Divey-est dive bar in downtown Bend? I dunno, but it's gotta be pretty close. Have only wandered in…read morehere a couple times, and every time has been a treat. Cheap, strong drinks from a full bar slung by hardened pros, a sorta scruffy clientele, video poker, dim lighting and absolutely atrocious bathrooms make this place a standout on the dive bar barometer (dudes: you got a trough to piss in and a condom machine to check out afterward. FYI). The food is average-to-okay, burgers and sandos and fried stuff, in good portions. BUT: the booths are comfy, and the service (yes there is table service) is far above what you'd expect in this class, plus the vibe is super warm and welcoming. So, 4 stars - graded on a scale.

We had been given a recommendation to try the Bloody Mary here, by a friend from Portland, and also…read moreby someone on our flight to Bend. We did, and it was great! We had two. The drinks were delicious, and bartenders were fun and friendly. We felt very welcome. Bend has such a great vibe. Can't wait to come back.

Laurie's Grill is a hidden gem in Bend that you have to experience!…read more From the moment you walk in, you feel like family -- and that's before the food even hits the table. Laurie's dad is the magic behind the scenes, serving up secret family recipes that have been passed down and perfected. Every Friday, the clam chowder is out-of-this-world creamy, rich, and packed with flavor -- truly the best in town. And don't even get me started on the crêpe commode -- it's legendary. If you know, you know. The love, tradition, and passion in every bite? You can taste it. Whether you're a local or just passing through, Laurie's Grill is the kind of spot you'll crave again and again. Support local. Eat well. And tell 'em I sent you

- pancakes - average - eggs OM - perfect…read more- sausage patty - good - ambiance traditional but worn - service- good but relaxed - need to get back because this is a comfortable place for breakfast

Excellent food and service. Enjoy walking the town of Sisters, especially when it is snowing.read more

Overall, would rate this a 3/5…read more There were just a few things that didn't quite meet our expectations. The fish and chips were pretty decent, and the fries were so good! The fish had some full pieces and others not so much. The burgers were good and again fries were great. We don't know what it was but we all had upset and unsettled stomachs and this restaurant is the one place we all ate at in common. Probably wouldn't return and only family friendly before 9:00pm. If you're there for a tournament just keep this in mind! Service was rushed considering we had a minor with us at 8:45pm even if we were ordering takeout.

I stayed in Bend during a road trip and stumbled upon this gem…read more The beer selection was great, featuring many local brews, and the food was also delicious. The place had a cozy atmosphere, but most importantly, the staff were friendly and knowledgeable about beers, something I really value in a beer bar. To be honest, I had gone to another brewery near the river in the area earlier where I was treated terribly by their bartender, and I was starting to think that was just the vibe in Bend. This spot completely turned things around and showed me how great the beer scene in Bend truly is. I highly recommend it!

After getting into Bend around 8:30p, we definitely needed some good food. Problem is, Bend doesn't…read morehave a ton of options after 9pm. A friend recommended Brother Jon's, their kitchen is open till 10. Classic old sports pub feel, plenty of beer taps to find something you like. Service was excellent, but they weren't too busy being late on a Wednesday. The food was actually quite surprising. Much better than your typical sports gastro pub. And the portions are crazy big! I was actually glad we skipped an appetizer! Which I never thought I would ever say... upgrading to house fries (which were great) is a $4 up charge. So be aware of that. I was surprised as most place charge $1-2.

I usually love supporting local spots, and as someone who has worked in food service, I completely…read moreunderstand that lunches get busy and ticket times can run long. We really don't mind waiting for our food! However, our experience today left a bummer taste in our mouth regarding the service. We ordered three meals (salad, fries, burger, fajita bowl) and were waiting patiently when a group of two sat down well after we ordered. One of the line cooks literally came out of the kitchen, took their order directly, went back, made their food, and brought it out to them. They were very clearly friends or family of the employee. While I totally get wanting to take care of your people, their food came out 10-15 minutes before ours did. Using your position in the kitchen to completely skip the line and delay paying customers who ordered ahead of time just isn't right. We don't mind a wait, but we do mind blatant favoritism disrupting the ticket flow. Otherwise, our was really attentive, and the food was delicious.

Kitchen seems askew…read more Everytime I eat here it's presented differently. But the last time I had the steak as a side protein it was gray. Wasn't satisfied

Such a gorgeous place to go to! The interior of this place with the wood is very cool…read more Popped in for lunch and was not disappointed. The falafels were home made. Fresh, delicious, authentic. Not the greasy and dry ones you can get. The tzatziki /yoghurt dressing was just as fresh and delicious. We met the guy that owns the place, along with his daughter who worked there. So friendly to chat with. Turns out he's also the chef there and he was the one who makes the falafels from scratch. A must try!!! Also had the Buddha bowl with chicken. Fresh and delicious also. 10/10

I got the Raspberry Beret cocktail and BBQ Dog. You know it's good when the worst part of my meal…read morewas I had to lick my fingers. The BBQ Dog was so delish and fulfilled my dog cravings. The bacon and crispy onion on top were everything I needed. My cocktail was so good I sipped it for a good 20 minutes. *validates parking

The food was outstanding, I ordered a omelet which was awesome, I've never had a omelet taste so…read moregood. My wife had the blueberry pancakes, and said there were no less then 3 blueberries per bite. The coffee is great, no bitterness to it at all. Our waitress, India was very charming, and friendly and did a fantastic job making sure everything was what we wanted. The owner took time to show us around and tell us a little history about the location and houses. We will be stopping by there again when ever we are in Central Oregon.

Went in excited to try this new joint. Was greeted and seated quickly. The center table for two…read moreright inside the front door. Greeted quickly by Anicka sp?. Got our coffees and breakfast started. Wasn't two sips in before offering refills. That's a nice start. Food came out. I had the Bacon Benedict. Seemed pretty simple. Simple is good if the flavors are there. The hollandaise tasted "packaged" with not much flavor. The eggs were poached perfectly, got two beautiful pieces of bacon on each muffin. The hashbrowns were what you expect at a "regular" diner. For $19 it was a bit steep, I ate the whole plate though. The service after the food came out is where everything takes a screeching halt. 2-3 bites into breakfast my coffee was empty. What looked like 2-3 hostess' just standing at the front door doing nothing, maybe the owner or manager standing behind the counter talking with the one customer, there was no awareness of the floor or intuition to maybe roam the floor with a water/coffee pot helping the servers with refills. It wasn't until my plate was clean, silverware sat at the 4oclock position and napkins on the plate and ready to pay that only the server noticed the empty cup sitting at the edge of the table. Booooooo... Will I return? Maybe, probably not. It was a great start that sputtered to a flavorless, coffee less experience. I do have 10+ years in restaurant/bar management experience so I'm not just sounding like an uppity douche. Just simple requests and expectations for a breakfast joint.

Food great. Attached to Best Western Peppertree Hotel. Nice outside seating area. Server was…read moregood, although he kept forgetting to bring my diet soda but he got everything else right for the 6 of us. I wont mark the restaurant down for one forgotten diet coke. Oh - the guacamole made at our table was probably the best i have ever had.

I've been to the Eastside El Cap only once and thought it was pretty good. This Westside location…read morewas a convenient spot for a quick dinner before a middle school concert, so we figured we'd give it a shot. Entering from the exterior entrance, you can't even tell it's in a hotel. We sat inside, but the patio looked pretty nice for the right day. The salsa came out quickly with warm chips. The salsa was good, with decent heat for restaurant salsa. My daughter ordered Queso as her meal, but we all dipped a few chips. Basic, but tasty! Prices were a little high across the board, but portions were plentiful. I ate half my meal and took the rest home for another meal. I ordered the Verde Burrito and it was really good! The salsa verde was really tasty and the pork was still juicy (sometimes I feel like they use the leftover pork for burritos - and maybe they do - but it was still tender and not dried out). An extra treat was the slaw (a curtido maybe..?) on the plate. We love the slaw at El R***o and this one was pretty tasty as well. Service was a little slow (bartender was our waiter), but the portions and the quality food made up for it. Solid choice for Westside dining!