The Best Restaurants in Bend, Oregon | Eater Portland

"Rancher Butcher Chef is a modern take on a butcher shop and restaurant, next to the Grove in Northwest Crossing. Led by an accomplished team of Portland restauranteurs including Garret Peck of the Vitaly Paley empire, the cattle comes from partner Will von Schlegell’s ranches in Klamath Falls. Dry aging adds deep flavor to the cuts that vary nightly (including an 80 oz Txuleton) depending on what has been recently butchered. RBC is upping the ante on restaurants in Bend with classic dishes like potatoes bravas and European-style steak tartare, where the capers and mustard are mixed in and served with Sparrow Bakery grilled miche toast. The imported Spanish octopus a la plancha is so tender and moist that it doesn’t need more than a dollop of aioli. There’s also more casual fare. RBC serves one of the best burgers in town (ask for the secret burger of the day). For those who come in at the last minute, there are nine first-come, first-serve seats at the bar, and outdoor seating in the summer. Otherwise, be sure to make a reservation for a table or at the chef’s counter." - Barb Gonzalez