Where to Eat: Best Restaurants In Central Oregon

Food Truck Guide

Food trucks have become a staple of Central Oregon dining. Beers on tap, pet and friendly, and a variety of eats—what more can you ask for? Our picks: 

• Midtown Yacht Club, Midtown Bend (Israeli, Mexican)
• The Barn, Sisters (Brunch, BBQ, Mexican)
• The Podski, Box Factory/Old Mill (Mexican, Southern)
• River's Place, East Side Bend (Southern, Thai)
• On Tap, East Side Bend (Mexican, BBQ)
• The Bite, Tumalo (Sushi, Pizza)
• General Duffy's, Redmond (American, Italian)
• Wild Ride, Redmond (Mexican, Pizza)
• The Office at Silver Moon, Bend (Pizza, Tacos)
• Ponch's Place, West Bend (Mexican, Chinese)
• Century Commons, Sunriver, (American, Mexican, Greek)
• Ballers & Brews, Bend
• Base Camp, Bend
  

Breakfast Guide

For breakfast (or brunch), enjoy local favorites:

• McKay Cottage, Bend
• Burrito Sunrise, Downtown Bend
• Jackson's Corner, Downtown Bend
• Cafe Sintra, Downtown Bend & Sunriver
• Sparrow Bakery, Northwest Crossing Bend
• The Lemon Tree, Downtown Bend
• Hot Lava Bakery, Sunriver
• Haven Bagel, East side, Westside Bend
• Cafe Des Chutes, Central Bend
• Chow, Westside Bend
• Brand 44, Terrebonne
• Blissful Spoon, Downtown Bend
• Laurie's Grill, Central Bend
• One Street Down, Redmond
• Mo's Egg House, Redmond
  

Family Guide

Dining with the entire family? We've got you covered:

• Pacific Pizza and Brew, Westside Bend
• Bend Brewing Co., Downtown Bend (Burgers, Salads, Tacos)
• Cascade Lakes Brewing, Redmond, Eastside Bend (Salads, Sandwiches, Nachos)
• Sunriver Brewing, East Side Bend & Sunriver (Salads, Sandwiches)
• Blondie’s, Sunriver (Pizza)
• Grace & Hammer, Redmond (Pizza)
• Blue Eyes Burgers & Fries, East Side Bend
• Lifty's, (Sand Volleyball, Burgers, Shareable Plates)
• Chulita’s, Sunriver (Tacos, Agua Frescas)
  

Taco Guide

Central Oregon is known for its beer, but tacos are becoming just as popular around here. For some of the best tacos and beers on tap, check out:

• Barrio, Midtown Yacht Club
• El Sancho, Midtown
• Parrilla Grill, West Side Bend
• Sopa Mexican, River's Place Tap House, Dogwood
• Hablo Tacos, East Side Bend
• Westside Tacos, Redmond
• Papi Chulos, Box Factory Bend
• Taco Salsa, West Side Bend
  

Date Night

Central Oregon isn't just breweries and food truck pods, it's also home to many dining options perfect for celebrating love:

• Lady Bird, Old Mill Bend (Trendy Hotspot)
• Dear Irene, Downtown Bend (Upscale Dining)
• Bos Taurus, Downtown Bend (Steakhouse)
• Oishi, Redmond (Sushi, Japanese)
• Feast Food Co, Redmond (Locally Inspired)
• Marcello's Cucina, Sunriver (Italian)
• Sen Thai, Downtown Bend (Noodles, Hot Pot)
• Rancher Butcher Chef, Westside Bend
• Ariana, Westside Bend
• Rosemary and Fox, Downtown Bend
• The Hudson, Downtown Bend
• Zydeco, Downtown Bend

Breweries & Cider

A fan favorite in Central Oregon? Breweries and watering holes. For brews, we recommend:

• Bevel Craft Brewing, Bend
• Bend Brewing Co., Bend
• Crux Fermentation Project, Bend
• Monkless Belgian Ales, Bend
• Sunriver Brewing, Bend  & Sunriver
• Wild Ride Brewing, Redmond & Prineville
• Three Creeks Brewing, Sisters

If cider's more your style, try:

• Tumalo Cider Company, Tumalo/Sisters
• Bend Cider Company, Bend
  

Cocktails & Wine

For cocktails and tastings, check out:

• San Simon, Downtown Bend
• Craker Lake Spirits, Bend & Tumalo
• Gompers Distilling, Redmond
• Good Drop Wine Shoppe, Downtown Bend
• Bledsoe Family Winery, Box Factory Bend
• Va Piano Vineyards, Old Mill Bend
• Bistro Colette, Westside Bend
• Waypoint, Westside Bend
• Oregon Spirit Distillers, Midtown Bend
• Faith, Hope & Charity Vineyards, Sisters
• Wayfarer Club, Redmond
  

Dine With The Dogs

Central Oregon offers many dining options where you can bring the dogs. Take the dogs to most breweries and food truck pods for first class, dog dining service (indoor and outdoor!), including:

• Va Piano Vineyards Tasting Room, Old Mill Bend (Small Plates, Wine)
• Crux Fermentation Project, Bend (Food Trucks, Beer)
• River's Place, East Side Bend (Food Trucks, Beer)
• Spider City Brewing, East Side Bend (Burgers, Beer, Food Trucks)
• Midtown Yacht Club, Midtown Bend (Beer, Food Trucks)
• Bridge 99 Brewery, (Pizza, Beer, Food Trucks)
• Mountain Burger, NWX Bend (Burgers,Cocktails, Milkshakes)
• Blacksmith Public House, Downtown Bend
• Bend Brewing Co., Downtown Bend
• The Grove Bend, Westside Bend