Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Bend / Deschutes County

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Bend / Deschutes County? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

South Bend Bistro

4.9

4.9 (1165)

$31 to $50

American

Sunriver

About the restaurant

South Bend Bistro is a fine dining establishment located in Sunriver, Oregon. You can expect a high level of creativity and flavor in any dish you choose. Chef Scott Phillips has created a menu that showcases locally sourced ingredients, letting their freshness and quality of preparation shine. The menu, along with warm and professional service, a cozy ambience, and great wine list have made South Bend Bistro a hidden gem since 2004.

Top review

Ron

Dined 1 day ago

A "top of the line" dining place. Worth the price.

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4.9

4.9 (113)

$31 to $50

American

Black Butte Ranch

About the restaurant

Closed to new reservations for the season; check back in early March 2025!

Offering a unique setting amongst the pines, surrounded by Lake Creek, in beautiful Camp Sherman.
A truly one of a kind culinary experience, with both inside and outside dining.

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Nancy

Dined on Oct 31, 2024

Excellent, creative meal with family style presentation. We recommend this restaurant.

Pine Tavern Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (1681)

$30 and under

American

Bend

About the restaurant

For over 82 years we have been offering steaks broiled to perfection, delicious soups prepared daily, and an array of classics and daily specials using only the freshest, Pacific NW regional ingredients. Come savor the tradition, our warm hospitality, courteous and accommodating service, and unpretentious ambiance.

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Jeffrey

Dined 4 days ago

Wonderful dining experience. The ambiance is one of a kind, the food excellent and the service was friendly, efficient and professional. We’ll be back!

Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge

4.7

4.7 (385)

$30 and under

American

Bend

About the restaurant

Welcome to Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge, where celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey and his brother James bring a slice of their Central Oregon ranching heritage to Bend. Our 'modern cowboy' restaurant & bar with its wood-fired oven, semi-private canvas tent dining, and a vibrant outdoor patio, perfectly embodies Oregon's majestic outdoors.

Our menu, deeply rooted in ranch-to-plate traditions, showcases beef & produce from our nearby Tumalo ranch. With an onsite butcher shop and smoker, we utilize every part of the animal, delivering high-quality steaks and inventive dishes at friendly prices. Favorites include our Happy Hour Texas Toast Smash Burger, Whole Snapper and Beef Tongue Tostadas, all to be enjoyed alongside cocktails, mocktails local beers, and PNW wines.

Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge also serves as a dynamic venue for private events, from intimate dinners to grand celebrations. Join us for a dining experience that celebrates the culinary heritage of Central Oregon.

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Alisha

Dined 1 day ago

Been here multiple times and is always a pleasure. I love to try different foods and flavors and this place is spot on. Food is cooked to perfection and their steak is amazing -never had something I didn’t like! Exceptional service that always comes with a smile. Plus it has such a vibe, it’s exciting without being overly loud. You won’t leave disappointed. It is my favorite place!!

the Hook & Plow - Bend

4.6

4.6 (287)

$31 to $50

American

Bend

About the restaurant

Welcome to the Hook & Plow. We are a farm to table restaurant. We source everything to be organic and local as much as possible, with our main focus on products from the pacific north west and central Oregon. We are a chef driven restaurant, making everything from scratch and featuring seasonal items .

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Sophia

Dined 3 days ago

Always happy with the great food and service at Hook and Plow.

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Washington Dining & Cocktails

4.7

4.7 (1242)

$30 and under

American

Bend

About the restaurant

Washington Dining & Cocktails combines traditional with swanky and rustic with industrial for a welcoming feel. We feature neighborhood cuisine in a traditional American style, as well as beer, wine and cocktails served in the bar. The Culinary Director, John Gurnee, has created a consistent and approachable menu with some fun twists, like daily specials, a raw seafood bar and salads you can build yourself with a variety of toppings. The kids' menu also gives families better options for healthy food and appealing choices for their children.

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JODY

Dined 2 days ago

Went to celebrate my husband‘s birthday because Washington Grill always has a great food and great service. My husband had the chicken sandwich and I had the gnocchi and both were outstanding. A sweet touch was the hot donuts delivered for his birthday dessert and as requested, they did not sing to him. We hate being sung to🤣. Love this place!

Mountain Burger

4.6

4.6 (149)

$30 and under

American

Bend

About the restaurant

We are reinventing the iconic American burger joint by offering locally sourced ingredients, meat and plant based alternatives, in a friendly, full service, comfortable atmosphere, with healthy salads, creative cocktails, good community, and a mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable dining.

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JenniferVIP

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

We love Mountain Burger! Food and milkshakes are outstanding. Service is always friendly and quick.

DRAKE-Downtown Bend

4.4

4.4 (1780)

$30 and under

American

Bend

About the restaurant

Drake, Downtown Bend is a traditional with a twist restaurant offering a delicious dining experience in a comfortable environment. From classic, nostalgic flavors to new and creative dishes, we cook food that is sometimes elegant and always honest. Just as important as the food is the way you feel when you're here.

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BrianVIP

Dined 7 days ago

We had a terrific brunch at Drake, which was our first time in the Bend area. Seth was our server; he was very helpful and accommodating. A good stop to great some good food in Bend!

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Popular dish

Fried Chicken & Waffles

Popular dish

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Popular dish

Carlton Farms Pork Chop

Ranch House at Brasada Ranch

4.5

4.5 (355)

$30 and under

American

Bend

About the restaurant

Ranch House is an intimate, friendly retreat overlooking the Central Oregon high desert and Cascade peaks. We are committed to living off the land through close relationships with local farmers, foragers and purveyors, as well as wineries, and utilizing the most flavorful ingredients the season brings. The Ranch House menus evoke "ranch style" comfort food-yet there is nothing country diner about these meals. Our Culinary Team makes sure that every creative dish is fresh, excellent, and made from locally-sourced ingredients.

Ranch House is open to all – Brasada Ranch members and guests, and the general public.

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Cindi

Dined on Nov 28, 2024

We went for LUNCH. The food was very good....especially the CHICKEN WINGS. Service was OUTSTANDING. We had my mom with dementia with us and our waitress was so sweet and patient and VERY attentive. We could not have asked for better service. The venue is simply PERFECT!!! We had a gorgeous view of the mountains. It was seriously a VERY NICE and RELAXING experience and my husband & I agreed we will certainly go back.

Greg's Grill

4.1

4.1 (969)

$30 and under

American

Bend

About the restaurant

Owners Greg & Teresa Hubert opened Greg's Grill in the spring of 2007. Their long history in the restaurant industry and passion for excellent service and great food led them to create a beautiful restaurant that reflects their high standards and attention to detail.
Situated in the heart of the historic Old Mill District of Bend Oregon, Greg's Grill sits amidst the bustle of movie theaters, art galleries and restaurants.
A lively place for any occasion, it offers a variety of foods with an emphasis on contemporary Northwest cuisine to include rotisserie prime rib, choice-cut steaks, seafood, and chicken cooked to perfection.
Inside, Northwest style architecture utilizes natural materials and floor-to-ceiling windows, which overlook beautifully landscaped patios, the Deschutes River and the Cascade mountain range. Greg's Grill is a comfortable place to sit and enjoy good times with friends and family.

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Ann

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

Food seemed a little lacking in flavors. Calamari was bland as was fish and chips. However, Chowder was great.

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