Dear Irene: A modern dining experience in downtown Bend
Our mission is to provide a dining experience that delights and surprises from the first moment to the final bite. There is an energy here that will draw you in and keep you coming back to explore the endlessly creative and everchanging, innovative offerings. Here at Dear Irene, you will find our hospitality is timelessly upscale and elegant with a uniquely personalized approach in an intimate and vibrant setting. Photography by Tambi Lane.
SAMPLE MENU
DRINKS
DEAR IRENE
Belvedere vodka, lustau blanc,
house castelvetrano olive brine, celery bitters
AL PASTOR MEZCALITA
Blanco tequila, union mezcal, ancho verde,
pineapple, lime, al pastor spice, fire bitters, tajin
SPICE & EVERYTHING NICE
Appleton estates rum, lairds apple bib,
allspice dram, honey, lemon, angostura bitters
GROWING OLDER BUT NOT UP
Old forester 100 bourbon, monkey shoulder scotch,
branca menta, PX sherry, kola, orange bitters
CAFE CON MAIZ
Tequila, union mezcal, coffee liqueur, nixta elote,
cold brew, chocolate bitters, roasted corn husk
NOGRONI ZERO ABV
Ish london botanical, giffard red aperitif,
lyres vermouth rosso, orange bitters
SOUTH OF HOUSTON
Wild turkey 101 rye, aperol, amaro meletti,
cocchi di torino vermouth, dolin dry vermouth
GOODNIGHT IRENE
Maison rouge vsop cognac, strega,
cardamaro, angostura and orange bitters
FOOD
CITRUS, BURRATA & PROSCIUTTO SALAD
Blood and cara cara orange, burrata, prosciutto, fennel, mint, pomegranate vinaigrette, toasted pistachio
KING SALMON TARTARE
Sweet drop peppers, capers, shallots, agrumato lemon oil,
toasted pinenuts, meyer lemon, maldon salt
LAMB DUMPLINGS
Umpqua valley lamb, sichuan peppercorn, black vinegar,
chili crisp, micro cilantro, sesame
CAST IRON PRAWNS
Gochujang, olive oil, garlic confit, cilantro, lemon, M’s Bakery baguette
DUCK CONFIT
Balsamic braised beluga lentils, crispy brussels sprouts, port reduction
OREGON DUNGENESS CRAB ARANCINI
Hand-picked dungeness crab, arborio rice,
calabrian chili lemon aioli, parmesan, chives
SHORT RIBS
Roasted bone marrow, rainbow marble potatoes,
swiss chard, baby carrots, green peppercorn sauce
WHOLE GREEK TAI SNAPPER
Vietnamese glaze, crispy shallots, thai basil, cilantro,
fresno chili, grilled lime, lemongrass, ginger
CANNOLI TIRAMISU
Ricotta, mascarpone, luxardo cherries, chocolate chips, pistachios
MODERN DINING & CURATED BAR
926 NW Brooks, Downtown Bend
dearirenebend.com | @dearirenebend
Tuesday-Saturday 4:30 p.m. to close | 21+ only
