50 Best American Restaurants in Eugene

“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 love it here!* (except one encounter with an employee and their pool league) I have been coming here for years and haven't had any issues except for a dark curly haired employee today that was part of a pool league that was extremely rude and unprofessional. It is open pool day and my friend and I had a pool league show up and try to kick us off of our table during our first game. When brought up to an employee we were told that there aren't any reserving tables and that we're able to keep playing and take turns since it's open pool with no reserving tables and that they would be talked to. A while later, the rude and unprofessional employee showed up off shift to be a part of the league and told us again we needed to leave the tables and that he worked there so it didn't matter if another employee said it was open pool day and we could play. Before any encounter happened between us I was Initially going to finish the current game I had going with my friend and give the table up because I saw so many people showing up to play. They first approached us by coming over and lying to us about the tables being open just for them and telling us we had to stop playing. I decided to play a couple more games because of that and they really didn't like it. Then the rude employee showed up after that point and was short tempered and obviously irritated. There were also multiple members of the league shouting from across the room that they need more tables. If they had just approached us and had a civil conversation instead of lying and trying to kick us off of our table then this would have all been avoided. The employee made it very clear that what he says goes no matter what anyone else said. When he said that, members of the league agreed and made comments like "yeah, you practically own the place". I absolutely love this place and everyone else in it, I just hope to never run into that employee or that pool league again.“

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

“If I could just scream FFFFFFFFFUUUUU this place is AMAZING, I would!

The burger with cheese curds is beyond amazing and you NEED TO GO AND GET IT.

The restaurant is nothing crazy special but the service is great and the food just makes everything so so good. Definitely will be returning.“

“THIS ISNT YOUR AVERAGE FOOD TRUCK! Zandos is doing things differently! He is putting his own twist on the food we love. I got a sandwich called the porker. And I was skeptical to the apricot he puts on it. But boy was I wrong! That is so DELICIOUS! He makes his own mayo (I’m not a fan of mayo by itself) and it’s very good. Granted I made mine into fry sauce with ketchup. BUT he also makes his own pickles! So perfectly thinly sliced and if you like a tangy pickle you’ll love it! There are other things I’ll have to try. But I will be back. I don’t know if your name is zando but keep it up zando!“

“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.“

“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“

“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!“

“Simply one of the best places in Eugene. Great food, their entire menu is top notch and excellent cocktails and margaritas.

Kid-friendliness: Pleanty of good options for kids, inexperienced eaters may need help navigating the menu.“

“The food is great, the staff is wonderful and the view is outstanding!

Vegetarian options: The biscuits and gravy are vegetarian and they are out of this world! What we order every time and add a waffle or French toast to split.

Parking: It's easy Just pull right into the parking lot and walk right in.“

“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. 👍👍“

“The best people, amazing food, and such a wonderful and inviting atmosphere. There are a lot of places around here you can give your business to, but there are few who really are doing everything right. Mandy’s is one of those places! If you haven’t checked them out already you HAVE to go in. Support the people out there who really care and put love in to everything they’re doing. ♥️“

“Never had a bad meal at NOSH. But today… Holy Cow!!! Best fish taco I have EVER had. By far. I’ll be dreaming about these tacos. And… will definitely be making a ride over from the coast soon just to have some more.“

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

“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!“

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

“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“

“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!“

“Really great food, good service. The French Dip was seriously fantastic“

“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!“

“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.“

“I really love it here. The ambiance is always pleasant, the bee mural is beautiful. I also really enjoy their small 6 dollar veggie burrito, and their veggie quesadilla. It's just a nice little spot to stop in with family or friends for lunch.“

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“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.“

“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.“

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

“We stopped here for a quick bite to eat and a beer. The reviews that I’ve read are accurate and this place is awesome!

It’s hard when you have a meat eater and a plant based person in the same family. But I would say that they have great options for us both!

The service is outstanding and everyone seems to be happy working here. There is a great selection of beers and other libations! We will be back many times!“

“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. 😓“

“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.“

“Make sure to try the specialty dishes! Unique & really rich tastes. Daily cocktail specials. they make their beers with honey base. Tried many different dishes on the menu. All were worth another tasting. Great for small groups or couples.“

“My favorite place since moving to Eugene. Super cool vibe and friendly atmosphere. The food is absolutely fantastic!“

“We love keeping it local.“

“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 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.“

“Awesome food and service!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Now that’s a burger! I was not sure what to expect walking in, but what a cool place. Arcade games, pinball, and pool upstairs. Comfy booths. And a welcoming/relaxing environment. And as a bonus their parking lot can accommodate trailers!“

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

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

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

“Chef did an amazing job! Very happy and extremely stuffed!“

“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.“

“Loved the vibe and the warmth if the place. Felt welcoming and awesome drinks“