Guidebook for Bend
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing beer, of course! And good food and atmosphere too. Right in downtown Bend which is also a plus.
208 residents recomanen
Deschutes Brewery Bend Public House
1044 NW Bond StAmazing beer, of course! And good food and atmosphere too. Right in downtown Bend which is also a plus.
Great beer, food is OK. Try the Sweet As beer, it's our fave! In the Century Center 5 minutes away.
76 residents recomanen
GoodLife Brewing Company
70 SW Century DrGreat beer, food is OK. Try the Sweet As beer, it's our fave! In the Century Center 5 minutes away.
The Dogwood Cocktail Cabin
147 NW Minnesota AveSweet drinks and urban atmosphere. DJ's on weekend.
Portello Wine Cafe
2754 NW Crossing DrGreat wine, fun atmosphere.
If you want to hang out with locals and drink amazing craft brews than run, don't walk to BBC! In downtown Bend for 21 years.
100 residents recomanen
Bend Brewing Company
1019 NW Brooks StIf you want to hang out with locals and drink amazing craft brews than run, don't walk to BBC! In downtown Bend for 21 years.
Crow's Feet Commons is your place for coffee, beer, skis, bikes, music and outdoor awesomeness in Downtown Bend.
16 residents recomanen
Crow's Feet Commons
Crow's Feet Commons is your place for coffee, beer, skis, bikes, music and outdoor awesomeness in Downtown Bend.
Award-winning brews and live, free music on the weekends - can't beat that combo. Food is decent. Off the beaten path but the beer is delicious and worth it.
35 residents recomanen
Silver Moon Brewing
24 NW Greenwood AveAward-winning brews and live, free music on the weekends - can't beat that combo. Food is decent. Off the beaten path but the beer is delicious and worth it.
Nestled between Patagonia and Wild Rose in Downtown Bend. Head down the stairs to a great space with delicious drinks, decent food and live music/DJ's.
19 residents recomanen
The Capitol
190 NW Oregon AveNestled between Patagonia and Wild Rose in Downtown Bend. Head down the stairs to a great space with delicious drinks, decent food and live music/DJ's.
Locally brewed cider with beers on tap too. Old school pinball and video games as well as pool! Fun place to hang out. Decor is sweet too! Couple of food carts in the parking area so you've got it all.
29 residents recomanen
AVID Cider Co
550 SW Industrial WayLocally brewed cider with beers on tap too. Old school pinball and video games as well as pool! Fun place to hang out. Decor is sweet too! Couple of food carts in the parking area so you've got it all.
Food Scene
Unbelievably delicious food in an urban-like setting in downtown Bend. Drinks aren't too shabby either! One of our faves!
Reservations recommended, especially on the weekends.
177 residents recomanen
Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails
919 NW Bond StUnbelievably delicious food in an urban-like setting in downtown Bend. Drinks aren't too shabby either! One of our faves!
Reservations recommended, especially on the weekends.
Delicious and cheap wraps, salads and soups. GF and veggie friendly. Casual and perfect for a quick apres' ski bite. Sometimes they have discounts if you're wearing your snow pants!
66 residents recomanen
Parrilla Grill
635 NW 14th StDelicious and cheap wraps, salads and soups. GF and veggie friendly. Casual and perfect for a quick apres' ski bite. Sometimes they have discounts if you're wearing your snow pants!
Delicious Mediterranean food that just can't be beat. Veggie friendly but with plenty of meat offerings too. In the heart of downtown Bend. Reservations recommended, especially on the weekends!
41 residents recomanen
Joolz
916 NW Wall StDelicious Mediterranean food that just can't be beat. Veggie friendly but with plenty of meat offerings too. In the heart of downtown Bend. Reservations recommended, especially on the weekends!
Beautiful inside and out, 900 Wall will not disappoint in any way. Great food, good service and fun people watching too!
77 residents recomanen
900 Wall
900 NW Wall StBeautiful inside and out, 900 Wall will not disappoint in any way. Great food, good service and fun people watching too!
Best pizza in Bend! Try the garlic knots too - they're to die for. In Downtown Bend.
48 residents recomanen
Pizza Mondo
811 NW Wall StBest pizza in Bend! Try the garlic knots too - they're to die for. In Downtown Bend.
Bellatazza
869 NW Wall StLocally owned fantastic coffee in the heart of Downtown Bend.
Locally owned delicious coffee and food too. Environmental practices are unmatched.
51 residents recomanen
Strictly Organic
6 SW Bond StLocally owned delicious coffee and food too. Environmental practices are unmatched.
Sick sushi. Best place in town. Don't miss it.
Seriously. Downtown Bend.
23 residents recomanen
5 Fusion & Sushi Bar
821 NW Wall StSick sushi. Best place in town. Don't miss it.
Seriously. Downtown Bend.
Right off the Deschutes River in Downtown Bend. Oldest restaurant in town. Food is decent, atmosphere OK. There's a tree growing thru the middle of the restaurant which is pretty awesome though.
68 residents recomanen
Pine Tavern Restaurant
967 NW Brooks StRight off the Deschutes River in Downtown Bend. Oldest restaurant in town. Food is decent, atmosphere OK. There's a tree growing thru the middle of the restaurant which is pretty awesome though.
We would love it if you chose a local coffee place but if you must get your SB fix, it's close!
35 residents recomanen
Starbucks
320 SW Century DrWe would love it if you chose a local coffee place but if you must get your SB fix, it's close!
Amazing breakfast! Worth the wait. Their eggs Benedict and Bloody Mary's are famous.
149 residents recomanen
The Victorian Café
1404 NW Galveston AveAmazing breakfast! Worth the wait. Their eggs Benedict and Bloody Mary's are famous.
Trattoria Sbandati
1444 Northwest College WayTraditional, Italian food. Superb!
Best Thai food in town! If you're a fan, go here. They don't take reservations but we promise it's worth the wait. It's totally authentic so if you're just looking for Pad Thai, head a couple blocks over to Toomies.
160 residents recomanen
Wild Rose Northern Thai Eats
150 NW Oregon AveBest Thai food in town! If you're a fan, go here. They don't take reservations but we promise it's worth the wait. It's totally authentic so if you're just looking for Pad Thai, head a couple blocks over to Toomies.
We love it! The buffet is to die for. They offer it for lunch and Friday dinner too. Don't be dissuaded by the decor - the food is delicious. Family-owned too.
13 residents recomanen
Taj Palace Indian Cuisine
61247 NW Wall StWe love it! The buffet is to die for. They offer it for lunch and Friday dinner too. Don't be dissuaded by the decor - the food is delicious. Family-owned too.
Anthony's at the Old Mill District
475 SW Powerhouse DrSeafood with a great view of the river.
Healthy, quick breakfast and lunch. Smoothies, juices, sandwich, soups and salads. All fresh and delicious!
49 residents recomanen
Mother’s Juice Cafe
1255 NW Galveston AveHealthy, quick breakfast and lunch. Smoothies, juices, sandwich, soups and salads. All fresh and delicious!
Jersey Mike's Subs
143 SW Century DrFor a quick sandwich check out this locally owned sub shop.
Red Dragon | Chinese Restaurant
61247 S Hwy 97We've never been but it's supposed to be the best in Bend!
Latin inspired tapas with the best Margaritas in town. The paella can't be beat as well. Lots of vegetarian items as well. Locals love it here.
66 residents recomanen
Barrio
915 NW Wall StLatin inspired tapas with the best Margaritas in town. The paella can't be beat as well. Lots of vegetarian items as well. Locals love it here.
Award winning Chow serves an amazing breakfast/lunch! Using organic items grown in their back yard. They are worth the wait! Great patio too.
140 residents recomanen
Chow
1110 NW Newport AveAward winning Chow serves an amazing breakfast/lunch! Using organic items grown in their back yard. They are worth the wait! Great patio too.
Brews and food within walking/biking distance of the apartment in case you might want to try more than a few beers. Pub food but it's not horrible.
21 residents recomanen
Cascade Lakes Brewing Company | The Lodge
1441 SW Chandler AveBrews and food within walking/biking distance of the apartment in case you might want to try more than a few beers. Pub food but it's not horrible.
Food carts galore! Beer and wine is also available with plenty of seating under heat lamps (in the winter). Live music on Thursdays and open mic on Wednesdays.
132 residents recomanen
The Lot
745 NW Columbia StFood carts galore! Beer and wine is also available with plenty of seating under heat lamps (in the winter). Live music on Thursdays and open mic on Wednesdays.
The Galveston corridor has many choices for food and drinks and this is the latest addition. Food and brews are decent. The people watching is spectacular, especially on the weekends when it's warm.
64 residents recomanen
Sunriver Brewing Co. Galveston Pub
1005 NW Galveston AveThe Galveston corridor has many choices for food and drinks and this is the latest addition. Food and brews are decent. The people watching is spectacular, especially on the weekends when it's warm.
Delicious Mexican food and the most authentic/best in town. Super casual 'order at the counter' type of place. The tacos are king. Yummy drinks too.
80 residents recomanen
El Sancho Taco Shop East
335 NE Dekalb AveDelicious Mexican food and the most authentic/best in town. Super casual 'order at the counter' type of place. The tacos are king. Yummy drinks too.
Tacos, Vegan, Thai and Pierogi's plus a bar. Outside seating in a hip area of Bend called The Box Factory.
37 residents recomanen
The Podski Food Cart Lot
536 NW Arizona AveTacos, Vegan, Thai and Pierogi's plus a bar. Outside seating in a hip area of Bend called The Box Factory.
Everything Else
Hard to find but worth every wrong turn. This industrial yet rustic setting is perfect for great food, beer and an outside seating area complete w/a fire pit and a views of the mountain. We love it!
246 residents recomanen
Crux Fermentation Project
50 SW Division StHard to find but worth every wrong turn. This industrial yet rustic setting is perfect for great food, beer and an outside seating area complete w/a fire pit and a views of the mountain. We love it!
Wells Fargo Bank
960 NW Wall StBank
Bank of America (with Drive-thru services)
1033 NW Wall StBank
Entertainment & Activities
Snowshoeing, x country skiing, skate skiing - you can do that all here. 15 minutes away.
Make sure you get a snow park pass at Pine Mountain Sports on Simpson.
16 residents recomanen
Virginia Meissner Sno Park
Snowshoeing, x country skiing, skate skiing - you can do that all here. 15 minutes away.
Make sure you get a snow park pass at Pine Mountain Sports on Simpson.
Super kid friendly. Food's not bad. Bar too. French fries are the best anywhere!
10 residents recomanen
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
625 SW Powerhouse DrSuper kid friendly. Food's not bad. Bar too. French fries are the best anywhere!
The Original Pancake House
1025 SW Donovan AveGreat for the kids! Food is surprisingly good.
Great place to take kids to burn off some energy! Right next to the Deschutes River and a short walk to Downtown Bend and beautiful Mirror Pond.
30 residents recomanen
Harmon Park
1100 NW Harmon BlvdGreat place to take kids to burn off some energy! Right next to the Deschutes River and a short walk to Downtown Bend and beautiful Mirror Pond.
Oregon history, Native American history, animals and bugs to look at and a great place to take kids! Totally worth it.
284 residents recomanen
High Desert Museum
59800 US-97Oregon history, Native American history, animals and bugs to look at and a great place to take kids! Totally worth it.
Shopping
Great for all seasons. Ski and bike rentals, gear, clothes, equipment and sales. Super great people too.
37 residents recomanen
Pine Mountain Sports
255 SW Century DrGreat for all seasons. Ski and bike rentals, gear, clothes, equipment and sales. Super great people too.
Lulu's Boutique and Bendboutique.com
150 NW Minnesota AveAmazing women's clothing store in Downtown Bend.
Gorgeous women's and men's clothing store. Shoes too. In the Old Mill District.
Vanilla Urban Threads
425 SW Powerhouse DrGorgeous women's and men's clothing store. Shoes too. In the Old Mill District.
Kayak, canoe and tube rentals. Just off the beautiful Deshcutes River.
34 residents recomanen
Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe
805 SW Industrial WayKayak, canoe and tube rentals. Just off the beautiful Deshcutes River.
Target
63435 N Hwy 97It's Target!
Essentials
Safeway
320 W Century BlvdSuper market with just about everything. 5 minutes away.
Trader Joe's
63455 N Hwy 97TJ's!
St. Charles Bend
2500 NE Neff RdJust in case!
Like a smaller, locally-owned version of Whole Foods. Great deli and sushi bar. Organic galore.
149 residents recomanen
Newport Avenue Market
1121 NW Newport AveLike a smaller, locally-owned version of Whole Foods. Great deli and sushi bar. Organic galore.
Market of Choice
115 NW Sisemore StArts & Culture
Regal Cinemas Old Mill 16 & IMAX
680 SW Powerhouse DrMovie theater.
Check out the history of Bend and the surrounding areas in this very well-done museum. Exhibits rotate.
29 residents recomanen
Des Chutes Historical Museum
129 NW Idaho AveCheck out the history of Bend and the surrounding areas in this very well-done museum. Exhibits rotate.
Tin Pan Theater