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.

My husband and I dined here at 9pm on a Saturday night and the food and service were excellent! We…read moreread negative reviews and were confused. Now I wish I had taken photos of our meal to prove its excellency. We started with Brussels sprouts which were cooked to perfection and had so much flavor. I'd say these were probably the best I've ever had. Shortly after, our main plates arrived. My club sandwich was perfect, very fresh and tasty. My husband ordered the soup of the day and it must have been delicious because it was gone in a snap! If you're wanting to dine here and are worried about reviews, I'd recommend ordering a lighter fare. I also highly recommend you try out the mocktail apple-tini, it's that good! Overall we had a wonderful experience. Our server was extremely kind and very efficient. I do hope in the future they renovate as it's starting to look aged. It may be on the books because the restaurant next door is being renovated and should be open soon.

Ordered the salmon risotto and the salmon was barely cooked and I went home with an upset stomach…read morefor 2 days. Looked at the left overs the next day and the salmon was stringy and couldn't Hold its shape. Sick

Stayed at Brasada for 2 days, came here for breakfast both times and was very pleased. The view…read morefrom the patio is amazing, so I'd highly recommend sitting outside if weather permits! The staff here is super friendly, albeit perhaps a little short staffed, as it does seem like they are always flying around. The food is great (atleast for breakfast, can't really speak to lunch or dinner). My wife and I split the breakfast sandwich one day and the chicken and waffles the other. I think of the 2 the breakfast sandwich stood out a little more. honestly the potatoes were kind of the star, super crispy but still fluffy in the middle! Chicken and waffles were good too, although the ratio of chicken to waffle could maybe be improved on.

Ranch House has something for everyone. We were a party of 5 including a toddler, with very diverse…read morefood tastes and everyone was satisfied with their meal. We had everything from a pepperoni pizza to a healthy beet salad to salmon on a bed of veggies with a delicious clean sauce. There's also a good kids menu and the grilled cheese was a big hit. The atmosphere is very rustic and cozy. It was Valentine's Day and the tables were all decorated with red roses. Service was a little slow, and several times we were brought someone else's food. But it could have due to it being such a busy night. Overall, it is a solid choice for either a casual meal or a special occasion. Not many places bridge that gap so well.

The customer service (bartender) wasn't friendly until I was signing the tip portion of the…read morereceipt, and the food was pretty bad.. especially for an upscale spot. Got the salmon sandwich, it was soggy and a pretty sloppy mess. The hostess was very nice though!

Had an okay experience here. We went 2x for breakfast and each time it was not super busy. There…read morewere two waitresses who would work between each party. Overall, the food was okay. I had the breakfast burrito the first time around. It was good but not great. The bright side is that it was massive and could easily feed two people. The downside was that it wasn't anything spectacular. We also decided to get takeout so we could eat at the pool. The burger would be a lot better with a roasted garlic aioli as opposed to just ketchup. The garlic truffle fries were great nonetheless. Overall, the food is okay but the portions can be hit or miss for the value. The convenience is what really drew us into eating here.

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!

The View Tap and Grill is a well hidden gem; maybe, a diamond in the rough. The restaurant is part…read moreof the Juniper Golf Course clubhouse. We were part of a group of a dozen people gathered for lunch and conversation. To accommodate the group the staff helped us rearrange tables so we could sit together. Over all the service was top notch. The general consensus was that the food was very good and several of us commented that we will make The View Tap and Grill part of our regular restaurant selection. For my part I ordered Loaded Nachos for the table and an Original Burger for myself. The Original Burger might be the best plain burger in Central Oregon. It consists of a large perfectly seasoned patty of ground beef (probably 80/20 to provide the real hamburger flavor), a slice of tomato, and a slice of onion in a nice bun. The house made chips were crispy. On the downside, the Loaded Nachos did not live up to expectations because they were far from loaded and the cheese was cold. The menu was small; but, there are at least a couple more items that I wish to try and I will definitely go back for another Original Burger.

The food is good and getting better all the time. The service is terrific. They always seem to have…read moreattentive and kind servers. And the view is sublime!

We wandered in off the street, this establishment stays open a little later than most here…read more Quickly seated, got menus. We ordered a few drinks and appetizers. Always on the lookout for great N/A I ordered the house-made ginger beer. SO GOOD! Anyway, appetizers - We had: Patatas Bravas - yummy fingerling potatos Mushroom Tartine - this is PHENOMENAL, their amazing sourdough bread topped with mushrooms, goat cheese and herbs. Now mind you, it comes with 3 servings, and with four of us, well it was hard to split up. I wish we wouldve asked if they could do 4 pieces for incremental charge. I loved it so much if I come back this might even be my entree. Roasted Eggplant - omg, with spiced yogurt and pomegranate seeds, what an amazing taste combination! Braised Cabbage, in a curry broth, this was inhaled as well. While the others ordered the various pizzas, I had the Flame and Field Steak Salad, 6oz sirloin on radicchio salad with an amazing blue cheese dressing and lots of other stuff. My steak was PERFECTLY cooked to med rare and seasoned. And i'll mention, they dont put any salt/pepper on the table here, and they dont need to :) Service was on the ball, kind respectful and informative. The ambiance is very, well, TERRA. Lol. Look up on the wall, terracotta pots, lol. For excellent gourmet food, much of it vegan and glutenfree, prices were super reasonable. I'll come back here pronto next time I'm in town.

Two friends and I recently had dinner at Terra Kitchen, and I think we would all agree it was the…read morebest dinner that we have had in a long long time! Besides the amazing service, the food was absolutely incredible. We ordered the bruschetta, the eggplant, and the cauliflower as starters, and split a salad. Everything was great, and it was hard to decide what was best. In fact, one friend said the bruschetta was her favorite, another said the cauliflower was her favorite, and I said the eggplant was my favorite. But all of them were great! Besides all of this, the atmosphere is artistic and peaceful. I wish this was closer to where I live! I can't wait to return.

A++ across the board, from the ambiance to the food to the service -- our waiter (Steve, I believe)…read morewas particularly amazing and actually made the food taste better with his highly-informed discusions of it. I'd avoided this place somewhat because the menu looks non-traditional and a bit scary. If you feel that way, get past it. The things at the very top are effectively amuses bouches, not even starters. Then below that you have shared starters (pork collar lettuce wraps amazing!) , then salad/soup if you want (the gazpacho was simply amazing and Steve's description made it even better). The bread, oh my god, the bread. Some Spanish or Portguese flat fried round bread with tallow on it -- you don't need the butter, trust me. In fact, perversely, that was the only issue with the meal. We ate too much bread. Next time, I'd eat half a roll each and bring the rest home. The steaks were simply superb, the crust amazing, the cooking temperatures perfect. I used both Steve and ChatGPT to help me pick mine (the Eye of Rib). The hangar, the bavette, and even the filet (not my fav) were all great as well. But I liked my pick the best. No room for dessert, none whatsoever, but they gave us a free madeline which was yummy as well. A++, best restaurant in Bend, can't believe how long it too me to come here. Don't fear the menu, it's not that complicated and the server will make it easy when they explain it to you.

Bos Taurus is a super swanky restaurant in downtown Bend. We walked in without a reservation, which…read morefelt like a mistake, but the host was very accommodating and offered us a lightning speed round at the bar, which was also reserved for later. We had 45 mins to enjoy a quick happy hour, and we ordered a half dozen oysters, the ceviche, and a strawberry margarita. Everything came out fast, and I was very impressed with the oysters and pink peppercorn mignonette. I was less impressed with the tab, which was almost $80. This spot is high end for a reason! Come prepared to drop a bag. We spent more here than at dinner nearby, surprisingly. Bos Taurus offers an elevated dining experience that should be reserved for special occasions every blue moon; however, I appreciated the hospitality to enjoy a quick bite.