I can't help but be suspicious of a place that offers Dan Dan noodles , lomo saltado and green…read morecurry in the same menu. Trying to do it all, but doing nothing right - boy was I wrong. The stand outs at this place: Fried cheese with curry sauce - really tastes reminiscent of burmese Shan tofu curries and the cheese was crispy and somehow light and airy Shrimp tacos- perfectly fried and loaded with juicy shrimp and some miraculous cilantroy creamy sauce with cabbage slaw . Lomo Saltado - a lot of great sear and smokiness in the steak and veggies. Good umami flavors. Honorable mention are the Dan Dan noodles - they lean a little peppercorn heavy and don't have as much tahini as I'd like - but still yummy To avoid- the vegetable curry- it's watery and thin and doesn't really have any depth of flavor or complexity - leans very cilantro lime and has no funk. Service is fantastic and friendly If you come after 5:30 - you will have a 30 minute ish line to wait in - but that fried cheese is worth it !

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.

Food is always great and everyone there is always super nice and friendly! Always a good time when…read morewe go there.

This is a review of the Southern Accent food cart at Base Camp in Bend, Oregon…read more I gathered with three friends for lunch at Base Camp. There are a number of food cart options. I selected the Southern po' boy cart named Southern Accent. I chose their Fried Shrimp Plate ($17). My order was quickly taken. He said it would be about ten minutes and provided me with a pager. I would guess it was closer to 7 or 8 minutes. The food was freshly prepared. I enjoyed my food. I thought the portion was pretty much right on for seventeen dollars. The shrimp were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The fries were basic but tasty. They also offer a Cajun-style fry. There is plenty of shared seating, both inside and outside, in the main Base Camp building. We sat outside and enjoyed a nice lunch with lots of sunshine. I would definitely try Base Camp again and check out the other carts. But I would also be very open to ordering again from Southern Accent. I think this is a great concept that adds more options for casual lunches in Bend.

Super excited to see a place with Cajun roots in town. Called to see if they were open and who was…read morethe culinary influence. Lackluster effort from the person answering. Stupefyingly he did not know what a Cajun was. After I repeated the question of who is influencing the food, he guessed it was his boss. Drove to Redmond and tried it anyway. Ordered the fried oysters and the peel and eat shrimp and crawfish. $30 Food came up quickly. Here's the review : I'll start with a good. Six decent size shrimp. Freshly boiled. Tender. Good spice. Next were the oyster niblets. 10 of them. Ok. Looked like they were prepared by Sysco in a factory in Wisconsin. Decent but not great. Dipping sauce was good. Saved the day. Six juvenile crawfish with no flavor were tough, dry and flavorless. Wife and I each had one and didn't.want any more. We pushed ourselves through another one, but I was offered the last one. I said you couldn't pay me to eat more. Rule of thumb if you work for somebody, you better get some cheerleading training and be excited about both answering the phone and telling people about your place, and your offerings. Rule two: people are not stupid just cause they're a long way away from where good food is prepared and served. At the very least you shouldn't plan on that as a business strategy. $15 should get you a pound and a half if not, 2 pounds of nice spicy hot crawfish with corn and potatoes. If we divide the price of the shrimp and crawfish and half, you should've at least gotten a fair 3/4 lb serving of delightful Mudbugs. And don't tell me you're too far from Louisiana to get fresh crawfish. I do it all the time. These are frozen Chinese crawfish. Recommendation: keep moving. -A Born & Bred Cajun

The burger was FANTASTIC! Fried pickles, lots of cheese, smash style, caramelized onions!! So tasty…read moreI wish I had three more. The fries are good, crispy and seasoned. The sauces are all good, and the service is quick and friendly. The chef lady was kind to us and delivered the food promptly. General Duffy's location was peaceful and a nice outside vibe.

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!

I had a ball! (Actually, quite a few :)…read more Quite a few years ago, I was on a motorcycle trip coming into Bend, and I saw their sign that said "mountain oysters." I had always wanted to try them, so I stopped in, and I've loved them ever since. They have the texture of chicken gizzards, and have kind of a liver-y taste, but not nearly as strong. It's hard to describe the flavor other than they are very good. I was passing through Bend, so I had to stop in again. This is a very down-to-earth place. Nothing fancy at all. They left the food speak for itself. My server was. Kenzie, and she was very friendly and helpful. They are more than just a steakhouse, they have a very large, varied menu The mountain oysters are normally an appetizer, but I had them as a full meal. I also had a side order of the coleslaw. To drink, I had a fruity lemonade. I don't remember what it was, but I do remember that it was very good, the fruit played well with the lemonade, and it was not too sweet. The mountain oysters were delicious, pounded thin, and not over breaded. They came with two dipping sauces, a Housemade barbecue sauce, and a jalapeño mustard. I loved the barbecue sauce, it was just a little bit sweet, and a little bit tangy. The jalapeño mustard, also very good, reminded me of a Dijon, and you could just taste the jalapeños. They didn't overpower the mustard. The coleslaw was also very good, it was not overdressed, and I'm not sure what the dressing was, but it was savory and just a little bit tangy. I took my dessert with me to go. I had the MarionBerry bread pudding. It was moist, and a little bit sweet, but not too sweet. It was an excellent bread pudding, and of course I forgot to take a photo. They were generous with the berries, and they really played against the bread pudding so well. It came with a caramel sauce which was very good, but I preferred the bread pudding without the caramel sauce, because I felt that the caramel sauce clashed with the berries a bit. For all I got, the price was very reasonable, and they do offer a military/veterans discount. I will be back the next time. I'm in town. Thanks

The food, service, and steak are tough to beat here, especially for the price. If you are craving…read morebeef, bison, lobster or burgers, yet have kids or the family with you, go here. A great country type of ambiance, yet at an affordable price. EXCELLENT STEAK AT A GREAT PRICE.

The ambiance and service were amazing. We ordered two…read morelobster dinners and both of our lobsters were so salty they were hard to eat. Our waitress was very busy with the dinner hour rush and we didn't have time to send the lobsters back and wait for a redo.

I'm so excited to tell you about my all time favorite restaurant, The Brickhouse in Bend Oregon…read more This probably says it all...I was there for 6 days and had dinner at the Brickhouse for 3 of them. Outstanding, excellent, creative, exceptional are all descriptions of my meals. I love the ambience and service too!! Josh, Nathaniel, And Jason were all helpful for our menu selections, gave us taste of wine to select the best one, and were attentive to every aspect of our dining experience. I can't wait to go back. I'm already dreaming of the zucchini appetizer, the beet salad, the caesar, the filet and seafood platter(lobster too), the scampi and linguine and the best prepared steelhead with vegie ragu. Amazing!! Amazing!! I never mind spending for dinner when it's first class all the way!! Thank you Brickhouse. See you in September.

Great chicken sandwiches & chicken wings. An assortment of flavors to choose from. A food truck at…read moreHalf Moon brewery. Quick & friendly. Lots of picnic tables. It's outdoor so bring your dog.

The fries were really good but this place is not for me because I do not like brown chicken meat,…read morelegs or thighs and that is all they serve. I will continue to search for a place that has good breast meat deep fried chicken.

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.

We've finally found a solid chicken place in Bend, good job Tin Pig!…read more I live right down the road from Ballers and Brews so was super stoked when these guys moved in. I've tried their regular chicken strips, Nashville hot, and Buffalo... all 3 are top notch and flavorful (I like spicy but the Nashville hot almost made me cry ). The service is great and the food doesn't take too long to come out, overall the buffalo is my favorite. If you are looking for really solid fried chicken, whether it's strips or sandwiches, this is the place in Bend to go. I hear they have really good burgers too, so those'll be next on my list.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND. My hubby and I had an amazing fried chicken sandwich coupled with yummy unique…read morehush puppies! Our s-i-l raved about his smash burger and fries. We stopped here at the sight of Ballers and Brews after trunk and treat nearby and enjoy an adult beverage, enjoying playing large blocks with our granddaughter and this delicious meal.