Cora’s guidebook
Food scene
This is a great locals place with good food and drinks. You can catch a game or sit on the front or back patio to enjoy the weather.
88 locals recommend
Brother Jon's Public House
1227 NW Galveston AveThis is a great locals place with good food and drinks. You can catch a game or sit on the front or back patio to enjoy the weather.
One of our absolute favorite places to grab tacos and margaritas. The plantains are a must if you like those or are willing to try something new.
28 locals recommend
El Sancho Taco Shop West
1254 NW Galveston AveOne of our absolute favorite places to grab tacos and margaritas. The plantains are a must if you like those or are willing to try something new.
This is a great sandwich spot, they have some really awesome combinations and each one I have tried so far is great. Also has a great outdoor area with seats and corn hole.
Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs
1288 Southwest Simpson AvenueThis is a great sandwich spot, they have some really awesome combinations and each one I have tried so far is great. Also has a great outdoor area with seats and corn hole.
Kanona Cafe has acai bowls and coffee for the win. If you are looking for a nice summer breakfast, this is a great spot to try.
11 locals recommend
DAKINE GRINDZ
1142 NW Galveston AveKanona Cafe has acai bowls and coffee for the win. If you are looking for a nice summer breakfast, this is a great spot to try.
Amazing breakfast, but expect a wait. Crowded weekend mornings can be over 90 minutes to get breakfast, so go early, or put your name in and walk the amazing neighborhoods of River West while you wait
149 locals recommend
The Victorian Café
1404 NW Galveston AveAmazing breakfast, but expect a wait. Crowded weekend mornings can be over 90 minutes to get breakfast, so go early, or put your name in and walk the amazing neighborhoods of River West while you wait
This is a great Indian food place here in Bend, we have tried a few and this one is by far our favorite.
13 locals recommend
Taj Palace Indian Cuisine
61247 NW Wall StThis is a great Indian food place here in Bend, we have tried a few and this one is by far our favorite.
This has an awesome view of the river, great beer, and really awesome food. It also has a really cool bar inside that is fun to look at!
35 locals recommend
Monkless Belgian Ales
803 Southwest Industrial WayThis has an awesome view of the river, great beer, and really awesome food. It also has a really cool bar inside that is fun to look at!
We have a lot of Thai food options in town, and they are all pretty good. This is a nicer restaurant downtown which is fun to plan for date nights or while wandering the town.
160 locals recommend
Wild Rose Northern Thai Eats
150 NW Oregon AveWe have a lot of Thai food options in town, and they are all pretty good. This is a nicer restaurant downtown which is fun to plan for date nights or while wandering the town.
Sintra Restaurant
1024 Northwest Bond StreetThis is a great location downtown and has great breakfast.
Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails
919 NW Bond StGreat downtown restaurant for a fun night out.
Food Cart Central
This is a great food cart spot! Carts change on occasion, but some staples are Fricken Faco, Burgz N Dogz, Maki Maki Sushi, A La Carte, plus an outdoor taproom for beers.
132 locals recommend
The Lot
745 NW Columbia StThis is a great food cart spot! Carts change on occasion, but some staples are Fricken Faco, Burgz N Dogz, Maki Maki Sushi, A La Carte, plus an outdoor taproom for beers.
This is another great food cart spot along with beers and drink options. Carts can change, but some staples are Barrio, Alley-Dogz, Tots!, North Fresh Sushi, P!zza, Shim Shon Isreali Street Tacos.
39 locals recommend
Midtown Yacht Club
1661 Northeast 4th StreetThis is another great food cart spot along with beers and drink options. Carts can change, but some staples are Barrio, Alley-Dogz, Tots!, North Fresh Sushi, P!zza, Shim Shon Isreali Street Tacos.
Food cart options with a great outdoor space, they often have live music in the warmer months. Some regular carts are Barrio, Curbbq, Himalayan Bites, The Bleu Rooster, Phillystyle, Rush's Squares.
51 locals recommend
On Tap
1424 NE Cushing DrFood cart options with a great outdoor space, they often have live music in the warmer months. Some regular carts are Barrio, Curbbq, Himalayan Bites, The Bleu Rooster, Phillystyle, Rush's Squares.
Breweries
This is a great brewery with an awesome outdoor area right on the river. We really enjoy their food and beers.
100 locals recommend
Bend Brewing Company
1019 NW Brooks StThis is a great brewery with an awesome outdoor area right on the river. We really enjoy their food and beers.
Great outdoor location for kids and families, or meeting up with friends. They have an El Sancho truck most days for food as well as bar food inside. Great beer and atmosphere.
246 locals recommend
Crux Fermentation Project
50 SW Division StGreat outdoor location for kids and families, or meeting up with friends. They have an El Sancho truck most days for food as well as bar food inside. Great beer and atmosphere.
This is another great outdoor location. Corn hole and lots of tables and fire fits to enjoy. The carnitas nachos are our one of our favorites.
76 locals recommend
GoodLife Brewing Company
70 SW Century DrThis is another great outdoor location. Corn hole and lots of tables and fire fits to enjoy. The carnitas nachos are our one of our favorites.
A great location option, and supporting a female owned business.
20 locals recommend
Spider City Brewing Company
1177 SE 9th StA great location option, and supporting a female owned business.
Parks
This is a great part of walk along the river, as well as play with dogs, kids, or start the river trail.
37 locals recommend
Farewell Bend Park
1000 SW Reed Market RdThis is a great part of walk along the river, as well as play with dogs, kids, or start the river trail.
Columbia Park
264 NW Columbia StThis park has a great play area for kids of all ages.
This park is river front, has a place to launch kayaks and paddles boards, or play some baseball, or play on the tugboat kids playground.
30 locals recommend
Harmon Park
1100 NW Harmon BlvdThis park is river front, has a place to launch kayaks and paddles boards, or play some baseball, or play on the tugboat kids playground.
This is another great park with lots of options for kids and adults to play or picnic, etc.
Blakely Park
1155 Brookswood BlvdThis is another great park with lots of options for kids and adults to play or picnic, etc.
Museums
An awesome museum just south of town with great animals to see and lots to learn!
284 locals recommend
High Desert Museum
59800 US-97An awesome museum just south of town with great animals to see and lots to learn!
Shopping
Great shopping with more name brand retailers like REI, Victoria's Secret, Anthropology, Banana Republic, etc.
292 locals recommend
Old Mill District
520 SW Powerhouse DrGreat shopping with more name brand retailers like REI, Victoria's Secret, Anthropology, Banana Republic, etc.
Bend Factory Stores
61334 S Hwy 97Great outlets for a shopping afternoon!
Downtown Bend Business Association
916 NW Wall StLocal and name brand shops to explore
Nightlife
This is a great little cocktail bar with great food as well!
52 locals recommend
The Dogwood Cocktail Cabin
147 NW Minnesota AveThis is a great little cocktail bar with great food as well!
If you are looking for night life, this is a great place to check out.
19 locals recommend
The Capitol
190 NW Oregon AveIf you are looking for night life, this is a great place to check out.
Velvet Lounge
805 NW Wall StOne of our favorite places to grab a craft cocktail!
Build your own cheese board and get a drink to relax after strolling around downtown.
22 locals recommend
San Simón
845 NW Tin Pan AlleyBuild your own cheese board and get a drink to relax after strolling around downtown.
This is a great place to catch a game, grab a drink or even get food
26 locals recommend
River Pig Saloon
555 NW Arizona AveThis is a great place to catch a game, grab a drink or even get food