First day of my work trip arriving in town. The hotel highly recommended visiting here. Sunday 7pm…read moreis quiet but I'm not upset. Bartender was friendly and knew his mixology well! I didn't order food but I'm sure it's delish! My drink was yummy and the decor is rustic and modern. I liked that the place felt clean too.

I've loved Velvet for years, at least the idea and aesthetic of it. Really well curated interior…read morewith a great ambiance. The owner is the only person I've felt good vibes from. The rest of the team, especially recently, have unfortunately always had frankly unwelcoming, bored, avoidant, unenthusiastic, dead expression attitudes no matter the time or stress level. I've even been in when zero customers were in the entire building and based on the sole interactions with the bar, or lack thereof, the magic gets leached away from the place. Without the bartenders, it's just an empty building after all. A welcoming attitude or some conversation is the warm hearth that brings cold travelers back over and over again; people remember how they feel. Then again, even when the place is packed with people, I don't feel any warmth or connection from anyone here. Maybe it's a sign of the times, maybe it's Bend in general. I'll keep trying and coming back nonetheless.

Service was so slow we had a drink and left to eat elsewhere. Espresso martini was just OK. Lovely…read morerooftop, but lousy service!

Happy hour 3-5pm! This is one of the better valued happy hour spots in the area, most notable was…read morethe cocktails are $5 off posted prices during happy hour. I got the Violet, You're Turning Violet and the granny brie melt for a decent sized meal before my flight. The cocktail was fruity and spirit forward at the same time, and it was refreshing. The sandwich was hearty with generous amounts of apple and brie without overpowering the flavor of each of the ingredients. Value and service was good while seated, but I took off a star as I waited almost 20 minutes with no one greeting me and seating me, which ate up a lot of time that I could've relaxed and ordered more food and drinks.

Not a lot of choices on this stretch of road but ownership has really made this a nice place to…read morevisit. We always stop. YELP SHORT ANSWER: Yes, please ignore bozo reviews. LOCATION: Not near anything, this is a pass through headed to Bend or Sisters or Salem. Yes Detroit Lake is near but not really too near. Restaurant with great food, we have eaten there a few times and it has been excellent with super friendly staff. Store: Everything you need and some stuff you don't, it is all there. Bring a smile, leave with a smile.. thank you.

One of the only burger joints in the area. Service can be hit or miss. The main lady working the…read morekitchen/bar can be quite rude and doesn't always open on time. She's rolled her eyes and been less than thrilled to have customers on more than one occasion. The main man who owns it is always a delight and so kind tho! He keeps me coming back with his kind service

Really good food and a cool atmosphere. The service we got from LaShad was awesome! We'll be back.read more

Great Burgers, juicy, seasoned, and grilled to perfection, and the sweetest server. Thanks Monse!!read more

Enjoyed great Summer evening concerts here, eclectic range of genre...surf rock to heavy metal to…read moreEDM to everything imaginable inbetween...great stage and really supports local music. They also have Food, beer, wine and Pizza in the lounge...Abe Cabana's Detroit Pan Pizza..excellent thick soft and crusty crust with amazing red sauce and toppings! Also several food trucks in the lot. Lots of options to enjoy here...music, food and friends! Hook up on their FB or IG to follow the ever revolving music events all year round.

I'm so happy Redmond is finally getting more options for dining/music/entertainment! The food was…read morereally good and staff was friendly. I hope more people find this establishment and support it.

San Simon is a fun little hidden gem! Tucked away down an alley, it almost feels like you're…read morediscovering a secret speakeasy. The atmosphere is rustic, cozy, and a little exclusive, which made it a really unique spot to grab a drink! We stopped in right after checking into our hotel, and it was the perfect first stop to kick off our weekend. There isn't a ton of seating, but you can choose between the cozy indoor space or the patio in the alley. Since there were only two of us, we were seated right away. If you're looking for a relaxed place to enjoy a quick glass of wine or a cocktail before exploring the rest of the town, I'd definitely recommend stopping by here. It's a charming spot with great vibes!

Follow the alley. Trust me…read more You know those places you stumble into and immediately think, "Yep...this is my kind of spot"? That was San Simón for me. At first, walking down the alley in downtown Bend, I honestly was not sure what we were about to find. Then we started seeing little fire pit pods, heated huts, glowing candles, and people tucked away having cocktails. It instantly felt cool without trying too hard. Walking into San Simón felt like stepping into some funky speakeasy hidden in plain sight. Dark lighting, moody atmosphere, David Bowie playing in the background, wild artwork on the walls that makes you stop and stare for a second. Just a great vibe all around. The kind of place where you sit down and immediately relax into the evening. The cocktails were excellent. Not overdone, not syrupy, just really balanced and well made. One of our favorites was the "Some Positive Feedback," which came with this sugar rim that looked awesome and added just enough sweetness without overpowering the drink. Bright citrus flavor, refreshing, smooth, and dangerously easy to drink. Then we asked the bartender if they could just make us something off the cuff. We said vodka, lemon and lime forward, not too sweet, maybe a little spice. They absolutely nailed it. Crisp, refreshing, layered citrus flavor with just enough heat on the back end to keep it interesting. Honestly one of those cocktails where everybody at the table takes a sip and immediately goes, "Oh wow." As a bourbon guy, I was also pleasantly surprised with the whiskey selection. The bartender recommended Stafford's Reserve, an Oregon bourbon, and I am glad I listened. Smooth, approachable, a little sweet up front with some spice on the finish. Easy sipping bourbon that fit the whole vibe of the place perfectly. What really made the night though was the staff. Everybody was friendly in that genuine way where you feel welcomed instead of "served." By the end of the night it honestly felt like we had been there before, even though it was our first visit. The outdoor setup deserves some love too. Bend cooled down at night, but the fire pits and heaters kept everything comfortable. We could have easily stayed another couple hours just hanging out. Pricing felt fair for the quality of drinks and atmosphere. This is not a dive bar pretending to be fancy. It is a genuinely cool cocktail spot that knows exactly what it is. If you are in Bend and enjoy craft cocktails, bourbon, cool music, quirky atmosphere, and places with personality, go find San Simón. Half the fun is finding it tucked down the alley in the first place.

Five glittering stars for Owl's Nest, tucked inside the grand elegance of Sunriver Resort …read more... welcome to the lifestyles of the relaxed and ridiculously scenic. You step through those lodge doors and boom you're greeted by a fireplace so colossal it deserves its own zip code. Twenty feet tall? Thirty? Who's counting when your jaw is on the floor. Six feet wide of roaring, crackling magnificence. It's not a fireplace; it's a monument to comfort. Plush couches wrap around it like royalty awaiting an audience, while on the flip side sits a bar so polished and inviting it practically whispers, "Go ahead... order the good stuff." Then there's the view. Oh, the view. Slide into your seat and you're staring straight across pristine fairways, emerald and endless, with Mount Bachelor standing proud in the distance like it RSVP'd just for your evening. A little firelight flickering, appetizers arriving at the perfect tempo, and that golden-hour glow washing over the golf course it's the kind of backdrop money can't buy, but somehow you're sitting right in the middle of it. And let us not forget Ashley over the top in the best way. Attentive, polished, dialed in. Drinks never empty, timing flawless, service delivered with effortless charm. Add in a beautiful wife sliding in after a long meeting, the fire roaring, the mountain saying hello my friends, this isn't just dinner. This is an experience. Champagne wishes? Maybe not. But appetizer dreams and lodge-side luxury? Absolutely.

The beer was warm and the 1/3 "bowl" of chowder was cool…read more They have 100% lost me as a customer ... PS Our server was very nice.

Bunker Bar Recently…read moreopened Bunker Bar is a mix of a dive bar/speakeasy. Once was a bar just for members, but this December it opened to the public. Veterans and active duty personnel is the bar's priority. Very affordable but nice drinks. Increasing liquor options. Clean restrooms. Bartenders are volunteers, please be kind and patient with them. All proceeds is to support the non-profit organization, American Legion. I love what this place represents. The drinks are good. People are friendly and I feel the love between the military affiliated community. Bring yourself and your friends. I just hope this place starts serving small bites to go along with their drinks.

What a great place to have a great time. We are members and been to several American Legions…read more What made this place great was Delana (spelling may be wrong) savey, smart personable. She will tell you like it is Which is refreshing and a good laugh. Thank you for the good laughs..

Fun Thursday night karaoke bar. Lots of people. There is a bar doing karaoke across the street too…read more I had time to sing, drink and have fun. There was a diverse age group here. Everyone was super nice. 4 star because it would have been good to have a second bartender. The one lady did very good though.

horrible service- waited at the bar for so long.. didn't…read morerealize there would be a line? wouldn't you serve the bar up and down? went to wait in the line, the bartender (shorter lady with leather skirt, wavy hair, red lip on 7/16/2026) decided to just skip us and get EVERYONE else besides us. took the ID of someone behind us, and got a 3 drink order of someone who just walked up. then noticed she walked up the bar towards where we were waiting 30 min before. tried to give the benefit of the doubt as a solo bartender, but we moved to where the supposed "line" was... out of all the bars we went to tonight this was the worst service.. and all we wanted were the jell-o shots PREMADE..

One of the better 19th holes I've seen in Oregon (Robert's is located at the Big Meadow golf…read morecourse). Very nice interior with lots of tables and booths. Several TVs running with golf and other sports (Wimbledon men's final when I was there). Outside patio is also nice although maybe some more umbrellas for shade would be in order. No one wants to come off the course on a hot summer day and sit in the sun while toasting the round. I've only been here once, so I haven't explored the menu. The fish 'n chips are excellent.

The bartender was awesome. Very good at his job. I came in at 6:30 on a weekday. Not to crowded…read more Drink was good & strong. Definitely missed the rush, could tell by all the dirty tables. My only complaint is that for one person it took over an hour to get my burger. Not to many folks in here... based on how long I waited for my food, I'm not sure if I'll return.