Bend, Oregon’s Best New Restaurants: Spring 2025
Barb Gonzalez
As Bend expands, it’s easier to notice the influence of big cities. However, many newcomer restaurants are prioritizing local fare. Former Portland chef Karl Holl pays homage to his foraging roots by incorporating juniper and sagebrush into his dishes. At nearby Juniper Ridge, the menu’s core ingredients come from local suppliers, with the exception of tender Hokkaido scallops. Restaurateur and TV personality chef Brian Malarky returns to his roots, sharing delicious meat dishes from his family ranch in Tumalo.
The new restaurants on the culinary scene aren’t limited to high-end establishments. Two izakayas have opened, with Yokocho offering street comfort food and Ryoshi Sushi and Izakaya bringing seasonal fish directly from Japan. For those late summer nights when hunger strikes after a sunset hike, Fat Tony’s Pizzeria and Axel’s Taco Shop provide options, being the first eateries in a while to stay open until 10 p.m. and beyond.
For more of Bend’s longtime all-stars, this map should help.
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