Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Bend / Deschutes County

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots 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!

The Brickhouse - Bend

4.8

4.8 (2392)

$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.

Top review

FRANCES

Dined 4 days ago

Brickhouse offers exceptional service and an unforgettable dining experience. Their seafood platter is truly outstanding—the best I’ve ever had, and I’ve enjoyed seafood at numerous restaurants across the U.S. This one stands out above the rest. The staff strikes a perfect balance between professionalism and friendliness. The manager was particularly impressive—humble, approachable, and committed to ensuring a great experience. He went above and beyond to make sure my husband was happy with his steak, promptly addressing and correcting anything that fell short. Kudos to Brickhouse for delivering such an incredible meal and exceptional service. Highly recommend!

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Filet Mignon

Yoli

4.8

4.8 (403)

$30 and under

Korean

Bend

About the restaurant

Modern Korean Cuisine.

Top review

AnneVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Yoli is always wonderful-delicious, creative food & amazing service!!

The Brickhouse - Redmond

4.7

4.7 (1297)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Redmond

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 and award winning wine list.

Brickhouse Serves you only Hormone Free and Antibiotic Free Food.
Brickhouse Procures only the finest ingredients available including many Organic Products.

Top review

Joe

Dined 7 days ago

Fantastic restaurant in the heart of Redmond, great service, food and reasonable, this patron highly recomm nds it.

Wild Rye

4.7

4.7 (271)

$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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Tim

Dined 2 days ago

Good food at a good price delivered with excellent service

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Mountain Burger

4.7

4.7 (158)

$30 and under

American

Bend

About the restaurant

We are reinventing the iconic American burger joint by offering locally sourced ingredients, meat and plant based alternatives, in a friendly, full service, comfortable atmosphere, with healthy salads, creative cocktails, good community, and a mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable dining.

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Whitney

Dined 3 days ago

Great lunch for after skiing. Our kids love it and so do we.

Dear Mom Cafe

4.7

4.7 (58)

$30 and under

Thai

Bend

About the restaurant

Welcome to Dear Mom Cafe | Bend, Oregon
Step into a world where tradition meets innovation, and every dish carries the warmth of a mother's love.
At Dear MomCafe, we're dedicated to bringing you the essence of authentic Thai flavors with a contemporary twist.
Indulge in the rich aromas and vibrant colors of our dishes, a testament to the culinary secrets passed down through generations. From our carefully crafted Pad Thai to our mouthwatering Curry, each bite is a journey to the heart of Thailand.

Top review

Sally

Dined on Jan 5, 2025

This is honestly one of the best Thai restaurants I’ve had the pleasure of eating at. Truly delicious food. Great service, great ambiance.

Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge

4.7

4.7 (421)

$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 Smash Burger, Beef Fat Fries, Steelhead Trout, 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.

Top review

RudyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We had a party of 10 and it was a great dining experience. From seat to feet the staff was energetic and friendly. Good vibes and the decor was great. The drinks alert fun and delicious. From the shotskis to the barrel racer my favorite. The Food was excellent! Steaks were cooked to perfection. Skirt steak with chimichurri sauce 😎 Look forward to coming back.

Pine Tavern Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (1691)

$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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Ziheng

Dined on Jan 3, 2025

The fish dish I had was little bit of dry. Love the vibe and the service.

the Hook & Plow - Bend

4.6

4.6 (295)

$31 to $50

American

Bend

About the restaurant

Welcome to the Hook & Plow. We are a farm to table restaurant. We source everything to be organic and local as much as possible, with our main focus on products from the pacific north west and central Oregon. We are a chef driven restaurant, making everything from scratch and featuring seasonal items .

Top review

Ziheng

Dined on Jan 2, 2025

Very creative dishes, lovely ambience. Will go there again!

Anthony's - Bend

4.5

4.5 (1968)

$30 and under

Seafood

Bend

About the restaurant

Welcome to Anthony’s at the Old Mill District! Overlooking the busy Deschutes River, our menu features fresh Northwest seafood complemented by Northwest designer steaks and fresh in season produce. A large variety of Oregon and Washington wines as well as local microbrews complete your Northwest dining experience. The spectacular view of the Deschutes River as well as Mt. Bachelor and the Three Sisters Mountains provides a wonderful atmosphere for your meal!

Top review

Dina

Dined 1 day ago

Had a wonderful dinner celebrating a birthday. Food was delicious and very reasonably priced with their Sunset dinner deal. Service was excellent!

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