Bend OR is a destination city for those who want to hike in summer or ski in winter. However, all year round, it is a destination for beer tourists. The Bend Ale Trail is a popular draw. However, people cannot live on beer alone, blasphemous as that may seem. They need solid sustenance. In Bend, this is not a difficult task. In fact, it is easy to locate an eatery of some sort. The problem is deciding on what are the best restaurants in the city.
Options Galore
Bend has always had a reputation for serving good food and beer. However, with the rise in popularity of craft brews, a new approach to the dining experience has manifested itself, transforming existing restaurants into delightful eateries and creating new chef-owned/operated fine dining spots. The result is the availability of a wide range of options for locals and visitors alike.
The food options range from American such as the gastropub, e.g., 10 Barrel Brewing, Drake and Pine Tavern, to Middle Eastern by Joolz and Spanish, South American and Mexican fusion at Barrio and Spork. In Bend OR, you can taste your way around the world. For those who want vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free options, the most popular choice is Zydeco Kitchen and Cocktails.
Some of the best restaurants in the city are open in the evenings. However, you can also score an excellent breakfast at McKay Cottage and brunch at Chow. For those who prefer lunch and craft beer together, visit any of Bend’s brewpubs. You can find American and fusion food of diverse types in
* 10 Barrel Brewpub
* Crux Fermentation Project
* Galveston Pub
* Immersion Brewing
* McMenamins Old St. Francis School
* Oblivion Brewing Company
* Riverbend Brewing and Sports Pub
* Silver Moon Brewing
These are only a few of the many possible restaurants and eateries.
Best Restaurants
Best is a subjective word. Taste is personal. To discover your best restaurants, visit Bend OR.
