The Mohawk

Cowboy Dinner tree is a fun little country restaurant in the middle of nowhere. We drove from Bend…read moreand it was quite a drive but a great experience. We had a large party (19!) and had reservations ahead of time. We took up the whole front area of the restaurant. There is a large lot for parking. A small gift shop with shirts, sweaters, cups, trinkets, and a cooler of meats. There are porta potties and actual restrooms in the restaurant. The dinner was ordered ahead of time: chicken or steak. I didn't realize there were other items that came with the dish. There was a salad, beans, bread, a potato with loaded toppings, and dessert. The dressing was some mustard dressing and ranch. The beans were like a soup-ish. The bread was soft and fluffy with a side of butter. The loaded potato had cheese, chives, and bacon crumbles. The steak was meaty tasting (seasoned with salt and pepper) and overdone. The dessert choices we had were chocolate cake, strawberry shortcake, and a butter creme brûlée pie. All the items we ate before our main dish filled me up I ended up taking much of my whole chicken home. The chicken was good a little under seasoned for me, but it was moist. The butter pie was the best desert since the strawberry shortcake needed some fluffy cream instead of a cream sauce. Service was good, the waitress was attentive to clearing items and serving drink refills. I would say their choice of drinks was lacking: water, unsweetened tea, or pink lemonade. If you aren't a drinker of one of those just know you don't have many options. The interior of the house was very old fashioned and woody. It's a small place so make sure to get reservations.

Well, return visit after our enjoyable visit last year, and it was even better! Still starts with…read morethe salad with the "World's Best Honey Mustard" dressing. We had corn chowder next; I'm generally not a fan, but it was damn good! Then the entrees; no change from the excellent choices, but they've added toppings to dress up your baked potato (bacon, cheese and chives). Lastly, the nice petite dessert of cake with fresh berries has been joined by homesteader pie (think chess pie if you're a Southerner). Still cash only and they've added a bunch of stuff to their gift shop, including a freezer of 1875 Beef. Y'all need to pick up the phone and make your reservations; you'll be glad you did! And thanks for the great service, Dani!

Dessert

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Manley's Tavern

4.2(78 reviews)

13.2 mi

Rating: Four stars - Good…read more We went here after hiking at Crater Lake National Park. The tavern is exactly what you think a restaurant in rural Oregon would look like (not a bad thing). The tavern has a bar and regular seating. There are also pool tables and slot machines available if you are into that. The staff were very friendly. We went with their recommendation and got the broasted chicken. It was delicious! It was some of the best fried chicken we have had at a restaurant. The burger was good, but it could not compete with the chicken. The tavern only accepts cash, but they have an ATM outside. I would recommend stopping here for lunch or dinner if you are in the area.

Been going to Manlys for about a year now. Yancy is one of the best!!…read moreFriendly , kind, and attentive. Always a bright smile. She's an absolute Legend!!

Oregon

Vegetable beef barley soup

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Garbage

Americana

4.8(111 reviews)

44.9 mi

Hands down the best smash burger in town, I've been gong since the food cart days at The Podski,…read moreand the quality is still undefeated. The 'OG' double has those perfect crispy, lacy edges that you can never quite get at home. Simple, no-nonsense, and fairly priced compared to everywhere else in Bend right now. Pro tip: Don't skip the loaded fries.

Look. I've eaten burgers in a lot of places. Airports. Gas stations. One time outside a golf course…read morethat didn't even technically sell burgers. But this place in Bend... this is serious burger territory. First thing you notice: they're not messing around with the menu. Just burgers that understand what a burger is supposed to be. Double patty. Brioche bun. Cheese doing its job. America. I ordered The O.G. because I respect tradition. American cheese, caramelized onions, burger sauce. Simple system. Works great. Like a pickup truck that starts every time. My buddy got The Popper which is basically what happens when a jalapeño popper and a burger start collaborating. Bacon, jalapeño cream cheese, ranch. It looked like something a scientist made to test the limits of happiness. Fries were solid. Soda cold. No weird nonsense. Just burgers doing burger things. Only reason it's 4 stars instead of 5 is because if I lived closer I would probably eat here too often and that feels medically irresponsible. I'd give it 6 stars if Yelp understood burgers better.

Americana Food Cart

Bbq bacon cheeseburger

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Tiny cute little food truck parked right outside of spider city brewing

Odell Lake Resort Restaurant

4.3(35 reviews)

14.7 mi

I took a late summer ride over the Cascades, up Hwy. 97 and turned back toward the Cascades to one…read moreof its alpine lakes, Odell, for lunch. The fish and chips were good, though there wasn't the usual coleslaw. The batter was very crispy but the fries were not, good but very thin and limp--not like the ones shown in previous reviews. Service was good and friendly. It was cool so I made the mistake of sitting on one of the hard, flat and rustic wooden chairs inside--not comforable.

What a great surprise this place was! After hiking in the snow to Crescent Lake, we were hungry for…read morelunch. The restaurant is small and cozy. Snow covered up half the windows, which added to the ambiance. We got burgers and a grilled chicken sandwich. Hand-formed burgers and hand-cut french fries. The prices were good too! What a gem in the middle of nowhere!

Inside

Lasagna with vegetables (marinated) and garlic toast! Another bacon cheeseburger!

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Front of lodge and the lake

The Harvest depot

4.1(103 reviews)

17.1 mi

Very welcoming and friendly. Service was great and food was delicious! Both the breakfast sandwich…read moreand the "norm" were made just right and the portions generous! Highly recommended stop if traveling through or even local!

I always like to read the bad reviews before coming to a place so I can set my expectations right…read more We came here for breakfast. It's really kind of the only breakfast restaurant spot in this little town. The service was very friendly. We're not from here and we felt treated like we were friends or regulars. They have a good country music playlist that plays on the speakers on a good level where we could comfortably carry on a conversation at the table. The menu was hard to read due to its format of all capital letters smashed together but it was fine. Prices seemed high for a little town. Coffee seemed a little watered down but it was always filled up when it was getting low. That's all the "bad" there really was. Food came out and I think it justified the costs. They didn't skimp on portion at all. Toast wasn't homemade but they toasted it just right with the perfect amount of butter. The filling on the 3 egg omelette was plenty! Hashbrowns were of abundance. It had a good crisp on the outside and was soft inside. Ham was grilled great and not too dry. Gravy was tasty. No complaints about this place and my stomach is happy.

Seating area

A soso cheeseburger

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Inside restaurant

Ponderosa Public House

4.9(154 reviews)

17.7 mi

We are so happy we stopped at the Ponderosa Public house for lunch, it's a nice family style…read morerestaurant and saloon conveniently located on Hwy 97 in Chemult. The Sasquatch pizza was great, the sauce had a nice kick to it. The salad was freshly chopped with a delicious homemade blue cheese dressing. If you like wine and you're not driving I would recommend their Zinfandel. Angela, our server and the owner really cares about her guests. The chef was also very helpful and made our lunch quickly and got us back on the road. Thank you Angela!!

On route 97 during a road trip we were glad to stop here for dinner. I had a Texas chili and a…read moresmall salad, both were pretty good. My daughter had a steak sandwich and fries, which she enjoyed. They had various sauces you could help yourself to like 57 sauce and A1. Service was friendly, and efficient. Was a little loud inside with all tables full. Worth stopping if you are in the area.

Outdoor mural

Worlds greatest Ruben with the house steak fries

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Outside Henry mural

Stewart's 58 Drive-in

4.8(222 reviews)

44.4 mi

Great burger Great fries…read moreGreat Vanilla Malt Awesome roadside burger stand with a great variety of fare including Asian bowls!

2 of us ate good "real meat" burgers with cheddar cheese. Fries are separate but you get a lot and…read morea free small drink. We split an order and didn't finish them. Shakes are real too, 20 oz, $10. A bit pricey. $42 before tip. Owners are new (3weeks).

These are the friendly people that work here

Burger and fries

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One of their exceptional milkshakes

The Wallow Bar & Grill

4.0(208 reviews)

30.0 mi

Great Place, the daily specials are well worth the visit. A little bit loud but the food and…read morefriendly staff make up for that. One of my favorites here in Central Oregon.

The best restaurant in town. Community is strong here. The food is what you want and it represents…read morethe true heart of Sunriver. I've been here many times because I live in the area but it's not the the reason I frequent it. This restaurant believes in their culture. If you want a place that represents the values of Sunriver, go here. I can honestly say I've never been disappointed.

Great open area with good amount of tables

Fish Tacos

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Caesar Salad w/ Chicken

Sunriver Brewing Co - Sunriver Pub

4.1(878 reviews)

31.1 mi

This is the original location of the now famous and excellent Sunriver Brewing. Years ago this spot…read morein the shopping area housed a small brewing system and bar, the bones of which you can still see near the restrooms. This was a super popular spot! Every table and bar seat were taken, with lively ambience. The bartenders were hard working and so attentive. There's a merchandise area near the entrance, which also has a bunch of canned and bottled beer to go but not as much as other locations. You can walk here from the nearby resort, making it a safe space to imbibe. It's a quick drive from the area as well. Their beer is fantastic, with large pints and clean glassware. It's well worth the visit to see where this place all began!

Sunriver Brewing is a solid choice. Oftentimes resort-area restaurants are disappointing with poor…read morefood & service, but that's not the case here. Service was friendly and efficient. Lunch was good and our beer and cider tasted great. We brought our dog to their shady patio where they had water bowls for the pups. Ours joined four others there. Off-season made it easy to get a table right away, unlike the summer crowds. Worth a visit for decent food and a relaxed vibe.

Sesame Chili Noodles w/ Blackened Chicken (takeout)

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Mexican lager

The Podski

4.3(51 reviews)

44.9 mi

Food truck courts are not that common from my neck of the woods. My sister lives in Bend and…read morerecommended this spot, I ended up spending a couple afternoons here in my recent road trip! They are host to a bunch of killer food trucks, AND they have a great bar serving a great collection of local microbrews. The locals are very cool and inviting of out of towners like myself! Old school Nintendo 64 Mario golf going on the big screen made this a fun place to hang out for sure! Go here.

When I travel, I don't normally go to the same place to eat at more than once. This was an…read moreexception. Food Cart Pods are not a thing where I'm from, so whenever I see one, it's pretty exciting. First of all, do all Cart Pods have names? I love this one; "The Podski", HA! Ok but beyond that, this place had so many delicious and unique options. We had Italian arancinis twice, a sampler of Pierogis, delicious oyster shooters and shrimp tacos. One thing we didn't get but looked awesome: I don't know if we missed out on some gem, but so many people were getting the burgers/fries from one truck. Also, so many other people were getting stuff from the Thai truck. And to top it off... the beer/cider station had an awesome deal. For about the same price you'd pay for a typical pint, they pour about 20 ounces of happy beverage into a taller than I expected glass. The picnic tables are colorful, there's a covered tent if you're feeling cold, people are friendly... it's just overall a great place to chill, drink, & eat.