50 Best American Restaurants in Bend

“Best outside, dog friendly seating in town. vast menu to satisfy a large group of different pallette preferences. Servers there are attentive, kind and rock it out so well with such a busy establishment. No wonder why I visit here all the time to meetup with friends. I'm NEVER disappointed when I leave and they really do have the best scones in town.“

“The Rustic Kale salad was soooo delicious with an amazing lemon vinaigrette dressing. Tried to create at home in Albuquerque but impossible. A delicious memory!“

“Delicious food pleasant service well done“

“We had great service today. However the halibut was overcooked and the famous chocolate cake was dry and tasteless. I don’t know what has changed, but this used to be my go to restaurant. Tonight I was disappointed.“

“Dandy's, categorically, makes the finest burger in all of Bend, and fits squarely within the top 5 burgers I've ever had -- and I fancy myself a burger connoisseur. The fries, tots, & onion rings are of equal quality, and the shakes are also divine.

Even though I had to move away what feels like ages ago (I miss Bend so much), I still think about the era of my life in which I was fortunate enough to live 5 minutes from here. The old school drive-in vibe, with carhops to match, is something that no one these days can replicate. This place is a time capsule, and I truly hope that it continues surviving and thriving.

SO much love to Dandy's! My only critique is that you don't have a location nearer to Seattle, and that I have to travel so far to get to you. I quite literally dream of returning soon!“

“Best diner, chicken fried steak and service in bend oregon hands down �. Don't stop doing what yall do“

“The food was great today! I loved the beet salad and my husband loved the linguine. I'd give an overall higher rating but it was very clear the hostess didn't want to be there and was quite unhappy. I know we all have bad days, but she made us feel like we were a bother. Just a simple reminder that all facets of the staff affect the overall feeling.“

“10/25/26 Popped in and tried the applesauce cake donut, pretty sure it’s seasonal for the fall. I bought two, one to share with my son, but it’s so good I’m eating both! He will never know 😁. I had the first one fresh and am eating the second a couple days later and it still tastes amazing.
Yummy donuts to start the day or for an afternoon snack.“

“I Love this place! Personable, great coffee and good food.“

“friendly staff, omg delicious food and smoothies. cool art and toy dinosaurs to boot!“

“If you are looking for the best, most diverse, most distinguished, and most delicious food recommendations for Bend and Central Oregon, The Bend Foodie is source for you. From Thai to tacos, The Bend Foodie does an exceptional job evaluating and explaining the food and dining for the area. Could not recommend him enough!“

“Favorite neighborhood gathering place. Great service, food and drink!“

“Soo tasty you wouldn’t know it’s vegan.“

“The Fresh Squeezed NA IPA is crazy good. very close to the original.“

“We ate here with our friends and ate at the bar. We had a great time and Brian was awesome! I enjoyed the dumpling appetizer and the seared scallops and my husband thought the foie gras and branzino were tasty. The cocktails were creative as well.“

“The place has several things to do as adults and kids. Outdoor space is today. Upstairs balcony has great views. I ordered chicken and waffles. My chicken was undercooked/raw in spots. The waffles addressed it immediately and replaced the chicken beat with a chicken tender. (My choice). Much better. Overall, great service.“

“We came to work in Oregon for Geothermal Energy, stayed in LaPine and for work trip finally we ended our trip @ BosTaurus they made us feel like kings the Chef came and turned us on to some deliciousness, makes it really hard to go back home thank you guys for your great food and hospitality“

“We absolutely loved the food. It was fire. The service was top notch! We will be back. I only have one gripe and that was they didn’t have hoodies in stock so I could rock it and tell everyone“

“This place happened to be across from Thump Coffee, and I wanted a real breakfast instead of carby pastries. I ordered four scrambled eggs, a la carte, and the hostess nicely suggested a side veggie dish, which was fantastic! It had brocolli, sweet peppers and brussells sprouts, all cooked until a bit crisp, super healthy and delish. I will come back and try lunch or dinner. Bravo team!“

“Flights wine bar cultivates the perfect wine tasting atmosphere! The sommelier, Kelsey, pairs the perfect flights to pair with their amazing food! Definitely recommend for a date night or girls night! We love Flights!“

“So delicious. Fabulous customer service. Great atmosphere. Highly recommend!“

“Great solid menu. Prices are reasonable for Bend and the food never disappoints, the best thing though is they are open later so you don't feel rushed. A regular go-to for us!“

“DELICIOUS!!!!! MUST HAVE MORE TOTS SOON! <3“

“Marci at the front register was extremely welcoming!!! She helped us with some of the questions we had and also gave great recommendations of the food options. Cafe Yumm was super clean and organized….even the bathrooms were clean!! I would highly recommend Cafe Yumm because their food was delicious and had a great variety of food.“

“The food and service are just as great as the original location.“

“We're from out of town, decided we wanted some breakfast. Wow some of the friendliest people, they made our whole day!The food was so good, the potatoes were nothing like we've had before.“

“Nice place. Clean. Service took seconds. We ordered the stew and rueben. Pouline fries/ corn beef as well. All of it was delicious. The stew was thick and hearty. Tri tip and potatoes in every bite. The Rueben was hearty and well made. Marble rye for the bread. Onion rings were on point. And the soda bread. Perfect!“

“The food, the drinks, and the ambiance are absolutely amazing! The ONLY thing that tops all of that, is Richard's amazing beard.“

“Might be called a dive bar, but it's a fun place! Cindy, Jeremy, and the Thursday night bartender are amazing, sweet, and fun staff. G
Strong pours! We go there for their French toast and tacos on Tacos THURSDAYS! Great tacos! Also, video slots are available.
We're gay and they don't give a shit! Super staff!“

“Incredible food. Amazing staff. There was not a single negative. We will be back!!“

“OMG!!! I’m so thankful we came here ~ Rebecca, our server was AHmazing!! The food was excellent, huge portions & the fries … beyond good! Reasonably priced, relaxed and cozy!! When in Bend … eat here!!“

“Just all around awesome pizza. I'm extremely picky with pizza and this is by far the best I've ever had every time. can't forget about them garlic truffle fries too. Staff always pleasant 😊“

“The Yumm! sauce is what it’s all about!“

“Some of the most authentic German food and beer I have had in the States. The Schweinshaxe can feed 3 people and its delicious. Food: 5/5. Ambiance not so much..Where's the German music? A German bier garten environment with American pop music?? C'mon, German music would be more appropriate... Always played in all other German restaurants I've been to in the US...“

“Gorgeous spot! Highly recommend this club!“

“Very good dinner! Very nice atmosphere and great people“

“Our waiter was great and offered to take our photo. I heard him ask other customers also.“

“Haven't been here in 10+ years! Delicious food, friendly and quick service! Shoutout to their employee, Katie, who helped me decide on a dish, then brought me some chips and queso for fun! Much love for your intuitiveness! ❤“

“Love Brother Jon’s. Some of the best fish & chips in Bend. Also love their Jalapeño artichoke dip“

“We were there within one hour of closing so the crowd was small, so I can't review how the busy time would be. Our service and food were great and always look forward to eating at The Original Pancake House. Our first time eating at this one in Bend and hope to again sometime.“

“The entire experience was top notch; the food was possibly among the best I've ever had; service & atmosphere were terrific, & the view at sunset was truly amazing. I couldn't believe I'd lived in Central Oregon for as long as I had, & had only just heard about this experience. My wife was so impressed, she can't wait to do it again.“

“A family connection with the most amazing staff, this is truly where they always know your name.“

“Just wanna say how good the service is everytime we have breakfast at Elmer's on Capitol Blvd. Rosemary is the only one that helps us out everytime and we love her a ton. Always our go to place for breakfast. Thank-you Rosemary for your 10 out 10 service.“

“Come for the brisket, stay for the beer and trivia. Or stand-up! Comedy in Bend is a thing.“

“Great service. Great price. Wonderful burger and fries“

“When we have uber nights, we mostly love coming here for the pool and giant jenga, while drinking, of course! 😁 The bartender was great too! I'd go into more detail, but I'm a few drinks in... so... give JC's a shot! Pun mildly intended!“

“Perhaps the best breakfast in town. They serve breakfast well into the evening and as someone who loves breakfast but never eats it in the morning i am so grateful! Ian made a bomb eggs benedict. I would put a picture but i already ate it so fast lol. So flavorful and I love everyone here. Very chill vibes and one of my new favorite places to go after work. To top it off they have karaoke on Sundays! Yay“

“Stopped by here for dinner fairly late on a Sunday night after we stopped somewhere else that wasn't serving anything but fried food. My boyfriend and I both got burgers and they were super tasty. The sweet potato fries were also some of the best I've had at a restaurant. They had Georgetown Bodhizafa on tap which is hard to find out and about and it's one of our favorite beers. Bartender was friendly and checked up on us often. Recommend this bar for sure!!“

“Trying this place out for the first time. Pretty much what you'd expect, a few extra shady clientele, but its a bar so... Great service from the dark haired girl. She was very nice and made a good drink. Overall, the place is kinda small, but nice friendly atmosphere. I'll be back.“

“They do a Goth / 80’s night - Catacombs. Check it out!“