50 Best American Restaurants in Eugene

“Delicious food. The kind of place that a week later your body will begin to crave eating there again and the cravings won’t stop until they’re satisfied with a return visit. Warning: your clothes and your hair will stink like grease and oil when you leave so don’t wear your fancy clothes to eat here because you’ll be on the hook for dry cleaning and in desperate need of a shower after your meal. You’ll definitely have to wash your hair to get the stink out. Worth it though.“

“I had dinner there for the first time last night and was completely blown away by it all. Every dish was beautiful to look at, and heaven to smell and taste. Good service, and not inexpensive, but worth every penny paid. I am looking forward to coming back for dinners and brunches in the very near future.“

“I came into the Jackalope Lounge tonight after hearing they're the latest serving place in the immediate area.

I will say I came in with an open mind of dive food, but boy was I wrong. The bartender pointed me in the direction of the Sante Fe burger with potato salad, assuring me it was on point.

My goodness my expectations were blown out of the water, the bread, the cook on the burger, the sauce, that recipe for the potato salad, and the icing on top...... the presentation of it all.

The team this night were absolutely killer, and I will be back as a regular and I will be recommending this place to everyone I know looking for the best food/drink in the area.

Cheers!“

“Highly recommend stopping by for some food! Very friendly and good was outstanding.“

“Our waitress was Julie and she was one of the kindest and most passionate people I have ever met at a restaurant. The place was very clean and we got compensation for the minor mistakes that the staff made, not to mention the food was very delicious and fulfilling! I recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants a nice outing with family and friends. The service is fast, the food is great, and the place is very clean. Thank you Julie and the cornucopia staff!“

“MANNNNNNNNNNNNNNN......This burger was amazing. Hands down one of the best burgers I've ever had. And I don't even really like pickles but the man makes his own pickles and they pair amazingly well with the burger. You can taste the love and care he puts into the food and super nice. I live wayyyyy out in the country and it's almost a 30 minute drive for me to get to his place and he was so thoughtful and mentioned that next time to let him know to hold off 20 minutes after I order so my food would be hot and fresh when I got there and that in itself would of been enough for me to return in the fact that he cared enough to want to make sure my food is fresh, which may I say is a rarity in customer service. If you haven't tried and all the other 100+ reviews weren't enough for you to want to give this man your business then let me add onto the list of people who highly recommend this place. It's so rare these days to find a place who actually gives a flip about what they're serving and he definitely most definitely does. I'll be making the hour round trip again in the near future just to get me a burger. PS.. you can taste the high quality of meat he uses, it's not a slop shop by any means and when I was picking up my food he was slicing potatoes for the fries and man again it's so worth it. Keep up the amazing work bro and you'll be top burger in Oregon“

“Great grilled cheese Fungi. Made quickly and ohhh so yummy. Will come back next week. Love that the toasted bread was not greasy. Great people too.“

“LOVED the cauliflower quinoa bowls (onethe family dinner choices) tonight. Added shrimp for the non-vegetarian family member. Hope this is in the rotation often!“

“My home away from home. I’ve worked in a lot of establishments as a host and as an employee at all levels. This makes me a little picky about strange things like, employee retention, a love and involvement from owners, a mutual respect among employees, excellence in service, attention to details. Last but not least- knowing their customers- how they like how what when and where is remembered and held somewhat sacred. Being a regular here is being part of a family as staff or clientele. As long as I have breath in my body and they will have me I will host a show here for my own sanity and well being. More places should pay attention to how these people do business on all ends. It’s a privilege to be a part of in any way. ❤️Bre“

“Excellent food, generous portions! Great service from Barb, who treated us like family. We will definitely return😊♥️“

“We attended the 50 YEAR REUNION FOR SOUTH EUGENE HIGH SCHOOL.My husband Andy Young was in the class of 1975!! Its a nice place. Roomy and spacious for all the folks that were there!!! Staff was friendly, Bartenders made delicious strong drinks and it was the perfect place for the 1st night of a 3 day reunion!! Everybody was happy to see each other and we had a great time...Oh if you only knew the stories some of these people told about the golf club and the houses around there!! Lots of amazing memories and a beautiful view. PERFECT PLACE FOR A GATHERING!!“

“Awesome Hoppy Hour special. Bratwurst Board for $4.95. Plus several beers and ciders for $4.00 during Hoppy Hour, 2-4pm weekdays. The brat was delicious, grilled sauerkraut was awesome, and I loved the curry ketchup and two-mustard sauce. 👍👍“

“Love this local favorite for burgers and fries, teriyaki chicken rice and old fashion diner style food! Located inside LCC center blding. Open Monday to Thursday 10-4!“

“Love this place. The old vibes are back and they are good. Great music and food and we get all the sports we want. Major ties to Duck football and we at Flowr Of Lyfe and the Country Fair are honored to have such good fam around 🤘🏽❤️💯“

“place is always yummy always nice polite servers and quick on the food love this place“

“OMG! 1st eating here and my server is HILARIOUS! FOOD was soo good!! and GIANT servings too!! We are DEFINITELY coming back here!!!“

“Stopped in to see Brian at the Nosh Shop today. It never disappoints, but today was exceptional. Had the fried cod, and all I can say is “you gotta try it.” Light crispy crunchy batter, perfectly cooked, flaky fish. Even the tartar sauce is worth writing home about. And it won’t break the bank. 2 large filets, and an ample serving of fries served with malt vinegar. All for $18.00, I’ve paid 30 to 35, for less, and nowhere near as good. While you’re at it, the salmon spread, and the salmon ceviche. Sooo goood!!!“

“Café Yumm has become my go-to spot whenever I'm looking for a fast, healthy, and satisfying grab-and-go meal. I typically order the *Hot ‘n’ Jazzy* bowl, and it's consistently delicious. The combination of flavors is both fresh and hearty, making it a great choice for lunch.

The team at this location is always fast, efficient, and incredibly friendly, which adds to the overall positive experience. Whether I’m in a hurry or just looking for something convenient, I can always count on Café Yumm to provide a reliable, tasty option.

If you're looking for a quick bite that doesn’t compromise on quality, I highly recommend stopping by this Café Yumm location!“

“We were so excited to get a Grill close by. They seldom disappoint and always make it right. Their staff is attentive and conscientious. I've got a go to for morning/brunch and it's always perfect, 2 eggs over medium and 2 sausage patties. Sounds lame but you can judge a cook based on their tough with these two items. Always perfect. Shoutout to Kacie and Jessica for their genuine kindness. Jessica and cheesecake, you know if you know..“

“The name for one (I'm from Carson City, Nevada), and I can eat well there.“

“Cafe yumm is my favorite healthy food in Eugene. The yumm sauce is to die for and service is always great, friendly staff and the food is always fresh and amazing. I grt the classic bowl with southwest chicken and the hand dipped dark chocolate oatmeal raised cookies that are bigger than my entire hand are INCREDIBLE.

Dietary restrictions: Great for vegan diets and healthy weight loss! All kinds of options“

“We had so much fun dancing in the lawn to some awesome blues! The food was spectacular!!! We will be back for sure!“

“Food is always great service is friendly but forget stuff alot. Atmosphere is great! Clean

Parking: Alot of parking in back just off the delta so fairly easy access, kid friendly and with fro-yo right there its a win... clean

Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly with fro yo right there

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy acess to wheelchair parking spots and easy yo manuever a wheelchair“

“We love it here at Oakshire. Friendly staff and such an awesome hangout vibe.“

“I’m traveling with non-vegans and this place was amazing for everyone! Huge menu including lots of vegan meals and basically everything else can be made vegan too. They even had vegan cookies! Really cool ambience and the staff was super friendly.“

“Wow! Never have I ever had such an incredible dining experience in my life. There I was: having the worst day of my life: I was told I only have one day left before going to prison because apparently I had committed “tax Freud”. I knew my last dinner before a life of incarceration must be at the University of Oregon GSH Fredhmarket Cafe. The employee by the name of Anna was so helpful, and even listened to me as I complained about my upcoming inprisonment. After eating my sandwich and talking with Anna I now face the bars of prison with welcome arms.“

“Oh my god... the poutine!!! My first time.. and yes, a die and go to heaven moment. Fries smothered in gravy with cheese curds! We just ate at Falling Sky Brewing I had the most luscious cubano! With crispy and juicy shredded pork, ham, cheese and pickles squished to deliciousness. And the perfect amout of mustard... the mustard is what makes it for me! With a side kale ceasar, a perfect pairing. Hubby had the Ruben, with house made pastrami and saurkrawt. Not too sour, on a marbled rye. He loved it. Son had a grilled chicken club with parmesagn garlic fries. Another win! We all drank their homemade ginger ale and root beer.“

“I had a medium size chicken bowl with regular Yumm sauce.. very filling and always amazing!

Parking: We were lucky to park right in front.. no lie, I'm sure they fill up quickly, as there's many nice businesses around it. They do offer a lot of open, free parking there at Oakway Center.“

“Came here 2 years ago when they opened. Roast chicken and potatoes amazing. Fast forward to 5/22 over done chicken steamed then roasted, not garlic mashed potatoes. Not bad but not what I’d been thinking about 2 years prior. Sat at bar…bar tender with long blonde hair in 2 clips made the night and hustled her bum off. Got the warrior game on l, smiled and hustled. Her other bartender in red plaid shirt seemed bothered never cracking a smile….female bartender took care of entire bar! Deserves raise. Will be back for drinks not food sadly“

“We love this place. My husband and I have been going here for years. Good vibe, good food and better drinks.“

“We love keeping it local.“

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“Wow! What a find for a celiac! The owner is very enthusiastic about his ability to cater to gluten free eaters and those who like good food. Thanks for safe, creative gluten free offerings! May every success come Braised way in this niche market.“

“Reading these reviews, it’s clear none of these plebs leaving low stars has ever had a philly, or even know what a real philly is- which is fine, but you make yourself look like a person who’s never left Eugene, which I’m sure most of you haven’t.
The roll is killer, the meat is killer, the fact they have wiz is authentically killer.
The bummer is the prices- holy hell, you can put a down payment on your own cheesesteak hut for the cost of feeding a family.“

“Good food, good people, good service. Never had a problem with anyone here and they value their customers and their health and safety. Thanks!~“

“Awesome food and service!“

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“Stopped after spending all day in Eugene at a doctors. Had the 2 for 26. Was a very good deal you got an appetizer and two entrées. Had the spinach and artichoke dip with chips, two chicken, oriental salads . Very pleasant and clean restaurant great staff. would have loved a perfect margarita, but I had to drive all the way back to Newport.“

“We stopped by with our dog for some tots and a pint of cider. The waitstaff was very attentive and friendly. The tots were crispy and hot. The cider was tasty. A pleasant place to spend some time with a friend.

Parking: There is a free parking lot off the alley behind the building. A bit hard to find, but I've always found a spot there.“

“Food is fast hot and very good quality. Video poker pool all the games in phoe's jukebox that you would expect for a good hangout spot. There is plenty of parking and right off of interstate five. If you found this review to be helpful, please like it.👍👍👍👍“

“We had an amazing dining experience at Seize The Cafe. The staff was so welcoming, genuine and friendly. The at home atmosphere was cozy and relaxed. The service was spot on. But the most wonderful thing about this gem of a restaurant, is the food. Clearly Chef Chad loves food. You can taste it in every bite. He is skilled in creating scrumptious flavors and unbeatable meals. Can't wait to go back! and don't hesitate to order pie and ice cream to round out your meal. Both homemade and absolutely out of this world.“

“Very personable staff, great atmosphere and the food rocks! You gotta get hash browns no matter what!!!“

“My husband and I took friends to the Sunday brunch Sept 8 to celebrate their 62nd anniversary. I had been there with my sisters about a month ago and was pleased with most everything. I made 10:00 reservations. We got there a little early so the waiter asked us to sit down and they’d be with us shortly. After about a 12 minute wait the same waiter came up to us and asked if we had been helped. I said yes we were waiting for you to seat us. He had forgotten us. We ordered coffee from a waitress. Twenty minutes later and no coffee we grabbed another waitress and asked her to get us coffee. Instead of being offered refills on coffee we had to ask for it. Needless to say we were very disappointed in the service. On the other hand the food was very good. Unfortunately good food alone does not make the best experience. Don’t know if we’ll be back. All but the service was great. 😓“

“Had the Pub burger with Havarti cheese and fries. The burger was cooked the way I had asked for. The waitress was friendly, but when I asked for a refill on my soda, she never mentioned that they charge full price for a refill of soda. If knew, I wouldn't have asked for another. Please let customers know so they know what to expect on the bill. Other than that, I was happy with my visit.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, had accessibility and parking.“

“The service was exceptional as was the food. The menu has something for everyone including many vegan options as well as gluten free options.I had the Biscuits and gravy, with home fries, the biscuits were super light and fluffy with a nice crust, the sausage gravy was the real deal. Homemade creamy goodness with just enough sausage, home fries were deep fried to golden brown and hot and creamy potato in the middle. The coffee was dark and delicious served with real cream. The menu has something for everyone. The location is on campus which makes parking a little difficult but don't let that stop you, you'll be happy to walk off a few calories after your meal. They even have stainless water bowls and covered patio seating for your well behaved furry friend. This place is packed on weekends but breakfast on a school day was just the time to try this place. I will be back ?

Vegetarian options: Many options

Dietary restrictions: Multiple noVegan, and Gluten Free options

Parking: a 4 spot lot that is difficult to navigate, limited street parking on school days

Kid-friendliness: Tables are well spaced and kids have some menu options as well as happy and calm employees.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, the covered patio is level with the outside entrance.“

“The beet salad is amazing! Top notch service as usual!“

“Great service, our server was Reign, service was prompt and regularly check on us to be sure everything was great. Good job, Reign. We'll come back next time we are in Oregon.“

“Love love love this place!! Excellent customer service, high quality, real food!! Something which is hard to find these days! Highly recommend.“

“Good drinks! Great bartenders! Great food“