Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Bend by diners
Fine dining in the U.S. isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; instead, it's about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller at the French Laundry unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chef's tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America to choose from, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Bend using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of Aug. 19, 2024.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#29. Chan's Chinese Restaurant
- Rating: 3.3/5 (288 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1005 Southeast 3rd St. Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Pine Tavern Restaurant
- Rating: 3.4/5 (693 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 967 Northwest Brooks St. Bend, Oregon
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Anthony's At The Old Mill District
- Rating: 3.4/5 (447 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 475 Southwest Powerhouse Drive Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Kanpai
- Rating: 3.4/5 (198 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 990 Northwest Newport Ave. Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Pastini
- Rating: 3.5/5 (376 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 375 Southwest Powerhouse Drive Ste 140 Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Italian
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#24. Shinsei Sushi
- Rating: 3.6/5 (229 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 63455 North Hwy 97 Ste 35 Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Korean
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Tumalo Feed Co Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.7/5 (229 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 64619 US-20 Bend, Oregon
- Categories: American, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#22. The Jackalope Grill
- Rating: 3.7/5 (243 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 750 Northwest Lava Road Ste 139 Bend, Oregon
- Categories: French, New American, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Craft Kitchen & Brewery
- Rating: 3.8/5 (247 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 62988 Layton Ave. Ste 103 Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Breweries, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Broken Top Club
- Rating: 3.9/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 62000 Broken Top Drive Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Bars, American, Golf
- Read more on Yelp
#19. CHI Chinese and Sushi Bar
- Rating: 3.9/5 (285 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3118 North Hwy 97 Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Cocktail Bars, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Hola!
- Rating: 4.0/5 (278 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2670 Northeast Hwy 20 Ste 710 Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American, Peruvian
- Read more on Yelp
#17. 900 Wall
- Rating: 4.0/5 (508 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 900 Northwest Wall St. Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Bars, Pizza
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#16. Noi Thai Cuisine - Bend
- Rating: 4.0/5 (834 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 550 Northwest Franklin Ave. Ste 148 Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Thai, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 61419 South Hwy 97 Ste M Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Solomon's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 61240 Skyline Ranch Road Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Desserts, Salad, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Laughing Planet
- Rating: 4.0/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 913 Northeast 3rd St. Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Salad, Vegan, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Brickhouse - Bend
- Rating: 4.0/5 (365 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5 Northwest Minnesota Ave. Bend, Oregon
- Categories: American, Steakhouses, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#11. The Original Pancake House
- Rating: 4.2/5 (218 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1025 Southwest Donovan Ave. Bend, Oregon
- Categories: American, Pancakes
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Pisanos Woodfired Pizza
- Rating: 4.2/5 (290 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 64670 Strickler Ave. Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Pizza
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#9. 5 Fusion & Sushi Bar
- Rating: 4.2/5 (499 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 821 Northwest Wall St. Ste 100 Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
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#8. The Blacksmith Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (461 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 211 Northwest Greenwood Ave. Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Lounges, Steakhouses, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Trattoria Sbandati
- Rating: 4.2/5 (206 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1444 Northwest College Way Ste 4 Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Italian
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#6. Wild Rose Northern Thai Eats
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1413 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 150 Northwest Oregon Ave. Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Thai, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Elevation
- Rating: 4.3/5 (17 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2555 Northwest Campus Village Way Bend, Oregon
- Categories: New American
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#4. Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1405 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 919 Northwest Bond St. Bend, Oregon
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Bos Taurus
- Rating: 4.5/5 (353 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 163 Northwest Minnesota Ave. Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Steakhouses, New American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Spork
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2012 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 937 Northwest Newport Ave. Ste 120 Bend, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican, Asian Fusion, Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Ariana Restaurant
- Rating: 4.6/5 (363 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1304 Northwest Galveston Ave. Bend, Oregon
- Categories: French, Wine Bars, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 299 metros.
