HAWKEYE & HUCKLEBERRY LOUNGE

RESTAURANT DESIGN IN BEND, OREGON

Image of the bar at Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge
Image of the dining room at Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge showing Canvas tents which are used as semi private dining spaces
Image of the inside of the tents at Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge

Restaurant Design for Top Chef alum Brian Malarkey and his brother James Malarkey

Image of the stage at Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge, showing images of classic musicians and horse lamp
Image of one of the private dining rooms at Hawkeye & Huckleberry lounge showing two cowgirls shooting at a drugs sign
Image of the fireplace at the Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge with artwork displaying Val Kilmer and I'm your Huckleberry in the neon
Image of the lounge at Hawkeye Restaurant, musical instruments hang on the wall which is cladded in Shou Sugi Ban
Mens bathroom with black tile and fun wallpaper displaying images of cards, sparrows, roses, women, pigs, and other illustrations
Image of Brian Malarkey riding a horse lamp on the stage at Hawkeye & Huckleberry lounge
Womens bathroom at Hawkeye & Huckleberry lounge with whimsical wallpaper of two horses in love surrounded by flowers
Reflection of lounge with woman sitting on the sofa at Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge

The restaurant’s renovation (7,500sf) was driven by a desire to create an experience that resonates with both seasoned locals and newcomers alike. Rooted in a profound appreciation for Oregon’s ranching and foraging heritage, the interior design unfolds as a love letter to the region’s cultural tapestry. Guests will find themselves dining ‘under the stars’ in the main dining room or under canvas tents in the semi private dining areas. Music will also play a key element in the ambience, set on an enchanting stage that brings memories of walks in the forest. Outside, the patio beckons, offering guests the opportunity to gather around the crackling fire. The menu inspired the material palette, focusing on those that spoke to charcoal, fire and flowing rivers. This vision comes to life through the intricate interplay of Shou Sugi Ban wall cladding, river rock inspired tile for the fireplace and black and white variegated countertops at the bar. The colorful bathrooms, inspired by scenes from the Tombstone movie, along with dynamic art found throughout the restaurant are a reminder that Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge exudes a spirited playfulness.

Interior Design by Heylen Thienes at Tricorn Black

Design Assistance from Taylor Cox & Hayley Krushe

GC by NV Construction & HD Structures

Collaborators: Summer Robbins Flowers, Borgo Rosatti, Wilde & Co, HD Home, Enhance AV, Darrin Hollyman, Feels on Brand, Interior Alchemy, Traci French, WishWell, Katalyst PR, Timothy Nelson & Amalia Thienes

Photography by Dina Avila