Country Catering

Baldy's Barbecue is reliably delicious. It's one of those places where you know exactly what you're…read moregetting, 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.

Hits the spot!…read more 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!

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Onion Rings and Burnt Ends

J DUB

4.4(713 reviews)

Locally owned & operated

Casual dining

Just tried J Dub for the first time. It was excellent! As a family of 6 it can be hard to eat out…read moreand not break the bank. J Dub had great food and very reasonable prices, especially the kids meals which were a great size and only $6! I also loved that they serve breakfast all day and I got the Cowboy breakfast for dinner and it was amazing!

Great selection of creative yet classic breakfast lunch and dinner options, appealing to the brunch…read morecrowd yet also such great vibes you could bring your grandmother! Parking is tricky but the blocks are short. Connor was a perfect host! We both loved the cowboy breakfast, eyeing the new special pork belly tacos. Will be back!

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

Wild blue crab roll

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Deviled egg of the day ..oh helz ya

Bend Brewing Company

3.8(737 reviews)

1.5 mi

Having a good IPA right next to Deschutes River was really cool. I enjoyed the outside area with…read moreplenty of space and seating. The inside looked spacious as well. Super convenient location and a great place to grab a drink before our dinner reservations.

We went there after visiting Silver River Resort, we went there to see the light show and after was…read morerecommended to go to Bend Brewing Company for some good fish & chips. My wife and daughter ordered the fish & chips and both were very disappointed with there order, because the fish batter was not crispy and more doughy, the French fries was tasty it didn't come out hot but was good & tasty. I had a chili and corn bread and it came out Luke warm which even the cheese didn't melt, I asked. The waitress was very nice and offered to heat it up and got me a new one. The corn bread was cold dried and hard which was not very tasty. The waitress brought out another chili & corn bread which was hotter, but by that time I was pretty full of the pull pork nachos. The Pull Pork Nacho was good and the portion was a good side. The beers were terrific and worth ordering and they gave a good variety of beers to choose from. The waitress notice that I hardly ate the chili and took it off the bill and apologized about the cold chili. Service is outstanding

BBC Smashburger

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Bubbly white

CURBBQ

4.0(109 reviews)

2.0 mi

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Curbbq has been an excellent go to for many years. The brisket grilled cheese is top notch and the…read morenachos are excellent as well. The staff is full of kids for the most part but they do an excellent job providing good service. They also have a soda machine unlike any other food truck ive ever been.

Food is great!! I had to give a 3 star as owner keeps all the tips customers leave on credit cards…read more He doesn't give to people who work in the food truck for him. Please don't leave credit card tips.

The smallest order of tacos and cold fries.

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Lively Up Yourself

4.8(82 reviews)

1.6 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(1.7k reviews)

I had to come to the original Deschutes!…read more Came in on a Saturday midday for a beer and snack. Easily sat at the bar. Cool vibe to the original brewery! Enjoyed the Fresh Haze IPA. The bartender let me try two but that was my preference. The pretzel was delicious. I'm not a huge beer cheese fan but it was hot and delicious with the mustard around the outside. We were curious about the cask beer which apparently is warm (or room temperature) and flat- not what you look for normally in a beer! The nice bartender let us try it just out of curiosity- not for me! I'd come back to try lunch or dinner.

These days it's getting harder to find a veggie burger that isn't full of chemicals and trying to…read moresimulate "meat"; so we were thrilled when we came across Deschutes that had a veggie burger that was made from jackfruit and pinto beans! Yay! It was the best veggie burger my husband has had in a long time... he added avocado and vegan cheese (which did make it a bit pricey). Awesome that you can do many different sides including regular fries, Cajun fries, salad, chips, and more options... do wish they had onion rings however. I got the hummus plate which was good but not the best I've had. It came with a baguette which was more like garlic bread so I would have, personally, liked pita more. It also had a few olives on the side with a red pepper type sauce. I got it with no pickled onions. They had a great beer selection and even a few tasty non-alcoholic beers. Also had kombucha on tap which was delicious (from Humm). Everyone working was super sweet and the vibes were relaxed and casual. Our food came out quick and exactly how we ordered it. They also seemed to have spaces for larger parties, too. They also have a little gift shop if you wanted to pick anything from shirts, to bottle openers, to beer candles and more! Would come back again!

10oz bachelor bitter

Mac & Cheese with brisket and Cesar Caesar Salad - Large

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Red Nitro Beer

Brother Jon's Alehouse

4.0(287 reviews)

First day in town (found this suggestion from a local Bend blog), and pleased with staff,…read moreatmosphere, and food. Wide variety on food menu, several OR taps available, as well as full bar. TV's available for March Madness. Outdoor seating available as well. Children welcome! Parking somewhat an issue.

Brother Jon's is my go-to spot downtown when I want great bar food and a good atmosphere. The food…read moreis some of the best bar food in Bend, the service is always solid, and the staff is friendly. It's also a perfect place to watch a game and hang out with friends. Great environment, good drinks, and consistently good food. Definitely one of my favorite spots in Bend.

Inside bar counter

Cajun Salmon Sandwich with a side ceasar

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Inside seating

Crux Fermentation Project

4.3(981 reviews)

0.9 mi

My absolute go-to for 'Sundowner Hour' after mountain biking at Phil's trail. Watching the sunset…read moreover the Cascades with a Crux pilz in hand while the dog crashes on the lawn is peak bend. Bring a blanket if you're coming on a weekend because the picnic tables fill up fast.

Still solid after all these years. We Love their porters and my hubby loves their IPAs. In the…read morepast, this was such a hip tasty industrial brewery with indoor outdoor seating. Serves food and also may have a food truck open. Our last visit we enjoyed the bowl of chili and Caesar salad was all A-OK. The staff was helpful even when busy. Interesting to note, it's like all the beer drinker mt bike folks that used to all come here years ago just happened to grow up and have kids at once, so now it definitely has a very kids playground scene, but I still think it's cool here. (Just go inside to avoid the mayhem. lol!) It's sweet that they create a fun environment outside there. A suggestion maybe would be create a small section outside. that's a no kid table for sunshine and drinking too. ;) it looks like they're making good use of their space. I noticed many changes since the last visit. Looks like they have a party room you could rent, lots of fun well designed swag for purchase, ect. Crux will be always be on my brewery list for Bend, I will perhaps just avoid peak weekend hours. Cheers!

Main Bar area

Cider and beer

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Whipped feta

The Podski

4.3(51 reviews)

1.2 mi

I love Podski -- the beautiful thing about food trucks is everyone in the family gets something…read morethey want! I love the thai food truck there, my food has always been delicious, and the portion size is huge. I normally can eat it for lunch AND dinner the next day haha.

Thai food was fabulous and it paired nicely with a cold Rainier. Great place to go in the summer.read more

Exterior

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Kobold Brewing The Lair

4.4(22 reviews)

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.

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.