North Forty in North Bend

Came on a Friday night for dinner. Thought we were early enough to beat the busy time but forgot about the sip and stroll. Even still, they were plenty attentive and the service was fantastic. All the staff were great and our server went above and beyond! The building was nicely decorated and seating was nicely spaced. All seats were hard wood which was a bummer but we were optimistic.

The food, on the other hand, was just ok. Don’t get me wrong, everything we ordered was cooked perfectly and served beautifully. It was just lacking in flavor. We started with appetizers. We ordered a Korean corn dog and the Elote Croquettes. They sounded amazing on the menu and looked incredible when they arrived. Problem was, they were both super bland in taste. The chorizo had good flavor in and of itself but the thick batter muted it down. For dinner we ordered the Jamaican Salmon and the North Burger. The salmon was cooked perfectly and probably had the best flavor of all the foods we tried. Individually, the rice was decent but the curry just tasted like canned stewed tomatoes and onions. Combining the rice and curry did work better. The North Burger was cooked perfectly (medium rare) as were the fries. The biggest issue being that the burger must have been plated before resting because the bottom bun was completely soaked through before the food got to the table. The components of the burger were all great, but ultimately nothing really popped to give it any excitement. We finished with cheesecake and again, we were not impressed. The texture was more gritty like a quiche and lacked the creaminess you’d expect from a dessert. The caramel glaze was tasty but didn’t fix the texture.

Worth mentioning, the prices were affordable. A date night under $100 with 2 appetizers, 2 meals and a dessert is almost unheard of. But there was nothing good enough to lure us back to try it again.

Very good food, I get the Korean corn dog very often. I love how much passion the head chef has put into the menu.

Very plain looking place, and hard to find from the street. Needs decor, or rather just things to liven up the space. Feels hollow.

Really love that they use Portland ketchup.

To be honest I was a little skeptical when I saw the menu and pricing, but man was it WORTH IT!

Not only was the food fantastic but the portion sizes are very generous as well. I left VERY satisfied and absolutely will make it a destination spot in the future. Absolutely a fantastic meal.

This has been the best meal I have had on the Oregon coast in a long time. Food was excellent and different from what most restaurants in the area have. Definitely my new spot to come back to

Tried this new place in town for a datenight dinner. Atmosphere was great and employees were friendly. Burger was ok comparable to others in the area. Beer was pretty good. The part that ruined it for me is the food came out at different times. Appetizer (Koren corndog) came out after food and it was cold in the middle. I will try it again in a few months to see how it compares after time.