Redmond’s dining scene has quickly become one of Central Oregon’s most exciting and the top places to eat, fueled by a new generation of chefs, brewers, and food cart operators revitalizing the city’s charming downtown. Today, you’ll find a vibrant mix of eateries offering flavors from around the world — from sushi and Mexican cuisine to Italian, Chinese, and classic American comfort food. Whether you’re craving a hearty breakfast, a family-friendly dinner, or an upscale dining experience, Redmond offers something for every taste.
Explore our guide to the best restaurants in Redmond, Oregon, and discover why this hidden gem is a must-visit for food lovers.
Best Redmond Breweries with Great Food
Redmond is home to an outstanding craft beer scene, and many local breweries offer appetizing fare to pair with your IPA, stout, or lager. Here’s a look at some of the top food carts and kitchens at Redmond craft breweries.
Food carts at Wild Ride Brewing
One of the landmark destinations in downtown Redmond, Wild Ride Brewing is home to four food carts that pair well with its award-winning ales and lagers—all of which you can enjoy around the fire pit on the brewpub’s spacious patio. Learn more about the fun food options at Wild Ride Brewing, and explore Central Oregon breweries for a deeper look at the region’s craft beer scene.
Initiative Brewing
Initiative Brewing, founded in 2019, has grown into one of Central Oregon’s top breweries—with three locations across the region today. Head to Redmond pub, where it all started, for an allergen-friendly menu of scratch-made pub fare. Enjoy creative salads, a handful of chicken sandwiches, an internationally influenced lineup of hearty burgers (including a Brazilian-inspired burger adorned with chimichurri sauce), and a few flavorful rice bowls.
Cascade Lakes Brewing
Cascade Lakes Brewing Company launched in 1994, making it Central Oregon’s second-oldest brewery—and the oldest in Redmond. Head to the nonprofit brewery’s Cascade Lakes Pub at 7th Street for a stellar lineup of burgers and sandwiches, salads, and flatbreads—all of which pair well with roughly a dozen house-made ales and lagers.
Still hungry? Wondering where else to eat around the region? We’ve got you covered with our food guide to Central Oregon.
We’ve even put together a guide to the best hidden gem restaurants in Warm Springs—less than an hour north of Redmond.
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International Cuisine in Redmond, Oregon
Redmond is home to a thriving food scene, as evidenced by the myriad choices for fare from around the world.
Carnaval Mexican Grill
Since 2019, the husband-and-wife team behind Carnaval Mexican Grill have worked tirelessly to bring different regional flavors of Mexico to Central Oregon diners. For the downtown Redmond restaurant, that means fresh ceviche, hearty breakfast dishes (including chilaquiles and huevos rancheros), a torta stuffed with carnitas, and several fresh seafood items.
La Frontera
A longtime local favorite, La Frontera is one of the top Mexican restaurants in Redmond, Oregon. Its appetizing menu ranges from breakfast dishes (such as chorizo and eggs) to casual lunch and dinner fare (including gorditas, sopes, enchiladas, and tacos).
Oishi Japanese Restaurant
Hankering for delicious sushi? Look no further than Oishi Japanese Restaurant, where the restaurant’s name roughly translates to tasty, delicious, or enjoyable. This Redmond restaurant serves up fresh food using authentic culinary techniques, and its menu items encompass specialty sushi rolls, noodles, bento boxes, traditional entrées, and more.
Rigoberto’s Taco Shop
You know what to expect at Rigoberto’s Taco Shop, which serves numerous Mexican dishes but is beloved for its tacos—which come filled with nearly 11 different protein choices. Get a heaping helping of carne asada fries on the side, and top your dishes off with house-made salsas from the taqueria’s self-serve salsa bar.
Madaline’s Grill and Steakhouse
Just south of downtown, Madaline’s Grill and Steakhouse is a long-running Redmond restaurant whose menu features dozens of delectable items—including steak and seafood, fajitas, burritos, and pasta dishes. It’s easy to see why this favorite among locals is one of the best restaurants in Redmond for special occasions.
Terra Kitchen at SCP Redmond Hotel
If you’re trying to keep it light without sacrificing flavor, see what’s new at Terra Kitchen—the in-house restaurant at SCP Redmond Hotel. Terra Kitchen bills itself as a “plant-forward” eatery that leans heavily on locally grown ingredients (some picked fresh from the hotel’s rooftop garden) and finds inspiration in coastal Mediterranean cuisine; while it changes all the time, the menu might include stuffed cabbage, eggplant tagine, and paella valenciana.
Top Culinary Cuisine Options in Downtown Redmond
The next time you’re strolling through downtown Redmond, here are a few ideas for enjoying plenty of good food.
General Duffy’s Waterhole
A few blocks south of Wild Ride Brewing sits General Duffy’s Waterhole. The popular food cart pod comprises a handful of carts that serve a variety of cuisines (from Philly cheesesteaks to Asian fusion dishes) and a taphouse that pours 20 craft ales and lagers from Pacific Northwest breweries. An on-site Saturday market showcases artisan items and locally grown fare each summer, as well.
If you’re still looking for quality craft brews and other tasty drinks in the area, check out our bar guide to Central Oregon—and learn about the wide range of food trucks in Redmond, Oregon.
Brickhouse
Brickhouse, in the heart of Redmond, is known for quality and an upscale atmosphere that matches its menu—and is an essential part of the wider Redmond food scene. This low-lit steakhouse prides itself on dishing USDA Prime steaks, wild-caught seafood, and scratch-made pasta; its wine bar, rich with selections from around the world, adds to the elegance.
Diego’s Spirited Kitchen
Since 2009, Diego’s Spirited Kitchen has earned acclaim for its wide-ranging menu that blends inventive Mexican cuisine (such as coconut shrimp tacos) with fare from all over the world; items range from a barbecue pulled pork sandwich to ravioli stuffed with carnitas and doused in a chipotle-lime cream. The back patio at Diego’s, heated in winter, is always bustling. For more, get the skinny on Redmond restaurants with outdoor seating.
Old Fashioned Burgers and Pizza
Redmond hosts several burger joints and pizzerias well worth your time. We couldn’t begin to list every last one, but these should whet your appetite.
Redmond Burger Company
The locally owned burger joint launched in 2008 and has since become a Redmond favorite for its commitment to all things fresh: All of the 100% fresh chuck roast patties at Redmond Burger Company are pressed by hand (and made to order), its burger buns are baked fresh daily, sauces are made in-house, and french fries are cut by hand.
Grace and Hammer Pizzeria
Housed in a former church, Grace and Hammer Pizzeria offers a memorable dining experience and imbues each of its pies with an almost religious zeal for creativity, thoughtfulness, and fresh flavors. The pizzeria sources its ingredients locally, whenever possible, and routinely updates its offerings to reflect what’s in-season. Toppings range from the conventional (such as pepperoni and Italian sausage) to the eclectic (including manchego cheese, lemon herb chicken breast, truffle oil, and Korean kalbi sauce).
Bogey’s Burgers
The Redmond-based Bogey’s Burgers boasts a robust menu that includes salads, wings, and grilled fare—but its juicy burgers naturally steal the show. Bogey’s buns are baked locally and delivered daily, its toppings are consistently fresh, and diners can enjoy desserts from Eberhard’s Dairy Products—another Redmond-born outfit.
Cibelli’s Pizza
Ask a dozen folks who makes the best pizza in Central Oregon, and you’ll get nearly as many answers—but Cibelli’s Pizza is routinely part of that conversation. The pizzeria—started by a native New Yorker—boasts a varied selection of pies, all piled high with fresh ingredients and showcasing a wide range of flavor combinations. In addition to its toppings, Cibelli’s dough is made fresh daily.
