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Where to eat in Eugene
62 hand-picked places in Eugene, chosen for people who are in town for something and have one night to get dinner right.
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Breakfast in Eugene
Off The Waffle $ · DowntownEugene breakfast institution built entirely around inventive Liege waffles.
Ye Olde Pancake House Breakfast restaurant · $$ · West EugeneFamily-owned breakfast diner since 1977, classic American pancakes and comfort food.
2421 W 11th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402
Only Yolking Breakfast restaurant · $ · West EugeneBreakfast food cart specializing in egg-in-the-hole sandwiches, rated 5.0.
267 Van Buren St, Eugene, OR 97402
Brail's on Willamette $$ · South EugeneCommunity fixture since 1948 known for hearty, oversized breakfast plates.
Jazzy Ladies Cafe & Club Cafe · $$ · Downtown EugenePark Blocks brunch spot loaded with gluten and dairy-free options, breakfast enchiladas are the star.
560 Oak St Ste 130, Eugene, OR 97401
South Hills Cafe & Taqueria $ · South EugeneBreakfast with a Mexican twist, a locals' weekend go-to.
Steaks in Eugene
Kennedy's Steakhouse Steak house · $$$ · DowntownEugene's top-rated steakhouse, 4.5 stars over 200+ reviews, classic chophouse menu.
199 E 5th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
George + Violet's American restaurant · $$$ · Downtown SpringfieldWell-reviewed Springfield chophouse, in Springfield 10 min east of Eugene.
305 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
Centennial Steak House and Sports Bar Restaurant · $$ · SpringfieldCasual steaks-and-sports combo, in Springfield 10 min east of Eugene.
1300 Mohawk Blvd, Springfield, OR 97477
George + Violet's Steakhouse American restaurant · $$$ · in Springfield, 10 min from EugeneGrass-fed beef and local produce in the historic Fry & Rankin building.
305 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
Fuji Japanese Steakhouse Japanese steakhouse · $$ · Valley River CenterHibachi-style tableside cooking that's been a Eugene family-night favorite for years.
281 Valley River Center, Eugene, OR 97401
BBQ in Eugene
Aloha 'Aina BBQ and Catering Barbecue restaurant · $$ · WhiteakerEugene's highest-rated BBQ at 4.9 stars, Hawaiian-inflected smoked plates.
207 Madison St, Eugene, OR 97402
Paper Plate BBQ Barbecue restaurant · $ · DowntownDowntown BBQ food truck at PLAY Eugene, rated 4.4, no-frills great smoked meat.
232 W 5th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
Bill & Tim's Barbeque & Tap House Barbecue restaurant · $$ · DowntownFast-casual wood-smoked meats paired with a solid beer and cider list.
201 E 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
Hole in the Wall BBQ Barbecue restaurant · $$ · West EugeneOver thirty years smoking beef, pork and turkey low and slow, full tap room attached.
3200 W 11th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402
Bill & Tim's Barbecue & Tap House $$ · Downtown EugeneMidtown barbecue joint with a full tap house menu, reliable ribs and brisket.
Seafood in Eugene
Newman's Fish Company Seafood market · $$ · DowntownEugene's legendary fish market and counter since the 1890s, impeccably fresh.
1545 Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97401
Newman's Grotto Seafood restaurant · $$$ · Coburg RoadSit-down sister restaurant to Newman's Fish Co, rated 4.6, full seafood dinners.
485 Coburg Rd, Eugene, OR 97401
Fisherman's Market Seafood restaurant · $$ · West EugeneFresh seafood market and takeout counter, order ahead, rated 4.4.
830 W 7th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402
SweetWaters on the River $$$ · Valley RiverFrench-American seafood with Willamette River views, a favorite for special occasions.
Italian in Eugene
Beppe & Gianni's Trattoria Italian restaurant · $$ · By campus, E 19th AveHandmade pasta in an old house by the UO campus. Locals line up before open for the ravioli; worth it.
1646 E 19th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403
Osteria DOP Restaurant · $$$ · DowntownRegional Italian from the DOP group, 256 reviews and 354 photos, open Tuesday through Saturday nights only so reserve.
1122 Oak St, Eugene, OR 97401
Perugino Cafe · $$$ · Downtown EugeneLongstanding downtown Italian favorite, 4.6 stars.
767 Willamette St #102, Eugene, OR 97401