What a nice surprise to find in Sunriver! We had a great dinner here, starting with the lobster dip and the carpaccio, both of which were excellent. Our group tried the filet mignon, the duck breast, and the black truffle ragu. Each dish was great and made for a perfect dinner in a beautiful yet quaint space. Our server was extremely warm and welcoming as well. Would definitely be back! read more

Incredible evening. We'd dined at SBB before and had high hopes for another wonderful evening and the team at SBB did not disappoint. Starting with an accommodating reservations process (thank you for your professionalism & flexibility), the staff is so attentive and on point! The cocktails were delectable and each course was delicious, prepared perfectly and meticulously presented. If only we lived closer to SBB... read more

Still going strong here. Came back and had a very solid experience in this intimate restaurant, almost certainly, the best fine dining in Sunriver. We had the crab cakes (excellent, nice and crisp if a bit too much sauce) and the beet salad to start (very good). Then the filet and the brown butter truffle tagliatelle. Both were excellent. God I miss the chicken from the menu I must confess -- please bring it back. We skipped dessert. Service was excellent, the atmosphere just fine: casual with a formal overtone. read more

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Food was amazing. Staff was very friendly. Love the atmosphere of the restaurant. Mix drink quality was really high. This place is our repeat restaurant when we're in Sunriver. read more

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Pefect outdoor setting on the back patio...enough umbrellas and trees to keep everyone out of the sun if need be. Top notch service with attentive and friendly staff. Food was fabulous per usual and they do allow well-behaved dogs on the patio. Highly recommend, we love coming back to South Bend Bistro each and every year. read more

It was cute. The atmosphere was charming. I ordered 6 different plates, the french bread and the filet were delicious. The two desserts and three other plates were lacking in flavor for me. I think it benefits South Bend to be one of a handful of restaurants in Sunriver. read more

Can't rate the food, but I can certainly rate the management, and the quality thereof. We arrived promptly for our dinner reservation at 7:45, only to find the tiny foyer packed with four or more groups, also with reservations. There was no host/manager/owner to greet or explain. No one approached us. Eventually we observed a man leisurely clearing a table that had been used by a large party who had only just left. We waited patiently. I observed a bartender and the single person bussing this table. Other dinners lingered over their drinks and food. After ten or fifteen minutes of waiting, my partner and I realized that once they finished clearing and setting tables for all of the people waiting, we would spend thirty minutes waiting for drink service, all the dinner orders would come in to the kitchen at once, and it would be an hour and a half before everyone was served food, by a clearly overwhelmed kitchen. Since no one had greeted me, I walked up to the table and told the guy we'd be canceling our dining appointment. He seemed surprised and a bit put out. "Oh. Okay?" No apologies, no explanation. This was a dinner planned three weeks in advance. A special dinner. Now it was after Eight, in Sunriver, on vacation, which does not abound with quality restaurants. So we ate at the Lodge Kitchen. Big. Damn. Mistake. See my review there, if you want. read more

Lovely ambience and service for a special meal, and there's a nice kids menu and wine list. My husband loved the carpaccio and duck. Really wish there were more vegetarian options--lack thereof makes a return questionable for us. read more

I had the salmon with golden beets, asparagus, and mushroom risotto. The food, service& ambience were all amazing!

We went for drinks and dessert. The patio seating was perfect, with the tables well spaced for comfort and privacy. As dusk fell they brought out elegant lights for each table, and when our server realized the battery was out on ours, quickly replaced it. Our server, who was also the bartender, was excellent. Affable and engaged, with solid recommendations and just the right amount of conversation. We had several cocktails, all of which were good (if slightly pricey). They make their own limoncello, and the bartender was more than happy to adjust the cocktails to our taste. The peach tart and the crème brûlée were both quite good. Don't be put off by the lavender brûlée, as it was just hint and not at all overpowering. To top off the excellent service, one of our party left a clutch behind and by the time we got home the hostess had called to say they had found it and were holding it for us. A great spot for a nice evening out! read more

Quaint restaurant with tight quarters, but felt cozy. Friendly staff and good service. Not long wait times. They do offer a bread and butter service. They have a good selection of wine and not just U.S. wine, which I greatly appreciated. Sometimes it is nice to sip on something I cannot buy myself in a store. Strongly recommend getting the crab cakes. They were scrumptious. I ordered the duck which was cooked perfectly and had great flavor. My husband got the orecchiette pasta with Italian sausage...lots of fennel flavor. It could have used more tomato in the sauce. For dessert, we had the flourless chocolate cake, which was good. read more

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The food was excellent across the board. The wine selection is really nice and matches well to the food. The desserts were equally good. Would definitely come back read more

Took some out of town friends here for dinner. Excellent all around. Drinks, appetizers, dinner to dessert. It was very enjoyable. Our waiter was very friendly and professional. Recommend them for a date night too. read more

I hesitate to give this place a great review, not because it doesn't deserve it, but because it is such a gem to only keep to myself. Ate here twice, both for dinner with my wife. Enjoyed the company and craft cocktails at the bar both nights. Fully and Dave are the best, as was Kevin the second night. My wife hade the two fish dishes ( Halibut & Salmon), I enjoyed the pork chop and the pasta dish. Everything was delicious. Also do not let the scallops get away, some of the best we have ever had. There are only 5 bar seats, so get there early if that is your thing. They go fast. Great patio on warm days. Can't wait to return. read more

Wow! I've been coming to Sunriver for years and have generally avoided eateries within the property because they were just so mediocre at best. The ratings for SBB looked promising, so for our last and only non-smoky day in Sunriver we decided to take a chance. The main things I rate a restaurant on are 1-food/drinks, 2-service, 3-ambiance, 4-cost. Food was excellent. Delicious bread came out with soft butter right away and we enjoyed it very much. Could have eaten a whole loaf, LOL. Cocktails came out soon afterwards. I had a tasty marionberry mule, and they made a creative mocktail for my 18 yr old daughter that she thoroughly enjoyed. Entrees were incredible. My pork chop was very tender and everything that went along with it. We both found ourselves licking our plates because even the sauce was so good. Dessert - we split a flourless chocolate cake. It was tiny, next time I'll order my own dessert so I don't have to share! Service was just right. He was there when we needed him, but not overbearing and not neglectful either. Ambiance - it is a cute little bistro with outdoor seating and a chill vibe. Cost - it was like eating in Portland, so no sticker shock for me. I'd say it was appropriately priced for the quality of the food and service, but on the 'special occasion' end of price. I would definitely come back again! read more

The Food, Service, & location are beyond perfect! My family & myself are serious 'foodies' and thus hard to please so when each and every one of them stated ' This place is Awesome! I knew I needed to leave a review to help spread the word, so if you don't eat here... you're a fool!!! JK... But seriously:.. don't sleep on this spot people! It's delicious, reasonably priced, amazing food and their cocktails and mocktails are seriously kick ass!!l (As is the bread/bread delivery guy, and everything there)!!! Seriously, what are you waiting for? Best spot in Sun River!!! read more

This is a local gem. Interior is cozy and beautiful. All the dishes were high quality and delicious. The four of us started with Manhattans and wine. Warm bread and butter was brought to our table. Scallops appetizer was to die for. Ask them to add one for a few extra bucks. Caesar salad was great and enough to share. Our entrees included: rib eye steak, crispy chicken, salmon and quail. All expertly prepared. Our server, David, is a sommelier and was extraordinary in his recommendations, service and warm hospitality. read more

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Everything we ordered was perfectly prepared. The pork chop with the mustard sauce was delicious and perfectly cooked. The crab cakes were so good that we forgot to take a picture of them before we ate a few of them. My husband said the brown butter cake with the Carmel sauce was so good that he is already talking about the next time we are in town that he would crave going to South Bend Bistro. We would highly recommend this bistro for dinner. Make sure you make reservations as they fill up fast. read more

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We visited this restaurant for the first time the other day and were so impressed. The food was fantastic, the wine menu exceptional and our service was perfect. A beautiful, memorable evening meal on the patio. Vert fresh salmon and halibut. Will definitely be back again. read more

The food here is incredible. The Halibut is our usual go to. It seems really unassuming from the outside but the food and service is top tier. Crab cakes are great! read more

This was the best food I've eaten in my life. I've never had food, let alone a salad leave me speechless and not wanting it to end. South Bend Bistro did us right. What you don't see because we got too eager is our appetizer. It was CARPACCIO Thinly shaved prime Fillet Mignon steak with crème fraîche, sea salt, green onion and truffle oil. Oh my goodness. If heaven had a taste I would imagine it was this dinner tonight. Thank you for a wonderful anniversary dinner South Bend Bistro. read more

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I am sorry to write a bad review, but I thought I had selected a good restaurant to take my wife for our anniversary dinner. We had tried Carson's American at the Sunriver Resort earlier in the week and while the food wasn't spectacular, the service was exceptional. Seeing that the chef at the Bistro was a woman, I selected this versus a couple of other recommended spots in Bend, since we have been pleasantly surprised when choosing a female chef in the past. Unfortunately, this experience turned out to be much less enjoyable. My wife and I were not ravenous, so we skipped salad and shared an appetizer of three crab cakes. The crab texture was evident, but the flavor was completely masked by the deep fried taste of whatever oil these were prepared in. Not good. Hoping this was a on-off, my wife ordered the pistachio crusted halibut while I made the mistake of ordering the porkchop which was described as including a sweet potato puree and roasted Brussel sprouts. Luckily, my wife enjoyed her almost perfectly cooked halibut, but I, alas, was served a fatty and barely cooked pork chop that was as tough as round steak and smothered in a cherry(?) puree. I was unable to find the promised sweet potato ingredient anywhere. The web site promised a sommelier, but none appeared and I ended up choosing a nasty Pinot Noir (not on purpose, mind you) since a Merlot by the glass was unavailable (apparently). The service here was also under par for a 4-star restaurant. Our waitress was abrupt, asked the standard questions, but didn't really seem very interested in our answers, which she sometimes did not wait for. When we arrived, the place was not very busy, but business picked up 30 minutes later, we received only cursory attention. Overall, I have received better food and service at chain restaurants. read more

When my wife and I ate at this bistro a few years ago we described it to friends as the best restaurant in Sun River. No way I can say that now. Rather than describe in detail our complaints, we agreed the menu lacked both imagination and quality. Too bad. Two points in particular: Don't order the tasteless filet or the clam chowder (my wife could not finish it). I should correct one thing, if you relish a huge portion of potatoes, get the filet. When I receive that many potatoes with a meal, I have to check to see if I'm eating at a truck stop. This is the second review I have ever made public, so please believe me when I say I do so now only because of my disappointment. read more

What's not to like about South Bend Bistro, the food has amazing flavors, consistent on on my favorite dishes. Did I mention the sea scallops, these little round jewels will make you asking for more. The service is top notch with David at the realm, with knowledge of any wine/mixed drink that you desire. When you walk into this little gem the quiet and cozy tells you why your there. read more

This was a nice place to get dressed up for dinner in Sunriver! Our server was very kind and attentive. I'm giving 3 stars because for the price of the food I would have expected larger portions, especially for the pasta dishes. The layout of the tent was a little strange as the heaters didn't provide warmth to all of us. Overall the food was pretty good though! read more

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This is a great place for fine dining! Amazing menu that you can't go wrong with no matter what you order. Wonderful wine list and they are happy to let you taste before you buy. Cozy, romantic dining room. Service is spot on, there when you need them yet no pressure to hurry any stage of your dining experience. Worth the drive from Bend! read more

Terrible service, food is mediocre at best, and the owners are rude woke jerks, I will not be returning.

YUMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We came here for dinner and quickly knew this is hand down the best restaurant in all of Sunriver! The steak was spectacular! The lobster dip was perfection. Food was fresh and very well prepared. read more

We just returned from our vacation in Oregon and wanted to share a quick summary of our dinner at South Bend Bistro. My wife and I have been to many fine restaurants over the years and this is among the best of the best. It was awesome. Thanks! read more

I don't give many reviews but our dining experience at the South Bend Bistro was exceptional. I had the special that night consisting of three lamb chops done perfectly, medium rare with a wonderful Demi glaze, mashed potatoes (substituted) and fresh prepared green beans. My wife ordered the rigatoni as a main dish and it was delicious. We had the clams as an hors d'oeuvre that I would order every night. Colin, our server paired our meal with the perfect bottle of wine. And there you go! read more

We finally made it to dine here. We waited too long. It lived up to the hype! We started with the scallops- don't miss these, perfectly cooked with a little piece of bacon on it! For our main course I ordered the filet, it was perfectly cooked Med rare with a char on the outside. He decided to step out of his usual picks and had the quail, it was delicious! The ambiance is quaint and romantic, the service was excellent and the food was the star of the show! read more

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Nothing but excellent things to say about this place. Pricy, yes. But it's not expensive if it's worth every cent.

Best spot in sunriver. Excellent salads and nice wine list. The service start to finish was classy, informative, and fun. Good souls making good food, a must try. Casual elegance dress and ambiance. Top shelf experience :) read more

Visit every time we come to SR! The service, the food and the crab cakes we ate too fast to get a picture of! read more

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First time to Sunriver and this place came highly recommended. Thought I would give it a go and I am glad that I did. Quaint and cozy crossed with modern presentations of food and flavor galore. Will admit that the menu looked basic upon first glance but the presentation and flavor profiles proved me wrong. Cute place dropped in the middle of the woods with a super friendly staff and lovely covered back patio. Arwen made the whole experience a true delight. Recommend if you are ever passing through. read more

We celebrated our anniversary here and couldn't be happier! The service was a bit slow but sitting outside under umbrellas is a nice venue. We ordered rigatoni with jumbo shrimp and filet mignon...FABULOUS meals. The waitstaff was polite and prompt. Thanks for making our anniversary special. read more

Wondeful little gem. Great ambiance, service and solid food. Sat at the bar for a date night and the food did not disappoint.

We had an absolutely stellar dinner experience at South Bend Bistro. The restaurant is intimate with 11 tables and 6 bar seats. The ambience was warm and inviting. We sat at the bar seating area, which had a plus that we got to talk with both of the restaurant's owners. They are very friendly and very knowledgeable about the cuisine and the wine selections. In fact, the entire staff including the kitchen staff were friendly and clearly loved what they do. The food was outstanding. We started with the Harvest Salad, which we shared. It contained butter lettuce, prosciutto, green apple slices, chevre, candied sunflower seeds, and pickled red onion, with a maple mustard vinaigrette. Delicious! Then we ordered the duck breast, served with huckleberry demiglace, potatoes pavé, and asparagus with bacon and fennel sauté, and king salmon grilled with mushroom basil risotto, roasted asparagus topped with champagne vinegar shallot glaze with confit lemon. Both plates were outstanding and delicious. The wine-by-the glass list was thoughtful and we enjoyed glasses of 2 different red wines. They considerately offered tastes of several wines so we could make our selections. We will definitely be back! read more

Absolutely delicious! My family loves this little hidden gem! My kids (now 11 & 14) always ask to come here. Appetizers, dinner, dessert...all wonderful! We enjoy the outside seating area in the summer and the quaint little indoor seating in the winter. There's a little bit of something for everyone on the menu. We love their non-alcoholic margaritas too-such a fun twist on the original if you have to drive or have kiddos! read more

South Bend Bistro - My son with the non-alcoholic margarita! - French Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Food, service and ambiance were impeccable. Far outweighed our expectations and can't wait to go back!