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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

Service, selection and the burgers all great, I love bringing my dog and sitting outside

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

Excellent menu. Options for vegetarians and vegans as well. Burgers looked amazing but I tried the Bang Bang Shrimp Bowl - it was awesome!

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 were great. Love the decor too. The ice cream cookie sandwiches are yummy!

The food was great! The beer was the bomb! Loved sitting outside. Our server was friendly and efficient.

Amazing burgers. I will come back and try the other things the next time that I am in Redmond.

This was our first time at Initiative Brewing. We noticed bacon popcorn. Now anything is better with BACON, but o' my that was great. We ended up deciding on the bacon cheeseburger, which was mouthwatering. We've already been back. read more

Initiative Brewing - Bacon Popcorn - Brewpubs Near Me - Redmond, Oregon

I am so happy we stopped here on our to our hotel. The service was top notch! Jessica killed it! The food, the drinks..the outside area! Highly recommend and we will definitely be back!! read more

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I have eaten at Initiative Brewing a couple of times for lunch and enjoyed it. I kept telling my wife about it. I finally had the opportunity to take her there this past weekend. The bonus-we got to sample some beers since I wasn't there for work. We each had a Tzatziki sandwich with fries. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pita was very soft and flavorful. The only thing I would change would be to add some additional Mediterranean seasonings to the sandwich, otherwise it was very good. Their ranch dressing is excellent as well. The beer: I'm really into getting flights and seeing what a brewery has to offer and Initiative has some good ones. I got a sample of the Wandering Dog Golden Ale, Gemini Amber, Shane-ful Imperial Red Ale and a Nightmare of 5th St. Black Lager. They were all good and matched the menu description spot on, which I appreciated. The service was excellent and we didn't have to wait for anything. Our waitress was on top of things without being all over us and we were never rushed. Overall the evening was fantastic and we are looking forward to returning and sampling other menu items and beers. read more

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Initiative Brewing squeezes in right in at four stars thanks to their food. Wasn't terribly awed with the beer. Their Burly Blonde was ok but wasn't terribly memorable and for the Redmond/Bend area competition is pretty significant with the craft beer scene here so "memorable " is pretty important. Steve and I split the Asian Nachos and they were pretty good. An Asian Fusion spin was put on these so you got ingredients like edemame mixed in with tortilla chips that were house made. Service was OK. A bit on the slow side but we could tell it was because they were under staffed like so many other businesses and companies right now. read more

Initiative Brewing - The Burly Blonde from Initiative Brewing. - Brewpubs Near Me - Redmond, Oregon

Tried the bacon cheeseburger. It was really large in size. Didn't even finish my whole meal, service and Ambience was good . Tried their pale ale, it was tasty too. If you're a brewpub fan, this is a good spot to try out. read more

Anytime we're in the area, we will stop by this restaurant. The beer is great and the food is innovative, fresh and excellent. Highly recommended. read more

We had 2 meals at initiative brewing. Both times it did not disappoint. The butter chicken was delicious!! The outdoor seating is super fun for big groups. Dog friendly environment. Highly recommend this place.! read more

Great food and beer, plenty of parking easy to find. Service and atmosphere perfect. Have been here a couple times, just when passing through, would definitely visit all the time if I wasn't 2.5 hours away read more

A hidden gem in Flag City. Excellent giant patio for enjoying some great brews. Pub grub WAY above average. The fries are crispy and top notch. I had the grilled chicken sando and it was delish. Many options to choose from for brews and super helpful staff to assist with the decision. Will definitely be back to chill with a beer on some sunny summer days. See you there!! read more

Initiative Brewing - Perfect sunny patio - Brewpubs Near Me - Redmond, Oregon

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Wasn't able to get a beer because they were out?!? However, the PB burger was decent. I still think Killer Burger was better.

Found Initiative Brewing from Yelp. The smashburger was good and the salad was fresh. The beers were also good. Wervice was ok, nothing that outstanding. This is a very casual place and a pretty good value in Redmond. read more

Initiative Brewing - Smash burger with upgraded loaded fries - Brewpubs Near Me - Redmond, Oregon

Outstanding service, taking our questions about their brews and making my infant niece laugh so much that it seems she had more fun than all the adults at dinner! Great vibe overall for their seating, and fast, efficient staff. Burgers and sides were all outstanding. Will definitely visit again! read more

Next time we are in Redmond we will definitely be coming back! The Hawaiian burger was fantastic with the pineapple teriyaki jam. The fry sauce is a definite must as well! Our kids got the cheeseburger and asked for pickles, it was a hit. So much so I would recommend adding your in-house made pickles to the menu! Bryan was our server and he was also extremely nice and helpful with recommendations. Even brought our dog a water bowl before we even asked!!!! read more

Initiative Brewing - Demolished burgers! - Brewpubs Near Me - Redmond, Oregon

We only had the appetizer pretzel and a couple beers. The service was a lil rough only bc it was busy but he greeted us and got to us as soon as he could. We tried a flight of beers, all good. I'd like to go back and try more. The interior is newly renovated and rustic stylish. They have their own parking lot. read more