Merenda Restaurant and Wine Bar
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 330-2304
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Northwest Minnesota Avenue
- Hours:
- Daily 11:30am-10pm
Message from Merenda Restaurant and Wine Bar
Lavish yet rustic, contemporary while classic
- Great Food
- Fine Wine
- Swanky Atmosphere
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Editorial Review for Merenda Restaurant and Wine Bar – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
The cavernous, loft-like space features exposed brick, rustic wooden beams and a grand staircase. Weekends usually mean boisterous crowds and a line out the door. The best way to dine is tapas-style. Try appetizers like roasted halibut cheeks in a lemon-garlic butter, chilled oysters or a selection of cheeses. Small plates range from skillet-roasted mussels to a garlic and goat cheese tart. Wood-fired pizzas are topped with shrimp, pancetta, asparagus or pepperoni.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyThe menu of wines by the glass features dozens of options.
Know Before You GoTo avoid a long wait, call at least one day in advance for reservations; they will accept reservations up to one month in advance.
User Reviews for Merenda Restaurant and Wine Bar
08/14/2008 Posted by snow7777
This is one of the dirtiest and worst restaurants I have ever been too. I thought this Denton guy was from San Fran? The drinks were the only good thing this place had to offer. The place was dirty, the food was awful and not cooked correctly, the wait-staff was less than impressive. If someone wants a good meal and good service; don't go to Merenda, it's awful just like Mr. Denton's looks.
Pros: Cocktails
Cons: Eveything but the cocktails
01/28/2008 Posted by holeione
We recently revisited Merenda after having a couple of so-so visits in a row. I must say that they have found their position as one of Bend's best restaurants again. First off the food was above my expectations. My wife and I split the Gnoochi and the NY Steak, wow!! And our friends loved their chicken and pizza. Service was polite and knowledgable. Great Scotch selection (too good?) Still noisy, but we had a booth and really felt comfortable. Keep it up!!
Pros: Food and Drink
Cons: Still noisy
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