Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie

Stopped by here for the mussels, since it Belgiums national dish. Sadly not that great… I think they steam the mussels ahead of time then add the cream sauce instead of cooking to order and together. Mussels were dry and lacked flavor. The cream sauce itself tasted pretty good. Also the pretzel was a disappointment. It lacked pretzel flavor and a nice pretzel crust. More of a dinner roll shaped like a pretzel

A very nice restaurant with great food and beer. The Belgian style beers are very strong. Most are around 8%ABV, one was 10% ! Best enjoyed with a designated driver or if staying a short walk away at the hotel next door.

If you can only visit one brewery while in Bend, Oregon, it should be Monkless. Why? The best beer, best food, best service, and best environment. Seriously! If you're not a fan of Belgian styled beers? Then, you don't understand beer 🤷🏼‍♂️ Haha! But in all seriousness, this style of beer is really complex, but it can really be hit and miss. This brewery nails it! Can it be pricey? Sure, but it's worth it!

Omg my lunch was amazing!!! Roasted Brussels Sprouts Bacon lardons, goat cheese, balsamic glaze (Gluten Free) The bacon lardon (like pork belly) with the creamy melt in your mouth goat cheese, with a hint of sweetness with the balsamic glaze was amazing together. A pure heavenly combination...

We stopped in after exploring the area and decided to order a beer flight and a pretzel. The beer was refreshing, and the pretzel was excellent—perfectly baked and full of flavor. We really enjoyed sampling the different brews in the flight and ended up purchasing a few to take along on our upcoming paddleboard adventures. An added bonus is their patio is pet friendly and overlooks the water.

We were lucky enough to get a seat outside facing the Deschutes River. Watching people float by a we drank an excellent pilsner and ate a wonderful meal. Our server was there when we needed her and had a great attitude. Will try and go back before we leave the Bend area.

The food and beer are unique for the area and well done. It's a great spot for Belgian brews. The service was efficient, attentive and friendly. They had a fair amount of covered outdoor seating and plenty of indoor seating. We came on a weekend in the spring and I can see it being very busy in the summer and the crowd could potentially be pretty loud with somewhat close quarters. Our favorite item was the ricotta gnocchi, however the pretzel was soft and very tasty as well. We would definitely come back. It is a nice change from the popular pub fair in the area.

Monkless was mediocre. We were seated right away and our drink ordered were taken quickly. When asked for a couple minutes to look at the menu for food we had to wait about 10 minutes or so for our server to come back to order food, time waiting for food was about normal for a restaurant. When we did get our food it was just ok. On one chicken bacon baguette sandwich the chicken was dry and the sandwich was tall and hard to eat, the frites were the best part of the food with fry sauce and ranch. Also ordered the Steak Frite which says 8 oz steak was cooked correctly to what we asked but they pre cut steak and it looked more like 6 oz (we eat a lot of steak and are very knowledgeable). And the service was honestly horrible, our server was very inattentive, her pants looked dirty. Where we were sitting was right next to the entrance to the back near the kitchen and our server kept going in the back and disappeared for awhile. When we were ready for the check and clearly visible we were done, we didn't see our server and waited for about 20 minutes and then our server appeared but was busy walking around and doing other things than checking on us. I believe in honest reviews and my recommendation for Monkless is ✨️6/10✨️ wasn't really impressed and will probably not go back.

Went with the local favorite, mussels If you're a fan of mollusks, highly recommend! They have some tasty Belgian ales too! Dope little spot on the river

I stumbled upon this place from Yelp and saw that they have steamed mussels!!! So I immediately zoomed my way there, was quickly greeted by the hostess who was wiping down their menus (I appreciate the thought to not give me dirty, sticky menus). Grabbed a seat at the bar and the bartender, Ryan was quick to greet me and grab me a water before I ordered. I got a beer flight for $10, that's a steal and the spicy cajun butter mussels. The mussels were tasty and the atmosphere was fun! To finish my night, I ordered the Bordeaux cherry cheesecake. Amazing. Thanks Monkless for a fun night!

My husband read some travel brochures highlighting that Bend, Oregon has some great breweries, and we would be traveling through Bend while in central Oregon. He was excited to discover there's a tap house called "Monkless Belgian Ales" in Bend, reminiscing about the dark stout beers that he enjoyed in Brussels during a vacation there a few years ago. After the challenge of finding parking, we visited Monkless on a Tuesday evening, around 6 pm, in Sept., 2024. We climbed up the stairwell from the riverside street, which brought us to the back patio, where we ultimately decided to sit. We ordered an appetizer from the "Communal" section of the menu to share. Our choice was the gluten-free Alsatian Bacon and Onion Tart ($18), which featured a thin cauliflower crust, topped with cream cheese, caramelized onions, bacon, and fresh chives. Our rating: 3.5/5. It was tasty, but we would've preferred a more traditional flour crust. It was also somewhat pricey given the size of the tart. My husband also ordered four beer tastings from the Build a Flight menu, which featured your choice of four 4-ounce pours for $10. (They also offer eight for $20). Preferring dark stouts, and as suggested by the waiter, he ordered (1) Dubbel or Nothing; (2) the FNG; (3) Meet your Maker; and (4) the Trinity. He enjoyed the variety, but liked the Meet your Maker best because it was the darkest, most malty. Good value. For a future visit, he might try Belgian bottles rather than the tap beers. Rating: 4/5. Not being much of a beer drinker, I ordered a specialty cocktail -- a Belgian Peach Bliss ($11), with Shepplekoffegan witbier, peach schnapps, and orange juice. Rating: 3/5. Ambiance. (3/5). We were on the back patio, with a nice view of the river, some greenery, and a parking lot. It was quite hot without shades, and the tall stool was uncomfortable for me, a short (5'4") person. The restaurant's music was also competing with the live band performing in the arena across the river. Service. (3/5). Our waiter was friendly and gave good recommendations for beers, but had to be reminded that we requested waters and had to be flagged down with our final bill.

Great location!!! The beers and food hit the spot. Very filling and attentive staff. I left the brewery feeling satisfied and wanting to go back next time I'm in Bend.

Stopped by post ride for a beer and some chow. Grabbed one of the lighter beers and it was perfect post ride. Had the salmon sandwich with fries which was very tasty. Salmon was cooked just right and the sauce was spot on. Fries were perfectly seasoned but a little greasy. Nice outdoor seating.

A lovely spot overlooking the river with good drinks and food. THE WAIT At 2pm on a Tuesday, the wait for 8 people was 45 minutes! We were really surprised. But we hung out in the front area (plenty of space and tables, room for the kids to play with their toys etc), and we were sat in 30 minutes at an outdoor table so our dog could be with us. They initially sat us at the end of the patio, which felt too warm, but we asked to be moved to the central part which was much cooler (more shade, an overhead fan), and they put a couple tables together for us. THE SERVICE Very friendly and available. It seemed every time we used up the last share plate on our table, our server or someone else immediately came over to bring us more. THE DRINKS * Hibiscus Ginger Mule ($13) - 4 stars. Refreshing and light. * Peppercorn Imperial Wit ($7) - 4 stars. Fruit-forward, refreshing, a little tart. Didn't taste the pepper so much. * Saison - 4 stars. Fruity, good. Our friends also got the Hibiscus drink and really enjoyed it. THE FOOD * Belgian Frites Cone ($9) - 4.5 stars. Fries were amazing, a lovely snappy crunch, medium thickness. Curry ketchup was interesting. * Roasted Brussel Sprouts ($17) - 5 stars. Amazing, how do they get that crisp?? The balsamic was great, the thick bacon bits a perfect accompaniment. * Sausage Board ($28) - 4 stars. A lovely array. We liked the one paired with mustard one the most. There was also a spicy one, and one paired with cilantro. * Bavarian Pretzel ($15) - 4 stars. Very soft and airy. Less crust than other pretzels. * Mandarin Poppyseed Salad ($12) - 3 stars. A bit boring, though the ingredients were fresh. * Belgo Burger ($19) - 3.5 stars. Interesting this was denoted as a "fork and knife burger". Indeed the bun fell apart easily, although it was deliciously soft. This could be eaten with your hands, but it ended up being quite messy. Tasty overall, but the patty was oversalted. * Kids' Butter Parmesan Noodles ($8) - One plate was enough for all 4 kids (their meal was also supplemented by plenty of fries).

Stopped in here today. Our waiter had help from a lady named Alyssa. She gave some great local recommendations and helped steer me in a really good experience. The view is incredible. Makes me want to float the river. We tried the Poutine, small salad and some of the protein. Really enjoyed the hatch chile sausage. Very clean environment. Enjoyed the music variety too! Thank you Monkless. If I'm back in the area, I'll be back here to try something else.

As our hotel was in the area, we decided to drop in for some after dinner refreshments! We had such a pleasant experience kicking back on the outside porch overlooking the river that we decided to stop in for another night for dinner! As weather was not as glorious that night, we enjoyed a comfy seat in the corner at the bench seating. The inside decor was nice for a pub! We were also treated to great service by David and Adam! My husband was pleased to see that there is a place dedicated to Belgium ales in area that typically just serve NW beers: NW IPAs. I was pleased to see a great list of cocktails! Two types of bloody Mary's are offered! The food is good too! We had a vegetarian risotto! Not your typical risotto. Full of great flavors. Also pork schnitzel that came with coleslaw. Everything tasted super fresh! Great experience overall, we will be back!

I visited Bend for the first time and stopped by Monkless. I was excited to try their Belgian beers instead of the too-common IPAs at many other breweries. They have ~14 beers on draft with a good range of Belgian styles like saison, golden ale, dubbel, and tripel. I had the 8 beer tasting flight ($20, 4 oz each) which was a slight discount over ordering a la carte. This let me try half the menu. Everything was solid and matched the menu descriptions. I also really liked the brewery decor -- they put a lot of effort in to make it feel like a real Belgian brewery and not just another generic brewpub. We sat on the back patio and had a nice view, although part of it was of a parking lot :( Service was good.

Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Amazing place, great food and amazing vibes! Everyone was so kind and helpful. We had a huge group and they were so patient and accommodating to us. Recommendation: HIGHLY recommend getting the blueberry lavender lemonade mock tail (probably the best mock tail I have ever had)

Awesome, spacious restaurant in a neat spot overlooking the river and old mill. Our service was fast and the schnitzel was amazing, better than the Bavarian food I've had in Leavenworth, WA! The place has a very relaxing vibe to it and the manager was super nice and checked in on us multiple times. Will be recommending this place to my coworkers and friends!

I've definitely had better German food. This was just ok. We had the schnitzel dinner plates. We all just thought it was meh. We went to Bangers and Brews the next day and liked their food better. Although one was sausages and one was schnitzel, we just weren't impressed with the schnitzels. The beer was also just ok. Nice that they had both indoor and outdoor seating and it was fairly busy at dinner time, which is a good sign.

My husband, myself, & a friend came in on Friday around 5 pm before we headed to the mt.joy concert, what a treat this is! The cocktails and beers are great, the service exceptional, and the beat platter was to die for, the sides it came with, and the sauces, just wow!!!!

As a fan of the history and flavor of Belgian beers, this ended up being a highlight visit of the whole trip. I love the concept - traditional styles made by monks without the monks. It's a great location too; what seems like just another little taproom in a strip mall is so much more. Inside the décor leans toward European cathedral themes, with a big bar, to go bottles, and indoor tables of various sizes. But what we loved even more was the gorgeous outdoor deck that overlooks the amphitheater and Deschutes Brewing's large production facility, plus ponds and trails below. We all loved our visit here, mostly getting flights of different Belgian style beers, plus pretzels with beer cheese, pomme frites, and other snacks and food. Our server was super friendly and patient with our group; we kept moving a bit because of the setting sun and ordering more beer. I would love to visit again; I'd imagine this is equally as fun in cold weather as in hot.

Our first stop at a brewery in Bend ~ The ambiance is immaculate with outdoor firepits and a stunning view across from a venue where Portugal the man was playing that night. The beer tasted amazing and my SO got a 32 ounce to go. Kudos to the friendly bartender. The music was also fire here. So come thru when you visit Bend!

Greeted right away and seated promptly. Adam was an our server. Great vibe! He made our experience chill and memorable. We come here once a year from Tigard. So worth the experience. The food was spot on this evening. If you love a great salmon burger. This is your place! Please try the pour pour pitiful me. Devine flavors to entice your taste buds. You won't go wrong! See you in the next couple of days for some beignets, a couple of bottles of beers and some other merch

The monkless we had not been here for a year since our last concert we went to and we could not wait to come. Here was our first stop when we got to Bend had great service even though they were busy they still were right on top of getting our drinks, getting our food, we ordered the hummus tray and I definitely recommend it delicious great to share beer is top-notch. I wish we had a place like this in Eugene the decor is really cool. Lots of wood lights you can actually hear the concert somewhat from there but it's a nice view. Thank you again for a great experience and we will be back.

Only had beers while in town for business. Sat at the bar. Bartenders were in a great mood and super efficient in pouring beers and making drinks. All of the beers were tasty, and recommend a sampler if you can't decide. I did a 4 beer sampler, but you can also do 8.

Great service and nice outdoor patio that is warm even in the chilly fall weather! The hamburgers were delicious. Also a great place for happy hour.

WOW... so happy I came here! First off, it's near Tesla chargers for you Tesla drivers. The ambience, the food, the presentation... wow! Staff were friendly and helpful to recommend me beers. Drinks: 1) their house made gingerale was really good 5/5 2) beer flight: was really crispy and flavorful & for 10 bucks?! 3) slippery slope: like a frozen hot chocolate with booze 5/5 Food: Beet& Truffle goat cheese salad: super flavorful. The cheese wasn't overpowering either. 5/5 Bolognese: perfect portion, mixture of protein/carbs, and flavors were good. 5/5 Pork Schnitzel plate: get this! Such a cool presentation. Loved the mustard cream sauce and cabbage slaw. 5/5 Beignets: super fluffy and big! 5/5 I would def come back again esp to try the mussels

Very scenic veranda overlooking the Deschutes River. Quality Belgian styled beers with a nice selection of elevated pub grub. Great service and just one of those places that are a must when visiting Bend. Coming from CA we always make it a point to stop here. Or is it a pint? Their peppercorn beer is award winning but their pils is the best on a hot day.

My family and I stopped in to have lunch and drinks at Monkless after we saw their outside patio while floating down the Deschutes River. The inside is absolutely beautiful - I love that they have preserved Bend history with a table made out of a historic tree that has to be removed from Mirror Pond. I would have loved to sit at it but the day was so gorgeous we had to sit out on the patio. We had two kids with us and one of the kids was under five so we did have to wait for a low table to be cleared because 5 and under cannot sit at the high top tables on the patio. Those have the most shade and bear view so I was a little sad about that but I am sure it is for safety so it's hard to be mad about that. I got the 8 flight (after hilarious peer pressure from my husband and server). The beers were delicious but it was a lot and the next day I wish I would have gone with the 4 lol. My family is vegetarian and there were only a couple of options - however I love that on the kids menu there was carrots and ranch. My kids had that and their butter Parmesan noodles. My husband opted for fries and a pretzel. I had more options and got the curry chicken sandwich. It was good but it was a little too salty so I couldn't finish it but it wasn't awful. The fries and the three dipping sauces were definitely my favorite! If you are looking for a good beer and some amazing views of the old mill district in Bend, this is a winning choice.

We came here with a group and everyone really enjoyed their food and drinks. We sat outside, which is dog friendly and has a nice view. The menu had lots of interesting items that aren't usually found at a brewery. Their cocktails were also unique and tasted fresh, my favorite being the Island Escape - it was so good I ordered two! I wanted something light for dinner and ordered the hummus plate, which was huge! The pita bread was very soft and everything on the plate was delicious. Service was attentive without being overbearing and we will definitely be back when we're in town.

Fabulous beer (Dubbel or Nothing is my favorite). Fabulous indoor and outdoor space overlooking the river. Fabulous food (mahi-mahi was terrific!). Fabulous service :)

Very nice outdoor patio to enjoy a variety of yummy beers and food. Although I had the hibiscus mule for a change and loved it!

Wow! Really good first impression. The building itself is pretty amazing, with cozy inviting decor. That being said, we opted for the covered and mostly enclosed patio, which was heated. Our server arrived soon and had a great delivery, attitude, and style. My buddy and I ordered 4 beer flights and my wife got The Slippery Slope (a cold brew based, chocolate, Bailey's concoction). The beers were all pretty tasty and true to style. The Reverie Pils was prob my fav today. The 3 of us split the poutine and it was delicious. We all just wanted a snack , but couldn't stop going back for more until the plate was clean! The only comment we shared that wasn't overly positive is that the cheese curds seemed concentrated in one spot of the dish instead of spread throughout. Not the end of the world, but we had to work so everyone got a bite of everything. Overall, a cool spot aesthetically, great service, and great fare. i look forward to coming back to try more of the menu.

Where the Martin Luther's at? Well, this place has no german monk in sight. However, there are plenty of options for light and dark beers. I ordered a flight of 4 beers. All the light beers were delightful and exquisite. Lots of seating, space for large parties and small intimate settings. I enjoyed this establishment and you will too.

So amazing. We've been to all of Bends Breweries and Monkless is a cut above the rest. Atmosphere, food and service are top notch. The beers flights are complex and delicious. It's so refreshing to be visiting a Bend Brewery and have full service and full bar. Our kids loved the poutine and the Beignets. We will be back!

We were looking for a place to eat dinner in the Old Mill District. Monkless caught our attention with its focus on Belgian ales. Located next to the Deschutes River, it offered a fantastic view. We started with a flight of eight Belgian ales and poutine. The family had never drunk Belgian ales before. We really liked all eight. The poutine complemented the ales extremely well. The fries were crispy and full of flavor. For our entres, we had buger, bratwurst, and schnitzel. They tasted great. Table service was friendly, attentive, and efficient. It was a wonderful meal.

First time to this craft brewery; clearly a mistake not getting here earlier! Fabulous beer selection, all Belgian style of course. Probably the best menu for a craft brewery in the Bend area. Great tasting sandwiches and there are larger entrees to fit the hungriest of people. Looking forward to my next visit!

Ive been craving for poutine and croquettes lately and a co-worker has recommended this brewpub also suggesting we should go there after work with the whole team. When we arrived, the staffs were very accomodating, and very kind. They have good recommendations too, so aside from poutine and croquettes, we also had brussels, belgo burger and some excellent beer!! The food is good, I am very happy that my cravings were satisfied and the expectations were meet. They have lots of options, a fun place to go!

We stopped in here for a drink after a walk near the old mill. Nice big space with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The beer is a little different, more stout flavored and German like. I had a berry cider that was good. A band was playing at the amphitheater so we were able to hear part of that. Friendly staff. We probably wouldn't go back, but everyone should try it here!

The service here was great. The server was very friendly and helped us pick out different beers for our flight and also let us sample a few extra. We ordered the risotto and pork schnitzel. The risotto was just okay, the steak on it was just not very good. The schnitzel had a lot of thyme on it. It tasted like Thanksgiving. The cabbage wasn't braised, it was just on the side like coleslaw. The spaetzle was so salty and just not appetizing.

The spicy steamed mussels and poutine were absolutely amazing! If you're a non alcoholic cocktail drinker, get the orange juice, lemon, club soda and jalapeño mock-tail. Perfectly spicy, absolutely fantastic!

Visited the brewery and bar as part of my "Bend Ale Trail" adventure. Staff were welcoming and friendly. I chose the FNG brew, and shared a Belgian cinnamon dessert - it was delicious.

Really beautifully done interior and a great view of the river with outdoor seating as well. The beers and food were both great. We had the classic mussels and the pork schnitzel. Such an overall great spot to visit!

This review is for service only. We didn't eat here, which might have been part of the problem. They wouldn't seat us because we were only ordering drinks. The ONLY one place someone just drinking can sit at is ok the sidewalk in front. We were not allowed to sit at the bar (only for eating customers), at any of the open seats in the patio or the long giant table inside (all of which were wide open during the 20 min we stood around drinking our drinks). It was just totally bad vibes and the staff didn't seem to be able to make decisions based on the situation or on a case by case basis. They simply didn't care that there were dozens of empty seats and we were all standing around. The topper was this picture i took at the register. No water for anyone not on the wait list for a table. Wow!

Brew pub style with good menu and food was good. Beers are Belgian Ales and good taste. We enjoyed this busy lunch place

A fellow Elite referred us to Monkless. He's a beer/Belgian connoisseur. Our experience was top notch all the way around. Our server was prompt and courteous. The employees look like they have fun working here. Everything we had was flavorful and fresh. Poutine was heavy (good heavy) and layered with shredded meat, gravy, fried egg, and cheese. We also had chicken pesto Sando, salmon Sando, orzo pasta salad, avocado hummus plate, and the beet and truffle goat cheese salad. We were happy with everything. This is a cool place overlooking the river with an outdoor deck and garage doors that open up the inside to out. The lighting is modern and different. Good tunes. Everyone seemed happy and loving life. And, yes, the brew is good.

They don't do well with tables of 10 people and splitting the check. I've been to Monkless several times and this is my last. The manager interestingly argued with our group about our feedback on their policies and that sealed the deal. No more.

Great food and good beer. They were super nice and accommodating to our two dogs... 90lb and 105lb puppies. We had a Belgian Beer "Hazy Day in Brussels something and a spiked hot chocolate "Choco Loco" The food was really good. Forgot to take a pic, but here is what was not left. We stopped in during a crazy ice storm (30 degrees) and the patio was nice and warm. In the spring-fall the patio is super cool with nice views of the river.

Good place to go for a casual dinner or just hang out for a while and have a good beer and pretzel with friends. Well the menu is very small, the food is well prepared.

Love this place. Great beer, great service, great food and great view. Always awesome to come during the summer. A must if you are doing a brewery hop.

They really aren't good for groups as they won't split the check. Also, poor management response about feedback regarding the splitting of checks. Won't be back. Bummer, because the food was good!

Two friends and I had a lovely lunch at Monkless today! All of us loved our food - Mandarin Poppyseed salad for me, Beet & Truffle Goat Cheese salad for one friend and a burger for my other friend. The fries that came with the burger were FANTASTIC!! I also loved my Royal Hibiscus mocktail. We really enjoyed sitting on the back patio in the shade with a marvelous view of the river. I am glad we came when we did (@12:30 PM) because our table stayed shady. I can't wait to return!

The beers were great, our server was awesome, and the snacks were tasty. Great patio overlooking the river too. Ideal brewery experience, would return in a heartbeat.

Came in to have a beer before the concert Many people told us to go for the pre party and get a discount on beer. When we arrived we were told it would be a 25 minute wait to get into the bar. Looking around the bar was half empty. I wouldn't recommend advertising a pre party if you are unable to seat half your tables.

Great food, beer, service and ambience. We ordered several beers, and ate the fries, mahi mahi, schnitzel and beignets. Everything was delicious. The servers were fantastic and very attentive. I highly recommend

Been coming to Bend for years and always missed getting this stamp on the beer trail. Better food than most pubs and breweries and some would say the beers are better. It's old style beers and should be next on your list to check out while enjoying the views of the river. I really enjoyed the Saison (which I usually do) and the other lighter beers. Sampled one beer over 6% as they just hit me too hard these days especially while day drinking. Nonetheless great spot