I found Merenda has raised the bar for dining in Bend. It truly delivers on all accounts; food, service, ambience and an amazing wine list. Long gone are the days of just opening any old restaurant in Bend. With the energy of the space, I recommend sitting upstairs if possible. The upstairs has carpet, lower ceilings and a semi-private room making a fairly quite dining experience considering the amazing energy of the downstairs dining room. A wonderful addition to Bend.
Pros: Wine List, PVT Dining Room, Happy Hour
Cons: Noise Downstairs
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