BBQ in Bend

Oak-smoked meats and dry-rubbed ribs anchor BBQ at The Cross-Eyed Cricket Watering Hole in Bend, OR, available for pickup.

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Brisket

BBQ Plate

$49.00

Smoked brisket, pulled pork, hot link, and burnt ends come with two sides.

“Great place to eat, dance, drink and play pool and video poker. Great bbq also.”

1/2 LB Brisket

$22.00

Oak-smoked brisket, cooked for 12 hours and served by the half-pound.

“Had the Friday only half pound of smoked brisket. It was very flavorful with its peppery bark, tender, and juicy. I would definitely order this again.”

Full Boat

$57.00

A smoked meat spread with five meats, two sides, pickles, and sauces.

“The BBQ is off the chain, the servers are kind and quick. Great place to go out with friends and family.”

1 Meat 1 Side

$20.00

Choose one smoked meat and one side from the listed selections.

“CEC has it all! Amazing food from Hattie's BBQ! Line dancing with lessons, even for the kiddoes. Great, live music. Fun atmosphere with pool, pinball, and games. Special events and outdoor seating. And it's a watering hole so the drinks flow with good service. It's an all around fun place to go!”

Ribs

Full Rack Ribs

$34.00

A full rack of pork spare ribs seasoned with a dry rub.

“Best ribs I have ever tasted!”

1/2 Rack Ribs

$19.00

A half rack of pork spare ribs seasoned with a dry rub.

“Got pork ribs to go...some or the best I've ever ever eaten. Lots of meat on the bone with excellent rub. They were already cut into individual bones...NICE TOUCH ! I'm going back soon 😃 😊”

Burgers

Cowboy Burger

$19.00

Two beef patties with bacon, onion rings, jalapeños, and fries.

“Great beer selection, I was surprised by the food. I ordered the cowboy burger and it was amazing better than I expected.”

Single Cowboy Burger

$12.50

Grass-fed burger with bacon, onion rings, jalapeños, and barbecue sauce.

“Fantastic burgers and service!”

Chicken

Harissa Smoked Chicken (1/4 chicken)

Oak-smoked chicken quarter with sweet, mildly spicy Moroccan harissa.

“Super good bbq food. Best burgers, bbq in town 💯”

Welcome to The Cross-Eyed Cricket Watering Hole

The Cross-Eyed Cricket Watering Hole serves BBQ as meat-and-side plates, burgers and sandwiches. You can pair meats with coleslaw or potato salad, alongside offerings of pork, brisket and chicken.

1/2 LB Brisket is smoked over oak for 12 hours; 1/2 LB Pulled Pork uses pork shoulder smoked for eight hours until tender. Full Rack Ribs features dry-rubbed pork spare ribs in a full-rack portion.

Visit us in Bend, OR for dine-in, or order pickup or delivery. Pit Beans pairs smoky, sweet beans with house-made bacon, onions, brown sugar and a touch of apple cider vinegar; you can add brisket.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular BBQ options?

Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.

Full Boat — The platter includes brisket, pulled pork, spare ribs, hot link, and pork belly burnt ends, plus your choice of two sides.
BBQ Plate — Choose two sides with brisket, pulled pork, hot link, and pork belly burnt ends; pickles and both barbecue sauces are included.
1 Meat 1 Side — Select one meat, such as brisket or pulled pork, and one side, such as coleslaw or potato salad.
2 Meats 2 Sides — Pick two meats, including options like brisket or spare ribs, and two sides such as pit beans or fries.
Full Rack Ribs — The pork spare ribs come as a full rack and are seasoned with a dry rub before serving.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for bbq throughout the Bend area. Order your bbq online for convenient pickup or delivery.

Is there a kids menu?

The Cross-Eyed Cricket Watering Hole offers kid-friendly options, including Kids Cheese Burger and Kids Chicken Strips.

Explore our menu to see all the options for your next family meal.