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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Portland

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We always have the best experience at Drake! Wonderful service and great food! The bartender was wonderful and made me the best espresso martini even though it’s not on their menu!

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2. LG

   LilGal

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall3food2service4ambience4

   You don't always get what you pay for..Our entrees were overpriced and not very good--we could have done much better cooking at home. We're willing to splurge once in awhile and we get that prices have gone up, but at the same time you hope for a good meal when you go out. My pork shank entree was barely lukewarm. It was served with greasy, overcooked (chewy!) baby potatoes, a couple of pork rinds(!) and no vegetable that I could discern. The lukewarm sauce was not bad. A better accompaniment might have been mashed potatoes, pureed cauliflower, polenta, etc. These can't be that costly but it felt like Drakes was trying to skimp on everything. My husband asked for his burger to be medium and it was dry and overcooked. His French fries were the worst--the skinny type, but dry and tough. Pine Tavern's $10 happy hour burger and fries, (or Brother Jons or Bend Burger Company's) blow Drake's high grade of beef burger and fries out of the water. Despite the not-great food we had a nice time, enjoying the atmosphere, our drinks and the good service. We didn't (and don't like to) complain but we probably won't be going back. Too bad---it's a great environment and location.

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Baja California Sur

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 19, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Always a great experience from start to end. Great hospitality! Excellent steak frites!

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 19, 2023

   overall5food4service5ambience5

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Portland

   7 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on January 15, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great meal. All 6 of us had a great meal.

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Portland

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 12, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent as always

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7. KA

   KateA

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 11, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Delicious food, excellent service and a warm, lovely environment. We can't wait to go back!

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8. BM

   BenM

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 10, 2023

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   Drake is one of my go-to restaurants in downtown Bend. In my view, they maintain a really great balance of upscale details, while remaining casual enough to meet just about any occasion. The service is some of the best in-town, with knowledgable wait-staff and FOH managers that have exceeded my every expectation almost every time I've eaten there.

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9. SJ

   SelenaJ

   Orange County

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 5, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great food and wonderful attentive staff.

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10. M

    Melinda

    Portland

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience4

    Tonight my friend and I met up at Drake for dinner. I made a 5:00pm reservation. We ordered the steak special and a couple glasses of wine each. Shortly before 6:00pm, our waitstaff told us another reservation was arriving for our table in 10 minutes! I really couldn’t believe we were being asked to leave. We weren’t offered more wine or dessert. I took this photo at that time. To be fair, it did fill up more after another half hour or so. Won’t be back…

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    Jeff

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    Outstanding service and positive / friendly attitude shown by all those working there. Special spicy popcorn appetizer was a pleasant surprise.

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12. FP

    FancyPants

    Portland

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Fun place! Center of the action!

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13. D

    Diana

    Portland

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was early New Years Eve which may have accounted for the noise level but service was exemplary and food was excellent. With all the great restaurants in Bend I forgot how nice Drake was. We will be adding back into our regular rotation of restaurants.

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14. SF

    ShannonF

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall2food1service5ambience3

    We had dinner reservations which did not get a a guarantee of the food offered on and off the menu. Everything we were ordering was out. Service was good. This was our second time here trying to give Drake another chance. The kitchen preformed bad both times. Less than impressed. We ended up leaving and going to another restaurant after this visit. Very disappointed!

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food! Attentive and knowledgeable staff! We have been here for both brunch and dinner and I would recommend either.

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We love Drake and come every year when we visit Bend every winter. The first year we came the restaurant was over booked and the owners actually drove us to their other restaurant across town (Washington) and paid for our meal!!!! We now eat at Washington and Drake on every visit to Bend:).

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17. GS

    GeorgeS

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Great to have Drake open for lunch again. Hostess was friendly and accommodated my request for a booth. While the menu is limited, my selection (entree salad) was excellent. Caroline was our server. Though "in training", she did a terrific job. Nice job by Drake as usual!

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18. CO

    COURTNEYB

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall2food1service3ambience5

    super cute place, nice staff, disappointing food :(

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19. TC

    TimC

    Portland

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outstanding as always.!

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We made reservations for my boyfriends 30th birthday dinner and it was amazing. It was all of our first time eating at Drake and everyone was very pleased with their meals. The burger and chicken sandwich were delicious. Will definitely return again soon.

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21. DC

    DennisC

    Portland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    Duck confit is typically the leg and thigh; here it was just a leg. Accompanying sides were bland. Overpriced at $34, even for Bend, and $28 for fried chicken!

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22. K

    Kessiah

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, friendly service. Beautiful, upscale diner.

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23. KP

    KaraP

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall3food1service4ambience4

    Burgers were great. Steak was very overpriced and one of the worst cuts of meat I have ever had.

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24. SD

    SandraD

    Portland

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Interesting menu with a wide variety of starters, salads and main courses mostly moderately priced. The venue is charming and nicely decorated for the holidays. Excellent service also!

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25. JO

    JamieO

    Anchorage

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Drake is one of my favorite restaurants in town. I love the atmosphere, especially right now when it's all decorated for Christmas - very cozy and fun. The hospitality was excellent, as always. It is always so welcoming. Lastly, food was delicious, as always. The fried chicken never disappoints. Others in my party enjoyed the butternut pasta. Fantastic experience all around. Will be back soon. Thanks to the Drake team for making this place a favorite neighborhood joint!

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26. J

    Jason

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and service as always. We celebrated our daughters birthday and the staff was extremely helpful in making it a special night. Thank you.

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27. MW

    MarieW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great place to eat. Service was excellent. Courteous professional speedy all with a big smile. Will go back and try other items. Had the grain bowl. Cozy tables.

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28. GV

    GwynnV

    Portland

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    What a great place. I've eaten there several times and their service continues to be spot on! It's a great spot to hit if you're catching a show at the nearby Tower Theater! They have a great choice of food & cocktails!

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We really liked it here. The servers were SO knowledgeable and helpful-- they suggested really amazing drinks and did not steer us wrong on food, either. The ambiance was really fun, and we truly just had a really great time. Will be back soon!

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30. VA

    VeraA

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Food was awesome and the attention by staff was fantastic . Lovely ambience. Definitely recommend and we will be back!

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31. HC

    HeyCook

    Portland

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I love this restaurant and am so very happy they are open for lunch again. It's been tough in our town to find employees, much less good ones. Service is always wonderful here, and the food is consistently good. Simple menu, A+++ ingredients, wonderful.

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32. KD

    KevinD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The Pork Chop was excellent, and the wine pairing was really nice.

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Have always had excellent service and food at Drake, one of our favorites!

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34. SF

    ShellyF

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loved everything! Service and food excellent

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35. RR

    ReneeR

    Portland

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Consistently great food. Noisy and staff are not as attentive as I would like. Overall very good!

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36. W

    Willy

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2022

    overall2food1service4ambience4

    Had the hamburger and it was way too salty. The Steak Frites Special was a joke: steak was way too small.

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37. A

    Anne

    Anchorage

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2022

    overall5food3service5ambience4

    Their Wednesday special, Steak Frites, could have been all around better. Yes, it is a good price for meat, tiny salad, alcohol beverage. However, the meat was tough & really needed a method of tenderizing. The steak knife was not sharp enough to handle the meat plus the meat was served on a cold plate, which transferred to the meat making it tepid at best. All around mediocre experience with the meat. Looks like the cocktails are good by observing the bartender and product output. Will visit again for other meals before deciding the worth of Drake. Please, the serving of popcorn is silly. Would rather have the option of paying for bread service.

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38. JS

    JessicaS

    Portland

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The service was impeccable! The mimosas for four is really fun and the ricotta donuts are a must.

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39. FT

    FredericT

    Portland

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience4

    This is a great spot. Lively bar, good food! We were there on Halloween, so maybe a little louder than usual. Nice staff!

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40. PI

    PamI

    New England

    57 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Nice way to spend Halloween. Not too rowdy but a few costumed waitstaff and patrons. Food always good - check out the specials. Beef short ribs are excellent. New beet salad lovely.

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