An unfortunate event lead to our trying this most excellent restaurant. A broken piece of artwork…read moreneeding restoration necessitated a trip to Bend, OR. Between the exceptionally good food at Hook and Plow, a most pleasant hotel experience, and a memorable trip to the High Desert Museum; our trip to Bend turned out to be a pleasure instead of the miserableness I expected. We had the Steak Tartare, the Chef's Board, the Blackend Crabcake, the Pear and Burrata Salad, and the Bone-in Pork Chop. We each got the cheesecake for desert and split the other dishes. This was more than enough for the three of us and we left full, happy, and with three large to-go boxes. The flavors of the various dishes were amazing. While all the dishes were vvery good, the standouts to me were the steak Tartare, the Pear and Burrata Salad, and the Cheesecake.

Bend, OR has its share of delicious fine dining restaurants and The Hook & Plow is no exception…read more While the food is on the high end side, the vibes were definitely more casual. We were greeted by the host and seated quickly. We started our meal with a delicious non-alcoholic drink and the Chef's Board: a charcuterie with an assortment of cured meats, rustic bread, and various spreads. That came out pretty quickly. Unfortunately, our main courses came out much, much later and lukewarm. Luckily, the food was good enough that it made up for the temperature. I had the NY strip steak. The steak and the Boursin mashed potatoes alone were very good. The pickled onions and chimichurri complemented the meat very well. The meal was supposed to include brussel sprouts but came with a grilled broccoli cauliflower assortment instead. My wife had the Scallop Risotto which was also a great recommendation from the server. In reality, The Hook & Plow deserved 3 1/2 stars but that's not an option on Yelp. It may have been an off night for the staff, so I will give them the benefit of doubt. We would be open to trying it again sometime in the future.

I'm not a big steak person. In my years in Bend, I'd yet to go to any of the many steakhouses in…read moretown (except Blacksmith for burger and drinks at the bar), and there are quite a few. On a whim I decided I wanted a steak and Brickhouse was recommended by friends who do eat steak a lot. Good choice. I sat at the bar and ordered a 6oz filet mignon off the 4-5 PM menu. Absolutely no negatives. Everything was top tier including the service at the bar and cocktails. The space is quite comfortable and you're not subjected to loud music. I may become a steak eater.

I entered the doors in a full sprint, escaping the laughably powerful gusting walls of sleet…read morerolling down the street. I was glad to be greeted warmly before heading to the bar. I took a moment to study the vintage photo of the original firehouse that now serves as the brick bones of the restaurant. Awesome seeing the original garage doors and recognizing where the fire trucks would have sat in waiting. They even kept the fire pole above the bar. I found myself wishing other areas of the restaurant had been designed or decorated more intentionally to honor its soulful past. It wants to be a high class spot, but something about the interior design feels underwhelming. I enjoyed the drinks I tried although the menu seems a bit unimaginative. The energy was strange, maybe it was that night, but bar staff seemed to be a bit "altered" and on edge. One was wearing what may or may not have been an intentional cologne that smelled like the overpowering essence of hot rubber mixed with cigar smoke, and leather. I ended up ordering the fresh steelhead and it was amazing. Caesar salad was lovely. And the drink of the night was called something like a White Christmas but was sort of a wintery margarita. Awesome night in the end. But I prefer the Redmond location.

Just got in to Bend Oregon and right now is the season for Dungeness crab, so I checked out on Yelp…read morewere they would have fresh Dungeness crabs and Sebastian's Seafood & Specialty Market came up. So after unpacking we left to check out Sebastian's Seafood and sure enough they had fresh cooked Dungeness crabs in the cooler case, besides different types of poke and smoked salmon and fish, besides other fillets of fresh fish. They also carry other grocery and ready to eat items in the cooler section, besides the restaurant which they serve different types of seafood sandwiches and clam chowder bowls and shrimp cocktails and many other menu items. Staff were friendly and helpful! Shared parking lot with other tenants

Went here for lunch and with it being a Tuesday got the fish taco special. They first forgot my…read morepager but once I asked em about it was able to get one assigned. It was fairly busy and food came out in a reasonable time. The fish was a very small single strip on each taco (3), with it so small it was quite charred and overcooked. The sauces compete but the charcoal taste from the char was too powering anyhow. Even though just 11 bucks om Tuesday would recommend elsewhere. Reception in the grove is pretty awful and their wifi didnt work either.

I tried everything today-…read more Fish tots - 9/10 - they come in perfect oversized cubes. So crunchy and tender on the inside with a marvelous dill ish dipping sauce Calamari fries-9/10- this took some getting used to texturally - you have to bite down and really cut a piece with your front teeth - as it is calamari after all but non the less it, likes its fish tot sister was a perfectly crispy on the outside tender on the inside sensation Fried oyster po boy - 10/10 truly a stand out - the oysters were fried just enough where they still remained tender and briney. The sandwich itself had the perfect amount of sauce to hold it together and just a touch of acid from the relish to keep it elevated and interesting. Shrimp po boy -10/10 Perfectly cooked shrimp and just the sandwich above - the perfect amount of sauce to keep it together without creating a soggy bottom. Super fresh ingredients. You can really tell that the owner put so much heart and intention behind these recipes and creative/ nostalgic inventions. I know excellence when I taste it and this place is just a cut above. Cheers to you and your fishy ways !

I have stopped in here twice for a quick bite before a meeting in Bend. I always have oysters. The…read morefirst time was shooters. Yesterday was fried. They were great both ways. It's a food cart so really not a lot of service but the pod that they are in is clean and has nice restrooms.

Okay, hear me out.. you might have to wait a little to be seated... but you absolutely need to…read morewait. It is worth it. First, the ambiance and vibe here are unlike anywhere else. It's warm, inviting, and effortlessly cool. Second, even when they're busy, the staff is genuinely kind and welcoming. They never make you feel rushed or out of place, which makes the whole experience even better. And last but definitely not least, everything on the menu is delicious. You truly can't go wrong. This isn't just dinner, it's an experience into the chef's expertise and passion for the cuisine. This has officially become my new favorite restaurant whenever I'm in Bend!

This was my first time visiting the restaurant. I have lived here since 1998 and somehow I missed…read morewhen this opened up! I have to say, it was one of the best meals I have had in years. And, I just got back from a two week trip to Japan! We ordered all of the special rolls as well as the oysters and everything was on point. Our waitress was fantastic. This is a true gem and a place. I will now be a regular of!

Anthony's is gigantic inside, almost feels like it was built to welcome a king. When you walk…read morethrough the doors, you know you're in for a treat. At least that's what they imply with all this larger than life architecture. I had a few drinks at the bar, testing various cocktails while we waited for a seat. Then my family and I were seated by a 16 year old somewhere dark and moody with riverside views. Kinda romantic if you were on a date. The Gen Alpha waiter didn't understand humor unfortunately and probably thought we were all unc. For some reason the menu seemed to lack variety and I felt forced to pick finger food instead of gluten and or giant meaty dishes that cost 50+ ...I can't ever finish those anyways. The Hawaiian nachos were not nachos, but some poke on little tostada things with some crema on top. Kinda underwhelming for 15 dollars. They were nice but more of a sharing dish, too much fishy flavor and lack of variety for one. I wonder why the menu is so boxed in and uninspired, like can we get a bit of creativity outside of appetizers? For a place with such a powerful presence, I expected more.

2 Stars for the delicious food, kind servers and beautiful atmosphere right on the river...but…read morethat's where the praise ends. My family loves to come to Anthonys for special occasions and we've always had top notch experiences until this visit. My family came here recently for my elderly father's special birthday. Our group got seated on time, but that's where the promptness ended. It took a very long time for someone to check in with us and take our drink order, no biggie as we all like each other and don't mind spending the time. Drinks came, except for my sisters wine, that came 25 minutes later. It took another very long time to get our order taken. And you guessed it, a very long time to get the food. I will add that the resto was only about 1/3 full on this particular evening, so not busy at all (this was not a Friday or Saturday night). So something was amiss for sure. 2/3 of our group ordered salads to enjoy before the main course. Only they didn't come out first. After much time, all the food came out at once (2 hours after getting seated at our reservation time). What's the point of an appetizer when it comes out with the dinner? We all had our food, except for the birthday boy. By the time dad's food came out (at least 15 minutes later), everyone else's food was cold. Errrrr. When questioning what was happening everyone was again very nice, but the answers were pretty corporate (I can sniff this stuff out pretty well). The Anthony's staff is SO nice, but there's definitely an execution/timing problem at this restaurant, at least lately. I understand that a 6 top isn't going to be a speedy execution, but this was different and we definitely weren't anticipating a 3 hour dinner - no exaggeration. They comped us desserts and 1 entree which was very kind, but I really hope Anthony's gets the service together so that we can feel good about coming back here again.

Wonderful, cocktails, generous portions, delightful weight staff. Highly recommend this…read moreestablishment.

Street Side Comfort Food Done Right at Zydeco…read more On a cool night in Bend, my family made a last-minute decision to grab dinner at Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails, and honestly it turned into one of our favorite meals of the trip. We were lucky enough to snag one of the last available tables, outside no less, but the overhead heaters kept the patio perfectly warm and cozy. Sitting street side watching people wander through downtown Bend while enjoying good food and cocktails gave the whole evening a relaxed and memorable vibe. One thing worth noting: make reservations if you can. Even on a cooler weekday evening this place was absolutely packed, and after eating there it was easy to understand why. The vibe walks a fine line between upscale and approachable. Busy without feeling chaotic, energetic without being loud, and the kind of place where you can just as easily have a family dinner as a date night. Great spot for couples, groups, or even grabbing a seat solo at the bar. Pricing felt right in line with the quality of food, cocktails, and overall experience. We started with cocktails, and it was immediately obvious the bar team knew what they were doing. The espresso martini was smooth and rich without being overly sweet, the Buffalo Trace Old Fashioned was balanced and spirit-forward, and the dirty martini had this savory umami quality that gave it a deep earthy finish that lingered in the best way. For appetizers, the BBQ shrimp over the southern grit cake absolutely delivered. Rich, buttery, smoky, and packed with flavor. The Village Baker bread with olive oil and the cane syrup butter topped with flaky smoked salt was another standout. Based on how quickly the plates were cleaned off the table, I would say both were a unanimous success. For dinner, I ordered the smoked pork chop and it was excellent. Thick cut, juicy, perfectly cooked, and paired with a bright salsa verde that cut through the richness perfectly. The dirty rice underneath carried a ton of flavor and rounded the dish out nicely. My daughter ordered the crispy half chicken and here's the pro tip: order it early because they do run out. We were told there were only a few left for the evening. The skin was beautifully crisp while the chicken stayed incredibly juicy, and the mashed potatoes and asparagus were simple but executed really well. My son-in-law went with the steak frites and was more than happy with the choice. The steak had a great crust, was cooked exactly to temperature, and the rogue smoky blue butter melted right into the meat giving every bite extra richness. The fries were thin, crispy, and impossible not to keep stealing off his plate. We also shared the cornbread with homemade butter and, as we say back home in Hawaii, it was "broke da mouth" good. Moist, slightly sweet, crispy around the edges, and dangerously easy to keep eating. What really stood out to me was the pacing of the meal and overall hospitality. Nothing felt rushed even with a full house. Drinks came out quickly, plates were timed well, and the staff genuinely seemed proud of the food they were serving. We especially enjoyed chatting with our waitress after finding out she had lived in Hawaii for six years. As visitors from Hawaii ourselves, it instantly gave the night a little unexpected "home away from home" feeling that made the experience even more memorable. Those little moments are what separate a good restaurant from one you genuinely remember after the trip is over. Zydeco delivered the kind of experience that makes you immediately start talking about when you can come back. Great food, thoughtful cocktails, strong hospitality, and an atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile. Solid four-star experience and absolutely worth a stop if you are spending time in Bend.

We went to the address location and after looking around I asked one of the workers and they said…read morethat Chelsea Rose Seafood was only a pop up and nobody knows when they will be popping up at this location. So the address above is were they pop up only, so it is better to call to find out the days they will be there, first before going down.

Fresh, Fresh Dungeness crabs, fresh or fresh frozen fish. Dock#3, easy ramp down to the boat. They…read morealways have specials and are always friendly.

I'm a "meat & potatoes" guy. I can cook too! Except for my…read moreBirthday. I heard good things about "The Blacksmith" and made a reservation. I show up, had a great table, great drinks, food and dessert too. I had the "PAC. Northwest Ribeye, horseradish mashed potatoes, with the house sauce (mushroom). The steak was AMAZING! (You can have the sauce on the side, but why?) The thick (14oz.) steak laid half over the mashers, and sauce all over which is how I liked it. The mashed potatoes had the perfect blend of horseradish (not overpowering) that went well with my medium-rare steak. It was delicious and, boy I was full! Parking was like (well, you know Bend!) reasonable (no reflection on the restaurant) get there early and stake your claim! The service was amazing, the food was awesome (my steak was flavorful, juicy, and cooked to perfection!). Price $$$ It is what you'd expect for such a fine dining experience! My drink was (I can't remember the name) but was a crushed berry, whiskey, mint leaf, on ice, but very tasty! I want more! Kudos and compliments to everyone there for making my birthday dining experience so wonderful! My desert, a slice of chocolate fudge cake with vanilla ice cream!

Greta customer service, amazing food,…read moreThe environment in the business is very welcoming and not to bright dark Multiple choices for wine and alcohol.

The food, service, and ambiance at Spork is absolutely top notch!…read more I ate here last night and came back today. I'll come back every time I come back to Bend.

Spork is open til about 9 I believe which makes it great for late eats…read more Atmosphere is decent - music, cool buzz - clean and well put together. Clear on where to go to order and pickup. The dude who took my order was SUPER helpful - since I had not eaten here before, I didn't know what was good. He provided recommendations based on his likes, popularity and portion size. We got ... forgot the name but it was a beef and broccoli with veggies - super good. And chilaquiles - holiday style (red a green sauce). Both were flavorful and hearty - very filling. Price was decent - I think it was less than $40 for both meals which, today, is great for two entrees. It was quick to come out - since it was take out and close to closing I waited in their seating area and they had water available for me - love that. We will be back to try other foods the next time we are in Bend! Well done, Spork, well done.