Sherri’s Favorites

Sherri
Sherri’s Favorites

Food Diversity!

Bend is an eclectic assortment of restaurants. Beer lovers may enjoy the food in the local breweries, but I enjoy exploring the wide diversity of food available in the smaller, more intimate restaurants Bend has to offer!
Best oysters in town. Great bar with happy hour prices in downtown Bend. Go early, this is a very popular spot in downtown!
77 locals recommend
900 Wall
900 NW Wall St
77 locals recommend
Best oysters in town. Great bar with happy hour prices in downtown Bend. Go early, this is a very popular spot in downtown!
Family style, casual with good eats! It is very noisy and very popular. Not the right spot for an intimate dinner.
160 locals recommend
Wild Rose Northern Thai Eats
150 NW Oregon Ave
160 locals recommend
Family style, casual with good eats! It is very noisy and very popular. Not the right spot for an intimate dinner.
One of my personal favorite Bend restaurant that looks like a dive from the outside. The owner is super Bend friendly and chefs are all Vietnamese. Very affordable and a ton of food! Outdoor patio in summer.
14 locals recommend
Pho Viet & Cafe
1326 NE 3rd St
14 locals recommend
One of my personal favorite Bend restaurant that looks like a dive from the outside. The owner is super Bend friendly and chefs are all Vietnamese. Very affordable and a ton of food! Outdoor patio in summer.
I enjoy their large outdoor patio for Sunday Brunch and they occasionally have live entertainment. Food is excellent.
140 locals recommend
Chow
1110 NW Newport Ave
140 locals recommend
I enjoy their large outdoor patio for Sunday Brunch and they occasionally have live entertainment. Food is excellent.
Worth the drive to the Northwest Crossing Area GREAT margaritas and a diverse menu. I had my birthday dinner here! Very popular, go early!
35 locals recommend
La Rosa Modern Mexican Kitchen
2763 NW Crossing Dr
35 locals recommend
Worth the drive to the Northwest Crossing Area GREAT margaritas and a diverse menu. I had my birthday dinner here! Very popular, go early!
Guests from Portland (self-described Foodies) say this unique restaurant competes with the best Portland has to offer. It is casual - you order at the counter and they deliver food to your table - and affordable. Some of the dishes are a bit spicy for me, but you can tell them how hot to spice your order. I loved the Catfish Curry that was on special one day.
234 locals recommend
Spork
937 NW Newport Ave
234 locals recommend
Guests from Portland (self-described Foodies) say this unique restaurant competes with the best Portland has to offer. It is casual - you order at the counter and they deliver food to your table - and affordable. Some of the dishes are a bit spicy for me, but you can tell them how hot to spice your order. I loved the Catfish Curry that was on special one day.
Fine dining...and great wine list. Super place for a high end meal or an affordable appetizer during happy hour.
51 locals recommend
Brickhouse
412 SW 6th St
51 locals recommend
Fine dining...and great wine list. Super place for a high end meal or an affordable appetizer during happy hour.
I enjoy many of their dishes but it is often SWAMPED and if I don't want to wait, I explore other amazing options around town!
208 locals recommend
Deschutes Brewery Bend Public House
1044 NW Bond St
208 locals recommend
I enjoy many of their dishes but it is often SWAMPED and if I don't want to wait, I explore other amazing options around town!
AirBnB guests discovered this small, intimate Italian restaurant on the West Side. They went twice during their Bend vacation!
16 locals recommend
Trattoria Sbandati
1444 Northwest College Way
16 locals recommend
AirBnB guests discovered this small, intimate Italian restaurant on the West Side. They went twice during their Bend vacation!
Although it is listed as Cajun, they have a diverse menu and some delicious cocktails!
178 locals recommend
Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails
919 NW Bond St
178 locals recommend
Although it is listed as Cajun, they have a diverse menu and some delicious cocktails!
Plan ahead to secure a reservation for an ultimate dining experience without pretentiousness. Worth the investment!
48 locals recommend
Bos Taurus
163 NW Minnesota Ave
48 locals recommend
Plan ahead to secure a reservation for an ultimate dining experience without pretentiousness. Worth the investment!
This is my current favorite late breakfast early lunch. Very popular so waiting can be handled with an amazing coffee or cocktail. Their food is amazing with white linen tablecloths with professional waitstaff!
23 locals recommend
The Lemon Tree
718 NW Franklin Ave
23 locals recommend
This is my current favorite late breakfast early lunch. Very popular so waiting can be handled with an amazing coffee or cocktail. Their food is amazing with white linen tablecloths with professional waitstaff!

Live Music Everywhere!

Check the Weekly local paper, The Source, for a complete listing of live music. There is an abundance of great local musicians and Bend is also a favorite for touring Bands!
Overlooking Drake Park in downtown, Bend Brewing Company has a LARGE outside seating area which they have live music during the summers on Saturdays & Sunday afternoons. During the winter they have music inside. Dog and kid friendly outside area.
100 locals recommend
Bend Brewing Company
1019 NW Brooks St
100 locals recommend
Overlooking Drake Park in downtown, Bend Brewing Company has a LARGE outside seating area which they have live music during the summers on Saturdays & Sunday afternoons. During the winter they have music inside. Dog and kid friendly outside area.
Worthy has the largest outdoor patio in Bend with full restaurant service. It is 10 minutes from the house with a large stage and outdoor music on Wednesday and Saturday nights. Great place to watch the sunset set behind Pilot Butte!
119 locals recommend
Worthy Brewing Company
495 NE Bellevue Dr
119 locals recommend
Worthy has the largest outdoor patio in Bend with full restaurant service. It is 10 minutes from the house with a large stage and outdoor music on Wednesday and Saturday nights. Great place to watch the sunset set behind Pilot Butte!
If you want to try alot of great beer without traipsing all over, check out the On Tap location close to the house! I often go there to hear live music and have a glass of Washington wine! ha!
51 locals recommend
On Tap
1424 NE Cushing Dr
51 locals recommend
If you want to try alot of great beer without traipsing all over, check out the On Tap location close to the house! I often go there to hear live music and have a glass of Washington wine! ha!
Silver Moon has a gigantic outdoor patio and often has great live music! They also have food trucks on site!
35 locals recommend
Silver Moon Brewing
24 NW Greenwood Ave
35 locals recommend
Silver Moon has a gigantic outdoor patio and often has great live music! They also have food trucks on site!
Although there is an abundance of free live music, this small venue has some great music at an affordable price!
31 locals recommend
Volcanic Theatre and Pub
70 SW Century Dr
31 locals recommend
Although there is an abundance of free live music, this small venue has some great music at an affordable price!

Sightseeing & Beauty to Behold

There are so many amazing places to see while in Bend. Most people wish they had more time to explore all the amazing places!
A twenty minute drive (exit 97 at the Redmond Airport exit) and you will discover the world famous Smith Rock. Beautiful scenery and mountain climbers galore!
469 locals recommend
Smith Rock State Park
469 locals recommend
A twenty minute drive (exit 97 at the Redmond Airport exit) and you will discover the world famous Smith Rock. Beautiful scenery and mountain climbers galore!
Tumalo State Park is a 10 minutes drive from the house. Park in the parking lot and walk towards the River. Turn left and you can follow a trail for miles along the Deschutes River. Great hiking in winter and summer. Park is also great for picnicking and letting kids run wild! This picture is of Tumalo Falls which is NOT at Tumalo State Park...but also a great area to explore!
65 locals recommend
Tumalo State Park
64170 O. B. Riley Rd
65 locals recommend
Tumalo State Park is a 10 minutes drive from the house. Park in the parking lot and walk towards the River. Turn left and you can follow a trail for miles along the Deschutes River. Great hiking in winter and summer. Park is also great for picnicking and letting kids run wild! This picture is of Tumalo Falls which is NOT at Tumalo State Park...but also a great area to explore!
Hiking trail leading up to the top of a 97-ft. tall waterfall in Deschutes National Forest. Shorter or longer hikes available.
8 locals recommend
Tumalo Falls Trail
Tumalo Falls Trail
8 locals recommend
Hiking trail leading up to the top of a 97-ft. tall waterfall in Deschutes National Forest. Shorter or longer hikes available.
I love the outdoor exhibits...especially the river otters (try to coordinate when they are feeding them) but there are also interesting exhibits inside! 15 minutes south on Highway 97!
284 locals recommend
High Desert Museum
59800 US-97
284 locals recommend
I love the outdoor exhibits...especially the river otters (try to coordinate when they are feeding them) but there are also interesting exhibits inside! 15 minutes south on Highway 97!
Go past Mt. Bachelor and you will find an abundance of rivers, lakes, hiking and camping to places with extraordinary beauty. It is also nice just to drive!
21 locals recommend
Cascade Lakes Highway
Cascade Lakes Highway
21 locals recommend
Go past Mt. Bachelor and you will find an abundance of rivers, lakes, hiking and camping to places with extraordinary beauty. It is also nice just to drive!
Great lake to kayak or canoe. Active volcano!
47 locals recommend
Paulina Lake
47 locals recommend
Great lake to kayak or canoe. Active volcano!
Interested in a private adventure on a horse? Ride along the Deschutes river, go fly fishing or take a simple ride through a juniper forest. You will be in expert hands with the owners who will customize an experience to meet your needs. Adults only for the safely of all.
Wilderness Horse Adventures
63220 Silvis Rd
Interested in a private adventure on a horse? Ride along the Deschutes river, go fly fishing or take a simple ride through a juniper forest. You will be in expert hands with the owners who will customize an experience to meet your needs. Adults only for the safely of all.
On your way to or from Bend an easily accessible hike with beautiful waterfalls.
70 locals recommend
Sahalie Falls Viewpoint
McKenzie River Drive
70 locals recommend
On your way to or from Bend an easily accessible hike with beautiful waterfalls.
Visit the site of one of the most unusual volcanic areas in the world. Kayak Paulina Lake or hike to the geothermal pools along one section of the lake coastline. Visit the Big Obsidian Flow, but be aware there is a BIG FEDERAL FINE if you try to remove any obsidian. Plan ahead if you want to secure a camping site. Biking, fishing, boating, all are possible. Google Newberry National Volcanic Monument for more details.
47 locals recommend
Paulina Lake
47 locals recommend
Visit the site of one of the most unusual volcanic areas in the world. Kayak Paulina Lake or hike to the geothermal pools along one section of the lake coastline. Visit the Big Obsidian Flow, but be aware there is a BIG FEDERAL FINE if you try to remove any obsidian. Plan ahead if you want to secure a camping site. Biking, fishing, boating, all are possible. Google Newberry National Volcanic Monument for more details.
People come from all over the world to experience this Scenic Byway. Glorious mountain views, alpine lakes and scenic hikes around every turn. There is only one restaurant along the route at Elk Lake, but pack a picnic and you will have a hard time deciding where to stop and eat!
17 locals recommend
Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway
Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway
17 locals recommend
People come from all over the world to experience this Scenic Byway. Glorious mountain views, alpine lakes and scenic hikes around every turn. There is only one restaurant along the route at Elk Lake, but pack a picnic and you will have a hard time deciding where to stop and eat!

Beer Lovers

Large outside area, live music, and Bend Loving Beer Lovers swear by this place! Live music!
246 locals recommend
Crux Fermentation Project
50 SW Division St
246 locals recommend
Large outside area, live music, and Bend Loving Beer Lovers swear by this place! Live music!
Sample a wide variety of the best beers in one place. Close to the house. A wide variety of food trucks on the property. They sometimes have live music!
51 locals recommend
On Tap
1424 NE Cushing Dr
51 locals recommend
Sample a wide variety of the best beers in one place. Close to the house. A wide variety of food trucks on the property. They sometimes have live music!
I don't drink beer but beer lovers hang out here. I go here to listen to live music outside during summers. I love their all beef hotdog and bartenders can make a wide variety of drinks!
100 locals recommend
Bend Brewing Company
1019 NW Brooks St
100 locals recommend
I don't drink beer but beer lovers hang out here. I go here to listen to live music outside during summers. I love their all beef hotdog and bartenders can make a wide variety of drinks!
35 locals recommend
Monkless Belgian Ales
803 Southwest Industrial Way
35 locals recommend
This brewery is close to the house and their food is better than most pub food in town! Large outdoor patio with good fire pits and LARGE indoor seating area
77 locals recommend
10 Barrel Brewing East Side Bend
62950 NE 18th St
77 locals recommend
This brewery is close to the house and their food is better than most pub food in town! Large outdoor patio with good fire pits and LARGE indoor seating area
Monkless is one of Bend's awards winning brewers offering a wide variety of Belgium ales. They also have good wine and great cocktails! My favorite item on the menu is Muscles, served several ways.
35 locals recommend
Monkless Belgian Ales
803 Southwest Industrial Way
35 locals recommend
Monkless is one of Bend's awards winning brewers offering a wide variety of Belgium ales. They also have good wine and great cocktails! My favorite item on the menu is Muscles, served several ways.

Sports

Wide variety of kayaking, canoeing, perpetual surfing or just ordinary floating going on here.
36 locals recommend
Bend Whitewater Park
166 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr
36 locals recommend
Wide variety of kayaking, canoeing, perpetual surfing or just ordinary floating going on here.

Sightseeing

I love the raptor exhibit and the river otters in the outside areas, but they also have special exhibits indoors all the time, which are extra special!
284 locals recommend
High Desert Museum
59800 US-97
284 locals recommend
I love the raptor exhibit and the river otters in the outside areas, but they also have special exhibits indoors all the time, which are extra special!
Learn about the volcanic history of the Cascades, and learn why Bend is built on Lava Rock! Note: not open during winter months.
72 locals recommend
Lava Lands Visitor Center
58201 US-97
72 locals recommend
Learn about the volcanic history of the Cascades, and learn why Bend is built on Lava Rock! Note: not open during winter months.