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

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From a wood fire pit to open-flame grilling, Curb B Q turns out West Coast BBQ worth rearranging dinner for. Think pulled pork, smoked…

1424 NE Cushing Dr

From a wood fire pit to open-flame grilling, Curb B Q turns out West Coast BBQ worth rearranging dinner for. Think pulled pork, smoked chicken, brisket grilled cheese and BBQ nachos, all from the cart or via catering if you need to feed a crowd this week.

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River's Place

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Craving an easy night that covers everyone’s cravings? River's Place is Bend’s Eastside oasis, with an expertly curated drink lineup,…

787 NE Purcell Blvd

Craving an easy night that covers everyone’s cravings? River's Place is Bend’s Eastside oasis, with an expertly curated drink lineup, cocktails and wine, plus five distinct food trucks, then live tunes, games, and rotating events to keep things lively... no group chat debate required.

From the Bend newsletter, August 4, 2026

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A sleek, modern space with high ceilings is the setting for Asian fusion plates, sushi & cocktails.

821 NW Wall St #100

A sleek, modern space with high ceilings is the setting for Asian fusion plates, sushi & cocktails.

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Scratch-made pizzas & craft beer served in a relaxed restaurant with a spacious, outdoor deck.

340 SW Century Dr

Scratch-made pizzas & craft beer served in a relaxed restaurant with a spacious, outdoor deck.

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Mountain Burger

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Bistro featuring burgers (meat or vegan, with gluten-free options) as well as beer and cocktails.

2747 NW Crossing Dr

Bistro featuring burgers (meat or vegan, with gluten-free options) as well as beer and cocktails.

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Olde Towne Pizza

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Casual pizzeria offering a menu of pizzas and hot subs, along with a salad bar.

118 NW Greenwood Ave

Casual pizzeria offering a menu of pizzas and hot subs, along with a salad bar.

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Casual-chic spot for classic Italian fare, including wood-fired chicken dishes and pasta, plus wine and cocktails.

1045 NW Bond St

Casual-chic spot for classic Italian fare, including wood-fired chicken dishes and pasta, plus wine and cocktails.

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Fast-casual outfit known for crispy fried chicken wings, plus burgers and fries, all served in cool interiors.

637 NE 3rd St

Fast-casual outfit known for crispy fried chicken wings, plus burgers and fries, all served in cool interiors.

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Sushi spot with an izakaya-style eatery, offering creative rolls and nigiri, plus sake.

61334 S Hwy 97 #360

Sushi spot with an izakaya-style eatery, offering creative rolls and nigiri, plus sake.

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Casual, Asian eatery, serving a variety of sushi rolls, sashimi and other staples, such as hibachi dishes and tempura.

661 NE Greenwood Ave

Casual, Asian eatery, serving a variety of sushi rolls, sashimi and other staples, such as hibachi dishes and tempura.

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Old-school American kitchen & bar, opened in 1936, with a ponderosa pine growing in one dining room.

967 NW Brooks St

Old-school American kitchen & bar, opened in 1936, with a ponderosa pine growing in one dining room.

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Portello Lounge

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Upscale wine bar offering happy hour specials and small plates, plus live entertainment.

2754 NW Crossing Dr #104

Upscale wine bar offering happy hour specials and small plates, plus live entertainment.

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Modern take on traditional Greek eats such as grilled skewers and gyros in a relaxed space.

61583 SE 27th St Ste 140

Modern take on traditional Greek eats such as grilled skewers and gyros in a relaxed space.

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ROAM

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Laid-back eatery featuring seasonal steaks, seafood and brunch staples, plus a cocktail menu.

10 NW Minnesota Ave #100

Laid-back eatery featuring seasonal steaks, seafood and brunch staples, plus a cocktail menu.

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No-frills outpost serving pho, banh mi, noodle bowls & other classic Vietnamese cooking.

1180 SE 3rd St

No-frills outpost serving pho, banh mi, noodle bowls & other classic Vietnamese cooking.

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Bakery and wine bar offering globally inspired breakfast and lunch, including gluten-free options.

65 NW Newport Ave

Bakery and wine bar offering globally inspired breakfast and lunch, including gluten-free options.

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Casual restaurant serving Hawaiian dishes such as poke bowls, nachos, and kalua pig.

1424 NE Cushing Dr

Casual restaurant serving Hawaiian dishes such as poke bowls, nachos, and kalua pig.

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Easygoing all-day restaurant serving seasonal meals & featuring sidewalk seating.

845 NW Delaware Ave

Easygoing all-day restaurant serving seasonal meals & featuring sidewalk seating.

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Casual restaurant serving specialty burgers and other fast food items, as well as cocktails and beer.

706 NE Greenwood Ave #100

Casual restaurant serving specialty burgers and other fast food items, as well as cocktails and beer.

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Pizza Mondo

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Counter-service pizzeria serving thin-crust pies, with gluten-free options & delivery available.

811 NW Wall St

Counter-service pizzeria serving thin-crust pies, with gluten-free options & delivery available.

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Casual restaurant & bar with a patio serving meaty, Cajun-influenced American fare.

919 NW Bond St

Casual restaurant & bar with a patio serving meaty, Cajun-influenced American fare.

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Brickhouse

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Steaks and seafood dishes are served at this modern chophouse set in a historic firehouse.

5 NW Minnesota Ave

Steaks and seafood dishes are served at this modern chophouse set in a historic firehouse.

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J DUB

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Elevated American comfort fare, plus craft beer & cocktails, in a woodsy, family-friendly setting.

932 NW Bond St

Elevated American comfort fare, plus craft beer & cocktails, in a woodsy, family-friendly setting.

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Local chef-owned neighborhood eatery offering Italian, French, and Mediterranean fare, plus wine.

1005 NW Galveston Ave

Local chef-owned neighborhood eatery offering Italian, French, and Mediterranean fare, plus wine.

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Tree-studded open-air food-cart pod with a lively vibe & an indoor bar serving local beers & ciders.

536 NW Arizona Ave

Tree-studded open-air food-cart pod with a lively vibe & an indoor bar serving local beers & ciders.

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Posh riverfront business hotel offering some kitchenette suites & indoor/outdoor pools & hot tubs.

3075 US-97 BUS

Posh riverfront business hotel offering some kitchenette suites & indoor/outdoor pools & hot tubs.

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Bistro Colette

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Wine bar offering small plates, cocktails, and a diverse wine list.

1444 NW College Way

Wine bar offering small plates, cocktails, and a diverse wine list.

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Trendy steakhouse in a converted 1923 former smithy with brick walls, leather booths & glowing bar.

211 NW Greenwood Ave

Trendy steakhouse in a converted 1923 former smithy with brick walls, leather booths & glowing bar.

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Dear Mom Cafe

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Casual restaurant serving home-style Thai dishes made with regional ingredients and fried chicken.

320 SW Century Dr #410

Casual restaurant serving home-style Thai dishes made with regional ingredients and fried chicken.

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Japanese eatery for teppanyaki-grilled meat, sushi and bento boxes, plus a full bar.

1180 SE 3rd St B

Japanese eatery for teppanyaki-grilled meat, sushi and bento boxes, plus a full bar.

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Laid-back eatery and bar offering American cuisine and a selection of beers, wines, and cocktails.

210 SW Century Dr Ste 150

Laid-back eatery and bar offering American cuisine and a selection of beers, wines, and cocktails.

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Lively, warmly decorated Portuguese cafe offering omelets & sandwiches for breakfast & lunch.

1024 NW Bond St #2068

Lively, warmly decorated Portuguese cafe offering omelets & sandwiches for breakfast & lunch.

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Homey eatery in a 1916 bungalow with tables on the lawn serving breakfast fare & sandwiches.

62910 O. B. Riley Rd #340

Homey eatery in a 1916 bungalow with tables on the lawn serving breakfast fare & sandwiches.

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Americana

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Burgers including jalapeño poppers and BBQ, plus fries, from a food truck.

536 NW Arizona Ave

Burgers including jalapeño poppers and BBQ, plus fries, from a food truck.

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Velvet Lounge

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Funky haunt serving cocktails & New American bites in a rustic-chic interior with an intimate vibe.

805 NW Wall St

Funky haunt serving cocktails & New American bites in a rustic-chic interior with an intimate vibe.

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The Bite Tumalo

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Casual spot offering a selection of food trucks and a bar with a fireplace and live music.

19860 7th St (Tumalo)

Casual spot offering a selection of food trucks and a bar with a fireplace and live music.

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Food truck specializing in arancini, hot sandwiches, and dessert, plus beer.

536 NW Arizona Ave

Food truck specializing in arancini, hot sandwiches, and dessert, plus beer.

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Bar RBC

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Popular tapas eatery and bar serving Spanish cuisine alongside a varied selection of steaks.

147 NW Minnesota Ave

Popular tapas eatery and bar serving Spanish cuisine alongside a varied selection of steaks.

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Convivial taproom with changing craft brews & a big menu of updated American pub fare.

1051 NW Bond St

Convivial taproom with changing craft brews & a big menu of updated American pub fare.

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Laid-back eatery with patio seating is known for refined breakfast fare & large Bloody Marys.

1404 NW Galveston Ave

Laid-back eatery with patio seating is known for refined breakfast fare & large Bloody Marys.

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Wood-fired burgers, chicken & sandwiches are offered with handcut fries plus shakes, beer & wine.

1939 NE 3rd St

Wood-fired burgers, chicken & sandwiches are offered with handcut fries plus shakes, beer & wine.

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Laid-back haunt featuring a wide beer selection, plenty of TVs & pub eats such as burgers & ribs.

1227 NW Galveston Ave

Laid-back haunt featuring a wide beer selection, plenty of TVs & pub eats such as burgers & ribs.

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Dear Irene

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Trendy fixture featuring a menu of seasonal seafood, grilled items and dumplings.

926 NW Brooks St

Trendy fixture featuring a menu of seasonal seafood, grilled items and dumplings.

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Casual, kid-friendly spot featuring sushi and other Japanese fare, some via conveyor belt.

744 NW Bond St C

Casual, kid-friendly spot featuring sushi and other Japanese fare, some via conveyor belt.

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The Lemon Tree

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Creative breakfast & lunch fare with craft cocktails, coffee & kombucha on tap plus a gift shop.

718 NW Franklin Ave

Creative breakfast & lunch fare with craft cocktails, coffee & kombucha on tap plus a gift shop.

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The Lot

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Chill outdoor hub with food carts, lots of draft beer & covered seating, plus regular entertainment.

745 NW Columbia St

Chill outdoor hub with food carts, lots of draft beer & covered seating, plus regular entertainment.

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Counter serve spot offering a variety of gourmet Argentine-inflected sausages in a bollilo bun.

1288 SW Simpson Ave

Counter serve spot offering a variety of gourmet Argentine-inflected sausages in a bollilo bun.

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Casual, Southern eatery featuring Nashville-inspired fried chicken sandwiches along with potato salad and mac 'n' cheese.

806 NW Brooks St

Casual, Southern eatery featuring Nashville-inspired fried chicken sandwiches along with potato salad and mac 'n' cheese.

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Trendy steakhouse featuring ranch-sourced meats and familiar menu items, plus a butcher shop.

2838 NW Crossing Dr Ste 120

Trendy steakhouse featuring ranch-sourced meats and familiar menu items, plus a butcher shop.

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Casual, welcoming pizzeria offering hand tossed pies, pasta dishes and desserts.

215 NW Hill St

Casual, welcoming pizzeria offering hand tossed pies, pasta dishes and desserts.

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Bustling, burger-centric restaurant dishing up chicken sandwiches, pizzas and more.

61147 S Hwy 97

Bustling, burger-centric restaurant dishing up chicken sandwiches, pizzas and more.

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Shinsei Sushi

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Contemporary shopping-center stop for Japanese raw & cooked fare, plus premium sake & happy hour.

63455 N Hwy 97 #35

Contemporary shopping-center stop for Japanese raw & cooked fare, plus premium sake & happy hour.

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CHOW

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Locally sourced American cuisine served at an artful & comfortable eatery with a full bar & patio.

1110 NW Newport Ave

Locally sourced American cuisine served at an artful & comfortable eatery with a full bar & patio.

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