‘With the most heartfelt sadness,’ The Phoenix Restaurant in NE Bend says it’s closing soon after nearly 15 years in business
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A popular northeast Bend dining spot, The Phoenix Restaurant, announced "with the most heartfelt sadness" late Monday that it will be closing soon, after nearly 15 years in business.
"There were many factors in this decision," the restaurant said in its Facebook page post: "rising costs, lease negotiations, new ventures, but the one thing that was never a factor was the community support.
"We were humbled and grateful every day to unlock our doors to a waiting crowd. (Literally!) The community in Bend never wavered in coming through our doors, through all the economic ups and downs, through COVID, you were all there every single day and we can’t thank you enough.
"To our staff, most of whom have been with us for 10+ years, you are all the reason we kept on thriving as long as we did." the posting continued. "I have no doubt we will have life-long friendships and I know you will all find incredible opportunities out there in the coming months. Love you all! (Bend restaurants - please reach out for recommendations, we have some of the best in town! )"
The restaurant promised to keep customers posted on a closing date, and asked: "In the mean time, please come see us in the coming weeks/months to support our staff, give us a hug and say goodbye. Thank you!"
