Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Bend / Deschutes County

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in Bend / Deschutes County? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

South Bend Bistro

4.9

4.9 (1165)

$31 to $50

American

Sunriver

About the restaurant

South Bend Bistro is a fine dining establishment located in Sunriver, Oregon. You can expect a high level of creativity and flavor in any dish you choose. Chef Scott Phillips has created a menu that showcases locally sourced ingredients, letting their freshness and quality of preparation shine. The menu, along with warm and professional service, a cozy ambience, and great wine list have made South Bend Bistro a hidden gem since 2004.

Top review

Jon

Dined 2 days ago

This is one of the best restaurants we have ever been to. A great atmosphere, delicious food and great service. David and Cully are the best and we will continue to make this a regular stop when we are in Sunriver.

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4.9

4.9 (113)

$31 to $50

American

Black Butte Ranch

About the restaurant

Closed to new reservations for the season; check back in early March 2025!

Offering a unique setting amongst the pines, surrounded by Lake Creek, in beautiful Camp Sherman.
A truly one of a kind culinary experience, with both inside and outside dining.

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Nancy

Dined on Oct 31, 2024

Excellent, creative meal with family style presentation. We recommend this restaurant.

Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge

4.7

4.7 (385)

$30 and under

American

Bend

About the restaurant

Welcome to Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge, where celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey and his brother James bring a slice of their Central Oregon ranching heritage to Bend. Our 'modern cowboy' restaurant & bar with its wood-fired oven, semi-private canvas tent dining, and a vibrant outdoor patio, perfectly embodies Oregon's majestic outdoors.

Our menu, deeply rooted in ranch-to-plate traditions, showcases beef & produce from our nearby Tumalo ranch. With an onsite butcher shop and smoker, we utilize every part of the animal, delivering high-quality steaks and inventive dishes at friendly prices. Favorites include our Happy Hour Texas Toast Smash Burger, Whole Snapper and Beef Tongue Tostadas, all to be enjoyed alongside cocktails, mocktails local beers, and PNW wines.

Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge also serves as a dynamic venue for private events, from intimate dinners to grand celebrations. Join us for a dining experience that celebrates the culinary heritage of Central Oregon.

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Alisha

Dined 1 day ago

Been here multiple times and is always a pleasure. I love to try different foods and flavors and this place is spot on. Food is cooked to perfection and their steak is amazing -never had something I didn’t like! Exceptional service that always comes with a smile. Plus it has such a vibe, it’s exciting without being overly loud. You won’t leave disappointed. It is my favorite place!!

Wild Rye

4.8

4.8 (266)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Bend

About the restaurant

Wild Rye is a new addition to the culinary and cocktail experience at Brasada Ranch—defining Central Oregon’s high desert cuisine. Led by Executive Chef Karl Holl, every dish is intricately tied to the land, the season, and the lifestyle of the region, whether foraged from the surroundings, grown by Central Oregon farms, or philosophically connected to the desert.

Wild Rye is open to all – Brasada Ranch members and guests, and the general public. Everyone is invited to taste bold local flavors and enjoy a unique dining experience!

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RobinVIP

Dined on Nov 28, 2024

Fab place regardless of Thanksgiving. Great food, service, view of all the mountains, breath taking.

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Experience

Christmas Eve Family Style Dinner

Experience

New Year's Eve Prix Fixe Dinner

The Brickhouse - Bend

4.8

4.8 (2369)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Bend

About the restaurant

Serving USDA Prime Steaks, the highest grade of USDA Beef Produced in the U.S.
The finest in Northwest-raised USDA Prime Steaks and Fresh Wild Seafood are specialties of Brickhouse.

Comfortable booth seating, fully stocked bar, award winning wine list and outdoor dining.

Brickhouse serves you only Hormone Free and Antibiotic Free Food. Brickhouse Procures only the finest Ingredients available including many Organic Products. -

Located in the Firehall building across from the Oxford Hotel.

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Kristin

Dined 1 day ago

This restaurant has been consistently excellent every time we've gone. From the food, to the wine, to the service - you will not be disappointed!

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Popular dish

Filet Mignon

Terra Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (218)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Bend

About the restaurant

Welcome to a true field-to-table restaurant offering a locally-grown and locally-sourced dining experience in Central Oregon. Terra Kitchen was established to nourish the soul (wellness), community (local sourcing), and planet (sustainability).

Terra Kitchen's menu is inspired by Pacific Northwest crops featuring fresh ingredients sourced from local farms, foraged from the region's land as well as SCP Redmond Hotel's very own rooftop garden.

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Jonathan

Dined 1 day ago

Solid food every time Service is laid back but yet attentive Limited menu

The Blacksmith Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1718)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Bend

About the restaurant

Beginning Monday, March 29, 2021 we will temporarily be closed Monday and Tuesday. Please check our social media or website at bendblacksmith.com for further updates.
We will be open Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4:00 to 9:30pm and 4:00 to 10:30pm Friday and Saturday with reservations beginning at 5:00pm nightly. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Under new ownership since 2013, come discover Bend's dining at it's best! The Blacksmith Restaurant serves Distinctive Bold Cuisine in the historic Pierson’s Blacksmith Shop at the corner of Greenwood Avenue and Harriman. The restaurant has made diners nostalgic for the comfort foods of the past with a contemporary spin.

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Mark

Dined 1 day ago

Our waitress was friendly with a great sense of humor and provided good service. Will definitely return.

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4.6

4.6 (356)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Bend

About the restaurant

Serving up a French American fusion with a twist. Join us in a relaxing environment in downtown Bend Oregon with professional staff. Full bar with amazing cocktails, and wine to balance any dinner. Serving up scratch cuisine. Ethically sourced meats and local produce. Beautiful hidden garden seating during warmer seasons. Classy dining room seating is great for date nights. Executive Chef Kelly Day and Owner Laura Bliss bring a classy yet fun vibe to Downtown Bend Dining.

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April

Dined 7 days ago

We had a wonderful experience all the way around.

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Popular dish

Filet Mignon

Pine Tavern Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (1681)

$30 and under

American

Bend

About the restaurant

For over 82 years we have been offering steaks broiled to perfection, delicious soups prepared daily, and an array of classics and daily specials using only the freshest, Pacific NW regional ingredients. Come savor the tradition, our warm hospitality, courteous and accommodating service, and unpretentious ambiance.

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Jeffrey

Dined 4 days ago

Wonderful dining experience. The ambiance is one of a kind, the food excellent and the service was friendly, efficient and professional. We’ll be back!

JIA Asian Street Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (128)

$30 and under

Pan-Asian

Bend

About the restaurant

Jiā Asian Street Kitchen is inspired by the bustling night markets of Asia, where food, culture, and community come together. From fragrant street food to spicy noodles, our menu features a mix of traditional and modern Asian dishes.

Whether you're looking for a quick lunch, date-night spot or a place to bring your family, Jia Asian Street Kitchen is the perfect destination for anyone seeking an authentic taste of Asian flavors.

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Riley

Dined 3 days ago

Highly recommend the red curry with chicken! So flavorful! Also green beans and spicy eggplant! Pad Thai is delicious! The Vietnamese chicken is good but better if cut with something spicy or pickled, ask for side chili oil!

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