Baldy&#x27;s Barbeque

Locally owned & operated

Casual dining

Good food - Strong drinks - the PERFECT Neighborhood bar!!…read morePeriod!! If there's a wait for a table - it's worth it!!!

I'm gonna give 5 stars simply for the unique and fun experience for fellow J-Dubs. My husbands one!…read moreWe were in the area recently and I thought it would be fun to take him here. We had no idea there was an actual J-Dub membership awaiting! We planned to buy a t-shirt or hat on our way out to commemorate our finding but then the real fun began! When my husband told the guy helping us (manager maybe, if not he should be!) the reason we came in, his eyes lit up and he asked with a confident nod "You a J-Dub?" ... and then honored him with THE one and only J-Dub family membership. Sadly, the owner wasn't in for a JD brotherly send off, but we'll definitely be back when we're in the area. Fellow J-Dubs unite and give this place some love. Even if you're not, it's still a fun place to visit. The hazel nut coffee is a must try!

Soft shell crab sandwich. Absolutely delicious. Cooked perfectly and the fries were great!

Wild blue crab roll

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Bend Brewing Company

3.8(761 reviews)

This was a fun spot to visit! The atmosphere sure is lively, lots of people, lots of noise, great…read morebrews, fun cocktails.. But what you really just cant be here, the seating area and the patio, incredible.... I also personally like the way they have the bar set up as an in/out. Pretty damn efficient way to get everyone served and keep them drinking haha. Food was solid, for a brewery, what you would expect. Hot and crispy fries, decent smashburger, nachos, etc.

We went to Bend Brewing Company because it was dog friendly. They have a lot of picnic tables down…read moreby the water which is great to bring a friendly pup. It is hard to find parking in that area. We went over the weekend and even after showing up a little later (1:30) the wait was 45 minutes for an outdoor table for 4. After waiting 55 mins and seeing more than 5 picnic tables outside vacant we went up to the hostess stand and she couldn't even tell us where we were at in the list (we had given our phone number when we put our name in). Then as they are trying to figure out how much longer we have to wait they continue to seat people who are just walking up outside. We finally get seated after an hour and then we have to wait another 10+ minutes to get kid menus (we had 2 kids in our party). Our waitress was friendly and got our drinks in right away. We ordered a pretzel for the table and the cheese dip was really tasty. One of our kids got a kid's cheeseburger and fries which were good. The other got a kid's grilled cheese which was on the smaller side with fries. We did a beer sampler which was a good way to check out several options. Overall rating would be 3.5 rating.

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Bubbly white

CURBBQ

4.0(108 reviews)

3.6 mi

Working our way through the menu: hot link, brisket, potato salad, and cornbread. Very Good! My…read morefavorite is the brisket grilled cheese. I want to try the pulled pork nachos next time.

I ordered from DoorDash and they just let someone take else's take it and will not give me a refund…read moreor remake my order this is the first time I ordered from them and will never do it again worst customer service ever!!!!!!!

The smallest order of tacos and cold fries.

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Lively Up Yourself

4.8(82 reviews)

2.0 mi

Upon entering the food truck area, we were immediately released by the soothing music playing…read morethroughout the nearby seating area. Hubby informed employee of his severe nut allergy and we were happy to learn that the only things that contains nut is their sour cream and peanut butter rub used for their seitan ribz. After looking at the menu for a few minutes, and seeing the list of ingredients for their vegan mac 'n cheeze sauce, I ordered the St. Louis Style Ribz with mac 'n cheeze and a special vegan Cuban sandwich with kettle chips while hubby ordered the classic mac 'n cheeze with tempeh. Upon picking up our food, we were impressed by the presentation of the food, the portion size and the combination of flavors. This vegan food cart is a must visit!

My favorite vegan spot! I am not vegan myself but I love this place. The bitchen' chicken sandwich…read moreis delicious. If you are in Bend or go to the midtown yacht club definitely give it a try.

Breakfast burrito is very big! Mac and cheese was delicious.

BBQ PLATE

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Quezo and chips

Deschutes Brewery Bend Public House

4.1(1.8k reviews)

1.3 mi

Had lunch here and it was awesome!! The soup and salad combo was delicious. The soup was…read moretremendously cheesy. Wow! The burger was cooked to perfection and the bun was fresh! Hubs loved his stout, too. Service was terrific and prompt. Would definitely return here for another meal.

We stopped here for lunch while in town for a conference. The food was your average brew-pub fare…read morewith nothing standing out as amazing, but it was good. Well, except the wings which were a little dried out, but still edible. The fries were hot and fresh, the Nashville chicken sandwich had a great spice and was freshly made, the size caesar salad was small, but fresh and flavorful, and the Margherita pizza was one you'd expect in a brewery, but won't make you think you're in Italy. We didn't partake in beer since we were off to work in the afternoon, but looking at the menu, I didn't see anything that was for me. I'm a wheat beer fan and didn't see anything that would entice me to return for a beer later.

9/28/26 FYI. Open kitchen.

Mac & Cheese with brisket and Cesar Caesar Salad - Large

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9/28/26 FYI. Open kitchen.

Brother Jon's Alehouse

4.0(293 reviews)

1.3 mi

I stayed in Bend during a road trip and stumbled upon this gem…read more The beer selection was great, featuring many local brews, and the food was also delicious. The place had a cozy atmosphere, but most importantly, the staff were friendly and knowledgeable about beers, something I really value in a beer bar. To be honest, I had gone to another brewery near the river in the area earlier where I was treated terribly by their bartender, and I was starting to think that was just the vibe in Bend. This spot completely turned things around and showed me how great the beer scene in Bend truly is. I highly recommend it!

After getting into Bend around 8:30p, we definitely needed some good food. Problem is, Bend doesn't…read morehave a ton of options after 9pm. A friend recommended Brother Jon's, their kitchen is open till 10. Classic old sports pub feel, plenty of beer taps to find something you like. Service was excellent, but they weren't too busy being late on a Wednesday. The food was actually quite surprising. Much better than your typical sports gastro pub. And the portions are crazy big! I was actually glad we skipped an appetizer! Which I never thought I would ever say... upgrading to house fries (which were great) is a $4 up charge. So be aware of that. I was surprised as most place charge $1-2.

Inside bar counter

Alehouse Buffalo Style Burger

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Inside seating

Crux Fermentation Project

4.3(991 reviews)

It's been awhile since I visited here and it has really improved. The outdoor space is so much…read morenicer and the turf eliminates the dust that at times would be circling through the air from the kids running around playing. The Italian sandwich, order inside, it delicious! The smash burger outside in the food truck is great! Their mimosas are the best in town!

After eight years, Crux is overdue for a review update. Biggest reason is that quite a few years…read moreago they expanded the place significantly, opening up the large room to the right of the bar that opens into the outdoor area. That room is equipped with restrooms, relieving one of my major complaints about a lack of facilities, as well as a second serving station complete with taps. Since then, Crux has significantly changed the outdoor area as well although I'm not certain it's an upgrade. It's a little too landscaped and way too much like a playground now. Locals have always tended to refer to Crux as 'daycare but with beer.' The last several times I've come here, the second serving station has not been in operation even though it looks to be still fully functional. Meanwhile the line to the bar serving stations is often long, sometimes almost out the door. Not sure why that is, doesn't make sense to have the capacity to more efficiently serve customers but not use it. All that said, the beer is still stellar and they continue to have a wide range of beer choices, the new(ish) large room has plentiful high-top seating (mobility challenged folks will need to venture outside), and the music is kept below ear-splitting volume. You can also sit at the bar itself although the vibe there isn't great - it's not like a neighborhood pub bar. Crux still has a kitchen. I used to order directly from them but have since transitioned to patronizing one of the several food carts outside. Being food carts, they tend to come and go so I'll not go into detail there. That said, the new Alpine Smash burger is fabulous. The other significant change in recent years has been with the location. A dispute with the property owners to the west resulted in the access road that way being closed, requiring Crux patrons to use the road coming from Second/Scott Street (or ride a bike). The west road is now open, maybe because the Jackstraw housing complex over that way is now completed and the road serves their tenants. RIP Spoken Moto.

Main Bar area

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Cider and beer

The Podski

4.4(53 reviews)

0.9 mi

Food truck courts are not that common from my neck of the woods. My sister lives in Bend and…read morerecommended this spot, I ended up spending a couple afternoons here in my recent road trip! They are host to a bunch of killer food trucks, AND they have a great bar serving a great collection of local microbrews. The locals are very cool and inviting of out of towners like myself! Old school Nintendo 64 Mario golf going on the big screen made this a fun place to hang out for sure! Go here.

When I travel, I don't normally go to the same place to eat at more than once. This was an…read moreexception. Food Cart Pods are not a thing where I'm from, so whenever I see one, it's pretty exciting. First of all, do all Cart Pods have names? I love this one; "The Podski", HA! Ok but beyond that, this place had so many delicious and unique options. We had Italian arancinis twice, a sampler of Pierogis, delicious oyster shooters and shrimp tacos. One thing we didn't get but looked awesome: I don't know if we missed out on some gem, but so many people were getting the burgers/fries from one truck. Also, so many other people were getting stuff from the Thai truck. And to top it off... the beer/cider station had an awesome deal. For about the same price you'd pay for a typical pint, they pour about 20 ounces of happy beverage into a taller than I expected glass. The picnic tables are colorful, there's a covered tent if you're feeling cold, people are friendly... it's just overall a great place to chill, drink, & eat.

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Kobold Brewing The Lair

4.4(22 reviews)

1.3 mi

The Lair is a rebranding of the former operation: White Water Taphouse. Or at least that's what I…read morewas led to expect. It's not quite that. Same arrangement - booths and tables arrayed inside with a pandemic-spawned sidewalk seating area outside. Order at the small bar at the back and choose your table. $6 pints and they have larger mugs. The primary - and significant - difference between The Lair and White Water was the latter offered up a wide array of beers from several breweries while The Lair now strictly pours their own (unless I missed seeing an off-brand tap). I consider Kobold beer to be middle of the (local) pack in terms of quaffability, so the new selection is a bit of a downgrade. Other changes include making the space darker and less sterile (more like a lair, I guess). New decorations are up and the electronic beer board is gone. They now offer a small sandwich menu. White Water sometimes hosted a popup poke-sushi operation. Not sure if that will happen at The Lair. Overall, A-OK but I will miss White Water.

Good beer and pizza. Strangely, it's the salad I keep remembering days later. The place is counter…read moreservice and very laidback. It was pretty empty on a Tuesday evening, but it seems like it would be a cozy place to hang out to play games during the winter.

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Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails

4.4(1.5k reviews)

•$$$

it was sooooo amazing the restaurant we were supposed to go to had a really long wait so we came…read morehere instead. the blueberry lemonade tastes like a pie in a good way obviously and the steak is perfectly cooked and not chewy at all. the servers are very nice and the wait doesn't take long!!!!!

I can hear on a whim, and after seeing so many glowing reviews…read more WOW!! I am so glad I decided to eat here. There aren't many opportunities to get creole style food in the northwest. The barbecue shrimp was stupid good. Like... if the sauce was available, I would buy it by the jar. It was everything you want. Rich with deep flavors, the right amount of creole seasoning and creaminess. I was told by the bartender that I should definitely try it. I was torn because I wanted to try so many things. The cocktails are all fantastic. The wine list is great. The servers are all very knowledgeable and helpful. This is a great spot that's not pretentious but would be fantastic for a dimly lit date spot, or even a casual date with a friend. They have a full bar, a unique menu, and indoor/outdoor seating. If I am back in Bend, this will be my first stop.

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BBQ shrimp

Oh the carrot cake, rich, smokey, walnuts, coconut ... Cream cheese frosting... You'll dream about it!

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Mark K.

16 years ago

This is my first negative experience review. I almost don't want to post it, but silence won't help much. If it were my restaurant, I would want to know. I ordered the pork sandwich and it looked great. When I took a bite it was little dry. It needed a little more sauce. I went to the counter and asked for a litle more sauce for my sandwich. She handed me a little cup of sauce and then asked for $0.50. I thought she was joking, so I laughed "with her". She said. "No, really it's $0.50". This was their answer to make wet, the dry sandwich they built. I have never heard of that. I felt ripped off, almost baited and upsold. I thought $6.00 was a real fair price for lunch. I was wrong, it's $6.50. I jusd didn't like the combination of a dry sandwich and the $0.50 upcharge. The combination makes it tough to go there again. I think I'm done. read more

Kelly P.

5 years ago

I used to think Baldys bbq was good. Not only has their food turned into fast food bbq that has sat under heat lamps but the owner is completely void of any professionalism. I called to ask if I need to pay for extra bbq sauce because of his attitude of " disgust" for my request of additional sauce as I was feeding a hungry family. Just answering my question he was super irritated. Then I asked how many corn bread come in an order and he hung up on me. After paying $70 and tipping $10 on a take out order , the owner demonstrated a high level of frantic behavior and instability while dealing with a simple call from a paying patron . I understand we are all under a bit of pressure when staffing is low , but your patrons keep YOU in business . read more

Bradly C.

9 years ago

Brought my brother and his wife in to Baldys Barbeque tonight. I have been there before a few times, but I live far from town. I have had their ribs multiple times. This time i ordered a new sandwitch they have, The Hog. Talk about huge. This thing was as big as my head. Very tasty too. My brother and his wife ordered the extravaganza. It said it would server 2-3 ppl. Thats a lie, it will surve I would say about 5ppl. No complaints here though. Lots of left overs. Anyway, I will go back. We enjoyed a good familey meal. read more

Brenda C.

12 years ago

My husband had seen a TV ad for your place...we Googled and found your website which says you are located at 950 Veterans Way, corner of Vet's Way and Airport Way, Redmond. No such thing! Google your own map to street view! Pretty much sagebrush only! We ate at Oregon Pancake, which was the next place we came to! Don't you think you should fix this? Where are you?? And guess what? I tried to send this comment to you via website, but that feature is broken and said sending for 10 minutes; I gave up! read more

Brian N Chris S.

12 years ago

Depends on the cook I think rather you get AMAZING food or GOOD food. Either way this is one of our faves! The food is hot and full of flavor. We could never decide so we got the 4 meat sampler. Your not going to go wrong with any of it. Everything was very tender and cooked just right. Service is exceptional rather it's just the 2 of us or we have an arm full of kido's. We got the help we needed to have an awesome dinner. Not to mention the price is perfect! Love you guys! read more

Ashton F.

9 years ago

Back for the secound time this week. I arived a few minutes before they opened and the staff let me in. They just brought me a really good peach ice tea. I didnt relize they had flavor tea before. The chicken special is killer and only $10. It is pink and red in the middle but the staff told me all about their smoking process that makes the meat the color it is. Facinating. Anyway, if you havent been here before ypu should try it. Price is low and staff accomidating. read more

Daphne D.

165

10 years ago

Horrible service and horrible good. Stole money from my account as well. Have to cancel my card because they would not take the charge off my card saying she didn't know how. Inexcusable. If you don't know how have someone else do it. Have not returned phone calls or gotten back to me about it and now I have to cancel my card and get a new one all because of poor training read more

Danita R.

12 years ago

We were traveling from Eugene and looked on Yelp and saw this place and gave it a try. We give it 5 stars! We shared the BBQ Extravaganza. This meal will easily feed 4 normal hungry people or 3 ravenous hungry people. It's a great way to get a taste of their BBQ selection. read more

Jay J.

10 years ago

When u have to cut brisket with a knife, there is a problem! I admit BBQ is hard but coming from the south, this place should be outta business. I will never go there again, as I am fine with waiting for the real deal. read more

jesus g.

169

15 years ago

Used to be a 4-star place. 3-stars is generous considering the last few meals I had there. Place went downhill.

Owen M.

2 years ago

It was ok, I ordered 10kin before they closed so I assume it is better during the day

Bea S.

1290

1364

13 years ago

Rib special for $10. The ribs were delicious. Much better than on the East Side.

Sean Z.

12 years ago

Average. However, the value was good. Staff very friendly. You should try it.

Jose G.

13 years ago

great food solid staff the best corn pudding good atmosphere keep it up guys.

Maria P.

Elite 25

106

13 years ago

We were visiting from California. Great BBQ, great value, and great service!

Richard S.

14 years ago

Great food, great service, great BBQ environment. Only wish they had bibs.

Britney H.

Elite 21

156

101

15 years ago

Uh not my favorite at all. Don't like eating there.

Laura M.

6 years ago

This is a full rack!? Very dissatisfied. read more

Matt N.

13 years ago

Good food, good size portions!

Paige C.

11 years ago

Super great- love this place

Baldy's Barbeque - bbq - Updated October 2026

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Sooooooo good !!! 3 adults and we all loved our food !! The only thing that was just ok was the…read morecorn on the cob. But everything else was delicious!!! Service was great . She was friendly attentive and food was delivered quickly. The only negative is I wish the servers were a bit more standard oriented. Bringing glasses with their fingers around the top and rolling silverware where I could see you touching more than just the handle. Big no-no. But I just wiped off my stuff with wet napkin to make me feel better about it my only recommendation is I know food costs are high but they could offer a little cornbread basket for table. I'd pay a few bucks to nibble on that as a starter . Will definitely go back. Oh and the place is really low key cool inside.

Brought my buddy in from PHX, I'd been to Baldy's several times. We went on Thursday night which…read morewas Rib Night. The ribs were incredible!!! Full rack $15 and 2 sides, all were great. They were shorthanded with staff but the bartender and server rocked it. Iv'e been to dozens of other rib joints and Baldy's still stands out, followed by Big John's BBQ in Page, AZ then Lake Chelan Winery in WA.

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Full Boat! They just also started adding BBQ smoked chicken in addition to all of this on the…read moreplate. Best BBQ in Bend hands down that well represents Central Texas. 53 bucks for this, my lady and I always have leftovers. So it's worth it. They also have a $45 plate that is just as shareable. Always show up mid day for open pool tables, cornhole, buck hunter and a crowd of slim to none. Hats off to the guys who get it done here, both bartenders and cooks.

Ordered the brisket sandwich that comes with tallow fires. I also added an order of the mac and…read morecheese. The sandwich was pretty good but maybe just too "busy" with the sauces. True brisket should carry the cart on its own, with no or minimal sauce. In this case the sauces just took too much attention away from the well smoked meat. The fries were great as they are fried in tallow and looked to be fresh cut. The Mac and cheese was pretty decent and the accompanying salsa (?) it was topped with wasn't necessary. Hattie's is located inside the Cross-Eyed Cricket which is a pretty cool place, at least during the day time when I have been there. Plenty of TVs to watch sports and a nice bar. The bartender was great and very friendly.

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Amazing food some of the best BBQ around in central Oregon. They just need more trucks and a bit…read morebetter info on where the trucks are

This is a review for the Bend Food truck location-…read more Amazing food and friendly service! I had the brisket sandwich. It fulfilled all of my brisket cravings and exceeded my expectations! My husband had the pulled pork sandwich with hand cut fries, also soooo good! We will absolutely be back!

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Wings used to be more crispy fried and not drowning in sauce. Texture was slimy baked (like…read morepre-baked frozen wings from the grocery store) and felt like we used a half a roll of paper towels due to all the sauce to eat a 12 piece wing. However, the shoestring fries were excellent as always.

First and last time coming here. The chicken is overpriced and underwhelming. $17 for a 5 piece is…read moregreedy but damn, they're greedy with the seasonings too?? Chicken is SEVERELY under seasoned and dry. You could basically get the same thing from safeway's deli across the street for $8-10. The bbq sauces taste like the different varieties of "sweet baby ray" sauces. None of it tasted housemade or special. The "hot" sauce is just a spicy buffalo. Don't know how the other locations are but for this one, save your money and time.

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