River West Neighborhood

Located just across the river from downtown with portions just north of the city center, River West is one of Bend’s most desirable neighborhoods. It’s close enough to all the action to offer the full Bend experience, and the neighborhood has plenty of its own cafes, retail stores, concert venues, outdoor shops, food carts and fantastic restaurants.

Whatever is bringing you to Bend, you’ll probably find it right here. Unless what you’re looking for is affordable housing: River West is pricey, especially the coveted real estate along the Deschutes River. Even one or two-bedroom Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs) here often rent for close to the price of the main properties they sit upon.

What you will find in River West is many of the city’s finest cafes, retail stores, concert venues, outdoor shops, organic food stores restaurants, day spas, craft breweries, and food carts.

Let’s name names: on the upper side along Newport Avenue, you’ll find Spork, Chow, Kebaba, Backporch Coffee Roasters, Jinsei Spa and the Newport Avenue Market. On the lower side along Galveston Avenue, check out Ariana Restaurant, and Primal Cuts Market, Sunriver Brewing Co. and 10 Barrel Brewing. 

There’s even more delicious beer to be found down SW Century Drive: try the Ale Apothecary and Good Life Brewing. During the warmer months, don’t miss The Lot, your featuring an outdoor tap room, entertainment, and some of Bend’s most popular food carts.

If you haven’t guessed already, walkability is huge in River West. Take your dog and yourself on a walk along the bank of the Deschutes and stop for a rest at Brooks Park, Pageant Park, Harmon Park, or Columbia Park. There are a lot of parks here, basically. Then there’s the Overturf Butte trail system off the neighborhood’s western edge, perfect for a short hike and views of the city.

Property-wise, River West features a number of old traditional-style craftsman homes, some located in Bend’s historic district. You’ll also find a number of lovingly improved and remodeled old mill homes, with a sprinkling of sixties and seventies vintage homes in the hills.