It's the oldest continuously operating cafe and bar in Oregon. From the neon outside and in, the…read morehistory and ambiance is a throwback that dates to the 1880's. The bar is long, with pictures of all the Pendleton Round-Up lining one wall. The place is a fascinating time capsule. Way in the back, beyond the bar and the pool table, a very small dining room with counter service and several humble booths are tucked away next to the kitchen. It's old, and proud of it. I've only eaten there twice; I once had a great breakfast there many years ago with my son. The portions were generous, the service was excellent, and as American style breakfasts go, it was about as good as they get. It's not "inspired food." It's the standard stuff, and there's something comforting about that. It's Americana at it's best. The second time was my birthday, and again, I was there with my son. It was evening. When we got there, we were the only ones occupying the cafe. It looked exactly as it had 20-plus years ago. My son ordered a hamburger and fries. Again, no trendy toppings or fuss, just very fresh, very well prepared hearty fare...exactly what we were looking for. I had their "famous" fried chicken. it was without hesitation, some of the best I'd ever tasted. It came with jo-jos, a salad, and garlic bread. It was all excellent, and almost too much food. If you enjoy old school dining in a small town cafe, it's going to be hard to beat the Rainbow Cafe and Bar.

Great atmosphere and history. Super gin and tonic! Loved the fry sauce! Ordered steak finger they…read morewere good and side salad along with order of chicken dinner. It wasn't our favorite, But not bad either. Glad we had the experience probably won't go again though... we were just driving thru....

Looked like a dive, but it was late and nothing else was open. Surprisingly the food was great…read more Everything was Homemade. Good price, friendly atmosphere. Would recommend.

Exactly as the description describes. Total dive bar. With dive bar food that will require a lot of…read moresalt and pepper. Servers will cater to their regulars and completely dismiss anyone else. Pass if you are passing by from out of town.

Crazy and awesome history to this former brothel!…read more The drinks were a nice finish to a long day and good conversation. The Smoking Gun... you gotta try it!

The fettuccine and stuffed mushroom are my go to dishes. Their cocktails are amazing. Marcus and…read moreTim are always so friendly. Love this place

Ok, front makes it seem like a secret…read more.... Once you step in, just relax! Atmosphere is calming, but loud! I Loved it. Day of the Dead themed! Great decor! Great ambience! Amazing Food! I had the Carne Asada Tacos! Skirt Steak cut perfectly, and charred just right! Tender Juicy and not too Chewy! Marinated in Lime juice, and aromatic seasonings! The smells and the flavor was bursting! Topped it with a Habanero sauce that was so smooth and not mouth burning so you could taste everything! The Margaritas aren't overpowering with sweetness or bitterness. Just right with a dash of Tajin! Took my mom out and she had a great time. The service from Joe as usual absolutely perfect! First time meeting him but read comments of his other establishment. The menu is on the wall! No paper menu! It's small, but you won't and can't pass up great Taco's and it doesn't have to be Tuesday! QR Code menu also on Bar and Tables!

Mi Tribute opened as kind of a sister establishment to Joe's Fiesta. It has a Dia de Muertos vibe…read moreto it with all the related accoutrements, but also seems to be trying for a Mexican restaurant thing with the blaring music and dark wood furnishings. It's kind of confusing at this point, to be honest. Adding to the confusion is we went to Joe's Fiesta looking for chips and a beer, and he sent us next door to his new bar, Mi Tributo. Next door, we ordered drinks and asked for chips and were told, "We're trying to be traditional, so the only snacks you can order are tacos." I just ate lunch, I don't want tacos, I was hoping for chips and salsa. Drinks are super expensive, with a margarita (and not a large one at that) setting us back $11.95 and a 1 oz pour of house tequila costing me $10.95. No snacks, overpriced drinks; I'm not going back. I hope they figure out what they want to be.

5 Stars for Mac's Bar & Grill - Pendleton, OR…read more After eyeballing Mac's Bar & Grill for a few weeks, we finally stopped in, and total satisfaction achieved! Our waitress (the young lady with long black hair) was incredibly friendly, attentive, and fast. Excellent service from start to finish. My husband ordered the Brisket French Dip--rich, flavorful, perfectly tender-- and paired with French fries that were crispy to perfection. I had the Chicken Ranch Quesadilla with fries as well, and wow... our taste buds were taken to a whole new level! He enjoyed a cold beer on tap, while I sipped on a delicious Bloody Mary, such a perfect pairing with the meal. The food was well-seasoned, generously portioned, reasonably priced, and absolutely hit the mark. This bar-and-grill experience checked all the boxes. I highly recommend stopping by for a lunch date or kicking back with family and friends. Huge thanks to the chef for the amazing food, and special recognition to our waitress; she truly deserves employee of the month! We will definitely be back for more!

Have always really like Mac's,but lately it's been a little off. I ordered the loaded tots. Tasted…read moreterrible, presentation was ghastly, it looked like they poured poop on top of the tots. Gonna have to take a break from Mac's for a bit. Hopefully it will improve, maybe a new cook. Service by waitress was great as always though

They have good food and ambiance. Service was timely. Not too expensive. I would come again.read more

We stopped here while traveling. It was happy hour, so we decided to just order off of the happy…read morehour menu. We ordered the tacos and the calamari. The tacos were very good and the calamari was excellent. So excellent that we ordered another order of calamari. our total bill for the food alone was under $20. We sat at a small booth, the seating was very comfortable. Our waitress did an excellent job. We sat near the cash register and the gentleman that seem to be ringing everything up seem to be a little stern with his employees. It was not busy when we got there at about four o'clock, but by five, o'clock. It was busy. The menu was not that large, but it looked like a good menu, we saw a hamburger go by and they look delicious and we're quite large. we did not have alcohol as we were traveling. We will stop here again.

Simply outstanding!…read more In the post-covid world we're told to accept mediocre service, lesser food taste/quality, smaller food portions and higher prices. And if you dare question any of the above, you're told to shut up, suck it up... and be thankful for what you got! The Prodigal Son is a throwback to the best of pre-Covid times: Fantastic beer! Great food! Great ambiance! Great service! Sizable portions... and Great prices! I highly recommend The Prodigal Son.

Ordered a beer and French fries. Not sure how any kitchen can in good conscience send out what we…read morewere expected to eat. The chips were the color of old mahogany furniture and tasted like old oil. As we left we noticed no one else were eating the fries on their plates. The beer was good.

We're in the area camping, and wanted to venture back into town for a good dinner. The decor is…read morestraight out of the 50s, and sets the mood for a fabulous dinner. Pretty deep menu and sizable wine and specialty cocktail list. I had osso buco and my wife had duck breast. Both were fabulous, paired with a bottle of Carmenere from Sno Road Winery, a local winery in Echo. Service was outstanding; timely without being overbearing. This very likely is the best fine dining restaurant in Pendleton; make sure you stop in!

Pendelton fave. Drinks are good, food is delicious. Ambience is quaint and really enjoyable. I…read morehighly recommend the lamb- sauce on the side. Flambé crème brûlée is pretty epic too. I eat here every time I'm in town.