Dear Irene

“It was a beautiful day so we sat outside. We ordered the prawn dumplings and tuna tostadas. The food was delicious and not only was it delicious but it was beautiful. We ended up ordering another plate of the tuna tostadas they were so good. The service was excellent. Our waiter was awesome. The photos are from our second visit.”

“Very popular place, get a reservation! I got the seared foie gras and roasted banzino, both were excellent. Try the American spirit cocktail if you like an old fashioned.”

“Dear Irene is such a special spot in Bend! The food is absolutely delicious, everything feels thoughtfully made, fresh, and full of flavor. It’s the kind of place where you can tell a lot of care goes into every detail. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, perfect for a relaxed meal or catching up with friends. And the service really stands out the staff are attentive, friendly, and make you feel genuinely welcome from the moment you walk in. If you’re in Bend, this place is a must-visit. I’ll definitely be coming back!”

“My husband and I sat at a high top table for an early Saturday night dinner and we were thoroughly impressed. I thought the atmosphere was warm and inviting, lively but still allowed for easy conversation. Kudos to the kitchen staff- the meal was some of the best fine dining we’ve had that wasn’t in a tasting menu format. For drinks, the cocktail and mocktail we ordered were balanced and reasonably priced. For food, we got the sourdough bread appetizer along with the escargot and the crudo. Next, the endive salad course was perfectly executed- I could eat it everyday. For entrees, we got the short rib and the scallops- both delicious. I was too full but I watched my husband eat a cannoli inspired dessert, he loved that too. Anytime we are visiting bend, we will be coming back. Thanks for a great meal.”

“Sat at the bar and ordered a bunch of small plates. The dumplings were terrific, delicious sauce. The crab rice balls were good, could have used a bit more sauce on the bottom of the balls. The bone marrow and pan e tomate was really great. The acid of the tomato helped balance the richness of the marrow. The grapefruit and burrata salad was also fantastic.”