The best restaurants in Bend
53 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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CURB B Q
RestaurantsFrom a wood fire pit to open-flame grilling, Curb B Q turns out West Coast BBQ worth rearranging dinner for. Think pulled pork, smoked…
CURB B Q
RestaurantsRiver's Place
RestaurantsCraving an easy night that covers everyone’s cravings? River's Place is Bend’s Eastside oasis, with an expertly curated drink lineup,…
River's Place
RestaurantsFive Fusion | Sushi Bar
RestaurantsA sleek, modern space with high ceilings is the setting for Asian fusion plates, sushi & cocktails.
Five Fusion | Sushi Bar
RestaurantsPacific Pizza & Brew
RestaurantsScratch-made pizzas & craft beer served in a relaxed restaurant with a spacious, outdoor deck.
Pacific Pizza & Brew
RestaurantsMountain Burger
RestaurantsBistro featuring burgers (meat or vegan, with gluten-free options) as well as beer and cocktails.
Mountain Burger
RestaurantsOlde Towne Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizzeria offering a menu of pizzas and hot subs, along with a salad bar.
Olde Towne Pizza
RestaurantsSalute Restaurant & Bar Bend
RestaurantsCasual-chic spot for classic Italian fare, including wood-fired chicken dishes and pasta, plus wine and cocktails.
Salute Restaurant & Bar Bend
RestaurantsFire on the Mountain Buffalo Wings | Bend
RestaurantsFast-casual outfit known for crispy fried chicken wings, plus burgers and fries, all served in cool interiors.
Fire on the Mountain Buffalo Wings | Bend
RestaurantsRyoshi Sushi & Izakaya
RestaurantsSushi spot with an izakaya-style eatery, offering creative rolls and nigiri, plus sake.
Ryoshi Sushi & Izakaya
RestaurantsKobe Sushi & Hibachi Grill
RestaurantsCasual, Asian eatery, serving a variety of sushi rolls, sashimi and other staples, such as hibachi dishes and tempura.
Kobe Sushi & Hibachi Grill
RestaurantsPine Tavern Restaurant
RestaurantsOld-school American kitchen & bar, opened in 1936, with a ponderosa pine growing in one dining room.
Pine Tavern Restaurant
RestaurantsPortello Lounge
RestaurantsUpscale wine bar offering happy hour specials and small plates, plus live entertainment.
Portello Lounge
RestaurantsModern take on traditional Greek eats such as grilled skewers and gyros in a relaxed space.
ROAM
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery featuring seasonal steaks, seafood and brunch staples, plus a cocktail menu.
ROAM
RestaurantsDang’s | Vietnamese Restaurant
RestaurantsNo-frills outpost serving pho, banh mi, noodle bowls & other classic Vietnamese cooking.
Dang’s | Vietnamese Restaurant
RestaurantsBlissful Spoon & Papillon
RestaurantsBakery and wine bar offering globally inspired breakfast and lunch, including gluten-free options.
Blissful Spoon & Papillon
RestaurantsAina Kauai Style grill
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving Hawaiian dishes such as poke bowls, nachos, and kalua pig.
Aina Kauai Style grill
RestaurantsJackson's Corner - Old Bend
RestaurantsEasygoing all-day restaurant serving seasonal meals & featuring sidewalk seating.
Jackson's Corner - Old Bend
RestaurantsBlue Eyes Burgers & Fries
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving specialty burgers and other fast food items, as well as cocktails and beer.
Blue Eyes Burgers & Fries
RestaurantsPizza Mondo
RestaurantsCounter-service pizzeria serving thin-crust pies, with gluten-free options & delivery available.
Pizza Mondo
RestaurantsZydeco Kitchen & Cocktails
RestaurantsCasual restaurant & bar with a patio serving meaty, Cajun-influenced American fare.
Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails
RestaurantsBrickhouse
RestaurantsSteaks and seafood dishes are served at this modern chophouse set in a historic firehouse.
Brickhouse
RestaurantsJ DUB
RestaurantsElevated American comfort fare, plus craft beer & cocktails, in a woodsy, family-friendly setting.
J DUB
RestaurantsBOSA Food & Drink
RestaurantsLocal chef-owned neighborhood eatery offering Italian, French, and Mediterranean fare, plus wine.
BOSA Food & Drink
RestaurantsThe Podski Food Cart Lot
RestaurantsTree-studded open-air food-cart pod with a lively vibe & an indoor bar serving local beers & ciders.
The Podski Food Cart Lot
RestaurantsCurrents at the Riverhouse
RestaurantsPosh riverfront business hotel offering some kitchenette suites & indoor/outdoor pools & hot tubs.
Currents at the Riverhouse
RestaurantsBistro Colette
RestaurantsWine bar offering small plates, cocktails, and a diverse wine list.
Bistro Colette
RestaurantsThe Blacksmith Restaurant
RestaurantsTrendy steakhouse in a converted 1923 former smithy with brick walls, leather booths & glowing bar.
The Blacksmith Restaurant
RestaurantsDear Mom Cafe
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving home-style Thai dishes made with regional ingredients and fried chicken.
Dear Mom Cafe
RestaurantsOkawa | Steak House & Sushi
RestaurantsJapanese eatery for teppanyaki-grilled meat, sushi and bento boxes, plus a full bar.
Okawa | Steak House & Sushi
RestaurantsThe Hook & Plow Bend
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery and bar offering American cuisine and a selection of beers, wines, and cocktails.
The Hook & Plow Bend
RestaurantsSintra | Portuguese Restaurant
RestaurantsLively, warmly decorated Portuguese cafe offering omelets & sandwiches for breakfast & lunch.
Sintra | Portuguese Restaurant
RestaurantsMcKay Cottage Restaurant
RestaurantsHomey eatery in a 1916 bungalow with tables on the lawn serving breakfast fare & sandwiches.
McKay Cottage Restaurant
RestaurantsAmericana
RestaurantsBurgers including jalapeño poppers and BBQ, plus fries, from a food truck.
Americana
RestaurantsVelvet Lounge
RestaurantsFunky haunt serving cocktails & New American bites in a rustic-chic interior with an intimate vibe.
Velvet Lounge
RestaurantsThe Bite Tumalo
RestaurantsCasual spot offering a selection of food trucks and a bar with a fireplace and live music.
The Bite Tumalo
RestaurantsCotto Italian Street Food
RestaurantsFood truck specializing in arancini, hot sandwiches, and dessert, plus beer.
Cotto Italian Street Food
RestaurantsBar RBC
RestaurantsPopular tapas eatery and bar serving Spanish cuisine alongside a varied selection of steaks.
Bar RBC
RestaurantsBrother Jon's Alehouse
RestaurantsConvivial taproom with changing craft brews & a big menu of updated American pub fare.
Brother Jon's Alehouse
RestaurantsThe Victorian Café
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery with patio seating is known for refined breakfast fare & large Bloody Marys.
The Victorian Café
RestaurantsBend Burger Company
RestaurantsWood-fired burgers, chicken & sandwiches are offered with handcut fries plus shakes, beer & wine.
Bend Burger Company
RestaurantsBrother Jon's | Public House
RestaurantsLaid-back haunt featuring a wide beer selection, plenty of TVs & pub eats such as burgers & ribs.
Brother Jon's | Public House
RestaurantsDear Irene
RestaurantsTrendy fixture featuring a menu of seasonal seafood, grilled items and dumplings.
Dear Irene
RestaurantsSora Sushi - Bend
RestaurantsCasual, kid-friendly spot featuring sushi and other Japanese fare, some via conveyor belt.
Sora Sushi - Bend
RestaurantsThe Lemon Tree
RestaurantsCreative breakfast & lunch fare with craft cocktails, coffee & kombucha on tap plus a gift shop.
The Lemon Tree
RestaurantsThe Lot
RestaurantsChill outdoor hub with food carts, lots of draft beer & covered seating, plus regular entertainment.
The Lot
RestaurantsBangers & Brews Westside Bend Oregon
RestaurantsCounter serve spot offering a variety of gourmet Argentine-inflected sausages in a bollilo bun.
Bangers & Brews Westside Bend Oregon
RestaurantsWonderland Chicken Co | Worthy Brewing
RestaurantsCasual, Southern eatery featuring Nashville-inspired fried chicken sandwiches along with potato salad and mac 'n' cheese.
Wonderland Chicken Co | Worthy Brewing
RestaurantsRancher Butcher Chef
RestaurantsTrendy steakhouse featuring ranch-sourced meats and familiar menu items, plus a butcher shop.
Rancher Butcher Chef
RestaurantsFat Tony's Pizzeria
RestaurantsCasual, welcoming pizzeria offering hand tossed pies, pasta dishes and desserts.
Fat Tony's Pizzeria
RestaurantsTHAT GUY'S BISTRO, BEND
RestaurantsBustling, burger-centric restaurant dishing up chicken sandwiches, pizzas and more.
THAT GUY'S BISTRO, BEND
RestaurantsShinsei Sushi
RestaurantsContemporary shopping-center stop for Japanese raw & cooked fare, plus premium sake & happy hour.
Shinsei Sushi
RestaurantsCHOW
RestaurantsLocally sourced American cuisine served at an artful & comfortable eatery with a full bar & patio.
CHOW
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