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Merenda Restaurant and Wine Bar

900 NW Wall Street
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 330-2304
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Price:
$$$
Cross Street:
Northwest Minnesota Avenue
Hours:
Daily 11:30am-10pm

Message from Merenda Restaurant and Wine Bar

Merenda Restaurant and Wine Bar

Lavish yet rustic, contemporary while classic

  • Great Food
  • Fine Wine
  • Swanky Atmosphere

One of Bend's hippest downtown restaurants', Merenda Restaurant and Wine Bar, offers country French and Italian cuisine that is the result chef Jody Denton and his talented staff pushing the culinary envelope while paying tribute to gastronomy's historical past. Fresh ingredients combined with traditional Old World methods of cooking--such as wood-fire grilling and rotisserie--bring distinctive flavor to the ever evolving menu.

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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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To 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

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1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

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

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

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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Sophisticated tapas and wine bar brings big-city style to Bend.  See the full editorial review.

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Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Daily 11:30am-10pm

Payment Types

  • Diners Club
  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Discover

Cuisines

  • Tapas / Small Plates
  • Mediterranean

Meal Price

  • $$$

Amenities

  • Bar Scene
  • Romantic Dining
  • Group Dining
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Open 7 Days
  • Notable Wine List
  • People Watching
  • Date Spot

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