This is a brief review of a lunch with a friend at That Guy's Bistro in Bend, Oregon…read more The restaurant is small, clean, and well organized. During our visit, there was only one other customer, which made for a quiet and relaxed atmosphere. Service is walk-up style: you place your order at the counter, receive a number, and your food is brought to the table. The staff was friendly, professional, and polite throughout. Our meals arrived promptly and were clearly made to order. I had the Tri-Tip Philly, which is Philly-inspired and served on a flatbread. The meat was tender and flavorful. I enjoyed it and would gladly order it again. My friend went with the TG Burger, his usual choice on previous visits. He considers it a reliably good burger. That Guy's Bistro is a great lunch option. It is definitely a step up from fast food. I enjoyed the experience and would return.

It's pricey but worth it. The pitas are fantastic, had the Reuben and the tri tip and enjoyed…read moreboth. The macaroni salad was an unexpected surprise! The cashier Cyrus (sp?) was very friendly. Worth it!

Was very pleasantly surprised by this place. Was a welcoming atmosphere and the cottage pie along…read morewith mushy peas was really good. The person next to me got the sausage rolls which smelled fantastic so will be getting next time. Beer was all pretty tasty as well assuming you are looking for more chill beers and not super hopped.

As a Brit in America, we do love trying to find 'British' places for a good pint, and in this case,…read morebloody good sausage rolls. Atmosphere was chill. It is located literally in a Cellar type spot downstairs. Staff were friendly and surprisingly knowledgable on British pies and mushy peas. Yup, they have proper mushy peas! The sausage rolls were delicious and homemade. Plus, they had HP sauce to dip.

We went earlier in the day then had several hours to kill before our dinner reservation so we went…read moreback to try more things! Super cute place! The slushies were really good, a little sweet for my personal preference, but so good! The arnold palmer was phenomenal! Spiked lemonade was better than Deschutes, which we had also tried that day. Definetly recommend stopping and taking an hour to soak up some sun and drink a drink!

Well... looks like my review for Boss Rambler is going to be more of an homage than chronicling an…read moreexisting business. As Yelp indicates this business is now permanently closed and we were just here a few weekends ago. We went to several breweries in Bend and this place was the busiest out of the the other breweries we went to and there looked to be no indication that they were closing. But after further investigation there were newspaper articles to indicate that they indeed were. So either we were there on the last weekend or close to the last weekend that they would be open which was unknown to us. We have had their beer a few different times. One of the first beers we had was the Pogadise. What this beer was was a sour. It was okay. Not bad. This fruited sour had pineapple, orange and guava in it. It was pretty good... no the best sour I cam across but not bad. In addition to tasting the fruit I mentioned the beer was tart and sour... just like how one would expect with this beer type. The beers that we probably liked best was the craft beer version of what would make up of a cheap American beer. A lot of breweries make of their own version of this type of thing and we often really enjoy the craft beer versions... which isn't a big surprise. One beer that totally fit this description that we immensely enjoyed (I rated it highly on Untappd) was the Stokes Light. It was an American Lager which has a nice crisp, naturally sweet and malty flavor to it. Living up to it's namesake it is light bodied and is very easy to have more than one. Another beer that also was good was the Stokes Clasica. This was a Mexican Lager... not entirely unlike the the Stokes Light but of course with that Mexican Lager flair going on with it. This beer was crisp, clean and lemony. A touch of metallic even that was inserted there purposely but did not make it unpleasant. Also this beer was light bodied in which having more than one would have been quite easy. Boss Rambler also sold coffee beans and Steve purchased those on two occasions. The coffee was solid and had a good flavor bouquet to it. 2025 has proven that the craft beer apocalypse with an enormous amount of breweries closing has resumed out of 2024 and previous years during the Covid lockdown. Also customer tastes has changed and they don't drink as much beer or alcohol. I expect this to continue and I am going to have to think up a new a new headline on my Yelp account from "craft beer adventurer and wanderer" to hopefully to something I can have just as much enthusiasm for and perhaps with a dash of cleverness as well.

In a beer mecca like Bend, there are more breweries than you could possibly visit on one visit. For…read morea nice taste of the best, Crosscut is worth the visit. For beer fans, whiskey aficionados, or wine heads, they have a great selection of everything. Food trucks are outside, again with a nice spread to cater to any taste. This place would be great in winter or summer. They have lots of outdoor seating including tables, chairs, and fire pits. Indoors they have cozy seating near the fireplace, big and small tables, and the bar at the back. Upstairs is also a loft with seating and dart boards, which can also be rented for private events. The beer selection here is fantastic, with great prices. The bartenders were welcoming and knowledgeable about all they have to drink.

Decent selection of local beers and wines. Food trucks out back if you get hungry. Indoor and…read moreoutdoor seating

I've been doing the Bend Ale Trail over the last few years and visited the tiny Spider City taproom…read moreand wine bar in downtown Bend. This location is their main brewery and has an industrial feel. They have a ton of different beer selections as well. I loved the big open garage doors for fresh air and natural lighting. It's also large for groups and events. I only had a handful of sample size beers on my visit, as I was getting too full. The bartender was super welcoming to help pick a few favorites to try. If you're on a Bend beer tour, this is a great stop!

Spider city is a great little brewery with indoor and outdoor seating. There's a food truck in the…read moreparking lot. Walk up service. I got a glass of bubbles that was good. Many beer choices on tap, busy place in the summer. Friendly staff.

Service was amazing! Food was delicious. I had the chicken sandwich, outstanding. Hubby had Pesto…read moreChicken pasta. The tots were the best I have ever had and my son says the fries were awesome. Homemade ranch dressing with fresh dill. And the bomb sauce was amazing. Must go!!!

Been a while since first reviewing Brother Jon's Public House. I don't come here often, preferring…read morethe other Brother Jon's downtown, but it's a nice pub. Great place to grab a brew and some pub food. Bison Smash Burger is one of the better burgers in town. Upgrade to four stars.

There are multiple food trucks that you can order, sushi, pizza, sandwiches, chicken wings,…read morehamburger, hot dogs and tacos. We ordered pizza, hamburger, hotdog and chicken wings. The Nasty kimchi hot dog was so good that I will crave rest of my life. Pizza was better than some of my favorite pizza spots and wings were so yummy and fresh! Because it was raining we couldn't sit outside but inside was pretty good as well! I recommend this place 100%!

Absolutely loved this place. We visited last time we were in Bend and it's such a nice space. They…read morehave a good selection of craft beer, wine, cider, and other drinks. The carts offer a variety of food options and there are several vegan options. The space offers a lot of seating options, it's dog friendly, very well kept, and it's inviting. We'll definitely come back!

I've traveled this country from Alaska to Key West and I can now say with absolute confidence that…read morethe Founding Fathers were unknowingly fighting for the right to drink a beer at the River Pig Saloon. This place feels simultaneously old and new. It's both nostalgic and comfortable-- the staff are friendly and professional. The drinks are cold and delicious. The food is made with love and it shows up on the plate and with every bite. God bless Oregon. God bless the River Pig. Stoked to have heard about this place on the 6 Ranch Podcast.

I only stopped in a for a drink but it was really good. The vibe was also chill. Good music, lots…read moreof TVs with sports on and it was decorated so cute for Halloween. I can't comment on the food but it looked like pretty standard bar food. Worth checking out if you find yourself in the area.