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    O’Kanes

    3.9 (30 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    O’KANES ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Rye sazerac cocktail--delicious and new to me
    Joan F.

    Wow, this place always delivers! My first sazerac cocktail, and I'll never look back. The bartender artfully, lovingly made this amazing drink from New Orleans. Smoky and with hints of licorice, this is my new, favorite cocktail. We enjoyed our drinks in the shady, garden patio. Perfect on a mid September afternoon. If you hate cigar smoke--and I can see why you would--this outdoor patio may not be for you. There was enough breeze to lighten the smell. Time after time, this is one of our favorite aspects of the Old Saint Francis School at McMenamins.

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    Christina S.

    Let's hope this part of the popular McMenamin's stays the "great hidden gem" it is! I was told to come here by my brother-in-law who frequented O'Kanes before Yelp was even a thing. At night it's dark and intimate, cigar smoke fills the air and you can warm up by the wood burning stove. The Old Fashioned I ordered to sip on was just right. It's small so there's limited seating inside where you're surrounded by beautiful stained glass, Grateful Dead posters and music and the story of O'Kane on the wall behind the bar. Outside is a spacious patio with fire pits in the winter.

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    Mike G.

    Great little bar with wood stove and fire pits, have schists for sale and can smoke inside and out. Friendly staff. Great spot to just chill and be low key.

    Mark B.

    This bar is inside the old garage the nuns used. But don't stay inside go outside and enjoy the Happy Hour or come later of enjoy the clear Bend sky at night around the fire pits! The food is standard McMenamins, it comes from the main kitchen so lighter foods like pretzels tend to be cold by the time they get to you but the burgers are fine! I was here when a bachelor party passed through which was fun but it is mostly just people enjoying a nice Bend night around the fires, Oh, and they have a good drinks menu. It really becomes a special place. It's away from home. you set outside and just enjoy being away outside. At night they light a bunch of fire pits and you set there snacking and drinking your coke or whatever (they do serve alcohol) and watch the stars, the fires, and the other people, you chat with your friends, maybe even make new ones...

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    Horribly rude bartender. Made assumptions on our group and treated us disrespectfully. If I could, I would give them a zero star rating.

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    5 years ago

    No absolutely love the retro feeling of sitting in a light haze of cigar smoke in a dimly lit old building. So cool

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    8 years ago

    Very pleasant to sit outside on the patio in the summer. Lance was our server and did a great job! The gyro was yummy.

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    9 years ago

    This is a great spot to hang out and relax. It's a great opportunity to socialize with someone new around the fire pits and enjoy a drink.

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    12 years ago

    Cool woodsy taverny little cigar and whiskey bar. Fire pits and decor are awesome. Drinks were good. Fun place to take friends.

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    10 years ago

    Pricey and food is average. However you go and pay for the extensive knowledge and drink selection and the giant fires outside.

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    San Simon

    San Simon

    4.7
    (108 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    San Simon is a fun little hidden gem! Tucked away down an alley, it almost feels like you're…read morediscovering a secret speakeasy. The atmosphere is rustic, cozy, and a little exclusive, which made it a really unique spot to grab a drink! We stopped in right after checking into our hotel, and it was the perfect first stop to kick off our weekend. There isn't a ton of seating, but you can choose between the cozy indoor space or the patio in the alley. Since there were only two of us, we were seated right away. If you're looking for a relaxed place to enjoy a quick glass of wine or a cocktail before exploring the rest of the town, I'd definitely recommend stopping by here. It's a charming spot with great vibes!

    Follow the alley. Trust me…read more You know those places you stumble into and immediately think, "Yep...this is my kind of spot"? That was San Simón for me. At first, walking down the alley in downtown Bend, I honestly was not sure what we were about to find. Then we started seeing little fire pit pods, heated huts, glowing candles, and people tucked away having cocktails. It instantly felt cool without trying too hard. Walking into San Simón felt like stepping into some funky speakeasy hidden in plain sight. Dark lighting, moody atmosphere, David Bowie playing in the background, wild artwork on the walls that makes you stop and stare for a second. Just a great vibe all around. The kind of place where you sit down and immediately relax into the evening. The cocktails were excellent. Not overdone, not syrupy, just really balanced and well made. One of our favorites was the "Some Positive Feedback," which came with this sugar rim that looked awesome and added just enough sweetness without overpowering the drink. Bright citrus flavor, refreshing, smooth, and dangerously easy to drink. Then we asked the bartender if they could just make us something off the cuff. We said vodka, lemon and lime forward, not too sweet, maybe a little spice. They absolutely nailed it. Crisp, refreshing, layered citrus flavor with just enough heat on the back end to keep it interesting. Honestly one of those cocktails where everybody at the table takes a sip and immediately goes, "Oh wow." As a bourbon guy, I was also pleasantly surprised with the whiskey selection. The bartender recommended Stafford's Reserve, an Oregon bourbon, and I am glad I listened. Smooth, approachable, a little sweet up front with some spice on the finish. Easy sipping bourbon that fit the whole vibe of the place perfectly. What really made the night though was the staff. Everybody was friendly in that genuine way where you feel welcomed instead of "served." By the end of the night it honestly felt like we had been there before, even though it was our first visit. The outdoor setup deserves some love too. Bend cooled down at night, but the fire pits and heaters kept everything comfortable. We could have easily stayed another couple hours just hanging out. Pricing felt fair for the quality of drinks and atmosphere. This is not a dive bar pretending to be fancy. It is a genuinely cool cocktail spot that knows exactly what it is. If you are in Bend and enjoy craft cocktails, bourbon, cool music, quirky atmosphere, and places with personality, go find San Simón. Half the fun is finding it tucked down the alley in the first place.

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    Dear Irene

    Dear Irene

    4.6
    (91 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Wow-what an excellent experience! From our server Jesse who took great care of us to the unique…read moreflavors..chef's kiss-muuuwah! Seared Foie Gras - Sparrow brioche, berry spread, toasted pistachio, 15yr balsamic... was on a fluffy brioche with a berry jam that made for an unexpected mix of sweet and salty. The ahi tuna tostada had a creamy sauce the made me wanna change my order and fill up on these..soo guuuud. Seared Albacore Crudo - Yuzu calamansi ponzu, shiso, scallions, crispy garlic, togarashi, pumpkin seed oil. It was a fresh and citrusy flavor with a spicy aftertaste. Such an explosion of flavors. Seared Diver Scallops - Snap peas, summer squash, black pearl mushrooms, red coconut curry, sunflower sprouts. The scallops were large and juicy with a curry sauce that was similar to Thai curry. Ambience is eclectic with a vibrant hip vibe. A definite treat night!

    From the decor and atmosphere to the unique cocktails and attentive service, Dear Irene is one of…read moreBend's best restaurants. They offer a fixed menu with great starters, salads, and entrees. We ordered the scallops which were full of buttery deliciousness, the chicken which was cooked to perfection with crunchy breading on the outside, and a creamy polenta dish. You can't go wrong but be sure to order one of the salads. Our favorite was the baratta and citrus salad with olives and pine nuts. It has all the textures and sweet-salty goodness you could want. As for cocktails, our favorite was the pear and side piece drinks. The presentation is beautiful and they really are one of a kind. We'll be back!

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    Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails

    Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails

    4.4
    (1.5k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$$

    Excellent food always! We sat outside this time and it was very pleasant. My favorite is the…read moretrout dip appetizer. Sometimes I take one to go after the meal. I had the halibut and it was amazing. We all loved our experience and the restaurant is always our first choice when we go to Bend.

    Hope someone actually sees this review I've been trying to post it for an hour I'm 68 years old…read morethis is more difficult than I thought birthday dinner bad service not very attentive and the candle on the cake was my birthday when a in untrained server brought me my birthday piece of pie with a candle lit while my husband was in the bathroom while I sat there looking at a candle having to blow it out while he wasn't even available more training is needed $250 down the drain hour and a bad mood I wonder why didn't even get coffee for my husband till he had his entree when he asked for it at the beginning when I ordered my first cocktail sad been going to this restaurant for years not anymore all the staff look like they were 16 didn't even know what they were doing except if you trainer servers wow what's the world become birthdays are supposed to be fun I didn't feel like it was fun it was sad sitting there looking at a candle burning down to the wick while my husband wasn't even available cuz the 16 year old server didn't know that they shouldn't have brought the piece of pie with the candle lit until he was available at the table Common Sense maybe maybe not I don't know maybe I'm oversensitive you tell me

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    Oh the carrot cake, rich, smokey, walnuts, coconut ... Cream cheese frosting... You'll dream about it!
    Oh the carrot cake, rich, smokey, walnuts, coconut ... Cream cheese frosting... You'll dream about it!
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