Overpriced and overhyped. I could have undercooked a salmon fillet, overcooked broccoli, and made a pot of bland mashed potatoes in my own kitchen. Plus, after being told to find a table by the hostess, I had to wait 10 minutes until the waiter asked if we had been helped before we got a menu. Very disappointing considering the fabulous restaurants at which we had already eaten in Downtown Bend. Would not recommend. read more

Completely unassuming from the outside, from an out-of-towner. Looking for good food at the end of a long day on the water. Husband suggested this place as we drove by. I was under amused, thinking we were going to eat at a bar on our anniversary. I was completely wrong in my initial assessment and appreciative of his dinner suggestion. Nice environment, great service, helpful staff, and the food was amazing! Price & environment do not match the name on the front of the building. This is not a tavern, like where everybody knows your name. This is a beautiful date night with a great menu, full bar and great staff. Filet Mignon was tender and perfect. read more

I've been to this restaurant several times with family and never had any issues until I went here about a week ago with a couple of friends. We were seated and received out waters and menus outside. Then the waiters basically walked around and ignored us for about 20 minutes until we just decided to get up and leave. Such a disappointment that the 2 waiters have the nerve to treat their customers like this. It was mid day and they weren't busy by any means. With so many great places to eat in Bend I'll gladly go elsewhere. read more

Great experience. Good food. Rib Eye cooked perfectly for wife. Meatloaf was excellent. Great ambiance. We'll be back. Katie Mae our server was excellent. Highly recommended for dinner and their Happy Hour menu is outstanding and very reasonable priced read more

Congratulations and welcome back OPEN Pine Tavern! Our first venture out since the virus took over and we chose one of our old favorites-because they have great quality food and service, and we could sit outside with a great view of the river. We started with a calamari app.- fantastic. Then Caesar salad- crisp and not over dressed - also fantastic. The little warm biscuit-like buns, served with honey butter, blew me away. So far, so good! I had an old fashioned- perfect! The mains came- exceptional! New York strip a poive, med. rare, right on. My mate had the prime rib special, med. rare - outstanding. Again, temp was right on. Baker potato, fully loaded, broccoli, horseradish sauce - all cooked to perfection. I took an old vintage cab. to open with just such a meal. $14 corkage is very reasonable. And finally, Creme broule and flavorful black coffee topped off our fabulous meal. Don't wait. Go out tonight! The server was masked, friendly, knowledgable, and efficient. He got a 30% tip for hazardous duty, good service and because we want to support our great local restaurants. We'll be going out every week to support our community eateries and those good folks who work there. Keep it up Pine Tavern! read more

We were here on a Tuesday night at 7:30.We had a great table with great service. I had ordered the rockfish from Newport since I grew up there, and was not disappointed at all! I thought everything was delicious. My husband said that his meal was OK. He did not like the vegetable which was a chopped blend of things I couldn't identify except for the brussels sprouts. I liked it. But I like most all vegetables. I ordered a glass of Chardonnay and actually didn't enjoy it. It was way too tart for me. Still, overall I was pleased with the experience as the atmosphere and service were quite good. We will definitely go back. read more

I have never felt more unwelcome than I did upon walking into this excuse for a restaurant. We had a large party of 10 + a baby and were treated as if we didn't walk into a place that needs customers in order to make money and stay in business. The hostess was irritated when we walked in to join the party - and then she proceeded lecture us on how many chairs we could have per table. That was of course after she had already asked us to move the newborn's stroller out of "the line of traffic" when there were at least 10 other "lines of traffic" and the patio was nowhere near full. Do not go here if you want to relax on the river. Go next door. read more

First time at this restaurant, in town for a wedding. We had a party of 11 and our waiter was awesome! Food was excellent and had - by far - the best espresso martini I have ever had in my life! Look forward to my next visit to Bend and The Pine Tavern! read more

We've had great experiences Everytime we've come here. The hours say until 9:30 pm but we were turned away at 8:15 pm tonight. So if you want the good experience make sure you're there it's plenty of time read more

Six of us stopped in for dinner on a Saturday night. We sat at one of the outdoor tables. The service was very good. Both of my kids enjoyed the Mac & cheese and French fries. My steak salad was pretty decent, and my husband enjoyed the chicken fried chicken breast. The ambiance of the restaurant is nice, and it's pretty cool that they have a tree growing through the middle. read more

We came to Pine Tavern for lunch. 1 tuna salad said to be good. 2 pork belly pastrami sandwich reported to be delicious. I had one of the homemade fries which I thought was taste free. 3 Greek style salad with lamb and orzo reported to be very good with tender lamb. Then there's me. I love chicken Marsala and the server said it was one of his favorites so...... I ordered it. ........Not a favorite for me. Never had chicken Marsala that had a sweet and tangy taste. Love all the mushrooms but there weren't nearly enough. It tasted ok but I wouldn't call it Marsala. Hence the 3 stars. craft lemonades- the pear was good. Nice service. read more

Husband and I went to Pine Tavern for Happy Hour as we have heard it's the best in Bend (we've been before several years ago and loved it) - something has definitely changed. We went on a Monday at 5pm - not busy and very pleasant atmosphere. We were greeted promptly and offered to sit anywhere. The staff were friendly and attentive. The happy hour menu is limited and inexpensive (under $5 per item)- seems to have changed since we were last here- the problem is the food was poor - we ordered pot stickers, potato skins, brat sandwich and quesadilla. Only the quesadilla was warm and seemed freshly prepared. The brat was barely warm, pot stickers cold and potato skins were cold and hard/overdone. The flavor was mediocre at best. The happy hour beer and wine choice was very limited but good. All in all a disappointing experience that certainly did not live up to expectations - we would have paid more for decent food. read more

More than I expected and we will come again. The decor and location were perfect, the servers seemed to be glad that I was there and that they were there. There are five "rooms:" As you walk in there is a bar with tables or at the bar, the middle area with curtain enclosed booths, a dress up dining area, and the outside porch overlooking the river and iron tables that were stable and DID NOT ROCK. Service was right on and attentive. I'm used to having to ask for a pasta spoon, so that was a minor hiccup. The menu selection was more than I expected and I had the chicken linguine that was sauced with subtlety in mind and fresh tomatoes. We had the man's appetizer of cold cuts, pate, soft cheese, olives, and homemade slightly sweet pickles. Lynette had a wonderfully fresh iceberg lettuce wedge and the basic mac and cheese. She thought is was a little under flavored, but then again, I had a bit and to me, it was just right--not slathered with stuff, but a nice subtle flavor of cheeses to compliment rather than hide the pasta. Wierd that I liked the notion of pasta as a flavor rather than a vehicle. Everyone else was very satisfied. Service was swift and the food was hot. The prices were reasonable and perhaps even a bit under what I expected for the location and experience. Thank you!. read more

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Great riverfront dining. My wife and I settled upon this place for its traditional vibe and it's al fresco dining in the rear patio. We enjoyed our meal thoroughly. The crab and shrimp dip appetizer was very good. My rockfish entree hit all the spots and was blackened with choice spices. My wife's caesar salad and french onion soup was pretty decadent. Finishing up with the dessert trio was a perfect complement to finish the meal. Service was great and very attentive! Wish we were sat closer to the riverfront though. An empty table closer went to a pair of teenagers which was slightly annoying. read more

For some reason this seems to be an "older person's" place based upon the patrons I've seen present. But that is not a bad thing. To me it reflects a consistency in quality and service. Yes, it has been around for a very long time. And everyone in our dining party consistently likes the food, service, and ambiance. The wine selections offered have some very pleasant surprises. Don't be afraid to experiment. I usually have fish and chips, or the burger. And they are always well prepared and tasty. If you have room after the entry, the desserts are excellent. Having tried many 'new and exciting' places, and been disappointed more often than not, it is always comfortable to return to a consistently good dining experience. Thank you staff and chefs! read more

If you haven't been in for a while because of poor experiences in the last couple of years, this might be a good time to try again. New ownership, deal just closed or should close soon, is former founding owner of seafood chain McCormick & Schmicks. Freshening of interior and menu has already started. Still too soon for me to say four stars given the "I'm a fan" definiition and in light of some other great downtown Bend restaurants that get my attention when making dining out choices. But this may be headed in a better direction. Worth the heads up to Yeeps and other peeps about that so you might try again if you thought you'd crossed this off your list for good. read more

The Pine Tavern is a legendary Central Oregon destination that's been around since the 1930s. It's famous for the Ponderosa pines that are literally within the restaurant, as well as its views of Mirror Pond and the Deschutes River. Some of their recipes have made it to the Junior League of Eugene's Taste of Oregon cookbook, and it's no surprise. They're famous for their steaks (this is cattle country), seafood, along with their macaroni&cheese, and their scones. They've become slightly upscale and hipster, but they've retained their original flavor, figuratively and literally. Pine Tavern has become famous, yet it's still very homey. The servers are personable; it has an amiable Central Oregon feel. A true tourist destination for over 7 decades. read more

I used to love this place. Service was great, and food was decent. Proud to take people from out of town here. But after my experience on Sunday - I won't be going back, and am wondering why this place should still exist. Our group waited 2 hours for our meal. 2. The place was not busy. Half full. We had to ask our server for scones (the only reason we gave this place another chance). Then the waitess decided to talk us out of the next round of sconage while we waited for our meal. Bizarre. Our food finally arrived (without any mention of delay), mashed potatoes crusty, and my medium rare steak a medium, well done by the time I received it from sitting under the heat lamp. Everyone in our party disappointed. Meal beyond nasty for $30 plate. Oh, and our waitress put gratuity suggestions on our bill as well. Unbelievable. read more

Happy hour all day AND for take out? During this COVID time it's so nice to each outside with a beautiful river view. Quick service and please try food experience. Happy to have discovered this place!! read more

This is a beautiful restaurant in a nice location. The view from the windows is reminiscent of a past time. This place feels like an old restaurant with alot of character and history. The menu is classic and represents what this restaurant is all about. It is steak house style with a few different appetizers that were pretty good. There isn't a large variety of choices, but, if you are open to what they do have, it is pretty good. The service is so so, they aren't bothersome, which is good. Overall, the restaurant is far from a must, but, it is a very cool place to go if you want to have a nice experience in downtown Bend. read more

They use GMO soybean frying oil! really? I cannot believe it, this super expensive restaurant is feeding shitty low quality ingredients, genetically modified ingredients to their customers... even cheap burger places are switching to peanut frying oil, which is also available cheaply at costco. If they are willing to feed you this gmo SOYBEAN oil (same as MCDONALDS), then what else are they willing to feed you? Ask any chef and they will tell you hands down peanut oil is the best frying oil (besides it being non gmo), so why is this place not using it? perhaps they think their customers are idiots who don't know better? or who don't realize they are eating poison and cancer disease causing gmo's. This place appears to serve quality food because of their insanely high prices, yet, that is only an appearance, same exact frying oil as mcdonalds, think about that. My burger bun was soggy on the bottom. The waiters are all of these un approachable guys with shaved heads who are not friendly and un inviting, they literally have the worst waiters you can imagine for this type of place, it should be friendly sweet kind looking girls as waitresses, or at least some friendly approachable guys, but they got what look like ex cons working there, which wouldn't be so bad if they were ACTUALLY friendly and nice, they are the opposite of that and make you feel like a burden to be there. The scones with honey butter were very very delicious, like a doughnut. When they switch to actually high quality ingredients, no high fructose corn syrup in the ketchup, and no gmo soybean oil and non GMO other ingredients, AND when they get FRIENDLY waiters / waitresses I will remove this review. read more

What once was great is no more. We have been going to Pine Tavern every year as part of our annual 4th of July vacation. The scones, amazing appetizers, great service and amazing main courses kept us coming back year after year. This year the tradition ended for the following reasons 1. The great appetizers are gone. No more amazing Brie 2. Ok service. The service started off shaky with a grumpy waiter but he did perk up 3. The scone embargo. Let's be honest one of the reasons why this place is popular is the scones that are warm, tasty and plentiful. Now you get a basket of scones for the table and any additional scones are $1.50 each. No, not for another basket but for each additional scone. Can you imagine any other restaurant doing that with their table bread? The main course is still great but honestly you can get great main courses elsewhere read more

Best happy hour in town! The general manager Mike Poe is incredibly accommodating to our entire table. The scones and honey butter are out of this world. We go there once a month and have never left disappointed. read more

Pine Tavern Restaurant - American Near Me - Bend, Oregon

My dad and I went to eat here today. We made reservations although we didn't need to. It wasn't busy at all. The front of the restaurant is the bar area and you can seat yourself there. They did have happy hour but we didn't go there for that. We sat in the back for dinner which overlooks the river which is really beautiful. I had the chicken Marsala and my dad had the rib eye steak. We both devoured our meals. The service was good, it wasn't super amazing or awful, just right down the middle. When the waiter did bring out the desserts to offer they did look like they were old and had been sitting there for some time, so we passed on that.. I can't say if it was or not for sure since we didn't order it. Would come here again. read more

A great way to spend a Wednesday: Start off at the Farmer's Market and finish off at Pine Tavern for Happy Hour. Their $12 burger is just $5! And it's a pretty good burger. It comes with house-made chips which are always over-cooked... but, hey, if you like your potato chips burned... you're in luck! I've been with a group of 3-7 people several times since the Farmer's Market opened this season and we've always had good, friendly service. Not even the slightest stink-eye when we ask for separate checks. read more

I hate to say it, but I'm renaming this place "Bland Tavern". Iconic restaurant, and according to their menu history it's been around since the 1930's. So, I'm bummed to give it a less than stellar review. I'm a diehard fan of shopping local and supporting local restaurants, but a woman can only take so much. We went for lunch. Nice hostess, nice waitstaff. Ordered the calamari for a starter, it looked promising. Turns out it was soggy, undercooked with too much breading and was tasteless. Lunch choices based on waiters recommendations, dungeness crab open faced on english muffin for me, salmon club for my partner. No flavor. The crab and salmon could have been anything, no distinctive flavor at all. My partner jokingly said the only seasoning in the kitchen is a very small salt shaker. $18.95 for the crab, I think a hot house tomato was in the budget. And not to over condiment the salmon club, but a half a teaspoon more of mayonnaise would have gone a long way. It's got all of the makings of a great place. Beautiful locale overlooking the river. Sorry, I won't be back. read more

This is a unique establishment. Where else would you have booths with curtains in front of them and sitting in the back next to a 300 year old tree that's part of the restaurant? Many tourists flock to downtown Bend but this place seems to have locals as well going there for special events. It is not a vegetarian's place of choice but frankly few places are in Bend. Their mac & cheese was good and the green salad was actually quite well prepared. The brioche rolls were warm and tasty. read more

I had my first experience with Pine Tavern when we went to Bend for a Valentines day weekend. We had not planned anything, which was the fun of the adventure, or so you think, until you are starving to death on Valentines day night and you are SOL. We were wondering around blindly and went in here, they said they were booked up. Sad. We walked outside and were already walking when a waitress came running outside yelling for us, she told us a table just opened up in the bar area if we didn't mind and we could have the regular menu. Skipping back through the door with her, I couldn't help notice other people walked in after us and were turned away, so what made us lucky enough to get called back in, we will never know, but it turned out to be one the best prime rib dinners I have EVER eaten, and believe me, I've eaten me some prime rib. The night went so well, we went back on a trip down to California a couple of years later, that is our most recent trip there. We hit them on a week night, so we had the place to ourselves. The food was still good and we got seated right by the back window with a nice view. They would've gotten a five star had the waitress who was showing my husband the tea selection not slammed the little box lid down like it was protecting a box of gold. One tea bag and that is all you are getting. I am looking forward to getting back in there since the remodel and see how things have changed. read more

The Pine Tavern is a staple of the Bend restaurant scene, serving since 1936. It is a traditional restaurant with a ski-lodge meets steak house feel with two 250-year-old ponderosa trees growing out of the dining room! The absolute must have are the scones with honey butter that are served before the meal. Let me tell you - they are to die for and they are brought out in endless quantity! Holding a scone in my hand and examining it - for purposes of replication - I gasped because I determined how such delicacies were made (it was a mystery because during our last visit the recipe and method of preparation would not be revealed to us by our server). They are deep-fried! So is the Brie appetizer - which is equally as good. Even though deep-frying is not a cooking method often associated with fine dining it is appropriately incorporated amongst prime rib and scallop civeche. Fish and meat dishes are served to equal caliber. The fish is usually presented as a daily special with the meat, specifically the prime rib, making up the backbone of the menu. The homemade house raspberry vinaigrette is a nice acidic bite before the richness of the main course. An additional exceptional aspect of The Pine Tavern is the wait staff that is the epitome of courteous and welcoming. If you are not in the mood or budget for a nicer meal (around $35 - $40 per person with drinks and an appetizer) I would recommend Pine Tavern's happy hour and compare it to that of Hall Street in Beaverton. The warm ski-lodge feel makes it a wonderful place to sip a drink and visit with friends. read more

We picked this restaurant on a whim during our Bend trip. The location can't be beat. Right off downtown along the picturesque canal with blooming gardens, a dynamite patio and sweeping scenery from the full windows. We were lucky enough to sit right along the windows, so we had a great view of the scenery (and the depressing July rain storm). I wasn't blown away by the menu selection. Mostly steak-centric, and skewing old-school. There was nothing that popped up as especially innovative or memorable to me. Was in the mood for a trout or something, but the only fish dish on the menu was a salmon. Yawn. I opted for the pork chop, and my husband got the New York steak. We each ordered a cocktail. They were pretty weak, but tasty. The rolls were... interesting. Good, but I'd enjoy them more at brunch. Salad had this fantastic house honey mustard-tarragon dressing, but it was underdressed. I couldn't taste it much. We liked the entrees, especially the accompanying vegetables. The spinach was probably the best I've ever tasted, perfectly cooked and expertly seasoned. The pork chop's sauce was a very good compliment, and again it was well-cooked, not dried out like I'm always afraid pork is going to end up as (a few terrible catered experiences in life have scarred me). Mt. Mashed Potato was nothing worth writing home about. It was a nice entree, but was the dinner worth the $75? Ummm, no. I don't think so. I feel like I paid a big markup for the view, which I was trying to avoid in my restaurant selection. I think I fell into a tourist trap. read more

I wasn't feeling too peckish, so I opted for a cup of tomato soup. The texture and flavor was amazing, and would've been perfect with the addition of salt. The manager however, was extremely rude. He told us to sit anywhere, and after we were seated he asked if we were getting alcoholic drinks. After we said no he then asked us to get up and ushered us to a bizarre hidden table in the back of the restaurant. Our waitress's then came in and apologized, and explained that they like to keep the front seating for people that will use the bar. Weird. Whatever. She was really sweet and the food was good but the manager had really bad customer service. read more

Pine Tavern Restaurant - American Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Wow...spectacular find. We tried to eat at a nearby restaurant, but the wait for a table was about an hour, so we walked around and found Pine Tavern. They had a table on their back patio, so we took it. Gorgeous view of the river. Fantastic cocktail (the "Grapefruit Drop"). And the food was great (the chicken Marsala was probably the best I've ever had). What really set this place in the five star camp was our server-Remington. He was knowledgable, friendly (but not in our faves), and even went so far as to write up a list of favorite tourist activities in town. He rocked! read more

Here for early hamburger dinner. Charbroiled, hot & 1/2 Lb. Decent. But forgettable - kinda tasted like the burgers I make at home. Which isn't all that bad. Just can be too basic at times read more

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The plus is the lighting is good, there are lot's of tables, it's comfortable, and the music was super cheesy but not too loud. And the food was totally uninspired, but at least the lettuce on my boring salad with overly sweet dressing was fresh. The "scones" they serve pre - meal with honey butter were hilarious. They're fry bread - not scones. Literally deep fried gooey - the whitest possible white flour - balls of heart attack. blech. But the service was friendly, well staffed. A good place to take your grandparents who are visiting from the mid west. read more

Oh my goodness.... Fabulous dinner!!! Waiter AJ was sooo awesome! Food was divine... Chicken Marsala to die for. Shrimp Louie salad deeelicious. We are out-of-towners and they told us of a safer route to Portland and found us a hotel for tonight!!! Doesn't get much better than that! Oh...the screwdriver made from fresh squeezed juice by Cole was just fabulous!!! Don't miss Pine Tavern Restaurant! read more

Pine Tavern Restaurant - Sooo perfect.... - American Near Me - Bend, Oregon

For 6-24-11: We've had a couple gift cards floating around since Christmas and figured, why not tonight? Called at 4:30 for a reservation and was told early (5:00, 5:15, 5:30 or 5:45) or late (after 8pm). No problem, mom-in-law likes to dine early so we took the 5:45. Parking, as usual, is a bit of challenge downtown. But dropping off my wife and daughter to at least go and check in, I was able to score a spot in the adjacent lot with a bit a patience. I was still able to walk through the front door by 5:45. My in-laws, on the other hand, were not so lucky and didn't show up until after 6pm before they could secure a parking spot. The place has been "remodeled" but I had a hard time seeing what was different. The salad bar (which was only available at lunch) is gone. And the general consensus with our family is that the booths and upholstery are redone. But otherwise, you got me on what has been changed. Okay so here is the low down: Service was attentive but annoying when the gal in charge of water kept ASKING if you'd like it refilled. That got downright obnoxious when you are in the middle of a conversation. Just refill the damn glass, okay? Granted, if we were finishing dessert and the bill is on the table...ask. But in the middle of our main course? Even my wife commented after dinner that it was over the top. The menu prices have gone up. But what hasn't in this day and age? I did notice that they like to suggest different veggies and potatoes with different entrees. So instead of saying, "Choice of baked, mashed or _______." They will only say, "Baked with grilled asparagus". However, they were more than willing to make substitutions if asked. The only catch is making sure they get it right. My father-in-law still got mashed with asparagus even though he requested baked with sugar snap peas. To their credit, they just brought out the requested sides without removing his plate....and therefore making for an awkward situation by making him wait while all the rest of us had our meals. The food itself was good, but not remarkable. In my opinion, not worth the price charged. And that is why I am waffling between two and three stars. I can't quite bring myself to say "Meh, I've experienced better" (and rate it with two stars) when in fact, I have had better. Much better. But that seems so harsh for this Bend institution. However, you gotta know I'm really thinking the rating I gave should be lower. We would go here again, but not as a first choice for fine dining. It would be more of a "Hey...we have friends from out of town and let's share with them this historical place with the trees growing up through the dining room" OR "We haven't been to Pine Tavern for a long time, let's give it a try. I'm feeling like some scones and honey butter." But it's been over a year since we were there and I cannot see us going back any time soon. read more

The Pine Tavern is a cute little restaurant in downtown Bend. I have ate there twice now, and both times have been very pleasant. The decor is a bit steakhouse, as it basically is, but everyone must love the pine tree in the middle of the restaurant. Literally, a giant tree, smack in the middle of the dining area. I love how they have preserved it so well. The food was delicious. I had a pork chop with mashed potatoes. The pork was succulent, and juicy, just how I like it. (God knows there is nothing worse than dry pork!) The mashed potatoes were very fresh, and had a nice thick consistency. I believe it was asparagus on the side. Nothing special, but it was great with the potatoes. The service was nice, however it was busy that night being around New Years, but that was to be expected. Overall it is a great place to go every once and a while. Not a spot I would go regularly, as the menu just isn't enough to keep me entertained more than monthly, but still a great dinner when you are looking for a mellow evening. read more

This place feels like the local tourist trap. We eat a late dinner here after exploring all day. I almost wish I would have went to bed without dinner. The food tasted and looked like it came out of a bag, I would be surprised to learn that any of it was fresh. It was blain and left a lot to be desired. This place would be a good place to grab a drink before dinner. read more

We have been coming here for 30 years and it's gone waaaay downhill. The calamari was over crisp and hard. The sirloin was over cooked and seemed like it sat back in the kitchen for awhile and smelled a little rancid. We were really disappointed. Especially because the pricing is so expensive. It should be top notch food and it was sub par. Super expensive bummer. read more

Went with my wife and three sons on Mother's Day for what we anticipated to be a wonderful buffet breakfast. My son who made the reservation asked specifically if the service would include the traditional buffet (which we had experienced and thoroughly enjoyed on a prior year) and was told all was the same. Well, we arrived on MD to find no buffet whatsoever. There was a "special" MD menu which was lacking in most aspects, limited options, and poor choices. At no time did any of the staff people mention Mother's Day at all! It is customary to make some sort of acknowledgement of MD to the person of honor. Typically, a complimentary Mimosa, flower, card, something. Well, they had nothing!. At the very least they could have wished her a nice day. (Do you think!) The food was priced very fairly. The quality was OK. The service was acceptable. To tell you the truth I expect better on Mother's Day. We were there to honor my wife and instead we got an uninspired meal, casual service, average quality food. We will not go back. Next year we will try Crossings at the Riverhouse. You have been warned! read more