The Best Restaurants in Bend, Oregon | Eater Portland

"This family-run Northern Thai downtown gem exudes a quirky, energetic atmosphere well-paired with vibrant, spicy food. Servers bring Grandfather’s tom kha soup, laden with creamy coconut and lemongrass, accompanied by a Sterno and ladle to serve the table. Delightful turmeric clams come with sticky rice meant to be eaten with your hands. Visitors can also choose a nutty, flavorful brown rice to accompany the kabocha squash curry and other dishes. The beef, pork, and eggs are locally raised at Bend’s Well Rooted Farms. The wait here can be long for dinner, so reservations are recommended — and so is a peek at the rotating specials board. Customers can order takeout, make a reservation for indoor dinner seating, or walk in for lunch." - Barb Gonzalez