What a delicious find. The waiter/bartender was so kind and thoughtful. We tried a few different beers before ordering and loved them all. Clean and inviting, cute patio! My husband had the American Burger with fries and beer cheese, so good! I had the teriyaki chicken bowl and it was so unique and incredible. We will return! read more

Jessica was absolutely amazing! She was incredibly personable, friendly, and attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcomed from the moment we arrived. Her service was fantastic and really made our experience special. The food was incredible, and the house-made dips were seriously next level. You can tell there's a lot of care and creativity that goes into everything they serve. The house-brewed beer was excellent, and the cocktails were so incredibly smooth that you almost forget there's alcohol in them--until you stand up and realize they definitely did their job! Everything from the food and drinks to the atmosphere and service was fantastic. Jessica truly went above and beyond, and she was a huge part of what made our visit so memorable. Honestly, it makes me wish I were a local so I could come here all the time! If you're anywhere nearby, do yourself a favor and stop in. You won't regret it! Also incredibly dog friendly read more

Just had an awesome meal here. We've been before a few years ago, but this time we were extra impressed with the food and service. The food was delish and our server was so friendly and helpful. The kids got the burgers and we had a super yummy bahn mi and Nashville hot sandwich. The beers were delicious too! I highly recommend! Great job Initiative Brewing team! Oh and since it was "Family Friday", they gave us a deal on some of the kids meals! We will be back! read more

We used to like this place but not so much anymore. The last time we were there I ordered a philly cheese steak sandwich - it was horrible more like a beef jerky sandwich - cannot recommend. read more

Delicious burgers, best I've ever had!! Everything was on point, no complains, 11/10!! Servers were funny and personable read more

Initiative Brewing - Smash burger - Brewpubs Near Me - Redmond, Oregon

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Food excellent, staff fun and friendly, cider, beer and Watermelon margarita all exceptional. read more

Initiative Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Redmond, Oregon

Delicious cocktails and filling food! Both our tastebuds greeted the Blueberry Lavender flavor in this day, one being a version of the Lemon Drop & the other of the Mule. Both scrumptious with perfect proportions of flavors. We both got a chicken sandwich: Chicken Bacon Ranch and the Hot Chick. We both wished there was more aioli/sauce on the chicken. The fries looked like a small portion yet it was the perfect amount of food by the end. *outdoor seating *gluten free options *signiture cocktails *deals everyday read more

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Everything is SO yummy! I had the bahn mi today and would drive here 100 times to order the same! Sweet potato fries with the jalapeño aioli....so good. I've had the nachos, chicken strips and Nashville chicken before...everything has us coming back. Service is fantastic, Husband/wife duo are amazing. Drinks just as good! Can't say enough good things. read more

Initiative Brewing - Bahn Mi! - Brewpubs Near Me - Redmond, Oregon

Amazing food! We came on a weekend and it was really busy but service was great & quick for how busy it was. Chicken sandwich & the chicken tenders were delicious. We would definitely return if back in the area. Drinks were yummy too. read more

Initiative Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Redmond, Oregon

Spacious. Great outdoor seating which had picnic tables and tables with built in fire pits. Pet friendly. Inside had TVs with sport games on (World Cup). Nice but simple selection on the menu. Burgers, sandwiches, salads, and rice bowls. Delicious food and good beer. read more

Initiative Brewing - Fiesta Chicken Bowl - Brewpubs Near Me - Redmond, Oregon

Fun, owner super nice and engaging- fun trivia on Sundays. Homemade sauces and unique shaped French fries. Yum!

You closed for dinner during burger week when you have a burger that you're advertising for burger week? Wtf. read more

Initiative Brewing - Yelp said you were open on Monday night. - Brewpubs Near Me - Redmond, Oregon

Look at the menu before deciding if this is the right place (wish we would have). I went with family and we weren't impressed with the food. Nachos don't come with beef, you must pay extra, and we noticed that was the trend with anything that would usually come with meat. Service was exceptional however! read more

We both got the rodeo burger. Amazing! Loved the fries too. Great beer selection with a. Rotating cider or two. Great service. We were able to sit outside. Loved the seating ins wide and out. There's plenty. Check it out. read more

Great ambience! Inside and outside seating avialable witb four or so regular very good food trucks providing really well-prepared and delicious foods. Bar staff is super friendly and helpful. All areas are kept clean and neat. Parking is available on-site and around the block. read more

I was here with my family and this was one of the best meals of the trip. Now, I was here a few months ago, but I only recently downloaded yelp. As a celiac, I made so that they have a dedicated fryer for their fries/tater tots, and they did, so naturally I had to get those. I decided on the sweet potato tots and they were just delectable. I was also craving something fresh, so I got the BBQ Chicken bacon ranch salad. Perfect meal after driving for hours on end. We even came back the next day and I got the exact same meal. The servers were also very patient and knowledgeable. I don't live anywhere near here, but whenever I come back to the area I'll be sure to return to this restaurant. read more

Simple got the American burger had no lettuce no tomato and wascoldnotgreat to look at taste was as you could imagine... Got my girlfriend the Bbq salad and its like they grabbed all the old worst pieces of everything the tomatoes were old and soft chips on top were stale not worth the 40$ never again wont recommend, bye... also slow service 2 people on a Friday night come on... read more

Great beer, good food. The owners are super friendly. We had a large group and the service was excellent. 10 out of 10 would recommend.

We've been going here for years for the burgers and fries. The fries alone were worth the trip. I'm not sure if this place got bought out or new management took over, but the entire menu changed for the worse. Want a burger? It'll be a smash burger. No option for a normal patty. Nowhere on the menu does it say that all of their burgers are smash patties, but that's what I was told. The special for the evening was "a smash burger with fries and two beers" which seems redundant, as *all* of the burgers are smash patties. Want a plain Jane cheeseburger cooked medium rare? Move along, not an option. Now the super sad part: the fries. Their once glorious fries (that used to be included with burgers) are now a $4 EXTRA, as all menu items are now a la carte (?!). The worst part: they changed the fries to something...else. Google image search what fries look like. That is precisely *not* what you'll be getting. For that extra $4 you'll be getting about 3/4 of a potato sliced THIN and fried crispy. These are just thick potato chips, and they definitely don't give you a surplus of them. Pictured is the full amount that came on my tray. Whatever happened to this place needs to unhappen. Sadly, knowing what Initiative used to offer, we won't be returning. The only reason I gave it two stars instead of one is because the waitstaff is friendly and attentive. read more

Initiative Brewing - Not quite fries - Brewpubs Near Me - Redmond, Oregon

Don't try the food. The atmosphere was friendly and their beer brewed onsite was very good I had a dark lager.

I had the bang bang shrimp bowl and it was delicious. Excellent service, nice brew pub atmosphere with an outdoor patio area. I would definitely come back again. read more

Initiative Brewing - Bang bang, shrimp bowl and Fuzztail Hefe. - Brewpubs Near Me - Redmond, Oregon

Came in from WA on a Saturday, this is a GREAT spot. Service was exceptional, beers were solid food was EXCELLENT. Highly recommend!

Visiting family and wanted a family friendly bar with tables and high chairs for little ones. We had great service with quick actions on request. We were a party of 6 and our food was very good. The sweet potatoes were a bit too sweet for me but the burgers and chicken sandwiches were very good. They had many options for beers and 2 for ciders. We were all able to get our drinks, food and have good conversations. Would come again! read more

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We thought we would try some different places for burger week. No problem any place other than here. We were greeted and seated promptly in the almost empty place. The waiter returned with water and advised us of a few items that were not available. We ordered the burger week item which he had not mentioned. He then told us that they were "sold out" of that because they had sold 125 the day before (Tuesday). Haha. Hahaha. Hahahaha. Judging by the absence of clientele, I doubt that they had sold 125 of anything in the entire week before. How does a "brewpub" run out of burgers? And if it was "sold out", why didn't the waiter mention that when he was giving his spiel (maybe because it was because it was listed at full price on the menu)? Pants on fire? I don't do business with scammers, so we won't be back. read more

The service and food was amazing. We had our dogs and sat outside, which was perfect. The other customers were nice as well. The fries were thin steak fries, I highly recommend them. read more

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Staff great, portions lacking!! 18.00$ for a few thin fries and three dinky pieces of chicken tenders. Disappointing . You could get more and better food for less money at chick fil a read more

Initiative Brewing is a great spot! The beer was excellent with a good variety to choose from. The food menu had fun, delicious options, and everything we tried was really good. The burgers were the perfect size -- filling without being over the top. Definitely a place worth stopping in for great beer and solid food. read more

AMAZING food. I rarely leave reviews for places but wow this place shocked my wife and I both. Did not try any of the beers but the food is the best we have had in a long time, nachos burgers and rice bowls were fantastic. will come back for sure read more

Popped into Initiative Brewing one night this week while working in Madras. If you were wondering, the 45 minute drive is worth it. I usually go for a burger, but last night I took a chance on the special - a fried chicken sandwich with barbecue sauce and hot honey. I can never finish the fries that accompany my meal because I've already wolfed down a plate of kimchi fries before my meal gets there. The service was incredible and quick. We had the kindest server who seemed to genuinely care about his work. Initiative has a great list of cocktails, but I always opt for an old fashioned; this one featured Maker's Mark. I can't say when I'll find myself in Madras again, but when I do, I'll be hitting this place up again. read more

Initiative Brewing - Old fashioned - Brewpubs Near Me - Redmond, Oregon

We stopped in on a whim and we're so glad that we did! I had the BBQ Chicken Salad and it was delicious and the perfect portion size. So yummy! Mom had the Caesar Salad and added chicken. Delicious and plenty. We shared the sweet potato tots with fry sauce and OMG! The BEST TOTS WE'VE EVER HAD! I enjoyed their Fire & Fizz mocktail. Refreshing with a kick. I was just so pleased that they offered mocktail options. Mom enjoyed the Redemption Stout. Service was fast and friendly. Plenty of seating both inside and outside. Clean dining room & bathrooms. read more

Yelp led us to this spot and at first glance from the outside I thought we were walking in to an old bank. They have a cool outdoor spot, but the weather was chilly that day. Once you step inside you are transported to a killer brew pub dimension. The place was moderately busy for 1:30 on a Wednesday and we were immediately greeted by the bartender. We analyzed the tap list and narrowed it down quickly to the 3 IPAs brewed by these guys. We ended up trying all 3 and overall I would give the beer an 8 out of 10. I love a Boneyard RPM or Ft. George 3-way. I have been away from Oregon Craft for about a year so I am a little off my game but I didn't leave a drop in those pint glasses. We both ordered the smash burger and fries with some jalapeño aioli sauce. The fries were maybe the best fries I've ever had. I literally put my head down and chowed through them all before realizing I had a burger too. Smash burger is true to form dressed with melted cheese, bacon, lettuce and tomato. The bun had been fried in magic sauce to a crispy texture before they built the burger. We were blown away at how good it was!! We went to Sunriver Brewing on Wednesday night and think Initiative won our personal award for that day!! Highly recommend you check it out and I want to go again before I have to leave town!! read more

Server was rude, short and unpleasant. The food was ok. The CB I had was good and so were the fries. My husband had the Pulled Pork and did not like it. It was very overcooked. They did offer to remake it but we didn't want to wait for the food again. The owner said they would see how else they could compensate they didn't. I did not like the beer after 1 sip and they said they could not take it off the bill because it was poured already. read more

Delicious food. We had the cheesesteak and chicken bacon with lemon slaw. Loved their local beer and seltzers

An excellent brewery and restaurant in the heart of Redmond is Initiative Brewing. To be honest I had heard mixed things about coming here, but I thoroughly enjoyed my time and hope to make it back soon. The main part of town is a bit south, which is where the other breweries are clustered- this one is a bit further away but worth the drive or extra walk. It's located in what looks like an old bank or former restaurant, which large outdoor seating area, plus a sun parlor area out front, merchandise display on walls separating this, and a traditional bar and seating area inside. They also have a second floor area for events that overlooks the brewery and restaurant below. We were seated in an area with larger parties close to kitchen closing time. Thankfully we got to eat here as the shrimp rice bowl was a highlight meal of my stay in Redmond. Portions are large with fresh produce, well worth the reasonable price. Their selection of beer was large and eclectic, I loved all the styles I chose and only wish I could've stayed for a second flight. If you're in town or passing through, it's well worth the time to stop in. read more

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The food and service are excellent! We had the Steak and Cheese sandwich, Cuban sandwich, and Mojo Pork Bowl and all were outstanding! And the staff are very friendly and attentive. Can't recommend this place enough! read more

They have good service and good food choices. Eat here often with Inside and outside dining.

Good customer service! Loved the sweet potato fries and fry sauce, portion sizes could be bigger for the price though.

Great service and bartenders. Very friendly and accommodating. The beer is top notch and food first level. Comfortable seating inside and ample outside accommodations also. No matter what the weather is, this place will accommodate. read more

Initiative Brewing - Bang Bang Shrimp Bowl - Brewpubs Near Me - Redmond, Oregon

Nice beer and food selection. Service was excellent. Nice stop on the far north bend ale trail. Good patio seating, family friendly.

Got an order to go and when I opened the boxes at home I was shocked by the amount of fries. Charged $4 extra to have fries and got very few! Food over all was pretty darn good but if you want a filling portion go to Redmond Burger co. read more

Initiative Brewing - AMERICAN BURGER French Fries - Brewpubs Near Me - Redmond, Oregon