Planning a spring trip to Bend, Sunriver, Redmond, and beyond? Looking to soak up the sun and eat outdoors? Good news: Many of the top places to eat in Central Oregon offer incredible spring and summer dining options—and we’ve put together a guide to outdoor restaurants and food cart pods to help plan your epic adventure:
Keep reading for more about local food trucks and some of the top restaurants in Central Oregon.
Outdoor Restaurants in Central Oregon
No matter where your travels may take you, you’ll find sun-kissed outdoor restaurants in Central Oregon. Here are a few top stops in Sunriver, Bend, and beyond.
Outdoor Restaurants in Sunriver, OR
Whether we’re talking food or vibes, some of the top places to eat in Central Oregon can be found in Sunriver. Start your culinary journey at Sunriver Brewing Company, whose award-winning beers never taste better than on a shaded patio in The Village at Sunriver.
At Sunriver Resort, Lake House pairs its creative takes on classic Pacific Northwest fare with waterside dining and views of Mt. Bachelor, Lodge Kitchen sits next to a placid
Outdoor Restaurants in Redmond, OR
Outdoor restaurants in Redmond, OR can be found throughout downtown. Sample Mexican dishes on the cozy patio at Diego’s Spirited Kitchen, or head to The Rooftop at SCP Redmond Hotel; the restaurant uses local, seasonal ingredients—many of which come from the garden surrounding The Rooftop’s seating area.
If you’d like to enjoy some of Central Oregon’s legendary craft beers while soaking up sun, spend an afternoon on the leafy patio at Cascade Lakes Brewing Company, Wild Ride Brewing Company, or Initiative Brewing—where you can warm up around one of several fire pits.
Outdoor Restaurants in Madras, OR
In downtown Madras, The Spot serves food from an on-site kitchen, as well as two food carts, and hosts a full bar in its taproom. Picnic tables, fire pits, and a second-story patio offer plenty of space to gather with the whole crew.
Outdoor Restaurants in Sisters, OR
In downtown, Sisters Saloon & Ranch Grill serves steaks sourced from regional farmers on a compact patio—and is among the top places to eat in Central Oregon. Other patios around downtown include the expansive Barn in Sisters, the vibey Ski Inn Taphouse and Hotel, an elegant backyard setting at The Open Door, and downtown people-watching at Luckey’s Woodsman.
Outdoor Restaurants in Bend, OR
Sip award-winning beers next to Mirror Pond and the Deschutes River at Bend Brewing Company, the second-oldest brewery in town. 10 Barrel Brewing Co., meanwhile, offers comfortable outdoor seating at both of its pubs—and a crackling fire pit at its westside outpost. Across the street, sip wine on a shaded patio at Olvidemos. Nearby, soak up the sun while enjoying a creative mix of international flavors at Spork.
Food Trucks in Central Oregon
There’s never a bad time to eat and imbibe outside, so the number of food trucks in Central Oregon has grown dramatically in recent years. Today, most modern food cart pods offer shaded seating, on-site taprooms or beer carts, communal fire pits, and views of nearby Cascade peaks. Here are a few suggestions to help you get started.
Food Trucks in Bend, OR
Food truck pods can be found all over Bend and are some of the most fun places to eat in Central Oregon. Between downtown and the Old Mill District, The Podski brings together nearly a dozen local food trucks. Across the Deschutes River from downtown, The Lot is Bend’s first food cart pod and offers a cozy experience with four food trucks. On the east side, choose among a handful of offerings at Midtown Yacht Club, which also hosts trivia, live music, and other fun events. Further out, a handful of trucks surround a covered seating area, heated by a fire pit, at On Tap.
Food Trucks in Redmond, Oregon
A handful of food cart pods sprawl across Redmond’s downtown core, each with its own unique approach to the outdoor experience. General Duffy’s Waterhole offers a handful of food trucks, but its expansive offerings also include an on-site sports bar, live music, weekly markets, and stand-up comedy. Wild Ride Brewing pours its signature brews, hosts four food carts, and offers plenty of outdoor seating around its toasty fire pits. And Redmond Food Park has made a name for itself as an alcohol-free, family-friendly pod with a play area for young children.
Food Trucks in Sisters, OR
Savor the culinary spirit of Sisters at a pair of friendly food cart pods. The Barn in Sisters is a stylish taphouse with five local food trucks, a full bar, and an enormous outdoor seating area. A few blocks away, Eurosports repairs, rents, and sells a variety of bikes—and hosts a few food trucks under a canopy of ponderosa pine.
Food Trucks in La Pine, OR
La Pine is home to one food cart pod—and it’s well worth a stop when you’re coming back from the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway or on your way up to Paulina Lake. The Wetlands Taphouse hosts a few appetizing food trucks alongside a bustling indoor taphouse and a spacious outdoor seating area—partially covered—with four fire pits.
Food Trucks in Tumalo, OR
Sitting along Highway 20, between Bend and Sisters, the community of Tumalo is home to The Bite—one of the most fun places to eat in Central Oregon. Peruse four food carts, order a pint in the taproom, grab a table in the covered patio, and stick around for live music that’s offered a couple times each week.
Food Trucks in Sunrvier, OR
Sunriver got into the food truck game in 2024 with the arrival of The Century Commons Taps & Trucks. Today, seven food trucks sling cuisines from around the world, an on-site taproom offers indoor seating and a variety of local craft beers, and the Century Commons calendar stays busy with paint-and-sip events, live music, and bingo nights.
Plan Your Next Foodie Tour of Central Oregon
Whether you look forward to basking in the sunshine at restaurant patios or seeing what’s new at local food trucks, it’s never too early to get excited about your next visit. Check out some of the top places to eat in Central Oregon for more ideas—and don’t forget to make reservations (if available) to secure the perfect seat.
