Guidebook for Bend
Food Scene
Great food with locally sourced ingredients! The daily pasta special is always amazing!
203 locals recommend
Jackson's Corner
845 NW Delaware AveGreat food with locally sourced ingredients! The daily pasta special is always amazing!
Crux Fermentation Project
50 SW Division StGreat beer, great food, great atmosphere!
It's a little hard to figure out what to order since most menu items are not the traditional american thai options. But the food is soooo good!
160 locals recommend
Wild Rose Northern Thai Eats
150 NW Oregon AveIt's a little hard to figure out what to order since most menu items are not the traditional american thai options. But the food is soooo good!
Great breakfast. Best in summer when you can sit outdoors!
123 locals recommend
McKay Cottage Restaurant
62910 O. B. Riley RdGreat breakfast. Best in summer when you can sit outdoors!
One of our favorite apres ski or apres bike stops. Full bar, long list of beers on tap and delicious pub food.
88 locals recommend
Brother Jon's Public House
1227 NW Galveston AveOne of our favorite apres ski or apres bike stops. Full bar, long list of beers on tap and delicious pub food.
Big O Bagles- Great stop to get breakfast bagel sandwiches on the way to the mountain!
2625 NE Butler Market Rd
2625 Northeast Butler Market RoadBig O Bagles- Great stop to get breakfast bagel sandwiches on the way to the mountain!
Miyagi Ramen
550 SW Industrial WaySpork
937 NW Newport AveThe food here is amazing and their take-out system is on point!
Food is always amazing. Great spot to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, etc. My favorite dish is the BBQ shrimp and grits-the sauce is to die for (And if you ate it every day, it probably would lead to an early death)!
177 locals recommend
Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails
919 NW Bond StFood is always amazing. Great spot to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, etc. My favorite dish is the BBQ shrimp and grits-the sauce is to die for (And if you ate it every day, it probably would lead to an early death)!
Great food cart selection (my favorite is the Lebanese street food) and extensive options for drinks.
39 locals recommend
Midtown Yacht Club
1661 Northeast 4th StreetGreat food cart selection (my favorite is the Lebanese street food) and extensive options for drinks.
Fun spot with good food and drinks. Rooftop seating, cornhole, sand volleyball, and firepit.
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Justy’s
1787 Southwest Chandler AvenueFun spot with good food and drinks. Rooftop seating, cornhole, sand volleyball, and firepit.
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The Grove
921 Northwest Mount Washington DriveGotta try Sunny’s Italian Joint!
Northwest Crossing Saturday Farmers Market
Northwest Crossing DriveThe biggest farmer's market in Bend!
Hablo Tacos
1462 Northeast Cushing DriveGreat "fancy" tacos and margaritas!
Rockin' Dave's Bistro & Backstage Lounge
661 NE Greenwood AveEveryone MUST try the Ocean Roll at least once in their life!! My favorite pastry in Bend.
103 locals recommend
The Sparrow Bakery
2748 Northwest Crossing DriveEveryone MUST try the Ocean Roll at least once in their life!! My favorite pastry in Bend.
Tacos Pihuamo
950 SE Cleveland AveEssentials
Trader Joe's
63455 N Hwy 97Washable Laundry
738 Northwest Columbia Streetplenty of machines, very clean, and great food options within one block.
Parks & Nature
Phil's Trailhead
Ask us for our favorite trail routes!
Great place to take in the views of Bend. Drive or hike 1 mile to the summit. Grab a burger after at Blue Eyes or a bagel sandwich at Rockin Dave's Bistro near the base of Pilot Butte.
141 locals recommend
Pilot Butte
Great place to take in the views of Bend. Drive or hike 1 mile to the summit. Grab a burger after at Blue Eyes or a bagel sandwich at Rockin Dave's Bistro near the base of Pilot Butte.
Hike for a little or a long ways along the beautiful Deschutes River.
81 locals recommend
Benham Falls Overlook
Hike for a little or a long ways along the beautiful Deschutes River.
Rent a kayak or paddleboard and take in the most stunning views around!
10 locals recommend
Hosmer Lake
Rent a kayak or paddleboard and take in the most stunning views around!
Hot spot for Bendites on hot summer days. Enjoy great food and drinks at Elk Lake Resort. They have live music on weekends. Rent a pontoon boat, fishing boat, or paddleboard to get on the water.
43 locals recommend
Elk Lake Resort and Marina
60000 Century DrHot spot for Bendites on hot summer days. Enjoy great food and drinks at Elk Lake Resort. They have live music on weekends. Rent a pontoon boat, fishing boat, or paddleboard to get on the water.
A must see stop in Central Oregon. Hike Misery Ridge for the full experience! I prefer to hike the Misery Ridge loop clockwise- after the bridge go left and walk along the river first. I don't recommend this hike on a hot day.
469 locals recommend
Smith Rock State Park
A must see stop in Central Oregon. Hike Misery Ridge for the full experience! I prefer to hike the Misery Ridge loop clockwise- after the bridge go left and walk along the river first. I don't recommend this hike on a hot day.
There are a couple loops for walking/jogging. Shortest loop is about 3 miles, but you can extend it by going further north. There are multiple bridges to turn around and come back on the other side.
64 locals recommend
Deschutes River Trail
Deschutes River TrailThere are a couple loops for walking/jogging. Shortest loop is about 3 miles, but you can extend it by going further north. There are multiple bridges to turn around and come back on the other side.
Les Schwab Amphitheater
344 SW Shevlin Hixon DrEnjoy the best of Bend Summer Concerts!
There are many great hikes along this road from easy to difficult. Just a few I like are Lake Moraine, Lucky Lake, Doris Lake, and Tumalo Mountain.
Cascade Lakes Highway
Cascade Lakes HighwayThere are many great hikes along this road from easy to difficult. Just a few I like are Lake Moraine, Lucky Lake, Doris Lake, and Tumalo Mountain.
Everything Else
This lovely park offers a nice running loop or paved biking loop. There is also a fishing pond, playground, pickleball courts, huge dog park, and athletic fields.
41 locals recommend
Pine Nursery Park
3750 NE Purcell BlvdThis lovely park offers a nice running loop or paved biking loop. There is also a fishing pond, playground, pickleball courts, huge dog park, and athletic fields.
Entertainment & Activities
Great place to catch a flick and order beer at the same time. Make sure to seek the secret rooms and the "broom closet" in the Art House!
158 locals recommend
McMenamins
700 NW Bond StGreat place to catch a flick and order beer at the same time. Make sure to seek the secret rooms and the "broom closet" in the Art House!
Awesome skiing in the winter! In the summer you can ride the chair up to the lodge for lunch or book a Sunset Dinner. For the adventurous, book a zipping tour or go downhill biking!
176 locals recommend
Mount Bachelor
Awesome skiing in the winter! In the summer you can ride the chair up to the lodge for lunch or book a Sunset Dinner. For the adventurous, book a zipping tour or go downhill biking!
Food scene
A local bar in Bend recently did a taco bracket to determine the best tacos in Bend. This place won and I agree. Street taco style.
6 locals recommend
Tacos Pihuamo
950 SE Cleveland AveA local bar in Bend recently did a taco bracket to determine the best tacos in Bend. This place won and I agree. Street taco style.