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more photosThe food and drinks may be discounted during happy hour at Deep, but the atmosphere is still as upscale as it gets in Bend.
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HAPPY HOUR in style
Last modified: September 10. 2009 5:29AM PSTThis article has been corrected.
This is an undoubtedly incomplete list of local happy hours. Details are subject to change
BEND: UPSCALE DINING
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Atmosphere: Hip cocktail bar and restaurant downtown, serving medium plates of nouveau American food with a fun twist
Happy hours: 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday
Specials: Happy hour menu features smaller portions of regular dishes for $5; drink specials include happy hour wine, two cans of Tecate or PBR and a rotating special cocktail for $5 apiece
Most popular items: Barbecue shrimp, lettuce wraps or Kobe beef sliders with wasabi mayo and fries, all are $5
Minors allowed: Yes
Address: 920 N.W. Bond St., Bend
Contact: 541-385-0828
Anthony's at the Old Mill
Atmosphere: Seafood specialty restaurant with open, airy dining area in Bend's Old Mill District
Happy hours: 3 to 6:30 p.m. every day
Specials: Draft beer and margaritas for $3; house martini, manhattan, lemon drop and cosmopolitan for $5, wine for $4 to $6; food specials include oyster shooters for 75 cents, coconut prawns for $6.95 and Dungeness crab cakes for $10.95
Most popular item: Hawaiian ahi nachos for $4.95 and the bucket of steamed clams for $4.95
Minors allowed: Limited inside seating available for minors
Address: 475 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend
Contact: 541-389-8998
Bistro Corlise
Atmosphere: Casual French-style bistro and wine bar in downtown Bend
Happy hours: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday
Specials: $5 red and white French wine; two to three rotating appetizers with French influence available for $5
Most popular item: Country style pork terrine served with vegetables for $5
Minors allowed: Yes, in restaurant area
Address: 916 N.W. Wall St., Bend
Contact: 541-385-6979 or www.bistrocorlise.com
The Blacksmith Restaurant
Atmosphere: Upscale American comfort food in downtown Bend brick building
Happy hours: 4:30 to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday
Specials: $5 select cocktails, $3 select beers and shots; many menu items under $9, including $7 burgers with fries, mac-n-cheese for $5, ceviche dishes for $7 and sliders for $5.
Most popular item: Cascade Natural Beef burger and fries for $7, two steak or chicken tacos for $9
Minors allowed: No
Address: 211 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend
Contact: 541-318-0588
Bo Restobar
Atmosphere: Modern lounge serving small plates of food with a pan-Asian influence in downtown Bend
Happy hours: 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight Monday to Saturday
Specials: Food menu features more than a dozen items priced at $3-$6; drink specials include $1 off draft beers and well cocktails as well as $4 house wine and a $5 cocktail of the day
Most popular items: Sweet potato tempura for $3 and pan-Asian pork ribs for $5 and three hamburger sliders for $6
Minors allowed: No
Address: 550 N.W. Franklin Ave. No. 118, Bend
Contact: 541-617-8880 or www.borestobar.com
Deep
Atmosphere: Stylish sushi restaurant in downtown Bend
Happy hours: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday and all day Sunday
Specials: Drink specials include $3 sake and draft beer; numerous food specials including free miso soup, stir fry edamame for $2.50 and green dragon roll for $6
Most popular item: California roll $6 and chili-crusted calamari $5
Minors allowed: Yes
Address: 821 N.W. Wall St., No. 100
Contact: 541-323-9841
Fireside Red
Atmosphere: Tapas food served in a restaurant that overlooks the Deschutes River, not far from The Old Mill District.
Happy hours: 3 to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday
Specials: $4 for draft beer, $5 for featured red and white wine and 50 percent off tapas
Most popular items: Sticky ribs for $4, ahi poke for $3.25, baked goat cheese for $2.50, scalloped potatoes for $2.25
Minors allowed: Yes
Address: 803 S.W. Industrial Way, Suite 202, Bend
Contact: 541-306-3121 or www.firesidered.com
Greg's Grill
Atmosphere: Spacious high-end grill in The Old Mill District
Happy hours: 4 to 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. to close seven days a week
Specials: Discounts on appetizers in the lounge; drink specials include $1 off draft beers, well and signature cocktails; wine for $4.50
Most popular items: Barbecue beef sliders for $5, prosciutto crostini for $6, roast beef quesadilla for $7
Minors allowed: Yes
Address: 395 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend
Contact: 541-382-2200
Kan Pai
Atmosphere: Sushi restaurant in intimate setting on Bend's west side
Happy hours: 4 to 5:30 p.m. every day
Specials: Most of the sushi menu is discounted; drink discounts include a large sake for the price of a small; beers are $2 off, cocktails are also discounted
Most popular items: Spicy tuna for $7, dragon roll for $11 and spider roll for $9
Minors allowed: Yes
Address: 990 N.W. Newport Ave., Bend
Contact: 541-388-4636
Merenda Restaurant & Wine Bar
Atmosphere: Bustling wine bar in downtown Bend serving small plates of high-end cuisine
Happy hours: 4 to 6 p.m. daily, 9 p.m. to close Friday and Saturday, all day Sunday
Specials: Wood fire pizza $8, oysters $1.50, risotto fritters $1; drink specials include select cocktails for $3.50, greyhound for $4, and happy hour red wine, white wine or bubbles for $5
Most popular item: Trattoria burger with fries $8
Minors allowed: In restaurant area only (late-night happy hour is in bar only)
Address: 900 N.W. Wall St., Bend
Contact: 541-330-2304
Old Mill Martini Bar
Atmosphere: Stylish martini bar serving high-end food in the Old Mill District
Happy hours: 4 to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday
Specials: Food specials on appetizers and small plates; drink specials include Crater Lake infused vodka specials, lemon drop, blackberry and mango martinis and discounted well martinis for $3.50
Most popular item: Infused vodka drinks as well as halibut poppers for $5 and tri-tip skewers, four for $3.50
Minors allowed: Until 9 p.m. in a restricted section
Address: 360 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend
Contact: 541-389-4900
Staccato At The Firehall
Atmosphere: Northern Italian cuisine in renovated fire hall in downtown Bend; bar area is energetic with open kitchen
Happy hours: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday
Specials: Drink specials include $1 off well drinks and beer, specialty cocktails are $7; food specials include appetizers at reduced prices
Most popular item: Staccato burger and house-made Tuscan fries for $7; pizzas for $8-$9
Minors allowed: Yes
Address: 5 N.W. Minnesota Ave., Bend
Contact: 541-312-3100
Typhoon!
Atmosphere: Upscale Thai restaurant in downtown Bend
Hours: 4:30 to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday
Specials: Discounts on cocktail of the day; draft beer for $3, select house wine for $4 and cocktail of the day for $5; selection of appetizers for $3-$5; minimum drink order of $3
Most popular item: Vegetable spring rolls for $3, pad Thai vegetarian or with chicken for $5, Tom Kah soup for $5
Minors allowed: No
Address: Franklin Crossing Building, entrance on Bond Street, 550 N.W. Franklin Ave., Suite 148, Bend
Contact: 541-385-8885 or www.typhoonrestaurants.com
Volo
Atmosphere: Mediterranean food with Italian influence in a modern, urban restaurant in downtown Bend, happy hour in bar only
Happy hours: 4 to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 9 to close on Friday and Saturday
Specials: Reduced price food menu, mostly appetizers with a maximum price of $9; drink specials include well cocktails for $5, daily custom cocktail for $6, draft beer for $3 and glass of red or white wine $5
Most popular item: Burger with cheese and bacon with fries for $9, grilled cheese and tomato soup $6 or macaroni and cheese for $6
Minors allowed: No
Address: 919 N.W. Bond St., No. 101
Contact: 541-749-2460 or www.volobend.com
BEND: CASUAL DINING
Astro Lounge
Atmosphere: Hip cocktail lounge with retro decor in downtown Bend
Happy hours: Happy hour all day Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 2 p.m. to close and all day Sunday from 10 a.m. to close; happy hour on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m.
Specials: $5 lemon drops, $3 draft beer, $4 red or white wine, $3.50 well drinks; discounted food menu with 10 items with maximum price of $5, from biscuits and gravy to pizza
Most popular item: Falafel wrap with fries for $5 and happy hour pizza, 12” for $5
Minors allowed: No
Address: 147 N.W. Minnesota Ave., Bend
Contact: 541-388-0116
Bend Brewing Company
Atmosphere: Casual brew pub fare on Deschutes River in downtown Bend
Happy hours: 4 to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday
Specials: Half-price appetizers; drink specials only on Tuesday night, with $2.25 pints of beer from 4 p.m. to close
Most popular item: Nachos for $4.25
Minors allowed: Yes
Address: 1019 N.W. Brooks St., Bend
Contact: 541-383-1599
Black Horse Saloon
Atmosphere: Bend saloon with down-home local atmosphere and a motorcycle theme
Happy hours: 3 to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday
Specials: 50 cents off every drink; no food specials; visitors can also join the Piston Club $30 for a year, which makes drinks half-off no matter what time you come in and allows you to accumulate points to cash in on merchandise or food
Minors allowed: Until 9 p.m. every day in designated section
Address: 20565 Brinson Blvd., Bend
Contact: 541-382-4270 or www.blackhorsesaloon.com
Cascade Lakes The Lodge
Atmosphere: Local craft beers served in lodge-style restaurant with separate bar area on Bend's west side
Happy hours: 4 to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday
Specials: Half-price appetizers, pints for $3.35, well drinks $3.50
Most popular item: Hot wings $4.50
Minors allowed: In restaurant, not bar area
Address: 1441 S.W. Chandler Ave., Bend
Contact: 541-388-4998
Community Flatbread Oven
Atmosphere: Casual, family-friendly flat bread and pizza restaurant with brick walls in the Old Mill District
Happy hours: 4 to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday
Specials: Any flat bread for $5; smaller pizzas for $5; wine special for $5; two domestic beer bottles for $5
Most popular item: Roasted chicken and portobello pizza with pesto base and fontina cheese for $5
Minors allowed: Yes, in restaurant
Address: 375 Powerhouse Drive, Suite 130
Contact: 541-728-0600
The Decoy Bar and Grill
Atmosphere: Classy relatively new bar and grill in downtown Bend
Happy hours: 2 to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday
Specials: Reduced price happy hour menu features several items for $5.95 including meatballs, wings, mini-burger and bacon cheddar jalapeno fries; seasonal Wildfire draft for $3, house red and wine wines for $5
Most popular item: Traditional Neapolitan-style pizza with plum tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and fresh herbs for $5.95
Minors allowed: Yes, until 9 p.m.
Address: 1051 N.W. Bond St., Bend
Contact: 541-318-4833 or www.decoybarandgrill.com
Deschutes Brewery Bond Street Pub
Atmosphere: Relaxed, family-friendly brew pub located in downtown Bend
Happy hours: 5 to 11 p.m. Monday
Specials: $3 pints; burgers start at $5; a few appetizers are $1-$2 off
Most popular item: Free-range cattle burger for $5
Minors allowed: Yes, until 9 p.m.
Address: 1044 N.W. Bond St., Bend
Contact: 541-382-9242 or www.deschutesbrewery.com
The Downtowner
Atmosphere: Casual spot for sandwiches, soups and salads, located in downtown Bend
Happy hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Specials: $2 bottles, $3 drafts, $4 glass of wine; no food specials
Minors allowed: Yes
Address: 852 N.W. Brooks St., Bend
Contact: 541-388-2467
El Caporal
Atmosphere: Family-friendly Mexican restaurant
Happy hours: 3 to 6 p.m. seven days a week
Specials: Special happy hour menu featuring discounted appetizers; drink specials include perfect margarita for $7, regular margarita for $4.25, draft beer for $3.25, domestic beer for $2.50
Most popular items: Spinach quesadilla for $8.95 or super nachos with shrimp for $10.95
Minors allowed: Yes
Address: 744 N.W. Bond St., Bend
Contact: 541-322-8916
Giuseppe's Ristorante
Atmosphere: Classic Italian restaurant in downtown Bend; happy hour served in smoke-free lounge area, Goomba's
Happy hours: 4 to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday
Specials: Drink specials, beer and wine specials; $1.50 off well drinks, wine and draft beers; half-price appetizers
Most popular item: Calamari for $7, a pair of “bump burgers” with fries for $6 and mama's manicotti for $5
Minors allowed: No
Address: 932 N.W. Bond St., Bend; Goomba's is located off of Tin Pan Alley at the back of the restaurant
Contact: 541-389-8899
JC's Bar & Grill
Atmosphere: Sports-oriented non-smoking bar in downtown Bend
Happy hours: 3 to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday
Specials: 50 cents off all draft beers and well drinks, and Wildfire beers for $2 a pint; happy hour snack menu featuring appetizers and some entrees
Most popular item: Tacos for $1
Minors allowed: No
Address: 642 N.W. Franklin Ave., Bend
Contact: 541-383-3000
Johnny Carino's
Atmosphere: Chain Italian restaurant with family-friendly atmosphere; happy hour is only in the bar area
Hours: 3 to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday
Specials: Pizzas and some discounted appetizers for $6; drink specials include $1 off draft beers, wine for $4.79 and cocktails for $6
Most popular item: Italian nachos with pasta chips covered with a combination of chicken, sausage, jalapenos, cheese and more, and smothered in alfredo sauce for $6
Minors allowed: Yes, at tables
Address: 63455 N. U.S. Highway 97, Bend
Contact: 541-318-6300
La Rosa
Atmosphere: Family-friendly restaurant with fresh Mexican food at two locations on Bend's west side; new location includes large bar area
Happy hours: 1 to 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close every day at the new location; 1 to 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close at former location
Specials: Special happy hour menu with five or six appetizer-style items; drink specials include $2 off a pitcher of margaritas and discounts on margaritas
Most popular item: Red cactus margarita for $4.95 or a pitcher for $21.95; mole tostada for $6.95 and tacos tonala with shredded marinated chicken for $6.95
Minors allowed: Yes; minors allowed in restaurant area
Address: 1444 N.W. College Way, No. 104, Bend; and 2763 N.W. Crossings Road, Bend
Contact: 541-318-7210
McMenamins Old St. Francis School
Atmosphere: Converted school in downtown Bend features a range of seating options including an open patio with fire pits
Happy hours: 4 to 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight every day
Specials: Beers are $3.40, house wines are 50 cents off, well drinks are $4; happy hour menu includes cheeseburger with fries for $4.65, bowl of soup $2.40, salad $2.80, tater tots $3.15
Most popular item: Cajonized tater tots for $3.80 and spinach and artichoke dip for $4.15
Minors allowed: Yes, until 10 p.m.
Address: 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend
Contact: 541-330-8563 or www.mcmenamins.com
M&J
Atmosphere: Casual, small-town bar with a friendly, blue collar feel
Happy hours: 4 to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday; and during all Ducks, Beavers and Seahawks games
Specials: $1 off draft beers; bottles and cans also discounted, price depends on the specific beer; no food specials
Minors allowed: No
Address: 102 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend
Contact: 541-389-1410
portello winecafe
Atmosphere: Light Italian-based fare served in a classy and casual wine bar in Bend's NorthWest Crossing neighborhood
Happy hours: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Saturday and until 7 p.m. Monday
Specials: $5 for any glass of wine; no food specials
Minors allowed: No
Address: 2754 N.W. Crossing Drive, Bend
Contact: 541-385-1777 or www.portellowinecafe.com
Roszak's Fish House
Atmosphere: This fish house on Bend's east side serves happy hour in a separate section resembling a 1970s airport lounge with a relaxed, casual atmosphere
Happy hours: 3 to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday
Specials: $3 lounge menu available in bar includes 11 food items including fish tacos, beef ribs and french fries, quesadilla, and more; no drink specials
Most popular item: Two fish tacos or a burger for $3
Minors allowed: No
Address: 1230 N.E. Third St., Bend (in Red Oaks Square)
Contact: 541-382-3173
Silver Moon Brewing & Taproom
Atmosphere: Eclectic pub with a soft local look and feel, featuring seven microbrews on tap and free pool and foosball
Happy hours: Noon to 11 p.m. Monday
Specials: $2.50 pints; no food specials
Minors allowed: Yes, until 8 p.m.
Address: 24 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend
Contact: 541-388-8331 or www.silvermoonbrewing.com
The Summit Saloon & Stage
Atmosphere: Bustling bar in downtown Bend
Happy hours: 3 to 7 p.m. every day
Specials: Drink specials include $3 micro drafts, $2 domestics, $5 for wine and $4 for well drinks; extensive food menu, including fish tacos for $4, chips and salsa for $2 and a half order of wings for $4
Most popular item: Half-pound burger and fries for $6, Mediterranean veggie plate for $4 and green chile quesadilla for $4
Minors allowed: Yes, until 9 p.m.
Address: 125 N.W. Oregon Ave., Bend
Contact: 541-749-2440
REDMOND
The View Restaurant and Lounge at Juniper Golf Course
Atmosphere: Golf course clubhouse features casual interior with Northwest design touches and a view of the course
Happy hours: 3 to 5 p.m. seven days a week
Specials: $1 off on bar menu food; well drinks, draft beers and house wine $1 off
Most popular item: Sliders (three mini burgers on housemade egg bread) for $5.95
Minors allowed: OK in the restaurant area
Address: 1938 S.W. Elkhorn Ave., Redmond
Contact: 541-548-8198
Seventh Street Brew House
Atmosphere: Casual family-friendly brew pub in Redmond
Happy hours: 4 to 6 p.m. seven days a week
Specials: Beer is $3.25 for a 20 ounce pint; potato skins for $3.50 and burgers for $3.50; also Wednesday is taco night with three tacos for $3.50 from 5 to 9 p.m.
Minors allowed: Yes
Address: 855 S.W. Seventh St., Redmond
Contact: 541-923-1795
Terrebonne Depot Food + Drink
Atmosphere: New American cuisine served in restaurant with a deck with views of Smith Rock and the Cascades
Happy hours: 3 to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday
Specials: Food specials include smoked chicken quesadilla for $4, hummus plate for $4, tomato basil pizza for $5, a cup of soup and small salad for $5 and french fries for $2; drink specials include draft beers for $2.50, well drinks for $3 and different discounted specialty house cocktails depending on the day of the week
Most popular item: Tomato basil pizza and hummus plate
Minors allowed: Yes
Address: 400 N.W. Smith Rock Way, Terrebonne
Contact: 541-548-5030 or www.terrebonnedepot.com.
SISTERS
Bronco Billy's
Atmosphere: Old West saloon-style restaurant and bar in Sisters; happy hour offered in the bar area
Happy hours: 4 to 6:30 p.m. Monday to Friday
Specials: Complimentary appetizers, such as ribs or egg rolls; taco bar on Mondays; $1 or $1.50 beer for domestic beers, $2.50 well drinks and $1 off house wine
Minors allowed: No
Address: 190 E. Cascade Ave., Sisters
Contact: 541-549-7427
Coyote Creek Cafe
Atmosphere: Sports bar with seven plasma televisions with a Western theme in Sisters
Happy hours: 4 to 6 p.m. seven days a week
Specials: Free pizza; $2.75 for well drinks; $1.75 for domestic drafts; happy hour food menu featuring a several appetizers for $2.95-$3.95
Most popular item: Chicken quesadilla for $2.95 and crunchy bar shrimp for $3.95
Minors allowed: No
Address: Three Winds Shopping Center, off U.S. Highway 20, Sisters
Contact: 541-549-9514
PRINEVILLE
Barney Prine's Steakhouse & Saloon
Atmosphere: Classic dinner and steak house recently remodeled in an older building in downtown Prineville
Happy hours: 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Friday
Specials: Well drinks $2.50, bottled domestic beers $2.50; food specials include meatloaf, whiskey chicken, garlic roasted potatoes
Minors allowed: Yes
Address: 580 N. Main St., Prineville
Contact: 541-447-3333
MADRAS
The Stag
Atmosphere: American food served in a casual lounge in an older building in downtown Madras
Happy hours: 4 to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday
Specials: $1 off all cocktails, beer is $1; free rotating appetizer from hot wings to meatballs, on first-come, first-served basis
Minors allowed: No
Address: 65 S.E. Fifth St., Madras
Contact: 541-475-2919
— Compiled by Jenny Harada and Alandra Johnson
Happy hour last week at JC's in Bend was a casual event, as patrons drank beer and ate bargain-priced snacks in this spacious two-room bar that offers pool and shuffleboard tables.
Rob Kerr The Bulletin
Rob Kerr / The Bulletin
Diners can enjoy a smaller version of any pizza on the menu for $5 during happy hour at Flatbread Community Oven in Bend's Old Mill District.
Rob Kerr / The Bulletin
The food and drinks may be discounted during happy hour at Deep, but the atmosphere is still as upscale as it gets in Bend.
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