Baldy's Barbecue is reliably delicious. It's one of those places where you know exactly what you're getting, and it never misses. The portions make sense for the price, the quality is consistent, and you don't leave feeling ripped off. I also really appreciate that they package their to-go food cleanly and securely. Nothing spills, nothing's sloppy. Location: It's in a super convenient spot. I can call the order in from work, they tell me it'll be ready in 15 minutes, and we pick it up on the way home. Easy, no stress, and it still feels like a treat at the end of the day. Tips: The combos are the way to go if you want a ton of food and some variation. It's the easiest way to try a little of everything without spending a fortune. Don't forget the coleslaw and sides! Think ahead about buns and sides if you're planning to stretch it into multiple meals. We keep fresh buns at home and toast them for each round, then reheat the pulled pork and pile it on with coleslaw - so good and enough food to last us a few days. To pair, throw together quick nachos (tortilla chips, shredded cheese, sliced black olives) in the microwave for 60 seconds - pair with sour cream and salsas you like! At home, if you're heating the potatoes, add a little butter on top before warming them up. It keeps everything moist and brings the flavor back to life. PSA: I love that it's an older Bend staple. Baldy's hasn't changed in the 26 years I've been going, and I had no clue it opened in 2005 as well (according to Bend Source)! It feels good supporting a place that's been around for that long, especially with the cost and quality control that comes with good meat. Genuinely, it's the only barbecue spot in Bend that's never let me down (or given tummy-trouble's) - so yeah, let's support the locals that keep showing up. read more

Hits the spot! Stopped by on a lark after work needing a quick take out. They had a rack and two sides for $18, and I was sold. Upgraded to the onion rings which were far better than expected - that seasoning is a winner. Ribs were good, not overly sauced, and pulled apart relatively easily. I downed the whole mess faster than I should have, meaning it was tasty and easy to enjoy. Thanks for the meal, Baldy's! read more

The food was amazing! Our server Elvis L was attentive, friendly and helpful! We had the burnt ends, onion rings, and open faced pork/brisket sandwich! With Mac and Cheese! All good! We sat outside in the sunshine, with our dog, and enjoyed the afternoon! Our dog didn't even complain about tasting an occasional table scrap. Awesome experience! read more

Baldy's Barbeque - Onion Rings and Burnt Ends - Barbeque Near Me - Bend, Oregon

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Food was amazingly delicious. The ribs were so tender, they fell right off the bone. So good. Will be back again. read more

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Good food. Fast service, very friendly people. I was impressed with this place. Food was very good. Not my ideal flavor of bbq, but still very good and worth stopping by. Large portions for the price as well. Enjoyed the brisket and pulled pork. Lemonade was very good. Simple dining room with limited seating, thank goodness I came in on a not busy night. Staff seemed to know many of the patrons that came through, which tells me they come back, which I like to see in a restaurant. I ended up eating here 2x while I was in town for 2 weeks. I liked it good enough. read more

Door dash review; My dasher provided a good service. Ok, sooo, my first thought was I should've got more ribs, I'm real, sorry, I thought the value wasn't there.... But then, I ate them, lol, and then I thought again, I should've got more ribs, but the value was there. So I felt good about the purchase. Do I recommend Baldy's? Yes. Would I order their food again? Yes. Btw, I love their spicy bbq sauce, seriously. Yum Fall off the bone ribs read more

Baldy's Barbeque - Baby back ribs, sweet potato fries and coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Bend, Oregon

I visited this place for lunch with my Mom, since we try different places when I visit. The burnt ends are out of this world good - best item on the menu! I'd save room for ribs and chicken, but my favorite was clearly burnt ends. Definitely worth the money in my opinion for bbq on the west side. read more

Fantastic BBQ, best in Oregon. Great sauces and meat is super soft. Mon fat option is really good. Good service and clean place. If there is BBQ heaven this is the place. read more

Came into town today and was looking for some good BBQ. Baldy's fit the bill perfectly! Great BBQ ribs and brisket! Jalapeño corn bread delicious. Baldy's sauce was right on. Make sure you try Baldy's! read more

Stopped in for lunch. It's a very casual atmosphere. We ordered mixed greens salad, sweet potato fries, mac & cheese, and a brisket and ribs platter with honey jalapeño cornbread and coleslaw. Most of the food was good (I don't recommend the mac & cheese), generous portions, and fresh. The service was good as well. read more

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The prime rib was dismal. Tough as boot leather and sitting in a plate of au jus that looks like dishwasher they cleaned the grill in.

Food was perfect priced reasonable good service outside seating great experience. I highly recommend the burnt ends. The onion rings were cooked Perfectly. Mac & cheese was creamy. I have nothing bad to say our server. Went by Elvis he was great read more

Baldy's Barbeque - Open faced sandwich was delicious - Barbeque Near Me - Bend, Oregon

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Last night I showed up half an hour before closing. I was a little concerned that they would be closing up shop. However, not only did I get spectacular service, but the food was amazing. I ordered the ribs and brisket combo with beans and jalapeño cornbread. Everything was extremely flavorful and the meats had the perfect level of smoke. The ribs were tender and came right off the bone. I was asked if I wanted the brisket lean or fatty or a combination. I got the combination and it did not disappoint! The restaurant was clean, simple and well appointed. Music and decorations were homey but not kitschy. Just right. I would recommend this simple, no-nonsense, great service and spectacular food restaurant to everyone. read more

Baldy's Barbeque - Ribs and brisket combo with beans and jalapeño cornbread. (I had a couple bites of the brisket before thinking to get the picture.) - Barbeque Near Me - Bend, Oregon

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I can't believe this place only has 3.5 stars, we are from SoCal and pay 30+ bucks for baby back ribs. Baldy's baby back's are so fringen delicious, coleslaw and their beans are outstanding. I feel like the competition comes in here and gives them bad reviews, I hate to see this please blow up but well deserved and then I would have to wait an hour or two for my ribs. Tell em Don sent you, maybe a dollar off your beer( maybe) read more

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The ribs tasted great, but hardly any meat. They must order from a cheaper meat/rib company than in the past. We spent 55 dollars for meatless ribs and skinny portion of side dishes. Too bad. read more

The burnt ends were really good. 5 stars for that item. They were tender and juicy, not overly charred or fatty. If we go back, this is what we're going to order. The other items were ok, but not super spectacular. The brisket we ordered didn't have a good bark or a solid smoke ring. It was a little dry and a bit bland. Service was bit slow, which was a surprise because all they needed to do was slice the meat and give it to us. We probably waited about 20 minutes for them to do this. The restaurant was not very busy at the time, just 3 or 4 tables all sitting there waiting for their food. read more

Visiting Bend, Baldy's is a small place with even fewer parking spots available. Brisket sandwich was packed with great tasting wet brisket, with a side of potatoes Au gratin. The entire meal tasted great, did not eat the bread, didn't want a full platter of brisket, so it was just the right size. Others had the Mac and cheese with brisket and the Baldy Burger, which also tasted very good. The service was awesome even though we came in an hour before closing time and a large party of 8+ ordering ahead of us, the food still came out pretty quick. Prices are in line for bbq and we would visit again if we are ever in the area. Not a fan of the original bbq sauce, more on the vinegary side, which I do not prefer, but am sure others do. Still a place we'd recommend. read more

Baldy's Barbeque - Wet Brisket sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Ordered take-out to host dinner for friends at our condo while visiting Sunriver. off. the. hook. goodness. We ordered the ComboPack #1 which was plenty for 7 people and then some. Super delicious and fairly priced, I feel. This was our second time having Baldy's as we had dinner at this spot years ago. I was happily reminded of this as I pulled into the parking lot. It was great years ago and just as good this time (prob "better" 'cus we had more of it to gorge ourselves!) Thank you Baldy's - we'll be back!! :) read more

We were in town for one night craving some good barbecue and we found it at Baldys Pulled chicken sandwich and coleslaw were amazing fries absolutely the best My husband loved his brisket. Baked beans were not excellent, but they were still pretty good. When you add a little barbecue sauce to it. We will return if we're in town again read more

The best ribs, brisket & pulled pork I've had EVER! Talk about moist pulled pork! Rib meat falls of the bones with the perfect char! Brisket so flavorful! The sides were all delicious! AMAZING must have! read more

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I'm surprised by the negative reviews because we really enjoyed the food. Their hours are a little strange being that they open at 3. We got there at 2:35pm and we stood outside in shock that we didn't notice their hours.. but thankfully a nice man came out to let us in early which was appreciated! My husband and I both got their pulled pork sandwich which was delicious, lots of meat! Their max and cheese is good too, big serving. I tried their onion rings which were good but I wish I would have gotten their regular fries (which I stole from my hubby) because I'm not a fan of very thick cut onions.. other than that we give them 2 thumb's up! read more

Baldy's Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Absolutely amazing bbq place. Recommended by a shuttle driver for the river floats. The short ribs are a must. Highly recommend. read more

Unplanned visit, but so glad we decided to stop in. We ordered full rack of award winning baby back ribs (very yummy) The garlic mashers were garlicky perfection. Baked beans were baked beans ‍ (although the rest of my party felt they were delicious. Pulled Chicken sandwich was yummy. Cole slaw was delicious I ordered the wet (fatty) pulled brisket sandwich. Very flavorful, but I think next time I'll try the lean version. We also ordered jalapeño cornbread, that was sooo good even without adding butter. Everyone finished everything we ordered read more

In the area for the weekend and came across this place. Service was very friendly and quick. The food was the real deal . The Brisket and pulled pork melt in your mouth ! Both Bbq sauces are good too ! Side dishes are on point too. Will definitely be coming back . read more

Avoid. Total Rip-off. Baldy's used to be one of my absolute favorite restaurants in Bend. It is now probably my least, having had the following experience for the third time we are done. Their prices have gone up and their portions have shrunk. What they call a full rack of ribs is a joke, reduced easily by half what the portion had been pre-Covid times. I don't mind paying premium for excellent food, but quality of the ribs has gone down, the food is over-cooked, and as said the portions for what they charge are akin to a middle finger in your face: an outright rip-off. Yesterday was the last time I'll ever order food from or set foot in this restaurant. Telling everyone I know the same. What a shame too. This place was once great. read more

The Absolute WORST BBQ I have ever had. I thought that it would be great because people were actually patronizing the establishment. However there is no account for good taste. Some of these town folk probably have never left the state of Oregon or cross city lines. Even the sauce leaves much to be desired on your palate. I wouldn't even give this to a dog on the street. I think they got a pig on Ozempic. HORRIBLE!!! read more

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Central Oregon classic. Food is good for central Oregon bbq, not the best but definitely consistent and decent

We've been eating at Baldy's for years in the past, but haven't been since before Covid until tonight. We were very disappointed in the brisket. We ordered a half pound order and out of that, there were only 2 good pieces. It was very fatty and chewy. Very disappointed. If I were basing my review on just that, I would give a 1 star. I am giving a 3 star review because the pulled pork plates that my guests ordered looked amazing. read more

Bend - and Oregon in general - just does not do BBQ well, as any trip to the South, Texas or Midwest will confirm for you. Frankly, I don't understand it. Baldy's does win awards for best BBQ in Central Oregon, so there's that. - Brisket is solid, very tender but not real smoky. If you're looking for a pink ring, you may be disappointed. - Chicken is also good, but also not smoky. - Links are well above average. They come sliced, which is fine. - Beans merely average. - Cole slaw is above average. Could use a kick to take it over the top. The meats came with sauce on top even though they have two varieties on the table (which tasted OK but are fairly similar). Why does the kitchen put sauce on the meat? That's a question for any BBQ joint. I should have asked for dry. - Cold dining room during winter. They need to do a better job heating the place. - It's a little expensive for lunch. BBQ places tend to be pricey but I find Baldy's even more so. - Pepsi instead of Coke. I do not approve but you might. - Unlike a lot of BBQ restaurants (maybe not those in Bend), Baldy's is not fast casual. Full table service. A-OK. read more

Baldy's Barbeque - Combo: brisket, chicken, links, beans, cole slaw - Barbeque Near Me - Bend, Oregon

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Did barbecue at this restaurant is good. The barbecue sauce was tasty. The server and hostess were excellent. I opted to get the garlic mashed potatoes and baked beans as my sides. Unfortunately the baked beans were not cooked all the way, and the garlic mashed potatoes had zero Taste of garlic in them. Other than that, I would definitely try them again if I was in the area. read more

Fantastic BBQ, the ribs and brisket plus side made for a great Easter meal. Thanks Jeremy for steering us in the right direction for dinner. read more

Baldy's Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Bend, Oregon

This used to be a fast-paced hopping bbq place with great food. I stopped by the east side location yesterday for lunch, and a solid disappointing is what I have to leave here. The food was bland and watery tasting (except the Cole slaw). My friend's corn on the cob was so water logged and without taste. Literally, I saw water fall from the cob with every bite. I hope this was a one-off experience. read more

Good atmosphere and nice people. Not that big so if you have a big party go before or after normal meal times. read more

Baldy's Barbeque - Homemade Mac and cheese and smoked chicken really good - Barbeque Near Me - Bend, Oregon

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So for the last nine months, I have been working in Redmond and it seems like the quality of the food is going down. The atmosphere at the Redmond location is great. I stay in Bend and I stopped in tonight and spent 36.00 bucks and asked for this cherry crisp pie and the kid behind the counter every asked the owner if they still carried it because he wasn't sure and they went and looked and of course they did have it when I got back to my hotel, it states it comes with vanilla ice cream. I didn't get my vanilla ice cream. Now the reason, I know that it was the owner because I've seen him at the Redmond one a lot. Well, they're making it. I go to use the restroom. The dispenser for your paper towels almost fell off the wall. There was no paper towels in it. I let them know that I had to use toilet paper to wipe my hands off with. I don't think I'll ever go back was not one of my greater experiences there which is really sad because nine months ago when I first started coming over and working in Redmond it was the place to go. I went every day for lunch so that being said, I will go back to Redmond, after my experience here at Bend. read more

I just don't understand why this place has low reviews. The BBQ is fantastic! The sides are great! I see people complaining about portion size, but baby back ribs are just that - BABY. We get a full rack of ribs plus two sides and it feeds two of us easily with several ribs as leftovers all for under $30 even with upgraded sides. That's a great deal for dinner for 2! Mac and cheese is creamy smooth and tastes awesome with the addition of bacon and we LOVE the baked beans. Go get some ribs - you won't be disappointed!! read more

Despite living in Bend for over two years now, I still had not been to Baldy's. That changed when a group of friends wanted to run by there on a Friday for lunch. I could tell from the smells emanating from the front door as we walked up that we were in for a treat! We were seated outside and greeted quickly. A buddy and I decided to split the rib lunch special, a full rack of baby back ribs, bbq beans, and coleslaw for $17! Great deal! Other friends ordered the brisket and chicken sandwiches with fries on the side. Wings: These were ok. Decent size and the sauces were pretty good; really good blue cheese dressing for dipping. My only complaint is that these seemed low/slow smoked judging by the texture and color of the meat. I love smoked wings, but prefer them smoked briefly and then higher heat finished to crisp the skin a little more. I'd prob pass next time Ribs: Perfectly tender, fall off the bone! The portion was perfect to split with somebody for lunch also. The server brought two different barbecue sauces to the table but the ribs were perfectly sauced and needed no extra imo Sides: Pretty generic, not bad, but not stand out Brisket: Tender and juicy (I suggested my buddy order the 'wet' cut. I'd be down to order the brisket sandwich next time Cornbread: This turned out to be a let down for me. I wanted more honey flavor and a good bit more jalapeno flavor/spice. At least, it had a nice texture. Not a whole lot worse than dry, crumbling cornbread Overall, a pretty good middle-of-america bbq spot in Bend. The flavor of the food, combined with the portions and prices make this a win in my book. I look forward to taking my family there soon! read more

Was a little skeptic about trying because of the reviews but decided to give it a shot anyways. So glad we did! The food was delicious and the service was great. So sad we don't have one of these in Los Angeles. Hope to be back soon. read more

We ordered a full rack of baby back ribs and brisket with 3 sides. The ribs were tough and dry, definitely seemed overcooked. They were slathered with lots of bbq sauce but that didn't make them more tender or moist. The brisket was okay but not great. The sides were good but we were definitely disappointed in the ribs. Based on the other reviews posted here, it seems to be "hit or miss" on whether you get a good meal here. read more

we got burnt food, 2 items were burnt, when we tried to call, no answer, when we tried contacting someone via their social media page, nothing, you're better off going to a food truck and getting some food that isn't overcooked there read more

Really good Baby Back ribs! Got them with beans and coleslaw. Service is great. Setting outside is nice and shady.