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    Drake Downtown Bend

    4.0 (690 reviews)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    DRAKE DOWNTOWN BEND ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Avocado Toast - mostly arugula with an undetectable layer of avocado.
    Janet Z.

    Came to this spot for brunch on a Saturday because there was a 1.5hour wait at Lemon Tree. Our group of 4 was seated right away and offered menus. The options were a little limited, but the waiter was very attentive. Nice touches included outdoor umbrellas and free house made popcorn while you wait for food, but their kitchen was seriously overrun. Took almost 30min to get our food, which was good but nothing to write home about. I expected more for an $18 for an avocado French toast, but I guess that's what brunch prices are these days. Basic breakfast had larger portion, but again nothing spectacular. Wouldn't be my first choice next time.

    Charred Wedge Salad with Steak
    Lily C.

    Great food and a fun way to celebrate a birthday! The decor is very comforting with a classy vibe that is very welcoming, with big booths and big mirrors. We had included the birthday in our group on our reservation so the staff had included a birthday sign at our table when we sat down. Salad and appetizers were fresh and had a good combination of flavors. We ended out the night with birthday donuts which were piping hot and delicious with the berry sauce!

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    Elizabeth S.

    Great happy hour snacks and drink prices in a great location downtown. Good service at the bar.

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    K O.

    Bend, OR Downtown Bend. Come here for happy hour. The artichoke dip is ok but the chips are delicious! The wings have a honey glazed coating on the skin. You get three wings for happy hour and cost is $10. Draft is cold and refreshing. Margarita is good but way too much ice. Bartender is cheerful and friendly. They give you a small bag of popcorn when you sit down that is seasoned. Fun treat. I give this place 4.2 stars. They lost stars because you can see the kitchen prepare the food. And, the cook put chips on my plate without gloves. Later I see him wipe his nose with his sleeve. Yuck!

    Mashed potato's and gravy
    Winter B.

    Very friendly servers here, great service. The menu didn't have a ton of options though. The food wasn't the best. The restaraunt is small and cute and does have a nice ambiance. I'm sure they have specialty dishes maybe we ordered the wrong thing?

    Dimitri Z.

    I'd come back to Bend just to eat here. The chef and his brigade were on point and every dish they sent out was better than the last. We had the fried chicken and the burger as entrees and the the shrimp and crab toast as starters. All delicious. Cocktails were great too. Mason was our server and he was very attentive. Nice decor and the booths were very comfortable.

    some kind of prawn appetizer...was awesome.
    Rolando B.

    Good service, pretty good prices, nice atmosphere. Kinda of a small menu. My burger was really flavorful, only suggestion is trying/ offering a different kind of bun as the sesame bun became very soggy and fell apart half way though eating it. Maybe potato or pretzel bun? Fried prawn was incredible ! Will visit again.

    Draper Valley Fried Chicken
    Joseph D.

    So let's preface this review with the fact that we came here several times, but this time is Christmas Eve. -- Let's start out with the good notes first. They were super backed up and the service was pretty good. We had a super nice server who was obviously overwhelmed with the amount of people, but he did great for the cards that he was handed. The food was decent for me . I had the shrimp and grits and I had smoked trout as an appetizer ..didn't enjoy it with the chips so I decided to add it to my shrimp and grits and it was a wonderful compliment. The fried chicken was the letdown today and it was our go to usually . Not only did we wait about an hour for the food, everyone next to us, got their food first even though we ordered our food first.... -- and the fried chicken is burnt so it has that burnt taste to it that throws off the flavor. Let me note that it is usually good . This particular visit was not 4 stars worthy, but I have been here on multiple other occasions and I guess I forgot to review it. It is usually a four star dine. As you can tell, I've been here multiple times, so I'll let you know if I would come back . Final rating for tonight that would be a 6.5 out of 10.

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    Sandy B.

    Honestly, it was fair. Unfortunately our server was brand new and couldn't tell us much about the food options. Our order was brought out with the incorrect sides. The carrot hummus was the best part - delicious! The burgers were messy and good but nothing special. The dinner salad was not what I expected but decent. Beautiful outside seating and indoor as well. May need to try again and order something different.

    Eggs Benedict with salmon
    Erin R.

    Delicious, Classic and sophisticated. Drake has amazing food and its small yet very thought out menu will have everything you desire to hit the spot. Haven't had this good of a food in a very long time. Very lovely atmosphere yet chill and approachable.

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    Feel it was a little overpriced for what they offered, but the cocktails were great. Staff was friendly and on point.

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    Pretty good! I love going here for happy hour with my girlfriends :) they have some good HH price food and drinks!

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    4.3(263 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    First of all- I just moved here and I keep hearing this is "the bad part of town" and no, it's not…read more We passed one unhoused person who was just minding his own business. Don't be afraid to come here! Lots of food truck options which is cool. My friend and I each got zero proof cocktails. She got the sweet hemptation and liked it so much she got a second one. I got the funky cold Modena which was tart and tasty. And we got to see Miz Cracker from RuPaul's Drag Race!! So fun! The drag show was high energy and a great time.

    I'll preface by stating that this establishment is a bar with a food truck lot. It is not the…read moreDogwood downtown cocktail bar that is the subject of the prior hundreds of reviews. The owners closed up shop downtown and created this new place on 2nd Street in Bend's Central District. It's now called Dogwood at the Pine Shed. Why Yelp won't create a new, distinct page for the Pine Shed is beyond me. That said, the Pine Shed is a fine place for drinks and food truck fare. The open, spacious 'shed' has plenty of varied seating surrounding a nice bar with quite a few tables outside on the patio. Mobility-challenged folks have choices too. For those worried about 2nd Street's reputation for sketchiness, don't be. Revitalization efforts by the city have transformed the area. At times of good weather, with the big doors open, the Pine Shed is quite a nice spot to relax. Cocktails were the raison d'etre for the former incarnation of Dogwood and that emphasis transfers here to the Pine Shed. I particularly like their versions of a margarita but the other cocktails are uniformly good too. The beer tap offerings are not so spectacular, however, with only four (and a cider). On one visit shortly after they opened for business, two beer taps were tapped out, which can be chalked up to growing pains. In any case, the Pine Shed can't be seriously regarded as a tap house in the style of the many others in Bend (On Tap, River's Place, Crosscut, The Lot, The Podski, Midtown Yacht Club, etc.). Come for the cocktails. They do offer low ABV and zero ABV drinks. At present, the food truck choices are abundant and pretty decent. Being trucks/carts, and thus mobile and prone to relocating themselves, I'll not list them here. Best to check the Pine Shed's webpage for current offerings and then go to the relevant Yelp page for reviews. Parking is street only, no parking lot. The city has completed construction on 2nd Street so there are more spots available than before.

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    4.7(85 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    From the decor and atmosphere to the unique cocktails and attentive service, Dear Irene is one of…read moreBend's best restaurants. They offer a fixed menu with great starters, salads, and entrees. We ordered the scallops which were full of buttery deliciousness, the chicken which was cooked to perfection with crunchy breading on the outside, and a creamy polenta dish. You can't go wrong but be sure to order one of the salads. Our favorite was the baratta and citrus salad with olives and pine nuts. It has all the textures and sweet-salty goodness you could want. As for cocktails, our favorite was the pear and side piece drinks. The presentation is beautiful and they really are one of a kind. We'll be back!

    I randomly stepped inside this place noticing the pretty decor and classy interior. The service was…read moreexceptional from start to finish. I was served by a tall male bartender who was incredibly personable--we talked quite a bit, and honestly, I'd go back just for that experience alone. That said, the drinks he crafted and the food that came out of the kitchen gave me plenty more reasons to return. I ended up ordering an impressive amount of food, and by the time I hit my fifth large course, he joked that he'd have to pinch himself if I actually finished it. I couldn't help it--everything was that good. He also pointed me toward the owner, who clearly knows exactly what he's doing in the kitchen and carries himself with confidence and intention. Every aspect of this place felt immersive, like stepping into a classy, well-directed film. The atmosphere, the food, the service--it all came together seamlessly.

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    Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails - Lamb chops

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    The waiter was very attentive and knowledgeable, even memorizing the drink menu and helping guide…read moreour orders. The baby back ribs were absolutely to die for, tender and full of flavor. I had them and was very satisfied. Drinks were great, and we appreciated the non-alcoholic mocktail options for part of our group. The fries were a bit salty and the steak was slightly overcooked, but that wasn't my plate. Overall, still a great experience. The ambience was great and made for a comfortable, enjoyable meal.

    We ate here on a recent trip from Eugene and we're excited to see a cajun style restaurant in Bend…read more The restaurant is nice inside and has a low key upscale feel. The menu isn't very large and I think we both settled on choices quickly, deciding to try the most "quintessential" entrees to share. I chose the Blackened Redfish, and my boyfriend the Jambalaya. Even though we had already decided, the waitress went on her whole spiel through the menu highlights, including what we had already had planned to order. Awkward, but it was fine, and we didn't stray from our original choices. The Blackened Redfish was perfectly cooked and flaky. It was served on a bed of mashed potatoes with a slightly tangy sauce. All of it was tasty, but I was a bit disappointed in the lack of spice to the blackening seasoning and the sauce. Also, serving it on grits instead of mashed potatoes would have made it feel 100% more Cajun, even with lack of seasoning. The Jambalaya fared a bit better, although my boyfriend was also left puzzled by the lack of spice to this classic dish. In all ways it was a very good representation of New Orleans style red jambalaya, with the andouille sausage being particularly notable for flavor. The cornbread it came with was pretty good. We shared a piece of chocolate cake for dessert. A very decadent concoction of chocolate, peanut butter, and caramel. It was one of the better $12 slices of cake I've had. Overall? The service was good, if not a bit awkward with the menu spiel. The food was all very well prepared, but for a Cajun style restaurant they sure could stand to spice things up a bit. It's not cheap, but at least the entrees are a full sized meal and you don't have to order many "tiny plates" to cobble together a dinner.

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    Lady Bird Cultural Society - Pear Tarte Tartin

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    4.2(157 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    Very wonderful happy hour; and...the best espresso martinis in town!!…read more Went back for dinner; delightful experience!

    Unimpressed. Loved the interior, the drinks were fine, the brussel sprouts were good...but service…read moreis what makes a spot and a cute interior can't make up for lack of good service. We were seated at the low seats at the bar but weren't given menus, so I had to walk up to the hostess stand for them after waiting for a decent amount of time. The red-headed bartender/server tried to walk away after taking our drink order and had to stop him from walking away to order food. There were no check-ins at the table, a hostess walked around once filling everyone's water but that was it (so we had empty water for about half the time we were there), I had to flag down the bartender by staring at him from across the bar to get his attention for a check, once I got the check he again tried to immediately walk off even though I had the card & wallet on the table and nearly immediately put it in the book, and in general he was not amiable. I actually asked my friend after the first interaction of 'do you think he's having a bad day or hates it here?'. Lastly, the oysters are listed as 'oysters' with no description but they are not normal oysters - they have green vinaigrette, some roe type orange topping, and personally weren't enjoyable. 2.5 for service and not listing ingredients. 3 because the brussel sprouts and drinks.

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    4.6(32 reviews)
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    Absolutely the best restaurant we went to while we were in Bend for a long weekend. The service was…read moreamazing, recommendations were on par with expectations and food is second to none (at least compared to other restaurants we tried). Highly recommend any of the potato dishes and the pork. Place is sharable plates and made it great to have a family style with the group. got to try everything we ordered. When I'm back in Bend, i will definitely be coming back here even if its just me.

    Shout out to Corrine and Kim for taking care of us. Thank you Corrine for all the great…read morerecommendations! Swung by here after spending a day at Crater Lake National Park. Parking is a bit challenging. Inside the space is a little dark, and it had a nice ambiance. The noise level is a medium. You need to speak up a little but you don't need to shout to be heard. We came without reservations, luckily for us two seats at the bar opened up so we were seated right away. Since it was our first time here we asked Corrine out for some recommendations. She talked through some of the popular dishes and also some of her personal favorites. We ordered... Food - El Bulli Olive: Fun bite if you're an olive fan. Creative gastronomy creation. - Toro Radicchio: Really tasty salad, with great flavors. - Fried Anchovies and Artichoke: Delicious! If you're an anchovies fan, get this dish. One of my favorite bites of the night. - Iberico Secretto: Meat imported from Spain. Great flavors. Drinks - Pamplemousse Spritz: Refreshing n/a cocktail. Definitely would get again. - Strawberry-White Peppercorn Shrub: One of my favorite n/a cocktails I've had to date, would recommend. Dessert - Tarta De Santiago: Solid dessert.

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    Drake Downtown Bend - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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