This place is so incredibly underrated, we absolutely love it here! I think the salmon is the best in Bend. We've always experienced great and friendly service. read more

The Jackalope Grill - Fried Calamari with Sweet Chili Aioli - French Near Me - Bend, Oregon

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Beautiful atmosphere integrated natural elements for relaxing vibe. Great service and inventive mocktails! Food was delicious as well-butter board is a must, my salmon was great but slightly overcooked. The bourbon crème brûlée was a stand out bite! read more

The Jackalope Grill - Butter board - French Near Me - Bend, Oregon

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Good food! Good happy hour! Beautiful outdoor seating in the back of the building! Good service! Good place for date night! Good place for girls night out! Will definitely be back! read more

The Jackalope Grill - beautiful outdoor garden - French Near Me - Bend, Oregon

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It's no secret, my husband and I love to eat. As the wife of a chef, we absolutely hunt for local restaurants, wherever we go, to celebrate local talent and local ingredients. A recommendation from a long time local (thank you Paul) led us to this magnificent gem in Bend. We sat on the patio, or garden oasis, if you will. Surrounded by an edible garden, which happens to be used in many dishes. Hannah was the perfect server with a smile. Great tips on wine and insights to the menu. Scallops? The answer is yes. Some of the best we've ever had. Ever! We ordered the Red Pepper and Poblano soup (a little spicy just like me)... scrapped the bowl clean. My husband got the beet salad... it was unique and the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Let's talk dinner. The Morrell with Risotto, we know it's seasonal, so grab it while you can! Insanely good. The salmon was perfectly cooked, melt in your mouth delicious. I can't eat risotto, so they graciously added some beautiful garden candy, I mean carrots. Lemon Creme Brûlée - no words. Cold creamy, perfectly crackable and swoon worthy. Wine, cocktails, they have it all. If you haven't, you should!!! Thank you for the 6/5 star experience. read more

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Bread board, Scallops, Pork Chops, Duck and Salmon are awesome. One person ordered steak and it was "meh". They did run out of specials from the prior night - disappointing. The drinks were good - pear martini was the hit. Bill came and they over charged happy hour drinks and when pointed out, reduced price but not to happy hour prices. For the price - service could be better. read more

The Jackalope Grill is hands down one of Bend's true gems. Every time I dine here, I'm reminded why it's such a beloved spot in our community. From the moment you walk through the door, you're welcomed like family--the atmosphere strikes the perfect balance of warm, inviting, and elevated. Chef Josh's food is nothing short of exceptional. Each dish is thoughtfully crafted, seasonal, and layered with flavor in a way that makes you want to savor every bite. The new fall menu, in particular, showcases the best of Central Oregon ingredients, and you can taste the care and creativity that goes into every plate. Whether it's the perfectly seared scallops, the duck breast, or the house-made desserts, you simply can't go wrong. What sets The Jackalope Grill apart isn't just the food--it's the experience. The staff are attentive, kind, and genuinely passionate about making your evening special. Pair that with their curated wine dinners (an absolute must if you get the chance to attend), and you have a dining experience that feels both personal and unforgettable. Whether you're celebrating something special or just want a night out with amazing food and service, The Jackalope Grill is the place to be. Bend is lucky to have a restaurant of this caliber right in the heart of downtown. I can't recommend it enough--if you haven't been, you're missing out on one of the best dining experiences in Central Oregon! Also, the Chef is my husband, so I'm obviously partial to my love for The Jackalope Grill, but even as his wife I am treated just as equally as the other guests which shows everyone is like family! read more

My husband and I were in Bend, Oregon in September for our wedding anniversary. We wanted to dine somewhere special and I found this place on Yelp. I went ahead a made a reservation. They serve French American cuisine. Easy to find and there is a nearby parking garage so parking is a breeze. We walked in and this restaurant is decorated so beautifully. It had a very nice, relaxing vibe. Very dark, but cozy. Had it been a bit warmer, I would have much rather sat outside on their gorgeous patio. We were seated quickly inside and we perused the menu. I decided on the King Prawn and Shiitake Risotto while my husband selected the Jaeger Schnitzel. We both enjoyed a glass of wine with dinner and I also loved my Caesars salad as it tasted so fresh. I really enjoyed my dish. I always love mushrooms in my risotto and the King Prawns were so tasty. Unfortunately, my husband did not enjoy his dish as much and he is a huge fan of German food. Our dessert was tasty and they indicated that all desserts are made in house. Service was good but not outstanding. They seemed to be a bit short staffed. This problem seems to be the norm everywhere now when you dine out. read more

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Took my wife for an evening out and thought I would give Jackelope another shot. Was greeted quickly and sat at a nice table. After reviewing the menu we decided on some sea scallops as an appetizer they were cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. The wife had wild mushroom pasta awhile I ordered the steak au poivre (tres major). Wife loved the pasta it was very rich and flavorful. The steak was tender cooked just right at medium rare and delicious. Looking forward to going back when the bone marrow appetizer is available. read more

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Always my favorite!! Jackalope never lets me down. We usually go there for special occasions, but really anytime is a perfect time for their steak or salmon. read more

3.5 STARS, TECHNICALLY, BUT THE HALF ISN'T AN OPTION. We dined here after my daughter and her (then fiancé) eloped. I had higher hopes. There were some things that we ordered that were really good, some that were mediocre, and some that were just meh. We were a party of 8, so there was a wide variety of tastes at the table - and I think for the most part everyone were pleased. I eat out A LOT, and I can safely say that I'm not sure I'd come back. The interior is well done, it's the right amount of dim and not super loud, which was nice. The service was good. I think I just had higher expectations when it came to the food. I ordered the schnitzel, which I ended up giving to my (new) son-in-law, because his wife (my daughter) stole his pasta (Truffle radiatory). She ordered the browned butter lobster risotto (they must have just waved the browned butter over the top of this gummy rice dish - and no way was the tiny bit of lobster fresh), which is what I ended up with (because I'm THAT mom) and - wow. let's just say I could have made this better at home. Others in the party had the filet mignon, the crispy skin chicken and the Mediterranean pasta - the chicken looked anything but crispy. We did not order dessert, because there was wedding cake to be had! The best I can say here is that it wasn't completely terrible.... but it also wasn't completely good. A decent meal at best. read more

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I loved this restaurant. We went this past Friday as our "last" time. Their scallop appetizer and the steak were both reasonably priced and excellent. It will interesting to see what the new restaurant has to offer. read more

Absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and every bite was better than the last. You can tell the ingredients were fresh and made with care. The drinks and service were also incredible. The ambiance was adorable & will Definitely coming back for more! read more

Jackalope could be one of bends best restaurants but it just needs to be more consistent. we have been ther four times in the last two months and twice it was great and twice very disappointi... Tonight's visit we had a table of four. We ordered the 14$ bread board. There was enough bread for one slice each. We asked for more bread and were told there was only one portion of bread left and we could have it only if we ordered an entire 14$ bread board. Really ?.. Three out of the four entrees were great. But the halibut with polenta was a disaster. Not only was the halibut very dry but the polenta was dry, hard and under cooked. The waitress was ok but seemed a bit surly about the bread. When told about the inedible polenta she discounted the dish. I understand there will always a glitch or so but the I think the head chef needs to more involved with what goes out of the kitchen read more

I had my Christmas party there and it was an absolute 10. Everything from the cocktails, the appetizers, the dinners the ambience and the servers could not have been better. Laura, the owner is a delight to work with. read more

We love this place! The food, the ambiance, everything about it. We'll give the new chef time to get settled in but we already miss the escargot, please bring it back. The service is impeccable. The patio perfect. Do yourself a favor,,,,,,,try it , read more

Good food. Very small restaurant, did not realize it would be that type of atmosphere. The menu is fairly small as well, minimal options. I got the pasta which was good. A little pricy for what it was. Service wasn't great and good took a long time even though we ate of 5:30. read more

The Jackalope Grill - Pasta - French Near Me - Bend, Oregon

I love this restaurant. The atmosphere and service are great. Food sometimes fantastic and sometimes just ok but overall it is one of our favorite restaurants. read more

We've been to The Jackalope enough to eat most everything on the menu. There isn't a bad dish. They also run weekly specials that are amazing. A great quiet ambiance with a wonderful garden area in the summer. The service was professional and not rushed. One of the best restaurants in Bend. read more

My friend and I decided to try a different than usual Happy Hour last night. We hadn't been to Jackalope in about a year or so. I tend to forget about it as it's in an unassuming location, kind of out of the way in town. We got there right at 5 and had a table by the patio as it was too cold to have the patio open on a Tuesday night. I'd forgotten how cozy and unique of a place this is, the decor and ambiance I just love it. We ordered off the HH menu, I had a cabernet and she had an IPA. Then we shared the smoked scallops which were lightly smoked so not overpowering with a delicious sauce of corn, poblano coulis and a touch of red pepper, the scallops were large (4 of them), tender like melt in your mouth wonderfully tender and they came with 4 slices of toasted crostini, a nice addition. We also had the baked brie wrapped in pastry with a fig lightly flavored with garlic and honey that also came with crostini. Last but not least were the tempura green beans which I'd been craving since 900 Wall restaurant left us. They were just as good as the iconic 900 Wall and came with a creme fraiche made with lemon and garlic. We left full and happy. read more

I was told that Jackalope has gone through a transformation with a new chef, and I agree completely. I've eaten here before and it was, but it was outstanding on my last visit. I had duck confit, and the diners with me had lamb and a New York steak. We also had salads and desserts. Everything was excellent. I look forward to returning in the near future. read more

Jackalope has a new chef and the food was excellent! Salmon preparation was fantastic, and so was the Crawfish. Cocktail menu was very good. Service was attentive and professional. We've been dining here for years and we will keep coming back! The courtyard is just a magical setting, due to the threatening weather we had to eat indoors. So that was our ONLY disappointment! read more

Located on Lava Street in downtown Bend, around the corner from the Oxford Hotel and across from the DoubleTree. White table cloth dining with New American cuisine of steaks, elk, bison, fresh seafood. The entrance was unique and seemed to take you into an adventure. Inside it was a dark, serene, nicely decorated dining room filled with diners. Dined in with a party of five. Hostess and waitress were nice and accommodating with requests. Ordered: Appetizers to share: * Roasted marrow bone w/Bacon and caramelized onion jam, garlic confit, and toasted crostini - very good! * Baked Brie w/local Honey, dates, apricots, dried cranberries, and toasted almonds & grilled crostini. Who doesn't like Brie! Salad: * Caesar salad - Romaine, parmesan, and garlic croutons, with a Lemon-Anchovy and Egg Dressing, topped w/shaved Parmesan Cheese. It was plain but I liked it. Entrees ordered in the group: * Vegetarian pasta - Brown butter sage pappardelle, with a miso truffle and white wine sauce, sweet peas, asparagus, and Shiitake mushroom topped with toasted walnuts and parmesan breadcrumbs. * Seared duck breast - with a balsamic and black cherry sauce, Arugula, creamy Goat cheese polenta, with a bacon and green bean sauté. * Pan-roasted elk - creamy mascarpone Polenta, crispy Pancetta Brussel sprouts, & sweet garlic. Topped with a Blackberry and Pomegranate Bordelaise sauce. Not my entree but tried a bite and it was really good. * Filet mignon - Pan-seared prime cut Filet Mignon, Topped with French Compound Butter, Malibu Carrots, and Yukon gold garlic & parmesan smash. * NY Bison - Local sourced Bison from Pine Mountain Ranch Bend, Oregon. Soaked in duck fat for four days, grilled and served with garlic cream parmesan potatoes, cipollini onions, sautéed asparagus, with a roasted shallot and thyme sauce. We all liked our entrees and thought all was flavorful and tasty. I can only speak specifically for my bison entree which was tender, flavorful w/nice accompaniments. One star off for a mistake in one of the entrees (they apologized and prepared the desired entree) and though the food was great we didn't realize until the end of dinner that most of our entrees were lukewarm (except the corrected entree). We were all having a good time! I've seen more than one review here about lukewarm entrees. If food can be this good then it would only be better if they can improve on this point. I would definitely return to try the other entrees like Halibut cheek, King salmon, or any of their pastas. And house-made desserts like flourless chocolate cake, apple Tarte Tatin, pots de crème. read more

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I'm only giving a third star for ambiance. They were pretty well staffed and not busy, 4 tables were sat, including my husband and I. The service was fine, a little lax but not bad. Unfortunately our entrees took forever, and when they did arrive the food was disappointing. My salmon was fishy and overcooked and served on an under seasoned bed of polenta. The flavors just didn't make sense with any of the dishes and left us hungry and unsatisfied. My take away is that there is an issue with the back of house. I may have missed my time to truly enjoy The Jackalope Grill. Hopefully the kitchen can get it together! read more

Went to the Jackalope Grill for my birthday dinner. Hubby ordered the schnitzel and I ordered the salmon. Had my favorite drink there, the huckleberry cosmo. Ended with a delicious crème brûlée. Great atmosphere and the service was great! read more

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Brought my gf here for her bday dinner. Made reservations ahead of time since last time we were in Bend, wait times seemed long. Restaurant has a Cozy and quaint ambiance. I love that they display local art for decoration and in support of the artists since they all seemed to be for sale. Our waitress greeted us quickly and presented us with the Oktoberfest recommendations, we started off with some margaritas for drinks and we weren't really pleased at all as they literally just tasted like lime juice. I didn't have it in me to complain Or return it so honestly just guzzled it down quickly lol. For appetizers we got the Dungeness crab stuffed mushroom Caps--- so delish! For our meals I got the filet mignon and my gf got the king salmon. Presentation was gorgeous. I was happy with my steak-- the brandy and peppercorn sauce was the perfect flavor. My gf said the salmon was good but The middle was raw and not cooked through well so that was another downer. Topped my meal off with a latte which was yummy! My gf ordered a tiramisu which according to her was kinda dry. When i made the reservation i did note we we're celebrating my gf's bday and it did kinda frustrate me that that wasn't acknowledged. Overall the price was decent for our dinner and what I got was good but I wasn't really wowed by our experience overall so I don't think this would be a restaurant I'd return to, at least as a top choice when visiting Bend again. read more

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Many empty tables for a Friday night. Dark sedate 90s atmosphere. Attentive service. Average food not worth the price. My drink was not good. Very good bread and free. Overall, lackluster meal! read more

My wife and I have been here several times and particularly enjoy the relatively quiet, restful venue. Unfortunately, our recent visit was a disappointment. Our server was cool and indifferent. The bread was tasteless, in a city of excellent bread sources, and the caesar salad a bust. While our entree of mushroom pasta was quite good, our overall visit was not a pleasant experience. read more

Went for our anniversary. Amazing food, amazing atmosphere and great service. Can't wait to go back.

Browsing through internet looking for a upscale restaurant to celebrate our 21st anniversary, I choose this place. I was really disappointed, even shocked how it looked , nothing luxurious or upscale about it , except the food prices. Where are the covered tables? Beautiful atmosphere? It is more of a hipster place where I would go to drink my latte and read my book at lunch. read more

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Took my mom here for her birthday dinner and they gave us a great outdoor table. The waitress was super friendly and the ambience was on point. They have a solid drink menu. Prices around 10 bucks for cocktails but also had non alcohol drinks like kombucha or soda, cappuccino. We got the calamari and mussels to start. Mussels were the star. Dip their bread in too (you won't regret it). Then for dinner we had lamb shank - this was the winner. Salmon dish- also good. And the pork dish. Polenta was eh but pork was tasty. Overall very flavorful menu and I would have tried it all if I wasn't full :) Dessert we did a chocolate dish not sure the name but it was so tasty and we all enjoyed it. Cappuccino decaf with the rock candy ended it well. No one rushed us and it was all around a great experience read more

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LOVED our experience here! The garden is absolutely gorgeous, and the indoor area is coolly-decorated also. I didn't love the cocktail selection, but that is about my only complaint. The escargot was *awesome*--probably the biggest I've eaten, and that includes when I was in France! But the real star of the show was the halibut with risotto, capers, and lemon. It was absolutely incredible. I mean, I'm salivating right now writing about it and wishing I could have it again. You truly can't come to Bend and NOT eat here. read more

Went there for New Year's Eve dinner not impressed with the menu at all. They didn't have any dinner specials. Also there were changes in the menu that we're not on the website. We spent over $300 for four people. I would've expected the food to be better. My fillet was not very well. In fact, my mother and my sister had the same thing. My dad ate. Three bites of his pasta was overcooked. My fillet at Greg's grill was much better than this one. Don't think I would go back especially for that price I would've expected more read more

Steak was good but chicken was overcooked on the bottom Very tasty berry crème brûlée read more

Absolutely hands down the best restaurant in Bend! Superb staff from the owner to Michael, the head waiter and the rest of the staff that's under him. My husband Jay and I were delighted ! Excellent food ,ambience , and service. I can't say enough. We both had the duck entrée and then split an exquisite chocolate cake with Framboise whipped cream dessert Michael had suggested . Thank you Thank you Thank you We are excited to come back again and again. Best regards, Meredith read more

Fine dining in a pretty ambiance. Service was excellent and mixology quite good. They really do a great job with larger parties because not too crowded with a couple large round table allowing families to celebrate and engage I had their tender duck with some balsamic winter veggies and fresh beans plus a great Caesar salad. Overall recommend in a crowded Bend- this place offers a bit of a respite. read more

Intimate dining with excellent food and service. One of our favorite restaurants in Bend.

Updated: The last three visits (Aug, Sept 2018) have been disappointing for my wife and I. Weak or unprofessional service, food preparation inconsistent and disappointing experience's compared to prior visits. Somebody is taking their "eye off the ball." At what point do we just stop returning? While it must be difficult to maintain the same high level of quality and consistency year-after-year, it's what I'm expecting every visit. It's not enjoyable to drop $100- $125 ( or $200 with two teens) and feel like it was an experience best described as "meh." So So Prior review: A consistently enjoyable meal in with good service and very good food, in a comfortable setting. The operative words here are consistent and very good. Duck is superb. Wine pour is generous. Outside dining is lovely considering your location. Overall, a predictable meal with very nicely prepared food. Negatives: Outside seating on card tables detracts a bit. My $14 Manhattan was shaken instead of stirred...a common error leading to a watered down bourbon Manhattan (so sad)... read more

Food is great now and they are now quite well organized. One of the most underrated restaurants in Bend.

This place is wonderful. The best bone marrow that I've ever had. So t skip on getting this appetizer. I also had the elk which was AMAZING!

What. A. Disappointment. This place didn't have any of the mains that were posted on Yelp, which is why we wanted to try this restaurant in the first place. I took my boyfriend here for his birthday and we arrived 15 min early to our reservation and put some appetizers in and our apps came out , not only staggered, but after half an hour. Even the soup of the day took 15 min to come out. It's not like they were understaffed either. We waited for our main dishes for over an hour and by the time they were served, not only was the food terrible, but the server didn't even offer a discount or take anything off the bill for the food we didn't eat, because it was inedible, nor for the extremely inconvenient wait times. I also told the server when I arrived that it was my boyfriend's birthday, hoping they did something special for birthdays, and I'm pretty sure she forgot. The lamb shank that was supposedly braised for 5 hours, came out dry and over cooked. I don't know how that's possible when you braise something. The schnitzel looked like diner food and was inedible. The halibut cheeks with the risotto was bland and just drenched in butter. The mushroom caps stuffed with crab was also really oily and the stuffed crab tasted like canned crab (even the texture). The gnocchi was also bland and terrible. The only decent thing was the shrimp scampi appetizer, Caesar salad and the free bread and butter. The apple pie dessert that we ordered also looked like something a cat threw up. The server seemed like she wasn't all there either. There's no way the chef here knows how to prepare proper French cuisine; clearly. Overall, I'm extremely disappointed that this was the outcome of a special birthday outing. For the four of us, it needed up costing $400, with nothing taken off the bill. We took the leftovers home to feed our dogs at least so it wasn't a total waste. Save your money and try another place. read more