Amazing food and staff were friendly & knowledgeable about celiac/gluten free precautions needed. I was told the owners have celiac which made me feel extra safe eating here.
Highly recommend the bbq shrimp and espresso martini (one of the best I've had!)
Drive 75 miles out of our way so my wife can enjoy a draft gluten free beer and they are out of it!! This is a frickin brewery... Could at least have a can available when they forget to brew. Very disappointing, long trip☹️
This place is fantastic! The fish tacos are delicious and portions are large. The fries are excellent and I love the dark meat gluten-free fried chicken. And waffles! They have a ton of sauces to choose from - spicy Thai is my favorite. The employees are always kind and attentive. I love the ambiance at The Lot. The summer is festive and it’s cozy in the winter with heated benches and fire pits. Highly recommend!
Stood in line and when we finally got a chance to order, we were told they were “not doing any more gluten free pizzas for the night”. You either offer something or you don’t, pick one please. Huge waste of our time.
From the moment I walked in I was first blown away by the amazing customer service I received. Then I ordered my food to go and when I got home with my order that was recommended to me because I have to have gluten free I was blown away first by the amount of food. Then I tasted that garlic and black pepper banger and mash and I am hooked!!! It will be at least two nights of dinner for me. But oh my goodness was it delicious!!! The hostess that recommended it couldn’t have been more right if she tried!!! I am so grateful to her.
I haven't been in years and it was great today. They have vegan gluten free pastries. The espresso was very good. The half shade, half sun back lawn on the Deschutes River is great. Ample seating. ADA, kid, and dog friendly (though we did not use a restroom so cannot speak to that). I will be bringing my young child there over and over. Order at the window then walk inside for a seat or walk through the building to go down the steps to the back, or you can go down the side path outside to the left to go to the back with any wheeled personal transportation devices like strollers or wheel chairs.
Sloooow service on Sunday brunch. I think they're short staffed. Food was just fine but there's better all around. I appreciated there are several gluten free options. Nice vibes if the weather is good.
We went here for pizza this last weekend, when we were visiting the area. We had pizza at one other place while we were there, and this blew that went out of the water. We have to eat gluten-free due to allergies. Most gluten-free crust served at restaurants is really crack or crust or, at best, flat bread. this was soft with a slight chew to it, as a good pizza crush should have. I would have liked some air bubbles, but that's something I've only found in one place in all the Pacific Northwest.
We sat outside, as we had our putz with us. As it was dark, it was a little chilly until they lit the fireplace. Even with the fireplace on, the patio is rather large, and I do think they need to add some more gas heaters on the outer edges. The fireplace really only keeps you warm if you're within 6 inches to ten inches. The server was attentive and friendly. We didn't wait long for our order once it was in. We shared a large house house salad. My husband, who hates vinegarats, actually liked the one that was on this salad. It was spring. Mix lettuce with current shreds and nothing more. I don't know if there's normally croutons on it, and they left them out because of the gluten allergy, but it was just lettuce and carrot shreds for us.
The parking lot is tiny, and only one direction. There is street parking. You may have to walk a couple of blocks. There are a lot of restaurants on the street, making it a popular destination. When we first arrived, we were told It would be a thirty minute wait. We decided to start walking down the street for a few minutes. They said they had a cancelation, so they told us we were able to be seated within 2 minutes. We know now to expect a thirty minute wait in the future.
We really enjoyed the food. I highly recommend the house made pork. The sweet heat was a perfect balance of spicy, pickled peppers and sweet, tender house mate pork.
I would highly recommend, if you were going to eat here in the evening...even during the warmer months, bring a blanket and a jacket. My only disappointment was that there was no cider available. It worked out because I had a very good Ginger campucha, served in the bottle, with a glass of ice. It is made by a company that gives part of their proceeds to help the less fortunate.
I definitely recommend eating here if you are gluten intolerant. I had no reaction, and I am rather sensitive to cross contamination. Repeat that it's cooked and served on a metal Pan. Which helps eliminate that. Even if you don't have food allergies, the place is very popular, which tells you a lot. If you don't want pizza, they also have gluten-free buns.
Our first visit was really good. 4 of us enjoyed some appetizers and a variety of drinks including non-alcoholic cocktails, real cocktails, and wine and we were really impressed with everything. We weren't as impressed with our entrees, especially my husband's which was a perfectly cooked fish but had no sides. He didn't realize that and didn't want to order anything once we'd already received our food. We followed dinner with dessert which again was very impressive like the start of our meal.
Half our party is gluten free and one person lactose free and there were many options for everyone.
Photo from desert.
I love Thump coffee. The Baristas are always friendly and go out of their way to give you a great coffee drink. I also appreciate that they offer really tasty gluten free pastries.
Super cool place! Looks small from the outside but has a generous amount of seating inside. Service was quick and everyone was friendly. Unique menu with great gluten free options. Would definitely stop in here again!
I love this restaurant. The food and drinks especially the morning cocktails are exceptional. The staff and waitresses were so sweet and attentive, patient with a smile. High recommend the food here, perfectly cooked scallops, shrimp and lobster on an eggs Benedict with morel mushrooms absolutely made my day. Gluten free options available and made to request. I waited over 38 years to finally visit this restaurant even though I knew it had a great reputation but now it's apart of life forever.
The food was amazing and everything could be made gluten free. I loved my kale and sausage pasta dish and wished I went with friends to split more dishes but I was traveling alone. The bartenders were friendly and the ambiance wa nice.
Just had a great meal! A group of 6 of us were seated immediately. The server was very friendly. Every single dish you could tell was made with love and great flavor. I loved all the gluten free options. All the garnishes and dishes were thoughtfully made and everything seemed extremely fresh.
Absolutely freaking amazing. Food was sooooo good! We tried there cauliflower appetizer, pad see ew, a curry dish, and their already made curry lazy pot -- which was my favorite (think nostalgic chicken ramen flavor but a hundred timers better)
Chris, our server, was very on top of things and helped me with my gluten free needs. Great ambience.
Jeff took care of our large party. That guy don't mess around. He knew the menu amd the beer list very well making ordering very easy. They have gluten free options and they have adult food too.
They were very accommodating to celiac/gluten free needs and took appropriate precautions. I got the gluten free roasted turkey sandwich and it was delicious!! Highly recommend
Of note, the round bread in the picture is the gluten free bread they use for visual reference
I’m gluten free (celiac) and had a great meal here. There were lot’s of gluten free options, nothing is marked gluten free on the menu but our server was very knowledgeable about what was safe and what the potential for cross contamination was. I had the chicken paella and the bistro steak.
HIGHLY recommend!! Their biscuits and gravy, and breakfast tostadas are amazing! The portions are great. So happy they had gluten free options along with their vegan food! We'll definitely be back.
Went here to celebrate our anniversary & while our server wasn’t the friendliest, their authentic Italian food made up for it. Everything we tried was phenomenal, especially the meatballs! Also, the ciabatta bread is made with Italian flour and didn’t hurt my gluten sensitive stomach. Win-Win!Trattoria Sbandati is probably our fav Italian restaurant splurge in Bend.
Great food, great service. Noi Thai is on my "must do" list whenever I am in Bend. I am celiac and there are enough GF choices to make it hard for me to decide what to pick. Then the waiter there were more things on the menu that could be made GF...
Really yummy date smoothie. It tasted like a milkshake! Very knowledgeable about ingredients. Lots of gluten free and soy free options. Super friendly staff. I will definitely return next time I'm in Bend!
This place was the HIGHLIGHT of our trip to bend! Delicious golden milk and gluten-free/vegan seed bread…YUM. Great atmosphere to pull out a book or work. Also, a really lovely view of the river. It’s the top of our list for when we return to bend. 💚
A true heritage tradition in Bend, the Pines with it's two pine trees rising though the floor and ceiling, offers great food, superb service, and a relaxing atmosphere.
Our reservation was for 5:30 and the restaurant was already busy. We were quickly seated in the back overlooking the water.
Our waiter was a high energy person and was very attentive without making us feel hurried.
The steak fries and garlic fries appitizers were both great, although the steak fries would be my choice next time.
I had the pulled pork without the bun (gluten intolerance) and was offered seasonal vegetables ( superb green beans ) all of which were very tasty. My wife had the chicken Marsala which after I had a taste was a much better choice.
Our companions had the blackened rockcod and rib eye steak which they enjoyed.
The Pines has an excellent wine and beer list. Wine is offered by the bottle or glass.
All in all an excellent dinning experience.
If you have not been be sure to try it.
This place is an absolute Gem! Great food, reasonable cost, quick meal. My son and I tried this place, he's gluten intolerant, so eating out is kind of a pain... Not here! Plenty to choose from, and my son said it was the best fajitas he's ever had. I ate some of his, and I would agree with that statement. I went with the Super Burrito, also fantastic! The prices were very good I thought, compared to all the inflated prices in Bend, this place has some good value. The quantity was reasonable. Everything about this place was great. Thanks Super Burrito for the great meal, we'll be back very soon!
Amazing sandwiches just behind the main downtown street, and overlooking the river. Highly recommended to take just half a sandwich as they are huge. Instead use the rest of your sandwich money on a pint of beer from one of the many great breweries on tap. And don't forget the weekly pint specials are very inexpensive. Have (huge) salads too for the gluten free person in your party.
This place is a hidden gem! On our first Bend trip I was looking for a nice wine and cheese night for my birthday. So glad we ended up here instead of some of the popular wineries! We went in on a Friday 3/29 and it seemed a little quiet —no idea why, everything was fantastic. They also have cocktails! Food was delicious and so many gluten free options which really made the night for me! We had a cheeseboard and olives, calamari and perfectly cooked steak with Mac n cheese (gf noodles). Service was really great and we took home a bottle of one of my favorite wines Lubanzi Chenin Blanc for a great price. Will be back every trip!!! Thanks for a great experience.
OMG Domaine Serene is amazing! We were totally made to feel so special by Luke and Katja. The experience and the service was top notch. The meat and cheese plate were high quality and delicious. We are so glad the dessert was recommended. It was a gluten free chocolate mousse that was perfect. Everything was warm, friendly, inviting and just a wonderful evening, tasting delicious wines. We can’t wait to go back.
Really enjoyable! Great service, great food, great atmosphere. I got the white wine flight and yellowfin and couldn't have enjoyed it more. Great cook, seasoning and sides with the tuna..
My wife got the Risotto and, honestly, it tasted more like creamed corn than Italian risotto. Still tasted great, but by no means was it traditional.
Our group of 8 had a vegetarian, vegan, and several gluten free folks. Everyone left happy! They even had a separate gluten free menu, which we loved.
The only other note was that the room gets really loud and impossible to conversation at a table for 8. I think this atmosphere would make 900 perfect for a date, however.
The mole enchiladas with homemade corn tortillas were perfection! (Gluten free is standard) So glad we dropped into this spot! It’s a food cart with very casual seating. I’d eat here weekly if Ididn’t live 3 hours away.
We were passing through Bend looking for a dog friendly spot! What a find! The food was good, the portions great and price reasonable. We had the chicken caesar salad, burgers and the kids had the kids meal, chicken strips and fries. We have one gluten-free vegetarian diner who was accommodated and enjoyed their meal too.
One of the best meals I’ve had in Bend in a while! Lots of options if you’re gluten and dairy free. We got the bacon wrapped dates, clams a la plancha, grilled octopus, tuna tartare and pork skirt steak. All delicious! Corrine at the bar is lovely too!
Great vibes, great subs. Only gluten free options are salads — which are pretty small and sparse, but still tasty! :) You can tell they use good quality ingredients here.
We had the best food. But our service with Tim was exceptional. I am gluten free and they were careful and well informed. We don't get many date nights so we are particular with where we spend them. We absolutely will be back. The caprese was to die for, one of my all time favorites! Thank you for taking care of us.
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