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.

What a gem in downtown Bend. It is so unique with the beers that they have. I feel like I entered a…read moresmall pub somewhere in London. Bartenders are nice, beer is great. I will absolutely visit again.

We got a recommendation from a friend the Cellar. It was a super cute basement restaurant that…read moreserved savory pies. We ordered two Guinness and ordered our pies at the counter. The bartender was a solo act! As such, she did a great job taking care of everything. Our pies were good, and tasted fresh out of the oven.. we were also served British style baked beans (seemed to come right from a can), and potato chips. I recommend the Cellar because it is so unique. If you're in Bend, it's worth a visit.

We were staying the night at McMenamins in Bend while traveling from California to Washington, and…read moreone of the highlights of our stay was hunting down the speakeasy bar, The Broom Closet. Half the fun is searching the property for it--and don't worry, I won't spoil where we found it! Once inside, it truly felt like a hidden gem. The space is cozy and intimate, with comfortable places to sit and a full bar that feels tucked away from the rest of the property. It was especially festive during the holidays, with Christmas drink specials adding to the charm. I ordered the NA Merry Cherry, which was gingery, slightly spicy, and super refreshing--a great non-alcoholic option. My wife had The Countess and said it was absolutely delicious. Between the atmosphere, the drinks, and the fun of discovering it, The Broom Closet was a total win. If you're ever staying at McMenamins Bend, make sure you take the time to search for The Broom Closet--it's well worth the adventure!

One of my favorite stops every time I am in Bend. Its 100% iykyk. Finding it is fun, cocktails are…read moredelicious. A small and cozy spot that I love to visit. Trying to find it? Think about the name.

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.

Really fun place if you're looking for an upscale cocktail and a hip atmosphere connected to a…read morebunch of food trucks. Our bartender was wonderful at making great drinks and very friendly! The music was just right good background, not too loud. We chose a Bahn mi food truck which was wonderful.

Dogwood was a very fun spot in Bend that was warm, welcoming and had a great lineup of drinks. My…read morefriends and I spent a good chunk of the night here and it was well worth it. The karaoke was not only welcoming but also had some really talented people perform. The KJs are cool too. The one knock i'd give it is that some of the tables are these uneven half cut logs that will absolutely make a pint glass slide off. Small gripe. I will be back if I ever find myself in town again.

Bad news. Good news…read more Bad news first is this: The Drake has been sold to new owners and TONIGHT, APRIL 12, WILL BE THE LAST DAY OF SERVICE at The Drake with the original owner and the current menu. So if you're hankering for the mac n cheese or shrimp n grits or veg burger or any of the menu items, after today they are history. I started eating at The Drake in their first week of business and had many, many, many meals there over the years but things change and so, it seems, has the popularity of The Drake. Now the good news. The new owners are a trio and one of them is also one of the owners of the inestimable Ken's Artisan Pizza in Portland that opened its' Bend location last year. (Go! Even if you have to stand in line for 45 minutes like I did.) The first news of this ownership change was that they would keep the name and current focus of The Drake. But local television news reports that after The Drake closes today it will be reimagined with a new name and design and menu. The opening for the new place is currently said to be Memorial Day weekend. I don't live in Bend anymore but there is still a family home there and so I visit on occasion and knowing a "Ken's" owner is involved in the new enterprise may make me brave the wicked-bad downtown parking to try this new place. In the meantime, I remember how fun and delicious it could be to eat at The Drake.

Very nice place we were trying to do something out of the norm because this was our first year…read morevisiting Ben without kids. They had a nice happy hour and very good drinks on it. They were simple and well-made and relatively strong. Very cute little location seating wasn't an issue, even though we didn't make reservation reservations ahead of time Just overall a very solid little spot, we got some sliders and some other little sides and everything was put together well and price right. Definitely acquired a place so probably good. We didn't bring the kids.

My daughter recommended this place while I was visiting from California, and I'm so glad she did!…read moreWe were greeted by a friendly host and quickly seated outside. The location is beautiful, and the atmosphere was perfect. After a 3-mile hike at Smith Rock State Park, we were starving, and everything coming out of the kitchen for other guests looked and smelled delicious. We ordered the Flemish Beef Dip and the Lemon Tarragon Chicken sandwich, and we both really enjoyed our meals. Both sandwiches came with a generous portion of fries, too. I would definitely recommend this place and look forward to coming back the next time I'm in town!

Sweet Baby Jesus this is the best beer I've had in Bend. The food is good too (get the schnitzel…read morewith mushroom sauce and spätzle). All the beer is good but the beer lover in you should want the SHEPPLEKOFEGGAN all day long. The FNG would be the vice president of their beer list.

Food was great! Service was awesome! The vibe and ambiance was awesome! Definitely would come back…read more Played great music and had all of my favorite alcohol and beer! Tacos were fantastic! They were playing all the jams as well!

I only stopped in a for a drink but it was really good. The vibe was also chill. Good music, lots…read moreof TVs with sports on and it was decorated so cute for Halloween. I can't comment on the food but it looked like pretty standard bar food. Worth checking out if you find yourself in the area.

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!

This place was amazing! The staff were all friendly and the food was fantastic…read more We had four people and we couldn't finish the large order of poutine fries. It was really good though. The sausages were all great. Highly recommend!

The sausages are delicious and the variety of toppings is amazing. I tried out one of the best…read moresellers, the brisket burnt end sausage, with chimmichurri and sauerkraut (i know it was weird) but it was super tasty! The fries were great as well and the pretzel was massive, although a bit dry in the middle. Their outdoor seating has heaters above to keep all the seats in the house available even when it gets chilly. The service was great and the vibes in the whole place were really good, especially for a thursday night.