Restaurant Guide

Welcome to the Bend Magazine dining guide, featuring the best restaurants in Central Oregon. Use our online resource to guide your exploration of Central Oregon’s vibrant culinary scene. Discover a new restaurant, find what dishes and drinks our editors recommend and easily compare and contrast offerings based on our filters that allow you to sort by food type, location and other attributes like beer and wine offerings. The restaurant guide includes establishments that have been visited and vetted by our staff. Those with our editor’s pick symbol have been recognized as having attained notable excellence in customer experience and execution. Find great places to eat in Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Prineville, Madras and Maupin.

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Ak’s Tea Room at the Redmond Hotel, Homestyle, Redmond
This quaint, British tea room serves authentic cream teas, pastries and sandwiches. Famous are its freshly baked scones in scrumptious flavor combinations, such as blueberry white chocolate chip or lemon ginger. Nestled in the Historic Redmond Hotel, AK’s Tea Room serves afternoon and high teas.
525 SW 6th St., Redmond, 541-322-3263

Ak’s is open from 10 am-4 pm from Tuesday to Saturday. Sundays have more relaxed hours, being open from 11 am-3 pm, and they are closed on Mondays.
Diego’s Spirited Kitchen, Mexican, Redmond
A favorite in Redmond, this Mexican-fusion joint puts its own spin on tradition. Exhibits A and B: pork carnitas ravioli and Creole barbecue shrimp. The dining experience isn’t complete without a “Rules” margarita and housemade guac.
447 SW 6th St., Redmond, 541-316-2002
Oishi, Sushi, Redmond
Japanese for “delicious,” Oishi offers an extensive menu with more than 100 items, meaning that most anything you want on a roll—they’ve got it. Housed in a corner of the old Redmond Hotel, the kitchen cooks up more than just sushi with udon noodles and rice dishes that live up to the name.
511 SW 6th St., Redmond, 541-548-3035
One Street Down Cafe, Homestyle, Redmond
Coffee? Check. Cozy? Check. For quality brunch, this quaint café hits the spot and serves a different benedict every day of the week. Take your pick of scrambles and sandwiches made from scratch, just like grandma’s, alongside a cup of your new favorite fancy coffee.
124 SW 7th St., Redmond, 541-647-2341
Smith Rock Brewing, Brewpub, Redmond
Smith Rock Brewing has the best of both worlds—a solid, affordable menu and a well-rounded tap list. This consistently rotating list includes two or three of Smith Rock’s brews, accompanied by several guest beers, some local and some not. Expect salads, burgers, pizza and sandwiches that will satisfy the whole family.
546 NW 7th St., Redmond, 541-279-7005
Terrebonne Depot, American Bistro, Redmond
Stationed in an historic depot that once served the Oregon Trunk Railroad, Terrebonne Depot pays homage to its state by highlighting locally-grown ingredients. It serves a bit of everything, from burgers and pizza to hearty meat entrées of the Northwest: elk, buffalo, salmon and more. The Depot even packs to-go orders in picnic baskets for those on their way to an adventure.
400 NW Smith Rock Way, Terrebonne, 541-548-5030
Thai O, Asian, Redmond
This father-and-son duo serves the most delicious Thai food in a simple atmosphere (read: strip mall) in Central Oregon. Patrons will find all the preparations offered on a typical Thai menu in Oregon—and will find them fresh and well-executed.
974 SW Veterans Way., Redmond, 541-548-4883
Wild Ride Brewing, Brewpub, Redmond
When Wild Ride decided to focus solely on brewing, they staked out some parking lot space for food carts to take up residence. Grab a pint inside while you wait for food from Food Fellas, The Jerk Kings or Wubba’s BBQ Shack.
332 SW 5th St., Redmond, 541-516-8544

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