Guidebook for Bend

Craig
Guidebook for Bend

Food Scene

One of the best food experiences in Bend. Can't go wrong. Finer dining without the need to dress up -- it's Bend, after all!
177 locals recommend
Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails
919 NW Bond St
177 locals recommend
One of the best food experiences in Bend. Can't go wrong. Finer dining without the need to dress up -- it's Bend, after all!
Super fun and unique Latin / Spanish Fusion. Absolutely amazing Pork Tacos... and anything else you order.
66 locals recommend
Barrio
915 NW Wall St
66 locals recommend
Super fun and unique Latin / Spanish Fusion. Absolutely amazing Pork Tacos... and anything else you order.
Food Trucks! Great beers on Tap. Killer indoor / outdoor seating in any season.
132 locals recommend
The Lot
745 NW Columbia St
132 locals recommend
Food Trucks! Great beers on Tap. Killer indoor / outdoor seating in any season.
A nice walk to an excellent craft coffee shop. We walk here in the morning -- toss the kids in the stroller and about 20 minutes. Craft espresso and also the basics. Amazing pastries (GET AN OCEAN ROLL)
132 locals recommend
Backporch Coffee Roasters
1052 NW Newport Ave
132 locals recommend
A nice walk to an excellent craft coffee shop. We walk here in the morning -- toss the kids in the stroller and about 20 minutes. Craft espresso and also the basics. Amazing pastries (GET AN OCEAN ROLL)
Sometimes you gotta Chipotle!
Chipotle Mexican Grill
222 NE Emerson Ave
Sometimes you gotta Chipotle!
One of our favorite family friendly restaurants in Bend. Delicious food & great play area for the kiddos.
203 locals recommend
Jackson's Corner
845 NW Delaware Ave
203 locals recommend
One of our favorite family friendly restaurants in Bend. Delicious food & great play area for the kiddos.
Great coffee shop on the Galveston strip.
11 locals recommend
Megaphone Coffee Co.
1009 NW Galveston Ave
11 locals recommend
Great coffee shop on the Galveston strip.
One of our favorite restaurants in bend for a date or the whole family.
77 locals recommend
900 Wall
900 NW Wall St
77 locals recommend
One of our favorite restaurants in bend for a date or the whole family.
High end, super unique dinner experience. Amazing cocktails and unforgettable food.
48 locals recommend
Bos Taurus
163 NW Minnesota Ave
48 locals recommend
High end, super unique dinner experience. Amazing cocktails and unforgettable food.
Ben & Jerry’s
680 SW Powerhouse Dr
103 locals recommend
The Sparrow Bakery
2748 Northwest Crossing Drive
103 locals recommend

Drinks & Nightlife

Whiskey Bar --- tons of selection and rare spirits. The food is unbelievable too!
32 locals recommend
The Stihl Whiskey Bar
550 NW Franklin Ave
32 locals recommend
Whiskey Bar --- tons of selection and rare spirits. The food is unbelievable too!
So fun to take a tour and visit the tasting room.
70 locals recommend
Deschutes Brewery
901 SW Simpson Ave
70 locals recommend
So fun to take a tour and visit the tasting room.
Old style saloon with a modern twist. Great for a unique, rustic experience.
26 locals recommend
River Pig Saloon
555 NW Arizona Ave
26 locals recommend
Old style saloon with a modern twist. Great for a unique, rustic experience.
McMenamins is such an awesome and unique place built out of an old school in Bend. Offers restaurants, Turkish soaking tub, Cigar rooms, multiple bars, and even a secret hidden bar in a secret room called The Broom Closet!
158 locals recommend
McMenamins
700 NW Bond St
158 locals recommend
McMenamins is such an awesome and unique place built out of an old school in Bend. Offers restaurants, Turkish soaking tub, Cigar rooms, multiple bars, and even a secret hidden bar in a secret room called The Broom Closet!

Parks & Nature

1 block away! Super dog-friendly. Beautiful local vegetable garden.
16 locals recommend
Hollinshead Park
1235 NE Jones Rd
16 locals recommend
1 block away! Super dog-friendly. Beautiful local vegetable garden.
Walkable, kid friendly park. Baseball field, playground :)
Stover Park
1650 NE Watson Dr
Walkable, kid friendly park. Baseball field, playground :)
Awesome park with a fun playground. tons of space for the kids to run.
Al Moody Park
2225 NE Daggett Ln
Awesome park with a fun playground. tons of space for the kids to run.
Basketball courts, perfect playground, walk in 6 minutes!
Orchard Park
2001 NE 6th St
Basketball courts, perfect playground, walk in 6 minutes!
Iconic Butte (aka, big random hill). Can hike it, but we drive up and enjoy the 360 view of the cascades!
24 locals recommend
Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint
1310 NE Hwy 20
24 locals recommend
Iconic Butte (aka, big random hill). Can hike it, but we drive up and enjoy the 360 view of the cascades!
Our favorite park in Bend, lovingly referred to as 'Pirate Park' because it has a kid-friendly pirate ship, long tube slide and beautifully nestled along the Deschutes River.
20 locals recommend
Columbia Park
264 NW Columbia St
20 locals recommend
Our favorite park in Bend, lovingly referred to as 'Pirate Park' because it has a kid-friendly pirate ship, long tube slide and beautifully nestled along the Deschutes River.

Getting Around

If you are flying in to Bend, you can rent a car right at the airport. 20 minute drive to our house.
31 locals recommend
Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM)
2522 Jesse Butler Cir
31 locals recommend
If you are flying in to Bend, you can rent a car right at the airport. 20 minute drive to our house.

Shopping

61 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
2610 NE Hwy 20
61 locals recommend
15 locals recommend
Target
63435 N Hwy 97
15 locals recommend
50 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
2500 NE Hwy 20
50 locals recommend