it was sooooo amazing the restaurant we were supposed to go to had a really long wait so we came…read morehere instead. the blueberry lemonade tastes like a pie in a good way obviously and the steak is perfectly cooked and not chewy at all. the servers are very nice and the wait doesn't take long!!!!!

I can hear on a whim, and after seeing so many glowing reviews…read more WOW!! I am so glad I decided to eat here. There aren't many opportunities to get creole style food in the northwest. The barbecue shrimp was stupid good. Like... if the sauce was available, I would buy it by the jar. It was everything you want. Rich with deep flavors, the right amount of creole seasoning and creaminess. I was told by the bartender that I should definitely try it. I was torn because I wanted to try so many things. The cocktails are all fantastic. The wine list is great. The servers are all very knowledgeable and helpful. This is a great spot that's not pretentious but would be fantastic for a dimly lit date spot, or even a casual date with a friend. They have a full bar, a unique menu, and indoor/outdoor seating. If I am back in Bend, this will be my first stop.

Bad news. Good news…read more Bad news first is this: The Drake has been sold to new owners and TONIGHT, APRIL 12, WILL BE THE LAST DAY OF SERVICE at The Drake with the original owner and the current menu. So if you're hankering for the mac n cheese or shrimp n grits or veg burger or any of the menu items, after today they are history. I started eating at The Drake in their first week of business and had many, many, many meals there over the years but things change and so, it seems, has the popularity of The Drake. Now the good news. The new owners are a trio and one of them is also one of the owners of the inestimable Ken's Artisan Pizza in Portland that opened its' Bend location last year. (Go! Even if you have to stand in line for 45 minutes like I did.) The first news of this ownership change was that they would keep the name and current focus of The Drake. But local television news reports that after The Drake closes today it will be reimagined with a new name and design and menu. The opening for the new place is currently said to be Memorial Day weekend. I don't live in Bend anymore but there is still a family home there and so I visit on occasion and knowing a "Ken's" owner is involved in the new enterprise may make me brave the wicked-bad downtown parking to try this new place. In the meantime, I remember how fun and delicious it could be to eat at The Drake.

Very nice place we were trying to do something out of the norm because this was our first year…read morevisiting Ben without kids. They had a nice happy hour and very good drinks on it. They were simple and well-made and relatively strong. Very cute little location seating wasn't an issue, even though we didn't make reservation reservations ahead of time Just overall a very solid little spot, we got some sliders and some other little sides and everything was put together well and price right. Definitely acquired a place so probably good. We didn't bring the kids.

Had lunch here and it was awesome!! The soup and salad combo was delicious. The soup was…read moretremendously cheesy. Wow! The burger was cooked to perfection and the bun was fresh! Hubs loved his stout, too. Service was terrific and prompt. Would definitely return here for another meal.

We stopped here for lunch while in town for a conference. The food was your average brew-pub fare…read morewith nothing standing out as amazing, but it was good. Well, except the wings which were a little dried out, but still edible. The fries were hot and fresh, the Nashville chicken sandwich had a great spice and was freshly made, the size caesar salad was small, but fresh and flavorful, and the Margherita pizza was one you'd expect in a brewery, but won't make you think you're in Italy. We didn't partake in beer since we were off to work in the afternoon, but looking at the menu, I didn't see anything that was for me. I'm a wheat beer fan and didn't see anything that would entice me to return for a beer later.

Wow-what an excellent experience! From our server Jesse who took great care of us to the unique…read moreflavors..chef's kiss-muuuwah! Seared Foie Gras - Sparrow brioche, berry spread, toasted pistachio, 15yr balsamic... was on a fluffy brioche with a berry jam that made for an unexpected mix of sweet and salty. The ahi tuna tostada had a creamy sauce the made me wanna change my order and fill up on these..soo guuuud. Seared Albacore Crudo - Yuzu calamansi ponzu, shiso, scallions, crispy garlic, togarashi, pumpkin seed oil. It was a fresh and citrusy flavor with a spicy aftertaste. Such an explosion of flavors. Seared Diver Scallops - Snap peas, summer squash, black pearl mushrooms, red coconut curry, sunflower sprouts. The scallops were large and juicy with a curry sauce that was similar to Thai curry. Ambience is eclectic with a vibrant hip vibe. A definite treat night!

What a gem the atmosphere, service, and food were all top notch. I highly recommend coming for a…read moredrink and appetizer or drinks and dinner. The whipped tofu with the green beans should be bottled absolutely delish!!

Good food - Strong drinks - the PERFECT Neighborhood bar!!…read morePeriod!! If there's a wait for a table - it's worth it!!!

I'm gonna give 5 stars simply for the unique and fun experience for fellow J-Dubs. My husbands one!…read moreWe were in the area recently and I thought it would be fun to take him here. We had no idea there was an actual J-Dub membership awaiting! We planned to buy a t-shirt or hat on our way out to commemorate our finding but then the real fun began! When my husband told the guy helping us (manager maybe, if not he should be!) the reason we came in, his eyes lit up and he asked with a confident nod "You a J-Dub?" ... and then honored him with THE one and only J-Dub family membership. Sadly, the owner wasn't in for a JD brotherly send off, but we'll definitely be back when we're in the area. Fellow J-Dubs unite and give this place some love. Even if you're not, it's still a fun place to visit. The hazel nut coffee is a must try!

Lady Bird is easily one of my favorite spots. The Happy Hour is absolutely the way to go, and the…read morefood is outstanding. The Fluff Head mushroom pizza is incredible--perfectly cooked with amazing flavor, and one of the best mushroom pizzas I've had. The burrata with peaches is another must-order. The combination of creamy burrata and sweet, fresh peaches is simple but unforgettable. The atmosphere is welcoming, the service is always great, and every visit has been consistently excellent. I can't recommend Lady Bird enough. I'll definitely be back.

Went to grab a drink the night we went to see Train. Long blonde ponytailed hostess really sets a…read morebad tone!! You have 2-3 open little tables out front... she claims you can't sit or grab a drink since you are understaffed. So then you have 3 open chairs at the bar and she is himming and hawing about if we can sit at those. It's first come first serve I thought. Then they are holding a chair for a bf/hubby to arrive for over an hour. Wait... it gets better we order a pizza and some drinks.... Ask for cheese and peppers from the brunette with tattoos and feathered hair with large glasses for those and she says, we are OUT OF CHEESE!! GTFO!! Charge people if you all are so cheap!! You can do better Lady Bird!! Whomever is the actual main manager needs to train the front house better. Anthony the bar manager was a delight and super kind. That is how you should Treat people.

Best corned beef I've ever had! The manager was very helpful and accommodating! We are…read moredefinitely coming back every trip to Bend!

What... the heck. Called ahead to find out about the wait, was told there was zero wait. Arrived…read moreabout 20 minutes later, host told us 30 minutes for a table. That's fine, places get busy quickly on a Sunday morning. Ended up waiting nearly an hour. It happens and sometimes it's worth it for good food. Our waitress was kind but clearly needed more help. Took her 15 minutes to get to our table. I asked her to level with me: How long would our food really take, because we have two antsy kids. She says 20 minutes. That's quick! Okay, we order. 10 minutes later, they say sorry we are out of orange juice. We did not order orange juice. They say they do have chocolate milk, which we did order. Glass (like, adult glass) comes for my kid and the guy explains they are out of chocolate milk so they mixed cold milk with hot cocoa powder. Looks chunky. He apologizes and says he needs to go across the street to get orange juice and chocolate milk so we can wait if we want. We don't. We just want to eat and leave. I order iced coffee (on the menu), they only have canned cold brew. Not ideal but fine. Burger (something I could honestly make at home) comes with dry breakfast potatoes. The flattest pancakes I've ever seen, complete with black grease marks from the griddle. I appreciate that the patio was nice and there was a water bowl for our dog but there were so many rookie mistakes that it felt like a restaurant that just opened last week and we're working out kinks. I'm actually annoyed at the 5-star reviews because there's no way they are at the same place we did.

I'm so excited to tell you about my all time favorite restaurant, The Brickhouse in Bend Oregon…read more This probably says it all...I was there for 6 days and had dinner at the Brickhouse for 3 of them. Outstanding, excellent, creative, exceptional are all descriptions of my meals. I love the ambience and service too!! Josh, Nathaniel, And Jason were all helpful for our menu selections, gave us taste of wine to select the best one, and were attentive to every aspect of our dining experience. I can't wait to go back. I'm already dreaming of the zucchini appetizer, the beet salad, the caesar, the filet and seafood platter(lobster too), the scampi and linguine and the best prepared steelhead with vegie ragu. Amazing!! Amazing!! I never mind spending for dinner when it's first class all the way!! Thank you Brickhouse. See you in September.

Service was incredible, the waiter was extremely friendly and gave good suggestions, he was also as…read moretimely as he could be with how busy they were and was very transparent on hang ups which I appreciate and cannot fault anyone for. The food was decent but not as good as the price point reflects. I ordered the steak pasta which had good cuts of meat but was overall underwhelming. If you're going to spend $35 at a minimum, the food should blow you away. The ambiance is my main complaint and I honestly have no idea how to fix this but I could not hear my partner from across the table. The restaurant was so loud that we spent most of our meal either not talking, or asking what the other had said after trying to talk. Brickhouse I really want to like eating in your restaurant, but I just cannot see a reason to dine there when there are 5 other restaurants that have similar pricing for a significantly better overall experience.

Absolutely incredible in every aspect of fine dining…read more A true example of how to fine dine in Bend. My service was impeccable! My server, I wish I could remember his name was the best. I actually thought I reviewed my experience last year. Eating at Ariana is like a foodies dream. Thank you so much for the memory!

This is hands-down the best restaurant in Bend, Oregon--maybe even the best in the entire state…read more Everything you order here will be incredible. But if you go for the tasting menu, you're in for something special. It's not just dinner--it's an experience you'll remember. Honestly, it might be the best meal you'll ever have. And I don't say that lightly--I grew up in restaurants and worked in the industry for 10 years. We come here for every special occasion. It's absolutely worth it.

A++ across the board, from the ambiance to the food to the service -- our waiter (Steve, I believe)…read morewas particularly amazing and actually made the food taste better with his highly-informed discusions of it. I'd avoided this place somewhat because the menu looks non-traditional and a bit scary. If you feel that way, get past it. The things at the very top are effectively amuses bouches, not even starters. Then below that you have shared starters (pork collar lettuce wraps amazing!) , then salad/soup if you want (the gazpacho was simply amazing and Steve's description made it even better). The bread, oh my god, the bread. Some Spanish or Portguese flat fried round bread with tallow on it -- you don't need the butter, trust me. In fact, perversely, that was the only issue with the meal. We ate too much bread. Next time, I'd eat half a roll each and bring the rest home. The steaks were simply superb, the crust amazing, the cooking temperatures perfect. I used both Steve and ChatGPT to help me pick mine (the Eye of Rib). The hangar, the bavette, and even the filet (not my fav) were all great as well. But I liked my pick the best. No room for dessert, none whatsoever, but they gave us a free madeline which was yummy as well. A++, best restaurant in Bend, can't believe how long it too me to come here. Don't fear the menu, it's not that complicated and the server will make it easy when they explain it to you.

Bos Taurus is a super swanky restaurant in downtown Bend. We walked in without a reservation, which…read morefelt like a mistake, but the host was very accommodating and offered us a lightning speed round at the bar, which was also reserved for later. We had 45 mins to enjoy a quick happy hour, and we ordered a half dozen oysters, the ceviche, and a strawberry margarita. Everything came out fast, and I was very impressed with the oysters and pink peppercorn mignonette. I was less impressed with the tab, which was almost $80. This spot is high end for a reason! Come prepared to drop a bag. We spent more here than at dinner nearby, surprisingly. Bos Taurus offers an elevated dining experience that should be reserved for special occasions every blue moon; however, I appreciated the hospitality to enjoy a quick bite.