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Broken Top Bottle Shop & Ale Cafe

4.0 (255 reviews)
Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Moderate noise
Good for groups

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Old fashion and Arnold Palmer
Adriana F.

Our server, Sherrie (not sure how to spell it) it was fantastic. I was so tired from our hikes and journey from Crater Lake, rain on and off, lightning, and flooding street on this strange city of Bend, that I was feeling unease and anxious. Sherrie's friendly attitude and smile was refreshing. I had an old fashioned - tasty, good balance, and right amount of ice. We shared the 1/4 Rack Baby Back Ribs & Kettle chips and House Smoked Tri Tip salad. Wow.... Excellent food and from a Pub. The ribs were cooked to perfection, fall off the bone and like butter and the home BBQ Sauce is the right amount of sweet and spices. The salad was generous serving of fresh organic crisp mixed greens, julienne apples, spiced almond and a Goat cheese croquette that made this salad very special. Well, we were favored again as we stumbled into this gastronomic Pub gem.

Lunch and a beer...
Rick J.

Pretty much a fan, laid back and off peak hours very relaxing and for sure, nothing fancy. Great beer selection but I am not much of a beer drinker so all I see are lots, hundreds, of bottles and taps. Cheers. The location: kind of hard to park at times, ok, really impossible to park most times. Not really sure what the dealio is? yoga or college parking but it pretty bad. This is why we had never visited, but today there were spots open and like magic, a new customer! This location has had some great restaurants in the past, but this one seems to have a good following. Ambiance: Not so much romantic, but fun. Service: Waitstaff were friendly and ordering was quick as was food delivery, but there were only 4 tables. Food: Average but perfect. Nice menu with lots of selections but mostly what one may expect form a locals beer hangout. There were a few healthy options. Value: $$ it was a bit expensive for what we ordered, but it's Bend so we just suck it up. We will be back, if and when there is parking.

B Hoisin Tofu Bahn Mi Sandwich
Hannah W.

The tofu bahn mi sandwich was mediocre at best. The bun to tofu ratio was out of proportion. You are basically eating a bread sandwich. I ended up taking the tofu out completely and ate it plain. A classic bahn mi includes vegetables, chili, and mayo. I would double the amount of tofu and add cucumbers and cilantro for additional flavor.

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Randall T.

Random stop for quick bite. Great atmosphere and service. Tons of craft beer in the bottle or on Tap. Had the Pazole which was fantastic and a Ruben which was equally good I will be back

Mahi Mahi tacos
Robin S.

- Nice long bar with several side tables. - Good happy hour specials, especially the $0.60 wings - Vegetarian friendly - No loud music Beer: - Not a huge tap list and it's dominated by beers I don't care for. There's normally enough to keep me happy but on one visit, there were only two out of the dozen or so that I'd order. Quite a few are too high in alcohol for me. Food: - Mahi mahi tacos are solid, perhaps a bit bland. They would do well to offer a salsa or pico as well as hot sauces. - Mango sriracha wings very good. Both mango and sriracha are subtle. - Tahini garlic wings OK. Not my favorite but they're good for something different. - Veggie empanada: menu said empanadas but you only get one large. Very good. - Turkey Reuben is very good. One of the better I've had. - Mac and cheese - ordered as an extra-cost side for the Reuben - was top tier. Maybe the best I've had and having lived in the South for many years, I've tried a lot of M & C. This is really good stuff. It's also a huge side dish. Service is good, mostly. When the counter gets busy with bottle shop orders, your server may get distracted for a while. During winter, folks coming in and out of the side door to the patio let a lot of cold air in and the door is very close to the bar. So if that bothers you, choose your seat accordingly.

Spaghetti Squash Lasagna
Sean G.

Great spot to grab a drink and enjoy some brews with friends and family! We enjoyed the laid back atmosphere, easy to hold conversations but lively enough where we had a great time! Definitely will come back and try more items off the menu - we enjoyed the Spaghetti Squash Lasagna and the House Smoked Tri Tip Steak Salad, both were flavorful and tasty :)

Appetizers for dinner? You betcha!
Marla G.

I've never had a problem parking since day one! I've been semi regular since they've opened. The menu is extensive. I tend to stick to some of my favorites as pictured. They had me at Brussels sprouts NOT fried.. tempeh and one of their many amazing sauces. I like the tahini garlic the best for dipping. Once you look at their menu you will know you can find some thing for everybody. Tonight they happened to have many dark beers on tap which made it easy for me to mix two that went together nicely. They are accommodating, courteous, patient and the food is always consistent and delicious. When they make vegan soups, you can bet it's about the best you can find in Bend.

Dollar wings on Sunday

Best wings in town! Been a regular for over a year and this location is great! You have to come in on sundays and get the dollar wings! Make sure you try the tahini garlic! Angela should be serving there at that time and she is awesome! Holly is one of the best cooks in town! 10/10

House Made Veggie Burger, Roasted Beet Salad, Hoisin Tofu Bahn Mi Sandwich
Sergei S.

We came here for dinner and it was only ok. Pros: - Good beer selection both on tap and in bottles. Not a lot of stuff from Bend, but there are plenty of other places with Bend beer - My wife enjoyed her tofu bahn mi Con - Expensive for the quality. With tip we paid 60 for a salad two entrees and two beers. - Beet salad was bland, veggie burger was a bit burnt, and the Brussels sprouts I paid an extra $4 for we're also bland

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Service is great. We have been going here for a few years. The spaghetti squash lasagna is honestly one of my favorite meals on earth!

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Service was great. Didn't know about this place up I till recently! I'll tell others about it.

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Good beer selection and Riesling was perfectly sweet. Good service, not too crowded, good for kids. Food was good.

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Good food, fun ambiance, especially the outdoor seating in nice weather. Awesome selection of beer!

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Best vegetarian AND beef dishes in town, plus an amazing wall of bottled beverages and rotating taps of hard to find stuff.

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