Good service, friendly staff, do consider dressing up. Rather on the loud side (measured a 67db background noise level) - hard surfaces make the sound bounce back. Tables could be upgraded to fit the restaurant upscale target. Large and clean bathrooms. Unlike the French serving style, they do not change your silverware between dishes. Refined food in generous portions. Attention to details, and original twist on classic recipes. read more

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Wonderful food, comfy seating great service Lots of free parking, polite service staff. Will return! read more

Bend location of a CA based small chain (they may have an eatery in Seattle now too) with casual, "farm to fork and hook to plate" focus. Our dinner here was the end of September and the restaurant had been open for a couple of weeks so we understood the new-eatery-wobbles for process and food issues, which is not unexpected anywhere. VIBE: Added to their challenges is that they opened without the right tables given their furniture order was long delayed and had to soldier on using awkward temporary tables covered with white cloths. The menu and vibe of the place is not white-tablecloth-fine-dining by any stretch (example, nautical fishing ropes at edge of bar space) for theme and I think it may throw things a little off kilter for guests who may interpret white cloths equal fine dining. So go with casual menu and dining in mind. But some schtick made us chuckle and groan, like serving water in Ball canning jars alongside a menu with $36 scallops and $40 flat iron steak. ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING: They are trying and in illustration of that I'll share that when the hostess (front of house manager too and I assumed an owner) joined the server in bringing to our table a missing piece of one of our apps (we would not even have known it was missing) to apologize she said something like this: "We will make mistakes and when we do we will make things right." As the evening went on, that seemed to be true as a laudable focus on getting things right for all guests. Although, I will also note that some guests were not as happy about that, as the table next to us impatient with snafus between kitchen and front of house processes and food issues who gave their college age server, who like most here seemed well trained but new to the gig, a hard time. I applaud the team for trying. MAKE RESERVATIONS: If this review is TLDNR for you, I'll provide an important tip up front and it is this: make reservations. We had early ones, 4:30 on a Friday night and they were turning away walk-ins as early as 5:00 for being fully booked for the evening. SERVICE: I'll mention our server by name, Savannah, because she did a great job and she is a student who is also new to the work of hospitality and restaurant service although she clearly demonstrated past experience in customer facing work. She made us feel welcome at the outset, she could answer all of our questions about the menu and food and made good suggestions for libations. As long time former Bend residents who now visit several times a year, we also appreciated that she engaged with our comments about new things in town. I used to work in this industry and hiring people with this kind of customer focus is key to success. Service skills can be trained, stellar attitude is something the employee needs to have to start and she does. MENU: Similar for all in the chain. Farm-fresh focus seems a bit off kilter for a menu that featured asparagus near'ish October in Central Oregon with the fish of the day. Giveaway to the chain roots. (Although the fish was Oregon caught ling cod as I recall.) Something good to be had for all diners is a menu with options that include a handful of raw bar choices ($16-18 plus oysters A.Q.), several starters from $8 (local bakery bread and butter) to $21 (chef's board), four salads $14-24, four sandwiches $22 (burger) to $24 (seared ahi), several entrees $27 (vegetarian mezze plate) to $40 (flat iron steak) and desserts $12-14. LIBATIONS: Full bar and the mixologist rocking the man bun (from San Diego I think he said) knows his stuff so this is the place to indulge in a house specialty cocktail (about $14-17). OUR MEAL / $: $113 (after tax / before tip) for two diners included: *two cocktails ($15 each), *two apps (falafel and grilled oyster mushrooms), *shared entree (scallops and risotto), *shared dessert (lemon posset), * coffee (small French press for two). The mushrooms were, alas, the worst dish of a six day food focused vacation, arriving at table undercooked and cold, as if they sat in the kitchen waiting on the falafel, but the aji verde with them was very good. Delicious falafel and the harissa on top. Scallops and risotto dish was just right but served in a near room temp cast iron skillet which was not the cooking vessel for the warm risotto that had clearly been added to it to serve and so seemed an odd-schtick-choice. Save room for that lemon dessert. ACCESSIBILITY: All on one level, some tables have clear floor space room for wheelchair users. Path of travel, the ADA requirement is 36" behind tables when diners are seated so disabled diners can get to and from tables, may be iffy. Didn't check the loo. Lot has accessible parking at back side of restaurant and at the end of sidewalk near Raw Bar eatery and around corner from Viaggio Wine Merchant (go there!). LOCATION: In Hixon Apartments complex on west side of Bend. PARKING: Hixon lot is a nightmare in evenings. read more

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Food was very delicious, nice sized portions. Service was good, two of my guest were a bit fussy and server did seem to get a bit annoyed with them after a while and it took longer for him to return to our table. Comfortable atmosphere and very good mixed drinks. Would give another try. read more

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Great experience - food was delicious and service was great. Ambiance is for date night or special occasion.

Celebrated our 22nd wedding anniversary here last night. The bread and butter is a must have and the pear and burrata salad was really good too. We really enjoyed the crab cake and roasted cauliflower. Entrees we ordered were fine but the stars of the show were definitely the appetizers, salad, and dessert courses. Oh and good cocktails too! Friendly service and good ambience. read more

What a great find in Bend OR, great vibe in a well designed commercial area. Open air with lots of windows and a local feel. Our server was very good, happy and pleasant to serve. We started with some of their cocktails, very refreshing. Then some fresh oysters on the half shell and shared a cup of their Fish Chowder, both were delicious. The house baked bread and salted butter were very good as well. Our entree's were the fish and chips and the salmon salad with green goddess dressing, asparagus, mixed greens, radishes and toasted nuts. I was very happy to be able to experience this place, and glad we went early. We did not have a reservation but went early. It filled up fast including the bar. If you find yourself in Bend and looking for an amazing casual place to enjoy a cocktail and nibble or dine this is your place and worth a try. BTW they have a great Happy Hour menu u that includes appetizer's and cocktails at half price. Bravissimo Hook and Plow, well done! Mangiamo! read more

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four of us went to Hook and plow tonight Saturday and I have to say it was really underwhelming on just about every level. The guys had fish and and my friend had the lobster risotto. I had the roasted salad with scallops on the side and a cup of soup also had dirty martinis, and the guys had some bears. The martinis were OK, but just about broke a tooth with unexpected in the olives! Minor sidenote there was nothing to put the olives on after you ate them. The risotto was OK not and the salad was merely adequate. The soup was pretty good a little but pretty good and the scallops were pitiful. All in all nothing to write home about certainly would never go back and it was interesting that we were not asked how our food was. The ambience was OK, a little noisy as the evening progressed, which is everywhere nowadays oh by the way, the cheesecake was also disappointing. read more

Unfortunately on my first visit, I found my menu choice very lacking. I had chosen the lobster risotto ($40). It was basically very dried up rice and a small piece of lobster tail. I asked for some more sauce which they added but nothing in the meal made me think it was worth the price. My partner had a side salad and while there was no ranch or blue cheese dressing, they did have ceasar. He asked for more and they only had a very small amount left in the restaurant. Definitely not worth the money. Also the restaurant was very cold on entry, simply not conducive to a chilly night outside. I won't be returning. read more

Spent a night in Bend and decided to go to happy hour here. What a find! Everything was outstanding and well priced on the happy hour menu. We were full before we finished our tuna! Our bartender, Zach, went above and beyond taking good care of us. Now if I can only plop this place in Nashville, we'd be regulars! read more

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I thought the food, service and ambiance were all excellent. Had the seafood chowder to start. It was killer. My entree snd my wife's were also suburb. Will be back read more

We ate dinner there recently by recommendation. Ambience was a C. Noisy, "industrial"(that's what I call the open ceiling exposed pipe horrible acoustics) vibe which I know a lot of people like. Service was very good but server had little warmth. Food was well... certainly not as good as the reviews speak of. Especially for the high prices. I had short ribs which were good but I've had them at other high end restaurants and they remove more of the fat.My carrots were mush. My husband had chicken which was a D. Overcooked, sauce was interesting and excessive rice to one tiny dry breast. Presentation in all the meals was D- Sorely disappointed and would not recommend. I'm guessing we just didn't order the right dishes? I couldn't figure out what all the hoopla was. The highlight was watching the dogs go in and out of the building next door. read more

First time here and, unfortunately, it wasn't the best Halibut dish I've had. The asparagus was undercooked, I wasn't able to cut through it with a knife, let alone bite into it. The potatoes were very salty, as well as the beurre blanc. The only thing that saved this review from one star was the fish. At least the halibut was cooked to perfection. read more

The Hook & Plow Bend - Catch of the day - New American Near Me - Bend, Oregon

This review is based on two visits. I will update when I have more extensive experience. The service was very good. I had the scallops with black risotto. I would rate it somewhere between very good and excellent. The scallops were cooked to perfection. The risotto was very unusual but very enjoyable. I will order it again to confirm my experience and find out the consistency of the restaurant . My second visit was a quick stop for a beer at the bar and while there I decided to order the seafood chowder, which was excellent. Service at the bar was OK although there were only three patrons at the bar. The bartender seemed distracted. My tip reflected my experience. Based on my two experiences, I would go back for the food. The ambience is modern restaurant. Nothing exceptional, although the significant amount of windows brought in a lot of natural light. read more

We came for the gluten free fish and chips which had just been taken off the menu unfortunately. The daily fish special was good, but the ceviche was terrible. The salad we had was too sweet. The biggest drawback for this restaurant is the noise though. It was impossible to have a conversation. read more

Thank you for responding to my review re the birthday offer - I would be happy to pick up the card at the restaurant when I'm out and about whenever it's convenient for you. We are looking forward to coming back and having more delicious house-made bread! Sue C. read more

Great place to try something new with a cool Portland vibe. The Lobster Bisque was so good!

My Husband and I come here often for lunch and love it. Atmosphere, cleanliness, Service, all exceptional.

More like Hook and Blah- bc that's how their food taste!! Ordered the halibut. Literally the WORST halibut I've ever had!!! DRY af, with ZERO seasoning, I had to ask the server for lemon and melted butter, along with salt & pepper just to make it edible. The server came back with an attitude and butter in a dish that WAS NOT melted. She said they didn't have melted butter. Lol- so you're telling me, you have a full working kitchen, but you can't melt some butter? Total waste of money!!!! Won't be back!!!! read more

If Hook & Plow had crow on the menu, that's what I should have been eating (see prior review). In search of a crab cake today to quietly honor a close East Coast friend's passing, Hook & Plow was one of the few places in town to have crab cakes on the menu, and it was nearby so I took a gamble. I arrived just after the lunch crowd so I pretty much was the only patron; Logan, my server, was helpful and accommodating. I saw "fish and chips" on the menu and asked about "chips"/fries. He said a side of fries with the crab cake would be $8 (!!), but then said, "It's a really large serving so I can ask the kitchen to halve it." Which is what he did. The crab cake, $19, was pretty much the size of a small clementine, if not smaller. I heard my friend's voice saying, "C'mon dear, THAT is not a crab cake!" (We Marylanders take our crab cakes VERY seriously!). So, with one very skeptical eyebrow raised, I took a bite and was...delightfully surprised. For what it lacked in size it compensated for in flavor; I savored small bites with the housemade tartar sauce. The fries were actually their furikake fries -- delicious! Light, crispy, perfectly seasoned with a dusting of grana padano, served with the house aioli and ketchup. I passed up the Charles Krug Sauvignon Blanc and I didn't catch the name of the other (and it's not on their web menu) but it was *very good*; I made a silent toast to my friend and she approved. For a small but very well-seasoned dungeness crab cake ($19) but a "1/2 size" pile of delicious fries ($4), it evened out. Graciously, Logan comped the sauvignon blanc, but since the lunch evened out, I evened that out for him as well. Truly appreciate the space and peace to honor my friend. read more

The Hook & Plow Bend - Crab cake with furikake fries and a really excellent Sauvignon Blanc. - New American Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Don't get me wrong, the food here is delicious and I believe worth the price charged. However we had a party of 4 and showed up around 4:40 on a Saturday. There were many open tables but they told us nothing was available, due to the heavy rush they get and reservations. We were there for about an hour and a half sitting at the bar and by the time we were finished there were multiple tables that stayed open the whole entire duration of our meal. And while we were sitting I would say the customer service was sub par at best, not what I expect when you are going to spend over $100 for food and beverage. I also work in a restaurant so I fully understand respecting reservations and such, but the staff here were rude and very cold about the situation. Typical West side restaurant, I would not go back. read more

This place was amazing! The staff were friendly and made excellent recommendations! The price is very fair for the quality and quantity. We will definitely be back for date night! read more

Fantastic happy hour!!! I highly recommend- definitely go sometime for happy hour. I've been for both happy hour and for dinner. The ambiance is great - very cute and enjoyable. On a nice day they open the windows up and you get a lot of fresh air in there. The service was friendly. I've had a few servers and they all seem to be consistent which is great. read more

Food and service excellent nice casual vibe, drinks perfect We went early for happy hour drinks and oysters before dinner read more

Service was acceptable. Food was ok. Drinks were mediocre; all in all I'd skip this spot if on vacay in Bend. Also, if you choose to celebrate your birthday here there is no celebration; at all Skip this spot read more

The Hook & Plow Bend - New American Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Fantastic! Great drinks, food (big portions), service and ambiance. Best dining experience we've had in a long time! Can't wait to return! Drinks: We ordered the Tequila Passion Spritz, Raspberry Jalapeño Margarita, and the Pink Sangria. The spritz was the definite winner. All were well balanced. Not too weak, watery, or sweet. Food: We ordered (and shared) the bread with salted butter, kale caesar salad, catch of the day, and banana bread pudding. The bread was a French baguette. It was lightly toasted and soft. The butter was warm and spread nicely. The kale caesar salad was perfectly dressed and not fishy from anchovies. I would have preferred the capers to be pickled, rather than fried. The brininess would have helped cut the fat (creaminess) in the dressing. The fish entree had so many different, but complimentary flavors. It was delicious! The hazelnut crusted halibut was cooked to perfection, as was the grilled asparagus. The forbidden rice was also great! Lastly, we ordered the banana bread pudding. It was a large portion and served with a caramel sauce and vanilla bean ice cream. The edges were crisp with a soft and flavorful center. Yum! Service and ambiance: Our server was attentive and provided excellent recommendations. We never had to ask for a thing! The restaurant offers simple and aesthetically pleasing decor. Large glass windows, living plants, and blonde wood and rope accents, provide a peaceful dining experience. * Reservations are recommended. We arrived an hour prior to our reservation time and were seated, but walk ins were not given a table despite plenty of open tables. Apparently, they hold reservations for an hour, so the tables assigned for reservations are considered reserved and might not be open to walk in diners. read more

The Hook & Plow Bend - Pink Sangria and Tequila Passion Spritz - New American Near Me - Bend, Oregon

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Everything about this place is amazing!! Ambiance, food, and service is top notch!! The bananas foster dessert don't name it to my photo album but it was amazing!! Olivia was our server and she is absolutely DELIGHTFUL!!! So friendly and gave us the best recommendations!! Thank you for a fabulous experience and we will for sure be back!!! read more

The Hook & Plow Bend - Braised short ribs with white cheddar cheese polenta and candied carrots - New American Near Me - Bend, Oregon

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We live this place! The steak tartare is a perennial favorite of ours. And the back & blue salad is so yummy! The only complaint is that the parking lot is difficult to navigate. read more

Our first visit. We loved the ambience, the decor, the lighting, the drink menu & food offerings were terrific, the food was hot & delicious, the waitstaff and our waiter (Aubrey) were wonderful. Pricing was fair and parking was easy too. Everything about our evening was awesome. We had a lovely evening. We'll be back for sure!! read more

Went for Happy Hour with 2 others. It was most enjoyable! Service was very good (thanks, Cody!)! Would definitely go back, next time for dinner! read more

Ambiance-fine for a cafeteria style lunch, not for dinner. We wanted to love/but it's just ok. I had the halibut. Super small portion. Not great not horrible-just ok. Hubs had chicken club-bacon was great but chicken was charred and tasted like ash. Salad super fresh. Sadly-probably not come again. Expect better at this price point. read more

We had an amazing dinner with great service, delicious food, and a wonderful ambiance.

Great food but some rude staff encounters a few times. Excellent salmon salad and solid other seafood options, like fresh oysters at times. Tonight I walked in at 8:37 pm and was denied a seat at the bar with at least three still there and others at a few tables still. I then asked if they could do only one drink and negative. All online sources say open until 9 & the host or manager with glasses and tats was very short & lame after asking nicely with plenty of customers still around. No good reason provided for closing early either. read more

Love this place. They have a great happy hour if you can get there early enough. I also really like the atmosphere

We came here for happy hour, and the food and drinks, ambiance were all great! Definitely a great break from all the breweries/American food out here. read more

Stopped for the first time today for lunch. We ordered the Chef's Board, fish tacos and a lamb burger. The Chef's board was delicious. Our server told us the bread was delicious and it was. The fish tacos were amazing and the lamb burger was cooked perfectly. Everyone working was friendly and it we had a great meal. We'll definitely be back again. read more

Our server, Brendan was top notch. He was on top of it without being intrusive. The service was excellent. Love the ambiance. The chowder was wonderful and so filling and the beef rib taco was loaded with tasty meat. We went for happy hour and prices were great. read more

We had the best dinner this evening at H&P. We started with their fresh baked bread, enjoyed the peach & burrata salad, scallops, and Fresh fish. We normally don't order fish in Bend, but this was all fresh caught & amazing quality. This is our new favorite spot in town. Excellent service as well! read more

The best fish & chips I've ever had. Our waitress, Jan, suggested mom and I split the dish and I'm glad we did because I certainly couldn't eat the portions. Neither could mom. Usually, I take any breading off of my fish. Not this time. The breading was light and seasoned just right. Yum! Since it was lunch time, the doors were open and very comfortable. Not too hot and not too cool. I'll be back for sure. read more

The Hook & Plow Bend - Fish and chips - New American Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Super cute place and saw lots of great reviews, but it was disappointing. Server forgot to order a part of our appetizer. Our entree took about 30 mins to come out. The NY steak was overcooked and hard to chew. Quality seemed like it was USDA choice, if that. The scallops were so chewy that I couldn't eat half of them and the ones that I did force myself to eat I had to chew carefully so that I wouldn't choke. The peach barrata salad was delicious though. read more