A Portland-based winery announced on March 3 that it will open a full-service restaurant and tasting room in downtown Bend. Amaterra winery will take over the building on NW Bond Street, previously occupied by Domaine Serene, which closed its doors in January.
The winery, set to open in late spring, will offer wine tastings and a curated menu with recommended pairings during the day. In the evenings, the winery will transition to a full-service restaurant, with a menu featuring locally sourced ingredients and farm-to-table cuisine, as well as some favorites from its Portland menu. The Bend site will also have private event spaces, according to a press release.
“Opening our second location in Bend is a natural extension of our commitment to sharing our love for exceptional food and wine,” said Marcus Breuer, Amaterra’s co-founder and CEO, in a press release.
“We’ve built strong connections with the Bend community over the years, with many of our wine club members calling Bend home. This new space enables us to better serve our members in Central Oregon, while also introducing our wines and dining offerings to new audiences in a region known for its outstanding culinary and beverage scene.”
Amaterra’s Portland location is situated in the West Hills area, with a 12-acre vineyard. The restaurant was voted the #2 “Best Restaurant in Portland” in 2024 by Portland Business Journal readers.
The location is currently hiring for positions including an executive chef, general manager, assistant general manager and more.
Domaine Serene, which transformed the space from an antique store into a sumptuous bar with private meeting rooms and a basement wine cellar, operated in downtown Bend for just three years before closing its doors Jan. 3.
This article appears in The Source Weekly March 6, 2025.
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Weird. $50 glasses of wine didn’t work?! Hopefully this new place will realize wine can be approachable and good……….spending $50 on a glass doesn’t make you smart or cool.