Wade’s guide to the ultimate Bend experience.
Food scene
Fine Dining experience. This high-end gourmet steak house offers a big city dining experience with a small town friendliness. The food is incredible with Steaks that literally melt in your mouth, and scratch deserts that will make you quiver with joy.
If you would like to drop in for an amazing cocktail and appetizer, or just desert, there is limited bar seating . Reservations are highly recommended and expect to pay for what you get.
48 locals raden deze aan
Bos Taurus
163 NW Minnesota AveFine Dining experience. This high-end gourmet steak house offers a big city dining experience with a small town friendliness. The food is incredible with Steaks that literally melt in your mouth, and scratch deserts that will make you quiver with joy.
If you would like to drop in for an amazing cocktail and appetizer, or just desert, there is limited bar seating . Reservations are highly recommended and expect to pay for what you get.
A higher end restaurant with amazing food, and a bustling atmosphere. This place is casual to dressed-up, great for couples on a night out, or a family/group outing. A diversified menu, that leans towards a Cajun theme. This is a moderate to expensive venture. Reservations are suggested.
177 locals raden deze aan
Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails
919 NW Bond StA higher end restaurant with amazing food, and a bustling atmosphere. This place is casual to dressed-up, great for couples on a night out, or a family/group outing. A diversified menu, that leans towards a Cajun theme. This is a moderate to expensive venture. Reservations are suggested.
A great Family style Tai experience with a unique flair for Northern Tai food. This is a popular first come first serve establishment with an expected wait for a table, worth the wait.
160 locals raden deze aan
Wild Rose Northern Thai Eats
150 NW Oregon AveA great Family style Tai experience with a unique flair for Northern Tai food. This is a popular first come first serve establishment with an expected wait for a table, worth the wait.
For the real Bend feel with excellent craft beers, gourmet pizzas, excellent Fish n Chips/Burgers and Salads...This is the place for you. You can enjoy your food experience inside or around the fire pits outside.
211 locals raden deze aan
10 Barrel Brewery
1135 NW Galveston AveFor the real Bend feel with excellent craft beers, gourmet pizzas, excellent Fish n Chips/Burgers and Salads...This is the place for you. You can enjoy your food experience inside or around the fire pits outside.
If you are looking for great Italian… this is the place! We have several good Italian places in the Bend area…put this on the top of the list.
*make reservations early
BOSA Food & Drink
If you are looking for great Italian… this is the place! We have several good Italian places in the Bend area…put this on the top of the list.
*make reservations early
Unique Experiences
Something out if the ordinary
For a unique experience, with lots to discover, and enjoy ...this is a must visit! Basically a compound of restaurants, themed bars (indoor/outdoor), a Pub Theater, Turkish Soaking Pool, Cigar bar, Secret rooms/*bars, good food, craft beers and cocktails etc etc etc....
*Ask about the Broom Room
158 locals raden deze aan
McMenamins
700 NW Bond StFor a unique experience, with lots to discover, and enjoy ...this is a must visit! Basically a compound of restaurants, themed bars (indoor/outdoor), a Pub Theater, Turkish Soaking Pool, Cigar bar, Secret rooms/*bars, good food, craft beers and cocktails etc etc etc....
*Ask about the Broom Room
Bars/Nightlife
For excellent libations, and nightlife entertainment
A fantastic place for the old speakeasy feel, great service, and excellent food options to boot...Tell em Wade sent ya 😉
32 locals raden deze aan
The Stihl Whiskey Bar
550 NW Franklin AveA fantastic place for the old speakeasy feel, great service, and excellent food options to boot...Tell em Wade sent ya 😉
One of my favorites. A small cozy place with a very hip feel. It can get crowded but full of friendly Bendites and visitors. Soft couches along the wall with a big screen upstairs with ongoing scenes of skiing, skating, surfing etc...
Scratch Cocktails...My favorite is the Blue Velvet (Blueberry infused Vodka w/muddled vodka soaked blueberries, Herba Matte, Lemonade, and a splash of soda). If your with a group ask about the Barrel of Peril 😜
49 locals raden deze aan
Velvet Lounge
805 NW Wall StOne of my favorites. A small cozy place with a very hip feel. It can get crowded but full of friendly Bendites and visitors. Soft couches along the wall with a big screen upstairs with ongoing scenes of skiing, skating, surfing etc...
Scratch Cocktails...My favorite is the Blue Velvet (Blueberry infused Vodka w/muddled vodka soaked blueberries, Herba Matte, Lemonade, and a splash of soda). If your with a group ask about the Barrel of Peril 😜
The Cross-Eyed Cricket Watering Hole
Outdoor Activities
Bend and surrounding areas offer some of the best outdoor recreation available in the world, making it a top destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Smith Rock State Park
Over 50 miles of Mt Biking trails for all levels. All marked for rider levels. Maps available.
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Phil's Trail
Phil's TrailOver 50 miles of Mt Biking trails for all levels. All marked for rider levels. Maps available.
Hoodoo Skigebied
27400 Big Lake RoadAmazing beginner to intermediated hike, crazy views, and vistas. Great workout. Bring plenty of water and layers.
Broken Top Crater Trailhead
Amazing beginner to intermediated hike, crazy views, and vistas. Great workout. Bring plenty of water and layers.
Shopping
Old Mill District
520 SW Powerhouse DrExcellent shopping, theater, restaurants etc...
Downtown Bend Business Association
916 NW Wall StSightseeing
A beautiful drive with lots of High Mountain Lakes, full of opportunities to Swim, Hike, Ski, and Fish.
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Cascade Lakes Highway
Cascade Lakes HighwayA beautiful drive with lots of High Mountain Lakes, full of opportunities to Swim, Hike, Ski, and Fish.
Crater Lake