Josh and Colleen - July 18th, 2009

Restaurants

If you are anything like us, good food is one of the most important components to any experience.

Most Eugene eateries are vegetarian and vegan happy and so please assume so unless otherwise noted. Most have organic and/or locally grown ingredients.

For the independent and adventurous, here is a pdf of Eugene's recent "Best of" list (thank you Kathryn!).

Otherwise, below are a few good, central places to start.

FYI: The reception dinner will be Thai food, in case that will affect your other dining choices. Then again, who wouldn't eat Thai every night?

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Dinner Beppe & Gianni's Trattoria (Italian) 1646 E. 19th Ave. 683-6661 Take-out. 5-10 pm daily Serving dinner: Variety of homemade pastas: Ravioli, lasagna, linguini, spaghetti. Seafood, salads. Wine, microbrews. $$-$$$
Koho Bistro (Thai and Fusion) 2101 Bailey Hill Rd. 681-9335 11:30 am-9 pm M-Th, 11:30 am-10 pm F, 5-10 pm Sa Serving lunch and dinner: Thai style hotpot, deep fried bass fillet, grilled sea scallops, roast duck with lemon-rosemary pan juices, BBQ pork and sweet potato pie, baked winter squash, portabella mushroom raviolis. Vegetarian entrees and salads. Wine and microbrews. $$-$$$
Belly (French) 291 E. 5th. 541-683-5896 Tues.- Sat. from 6 p.m. for dinner Belly is a small, intimate bistro crowned by a fab modern chandelier. The concept is simple yet sophisticated: small plates and large ones. One page menu. French bistro techniques, local ingredients, each dish a balance of tastes, and nary a chicken tender in sight. Fairly new place that has gotten rave reviews! $$-$$$
Cafe Soriah (Tapas and Mediterranean) 384 W. 13th Ave. 342-4410 11 am-2 pm M-F, 5-10 pm Su-Th, 5-11 pm F-Sa Serving lunch, dinner: Mediterranean, international and Northwest cuisine. Lamb, chicken, seafood, vegetarian specialties, salads. Wine, beer, microbrews, full bar. Reservations. Take-out. Wheelchair accessible. $$-$$$
Red Agave (Mexican and Fusion, not really veggie keen) 454 Willamette St. 683-2206 5:30 pm-late Tu-Su, 9 am-1 pm Su (brunch) A sensual kitchen serving American cuisine with the spice of Mexico. Petit filet mignon with quajilla chile & Ensenada cabernet reduction, grilled seafood combination with seabass, jumbo shrimp, mano del leon scallops with tequila-lime sauce, specialty cocktails. Take-out, catering. Wheelchair accessible. $$$
Marche 296 E. 5th Ave. (SW corner 5th St. Public Mkt.) 342-3612 11:30 am-11 pm M-Sa, 10 am-10 pm Su Serving lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch: Featuring local, organic, seasonal ingredients. Wood-fired oven, exhibition kitchen, catering. Vegetarian options. French flair. Wine, beer, full bar. Reservations. Wheelchair accessible. All major credit cards. $$-$$$$
Adam's Place (Sustainable Cuisine) 30 E. Broadway. 344-6948 Mahogany Room open 4:30 pm daily serving drinks and hors d'oeuvres Dinner 5-10 pm Tu-Sa, 5-1 am F-Sa. Reservations recommended Fresh grilled seafood, meat and poultry, creative salads, vegetarian entrees, daily specials. Northwest, European and Asian influences. Seasonal menu changes. Full bar including wine (Wine Spectator Award of Excellence) and microbrews. Outdoor seating available. Banquet facilities also available. Wheelchair accessible. $$-$$$$
Anatolia (Greek and Indian, one of our favorites!) 992 Willamette St. 343-9661 Reservations for 6+ Lunch M-Sa, dinner nightly Serving lunch, dinner: Half the menu is Greek, half is Indian. Kotta Psiti (Greek roasted chicken), thali platter (selection of Indian vegetable dishes), vegetarian soups and entrees, Greek salad. Wine, beer. $$
Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine (Thai, another fav!) 941 Pearl Street. 284-2944 10 am-3 pm daily, 5 pm-9 pm Su-Th, 5 pm-10 pm F & Sa Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine offers the elegant side of Thai food. Wheelchair accessible. $$-$$$
Cafe Lucky Noodle (Thai and Italian Fusion) 207 E. 5th Ave. 484-4777 8 am-midnight Su-W, 8 am-1 am Th-Sa Full-service restaurant and bar open for breakfast, lunch and a complete dinner menu until 1 am. Serving unique breakfast items, authentic Italian and Asian pastas, organic coffee, homemade gelato and specialty cocktails. Full bar. Wheelchair accessible. $$-$$$
Ali Baba (Middle Eastern) 1030 River Rd. 689-4263 10:30 am-8 pm M-F Serving lunch, dinner: Lamb and falafel sandwiches, grape leaves, baba ghanouj, tabouli, hummus, moussaka. American items: Burgers, sandwiches, vegetarian entrees. Daily specials. Take-out $-$$
House Of Noodle (Vietnamese, Chinese, Pho) 860 Pearl St. 686-1114 11 am-9 pm M-Sa, 11 am-6 pm Su Serving lunch, dinner: Specials everyday, Vietnamese, Chinese, Pho, salad rolls with peanut sauce, rice dishes, chao mein, chao fun, no MSG, lowfat. Take-out. $
Papa's Soul Food Kitchen BBQ (Decidedly NOT veggie friendly) 391 W. 11th Ave. 342-7500 10 am-6 pm M-Sa Sandwiches, salads, soup, daily specials. Soul food. BBQ ribs, BBQ chicken, Jerk chicken, pulled pork, mac-n-cheese, fried catfish, collard greens red, beans-n-rice. Wheelchair accessible. Cards accepted/cash $-$$
Lotus Garden (All Vegan Chinese!!!!!) 810 Charnelton St. (541) 344-1928 This place has super good, all vegan Chinese food! And it's cheap! $
Pubs & Breweries High Street Brewery (across from our place) 1243 High St. 345-4905 11 am-1 am M-Sa, noon-midnight Su. Minors till 9 pm Serving lunch, dinner: Hot sandwiches, pastas, salads, hamburgers, fries, vegetarian entrees. Wine, beer, 12 McMenamins' microbrews on tap plus five others. Outdoor seating available. Take-out. Wheelchair accessible. $-$$
Bier Stein (also across from us, in the other direction) 345 E 11th Ave. 541-485-2437 Gigantic salads, awesome sandwiches, and an unbelievable selection of beers! $-$$
Cornucopia 295 West 17th St. 485-2300 8 am-10 pm daily Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner: Hot and cold sandwiches on a variety of breads. Homemade soups and salads, much more. Take-out. Wheelchair accessible. $-$$
McMenamins North Bank (riverside dining, but less veggie options) 22 Club Rd. 343-5622 11 am-11 pm M-Th, 11 am-1 am F & Sa, noon-11 pm Su Serving burgers, pastas, crayfish and sausage gumbo, hot and cold sandwiches, salads, steamer clams, salmon and a variety of appetizers for lunch and dinner. Vegetarian entrees. Wine, microbrew and full bar. Deck seating along the Willamette River. Take-out. Smoking on patio. $-$$
The Vintage Restaurant and Dessert Bar (Thursday nights, 8$ special: burger and two beers. AMAZING veggie burgers!) 837 Lincoln St. 349-9181 Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm. Fri 11am-midnight. Sat 9am-midnight. Sun 9am-9pm Serving light pastas, appies, sammiches and burgers at moderate prices, but stressing bar drinks and desserts backed by a small but respectable wine list, good flavors at good numbers (by the glass pours at $4.50-$6, decent bottles at under $20). Even on a weeknight, The Vintage pumps with life. $-$$
Vegetarian and Vegan Laughing Planet Cafe 760 Blair Blvd (at 8th, Blair, and Monroe) 868-0668 Good Stuff! Ð and then you can go across the street and get an awesome dessert at Sweet Life OR some fantastic chocolates at Nibs!
Cafe Yumm! 730 East Broadway 344-YUMM (9866) 1801 Willamette (The Meridian) 431-0204 Meridian: 7 am-6 pm M-F, 10 am-6 pm Sa, 11 am-5 pm Su Fifth St. Market. 484-7302 5th Street: 10 am-6 pm daily 130 Oakway Center. 225-0121 Oakway: 8 am-7 pm M-Th, 8 am-8 pm F, 10 am-6 pm Sa, 10 am-5 pm Su Lunch, dinner. House specialty: Rice and bean bowls with luscious Yumm! sauce, fresh soups, salads, wraps, sandwiches, extensive vegetarian/vegan selections, Tempeh Reuben. Wine, beer, Full City coffee at Meridian and Oakway locations. Fine wines, microbrews, gifts, heirloom beans, exotic rices, original sauces and dressings. Take-out. Wheelchair accessible. $
Lotus Garden (All Vegan Chinese!!!!!) 810 Charnelton St. (541) 344-1928 This place has super good, all vegan Chinese food! And it's cheap! $
Morning Glory Cafe 450 Willamette St. 687-0709 7:30 am-3:30 pm daily, breakfast all day, lunch 11 am Vegetarian and vegan restaurant: French toast, biscuits and gravy, eggs and Glory potatoes, tempeh sandwiches, stirfries, salads, fresh-squeezed juices, Cafe Mam organic, shadegrown coffee and espresso. Kid friendly, take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. No cards. $-$$
Breakfast Off the Waffle 7th and Van Buren open 8am to midnight, 7 days a week A Eugene must! Seriously the best waffles we have ever had in our lives! Three guys and their dad make Liege waffles. Also, a book exchange. They will barter goods or services in lieu of cash. $
Studio One Cafe (Vegetarian Friendly) 1473 E. 19th St. 342-8596 7 am-4 pm daily Serving breakfast all day and lunch at 11 am: Pastas, seafood, vegetarian and vegan entrees. Four kinds of eggs Benedict, challah bread French toast and build-your-own omelettes. Specialty salads, two homemade soups, ahi sandwiches and daily specials. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. $$
Brail's Restaurant 1689 Willamette St. 343-1542 7 am-3 pm daily Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Daily specials for lunch and dinner, vegetarian entrees, salads. Reservations for breakfast, lunch and dinner for 10-25 $-$$
Morning Glory Cafe 450 Willamette St. 687-0709 7:30 am-3:30 pm daily, breakfast all day, lunch 11 am Vegetarian and vegan restaurant: French toast, biscuits and gravy, eggs and Glory potatoes, tempeh sandwiches, stirfries, salads, fresh-squeezed juices, Cafe Mam organic, shadegrown coffee and espresso. Kid friendly, take-out. Wheelchair accessible. No cards. $-$$
Friendly Street Market 2757 Friendly St. 683-2079 Technically an independent grocery store/coop, but they have a cafe with great (albeit slow) breakfast items. A very quiet and friendly location. $ Sweets Prince Puckler's 1605 E. 19th Ave. 344-4418 Noon-11 pm daily Serving locally-made ice cream since 1975. Shakes, sundaes, ice cream pies, coffee drinks, espresso shakes and more. $
Sweet Life Patisserie 755 Monroe St. 683-5676 7 am-9 pm M-W, 7 am-11 pm Th-F, 8 am-11 pm Sa, 8 am-9 pm Su. Serving decadent desserts, morning pastries, vegan alternatives, eclairs, tartlets, cheesecakes, pies, cookies, bars, brownies and holiday specialties. Wheelchair accessible. $