Why is it that the restaurants with the best views often have mediocre food? Carson's is in the Sunriver lodge with a spectacular view of Mt Bachelor and the golf course. Prices are resort prices. Ordered the pulled pork sandwich and a beer. The sandwich came out on a bun that was already soggy with over saturated pork and slaw. It fell apart when you tried to pick it up. Worse was this huge piece of congealed cheese. I guess it was suppose to be melted but it was the consistency of rubber. Ended up just picking the meat out of the mess. I pointed out the food issues to the server who just kind of looked at me. She scampered off with the plate and quickly gave me the check without saying a word. No adjustments on the check. Didn't want to take the time to deal with it. Will stick to the bar and happy hour from now on. Too bad. read more

Well this was a TOTAL DISAPPOINTMENT! Our bill came to $170 dollars. For that we got 3 orders of fish and chips.......WITHOUT FRIES/chips, the coleslaw with the dinner was awful. The crab macaroni and cheese had NO flavor, however the two sandwiches we bought were ok. I tried calling them over six times about the lack of fries, they never answered. I called the front desk to have them transfer me......no answer, left a message telling them about the lack of chips.......NEVER RESPONDED. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE! It is TOO EXPENSIVE to have such rotten customer service. There are many other places to eat in the village where they actually care about their customers. read more

Our party Ordered for different items. All were tasty, and average. We always ask each other, "would you order it again"; Three said they would try something else.. You can't beat the atmosphere with the view of the mountains and beautiful meadow. read more

I brought my parents here when they came and stayed for the weekend and they say that "they would want to come here on more trips to sunriver, due to the view during the meal." The view of Mt. Batchelor with the sunset makes the meal feel like a special moment in time. Our server was courteous and friendly to fix everything that we needed. I would recommend to ask for specials, and to have the Oregon blackberry crisp, it's not just a desert it's also great for breakfast. The picture is a scallop with a potato crisp ring and I don't remember the sauce. But I ordered another the next day, too bad it was just the weekend special. read more

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The Lodge kitchen had lovely atmosphere and the service was perfect. The servers are very attentive. The food on the other hand is was somewhat disappointing. We went for dinner and started with the mussels and clams. They were cooked perfect and the best thing we had. The steak was cooked to perfection and the fries were great. The two items that were disappointing was the salmon and gnocchi. The salmon portion was very small and the accompanying vegetables sad. The leek was tough and flavorless. The gnocchi was presented in a very unattractive way and it didn't taste much better. The little brown tubes were tender. They need to lighten the color and use a fork to create a shape. Put a more interesting sauce on it. The burgers and sandwiches look like their strength. read more

We are huge fans of Sunriver, and bring our boys here often. This was our first time at Carson's and sad to say, we were super disappointed. Our server was very friendly, but the food was plain and unimpressive. The brutal part was we ordered 2 kids entrees, one adult entree, a soup and salad and 2 soft drinks and our total was $86! I would love to support a restaurant that is part of the Lodge, but the truth is we could eat at several other places in Sunriver with better food for less money. Don't think we will be back read more

Wow! Not one for dramatic comments but the Free Bird omelette I had today at Carson's was the best I've ever eaten! Such a simple dish; egg, cheese bacon and ham with some onions and peppers but WOW! Larry was our server and he did a great job, very accommodating and attentive but not overly. But the omelette, my gosh, the omelette was perfect! It's a resort, so be real, expect resort pricing but they made this meal worth it! read more

We ate there on Christmas Day. The service was very on point. The food was fabulous! More food than we could eat. Sunriver really goes all out for Christmas. We had a very relaxing and wonderful time! read more

This place is great, and, after eating here for the first time in years, i was so happy they have added tofu to their list of protein options! But after trying it two times (once as an addition to a salad and once as a scramble instead of egg) I'm pretty disappointed with the execution. Tofu is not just a substitute for protein/eggs/etc. It needs seasoning and it needs to be prepared properly. Both times my tofu was soggy and flavorless. I thought when I got it the second time in the scramble it would have seasoning, but it was just tofu as a replacement for egg. I hope they work on their recipes and make the tofu a satisfying protein option for vegans and vegetarians instead of the only option. read more

You have to judge this place in the context of hotel/resort dining. And this is the perfect hotel/resort restaurant. You can stumble to the podium in a disheveled state and have a delightful and overpriced meal. Pro-tip: you can eat brunch in the comfy lounge area near the restaurant entrance and enjoy the live music. I'd highly recommend the nachos, as I ate them about 6 times. Average chips slathered in cheese, sour cream, guacamole, hot peppers, olives, and tomatoes for a mere $18. At dinner you should try the creme brulee or cheesecake. The beer list was solid, too. Service was always top notch. All in all, THE PLACE for resort nachos in Sunriver. read more

Awful!!! Again.... the view is fantastic from the Sunriver lodge, however the food and the service lack both good food and good service The staff is nice enough but it needs to be retrained and the food, well let's just say, Carson's needs a new chef, a better menu and food one can actually eat. We were meeting friends there for lunch, thank goodness we really like them; because we waited 15 to 20 min just for water and the rest of the timing on our lunch was just as bad. Avoid Carson's read more

I loved this place! The food was fresh and delicious. The service was excellent (Sandy was my server). I highly recommend this restaurant.

We had a fabulous meal in the patio last. Have not been in awhile and we were pleased with the expert service and tasty food. Steaks were cooked to perfection with great presentation. Will be back soon. read more

We made a reservation for 10:40am and were forced to wait til 11:40am to get seated since they totally mismanaged their reservation schedule. The food is way overpriced and they take mandatory gratuity. I can confidently say that this was our worst brunch experience. read more

I don't yelp very often, but Larry is worth it. While my boyfriend and I stayed at Sunriver Resort this past weekend to celebrate his birthday we showed up to breakfast a little rushed b/c he was behind to his birthday golf game with his buddies. Having worked in the food and beverage industry myself for 20 years I know that "we're in a rush" isn't on the top of a server's list of favorite things to hear, particularly during Sunday Brunch rush. My "servers guilt" would have never let those words leave my mouth. But my boyfriend doesn't quiet know all the faux paux's, fortunately for him. I was pleased when Larry met his request with fast paced, professional, service with a smile, instead of the softened look of "yeah... you and everyone else in here is in a rush." Not only was the service great for brunch but when I stopped by later for a solo Bloody Mary Larry continued to give that same stellar service throughout the day. I used to work at a place really similar to this, I'm pretty certain Larry was the guy running circles around my section, and making it look easy while he was doing it. The food was great. I wasn't too impressed with the hollandaise I had the morning before, but I'm kind of a hollandaise snob after working breakfast at top spots so many years, so maybe I'm being too critical. The sautéed greens were delicious. We both really liked the subtle sweetness of the donut holes. You should order from the bloody mary bar, although until Larry waited on me I didn't get qued in the first time around there were so many topping options, so ask your server about the bacon, asparagus, & etc. Thanks Larry! And thank you Carson's Kitchen as well. read more

Excellent location Good solid tasty food. Kitchen might have had some off minutes but server resolved everything as if it was no problem. Great meal memory in a beautiful setting. Chowder solid. Clams app yummy. Great wine list. Fab service. Smiles!! read more

Breakfast was excellent. We were spaced appropriately during phase 2 opening.

Pretty disastrous. I've never read a more nonsensical menu in my life. I hate when restaurants try to over complicate their menus to try to make it easier to gouge you. I'm glad I stayed away from the curry because I have a feeling it would have been significantly worse than my $18 ($21 actually because I added sautéed mushrooms) burger. Carson's, your pickles are gross. They are thin and textureless and taste like someone soaked them in vinegar and sugar water. Your sauce for the Brussels sprout appetizer was icky too. How can you reasonably charge $25 for beef stroganoff and $23 for fish and chips when your employees have their shirts partially untucked and rhinestones on their butts? My boyfriend spit out the chutney that is supposed to be paired with the duck entree. He also had an entire pile of garlic off to the side of his dish. That's pretty unappealing. I'm sorry, but for the prices being charged and the stuffy atmosphere, I expected mind-blowing food. Pretty upsetting when I know our bill was in the $200 range and the best thing about my meal was my glass of wine. To the manager that likes to respond: don't bother. I know you won't actually relay anything to your "team" and you'll keep serving the same expensive, confused muck. Keep your comments. We won't be back. read more

Love this restaurant and the amazing service and servers. This morning Sandy was our server on the patio. Her bubbley dynamic personality added a little more sparkle to an already beautiful morning and awesome food. Whether it's breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just a little nosh you will never be disappointed here, not by the food, the service, the cleanliness, the atmosphere nothing. Carson's American Kitchen is a great choice every single time read more

Lodge Kitchen - New American Near Me - Sunriver, Oregon

Went there for orders to go on 8/25/20. This was the cesear salad we got, barely any dressing on salad- it was $11. Got two cheeseburgers and one was half soggy and off the bun. Ordered a beer to go they didn't have the one I asked for and didn't give me the option of choosing to get a different one or not get one they just assumed and gave me a different kind and let me know when I picked the order up. I was sadly not impressed. read more

Lodge Kitchen - New American Near Me - Sunriver, Oregon

Great service and very tasty food. I had the steelhead trout sandwich with bacon and tomato on grilled sourdough. It was fantastic! Shout out to a great server Sandy, very friendly and attentive. read more

I just ordered their "Curbside" special of the day - stuffed pork tenderloin with creamy polenta. What a wonderful, delightful surprise, and couldn't be easier (or safer). I'll be ordering from here at least once a week from now on. read more

Lodge Kitchen - Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Polenta - New American Near Me - Sunriver, Oregon

Not sure why this restaurant is rated as high as it is. It is totally overpriced for the quality of the food. I had the trout which was coated in cornmeal but absolutely no seasoning. The salad under the trout had bacon which was more like pork belly but totally a bunch of undercooked fat. The fish and chips had way too much breading and the coleslaw was just a dish of cabbage with no dressing. I asked for dressing and they brought a vinegarette , not appealing. Very disappointing. read more

Very surprised at the negative reviews. We were hesitant to go but we were staying at the resort and had a free meal there in our package. First of all, no one mentioned that they serve popovers at the beginning of the meal. It's been years since I had one and it was delicious. We had the bucatini pasta which was cooked very well and the ribeye rare. That too was cooked perfectly. Add a side of Brussels sprouts with bacon and call it a meal. Plus our drinks were served quickly The prices are high but nothing unusual for our expectations. The space is nice, you're not sitting on top of anyone and you can have a nice conversation. A great view and the service was very attentive and didn't seem rushed to get us out of there despite the holiday weekend. read more

We were staying at the resort so breakfast at Carson's was very convenient! Just a quick walk over. It's winter so there is snow on the ground and lights in the trees, really beautiful setting with the lodge! We were seated promptly and our server was very attentive, she answered any questions and refilled coffee/water without it ever running empty (thank you!). The prices are on the higher end but since this is a resort, it is to be expected. The restaurant is beautifully styled with huge windows overlooking the snowy landscape. We ordered the cinnamon doughnut holes (very good, definitely recommend), the biscuits and gravy (there are two size options, we did the smaller one), and an omelette. Everything tasted great and we had no complaints about our food. It also arrived fairly quickly after ordering which is a plus! I should also note we arrived at 8 am and by 8:45 the place was almost full so there could be a wait depending on what time you arrive. Overall, we enjoyed our experience at Carson's for breakfast! read more

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My wife and I celebrated 43 years together here last night. We met on the Bicentennial 7/4/76 I had the sea food pasta and it was great. My wife had the Northwest sandwich but felt it was bland. read more

The filet was the best I have had in my whole life. It was cooked to perfection. Also, Tracy our waitress was amazing! I would recommend this place and make sure to try the filet. Oh and the after dinner Yard Sale drink try it cold in a martini glass. read more

We had breakfast and dinner here and they were both delicious. The service and views were outstanding, Sandy was one of the best servers I've ever had. Tip: Definitely try the freshly made donuts for breakfast and the portions are big so you may want to share. read more

Lodge Kitchen - New American Near Me - Sunriver, Oregon

Incredibly delicious and enjoyable breakfast experience. My partner and I are visiting from California and came to Carson's for breakfast to start our day. Every employee we encountered was kind and greeted us with a smile. The server, Larry, had a warm and welcoming personality. The menu looked fantastic! I was torn between the breakfast burrito, eggs Benedict, and egg sand which. All had creative names based on the landmarks and nature around us - great attention to detail! I opted to order the Egg Sandwich and started off with cinnamon sugar doughnut bites. Everything was delicious! My only complaint, because I'm a spoiled Californian is no avocado Larry offered guacamole which was a nice recommendation. Not sure where they source their products so this is definitely not a big deal and completely understandable. Overall, beautiful location, great food, and kind staff! Thank you! read more

I've read previous comments, well so far we have had NO bad experiences, everything was delicious and Larry our server was amazing, asking how our meal is and very kind. Sure it's pricey but we are at a resort! Expect great service. They were running valentine's specials and there was live music. It was a nice treat being it was our anniversary. I highly recommend this place, whether it's for snowboarding or just a relaxing weekend... read more

Lodge Kitchen - Crab chili cocoa eggs Benedict, it was amazing! - New American Near Me - Sunriver, Oregon

We have enjoyed multiple meals at Carsons during our ski week at Sun River Resort. Service was terrific from the personal touch by chef Leo, waiters Jason and Daniel and others. The salmon with speatzle and cabbage was really exceptional. Trout was great. Oatmeal and breakfast overall scrumptious. Wonderful place. read more

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While staying at Sunriver resort, we ate here several times. This place was exceptional with every single meal we ordered! So delicious, great service, beautiful views and the outdoor dining during Covid kept us warm and cozy with their outdoor heaters. Will definitely be back! read more

What ever this place once was, it is no longer. It is awesome! Came here for a dinner with five and service was top notch. I ordered the steak and it was cooked and seasoned perfectly. I loved everything on the plate. Potatoes? Awesome, especially when dipped in the meat juices. Roasted onion? Great. Whole cloves of garlic? Yum! Even the asparagus. I was genuinely surprised. I mean, this food wasn't cheap, but the price is plenty fair for this deliciousness. read more

Good food, great service. I bit pricey but when you don't have many choices that's what you'd expect. read more

Lodge Kitchen - New American Near Me - Sunriver, Oregon

Our rating is a rough average of 3 meals experienced at Carson's--two breakfasts and one dinner. We purchased the Breakfast package at the resort (thus the two all inclusive breakfasts for each morning at the resort) and made reservations for dinner in early celebration of our anniversary. What Carson's has going for it is the friendly, personable hostesses and wait staff, the exploration and attempt of original yet local flavors, menu selection during both meal hours and the view from almost any location in the restaurant. Where Carson's fell a bit flat was the execution of the meals (particularly dinner) and the resulting disparity of expectations with Carson's pricing. Breakfast was average relative to what we selected: my husband tried the Brioche French Toast and Three Sisters (pancakes, ham and eggs); I had the Sage Springs Omelette and Fried Egg Sandwich. I did particularly enjoy the Fried Egg Sandwich--it was quite hardy with the pork belly bacon, bacon aioli and White Cheddar. We probably could have shared the sandwich between the two of us. Our dinner is where we had higher expectations--particularly the pricing and being a primary dining experience at the resort. I ordered the Smoked and Roasted Pork Chop and my husband ordered the Braised Beef Crepinette. My crispy Brussels sprouts were taken beyond the point of crispy and were mostly bitter (a few were edible...thankfully there were enough on the plate to dig through). The pork chop was toothsome with limited flavor; the apple parsnip purée and peach mustard sauce helped make up for the work put into chewing the pork. My husband's braised beef, as he describes, was "good" and worthy of ordering again--I'm not familiar with what to expect from a Crepinette other than it is a "package" of meat, in this case beef (for anyone who is texture sensitive, I would avoid this dish). For dessert, I sought advice from our waitress, thusly ordered the Carrot Cake. To me, this was the star of the evening, the mascarpone mixed with the moist and subtle sweetness of the cake was perfect. My husband, who does not like carrot cake, would not leave it alone. I do feel the dessert and our sweet waitress made up for my disappointment in my dinner meal. Overall, we may not return for dinner, simply due to the expectation of nearly flawless execution of what seems to be great meal ideas relative to the price paid and the 50/50 chance of being disappointed. read more

Okay, so I'm a little on the fence with this place. The food was good. We went for breakfast and I think everyone was very pleased. The coffee was a little weak, but not bad. Breakfast potatoes were inexplicably spicy, like someone dumped an entire bottle of cayenne in the mix that morning. I dig spicy food a lot, but these were crazy hot, sorta wrong for breakfast, and my wife and kids couldn't handle it. The French toast looked pretty plain but my six year old didn't complain. Service was attentive at times, painfully slow at others. To their credit, we were there the week after Portland public schools had Spring Break, so Sunriver was a little dead, but it almost seemed like they weren't expecting any business at all, and the place ended up getting pretty full, so I think they were overwhelmed. I would return, but my expectations for next time would be a bit higher, for the price point and the fancy ambience. read more

Great service. Delicious rolls. Extensive wine list. Beautiful views. Food was average at best.

I am sorry to give this review but the quality of Carson's food has been on the decline and tonight was the worst. Yes, the view is incredible (this two stars and not one) but my Trout was way over cooked and was presented on soggy greens absolutely swimming in a warm vinaigrette. Something I would expect at Denny's or Sheri's...not here. We come here often and for the past year we have seen prices rise and quality decline at Carson's Kitchen. From now on we will stick with Sunriver Brewing or just about any other place in Bend. read more

Frank provided such adept and professional service that I returned for a second night. The food was beautifully presented and prepared, but I wanted all that and more. I'm working hard at a conference here, and I wanted to be both well-fed and catered to. Mission accomplished! A single woman eating alone doesn't always garner excellent treatment, so Frank's efforts deserve mention. Everyone he waited on received similar great service. I came back tonight with my new friends and discovered the wonderful Danielle! Again , excellence in food and service. I'm sure to return to the restaurant because of its consistent quality. read more

It's yummy! Atmosphere was cute and inviting. Lots of homemade bakeries! It's a nice touch the complimentary toast too.