Christian's Central Oregon Guide
Food
Recommended dining in Prineville, Redmond, Bend, Sisters and other areas of Central Oregon.
Excellent family friendly restaurant with top-notch food and service! Great place for lunch or dinner all times of the year. They have a great outdoor patio for warmer days.
When you're there, read the Wild West history of this location outlined on their menu!
15 locals recommend
Dillon's Grill
142 NE 5th StExcellent family friendly restaurant with top-notch food and service! Great place for lunch or dinner all times of the year. They have a great outdoor patio for warmer days.
When you're there, read the Wild West history of this location outlined on their menu!
A sister restaurant to Dillon's, Club Pioneer is the classier version of Dillon's. Club Pioneer offers a great menu with fresh seafood and local beef. Their decor inside speaks to the rich western culture that is still alive in Prineville.
Definitely recommend this place for a great meal!
17 locals recommend
Club Pioneer
1851 NE 3rd StA sister restaurant to Dillon's, Club Pioneer is the classier version of Dillon's. Club Pioneer offers a great menu with fresh seafood and local beef. Their decor inside speaks to the rich western culture that is still alive in Prineville.
Definitely recommend this place for a great meal!
The Sandwich Factory
277 NE Court StGreat spot for a quick lunch on your way to or from an adventure!
Great spot for pizza and craft beer! They have games, a small theatre and large spaces for families and groups.
9 locals recommend
Crooked River Brewing
420 N Main StGreat spot for pizza and craft beer! They have games, a small theatre and large spaces for families and groups.
Great hang out and spot for lots of local craft beers. They often have live music!
30 locals recommend
General Duffy's Waterhole
404 SW Forest AveGreat hang out and spot for lots of local craft beers. They often have live music!
Forget something? Ran out of beer or wine? Ran out of cream for coffee? They've got you covered to save you a trip into town. Also a convenient place to grab hot deli food or a sandwich.
Powell Butte Country Store Inc
13673 OR-126Forget something? Ran out of beer or wine? Ran out of cream for coffee? They've got you covered to save you a trip into town. Also a convenient place to grab hot deli food or a sandwich.
One of our favorite places in Bend to enjoy a meal outside by the river. Great beer, great food and a relaxing Bend vibe.
100 locals recommend
Bend Brewing Company
1019 NW Brooks StOne of our favorite places in Bend to enjoy a meal outside by the river. Great beer, great food and a relaxing Bend vibe.
Another great place in Prineville. They have delicious food and drinks. They partner with a local bakery for their breads/buns etc. and frequently have house-made baked goods. Check them out!
The Waterhole Tavern
1265 NW Lamonta RdAnother great place in Prineville. They have delicious food and drinks. They partner with a local bakery for their breads/buns etc. and frequently have house-made baked goods. Check them out!
Now called Golden Coffee Company (AirBnb hasn't updated), this is a great place in Prineville for a nice cup of coffee. They serve Sisters Coffee and have wonderful seasonal drinks. A very welcoming and relaxing atmosphere to recharge from a day of shopping in downtown Prineville.
Foundry Four Coffee + Whiskey
129 NW 4th StNow called Golden Coffee Company (AirBnb hasn't updated), this is a great place in Prineville for a nice cup of coffee. They serve Sisters Coffee and have wonderful seasonal drinks. A very welcoming and relaxing atmosphere to recharge from a day of shopping in downtown Prineville.
Great spot for a cold beer and some grub from one of the awesome food carts.
Corral Tap Room & Food Carts
Great spot for a cold beer and some grub from one of the awesome food carts.
Great place in Redmond for coffee, snack or a cold beer. Plenty of area to sit and relax or get some work done.
Junction Coffee
Great place in Redmond for coffee, snack or a cold beer. Plenty of area to sit and relax or get some work done.
#1 recommendation in Prineville.
Prineville’s newest place for excellent food, drinks, stellar service and warm atmosphere. Just a few minutes north of Prineville and worth the drive. IG: @blueducksaloon
Blue Duck Saloon
#1 recommendation in Prineville.
Prineville’s newest place for excellent food, drinks, stellar service and warm atmosphere. Just a few minutes north of Prineville and worth the drive. IG: @blueducksaloon
The best BBQ in Crook County, perhaps all of Central Oregon. The use of local juniper for smoking gives this place a unique twist! Yum!
Renegades BBQ
The best BBQ in Crook County, perhaps all of Central Oregon. The use of local juniper for smoking gives this place a unique twist! Yum!
Incredible local brewery in Prineville with tasty cold beers and four different food carts to choose from. They have a sister location in Redmond as well.
Wild Ride Brewing
Incredible local brewery in Prineville with tasty cold beers and four different food carts to choose from. They have a sister location in Redmond as well.
Fun place for an adult beverage. It's also kid-friendly and offers several food truck options. The Mexican food cart is incredible!
Blacksmith Public House
Fun place for an adult beverage. It's also kid-friendly and offers several food truck options. The Mexican food cart is incredible!
Higher-end steakhouse in Prineville. Very inviting atmosphere with excellent food. Perfect for a special occasion or date night.
8 locals recommend
Barney Prine's Steakhouse & Saloon
389 NW 4th StHigher-end steakhouse in Prineville. Very inviting atmosphere with excellent food. Perfect for a special occasion or date night.
The best Mexican restaurant in Central Oregon! Well, we think so anyway. Great food, amazing service, delicious drinks and homemade tortillas and salsa.
16 locals recommend
CARNAVAL MEXICAN GRILL
343 SW 6th StThe best Mexican restaurant in Central Oregon! Well, we think so anyway. Great food, amazing service, delicious drinks and homemade tortillas and salsa.
Xalisco Latin Cuisine
Sightseeing/Things to do
You can see this from the house by looking out towards the NW. 20 minute drive. This is a must if you have never been. If you're an avid hiker and up for a challenge, Misery Ridge will give you a run... Not so much of a hiker? Wander along the river, or take in the views from the parking lot.
Smith Rock was listed as one of Oregon's 7 Wonders...
https://traveloregon.com/things-to-do/destinations/parks-forests-wildlife-areas/smith-rock/
469 locals recommend
Smith Rock State Park
You can see this from the house by looking out towards the NW. 20 minute drive. This is a must if you have never been. If you're an avid hiker and up for a challenge, Misery Ridge will give you a run... Not so much of a hiker? Wander along the river, or take in the views from the parking lot.
Smith Rock was listed as one of Oregon's 7 Wonders...
https://traveloregon.com/things-to-do/destinations/parks-forests-wildlife-areas/smith-rock/
Another must-see and also listed as one of Oregon's 7 Wonders. The Painted Hills is a beautiful roughly hour and a half drive away, just on the other side of the Ochoco Mountains. You won't be disappointed.
69 locals recommend
Painted Hills
37375 Bear Creek RoadAnother must-see and also listed as one of Oregon's 7 Wonders. The Painted Hills is a beautiful roughly hour and a half drive away, just on the other side of the Ochoco Mountains. You won't be disappointed.
Looking to cool off? 35 minutes away is the Prineville Reservoir. Rent a SUP (stand up paddle-board) or kayak in Prineville for the day and relax on the water. Plenty of space on this reservoir to find your own quiet spot to cool off.
14 locals recommend
Prineville Reservoir
Looking to cool off? 35 minutes away is the Prineville Reservoir. Rent a SUP (stand up paddle-board) or kayak in Prineville for the day and relax on the water. Plenty of space on this reservoir to find your own quiet spot to cool off.
Beautiful park with incredible views of famous Smith Rock and the Crooked River
469 locals recommend
Smith Rock State Park
Beautiful park with incredible views of famous Smith Rock and the Crooked River
Tumalo Falls
Crooked River Wetlands Complex
Ochoco Wayside State Park
Awesome view of Prineville!
Meadow Lakes Golf Course
300 SW Meadow Lakes DrGold Course in Prineville
Prineville Golf Club
7120 N E Ochoco HwyPine Theater
216 N Main StHistoric Movie Theater in Prineville
Odem Theater Pub
349 SW 6th StHistoric movie theater in Redmond
Great place to walk along the river. Perfect area for swimming/floating in the summer months!
Drake Park
Great place to walk along the river. Perfect area for swimming/floating in the summer months!
Pilot Butte
Scenic viewpoint in Bend
Lava Lands Visitor Center
58201 US-97Sightseeing outside of Bend
High Desert Museum
59800 US-97Walton Lake, Oregon 97754, USA
Great place to swim or fish, about 1 hour from Prineville
Worth the drive to see the view from Paulina Peak. About 2 hours from Prineville, 45ish min from Bend. Views north to Mt. Hood and south as far as Mt. Shasta.
Paulina Peak, Oregon 97739, USA
Worth the drive to see the view from Paulina Peak. About 2 hours from Prineville, 45ish min from Bend. Views north to Mt. Hood and south as far as Mt. Shasta.
Hiking!
You can see this from the house by looking out towards the NW. 20 minute drive. This is a must if you have never been. If you're an avid hiker and up for a challenge, Misery Ridge will give you a run... Not so much of a hiker? Wander along the river, or take in the views from the parking lot.
Smith Rock was listed as one of Oregon's 7 Wonders...
https://traveloregon.com/things-to-do/destinations/parks-forests-wildlife-areas/smith-rock/
469 locals recommend
Smith Rock State Park
You can see this from the house by looking out towards the NW. 20 minute drive. This is a must if you have never been. If you're an avid hiker and up for a challenge, Misery Ridge will give you a run... Not so much of a hiker? Wander along the river, or take in the views from the parking lot.
Smith Rock was listed as one of Oregon's 7 Wonders...
https://traveloregon.com/things-to-do/destinations/parks-forests-wildlife-areas/smith-rock/
Great spot for a short hike. Enjoy the more flat walking path or take you try and reaching the top of the butte! Great view of Prineville and only 15 min way.
Barnes Butte Trailhead
Great spot for a short hike. Enjoy the more flat walking path or take you try and reaching the top of the butte! Great view of Prineville and only 15 min way.
Beautiful hike to a very interesting geographical wonder in Oregon. About 45 min away and into the Ochoco Mountain Range.
It is said that the pillar was used by Native American's to speak with the sun god.
Steins Pillar Trailhead
Beautiful hike to a very interesting geographical wonder in Oregon. About 45 min away and into the Ochoco Mountain Range.
It is said that the pillar was used by Native American's to speak with the sun god.
This is a great hike. You'll follow the Crooked River out of Prineville to the trailhead and then hike up above the river to Chimney Rock. The Crooked River Gorge is such a beautiful place to drive, walk or just hang out by the river.
Chimney Rock Trail
Chimney Rock TrailThis is a great hike. You'll follow the Crooked River out of Prineville to the trailhead and then hike up above the river to Chimney Rock. The Crooked River Gorge is such a beautiful place to drive, walk or just hang out by the river.
Shopping
Wonderful local shop in downtown Prineville. Great place to find some local made items and a souvenir to remember your time on the High Desert.
Bayberry Lane
341 N Main StWonderful local shop in downtown Prineville. Great place to find some local made items and a souvenir to remember your time on the High Desert.
The Vintage Cottage
341 N Main StDowntown Bend Business Association
916 NW Wall StGreat area for shopping local in Bend
Cascade Village Shopping Center
63455 N Hwy 97Outdoor Mall along the Deschutes River