Photo: Simon Hermans / UnsplashEats & Treats in Bend
Maria's honest picks for where to eat, sip, and treat yourself in Bend.
I've lived in Bend for over thirty years, and I've eaten my way through most of it. This is where I send people when they ask where to go: restaurants by neighborhood, coffee shops worth the drive, and the treats I keep coming back to.
Restaurants by Neighborhood
Scroll all the way to the bottom to find Maria's top picks.
Downtown Bend
Historic core, walkable streets, fine dining, upscale bistros, cocktail lounges.
- Pizza MondoOne of Maria's very favoritesPizza on NW Wall St in downtown Bend since 1998.
- ROAMOne of Maria's top breakfast spotsBreakfast, brunch and dinner at the Oxford Hotel on NW Minnesota Ave.
- Pine TavernRestaurant and bar on Mirror Pond, built in 1936 and known for its hot scones.
- Amaterra Kitchen + Social ClubFarm-to-table food and Oregon wine on NW Bond St.
- Olive & MaySeasonal, scratch-made dinner and cocktails.
- Dear IreneModern dining and a curated bar on NW Brooks St (21 and over).
- Bar RBCTapas, wine and cocktail lounge on NW Minnesota Ave (21 and over).
- Deschutes BreweryBrewery public house on NW Bond St.
- Bend Brewing CompanyBrewpub on NW Brooks St overlooking the Deschutes River.
- Ken's Artisan PizzaMaria's best pizzaWood-fired pizza on NW Bond St.
- AmericanaSmash burgersSmash burgers on NW Bond St, plus a cart at The Podski.
- Noi ThaiThai food on NW Franklin Ave.
- Wild RoseMaria's best ThaiNorthern Thai food on NW Oregon Ave.
- Super BurritoMexican food on NW Wall St.
- Sen Thai Noodles & Hot PotThai noodles and hot pot on the Deschutes River, NW Newport Ave.
- BlacksmithSteakhouse, bar and lounge in the historic Pierson Blacksmith shop.
- BrickhouseUSDA Prime steak and seafood in the historic Firehall Building.
Old Mill District, South Riverfront and Box Factory
Riverfront views, modern retail plazas, upscale dining, wine bars.
- Miyagi RamenRamen at the Box Factory, SW Industrial Way.
- The Way WestRestaurant at Jackstraw on SW Industrial Way, open daily from 10am.
- Stacks Dinner and DelicatessenDinner, deli and grab-and-go on SW Powerhouse Dr.
- Crosscut Warming Hut No. 5Beer and food carts on SW Mill View Way.
- The PodskiFood cart pod with local beer and live music on NW Arizona Ave.
- Fix and RepeatVegan, plant-based cafe with salads, acai bowls, juices and smoothies.
- Anthony's at the Old MillSeafood restaurant on SW Powerhouse Dr.
- Lady Bird Cultural SocietyRestaurant on SW Powerhouse Dr with daily happy hour.
- Greg's GrillSteakhouse with riverfront dining in the Old Mill District.
- Hola! Old MillMexican-Peruvian food on SW Powerhouse Dr.
- Pho 88Vietnamese food on SW Powerhouse Dr.
Westside and Galveston/Newport Corridor
Classic Bend neighborhood charm, historic buildings, global street food, pub culture.
- BOSA Food & DrinkItalian and French food on NW Galveston Ave.
- SporkCasual counter-service restaurant on NW Newport Ave.
- Jackson's CornerScratch-made brunch and supper with an in-house bakery in Old Bend.
- Cotto Italian Street FoodItalian street food cart at The Podski.
- The LotOpen-air food cart pod and taproom on NW Columbia St.
- Active CultureCafe on NW Riverside Blvd.
- Victorian Pantry (now The Victorian Cafe)Breakfast and lunch on NW Galveston Ave, open since 1983.
- ParillaGrill on NW 14th St.
- Mother's Juice CafeOrganic smoothies, cold-pressed juices, breakfast and lunch on NW Galveston Ave.
- Brother Jon's Public HouseRestaurant and pub on NW Galveston Ave.
North Bend, Riverhouse Area
Along the river near the Riverhouse, north of downtown.
- McKay CottageMaria's personal favorite for breakfast and lunchScratch-made breakfast, brunch and lunch daily on O.B. Riley Rd.
- Currents at the RiverhousePacific Northwest food with river views at the Riverhouse Lodge.
- ChiChinese food and sushi bar on N Hwy 97.
Summit West and NorthWest Crossing
Modern planned community, plazas, market halls.
- The GroveMarket hall on NW Mt Washington Dr.
- RBCRancher Butcher Chef, a modern steakhouse on NW Crossing Dr.
- Washington Dining & CocktailsRestaurant and cocktails on NW Mt Washington Dr.
- Sparrow BakeryBakery and restaurant on NW Crossing Dr.
- ThaipasThai street food at The Grove.
- Portello LoungeLounge with food, drinks and live music.
- LaRosaMexican kitchen on NW Crossing Dr.
- Bend Pizza KitchenPizza on NW Crossing Dr, with delivery.
- Mountain BurgerBurgers on NW Crossing Dr.
Southwest Bend, Tetherow and Old Stone Crossing
Golf course views, alpine-chic pubs, neighborhood grills.
- The RowCasual pub-style restaurant at Tetherow.
- The Hook & PlowAmerican restaurant on SW Century Dr.
- Prost!German pub on SW Century Dr.
- Lifty'sBar and restaurant with a rooftop deck on SW Chandler Ave.
- Hawkeye & HuckleberryModern cowboy steakhouse and bar on SW Century Dr.
Northeast Bend and Midtown
Industrial-chic conversions, food cart pods, diverse ethnic cuisines.
- On TapBeer garden with food carts on NE Cushing Dr.
- Yokocho IzakayaJapanese izakaya on NE Division St.
- Midtown Yacht ClubBeer bar and food cart lot on NE 4th St.
- Kefi FreshFast, fresh Mediterranean food.
- 10 BarrelBrewery pub on NE 18th St.
- Sunriver BrewingBrewery pub on NE Cushing Dr.
- Worthy BrewingBrewery and pub on NE Bellevue Dr.
- El CaporalTraditional Mexican food on NE 27th St.
- Hablo TacosTacos on NE Cushing Dr and at The Grove.
- Cuban KitchenCuban food on NE 3rd St.
- Bend Burger CompanyHand-formed burgers and hand-cut fries on NE 3rd St since 2008.
- Blue Eyes Burgers and FriesBurgers and fries on NE Greenwood Ave.
Maria's Top 10 Coffee Spots
- Junction RoasteryMaria's favoriteRoastery and cafe on SE 9th St.
- Thump CoffeeSpecialty coffee roastery with cafes downtown and on NW York Dr.
- Lone Pine Coffee RoastersCoffee roaster in Bend since 2009, with cafes downtown and on NE Cushing Dr.
- Sisters Coffee CompanyCoffee roaster with cafes at Jackstraw and the Old Mill.
- Still VibratoSpecialty roaster and cafe on SW Century Dr.
- PalateCoffee bar on NW Colorado Ave serving Coava Coffee.
- Watershed Coffee RoastersSmall-batch roaster and cafe on NW Brooks St.
- Backporch Coffee RoastersCraft espresso, single-origin drip and pastries, serving Central Oregon since 2006.
- The Commons CafeCafe and taproom in the historic Rademacher House on Drake Park.
- Strictly Organic CoffeeOrganic, fair-trade coffee with a cafe at the Box Factory.
Maria's Favorite Picks
Best Breakfast
McKay Cottage, ROAM
Best Pizza
Pizza Mondo, Ken's Artisan Pizza
Best Burgers
Americana (smash burger), ROAM, Bend Burger Company
Best Thai
Wild Rose
Best Acai
Active Culture, Mother's Juice Cafe, Fix and Repeat
Best Health Food
Active Culture, Mother's Juice Cafe, Fix and Repeat, Salud
Favorite Treats
I'm a treat junkie, and I'm not ashamed. Here's what I rank highest in town.
Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Sisters Coffee CompanyMaria's favoriteChocolate chip cookie at its Bend cafes in the Old Mill District and Jackstraw.
- The Sparrow BakeryPeanut butter chocolate chip cookie at this Bend bakery and cafe on NW Crossing Dr.
- Thump CoffeeChocolate chip cookie Maria calls amazing, from the Bend coffee roaster and bakery.
Ice Cream
- Handel's Homemade Ice CreamHomemade ice cream scoop shop on S Hwy 97.
- Goody'sHandmade ice cream, chocolate and popcorn at NW Wall and Oregon St since 1984.
- Ben & Jerry'sScoop shop on SW Powerhouse Dr in the Old Mill District.
Gelato
- Bonta GelatoGelato made in its Bend creamery, with scoop shops downtown and around town.
Carrot Cake & Key Lime Pie
- Zydeco Kitchen & CocktailsGet the carrot cake and the key lime pie at this NW Bond St restaurant.