The first bite of Roman’s Pork Belly Burnt Ends makes it clear this is not your typical barbecue joint. Instead of leaning into heavy sauces and oversized portions, Roman’s Island Barbecue takes barbecue in a different direction by blending American smoking techniques with bright Asian and Pacific Island flavors. Credit: Roman's Island Barbecue Roman’s Island Barbecue is open Wednesday through Saturday outside Monkless’s The Abbey Taproom on Wilson Avenue in Bend. Bend has no shortage of barbecue, but Roman’s Island Barbecue offers something refreshingly different. Roman’s Island Barbecue is worth seeking out, whether you are a barbecue devotee or simply someone looking to try something beyond the ordinary.