

Many’s the time I’ve had a craving for Zydeco’s legendary barbecue shrimp, but didn’t feel like waiting for a table. It’s also home to Bistro 28, an outstanding eatery that happens to be run by the same folks that operate the popular Downtown dining hotspot, Zydeco.
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Hard to believe Bistro 28 is located in an athletic club, eh?īut most vacation spots don’t have the Athletic Club of Bend, or the popular Clear Summer Nights concert series that takes place there each summer. Los Jalapeños is itty-bitty inside, but their menu packs a big punch in terms of tasty, authentic Mexican fare and happy hour specials to leave you swooning. This funky little turquoise eatery on Greenwood Avenue is hard to miss, but only if you know where to look. Save room for dessert, since their key lime pie is epic. Prices are comparable to what you’d expect to pay at a mid-to-higher-end Downtown Bend restaurant, but if you grab a spot near a window, you’ll get mountain views worth a lot more than that. All are equally delicious, with hearty portions and quick service.

Start your meal with a taste of summer by ordering the watermelon bruschetta made with blueberries, watermelon, fresh mint, and feta served on Tuscan bread and drizzled with cherry balsamic reduction.Įntrees run the gamut from seafood specials like Dungeness crab ravioli to more traditional fare like pan-seared pork chops or fried chicken. Once there, you’ll find killer mountain views and an exceptional cocktail list. Heck, you’re unlikely to spot it even if you are shopping there, but it’s worth a trek up the stairs to discover this buried treasure above Jamba Juice and across from the fountain/fire pit. Tasty watermelon bruschetta at Moose Sisters.
