is the result of its unique character, picturesque location, and long-standing reputation for good service and quality cuisine. The two large ponderosa pines in the restaurant's main dining room give diners the feeling of being in an outdoor terrace with a view of the Deschutes River from large windows on three sides. The smaller of the two pine trees that are the centerpiece to the Pine Tavern's main dining room, was killed by mountain pine beetles in 1983. The lower part of that tree's trunk still rises through the dining room roof, giving the impression of a living tree. However, the upper part of the tree has been removed. The larger pine tree is estimated to be up to 300 years old. It is healthy and still rises through the roof of the main dining room to tower above the restaurant. The Pine Tavern's garden overlooks Mirror Pond, an impoundment of the Deschutes River. The garden's brick patio is open for dining in the summer. The garden area is covered by maple and birch trees and landscaped with hostas and geraniums. There is also a large birdhouse built to look like the Pine Tavern in a corner of the garden. Dining in the garden area is very popular with both tourists and local guests. Over the years, the Pine Tavern has been a popular venue for special events. It has hosted local civic groups, wedding receptions and anniversary dinners, political gatherings, museum fund raising events, and art shows. Because of its history and location on the Deschutes River, the Pine Tavern remains one of Bend's most popular restaurants. Menu The Pine Tavern's menu is based on locally produced foods and ingredients. For example, prime rib and the flat iron steaks served at the restaurant are from Oregon Country Beef, a Central Oregon ranching operation that raises hormone-free cattle. The restaurant's lamb is from a sheep ranch near Shaniko, Oregon, north of Bend. Their salmon is line-caught chinook from the Columbia River. The chef uses Oregon hazelnuts for the crust on brie appetizers while pears, apples, and marionberries served in various dishes are from Pacific Northwest orchards and berry farms. As a result, the Pine Tavern's menu helps to support local ranchers and farmers as well as serving dinner guests. Location The Pine Tavern is in downtown Bend, Oregon. It is at the end of Oregon Avenue with Brooks Street passing