541 LOUNGE AND RESTAURANT
New American. $$
This new lounge on Bend’s east side features a
New American menu with savory appetizers such as
prosciutto-wrapped prawns and ahi tempura medallions.
Dinner favorites include fi let and rib-eye that are so
tender you don’t need a knife. Live music,
Tuesday through Thursday, with a DJ playing ’70s
and ’80s favorites on Friday and Saturday.
62070 NE 27th Street, #300, Bend
541/385-6018
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DESCHUTES BREWERY
American. $
Visitors pack into Bend’s best-known brewpub,
but that doesn’t mean there’s not space for
locals as well. Chef Gene Soto likes to experiment with
Deschutes beers as ingredients in his specials,
employing Black Butte Porter, for instance, in the
barbecue sauce for baby back ribs. Also try his Black
Angus burger and ale-battered fi sh and chips. The
beers are rated among the best in the nation.
1044 NW Bond St., Bend
541/382-9242
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ALPENGLOW CAFÉ
American. $
A longtime downtown favorite for its classic breakfast
fare, the Alpenglow serves up great eggs and pancakes
as well as lunchtime soups and sandwiches.
1133 NW Wall St., Bend
541/383-7676
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THE DOWNTOWNER
American. $
Great lunch fare carries into the evening at this
friendly deli tucked into the breezeway between
Bellatazza and the Bendistillery Martini Bar. Daily
offerings include at least four homemade soups, two
dozen sandwich choices and fresh salads, including
vegetarian and vegan selections.
852 NW Brooks Street, Bend
541/388-2467
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ASTRO LOUNGE
American. $-$$
Best known for its lively late-night lounge scene, the
Astro nonetheless has a fine menu, which ranges from
buttermilk onion rings to entrées such as
homemade meatloaf and stromboli. And who else puts
blue-cheese olives in their martinis?
147 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend
541/388-0116
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THE GROVE
New American. $$
Anyone who thinks The Grove is all about loud music
and a 20-something crowd clearly hasn’t visited
before 10 at night. Dinners here—with Asian and
Mediterranean touches, including numerous vegetarian
options—are excellent and often sophisticated,
from the chimichurri fl atiron steak to the coconut
curry stew.
1033 NW Bond St.
Bend
541/318-8578
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BALDY’S BARBEQUE
Southern. $
When Brian “Baldy” Dioguardi moved to Bend
and opened his west-side rib joint, he brought with him
45 national barbecue competition awards from previous
restaurants in Chicago and Aspen. That’s all you
really need to know.
235 SW Century Dr., Bend
541/385-7427
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JAKE’S DINER
American. $
The truck stop is gone from Highway 97 South
—leveled to make room for new shops —and
Jake’s has a new home in the shadow of Pilot
Butte. But the plentiful food and down-home service are
the same as they’ve always been. From huge
portions of bacon and eggs (served 17 hours a day), to
Reuben sandwiches, serious meat loaf and unforgettable
apple fritters, Jake’s remains an indispensable
element in the Bend dining scene.
2210 NE Hwy. 20, Bend
541/382-0118
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BARNEY PRINE’S STEAK HOUSE AND SALOON
American. $$
Beef, lamb and pork dominate the menu
of this upscale steakhouse in the heart of
Prineville. The restaurant is named for a
founding father whose penchant for good
whiskey persists in the bar.
4th and Main Streets, Prineville
541/347-3333
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MCKAY COTTAGE
American. $
Occupying the 1916 boyhood home of former U.S. Senator
Gordon McKay, this newly renovated café serves
“creative comfort food” morning and midday.
Try the stuffed croissant French toast (with strawberry
compote and mascarpone cheese) for breakfast.
62910 O.B. Riley Rd., Bend
541/383-2697
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BEND BREWING COMPANY
American. $
Dubbed their favorite brewpub by many Bendites, the
BBC pleases with its hearty
comfort food and its excellent signature and
seasonal brews, such as Outback Old Ale.
Burgers, soups and deep-fried calamari are favorite
menu items. Come early to get a seat: It can be a busy,
noisy place.
1019 NW Brooks St., Bend
541/383-1599
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MCMENAMINS OLD ST. FRANCIS
SCHOOL
American. $-$$
High-energy ambience is a trademark of the only High
Desert outpost for the preservation-minded,
Portland-based McMenamin brothers. You can get tasty
small bites in the movie theater and satellite bars of
this former Catholic school, but the best place to dine
is the main restaurant: Try the Communication Breakdown
burger or the mustard-rubbed pork chop with whiskey
glaze.
700 NW Bond St., Bend
541/382-5174
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THE BLACKSMITH
New Ranch. $$$
Ever since early 2004—when it was named one of
the world’s best new restaurants by Condé
Nast Traveler—The Blacksmith has gained plaudits
from far and wide. Dallastrained chef Gavin McMichael,
who recently expanded this restaurant (in a historic
blacksmith shop) and added a bar, offers a classic menu
dressed in Southwestern fl avors: trout crusted in
green chilies, Kansas City strip steak in a coriander
rub.
211 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend
541/318-0588
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MUSTARD SEED CAFÉ
American. $-$$
A charming and historic Victorian house in the heart
of revitalized downtown Redmond is home to this little
restaurant, which is making a name for itself with
hearty meat and fresh seafood dinner entrées.
Try the omelets or the citrus-soy salmon with wild
rice pilaf.
614 NW Cedar Ave., Redmond
541/923-2599
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BLUEFISH BISTRO
New American. $$$
Located a half-block off Wall Street near
Drake Park, this artsy restaurant serves some
of the freshest and tastiest cuisine in town.
Chef Matt Mulder offers a creative, seasonally
changing menu, highlights of which might
include a crispy duck confi t, pan-seared
scallops with a lemon white truffl e sauce and
other fresh seafood—such as Atlantic bluefi
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in season. The wine list is one of the
region’s
best.
718 NW Franklin Ave., Bend
541/330-0663
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PILOT BUTTE DRIVE-IN
American. $
Proudly proclaiming itself “home of the 18-ounce
burger,” this institution at the foot of Pilot
Butte is a throwback to the days of shiny hubcaps and
dashboard dice. Enjoy a root-beer fl oat with your
choice of more than a dozen gourmet hamburgers or come
early for a four-egg breakfast omelet.
917 NE Greenwood Ave., Bend
541/382-2972
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THE BOATHOUSE RESTAURANT
American. $$-$$$
Pride of the renovated Suttle Lake resort
and marina, this upscale restaurant anchors a
luxurious log lodge that opened last year. The dinner
menu is classic American—flamebroiled filet
mignon, seafood cioppino—and lunchtime diners
swear by the “wakeboard Reuben”
sandwich.
The Lodge at Suttle Lake, 13300 Hwy. 20,
14 miles west of Sisters.
541/595-2628
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PINE TAVERN
American. $$
A Bend tradition since it opened its doors beside
Mirror Pond in 1936, the Pine Tavern has been through
many transformations, but the venerable ponderosa pine
that grows through its dining-room fl oor and ceiling
is a constant. Prime rib is the mainstay of a menu rich
in classic cuisine; the scones with honey butter are a
perfect complement. The bar menu features terrific
fried calamari.
967 NW Brooks St., Bend.
541/382-5581
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CAFÉ 3456
Northwest $
Owners Dave Hatfi eld and Sarah Woltanski, also known
as the Muscle Chefs, have created Bend’s newest
eastside café right alongside the Bend Municipal
Airport’s runway. Café 3456 features an
upscale menu of Northwest cuisine, most of which comes
from local farmers and ranchers. The café also
has a deli and barista for on-the-go travelers. Open
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The entire restaurant is available to
book in the evenings for private parties and
catering.
63136 Powell Butte Hwy. 2nd Floor, Bend
541/318-8989
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RED ROBIN
American. $$
Kids love Red Robin. Central Oregon’s only entry
in the Seattle-based chain, it’s famous for its
gourmet burgers, salads, pastas and high-energy
atmosphere, and is a favorite stop before or after the
movies. There’s a special menu for youngsters 10
or under.
625 SW Powerhouse Dr.
(Shops at the Old Mill), Bend
541/382-9234
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CASCADE LAKES BREWING COMPANY
American. $
A selection of eclectic budget dishes dominates the
menu at The Lodge, Cascade Lakes’ outpost on
Bend’s Century Drive. (Its beers, including
Rooster Tail Ale, are made in Redmond.) Popular at the
end of the day among winter skiers and summer bikers,
it offers good burgers, Asian noodle dishes, Greek
gyros and much more, all presented by smiling
servers.
1414 Chandler Ave., Bend.
541/388-4998
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RESTAURANT AT AWBREY GLEN
American. $$-$$$
Newly renovated, the fine-dining restaurant adjoining
the golf clubhouse offers great views, an expanded
lounge and patio dining. New chef Darrin Hauser has
added a more creative steak and seafood menu, featuring
such items as Nouveau Halibut, in which the fi sh is
crusted with Asiago cheese, brushed with
sun-dried-tomato aioli and served over a creamy
risotto.
2500 NW Awbrey Glen Dr., Bend
541/317-2885
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CLUB PIONEER
American. $$
Despite its foreboding windowless appearance, this
old-time steakhouse is an institution in Prineville.
Start with the seafood chowder, then move on to rib-eye
steak; prime rib
topped with mushrooms; or giant prawns, deep-fried or
in a cream sauce.
1851 E Third St., Prineville
541/447-6177
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TERREBONNE DEPOT
American. $-$$
Climbers Ian and Kristin Yurdin have
turned a century-old railroad station into a
popular new café, with great views of Smith
Rock from an outdoor deck. As executive chef,
Kristin offers an eclectic menu that ranges
from burgers and steaks to pizza.
Smith Rock Way, Terrebonne
541/548-5030
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CORK
New American. $$$
Ever since Chef Greg Unruh left Scanlon’s to
open Cork, he’s taken his culinary skills to a
higher level. His exquisite dry scallops—with a
lemon-palm sugar glaze and blacksesame-seed
pesto—are a prime example. The atmosphere at Cork
is low-key and elegant; the wine list is extensive and
well considered; service is knowledgeable and
well-paced.
150 NW Oregon Ave., Bend
541/382-6881
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TUMALO FEED COMPANY
American. $$
Now well into a second and perhaps a third generation
of admirers, this Hwy. 20 standard (once called the
Tumalo Emporium) retains its Old West ambience.
Don’t look for a lot of creativity in the
kitchen: Steaks and prime rib are what it does best,
and it accompanies them with family-style sides of
beans, onion rings and other down-home delights.
64619 W Hwy. 20, Bend
541/382-2202
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COYOTE RANCH
American. $$-$$$
This restaurant is as “cowboy” as it gets,
with covered wagons on the rooftop, ropes and saddles
on the walls, and steaks steaming on the grill.
Don’t come unless you’re a carnivore,
because the Coyote Ranch is all about the beef. Rib
eye, sirloin and prime rib are served with salad,
vegetables and potatoes.
1368 S Hwy 97, Redmond.
541/548-7700
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TWENTY-EIGHT
American. $
Zydeco owner Steve Helt’s new bistro offers
small plates in a family atmosphere. Make a meal out of
numerous small plates, to be shared at your
table—artisanal cheeses, crêpes, tequila
shrimp, roasted mushrooms and chorizo-stuffed dates, to
name but a few.
920 NW Bond St. (St. Clair Place), Bend
541/385-0828
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CROUTONS
Deli. ¢
Located on Bend’s west side, Croutons prides
itself on serving healthy cuisine. Its panini
sandwiches are very good; its salads, like the
pear-and-blue-cheese with candied walnuts, are
marvelous.
335 SW Century Dr., Bend
541/330-1133
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VICTORIAN CAFÉ
American. $
It can be argued that the Victorian serves
Bend’s best breakfast, and that its eggs Benedict
are the pièce de résistance. The
“Bennies” come in eight varieties, from
stiff-upper-lip British to swingin’ Caribbean to
vegetarian, and regulars couple them with tangy Bloody
Marys (or orange juice for the non-early drinkers).
Servers in the converted house will also make sure your
coffee cup stays full.
1404 NW Galveston Ave., Bend
541/382-6411
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DANDY’S DRIVE-IN
American. ¢-$
Dandy’s is a blast from the past: a drive-in
where servers still scurry between kitchen and cars on
roller skates. Great burgers, fries and banana
milkshakes.
1334 NE Third St., Bend
541/382-6141
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THE WESTSIDE BAKERY AND CAFÉ
American. $
Established in 1987 as a coffee-and-muffin shop, the
Westside Bakery has become one of Bend’s most
beloved cafés. Come early for the always popular
Hobo Scramble, three eggs scrambled with bacon, ham,
onion, tomato and cheddar cheese; plan to wait on
weekends. Or enjoy lunch sandwich like the Gobbler
(turkey, cranberry sauce and cream cheese) or the
Reuben.
1005 NW Galveston Ave., Bend
541/382-3426
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ZYDECO KITCHEN & COCKTAILS
New American. $$
No, this isn’t a Cajun spot—it bears the
name of a family dog and displays an affection for New
Orleans−style music. There are Southern
influences in the menu, such as blackened redfish, but
the list extends to seared ahi and filet medallions
with green peppercorns. A list of gluten-free items
caters to diners who are allergic. The bar features a
signature blueberry martini.
1085 SE 3rd St., Bend
541/312-2899
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