Alicia W.
Yelp
My husband and I were in Bend for Labor Day Weekend with two of our friends. We were doing some dispersed camping nearby and wanted to find a brewery for dinner and drinks. We searched for a brewery that was close, open late (it was already 7pm at this time), and had good reviews. We ended up at Cascade Lakes and are so happy we did! They were open until 10pm instead of 8pm like some of the other brewpubs. They have a patio where we were able to sit with our dog. Love a place that is dog-friendly! They had a variety of beers to choose from, it was really helpful how they had them organized by type on their menu: on the hoppy side, on the hazy side, the light side, the dark side, browns/reds/ambers, barrel aged, and ciders/sours. They also have crafted cocktails and wines to choose from. We ordered the Pretzel Bites to share as an appetizer which were delicious! They had a flavorful seasoning on them and were paired with a beer cheese dipping sauce. Plenty bites came with one order, enough for a group of 4 to share. The entrees were even better than the pretzel bites which is really saying something! I got the fish and chips, the fish was actually a beer battered catfish instead of a cod. The fish was perfectly battered and tasted extremely fresh. My husband got the french dip and it was one of the best he has ever had. The spiced au jus was the highlight of that dish! All the entrees were served with a large amount of fries. Nobody left feeling hungry! They also had some vegetarian options that our friends ordered and really enjoyed. By the time our food arrived, it was getting dark and the staff turned on their patio string lights. This was the perfect ambiance for a summer evening. The service was wonderful as well; we never felt like we were forgotten about despite being one of the only groups outside on the patio. Our waitress came by to check in on us frequently, offer refills, and was able to give us some helpful recommendations. Even though there are a lot of brewpubs to choose from in Bend, I would for sure come back to this one again next time I'm in the area!