My husband and I have had the pleasure of eating here 3 times now in the past few months and I…read morepromise you, they will never disappoint! It is definitely our favorite dinner spot in Bend! I would recommend making a reservation if you want to be seated at a table, there is usually a line at the door for walk ins when they first open. With that being said, you may be sat at the bar if they reach capacity but that is NOT a bad thing - this last time we sat at the bar and had a wonderful experience! The food is 10/10 - our favorite is their hangar steak! If you are in the mood for an appetizer the poutine fries are also 10/10 ! All their cocktails we've tried throughout our visits have also been amazing! The atmosphere is great! The service has always been 10/10 as well - their customer service is unmatched, the owner always makes you feel like you're part of the family! If you haven't been yet, you need to hurry up and get over there!

If you're the type of person who's hard to impress at a steakhouse... welcome to my world. I raise…read moremy own beef. I cook steak all the time. I walk into most places already halfway disappointed. Not here. We had an early reservation at Rancher Butcher Chef at 4:45 with some friends visiting from out of town, and right from the start it felt right. Walked in, instantly greeted, super friendly, no awkward standing around wondering who's in charge. The place was still quiet, which made it even better. Drinks came quick, appetizers followed, and let me just say this... do not skip the beef tartare. Seriously. Not negotiable. The escargot was also ridiculous in the best way. Now the real test... the steak. Perfect. Cooked exactly right, seasoned like someone actually cares, not just throwing salt at it and hoping for the best. This is one of the few places I've been where I'm not sitting there thinking "I could've made this better at home." Then came dessert... some kind of banana cold cake situation that I didn't fully understand but absolutely devoured. Whatever it is, order it. Ask questions later. By the time we were finishing up, the place filled up fast and got a little loud, but honestly that just confirmed what we already knew... when a place is this good, people show up. Great service, great food, fair prices, and a steak that actually lives up to the hype. What more do you want... a personal rancher cooking it at your table?

Most mouth-watering meal I've had in a long time…read more Lauren and I came in for dinner on a Wednesday and enjoyed a delicious Sancerre, Wagyu tasters, split a wedge, and a filet for dinner. We loved the Liminal red and appreciated that we could take home what we didn't finish. Judd was amazing, as was the starter bread served with delicious whipped butter. Additional shoutouts worth mentioning: the choose-your-own steak knife experience, the epic chimichurri sauce, and of course the truffle pommes frites.

Heard about this high-end steakhouse for awhile and was excited to finally try it. The ambiance was…read morevery cool. Staff very friendly. Service was a little slow and cocktails were super slow to arrive. We ordered a lot of side dishes and some oysters. Side dishes were very tasty, i.e. carrots, brussel sprouts, caesar salad, pureed potatoes. Oysters were extremely small - about the size of a nickel. I ordered a rib eye steak and about one-third of it was not chewable and pushed to the side. What was edible was very well seasoned and good. Was it worth $65? Nope, not even. The desserts were fantastic. Overall, it was a nice experience, but not a "do again".

I entered the doors in a full sprint, escaping the laughably powerful gusting walls of sleet…read morerolling down the street. I was glad to be greeted warmly before heading to the bar. I took a moment to study the vintage photo of the original firehouse that now serves as the brick bones of the restaurant. Awesome seeing the original garage doors and recognizing where the fire trucks would have sat in waiting. They even kept the fire pole above the bar. I found myself wishing other areas of the restaurant had been designed or decorated more intentionally to honor its soulful past. It wants to be a high class spot, but something about the interior design feels underwhelming. I enjoyed the drinks I tried although the menu seems a bit unimaginative. The energy was strange, maybe it was that night, but bar staff seemed to be a bit "altered" and on edge. One was wearing what may or may not have been an intentional cologne that smelled like the overpowering essence of hot rubber mixed with cigar smoke, and leather. I ended up ordering the fresh steelhead and it was amazing. Caesar salad was lovely. And the drink of the night was called something like a White Christmas but was sort of a wintery margarita. Awesome night in the end. But I prefer the Redmond location.

I did a very quick (stay wise) trip up to Spokane from California and was on my third day of…read moredriving when I reached Bend, so I decided to spoil myself and have a nice steak dinner. I found Brickhouse thanks to Yelp! and I was sold when I saw they had French Onion Soup and Blackened Ribeyes. The only problem was that it was a Sunday night and it would be 8 pm when I finally made my way there. They were open until 9 pm, but I know a lot of restaurants will close early if they don't have enough patrons. When I showed up at the restaurant I asked if they were still serving and the waitress that helped me went to check. The Manager came out and was very nice and said they were. I asked for the bar and he led me over to the bar with a menu. The bartender was incredibly nice from the get go. I should have written the review earlier, because then I would have remembered his name, but unfortunately it escapes me now. I already knew what I wanted but I didn't want to rush through it. I ordered a dirty martini and the French Onion Soup. Both were great. The soup was loaded with Gruyère, which I loved. It was rich and wasn't overwhelming with the onions. It hit the spot on this cold (to the Californian) night. The bartender recommended I try the Wagyu ribeye and I figured why not? So, I got the Blackened Wagyu Ribeye. It came with mashed potatoes and roasted veggies which were both really tasty. I like mashed potatoes, but I'm not crazy about them, but these were really good. The steak was huge and they cooked it perfectly. The blackening seasoning wasn't quite as flavorful as I am used to, but it was still good. I managed to get through the cap of the ribeye and that was delicious. I also had a glass of wine with my steak that the bartender helped me pick. Everything was really tasty, the restaurant was clean and upscale looking, and the people working there were very nice. It was the perfect way to spoil myself after transporting my foster kitten to Spokane and then driving back to California. I would definitely return if I make a trip through Bend again.

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!

My husband brought me here for our wedding anniversary and it was so so so amazing inside. The…read morebrick, wood, leather, and glass definitely captured my attention. The vibe was on point! We enjoyed four different kinds of mocktails off of the menu and each one had incredible flavor profiles. I had the kobe beef ribeye special with Jerusalem artichokes and he had the prime rib. Both of us were so pleased with our steaks and we're really actually pretty picky about our beef. ALSO! I am a connoisseur of crème brûlée, I've had it all over North America and this is the best one I've ever had. Hands down. This is the second time I've had it here and it continues to be the best I've ever had. I will be back for that alone! Our server Keira was incredibly nice, attentive, helpful, warm, and had great personality. We felt cared for, had amuse Bouche sent from the kitchen for our anniversary, left full, and happy!

An unfortunate event lead to our trying this most excellent restaurant. A broken piece of artwork…read moreneeding restoration necessitated a trip to Bend, OR. Between the exceptionally good food at Hook and Plow, a most pleasant hotel experience, and a memorable trip to the High Desert Museum; our trip to Bend turned out to be a pleasure instead of the miserableness I expected. We had the Steak Tartare, the Chef's Board, the Blackend Crabcake, the Pear and Burrata Salad, and the Bone-in Pork Chop. We each got the cheesecake for desert and split the other dishes. This was more than enough for the three of us and we left full, happy, and with three large to-go boxes. The flavors of the various dishes were amazing. While all the dishes were vvery good, the standouts to me were the steak Tartare, the Pear and Burrata Salad, and the Cheesecake.

Bend, OR has its share of delicious fine dining restaurants and The Hook & Plow is no exception…read more While the food is on the high end side, the vibes were definitely more casual. We were greeted by the host and seated quickly. We started our meal with a delicious non-alcoholic drink and the Chef's Board: a charcuterie with an assortment of cured meats, rustic bread, and various spreads. That came out pretty quickly. Unfortunately, our main courses came out much, much later and lukewarm. Luckily, the food was good enough that it made up for the temperature. I had the NY strip steak. The steak and the Boursin mashed potatoes alone were very good. The pickled onions and chimichurri complemented the meat very well. The meal was supposed to include brussel sprouts but came with a grilled broccoli cauliflower assortment instead. My wife had the Scallop Risotto which was also a great recommendation from the server. In reality, The Hook & Plow deserved 3 1/2 stars but that's not an option on Yelp. It may have been an off night for the staff, so I will give them the benefit of doubt. We would be open to trying it again sometime in the future.

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.

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.

I'm going five stars here to support the chef and staff because I love the place and the vibe. But…read moreI had a few issues with the food. First everything seems to be one thing too complicated -- eg, I had the Cacio e Pepe and it had breadcrumbs on it. I don't need crunch on my pasta. The burrata was awesome and didn't have too many ingredients but that harissa orange jam was superb. But back to my "too much" theme, while I have never complained about "too much truffle" in my life, they managed to go there. I got truffle on my pasta and was expecting a few thin slices or fresh truffle, but got what appeared to be a ton of minced truffles -- almost resembling tapenade -- which just overpowered me an the dish. The staff were amazing, the meatballs were superb, the raging pasta very good, and the chocolate mousse outstanding so I will be back. String suggestion: your pasta is SO good you should offer up a simple version (olive oil, garlic, parsley) that will blow people's minds.

My family and I enjoy a nice dinner at Bosa…read more I really enjoyed the fondue--game changer--and my delicious pasta, cachio e pepe. The meatballs were large but that SAUCE is amazing. The pear spritz and honey bear were also delicious. 7/10 because my husband felt rushed.

Food: Cooking quality is somewhat inconsistent, but food is excellent when they are on! Time from…read moreordering to food delivery however is typically quite long - certainly gives you A LOT of time for an in-depth conversations for sure! Service: Guest Service is usually excellent. The service time for food delivery is pretty long, however. Owner is amazing and ALWAYS ensures that guests enjoy their meal and experience. Ask for Susan - she is fabulous especially in a time when Customer Service is not a primary concern for most business and restaurants! Price: $$$ / $$$$ for local pricing. Very reasonable pricing with respect to other local steak houses. Ambiance: It is dimmed slightly which makes for a more intimate, private dining experience. Personally, I appreciate and prefer a slightly dimmed dinner dining experience.

Prices are a bit steep for some of the items and I'll admit I was a bit confused as to why…read moreeverything is nice except for the steak knives which were pretty beaten up. Overall the food was decent and the service was excellent so I give this place a humble 4/5. There's always room to improve, but for the price point I would expect nicer cutlery and consistent ambiance, or a lower price point.

We've been here almost 5 months (from the east coast) and haven't had a great steak at a fair…read moreprice..until now. We'd talked to a couple people about where to go and it's always the overrated, overpriced, overhyped places in Bend where you pay no less than 90 bucks for a decent ribeye. This place has limited hours 1600-2000 on Saturdays and Sundays so we figured we'd get here on the front end of that schedule( today, Saturday). We were seated in a nice booth in the back that was a bit quieter than the FOH. Got water and setups right away. Within 5 minutes, Jensen (sp?) came for our drink and meal order. We got a Manhattan and an Old Fashioned (the Tumalo offering) and they were decent. My DH had the 10 oz filet medium, and I got the Chicken Cordon Bleu (not my norm but couldn't get the same meal as we are evaluating offerings in the area). Both were awesome. I got the cream spinach and BP as a side; the DH mashed and gravy and garlic bread. The service was great; the price point was very fair (we've been to around 35 restys trying to find our faves) and I would heartily recommend this one over any dinner type restaurant we've been to thus far. We will be back! Thanks Jensen and Company!

Nice place to eat with atmosphere and kind staff. Steaks are high quality, and you are going to…read morehave to pay above average prices for that these days. Beer selection is surprisingly weak, given proximity to Bend's many fine craft breweries. But my biggest issue is beware the hidden fees. We paid unexpected up charges for adding asparagus to a steak dinner and for gravy to go with mashed potatoes. If we are paying $50+ for the dinner itself, seems kind of "nickel-and-dime" to charge extra $1.50 and $.75 respectively for these. This left a sour taste in our birthday special occasion.