Had to literally scream my order because it was "loud" inside so I started off out of sorts…read more Special sandwich said "Comes with fries!" and it was a little disconcerting when he listed out the non-fry sides instead... heaven forbid I ask a question that I'd have to yell. Anyhoo, meals came out, fairly small sandwich but decent amount of salad. Few tablespoons of beans and about 1/4c slaw on the plate. Beans looked fab, but were undercooked and under-zesty. Slaw was pretty much cabbage tossed with apple cider vinegar. Brisket was falling apart but had a strange texture. It was like smoked corned beef or something, very odd, bit slimy almost. Everyone else was ordering onion rings and fries. Baskets and baskets of them. Frozen pre-made (I could see inside the truck when they got the baggies out), probably the way to go. ;) Really quite sad because the latest reviews sound amazing. But we'll never go back. Which is also sad because we LOVE Bridge 99. p.s. No one in the cart was wearing a mask. Aren't they required to do that these days?? I mean, they didn't before so I'm not overly concerned but every other eating establishment in town I've seen has masks.

I just found the best barbecue in Bend !! The owners are amazing people and the food is excellent!read more

Full Boat! They just also started adding BBQ smoked chicken in addition to all of this on the…read moreplate. Best BBQ in Bend hands down that well represents Central Texas. 53 bucks for this, my lady and I always have leftovers. So it's worth it. They also have a $45 plate that is just as shareable. Always show up mid day for open pool tables, cornhole, buck hunter and a crowd of slim to none. Hats off to the guys who get it done here, both bartenders and cooks.

Ordered the brisket sandwich that comes with tallow fires. I also added an order of the mac and…read morecheese. The sandwich was pretty good but maybe just too "busy" with the sauces. True brisket should carry the cart on its own, with no or minimal sauce. In this case the sauces just took too much attention away from the well smoked meat. The fries were great as they are fried in tallow and looked to be fresh cut. The Mac and cheese was pretty decent and the accompanying salsa (?) it was topped with wasn't necessary. Hattie's is located inside the Cross-Eyed Cricket which is a pretty cool place, at least during the day time when I have been there. Plenty of TVs to watch sports and a nice bar. The bartender was great and very friendly.

Good food at a good price. Simple clean and friendly…read more Traveling for work and wanted something other than fast food.

Baldy's Barbecue is reliably delicious. It's one of those places where you know exactly what you're…read moregetting, and it never misses. The portions make sense for the price, the quality is consistent, and you don't leave feeling ripped off. I also really appreciate that they package their to-go food cleanly and securely. Nothing spills, nothing's sloppy. Location: It's in a super convenient spot. I can call the order in from work, they tell me it'll be ready in 15 minutes, and we pick it up on the way home. Easy, no stress, and it still feels like a treat at the end of the day. Tips: The combos are the way to go if you want a ton of food and some variation. It's the easiest way to try a little of everything without spending a fortune. Don't forget the coleslaw and sides! Think ahead about buns and sides if you're planning to stretch it into multiple meals. We keep fresh buns at home and toast them for each round, then reheat the pulled pork and pile it on with coleslaw - so good and enough food to last us a few days. To pair, throw together quick nachos (tortilla chips, shredded cheese, sliced black olives) in the microwave for 60 seconds - pair with sour cream and salsas you like! At home, if you're heating the potatoes, add a little butter on top before warming them up. It keeps everything moist and brings the flavor back to life. PSA: I love that it's an older Bend staple. Baldy's hasn't changed in the 26 years I've been going, and I had no clue it opened in 2005 as well (according to Bend Source)! It feels good supporting a place that's been around for that long, especially with the cost and quality control that comes with good meat. Genuinely, it's the only barbecue spot in Bend that's never let me down (or given tummy-trouble's) - so yeah, let's support the locals that keep showing up.

I haven' t been to Manzanita Grill in several years . They have moved to a newer location next to…read moreVan Henion Brewing Company. Manzanita has a pretty good menu for sandwiches and burgers. I had a couple of Sliders. One was Pulled Pork BBQ Slider, and the other was the West Coast Ruben Slider. Both Sliders were packed with their respectable meats. Lots of BBQ sauce on the Pulled Pork. Nice, soft and chewy Pork. I'm more of a Corn Beef guy for Ruben's but the Pastrami , Sauerkraut, And Swiss cheese were outstanding . I'll just have to get a couple of Ruben Sliders next time I pay a visit to the "Grill" which will be in the near future.

We went up to the window and he would not acknowledge us. It is a food truck…read more Bend is not an easy town to maneuver in

Former location of El Sancho westside and before that Longboard Louie's, Runaround Sue bring Texas…read moreBBQ to Bend. I'm never one to harp on authenticity and even with my time living in Texas hill country, I won't start now. Suffice to say, Runaround certainly embodies the character of a Texas BBQ joint. It's a fast casual place. Order at the window, grab a number and a seat and your food will be brought out. In my case, that was pretty quickly. - Brisket sandwich. Loaded with strips of meat, all of which had the desired 'pink ring' of proper bbq brisket. Small amount of coleslaw and maybe too many slices of cucumber, this is a good sandwich. Their house bbq sauce is just fine. - Small side of beans (not actually small). Pretty good beans too. Not spicy, which again I think is proper. You can add hot sauce if you like yours kicked up a notch. Bottle of Shiner Bock completed the meal. Hadn't had a Shiner Bock in a long while. It's a good beer and very much Texan. BBQ done right isn't something you find much in Central Oregon (but there are some decent places), so Runaround Sue is a welcome addition to Bend.

The Good: Same chill, laid back atmosphere as El Sancho with some small tweaks. The picnic…read moretables out back, the old school booths with checkered tablecloths up front, the misters, sun tarps, and Texas-leaning playlist definitely evokes central Texas. The service was good. A bartender noticed my wife and I waiting behind a couple, that was being explained everything about the place and how to order, and offered to take our order at the secondary window. The food came out pretty quickly. We ordered ¼ lbs lean and ¼ lbs moist brisket. They were both good, well-seasoned, and so tender and juicy. The pickles were tasty and abundant too. The potato salad was good, but I don't understand an earlier review that it's too heavy on the mustard! If anything, I could have used more. I'm assuming the recipe may have been tweaked since that review. I also appreciate they didn't skimp on the bread. For those who have spent time in Texas, you know asking for an entire loaf of white bread won't even draw a bat of the eye. Not Bad: Smoked turkey, when done well, can be so delicious. When done wrong, is like tough jerky that sucks the moisture out of your mouth. The turkey slices today were tender and pretty juicy. I'd like to try it on a sandwich at some point with sauce and slaw. Not great: The pulled pork ate more like sloppy joe than pulled pork. (To be honest, growing up in GA, I never really cared for pulled pork in TX anyway, but this was different). I imagine they're adding sauce to keep it from drying out, but it just changes the texture so much from fresh pulled pork. There was also something off in the seasoning or maybe the sauce. Speaking of the sauce, I'm not really a fan of this sauce. It's fairly sweet, which is ok, but lacks spice, and has a slightly odd texture. Finally, the beans really lacked flavor and were a little too al dente for my or my wife's taste. For 1 lb of meat, 2 small sides, and a bottle of coke, our tab was $47 plus tip. For those prices, we were expecting greatness and hoping to be swept back to Austin. Instead, we received decent brisket but were definitely left wanting more.

Second time in Prineville, doing Western Days! We stopped here again, our 2nd time, during our…read morefirst night. It was busy at dinner time, but we were seated quickly. We shared BBQ Ribs, salad, Chicken Dumpling Soup, and a complimentary Peanut Butter Pie. (Thank you!) The ribs were oh so tender! I can't remember when was the last time that happened! The dumplings, hubby can have it all, I'm not into it. I love the broth and the chicken part. The salad & the ribs were divided evenly, I think I have one extra rib. LOL I'm glad we stopped here! Our server, Kayla, was very charming! With all that, I still have a little for a snack when we got back to our room.

We've been to Dillon's 3 X on our trips to this area and we're getting ready to come back at the…read moreend of October. This time, we're bringing friends! We've had a 5 star experience each time. The menu has plenty of items to choose from, everything we've ordered has been in generous portions and delicious! Our servers have been knowledgeable & friendly & the restaurant is clean & tidy from the restrooms to the front door. If you haven't tried it out yet, don't put it off any longer! Hopefully, I'll remember to post photos next time!

The blonde old lady seemed nice at first, but after I got my sandwich I saw the her yelling at a…read moreworker in front of everybody. As I was paying for my food the dude who was grilling was touching his nostrils and then the raw steak. With raw hands. No gloves. I also had a piece of tin foil INSIDE my food and maybe what looked like a beard hair. I have no beard. The food was also very soggy and wet. I got a steak sandwich. Steak was very very rare. And way too much horse radish sauces. Very expensive for the quality of sandwich that I bought. They also recommend that I get lots of paper towels but that did NOT help the flavor at all. Would not recommend this place and will not be coming back. -Ernesto

The Clyde's Cobb salad is amazing. We add a side of shredded chicken and this salad makes a…read moreperfect lunch or dinner for two for this couple of 44 years. There is a savory overall taste with the clean blue cheese dressing, tart cherry tomatoes, a wonderful sweet crunch with the candied pecans, and that most incredible bite of the double cut smoked Hill's bacon amongst the greens covered by a house made blue cheese dressing.

Home visiting family and was craving good BBQ. We stopped by Renegades and ordered a double of…read morepulled pork and a rack of ribs. The smoke in both was very good. The ribs had a little bit of bite and had a nice light glaze on them. They were good and nicely done for sure. Only recommendation would be a little more salt in the rub, just my preference. The pulled pork was smoked well and there was no gristle or excessive hunks/pieces of fat--all meat and no cheap tricks seen at other joints. There was a nice crust mixed in with the meat and overall the cook was excellent. My only feedback goes back to the base seasoning or rub. If the pit master would add more flavor (Salt, pepper garlic) to the butts, the pulled pork would be phenomenal with the smoke/cook already mastered. That said, with a little of their sauce, it was delicious. If sauce is your thing, then you will be happy. The sauce was top notch and very flavorful. I normally don't do sauce (keto lifestyle), but I put some on the pulled pork to add flavor and it was good. I don't know if they blend their own or do a hybrid on the sauce, all I can say is that it is very tasty and well done. Price was comparable to other BBQ places and the portions fit the price--all good quailty. That said, it is not cheap, but you get good food for the price. Overall, I was happy with what I ordered, the kids also enjoyed it and I will visit Renegades BBQ again on my next trip home to Prineville.

Tritip and Pulled Pork special. Tritip was very good as were the curly fries. Pulled pork didn't…read morehave much flavor but texture was pretty good. Beans were ok, not great. You get a condiment cup of bbq sauce, fry sauce, and I think ranch (didn't open that one) L coated in a small food truck park.