The Jackalope Grill

Completely blown away by the new menu! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the plating was a work of art. The service was warm and welcoming, making the experience even better. I also loved their delicious mocktail options! I can’t wait to spread the word about The Jackalope Grill, and we’ll definitely be back!

We had a very nice dinner last night at The Jackalope! The garden is beautiful and relaxing. Sea scallop and bone marrow appetizers are amazing, drinks, duck confit, morel risotto, everything was cooked perfectly! The lemoncello creme brulee and strawberry shortcake were a wonderful way to finish our meals!! Hannah was so friendly and attentive, but in a leisurely way so that we could enjoy conversation and our meals comfortably. Highly recommend The Jackalope Bar & Grill for your next nice meal out!

Great Restaurant! Upscale, great for dates! Staff is friendly and well-mannered. The menu is small but the food quality is excellent! I highly recommend it, and I'm a very picky eater. We had the crab stuffed mushrooms, ribeye, and chocolate cake. Everything was well made, great flavors, worth the price. The atmosphere and overall vibes are sophisticated without being overdone. It's kind of an outdoorsy feel. Girls, you can definitely wear your cute date night outfit here!! We were traveling, so I went a little more casual.

I absolutely loved my experience at The Jackalope! The staff made my birthday feel special with their kindness and hospitality which went above and beyond my expectations. Our server was thoughtful enough to surprise me with a glass of champagne to toast with 🥂 I ordered the French Margarita and the Steak for dinner, my drink was perfect and cute! My food was super yummy and the steak was melt in your mouth delicious! We can't wait to go back to try another item on the menu, it was hard to pick one they all looked amazing. I'm a big fan of ambiance and both inside and outside were great mood settings, again was hard to choose, both were very inviting.

I had dinner at Jackalope Grill for my birthday. I went with the fish, and my wife had the schnitzel. I also had my favorite drink there, the huckleberry cosmo. We finished off the meal with a delicious crème brûlée. The service was excellent, and the atmosphere was perfect!

Hosted a private event on the patio - had a fabulous experience from start to finish! Definitely recommend Laura and her team at Jackalope.

Food exceptional.Scallop app was perfectly prepared. Sweet potato gnocchi with duck was delicious; as well as the salmon. Pickled beet salad was an elevated take on the usual. Beets must have been pickled with ginger? Lovely spiciness. Server was sweet & tried hard, even with trainee shadowing her. Had to ask for silverware & serving spoon. But otherwise she did a great job of making us feel welcome. We'll be back!!

My husband made us a reservation for here to celebrate our first wedding anniversary after looking at many options and he couldn’t have picked better! The food was 10/10 and the service was 10/10! We look forward to stopping by next time we are in Bend!

Absolutely hands down the best restaurant in Bend! Superb staff from the owner to Michael, the head waiter and the rest of the staff that's under him. My husband Jay and I were delighted ! Excellent food ,ambience , and service. I can't say enough. We both had the duck entrée and then split an exquisite chocolate cake with Framboise whipped cream dessert Michael had suggested . Thank you Thank you Thank you We are excited to come back again and again. Best regards, Meredith

My husband and I were in Bend, Oregon in September for our wedding anniversary. We wanted to dine somewhere special and I found this place on Yelp. I went ahead a made a reservation. They serve French American cuisine. Easy to find and there is a nearby parking garage so parking is a breeze. We walked in and this restaurant is decorated so beautifully. It had a very nice, relaxing vibe. Very dark, but cozy. Had it been a bit warmer, I would have much rather sat outside on their gorgeous patio. We were seated quickly inside and we perused the menu. I decided on the King Prawn and Shiitake Risotto while my husband selected the Jaeger Schnitzel. We both enjoyed a glass of wine with dinner and I also loved my Caesars salad as it tasted so fresh. I really enjoyed my dish. I always love mushrooms in my risotto and the King Prawns were so tasty. Unfortunately, my husband did not enjoy his dish as much and he is a huge fan of German food. Our dessert was tasty and they indicated that all desserts are made in house. Service was good but not outstanding. They seemed to be a bit short staffed. This problem seems to be the norm everywhere now when you dine out.

Good food. Very small restaurant, did not realize it would be that type of atmosphere. The menu is fairly small as well, minimal options. I got the pasta which was good. A little pricy for what it was. Service wasn't great and good took a long time even though we ate of 5:30.

3.5 STARS, TECHNICALLY, BUT THE HALF ISN'T AN OPTION. We dined here after my daughter and her (then fiancé) eloped. I had higher hopes. There were some things that we ordered that were really good, some that were mediocre, and some that were just meh. We were a party of 8, so there was a wide variety of tastes at the table - and I think for the most part everyone were pleased. I eat out A LOT, and I can safely say that I'm not sure I'd come back. The interior is well done, it's the right amount of dim and not super loud, which was nice. The service was good. I think I just had higher expectations when it came to the food. I ordered the schnitzel, which I ended up giving to my (new) son-in-law, because his wife (my daughter) stole his pasta (Truffle radiatory). She ordered the browned butter lobster risotto (they must have just waved the browned butter over the top of this gummy rice dish - and no way was the tiny bit of lobster fresh), which is what I ended up with (because I'm THAT mom) and - wow. let's just say I could have made this better at home. Others in the party had the filet mignon, the crispy skin chicken and the Mediterranean pasta - the chicken looked anything but crispy. We did not order dessert, because there was wedding cake to be had! The best I can say here is that it wasn't completely terrible.... but it also wasn't completely good. A decent meal at best.

We have had a couple of amazing experiences at Jackalope and one, fine enough.....The back garden atmosphere is elegant as the night comes and our service each time, was fantastic...great salmon...I agree the schnitzel could be even better....I WILL return to Jackalope...I nice place for a special family dinner (not precious)....and I would bet great for many other occasions !

Service was incredibly slow. Restaurant was not crowded, so that was not the issue. My truffle pasta was mediocre and was served barely warm, also didn't taste any truffle at all.

Steak was good but chicken was overcooked on the bottom Very tasty berry crème brûlée

Fine dining in a pretty ambiance. Service was excellent and mixology quite good. They really do a great job with larger parties because not too crowded with a couple large round table allowing families to celebrate and engage I had their tender duck with some balsamic winter veggies and fresh beans plus a great Caesar salad. Overall recommend in a crowded Bend- this place offers a bit of a respite.

Great atmosphere and ambiance. Wait staff was friendly and pleasant but did not see him very often to refill drinks or make sure everything was ok. The halibut dill appetizer was the best thing we had all evening. Dinner was very slow to be served. We suspected something was happening in the back but no one mentioned anything, as there was a very long wait between the appetizer and main courses being served. There was someone doing some work at the bar with tools, etc. We had a 5:45 reservation and we didn't finish our meal until 8pm. The pasta dish I had was undercooked but had some noodles that were crispy like it sat under the warmer for too long, however the dish wasn't warm when served. No one at the table was raving about their main entree. Deserts were delicious but we had had to ask for the dessert menu along with the check as there were long periods of time in between our waiter coming to the table to check on us. This had been recommended as a place to go by a friend but wasn't super impressed.

lovely!! great food , service and ambiance!! cant wait to go back!! escargot! baked brie and carpaccio!!

Intimate dining with excellent food and service. One of our favorite restaurants in Bend.

Food is great now and they are now quite well organized. One of the most underrated restaurants in Bend.

Located on Lava Street in downtown Bend, around the corner from the Oxford Hotel and across from the DoubleTree. White table cloth dining with New American cuisine of steaks, elk, bison, fresh seafood. The entrance was unique and seemed to take you into an adventure. Inside it was a dark, serene, nicely decorated dining room filled with diners. Dined in with a party of five. Hostess and waitress were nice and accommodating with requests. Ordered: Appetizers to share: * Roasted marrow bone w/Bacon and caramelized onion jam, garlic confit, and toasted crostini - very good! * Baked Brie w/local Honey, dates, apricots, dried cranberries, and toasted almonds & grilled crostini. Who doesn't like Brie! Salad: * Caesar salad - Romaine, parmesan, and garlic croutons, with a Lemon-Anchovy and Egg Dressing, topped w/shaved Parmesan Cheese. It was plain but I liked it. Entrees ordered in the group: * Vegetarian pasta - Brown butter sage pappardelle, with a miso truffle and white wine sauce, sweet peas, asparagus, and Shiitake mushroom topped with toasted walnuts and parmesan breadcrumbs. * Seared duck breast - with a balsamic and black cherry sauce, Arugula, creamy Goat cheese polenta, with a bacon and green bean sauté. * Pan-roasted elk - creamy mascarpone Polenta, crispy Pancetta Brussel sprouts, & sweet garlic. Topped with a Blackberry and Pomegranate Bordelaise sauce. Not my entree but tried a bite and it was really good. * Filet mignon - Pan-seared prime cut Filet Mignon, Topped with French Compound Butter, Malibu Carrots, and Yukon gold garlic & parmesan smash. * NY Bison - Local sourced Bison from Pine Mountain Ranch Bend, Oregon. Soaked in duck fat for four days, grilled and served with garlic cream parmesan potatoes, cipollini onions, sautéed asparagus, with a roasted shallot and thyme sauce. We all liked our entrees and thought all was flavorful and tasty. I can only speak specifically for my bison entree which was tender, flavorful w/nice accompaniments. One star off for a mistake in one of the entrees (they apologized and prepared the desired entree) and though the food was great we didn't realize until the end of dinner that most of our entrees were lukewarm (except the corrected entree). We were all having a good time! I've seen more than one review here about lukewarm entrees. If food can be this good then it would only be better if they can improve on this point. I would definitely return to try the other entrees like Halibut cheek, King salmon, or any of their pastas. And house-made desserts like flourless chocolate cake, apple Tarte Tatin, pots de crème.

This place is wonderful. The best bone marrow that I've ever had. So t skip on getting this appetizer. I also had the elk which was AMAZING!

Brought my gf here for her bday dinner. Made reservations ahead of time since last time we were in Bend, wait times seemed long. Restaurant has a Cozy and quaint ambiance. I love that they display local art for decoration and in support of the artists since they all seemed to be for sale. Our waitress greeted us quickly and presented us with the Oktoberfest recommendations, we started off with some margaritas for drinks and we weren't really pleased at all as they literally just tasted like lime juice. I didn't have it in me to complain Or return it so honestly just guzzled it down quickly lol. For appetizers we got the Dungeness crab stuffed mushroom Caps--- so delish! For our meals I got the filet mignon and my gf got the king salmon. Presentation was gorgeous. I was happy with my steak-- the brandy and peppercorn sauce was the perfect flavor. My gf said the salmon was good but The middle was raw and not cooked through well so that was another downer. Topped my meal off with a latte which was yummy! My gf ordered a tiramisu which according to her was kinda dry. When i made the reservation i did note we we're celebrating my gf's bday and it did kinda frustrate me that that wasn't acknowledged. Overall the price was decent for our dinner and what I got was good but I wasn't really wowed by our experience overall so I don't think this would be a restaurant I'd return to, at least as a top choice when visiting Bend again.

Four of us went for dinner tonight and 2 meals had to be returned as we were unable to eat the meat. It was a special for Octoberfest - sauerbraten. My husband tasted it and called it rotten braten. The meat could not be cut even with a steak knife - imagine trying it chew it. We returned the meals and the waitress was very kind about it all. We were really looking forward to eating there because the owners also have South Bend Bistro in Sunriver and it is great. So sad that this experience was so bad. My husband had the duck and it also was extremely tough. Ambiance is very nice!

This is not the old Jackalope! The service was terrible, and the menu is completely different. I would say the food was well prepared - but nothing was really good just plain. Way better restaurants in Bend.

Same owners and menu as South Bend Bistro in Sunriver--just a heads up if, like us, you enjoyed South Bend and were looking for something different in Bend (or vice versa). Wonderful outdoor courtyard in back. Restaurant, itself, was very dark and kind of odd. Service started strong and faltered. King salmon and ribeye were tasty. Radiatori pastas with sausage and tomato were luke warm--pacing of entrees was way off. Escargot was a fun appetizer. Salads were fresh. Of the two that we tried, the burrata was the best. Desserts were good--nothing extraordinary. Server forgot to return my card after payment. New owners since October. Seem to be working out some kinks...

Went to the Jackalope Grill for my birthday dinner. Hubby ordered the schnitzel and I ordered the salmon. Had my favorite drink there, the huckleberry cosmo. Ended with a delicious crème brûlée. Great atmosphere and the service was great!

LOVED our experience here! The garden is absolutely gorgeous, and the indoor area is coolly-decorated also. I didn't love the cocktail selection, but that is about my only complaint. The escargot was *awesome*--probably the biggest I've eaten, and that includes when I was in France! But the real star of the show was the halibut with risotto, capers, and lemon. It was absolutely incredible. I mean, I'm salivating right now writing about it and wishing I could have it again. You truly can't come to Bend and NOT eat here.

Had reservations, showed up on time and were sat immediately and promptly given water but then ignored for 20 minutes. Lots of staff walking around but zero interaction with any of their guests. The host was sitting on her phone and she didn't seem to care when we told her we were living. First and last time here.

I was disappointed in both the service and food quality. I brought a friend here from out of town last week. I've dined here about ten times when it was Tim Garling's Jackalope Grill. It was always a special experience then. The wait staff was excellent and very responsive and the food was superb. In October '22 a friend and I ordered a bottle of the DeLille red and I believe it was about $80. Last week, the same bottle was $150, and they were out of two bottles of a red we wanted to order. Service was so slow, we didn't get water for ten minutes and had to ask the waiter for a water refill. He said "she'll be by soon". Soon was not soon. Midway through the dinner we were showered overhead by someone that was power washing the building behind the outdoor area. The Caesar salad was minimal, and tasteless. The previous ownership always gave a Parmesan crisp and the dressing was perfectly prepared. The Schnitzel is gone, it was a favorite. I was a bit embarrassed bringing my special friend here and the the dining experience we had. I am truly disappointed with the decline in this beautiful restaurant!

Love the German menu choices. Have always liked our meals here. Service was 5 star.

Great food, terrible service. Brie appetizer was great, duck was excellent, lobster rissoto was sublime. Unfortunately, our waiter Ethan was doing double duty as a bartender so our service was slow at best. I get that a lot of places are short staffed, and if they let me know that I'm more patient. Ethan wasn't apologetic at all however, at one point I cancelled my after dinner coffee when it didn't show up after 20 minutes and he told me it took so long because the Bailey's was cold and he needed to find a way to heat it!

Very dark and tables are small. they were out of mostly everything by 630. Food was ok. service was good not great. asked for desert but felt they'd prefer we left lol.

Charming restaurant in the heart of walkable downtown Bend. Delicious food, great service and lovely atmosphere!!

Over the years we have enjoyed this restaurant for special occasions however our last visit was as huge disappointment. The service was horrible. Total lack of attention to our table and the waiter even apologized for not being "as present" as he should have been. Still love the place but with service like that I can't recommend it :(

Beautiful deor and Chef Kelly menu is excellent as expected. Thank you for wonderful dinner.

What. A. Disappointment. This place didn't have any of the mains that were posted on Yelp, which is why we wanted to try this restaurant in the first place. I took my boyfriend here for his birthday and we arrived 15 min early to our reservation and put some appetizers in and our apps came out , not only staggered, but after half an hour. Even the soup of the day took 15 min to come out. It's not like they were understaffed either. We waited for our main dishes for over an hour and by the time they were served, not only was the food terrible, but the server didn't even offer a discount or take anything off the bill for the food we didn't eat, because it was inedible, nor for the extremely inconvenient wait times. I also told the server when I arrived that it was my boyfriend's birthday, hoping they did something special for birthdays, and I'm pretty sure she forgot. The lamb shank that was supposedly braised for 5 hours, came out dry and over cooked. I don't know how that's possible when you braise something. The schnitzel looked like diner food and was inedible. The halibut cheeks with the risotto was bland and just drenched in butter. The mushroom caps stuffed with crab was also really oily and the stuffed crab tasted like canned crab (even the texture). The gnocchi was also bland and terrible. The only decent thing was the shrimp scampi appetizer, Caesar salad and the free bread and butter. The apple pie dessert that we ordered also looked like something a cat threw up. The server seemed like she wasn't all there either. There's no way the chef here knows how to prepare proper French cuisine; clearly. Overall, I'm extremely disappointed that this was the outcome of a special birthday outing. For the four of us, it needed up costing $400, with nothing taken off the bill. We took the leftovers home to feed our dogs at least so it wasn't a total waste. Save your money and try another place.

Took my mom here for her birthday dinner and they gave us a great outdoor table. The waitress was super friendly and the ambience was on point. They have a solid drink menu. Prices around 10 bucks for cocktails but also had non alcohol drinks like kombucha or soda, cappuccino. We got the calamari and mussels to start. Mussels were the star. Dip their bread in too (you won't regret it). Then for dinner we had lamb shank - this was the winner. Salmon dish- also good. And the pork dish. Polenta was eh but pork was tasty. Overall very flavorful menu and I would have tried it all if I wasn't full :) Dessert we did a chocolate dish not sure the name but it was so tasty and we all enjoyed it. Cappuccino decaf with the rock candy ended it well. No one rushed us and it was all around a great experience

We read a previous review on Jackalope Grill and almost didn't go because of one of the reviews on the service and the terrible Elk Steak. We decided to go anyway and we were so thankful we did. I ordered the Elk, because it sounded so good and boy was it. The best Elk I've ever had and I'm quite a foodie and have traveled all over the world. Another shoutout is for the bone marrow. WOW! I could eat that every single day! I'm sorry that the previous person had a bad experience, but I'm here to say that this is one of the nicest places in Bend. Wonderful food, friendly servers and beautiful dining room and outdoor dining area.

We just walked out after sitting at a table for 45 minutes, that we had reservations for, without even getting the drinks we ordered. I know that being short staffed is a big issue these days, but why continue to accept reservations if you can't accommodate customers. This is the first time we returned to the restaurant after a bad experience 6 years ago. I ordered a traditional German dish, which was one of their specialties. It was frozen solid in the middle. After seeing the positive reviews we thought we would give them another shot. We decided it was better to leave.

We had an absolutely fantastic experience here!! After a time deciding on cocktails, we all ordered the Huckleberry Cosmopolitans and they did not disappoint. The cocktail list is very well thought out with a mix of classic cocktails (like a Boulevardier) and newer, creative cocktails. The fennel sausage pasta is a MUST have. We thought the service was absolutely wonderful, warm and friendly and will definitely return the next time we are in Bend!!

We are locals. Heard of new chef so decided to try Jackalope again after being away for awhile. Dressed up a bit as we were celebrating. Greeted warmly @ the entrance. Arrived a little early for our reservation so stepped into thei bar. Decor there looked as it did when Tim Darling owned it. Proceeded to our table and sat down. Noticed immediately that the table cloths and cushioned chairs were replaced with shiny tables and hard backed chairs. Also it appeared that more tables were crowded together making it a Bistro look rather than an elegant dining experience. I believe there used to be more wait staff roaming the room attentive to customer's needs. As a positive note, our server made sure our food was hot. The new chef made sure it was delicious. For the dining tab, I would expect the ambiance, and table decor to match its fine dining.

Brought guests from Berlin here last night and everything was superb. They fit us in even though they were short a server, and didn't rush or pressure us to leave though we closed the place down & likely kept them late. The service was attentive & friendly, the cocktails were made to perfection (not too sweet as we requested), and the food was also excellent (dip the fresh warm bread in the escargot butter, it's heaven!). The atmosphere of the courtyard is really something special!! The plants and decorative lighting make you feel you're in a secret wonderland garden. It was a fabulous evening and we'll be back soon!!

A really special place. We've dined here many times through the years, and to be honest, it's better than ever. Order the scallops, they are the best in Bend. Most recently, Ihad the halibut and my wife had a steak, both expertly prepared. Service is warm and you never feel like you've been forgotten. Pricing is consistent with the other high end restaurants in town.

Ordered their premier offering of Elk for $58..it was prepared as chef suggest med rare. This was like eating an old catchers mitt.,..I could not finish. Will not be going back.

Reservation at 8 service not the greatest or the waiter had an attitude. Got my food after 9p. Wasn't even busy. Nonetheless I won't be back

Randomly found this place through Resy. And it is one of the best restaurants I've been to in a long time. I had the Beef Paleron and my wife had the Pecking Duck. And both were simply amazing. The Beef Paleron was melt in your mouth good and the duck was cooked perfectly with a delicious sweet and savory sauce. And for dessert we had the crème brûlée! The custard was cold (like it should be) and the caramelized sugar crust was made perfectly and took a couple good hits with the spoon to crack. I could have ten of those in a row! Definitely recommend and you should book a reservation right now.

we have eaten there a number of times, even followed them from their past location. Service was mediocre. Restaurant at 5:00 was pretty empty - no problem. We ordered snails, caesar salads, salmon. Snails were served properly but lacked flavor so I added salt and some lemon to help Never had to do that. Caesar salad was very poor, had a few tomato slices, no croutons, no grated parmesan, had to ask for dressing as didn't seem to be dressed. I don't think it was Romaine lettuce. Salmon was good with mini vegetables. Could have been the chef that night, not the owner cooking No excuse for this.

Food was great. Drinks were great (especially the old fashioned!) but plan on dressing up and staying a while. We missed a play as we didn't anticipate the length of time needed to get service -which, had we known, would be a nice change of Bend pace. Will go back for special occasion.

Waited over two hours for two entrees for my partner's birthday dinner. Will never come back.

OMG I have not an idea how they have been in business for 15 years Never again. This place needs a new chef. Possibly the worst food ever

Updated: The last three visits (Aug, Sept 2018) have been disappointing for my wife and I. Weak or unprofessional service, food preparation inconsistent and disappointing experience's compared to prior visits. Somebody is taking their "eye off the ball." At what point do we just stop returning? While it must be difficult to maintain the same high level of quality and consistency year-after-year, it's what I'm expecting every visit. It's not enjoyable to drop $100- $125 ( or $200 with two teens) and feel like it was an experience best described as "meh." So So Prior review: A consistently enjoyable meal in with good service and very good food, in a comfortable setting. The operative words here are consistent and very good. Duck is superb. Wine pour is generous. Outside dining is lovely considering your location. Overall, a predictable meal with very nicely prepared food. Negatives: Outside seating on card tables detracts a bit. My $14 Manhattan was shaken instead of stirred...a common error leading to a watered down bourbon Manhattan (so sad)...

The best!!! The filet was spot on!!! Service was great, the drinks were great. Such attention to detail.

The ambiance and inand service was fine. However, my order of halibut cheeks was served barely warm for $48. The table across the way from me. She returned her food as well for being too cold. A man on another table, ordered the duck and returned it twice. He did not like it. All in all I will not be coming back.

What a great place! Service was perfect. Food was perfect and you get nice portion sizes. This is a charming restaurant that feels like a big city kinda place if that makes sense. Id love to come back someday.

Just another customer who's reservation was 'lost'. I made a reservation a week in advance to surprise my wife for our Anniversary. We arrive and the front desk person rudely states that we don't have a reservation and goes on to ask me to prove my innocence as if I'm just going to walk into a restaurant and lie about a reservation. Don't risk it. Go elsewhere in downtown Bend.

Near perfect experience: made reservation through OpenTable. Stated it was for an anniversary, requested as private/quiet table as possible. Hostess showed us table to see if we approved, table was in a nook off the bar, we were the only ones in the space. Some chatter noise from patrons at the bar and from the other side of the wall. Both of these eventually subsided. Our server was also the bartender. She was courteous, attentive, knowledgable, and conversational. She educated us on our food choices-all of which were amazing. We decided to box up part of the charcuterie plate ordered because we need to save room for dinner. We didn't take any pictures, but the charcuterie was magazine pix worthy. Out entrées were perfect. Complimentary champagne for the anniversary. If there was any complaint, we didn't think the creme brûlée needed whipped cream. If that is a complaint. It was a nice evening out with great service and food.

Such a gem! We love date night here! The bread is to die for. We always get the bone marrow and escargot. You can never go wrong with the filet or rack of lamb. We haven't been able to try desserts as they weren't ready. Highly recommend this place! Come early as they run out quick!