more photosThe outdoor tables at McKay Cottage restaurant in Bend tend to fill up with diners when the weather grows warmer.
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Satisfy your craving for dining outside
By Jenny Harada, Alandra Johnson and Anna Sowa / The Bulletin
Published: May 30. 2008 4:00AM PSTThe following undoubtedly incomplete list features a selection of local restaurants that offer outside dining options. Information is subject to change.
Mountain views
38 Degrees
Address: 745 Mount Washington Drive, Bend
Contact: 318-8161
Hours: Lunch, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday; Happy hour, 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Dinner, 5:30 p.m. to close nightly.
Type of cuisine: Mediterranean
Description of outdoor seating: Patio and bar deck offer seating for 60. No heating features.
Highlights: Good for enjoying a pitcher of sangria and an assortment of tapas, or small plates, during the summer months. Restaurant managers say that 38 Degrees has some of the best views of the mountains of any of the area’s public, non-resort restaurants. The eatery is considering building an outdoor kitchen, which would make skewers and tapas for outdoor diners.
Blue Olive
Address: 16986 S.W. Brasada Ranch Road, Powell Butte
Contact: 526-6862, http://blueoliverest.net
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily
Type of cuisine: Steakhouse featuring numerous seafood selections
Description of outdoor seating: The large deck at this restaurant, part of Brasada Ranch, can seat about 50 people. The space includes areas that are covered and spaces open to the sun. Diners sit on metal chairs and eat on stone tabletops. Heating is available.
Highlights: The views are stunning, with rolling farmlands framed by the mountains in the distance. It is particularly nice place to watch the sunset. The seating also includes a protective glass wall to keep the wind down. Other nice touches include an outside fireplace, comfy rocking chairs and couch-like seating.
Old Mill Martini Bar
Address: 360 S.W. Powerhouse Dr., Bend
Contact: 389-4900
Hours: 4 p.m. to close daily
Type of cuisine: High-end healthy cuisine
Description of outdoor seating: Second-floor patio with metal tables and chairs.
Highlights: The balcony offers views of the Cascade Mountains in a hip setting.
Terrebonne Depot
Food + Drink
Address: 400 N.W. Smith Rock Way, Terrebonne
Contact: 548-5030
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. weekdays; 11:30 to 9 p.m. weekends.
Type of cuisine: New American
Description of outdoor seating: The only deck in Central Oregon with views of Smith Rock and the Cascades. Seating for 50 people.
Highlights: Captivating views of Smith Rock and the Oregon Cascades. Seating available in both sun and shade, with an occasional train on the nearby tracks.
River or lakeside
Anthony’s at the Old Mill
Address: 475 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend
Contact: 389-8998
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Happy hour, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
Type of cuisine: Pacific Northwestern seafood
Description of outdoor seating: Heat lamps, two large fireplaces and seating for 150 on large, paved patios.
Highlights: Unobstructed views of the Deschutes River and good Old Mill people-watching. Lap blankets are available for those who get a little chilly.
Bend Brewing Company
Address: 1019 N.W. Brooks St., Bend
Contact: 383-1599
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday,
Type of cuisine: Pub fare
Description of outdoor seating: Six outdoor tables, comfortably seating 35 to 40 people. Umbrellas available.
Highlights: With a view of Mirror Pond and trees providing shade from above, the BBC offers quiet and intimate outdoor dining along with its full menu and hand-crafted beer.
The Boathouse Restaurant
Address: 13300 N. U.S. Highway 20, Sisters
Contact: 595-2628
Hours: Lunch 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday; dinner 5 to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday; Sunday lunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ; Sunday barbecue 3 to 7:30 p.m.
Type of cuisine: Northwestern upscale dining; lunch is a little more casual
Description of outdoor seating: 12-15 tables on a dock on Suttle Lake
Highlights: The views are lovely, with the lake, pine trees and abundant wildlife including bald eagles, ducks, geese and osprey. Diners can also watch people fishing and boating on the lake.
Fireside Red, An American Tapas Lounge
Address: 803 S.W. Industrial Way, Suite 202, Bend
Contact: 306-3121
Hours: 11 a.m. to close Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to close Sundays
Type of cuisine: Globally inspired cuisine with various portion sizes and savory flavors, served as an appetizer or with other tapas as a meal
Description of outdoor seating: Spacious view on raised deck that overlooks the Deschutes River, Les Schwab Amphitheater and the Old Mill, with seating for 100.
Highlights: Large umbrellas, heaters, blankets, spacious view from above Old Mill. Southern exposure means all-day sun with a beautiful sunset. Occasional live music.
Greg’s Grill on the Deschutes
Address: 395 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend
Contact: 382-2200
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday to Saturday and some holidays.
Type of cuisine: Northwest Lodge American featuring grilled steaks, rotisserie chicken, fish
Description of outdoor seating: 56 patio dining seats and 12 bar patio dining seats. Large fire pit with seating surrounding it.
Highlights: Located in the Old Mill shopping area; view includes the adjacent Deschutes River as well as Mount Bachelor and all of the surrounding mountains. Outdoor heaters and fire pit.
Pine Tavern Restaurant
Address: 967 NW Brooks St., Bend
Contact: 382-5581
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to close; Sunday, cocktails 4 p.m., dinner 5 p.m. to close
Type of cuisine: Northwestern
Description of outdoor seating: 16 tables seat up to 80 people. Heaters and umbrellas included for the mostly shady patio.
Highlights: Natural shade and lush views of Drake Park and Mirror Pond, where ducks and swans paddle by. During the summer’s Munch & Music festival, the sounds float down the river to diners.
Red Robin
Address: 625 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend
Contact: 382-9234
Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday
Type of cuisine: Gourmet burgers
Description of outdoor seating: 30 seats, most with umbrellas, fit snugly on the outdoor patio
Highlights: Unobstructed view of the Deschutes River, good for people-watching and listening to music events at the Les Schwab Amphitheater.
Gardens, patios and decks
Ariana
Address: 1304 N.W. Galveston Ave., Bend
Contact: 330-5539
Hours: Lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday to Friday; dinner 5 to close Tuesday to Saturday
Type of cuisine: Upscale French, Italian and Spanish cuisine
Description of outdoor seating: Enclosed patio with a high fence; seats about 30 people
Highlights: This restaurant offers full service, complete with white tablecloths, on the patio. The private seating includes lights and torches in a garden-like setting. Heaters are also available when necessary.
Baldy’s Barbeque
Address: 235 S.W. Century Drive, Bend
Contact: 385-7427
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
Type of cuisine: Barbecue
Description of outdoor seating: Roughly 50 seats located on the restaurant’s side patio. Heat lamps are available and half the seats are protected by a sunscreen.
Highlights: This is the first full year the west-side restaurant will have its finished patio available. It’s big enough to hold live music events and a full bar.
Chow
Address: 1110 N.W. Newport Ave., Bend
Contact: 728-0256 or www.chow
bend.com
Hours: Breakfast and lunch, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily; dinner, 5 p.m. to close Thursday to Saturday
Type of cuisine: Rustic, fresh new American style
Description of outdoor seating: Limited outside seating on the deck now, but much larger outside seating section will open within the next few weeks. This will include seating for about 50 people on a patio.
Highlights: The seating is located on about a third of an acre of grass with flowers. The restaurant plans to offer live music as well.
Coyote Creek Cafe
Address: 497 W. U.S. Highway 20 ( Three Winds Shopping Center), Sisters
Contact: 549-9514
Hours: 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Type of cuisine: Northwest cuisine
Description of outdoor seating: The deck holds 32 seats and tables with umbrellas providing shade.
Highlights: A horseshoe pit and lawn and garden surround diners with flowers and planter boxes.
El Caporal East
Address: 2570 N.E. Twin Knolls Drive, Bend
Contact: 318-1492
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Type of cuisine: Mexican
Description of outdoor seating: 24 seats available with umbrella shade.
Highlights: Good for enjoying hot food and cold drinks.
El Jimador
Address: 801 N.W. Wall St., Bend
Contact: 318-1333
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Type of cuisine: Mexican
Description of outdoor seating: 32 seats bordering the restaurant on the corner of Wall Street and Franklin Avenue.
Highlights: Great downtown people-watching, close proximity to Drake Park, where music events and festivals often take place.
Jake’s Diner
Address: 2210 N.E. U.S. Highway 20, Bend
Contact: 382-0118, www.jakesdiner.net
Hours: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday;, 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday
Type of cuisine: American, specializing in breakfast items
Description of outdoor seating: The deck seats about 25 people at five metal-and-glass tables. The area has spots of sun and shade; tables in the sun feature umbrellas.
Highlights: The comfortable, pretty setting includes two water features that bring a nice sound to the area. The seating is far off the road and away from the noise of the highway.
Kebaba
Address: 1004 N.W. Newport Ave., Bend
Contact: 318-6224, www.kebaba.com
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with extended summer hours coming soon.
Type of cuisine: Modern Middle Eastern
Description of outdoor seating: Roughly 40 seats available on the covered deck, front porch and patio below.
Highlights: Trees around this Craftsman-style restaurant offer natural shade, with heat lamps keeping diners warm in the evening. This west-side eatery has limited seating inside, so owners converted the deck into the “Kebubble,” in which plastic walls keep diners warm during the cooler months. Owners say the Kebubble will be taken down once the weather warms up.
Longboard Louie’s
Address: 1254 N.W. Galveston Ave., Bend, and 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend
Contact: 383-2449 west; 383-5889 east
Hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday
Type of cuisine: Mexican
Description of outdoor seating: The west-side location offers at least 50 picnic table seats, while the east-side location has roughly 34 seats at tables, most of which have umbrellas.
Highlights: The west-side location offers natural shade that pairs well with the picnic table seating arrangements. The patio is decorated with old ski gear and twinkling lights.
McKay Cottage
Address: 62910 O.B. Riley Road, Bend
Contact: 383-2697
Hours: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day
Type of cuisine: Casual comfort food
Description of outdoor seating: About 60 people can sit in the expansive lawn dining area, featuring glass tables with umbrellas.
Highlights: Picturesque outdoor seating. The lawn features flowering gardens, big elm trees, a stream and a pond. The lilacs are currently in bloom.
McMenamins Old St. Francis School
Address: 700 N.W. Bond. St., Bend
Contact: 382-5174, www.mcmenamins.com
Hours: McMenamins Pub — Until 11 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday; until 1 a.m. Thursday through Saturday; Fireside Bar — Open until 1:30 a.m. every day; O’Kanes bar: until 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, until midnight Friday through Saturday
Type of cuisine: Northwest-inspired pub fare
Description of outdoor seating: Guests can choose from one of several sunny patios and courtyards on the property.
Highlights: Beautiful gardens and plants, comfortable seating, outdoor fire pits for chilly evenings, colorful artwork and friendly service.
Mother’s Juice Cafe
Address: 1255 N.W. Galveston Ave., Bend
Contact: 318-0989
Hours: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Type of cuisine: Fresh deli and fruit smoothies
Description of outdoor seating: Eight seats available on the back patio, with at least 20 more seats available at tables on the front patio.
Highlights: The restaurant recently ordered extra umbrellas to shade the tables, which face Galveston Avenue and the rear of the restaurant.
Parrilla Grill
Address: 635 N.W. 14th St., Bend
Contact: 617-9600
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Type of cuisine: Wraps, burritos, tacos, quesadillas and drinks
Description of outdoor seating: The restaurant offers about 10-15 tables on a patio with shade on one portion and sun on another.
Highlights: Diners can watch cars cruise through the roundabout while snacking on wraps. The restaurant also plans outdoor concerts beginning July 11.
Seventh Street Brew House
Address: 855 S.W. Seventh St., Redmond
Contact: 923-1795
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday; noon to 10 p.m. Sunday
Type of cuisine: Pub fare
Description of outdoor seating: 8 picnic tables, horseshoe pits
Highlights: This 14-year-old brew house has outdoor seating with natural shade from trees and a kid-friendly setup complete with a horseshoe pit.
South Bend Bistro
Address: 57080 Abbot Drive, Sunriver
Contact: 593-3881, www.southbendbistro.com
Hours: 5 p.m. to close Wednesday to Sunday
Type of cuisine: Upscale contemporary American with French and Italian influence
Description of outdoor seating: Wooden deck seats about 40 people and opens up to the sky.
Highlights: Tables on the deck are covered in tablecloths with umbrellas above. Shady trees surround the deck, which is lined with lights.
— Jenny Harada, Alandra Johnson and Anna Sowa
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