Since 2009, blogger Tawna Fenske has penned regular posts for the Bend Adventure Journal featuring insider tips and best-of-Bend spotlights. A fourth-generation Oregonian with more than two decades spent living in Bend, Tawna offers hints to help you make the most of a Bend vacation. Whether you’re looking for the city’s best biscuits and gravy, planning a family hike, or wondering how to safely float the river, you’ll get the scoop with a side order of silly humor. Smile…you’re in Bend.
It's all in the name. Inspired by the classic red sauce joints that made us... 1465 SW Knoll Ave, Bend, OR 97702541.241.2556https://www.nomeitaliano.com
BOSA Food & Drink is a neighborhood restaurant located inside the historic Bakery Building on... 1005 NW Galveston Ave, Bend, OR 97703541.241.2727https://www.bosabend.com
Featuring two premiere, farm-to-table restaurants, Ranch House and Range Restaurant and Bar, dining at Brasada... 16986 SW Brasada Ranch Rd, Powell Butte, OR 97753541.526.6869https://www.brasada.com/bend-oregon-dining/?utm_source=visitbend.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=dining
Dinner at Trattoria Sbandati off of Mt. Washington Drive in northwest Bend is a truly... 1444 NW College Wy, Bend, OR 97703541.306.6825http://trattoriasbandati.com/
Located on Bond Street in Bend's downtown, Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails features Northwest cuisine with... 919 NW Bond St, Bend, OR 97703541.312.2899http://www.zydecokitchen.com/
Located in a craftsman bungalow on the Westside of Bend you’ll find Ariana, an intimate... 1304 NW Galveston Ave, Bend, OR 97703541.330.5539http://www.arianarestaurantbend.com/
Bos Taurus is a boutique, chef-driven American steakhouse located in the heart of downtown Bend.... 163 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend, OR 97703541.241.2735http://www.bostaurussteak.com/
Brickhouse Steak & Seafood is located in the former Bend firehouse, a historical building situated... 5 NW Minnesota, Bend, OR 97703541.728.0334https://bend.brickhousesteakhouse.com/
Nestled alongside the Deschutes River, the Old Mill District is home to an eclectic mix of restaurants,... 450 SW Powerhouse Dr, Bend, OR 97702541.312.0131https://www.oldmilldistrict.com/
Everything you need is right here at Pronghorn Resort. Adventure awaits you with a full-service... 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr, Bend, OR 97701541.693.5365https://pronghornresort.com/
The Jackalope Grill, located in downtown Bend on Lava Road between Minnesota and Oregon Streets... 750 NW Lava Rd, Suite 139, Bend, OR 97703541.318.8435http://www.jackalopegrill.com/