I've been doing the Bend Ale Trail slowly over the last few years and remembered visiting Worthy's…read moredowntown pub for a couple beers and pizza previously. I was unprepared then for their gigantic and amazing main brewery. The industrial building is mostly hidden my verdant gardens and local art outside. It's so happy and welcoming. Inside you can immediately see the tanks at the back, with a large bar to the left. Merchandise shop is at the front, with tables all around. The bartender was so friendly and welcoming. I talked to some brewers after their shift and they were just as friendly, albeit tired and ready to relax. Their beers are excellent, and I only wished I could've physically enjoyed more! I highly recommend a visit!

Good environment, fun place to go with family or a group…read more The sandwich I got was loaded with chicken and vegetables-- very saucy! The pretzel appetizer had a hot beer cheese sauce that was rich in flavor. They have good bar food, but would go for the beer.

Dogwood is a must visit when in Bend. Missing their old location downtown but they sure brought the…read morevibes bigger and better to the shed. Taking over a whole corner block, the shed offers indoor/outdoor seating with an antique flare, rustic yet funky. Huge wrap around bar and little random nook seating. They host multiple food trucks and live music on the weekends. You won't be disappointed especially with a one of their incredible craft cocktail in hand.

I went to the food carts next to Dogwood for lunch. The Wich Doctor food cart has become one of my…read morefavorites in the area. I thought that my wife and friends of ours would get some dinner and have some drinks at the Dogwood at the Pine Shed. You can bring your food from the carts inside Dogwood and enjoy the seating and have a cocktail , wine , beer or kombucha. One of our friends had a beer on tap. Their beer menu is limited . My wife and I are dark beer drinkers . They did not have any on the menu so we did not have a drink. There is plenty of seating and it's a great place to stay out of the sun on a hot day.

Just tried J Dub for the first time. It was excellent! As a family of 6 it can be hard to eat out…read moreand not break the bank. J Dub had great food and very reasonable prices, especially the kids meals which were a great size and only $6! I also loved that they serve breakfast all day and I got the Cowboy breakfast for dinner and it was amazing!

Great selection of creative yet classic breakfast lunch and dinner options, appealing to the brunch…read morecrowd yet also such great vibes you could bring your grandmother! Parking is tricky but the blocks are short. Connor was a perfect host! We both loved the cowboy breakfast, eyeing the new special pork belly tacos. Will be back!

We love Ken's Artisan pizza so much for a Bend local perspective. It is our favorite pizza spot in…read moreall of Bend. We think that everything you order off their menu is gonna be good and we love how big the leaf are on the Caesar salad.the surface is always so friendly. and the ambience is just great what they've been able to do with this historic building in Bend although some of the other reviews say that the service is rather lacking and it is overpriced. I disagree. I think that their food is priced rather fairly for how good it is. I would definitely recommend and it doesn't seem like too much of a tourist packed spot yet. It is 100% worth a 30 minute wait.

Fantastic pizza, we were a big party so we got to try many pies and not one of them was a miss. Our…read morefavorite was the arrabiata and the funghi. The crust was perfectly done and the calabrian chillies were excellent. We also tried a couple red wine bottles and both were excellent recommendations from the servers.

On a recent trip to Bend, the Ale Trail took us to new spots a little farther from downtown. One…read morewas this location of Cascade Lakes, a brewery I had only previously visited in Redmond. We decided to come here for lunch thanks to a big menu. On arrival it wasn't too busy, and we had fun choosing where we wanted to be. They have a merch shop inside, lots of tables of various sizes, and bar along the back wall. Plenty of free parking outside. We all ordered some beers from flights to pints. We had a bunch of appetizer selections that we all shared, loved the street corn dip. It's a nice option to have lunch and enjoy some beers in the area.

Upstairs beer patio is incredible. They have an amazing happy hour. Bartender was nice and…read morerecommended some good items on the menu. Much better than their old location, will be back!

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.

Acai bowls are easily my favorite meal & I've never been served it with a real bowl for dine in, it…read moremade me feel special ha. Was really good and fresh. Nice interior along with seating outside that comes with a kids playground in the corner.

I so desperately want this place to be a four or five star…read more The recipes are incredible. The execution however leads more to be desired. Undercooked rice and beans dress up in a tortilla for 20 bucks does not compute. Services is always friendly. Vibes are great. Just that last bit of care for the end product.

My favorite vegan food trunk in bend! Crunch wraps are delicious, especially the nacho one. My meat…read moreeating friend got one (without realizing it was vegan) and was shocked when I told them it was vegan. They continued to talk about the crunchwrap for the next few days, it was that good. This time I got the rainbow bowl which was so flavorful and refreshing! I absolutely love the smokey tempeh. Also massive portions, I had leftovers for the next day. Come check this place out, vegan or not!

TL;DR: A small but mighty food truck tucked into a bustling food pod district serving uniquely…read moreflavored vegan crunch wraps. The Experience: I visited Toasty while I was on vacation in Bend and loved having so many options at one spot as a vegan. What stood out: Service: The woman taking orders was attentive with answering our questions and making recommendations. Our two crunchwraps took around 25 minutes before our buzzer rang and we went to pick it up. Product/Food: I ordered the buffalo chik'n crunchwrap and my boyfriend ordered the nacho cheeze crunchwrap. As someone who despises eating lettuce, the way the cold and warm ingredients are intentionally layered throughout the crunchwrap is beyond delicious. I ate my crunchwrap within minutes of it being hitting the table. The tortilla was perfectly flaky, the homemade ranch was an amazing texture, and the chick'n was seasoned to perfection. Ambiance: Toasty is a small food trunk in the Podski food truck pod complex. It is incredibly busy and it can be difficult to find a seat. However, it is fun and lively with some great people watching opportunities once you are seated. Toasty will continue to be our favorite spot to eat at in Bend!