Highest-rated restaurants in Bend by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Bend, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#30. Abe Capanna's Detroit Pan Pizza + Italian
- Rating: 4.5/5 (86 reviews)
- Address: 566 Southwest Mill View Way Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Pizza, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#29. That Guy's Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 61147 South Hwy 97 Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Sandwiches, Beer Bar, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#28. A Broken Angel
- Rating: 4.5/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1124 Northwest Newport Ave. @ the Pantry Spoken Moto Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Vegan, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Planker Sandwiches
- Rating: 4.5/5 (460 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 824 Northwest Wall St. Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Dudley's Bookshop Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 135 Northwest Minnesota Ave. Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Bookstores, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Ariana Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (352 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1304 Northwest Galveston Ave. Bend, Oregon
- Categories: French, Wine Bars, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#24. McKay Cottage Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1528 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 62910 O B Riley Road Ste 340 Bend, Oregon
- Categories: American, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Kefi Fast Fresh Mediterranean
- Rating: 4.5/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 20520 Robal Lane Ste 120 Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Mediterranean, Greek
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Valentine's Deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 555 Northwest Arizona Ave. Ste 25 Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Bend-O Bento Japanese Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1375 Southeast Wilson Ave. Ste 105 Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Japanese, Vegetarian, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Blissful Spoon
- Rating: 4.5/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 65 Northwest Newport Ave. Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Bo's Falafel
- Rating: 4.5/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 70 Southwest Century Drive Ste 120 Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Falafel, Sandwiches, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Maki Maki Sushi
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 745 Northwest Columbia St. Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Poke, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Rancher Butcher Chef
- Rating: 4.5/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2838 Northwest Crossing Drive Ste 120 Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Steakhouses, Butcher
- Read more on Yelp
#16. The Lemon Tree
- Rating: 4.5/5 (505 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 718 Northwest Franklin Ave. Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Midtown Yacht Club
- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1661 Northeast 4th St. Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Beer Bar, Food Court
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Dear Irene
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 926 Northwest Brooks St. Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Lively Up Yourself
- Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Address: 1661 Northeast 4th St. Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Vegan, Food Trucks, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Active Culture
- Rating: 4.5/5 (311 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 285 Northwest Riverside Blvd. Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Vegetarian, Salad, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Big Ski's Pierogis
- Rating: 5.0/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 536 Northwest Arizona Ave. Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Polish
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Tacos Pihuamo
- Rating: 5.0/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 950 Southeast 3rd St. Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Cuban Kitchen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (182 reviews)
- Address: 1600 Northeast 3rd St. Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Cuban
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Salud Raw Food
- Rating: 5.0/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 431 Northwest Franklin Ave. Ste 150 Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Live/Raw Food
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Americana
- Rating: 5.0/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 536 Northwest Arizona Ave. Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Manzanita Grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 1125 Northeast 2nd St. Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Sandwiches, Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#5. The Corndog Company
- Rating: 5.0/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Bangers & Brews - Westside
- Rating: 5.0/5 (1185 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1288 Southwest Simpson Ave. Ste A Bend, Oregon
- Categories: German, Argentine, Gastropubs
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Toasty
- Rating: 5.0/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 536 Northwest Arizona Ave. Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Vegan, Food Trucks, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Roundabout Books
- Rating: 5.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 900 Northwest Mt Washington Drive Ste 110 Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Bookstores, Cafes, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Flights Wine Bar
- Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 1444 Northwest College Way Ste 1 Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Wine Bars, Beer, Wine & Spirits, American
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
