Wild Rye

Restaurant · Crook County

Wild Rye

Restaurant · Crook County

16525 SW Brasada Canyons Dr, Powell Butte, OR 97753

Highlights

Casual eatery with high-desert cuisine, cocktails, beer, wine

16525 SW Brasada Canyons Dr, Powell Butte, OR 97753 Get directions

brasada.com

@wildrye.brasada

$50–100 · Menu

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Bend, Oregon’s Best New Restaurants: Spring 2025 | Eater Portland

"About 20 minutes outside of Bend, Wild Rye sits atop the hill at Brasada Ranch Resort with a refined dining experience and an immaculate view of sunsets over the cascades. Chef Karl Holl takes inspiration from the surrounding high desert. His signature juniper braised lamb over rye berry risotto perfectly reflects the desert. He starts by crushing whole juniper branches with garlic, shallots, bay leaf, and other aromatics, which is rubbed into a cut of loin and shoulder to cure. Many dishes are torched or charred (rather than barbecued). Don’t miss the sumptuous smokey rolls topped with a pile of juniper salt. Holl’s creativity shines in the roasted beets and smoked yogurt with seasonal citrus, basil, lime leaf, and pistachio rose rubble that’s best eaten when mixed and distributed throughout the salad. Popular, too, is the Fifty-Dollar Burger that earns its price tag as it includes fois gras and is sprinkled with edible gold dust." - Barb Gonzalez

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Len

Google

The waiter lady was amazing, as was the service, but I didn't like the food to be honest. Also, the steak was expensive and small. The views, nevertheless, are amazing. Also, we got complimentary desserts, which was a very nice gesture.

Jim Beck

Google

Weird restaurant. They have two menus. One for to go and one for dine in. My wife and I fancied to the $24 hamburger over the $50 hamburger. Nope not allowed.you need to eat your $24 hamburger on the plastic burger we provide. If you want the $50 hamburger then you can eat it in the restaurant. We saw dozens of people happily eating their $100++ dinners on Styrofoam. Not for us. If the kitchen is cooking for to go why can't those people that drink and tip order the food on the sacred menu

Roman Anderson

Google

While waiting for a table a small family had several children that were running around the lobby and hitting me with their toys. It didn't seem to bother the hostess. After we sat down the wait staff was either apathetic or rude. Atmosphere was more like an upscale sports bar and less like a fine dining restaurant. The food was equivalent to about what you would get at an outback steakhouse. I've eaten at some of the best restaurants in the country, and when you price your food similar to those restaurants, you're going to be judged with them. Unfortunately as much as we wanted to like this place we won't be coming back.

Amber Moeggenberg

Google

We are locals and I privately reached out so they could take care of the less than happy experience we had (management didn't bother to) 1st the wine was great but not local. 2nd service (server) was not great not even good. 3rd food was ick (we had appetizers only) and way overpriced. We have been going there for 10 years and food has been hit and miss always mainly miss, but its half way between my besties and my home. I'm just sad they dont care enough about the locals to respond. Buyer beware... your food may be great or it may suck.

Nanthawat Jiranuwatana

Google

The menu was so limited, I was with a party that wanted to eat here but I just settled with the $50 that ended up being pretty mundane (but to be honest the foie gras made it really gross but that was probably my fault for wanting to try it.)

David Joseph

Google

Stayed for a long weekend in the Cabins. Christina at Wild Rye was absolutely amazing and the rest of the staff were talented and helpful. Incredible dining experiences and the food was excellent. Don’t skip the apps! Brooke, Crystal, Derrick, and Jonah all were great as well.

Rebecca Deurlein

Google

Breakfasts are hearty, delicious, and beautifully presented. Service is excellent, and the views are perfection!

Dan Klowden

Google

Outdoor dining during lunch was great. Good food, great cocktails and service that was prompt but not at all rushed. Letting the kids run around on the lawn and having a little solitude was icing on the cake!