The Waterhole Tavern

4.3(251)

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Location & Hours

Address

1265 NW Lamonta Rd, Prineville, OR 97754, USA
Prineville, Oregon 97754
United States

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Hours

Current open or closed status is unavailable.

Monday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Tuesday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Wednesday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Thursday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Friday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Saturday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Sunday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

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Contact Information

(541) 447-1517

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About The Waterhole Tavern

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on November 14, 2025.

4.3/5

Based on 251 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Carli B

4 months ago

We stopped for breakfast twice, once mid week and on a Sunday. Both times, service was quick, and the food was outstanding. The menu is kitschy and cute, and again, the food is delicious! The whole ...

Ali Luengo

a month ago

The menu used to be a little bigger I think but the menu they have now is 10/10. There isn’t one thing that I wouldn’t order again! Even their oatmeal is so tasty- I would take straight shots of their...

A a

2 months ago

The salad was amazing.....5.00 and some of the best tomatoes ever. They sliced up tomatoes if. Every. Color and the salad wasn't just your plain old icebirg lettuce. To top it off I called 8 minutes b...

Christina Starr

a year ago

My first time here at The Waterhole, and it has been a fantastic experience! I ordered the sweet potato breakfast special with a Bloody Mary, and both are delicious! The atmosphere is very clean, wit...

Matthew Krunglevich

a year ago

Update 12/2023. Still great and good food/service. This is a cool place for a quick bite or just a beer. Full bar too. The food was hot and fresh prepared. Family friendly that is still a bar. A coup...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

Customers consistently report a fantastic dining experience, praising the food, service, and overall atmosphere, making it a highly recommended spot.

Customer Favorites

The sweet potato breakfast special, Bloody Marys, and the salad with varied tomatoes are mentioned as favorites. The Mario berry sauce on oatmeal is also highly praised.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant is noted for its clean atmosphere, great music, excellent and friendly service. Staff are accommodating, even during busy times or unexpected events like power outages.

Value & Quality

Prices are considered fair, and the food is consistently described as delicious, hot, fresh, and outstanding. Portion sizes are implied to be adequate, with one reviewer finding a salad at a perfect price point when low on cash.

Areas for Improvement

While the Bloody Mary was not enjoyed by one group due to the strong radish flavor, this was a matter of personal preference rather than a flaw. No other specific areas for improvement were mentioned.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews highlight the continued consistency in food quality and service, reinforcing its reputation as a reliable and enjoyable dining option. One recent review also mentions the menu being slightly smaller but still excellent.