500-square-foot indoor/outdoor rooftop bar in Redmond, features a native garden and outdoor seating with panoramic views of the Cascade Range. The menu includes small plates with handcrafted cocktails. 521 SW 6th St, scphotel.com/redmond/the-rooftop.

541-615-8001. Tue-Sat 3-8:30pm

Tavern-style small plates and hand-crafted cocktails in the SCP Redmond Hotel. Happy hour daily! 521 6th St., scphotel.com/ redmond/wayfarer-club/. 541-508-7600.

Sun-Thu 3-9pm, Fri-Sat 3-11pm.

Coffee and pastries, 8-am, Lunch and dinner, 11am-8pm. At Black Butte Ranch, 2934 Hawks Beard 541-595-1264, info@BlackButteRanch.com.

Pop’s Southern BBQ

The Rooftop at SCP Redmond

Wayfarer Club

Lakeside Bistro

Boone Dog Pizza

Locally sourced ingredients tossed into a wood fire stove, Boone Dog creates personal and beautiful pies. Support local farms and discover unique pizzas at this cart.

171 E Main St. Boonedogpizza.com. 541588-2054. Sun-Sat 11am-8pm

Brand 33 at Aspen Lakes

Located just east of Sisters at the Aspen Lakes Golf Course, open seasonally. This charming restaurant at Aspen Lakes offers meticulously designed “Contemporary Oregon Trail Cuisine,” that highlights Pacific Northwest ingredients. 16900 Aspen Lakes Dr., Sisters, aspenlakes.com. 541-549-4653. Wed-Sat 11am-7pm

Cascade Spirits Tasting Room 261 W Cascade Ave, (541) 549-1082. Noon-6pm

Eurosports Sisters Food Cart Garden

A cozy food cart garden next to the Eurosports bike shop in Sisters. 223 E Hood Ave., 541-549-2471. Thu-Sun 9am-7pm

Fika Sisters Coffeehouse

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. 201 E. Sun Ranch Drive, fikasisters.com 541-5880311. Mon-Sat 7am-4pm, Sun closed.

The Gallery Restaurant & Bar Inviting venue for excellent pub food. 171 W Cascade Ave. 541-549-2631. Tue-Sat 11:30am-8pm

Hardtails Bar & Grill

Chops Bistro

Fine dining and lounge. 370 E Cascade Ave., 541-549-6015. Thu-Tue 4:30-8pm

Classic pub fare including burgers, sandwiches, salads, breakfast, and other stuff bikers and drinkers love. 175 Larch St., hardtailsoregon.com. 541-549-6114. Sun-Thu 10am-midnight, Fri-Sat 10am-1am

Chulitas

High Camp Tap House

What first started as a mobile juice bar in Bend has evolved into an authentic Mexican food cart with a modern approach. Street corn, black bean tortilla soup, street tacos and more.

171 E Main Ave., chulitasco.com. 760-6236015. Thu-Sun Noon-8pm

High Camp Tap House is a food cart lot and tap house in Sisters offering authentic Himalayan cuisine and local beers and ciders. Donating a portion of their profits to support the Musurey community in Nepal, this restaurant is doing more than just providing delicious food.

523 East Highway 20, highcamptaphouse. com. 541-904-4694. Fri-Sun 11:30am8pm, Mon-Tue 3-8pm

The bar and restaurant open seasonally at Black Butte Ranch. Typically re-opens in midspring. A Northwest style pub menu including burgers, fresh salads, fish and chips and classic sandwiches. Dine in and takeout available.

Reservation recommended. 18395 Bishop Cap, blackbutteranch.com. 855-281-4270.

Daily 3-8pm

Rootbound

Local, sustainable plant-based food created by a team of four women in Sisters. Seasonal dishes include bowls, salads, sandwiches and a shareable nacho plate, plus a weekly special.

171 E Main Ave., rootboundfoodcart.com/ Thu-Sun 11:30am-7pm

Sisters Bakery

Gourmet coffee and pastries, as well as other sweet treats! Cozy indoor seating is available.

251 E. Cascade Ave., sistersbakery.com 541-549-0361. Mon-Thu 6am-3pm, Fri-Sun 6am-4pm

Sisters Coffee Company Offering delicious coffees and much more.

Take out and outdoor seating available.

273 W. Hood St., sisterscoffee.com 541-549-0527. Daily 6am-6pm

Sisters Depot

A laid-back eatery offering peaceful outdoor and indoor dining, with simple American food.

250 W Cascades Ave, Wed-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun-Mon 11am-3pm

Sisters Meat and Smokehouse

An artisanal butchery and eatery featuring sandwiches with meat smoked in-houses.

Turkey, Reuben, Tri-Tip, French Dip and more, plus a kids’ menu. Wash it down with a draft beer or wine. 110 S. Spruce St., sistersmeat. com. Kitchen open daily 9am-5:30pm; meat counter open daily til 6pm.

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Sisters Saloon & Ranch Grill

A menu featuring Northwest favorites including Columbia River Steelhead, inspired burgers including the Great Plains Bison burger and sautéed onions. Also featuring soups, salads, and options for the kiddos. Dine in and takeout available. 190 E. Cascade Ave., sisterssaloon.net. 541-549-7427. Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm

Ski Inn Taphouse and Hotel

A rustic, open-aired taphouse with 16 craftbeer taps and delicious BBQ and pub fare.

310 E Cascade Ave, skiinn.com. Mon-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 9am-3pm

Sno Cap Drive In Sisters

With the original building being built in 1952 you know it’s authentic. Great burgers, milkshakes, house-made ice cream with a drive-in-slash-diner atmosphere. 380 W. Cascade Ave., facebook.com/pages/Sno-CapDrive-In. 541-549-6151. 11am-7pm daily

Tacos El Comal

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. 411 W. Cascade Ave., facebook. com/tacoselcomalinsters. 541-549-6759.

Wed-Sat 9am-7pm, Mon 9am-7pm, Tue 10am-7pm.

Takoda’s Restaurant & Lounge

A full-service restaurant and lounge serving lunch and dinner items including pizza, burgers, salads and sandwiches. 425 Highway 20, takodassisters.com. 541-549-8620.

Tue-Sun 11am-8pm

The Open Door

Offering lunch and dinner all day! Homemade soups, flatbreads, sandwiches, GF meatballs, wild halibut and daily pasta creations.

303 W. Hood Ave., theopendoorwinebar. com. 541-549-6076. Tue-Sat 11:30am-8pm

The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse

Enjoy contemporary cuisine in rustic elegance with scenic Suttle Lake as the backdrop. On a warm sunny day, have your meal on the shaded dock or in the Boathouse watching the boats, ducks and geese cruise by. Cracker crust pizza, sandwiches, soups, and to our delight, a long cocktail menu. 13300 Hwy 20, thesuttlelodge.com. 541-638-7001.

Three Creeks Brewing Co. A solid place to grab a cold pint, with a sectioned-off bar as well as a spacious dining room within its impressive log-cabin-style confines.The menu includes the burgers, sandwiches and chicken wings one would expect from a pub, but also includes gourmet nightly specials. 721 Desperado Ct., threecreeksbrewing.com. 541-549-1963.

Daily Noon-8pm

Wonderland Chicken Co.

A signature Nashville-style fried chicken joint that will bring spice and flavor that is cookedto-order with every meal. 223 E Hood Ave. 541-624-8442. Thu-Sun 11am-7pm

Wrap Star

Lunch wraps and salads 171 E Main Ave. 11am-4pm Tue-Thu & Sun, Fri-Sat 11am-6pm

Sunriver The Backyard

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. 17600 Center Dr., sunriverresort.com.

855-420-8206. Daily 9am-2pm

The Basecamp Grill

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. 17355 Spring River Rd., thebasecampgrill.com. 541-5988868. 8am-9pm Mon-Sat, 8am-8pm Sun

Big Belly Burgers and Brew

Burgers, tacos and more in this lively food cart.

56815 Venture Lane #501. 541-639-8929.

Daily 11am-8pm.

Blondie’s Pizza

Locals and visitors alike flock to Blondie’s.

Pizza, pasta, calzones and salads—and a gluten-free crust option. Sandwiches at lunch.

Locals and visitors alike flock to Blondie’s. The lunch menu, which is served daily from 11am4pm, features sandwiches like the Dusty’s Club ($6.95)– with turkey, hot pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato and fresh bacon with light mayo on sourdough bread. Local beers on tap.

Patio dining. 57195 Beaver Dr., blondiespizzasunriver.com. 541-593-1019. Sun-Thu 10:30am-9pm, Fri-Sat 10:30am-10pm

Brewed Awakenings Coffee Roasters

Hand-roasted artisan coffees and baked goods, featuring pastries, smoothies, teas, and specialty coffee drinks. Winner for Best Coffee Shop in our 2017 Best Of readers’ poll.

57100 Beaver Drive, brewedawakenings. us. 541-678-5288. Daily 6am-5pm

Cafe Sintra Sunriver

Specialized dishes with Portuguese influence, noted for their bold use of herbs and spices.

Fresh squeezed juices and breakfast cocktails.

Always worth the stop. Inspired by Portuguese cuisine with a “bold use of herbs and spices” and many of your favorite breakfast and lunch dishes, with a twist. Breakfast is served till 11:30am daily. 7 Ponderosa Road, cafesintrasunriver.com. 541-593-1222. Mon-Sat 7am-3pm, Sun 7am-2pm

Carson’s American Kitchen

Food notable to the Pacific Northwest, chef Joshua Hedrick 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. 17600 Center Dr, destinationhotels.com/sunriver-resort/ dining/carsons-american-kitchen-sunriver 855-420-8206. Daily 7am-9pm

El Caporal Sunriver

An authentic and robust menu of Mexican food and full service bar that includes our famous Margaritas! 57100 Beaver Dr., elcaporalco. com/. 541-593-3335. Tue-Thu 11am-8pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9pm

Goody’s Chocolate & Ice Cream

Great ice cream and treats. Take out available.

57100 Beaver Drive, goodyschocolates. com. 541-593-2155. 11am-9pm Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm Sun

Hola! Sunriver

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 six locations boast expansive tequila selections.

57235 Deschutes Rd., holabend.com 541-593-8880. Fri-Sat Noon-8pm, Sun-Thu 3-8pm.

Hot Lava Baking & Coffee Company

South Bend Bistro

Steaks, pasta, fish and poultry prepared with French and Italian influences. An array of specials augment the menu each night, and desserts are excellent. A cozy spot with a friendly atmosphere and upscale food.

57080 Abbott Dr #26, southbendbistro. com. 541-593-3881. Tue-Sat 5-8pm

Sunriver Brewing Company

Sunriver Brewing has made craft brewing its very own by opening the first brewery in the popular vacation community. Today it’s a hot spot for fish & chips, burgers, beers and lots of fun times. 57100 Beaver Drive, sunriverbrewingcompany.com. 541-593-3007.

11am-9pm daily

Fresh baked goods that have been part of the Sunriver scene for over 30 years. 57100 Mall Drive, hotlavabakingandcoffee.com.

541-593-3986. Mon-Fri 7am-3pm, Sat-Sun 7am-4pm

The Backyard Cafe & Bar

Marcello’s Cucina Italiana

Village Bar & Grill

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. 57031 Ponderosa Road, marcellos-sunriver.net 541-593-8300. Daily 4:30-8:30pm

Mountain Jug

Growler fills, on site pints, vintage arcade games—oh, and vinyl records. 56805 Venture Lane, Suite C, mountainjug.com 541-390-0214. Tue-Sun 1-7pm

Owl’s Nest

Great food, great brews and great views in the heart of Sunriver. Located in the heart of Sunriver Resort Main Lodge, serves pub apps, shared plates, salads and entrees to delight all appetites. 17600 Center Drive, sunriver-resort.com. 541-593-3730. Mon-Fri 2-9pm, Sat-Sun 9am-9pm

Jessie Czopek

A combo of sundries and foods ready to eat.

17600 Center Dr., sunriver-resort.com 541-593-3790. Daily 9am-2pm

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. 57100 Beaver Dr., sunrivervbag.com. 541-5931100. Daily 11am-9pm

The Wallow

This restaurant takes pride in using Pacific Northwest sourced ingredients to prepare their house-made meals. They prioritize the freshness of their products by purchasing local ingredients. With delicious American cuisine and incredible hospitality The Wallow is perfect for a relaxed dinner. 17363 Spring River Rd. 541-639-3178. Mon-Fri 11am-9pm, Sat-Sun 8am-9pm

Zeppa Bistro

A breakfast, lunch and dinner option located in the Lake House at Caldera Springs Lakehouse in Sunriver. Opens Memorial Day. Take out and dine in available 17750 Caldera Springs Dr., calderasprings.com. 541-593-4855.

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