Katie & Ryan’s Favorites
Food scene
Our non-coffee-shop food faves.
The Lemon Tree
718 NW Franklin AveEl Sancho Taco Shop East
335 NE Dekalb AveMarket of Choice
115 NW Sisemore StJoolz
916 NW Wall StBend Brewing Company
1019 NW Brooks StSpork
937 NW Newport AveA fun asian-fusion joint with lots of veg/vegan options.
Head in for a pint, a growler-fill, their newest Brewer’s Batch and soak up some good vibes while you’re at it. About a 10 minute walk.
6 locals recommend
Humm Kombucha
1125 NE 2nd StHead in for a pint, a growler-fill, their newest Brewer’s Batch and soak up some good vibes while you’re at it. About a 10 minute walk.
A bit of authentic Hawaiian flavor in the High Desert. Fresh and healthy food, in a cozy, casual environment. In Bend's premium Northwest Crossing development.
Poke Row
2735 NW Crossing DrA bit of authentic Hawaiian flavor in the High Desert. Fresh and healthy food, in a cozy, casual environment. In Bend's premium Northwest Crossing development.
Hip and tasty. Japanese inspired hot soups and sides. Gluten free options. miyagiramen.com
17 locals recommend
Miyagi Ramen
550 SW Industrial WayHip and tasty. Japanese inspired hot soups and sides. Gluten free options. miyagiramen.com
Chill outdoor hub with food carts, lots of draft beer & covered *heated seating* (Warm behinds can't be beat!), plus regular entertainment. 11 am – 10 pm. 745 NW Columbia St. thelotbend.com
132 locals recommend
The Lot
745 NW Columbia StChill outdoor hub with food carts, lots of draft beer & covered *heated seating* (Warm behinds can't be beat!), plus regular entertainment. 11 am – 10 pm. 745 NW Columbia St. thelotbend.com
Voted best brew pub in Bend multiple times. Tasty pub food menu.
211 locals recommend
10 Barrel Brewery
1135 NW Galveston AveVoted best brew pub in Bend multiple times. Tasty pub food menu.
A boutique, chef driven American steakhouse located in the heart of downtown.
48 locals recommend
Bos Taurus
163 NW Minnesota AveA boutique, chef driven American steakhouse located in the heart of downtown.
Fresh, authentic Mexican flavors and recipes (and great margaritas).
35 locals recommend
La Rosa Modern Mexican Kitchen
2763 NW Crossing DrFresh, authentic Mexican flavors and recipes (and great margaritas).
Scratch-made pizzas & craft beer served in a relaxed restaurant with a spacious, outdoor deck. Really good Cobb Salad and a huge list of draft beers.
11 locals recommend
Pacific Pizza & Brew
340 SW Century DrScratch-made pizzas & craft beer served in a relaxed restaurant with a spacious, outdoor deck. Really good Cobb Salad and a huge list of draft beers.
inventive Mexican-American eats such as BLT burritos & peanut butter tacos.
66 locals recommend
Parrilla Grill
635 NW 14th Stinventive Mexican-American eats such as BLT burritos & peanut butter tacos.
Offering regional specialties from Northern Thailand in a classy, warm atmosphere. Vegan options. Phenomenal flavor.
160 locals recommend
Wild Rose Northern Thai Eats
150 NW Oregon AveOffering regional specialties from Northern Thailand in a classy, warm atmosphere. Vegan options. Phenomenal flavor.
Casual restaurant & bar with a patio serving meaty, Cajun-influenced American fare.
177 locals recommend
Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails
919 NW Bond StCasual restaurant & bar with a patio serving meaty, Cajun-influenced American fare.
Sightseeing
Smith Rock State Park
First Street Rapids Park
1980 NW 1st StTumalo Falls
Wildlife and art engage you in the cultural and natural history of Central Oregon's High Desert. Award-winning, with indoor and outdoor exhibits. About 15 minutes drive south toward La Pine (consider combinging with Newberry Volcanic Monument).
284 locals recommend
High Desert Museum
59800 US-97Wildlife and art engage you in the cultural and natural history of Central Oregon's High Desert. Award-winning, with indoor and outdoor exhibits. About 15 minutes drive south toward La Pine (consider combinging with Newberry Volcanic Monument).
Coffee
A local success story. Three locations, including a new location downtown.
132 locals recommend
Backporch Coffee Roasters
1052 NW Newport AveA local success story. Three locations, including a new location downtown.
Lone Pine Coffee Roasters
910 NW Harriman StWhere Bend’s hippest go for their joe.
A downtown favorite, the nerdiest of them all. If you're a coffee connoisseur, this is the place.
44 locals recommend
Thump Coffee
25 NW Minnesota AveA downtown favorite, the nerdiest of them all. If you're a coffee connoisseur, this is the place.
Adorable and Funky, with beer and kombucha on tap also. Located on eatery-rich Galveston Ave.
11 locals recommend
Megaphone Coffee Co.
1009 NW Galveston AveAdorable and Funky, with beer and kombucha on tap also. Located on eatery-rich Galveston Ave.
Always humming with activity—a kid-friendly Pinterest-inspired explosion. Located on Century Dr.
11 locals recommend
Kevista Coffee
130 SW Century DrAlways humming with activity—a kid-friendly Pinterest-inspired explosion. Located on Century Dr.
Inside fun
The soaking pool is a bit tricky to find, but well worth it. Unique 'turkish-style' co-ed soaking pool in an open-roofed room with heated water. Do call ahead as sometimes the wait can be too long. Locker rooms are provided -- bring your own towels.
158 locals recommend
McMenamins
700 NW Bond StThe soaking pool is a bit tricky to find, but well worth it. Unique 'turkish-style' co-ed soaking pool in an open-roofed room with heated water. Do call ahead as sometimes the wait can be too long. Locker rooms are provided -- bring your own towels.
Arrange for a pick-up from your room to visit four breweries. Free samples at each stop and appetizers at one stop. bendbrewbus.com.
Bend Brew Bus
61535 S Hwy 97Arrange for a pick-up from your room to visit four breweries. Free samples at each stop and appetizers at one stop. bendbrewbus.com.
A unique opportunity to take advantage of clear skies by viewing astronomy through a powerful million-dollar+ telescope with a scientist on-site. All ages. Located within the pub and brewery on the east-side of town. Check the weather (clear skies required) and their website before going.
119 locals recommend
Worthy Brewing Company
495 NE Bellevue DrA unique opportunity to take advantage of clear skies by viewing astronomy through a powerful million-dollar+ telescope with a scientist on-site. All ages. Located within the pub and brewery on the east-side of town. Check the weather (clear skies required) and their website before going.
Deschutes Brewery
901 SW Simpson AveThe brewery that started Bend's thriving microbrew scene.
Sole Footbar
1354 NW Galveston AveA spa sanctuary for your feet. Yes, its worth it.
Namaspa Yoga & Massage
1135 NW Galveston AveMore than 50 yoga classes/week. Massage too. namaspa.com.
40 classic arcade and pinball games from the 80’s and 90’s. $5/hr, beer on tap. Downtown, right next to an old school music store.
13 locals recommend
Vector Volcano Classic Arcade
111 NW Oregon Ave40 classic arcade and pinball games from the 80’s and 90’s. $5/hr, beer on tap. Downtown, right next to an old school music store.
Friday nights at 8:00 PM, Seven Nightclub. Tickets are $10 at the door, $8 online. Check the website -- they sometimes change venues. Bendcomedy.com.
Bend Comedy
1033 NW Bond StFriday nights at 8:00 PM, Seven Nightclub. Tickets are $10 at the door, $8 online. Check the website -- they sometimes change venues. Bendcomedy.com.
Movies, Concerts, Film, Comedy, Family Events, Live Theater. towertheater.org
63 locals recommend
Tower Theater
835 NW Wall StMovies, Concerts, Film, Comedy, Family Events, Live Theater. towertheater.org
Grocery & Deli
Closer to the Whole Foods vibe but locally owned, and with an amazing hot/cold deli. Great pre-picnic/road-trip stop.
94 locals recommend
Market of Choice
115 NW Sisemore StCloser to the Whole Foods vibe but locally owned, and with an amazing hot/cold deli. Great pre-picnic/road-trip stop.