Greg's Grill

Ok - so my life has gotten away from me that I have eaten and experienced many Bend restaurants BUT haven't taken the time to write about them. How is that for a wanna-be food critique?! I just picked up the latest copy of gusto magazine. Yes, I read it cover to cover! And decided it's time to continue my ponderings of food experiences.

Tonight, I had a work associate in town. He insisted on having a good steak with a view. Hmm, where to go? Where to go? So, much to my chagrin, I said okay, let's go to Greg's Grill. [Tangent review - I had gone to Greg's Grill when it first opened and was very disappointed in the food and service.]

We walked into the overly large space and was provided a table with a view. So, if you are trying to swoon the girl next door - the view could do it. We watched as the sun went down, while the river meandered by...Yes, did I say this was a work associate?! But, it was somewhat romantic.

The food actually was okay. He had the prime rib special and I had the halibut. Yes, I know - it's a steak house - but I just couldn't do it. We ordered the coconut prawns as the appetizer. They smelled great and tasted yummy. We both enjoyed the Ceasar salad with the parmesan cracker just like Staccato does. I chose the halibut in teriyaki sauce - cooked just right. I was not in a mood for potatoes so enjoyed the BBQ beans. They were tasty. BTW - the specials menu had one selection that actually said with your choice of starch. Yes, STARCH. Not so appealing at susposedly a fine dining (somewhat) sort of place! Much to my amazement, my dining guest is also a creme brulee snob. He said, do you want to share? I said No in a matter of seconds! The creme brulee was good but nothing to differentiate it from creme brulee in other restaurants about town. Like Staccato's threesome creme brulee...but I would have to say that Greg Grill's portion was much more generous than other places.

No, Greg Grill's isn't the best in town, but it has a nice view, service was very good, wine was flavorful and I enjoyed myself. Let me tell you, I am just as surprised as you may be!