An unfortunate event lead to our trying this most excellent restaurant. A broken piece of artwork…read moreneeding restoration necessitated a trip to Bend, OR. Between the exceptionally good food at Hook and Plow, a most pleasant hotel experience, and a memorable trip to the High Desert Museum; our trip to Bend turned out to be a pleasure instead of the miserableness I expected. We had the Steak Tartare, the Chef's Board, the Blackend Crabcake, the Pear and Burrata Salad, and the Bone-in Pork Chop. We each got the cheesecake for desert and split the other dishes. This was more than enough for the three of us and we left full, happy, and with three large to-go boxes. The flavors of the various dishes were amazing. While all the dishes were vvery good, the standouts to me were the steak Tartare, the Pear and Burrata Salad, and the Cheesecake.

Had a second meal here, and unfortunately the experience lessened my opinion of this restaurant. I…read morehad the halibut, which was their "catch of the day". It was incredibly dry without any sauce, served with roasted potatoes (instead of mashed as advertised), and came with a little salad... there was no dressing on the salad, so it was really of no added value on the plate. I really wanted to like this place, but even the service is just a little "off" from my expectations. I sat for over 10 minutes with no contact from a server. No water. And the place had no air conditioning on a day that was 80 degrees. I don't think I'll give this place a third try, but I hope they can fix the problems. I like their concept and location.

Called to order take out. Was told could only do that on a website…read more Ordered fish and chips. Window popped up to asked if I wanted cole slaw. Clicked yes. Picked up order, brought home and found a small cup of slaw but NO FRIES. Called and were told since I selected slaw I forfeited the fries. The website DID NOT say it was either/or. Very disappointed. Was told that after ordering on website I should have called back to verify. WHAT??????

Just got in to Bend Oregon and right now is the season for Dungeness crab, so I checked out on Yelp…read morewere they would have fresh Dungeness crabs and Sebastian's Seafood & Specialty Market came up. So after unpacking we left to check out Sebastian's Seafood and sure enough they had fresh cooked Dungeness crabs in the cooler case, besides different types of poke and smoked salmon and fish, besides other fillets of fresh fish. They also carry other grocery and ready to eat items in the cooler section, besides the restaurant which they serve different types of seafood sandwiches and clam chowder bowls and shrimp cocktails and many other menu items. Staff were friendly and helpful! Shared parking lot with other tenants

Atmosphere: Food truck in a great little pod. The inside has some TV's and a bar. Outside has ample…read moreseating as well. Good vibes overall. Food: Food was good. Loved the Steelhead. Pasta was good, although maybe a little oily, but did not detract. Price: Maybe a little steep for the size and being a food cart, but overall pretty reasonable. Service: Food took a bit to be ready, but otherwise service was fine. Parking: Street parking. Could see it being challenging to get a spot but we had no trouble.

I tried everything today-…read more Fish tots - 9/10 - they come in perfect oversized cubes. So crunchy and tender on the inside with a marvelous dill ish dipping sauce Calamari fries-9/10- this took some getting used to texturally - you have to bite down and really cut a piece with your front teeth - as it is calamari after all but non the less it, likes its fish tot sister was a perfectly crispy on the outside tender on the inside sensation Fried oyster po boy - 10/10 truly a stand out - the oysters were fried just enough where they still remained tender and briney. The sandwich itself had the perfect amount of sauce to hold it together and just a touch of acid from the relish to keep it elevated and interesting. Shrimp po boy -10/10 Perfectly cooked shrimp and just the sandwich above - the perfect amount of sauce to keep it together without creating a soggy bottom. Super fresh ingredients. You can really tell that the owner put so much heart and intention behind these recipes and creative/ nostalgic inventions. I know excellence when I taste it and this place is just a cut above. Cheers to you and your fishy ways !

Waited 10 minutes to be told they don't seat service dogs…read more Which, btw, we offered to sit outside and they knew about the dog from the very beginning. They could have told us right off the bat rather than wait until our name came up on the waitlist to tell us. Also this is a clear ada violation but that's neither here or there.

After changing my mind and choosing this location because of the positive reviews, I honestly wish…read morewe had gone somewhere else. The service was horrible, the menu options were extremely limited, and they didn't even offer decent non-alcoholic beverage choices -- not even a diet soda. Looking back, after seeing the menu and being told there was no diet soda available, we probably should have left. Unfortunately, we stayed, and we definitely regretted it. Very disappointing experience overall.

My wife and I went to Anthony's for lunch yesterday, and apparently we need to get out more,…read morebecause we've been talking about that sea bass ever since. First off, this place is big. Fortunately, we were greeted quickly and escorted to our feeding corral before I had time to wander off and embarrass my wife. It seems like just about anywhere you sit comes with a great view. They've clearly put some thought into making sure everyone has something beautiful to look at, which took a little pressure off me. Our waters were filled promptly, and our waitress was attentive, kind, and welcoming. She had that perfect sense of timing that makes you feel taken care of without making you feel like you're under surveillance. We started with clams to share, and they were excellent. Everything tasted so fresh. Then there was the warm sourdough bread. Do not skip the bread. I went in thinking I was a reasonably disciplined adult, but apparently all it takes to dismantle that illusion is warm sourdough. We ordered the clams to share. The bread required a little more personal maturity. We both ordered the special, blackened sea bass, and this is where lunch became something worth writing about. A lot of places struggle with seasoning. Either the chef waves the spice jar vaguely in the direction of the kitchen, or applies enough to punish you for something you did in a previous life. Anthony's got it just right. The bass was juicy, scrumptious, and spicy, with enough seasoning to make every bite interesting while still letting you taste the fish. The rice was delicious and perfectly cooked, and the broccolini deserves some recognition of its own. Beautifully cooked and full of flavor, it actually earned its place on the plate. Usually vegetables are there so I can tell my wife I'm making good choices. This time I was happy to eat them. Best of all, the price was very reasonable for the quality of the meal. Fresh, excellent food, a comfortable setting, wonderful service, and lovely views, all without needing to schedule a meeting with our financial adviser afterward. Five stars, happily given. We will definitely be back. I'm already looking forward to being escorted to our feeding corral again.

While in Bend we stopped by the old mill district and decided to grab a light lunch…read more I ordered a clam chowder & Cesar salad combo which the clam chowder was very good and filling with lots of potatoes and clams, the Caesar salad was fresh and crispy, but the Caesar dressing was heavy and think like bottled dressing. I also needed to ask the waitress for crackers for the chowder, everyone was enjoying their chowder with soup crackers? It might now have been her day, because the other waitress brought over water and bread to other tables, but we sat with no waters, which we had to ask. And no bread? My wife wasn't too hungry so she split her hamburger sandwich with our daughter and they enjoyed their burger and French fries. The restroom were clean and the restaurant also clean and well maintain. The view is nice with the old mill town and people shopping and some rafting down the river. They also were pet friendly as they had customers with their pets sitting at the outside dinning area.

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.

What a find in Downtown Bend... Ok, my coworker was here before and suggested we go, and I'm glad I…read moreheard him. It was kinda late as we were at an evening conference event, and after a short wait, we were seated! Crowded and late is usually a good sign. We ordered some great cocktails to start and a Cajun BBQ Shrimp Appetizer. The cocktails were great and unique, but the BBQ Shrimp was amazing. It's not like being in New Orleans, but it's pretty close! And you better believe that plate went back to the kitchen spotless!!! That BBQ sauce was bomb, which means good apparently. For some reason, we switched out waitresses halfway through, which made tipping awkward. However, each was funny and friendly in different ways. That's always a plus when you've been on the road for 10 days or so and are feeling the wear and tear on travel and bougie food. For Entree's, he ordered a salad which looked amazing, and I ordered the blackened redfish and swapped the sides for fries and carrots. The fries were absolutely amazing, as was the redfish. So good... I wish the carrots were mushier (more mushy?). That's a personal preference. Waitress #2 highly recommended the carrot cake and assured us she wouldn't pass judgment on two dudes sharing dessert. I'm glad she did as it was one of the lightest and best carrot cakes I've ever had. And the carrots WERE mushy here. Then she had the entire kitchen staff come out and laugh at us for sharing (ok, she didn't, but that would have been classic). I enjoyed my time in Bend and this place would be on my list for a repeat visit if I'm ever here again. Loved it!

We saw the advertisement for Chelsea Rose seafood at Bend, Oregon and after driving down there the…read morefirst time we found out they only do pop sales once in a while! The other location is in Newport, Oregon on the waterfront across of Ripley's Believe it or not, they have a boat going down off the wharf and inside that boat they are selling fresh halibut, salmon and fresh live Dungeness crab. That is where finally we found Chelsea Rose Seafood in New Port where their main outlet is located! The staff was very friendly and helpful and picked out 4 of the largest dungarees crabs they could find and packed it with some ice for use to take back to Bend, Oregon! Everyone enjoyed them!

The frozen black cod and albacore were good but I was looking for fresh crab and fresh black cod…read more They referred me to Fish Peddler for fresh crab but they were closed. Ended up with cooked crab from Local Ocean.

Blacksmith is definitely one of the busiest restaurants in Bend, so I highly recommend making a…read morereservation! We didn't have one and ended up waiting a little over an hour for a table. Thankfully, they let you add your name to the waitlist so you can explore downtown Bend while you wait, which worked out perfectly since it's surrounded by cute shops and walkable streets. We came here to celebrate our two year anniversary, and it was the perfect date night spot. The atmosphere was warm, dark, and romantic with a rustic Western inspired feel that felt not overdone but fit Bend perfectly! For dinner, we ordered the scallops with the squid ink pasta. The scallops were perfectly tender, and while the pasta was a little on the greasy side, it was still packed with flavor. We also had a salad and the beef carpaccio to share. The carpaccio was delicious, though I think it would have been even better with a different type of crackers since the ones served were a bit too hard. Overall, the food, atmosphere and close location made for a great evening. If you're planning to dine here, definitely make a reservation ahead of time!

I'm a "meat & potatoes" guy. I can cook too! Except for my…read moreBirthday. I heard good things about "The Blacksmith" and made a reservation. I show up, had a great table, great drinks, food and dessert too. I had the "PAC. Northwest Ribeye, horseradish mashed potatoes, with the house sauce (mushroom). The steak was AMAZING! (You can have the sauce on the side, but why?) The thick (14oz.) steak laid half over the mashers, and sauce all over which is how I liked it. The mashed potatoes had the perfect blend of horseradish (not overpowering) that went well with my medium-rare steak. It was delicious and, boy I was full! Parking was like (well, you know Bend!) reasonable (no reflection on the restaurant) get there early and stake your claim! The service was amazing, the food was awesome (my steak was flavorful, juicy, and cooked to perfection!). Price $$$ It is what you'd expect for such a fine dining experience! My drink was (I can't remember the name) but was a crushed berry, whiskey, mint leaf, on ice, but very tasty! I want more! Kudos and compliments to everyone there for making my birthday dining experience so wonderful! My desert, a slice of chocolate fudge cake with vanilla ice cream!

Spork is amazing and hours the spot. Quick service and got my food within maybe 5 mins. It's so…read moresatisfying. I got the chicken, peanut tomato dish and love it. Wish they had more chicken things. I saw 3 meals with chicken. The happy hour is really great.

If you live in Bend or are just passing through, Spork is an absolute must-visit. The interior has…read morea cool, modern vibe that perfectly matches their eclectic Asian-Mexican fusion menu. The restaurant runs on a highly efficient counter-service model: you wait in line to order, and a server coordinates whether you want to grab a table inside or out on the patio. Once we were seated, our food came out incredibly fast. I had the Spicy Pork Noodles, and my partner got the Yellow Curry loaded with shrimp and pork belly. Both main dishes were packed with flavor, and the crisp cucumber salad was the perfect side to share. I also ordered a hard cider to wash it down. Everything was delicious from start to finish.

This restaurant is worth of it's 4.6 stars. The food is excellent…read more I had the special which was a braised lamb shank with mashed potatoes. The meat fell of the bone in a delicious sauce. My wife had the shrimp scampi which also had a delicious sauce and was full of shrimp. My son had the homemade raviolis which he finished in 2 minutes. It was served in a bolognese sauce, which was also scrumptious. Our server Alise was very nice and came multiple times to see how we were doing. She was very helpful. The atmosphere is very elegant and classy. Old World Italian. Very nice. Overall, a great meal.

Salute was highly recommended and they came through with flying colors on food, service, ambiance…read moreand location too. Had both the Prawns Amaretto & Spinach Fettuccine. Flavors and the quality of food are amazing with an excellent bar selection too. Italy is in Bend Oregon everyone and it's at Salute @ 1045 NW Bond St. Enjoy.