What a fantastic meal and experience! From the warm welcome, inviting decor, and relaxed…read moreatmosphere, we immediately got the sense that we were among friends. Nick took excellent care of our group of 4 - he knew the menu and ingredients and made great suggestions. He brought water to the table and included lemons and cucumbers as well. It's a small touch but one that lets you know this would be a well curated experience. Great options for drinks from beers to cocktails. Do not skip the bread and butter - again sounds simple but the local bread was perfectly toasted with creamy salted butter. All of our meals were some of the best food that each of us has ever had. The seafood chowder got rave reviews, the burrata salad was fresh and bright, and the short rib with Tillamook cheddar polenta was outstanding. Even simple fries were elevated by being served in a cast iron skillet with locally made ketchup and mustard aioli. Every person loved their meal and the incredible service continued throughout. A must in Bend!

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.

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.

Great meal at Zydeco this past week. I had been wanting to visit Zydeco on a trip to Bend, and…read morefinally we made it. We were going to the War & Treaty concert at the close by Tower Theatre, and we made an early reservation at Zydeco. We were there on a Tuesday night and I had the Tuesday feature...the Fried Chicken Thighs. It was perfect. What also stood out were the Cheesy Grits served with the chicken. It was so good. My wife had the Risotto and added Tofu. They grilled it to perfection. We also enjoyed the oysters, bread, and salad with out meal. Key Lime Pie for dessert was the perfect ending to a great evening. Our server was also excellent as she was timely, efficient, and quite engaging.

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.

We went to Bend, Oregon to have a brunch at Currents which is located in the River house lodge…read more The set up is really nice and the view outside along the river, they also had live music playing while we had our lunch. I had the smoked beef brisket hash, because the special of the day they sold out. The smoked beef brisket hash was okay, I was expecting a smoked flavor, but didn't seem to have it. My wife had the soup & salad combo and she enjoyed the hardy soup with the flavor and the salad was a Caesar which was fresh and crispy and tasty. Our son in law enjoyed his tuna melt and Caesar salad very much and cleaned everything that was on his plate. Our daughter had the cheese fondue with bread chucks, but hardly touched it. We also shared the baked bread with virgin olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette which was very very good. Also we shared the vegetable platter with 2 different types of humus which also was very tasty and delicious. And we also shared the fried green tomatoes with a buffet type of sauce and it went really well. If you like a nice relaxing and scenic place to enjoy and relax and have a good meal, you should try currents. The restroom is clean and well maintained and the restaurant area was clean. The staff was nice and service was good.

I would give this a 3.5 stars. I had a buttered rum which was delicious. And I had the chorizo…read moreflatbread - the flatbread itself was a great texture which perfect chew. But the combo of the cheese and chorizo and hot honey was actually just ok. My cousin ordered the pepperoni flatbread and same thing - it was a solid flatbread, but didn't stand out. The servers were great and patient. It wasn't too busy,so once we ordered, our food came out pretty quickly. You can sit at the bar, you can sit at high tables by the bar, or you can sit at a table away from the bar/TVs. There were outdoor seats as well. It's a casual spot with great views along the water.

Wow-what an excellent experience! From our server Jesse who took great care of us to the unique…read moreflavors..chef's kiss-muuuwah! Seared Foie Gras - Sparrow brioche, berry spread, toasted pistachio, 15yr balsamic... was on a fluffy brioche with a berry jam that made for an unexpected mix of sweet and salty. The ahi tuna tostada had a creamy sauce the made me wanna change my order and fill up on these..soo guuuud. Seared Albacore Crudo - Yuzu calamansi ponzu, shiso, scallions, crispy garlic, togarashi, pumpkin seed oil. It was a fresh and citrusy flavor with a spicy aftertaste. Such an explosion of flavors. Seared Diver Scallops - Snap peas, summer squash, black pearl mushrooms, red coconut curry, sunflower sprouts. The scallops were large and juicy with a curry sauce that was similar to Thai curry. Ambience is eclectic with a vibrant hip vibe. A definite treat night!

Stopped in for a couple cocktails and they were able to accommodate us without a reservation. It…read morewas beautiful inside and loved all the colors and decor. It looked like a cute date/occasion spot. Our server was great and helpful with recommendations. I tried the Dear Irene and Side Piece cocktails. Everything was well balanced in flavor. The passion fruit foam was the best and appreciated the drinks being unique. We came here bc someone had spoken highly of the bathrooms ha, and they also were clean and colorful. We didn't have time for food but everything we saw coming from the kitchen looked delicious. Cocktails were all excellent and would definitely come again.

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

The very best part of my meal was the service I received today. Jennifer was AMAZING. She is really…read moresweet snd seems to genuinely care about each other customers. She was accommodating and really knew the menu so well. They have a special deviled egg each week and this week was a balsamic reduction and sun dried tomatoes. It was delicious! Great texture on the filling. Paired perfectly with the picketed red onion. 8.5/10 The clam chowder is some of the best clam chowder I've ever had, hands down. It's packed with so many clams and potatoes! Great depth of flavor. Perfectly creamy. It was just the cup of soup I needed on a cold day. 9/10 The PNW elk burger was not my favorite item I've ever had. Not pictured is a Marion Berry jam under the patty, and that jam was very very saucy, it ran all over the plate and soaked through the bottom bun too much to the point where the bun became mushy and fell apartment. It was too overwhelmingly sweet, I couldn't even really taste the elk. I think if it had everything else minus that jam, it could be a very successful dish. Their food is still really good, just this dish was not it for me. The restaurant is casual, and they have a bar section as well. They've got breakfast all day and they've got a great selection of beers and drinks. I would definitely come back here!! It really feels so welcoming there. It's one of those places you could really enjoy having a few friends get together.

Lady Bird is easily one of my favorite spots. The Happy Hour is absolutely the way to go, and the…read morefood is outstanding. The Fluff Head mushroom pizza is incredible--perfectly cooked with amazing flavor, and one of the best mushroom pizzas I've had. The burrata with peaches is another must-order. The combination of creamy burrata and sweet, fresh peaches is simple but unforgettable. The atmosphere is welcoming, the service is always great, and every visit has been consistently excellent. I can't recommend Lady Bird enough. I'll definitely be back.

Went to grab a drink the night we went to see Train. Long blonde ponytailed hostess really sets a…read morebad tone!! You have 2-3 open little tables out front... she claims you can't sit or grab a drink since you are understaffed. So then you have 3 open chairs at the bar and she is himming and hawing about if we can sit at those. It's first come first serve I thought. Then they are holding a chair for a bf/hubby to arrive for over an hour. Wait... it gets better we order a pizza and some drinks.... Ask for cheese and peppers from the brunette with tattoos and feathered hair with large glasses for those and she says, we are OUT OF CHEESE!! GTFO!! Charge people if you all are so cheap!! You can do better Lady Bird!! Whomever is the actual main manager needs to train the front house better. Anthony the bar manager was a delight and super kind. That is how you should Treat people.

Food and drinks were so good! Our waitress Endica was the best, she was so knowledgable and so…read morecool! She also gave us some great recommendations for sight seeing, totally made our night!

Great experience at Deschutes Brewery on Wednesday. We selected Deschutes Brewery as the place to…read morego for lunch before driving back to Portland. Great choice. Endica (sp?) was the highlight. She was so friendly and accommodating. She has been at the Public House for five years, and she represents the restaurant in an excellent way. My wife had the Tomato Soup and Small Salad. The tomato soup was perfect. We couldn't figure out the seasoning, but Endica mentioned it was produced with coconut milk. That made sense as it was excellent. I had the Nashville Chicken Sandwich, (minus the heat) and it was also excellent. The accompanying french fries were addictive. We finished these. Endica commented that they were hand cut, and they were so uniformed. I also must say it impressed me that she didn't charge me for the tartar sauce for the fries. The tartar sauce by the way was so good as well, and Endica said that most menu items are made in house. Many restaurants do charge me, and it perturbs me. We would definitely return when we come back to Bend.

Outstanding service and food I had the eggs Benedict the…read moresauce are really good Latte coffee Minor complaint difficulty getting up and down the stairs I'm handicap. There's a ramp that's all the way around behind the building too far a walk. James service was very helpful Dog friendly

Holy portions! First time visit for us, and I must say the portions were insane. Probably could…read morehave split one meal between 4 people! Normally that's not a problem but we were traveling so didn't get to take all that delicious food back home with us. Funnily enough I overheard the manager speaking to another couple and mentioning you can order half size portions which is pretty convenient. Food was tasty! Service was decent (felt like the waitress said "perfect" one too many times and also asked us on 3 different occasions where we were from). Outside of that we'd definitely come back to try some of the other items on the menu. The bakery looked tempting as well!

Our server, Nicki greeted us immediately and took our drink order. The beer and menu selections are…read morenumerous. Our beers were delicious and our meals came quickly and were everything we'd hoped for! The atmosphere is fun and relaxing. Great service, wonderful food and now new friends. We'll definitely be back!

Overall, good. Long beer list with a variety of German beers. Reasonable prices, tasty food, and…read moreservers came by often enough. I would definitely recommend if you're craving some German food! The biggest turnoff for me was the smoking on the patio. Apparently bars in Bend can designate a smoking area in the normal establishment area. People were chain smoking in the patio, including some of the staff. I am not from Bend and I forgot how unpleasant this was. The ketchup served with fries is flavored line currywurst, which I didn't really like. I would return and recommend but probably sit inside to avoid the smokers.