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PORTUGUESE CUISINE

For a delicious lunch influenced by the flavors of Portugal, try the Verdura sandwich with herbed goat cheese, grilled tomatoes, mixed greens and balsamic vinaigrette, served with kettle chips.

Lunch deal = $9

Café Sintra

1024 NW Bond St., Bend

541-382-8004

Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily

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CHEESY GOODNESS

Dig into a classic grilled cheese on sourdough with cheddar and provolone cheeses and garlic aioli, served with a side of fries.

Anytime deal = $8

Sisters Saloon and Ranch House

190 E Cascade Ave., Sisters

541-549-7427

Hours: 11 a.m. to midnight daily

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JAPANESE STREET FOOD

Enjoy a heaping plate of yakisoba noodles with cabbage, carrots, onions and sauce or a hearty okonomiyaki frittata made with cabbage and egg topped with two rich sauces. Add chicken, pork belly or a fried egg for $2 more.

Lunch deal = $8

Shibumis Okonomiyaki Yakisoba

310 SW Industrial Way, Bend

541-777-0169

Hours: 12 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; 12 to 8 p.m. Thursday to Sunday

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MEXICAN MUNCHIES

The one and two item lunch specials offer the choice of a taco, enchilada (each with ground beef, shredded beef or chicken), chile relleno or shredded beef tamale served with rice and beans.

Lunch deal = $7.95 to $9.95

Mazatlán Mexican Restaurant

Five locations in Central Oregon

mazatlancentraloregon.com

Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday

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SURF’S UP

The dude/dudette meal includes half a regular size gourmet or classic sandwich with a fountain drink and chips. Staff pick: the Surfin’ Bird with turkey, avocado, bacon and cream cheese.

Lunch deal = $6.95 to $8.95

Beach Hut Deli

852 NW Brooks St., Bend

541-639-3115

Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday

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STIR FRY SAVINGS

Choose from 20 different lunch menu options served with soup and either steamed rice, fried rice or noodles at this Chinese restaurant specializing in stir fry cooking. Staff picks: kung pao chicken over steamed rice and shrimp lo mein.

Lunch deal = $6.95 to $8.95

Yi’s Wok

615 Sixth St., Redmond

541-316-1298

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday; noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

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A DEAL DOWNRIVER

The patty melt features a 1/3 pound hand-pressed patty with grilled onions and two kinds of cheese on marbled rye bread, served with your choice of fries, cottage cheese, coleslaw or a cup of soup.

Anytime deal = $9.25

Sandbagger Saloon and Dinner House

5165 Clubhouse Road, Crooked River Ranch

541-923-8655

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday; 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday

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FILL UP ON FALAFEL

Choose the house made falafel (fried garbanzo bean patty) pita sandwich or the falafel rice bowl, each served with cucumber, tomato, pickled onion and tahini sauce plus your choice of za’atar fries, soup or salad and a fountain drink.

Lunch deal = $10

Kebaba

1004 NW Newport Ave., Bend

541-318-6224

Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday