With more than 300 days of sunshine each year, Bend was made for outdoor dining. Whether you're looking for a casual brewery, a riverside meal, or an elevated dinner with mountain views, there's no shortage of patios to enjoy during your visit.
Downtown Bend and the nearby Old Mill District are home to some of the city's most popular outdoor dining destinations. Start with 10 Barrel Brewing Co., where the lively rooftop patio is one of the best places in town to enjoy a locally brewed IPA alongside burgers, pizzas, and pub favorites after a day of exploring.
Just a few blocks away, Pine Tavern has been a Bend institution since 1936. Its shaded patio overlooks Mirror Pond on the Deschutes River, making it one of the city's most iconic places for lunch or dinner outdoors. For something a bit more contemporary, Drake offers an inviting sidewalk patio in the heart of downtown, serving creative Pacific Northwest cuisine with an upscale yet approachable atmosphere.
The Old Mill District offers another excellent option for al fresco dining, with restaurants overlooking the Deschutes River and easy access to shopping, walking trails, and riverfront parks. It's an ideal place to enjoy lunch between adventures or linger over dinner while watching paddlers and floaters drift by.
If you're staying at Riverhouse Lodge, you don't have to travel far to enjoy the outdoors. Currents at the Riverhouse pairs fresh Pacific Northwest cuisine with scenic views of the Deschutes River, creating a dining experience that's uniquely Bend.
Whether you're sipping a local IPA on the rooftop at 10 Barrel, enjoying dinner beside Mirror Pond at Pine Tavern, or relaxing along the river at Currents, outdoor patios are one of the best ways to experience Bend's laid-back lifestyle—and Riverhouse Lodge places you just minutes from many of the city's favorite dining destinations.