Merenda - French Restaurant, Bend

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If someone wants a good meal and good service ; don ' t go to Merenda, it ' s awful just like Mr. Denton ' s looks. more»

We love great food and wines and this was a wonderful experience and lots of fun. more»

First time was in 2006 _ it was incredible _ the food was great , service was good and we had a super time. more»

We had the best food , service , wine , atmosphere and promptness than anywhere in Portland. more»

The wine list is great , especially the by-the-glass wine list , the food is inventive and interesting if overpriced , and it ' s just a great ambience to sit at the bar during happy hour or at late night. more»

If you have to go to check out the Bend " scene " then go during happy hour , sit at the bar , order wine , and try not to make fun of the people who think they are in a gourmet restaurant. more»

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