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Red Agave
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Restaurants
454 Willamette St
Eugene,
Oregon
(541) 683-2206
Far Be It From Pintos
Red Agave serves up the most compelling Southwestern cuisine I have had in
Eugene. The bar...
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Red Agave serves up the most compelling Southwestern cuisine I have had in
Eugene. The bar tender is cute, she mixes big stiff drinks, the chips and salsa are homemade, what more could you ask for?
We ordered four entrees: The pork tenderloin with tomatillo salsa and polenta cakes, cod cakes with jalapeno tartar and buttermilk onion rings, the green mole enchiladas, and Halibut with stuff I can't quite recall. They were all, especially the first three, to die for. The enchiladas in particular, were strangely delightful. I had low expectations, but when the crema blended with that sultry green mole, Dang!
Order any of these and a Gimlet, or perhaps the House Margarita, and you'll be singing La Cucaracha all the way home.
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The Best Restaurant in Eugene
I've been thinking a lot about this and have concluded that, hands down, Zalaya is Eugene's best...
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I've been thinking a lot about this and have concluded that, hands down, Zalaya is Eugene's best restaurant -- in every sense of the word "best." They call the cuisine Mediterranean, but really the dual foci here are Spain and Oregon. Zalaya doesn't try to be a true tapas bar, but what its owners have created is somehow more authentic, considering the setting -- more appropriate to Oregon. The menu is judiciously short (there are no weak dishes), seasonal, and locally-focused, taking advantage of the full bounty of the Willamette Valley. Call it Barceloregon cuisine. Or maybe Spangene. Zalaya's Amanida appetizer plate is a great way to start, offering tastes of half-a-dozen stellar tapas. The main courses, especially the paella and lentil gnocchi, are really outstanding. Trust the servers' wine recommendations, too -- they've steered me toward a lot of interesting Spanish wines and ports that I probably wouldn't have tried otherwise. So far, the only desserts they've offered are a ginger creme brulee and a dense molten chocolate torte; both are good, but not remarkable. But that's a small quibble. If you're looking for a nice night out in Eugene, a great special occasion spot or parents-in-town spot, I couldn't recommend Zalaya more strongly. The setting is lovely, too -- a beautifully restored, century-old house tucked away on a sleepy, leafy street in downtown Eugene. Enjoy.
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Perugino
Category:
Uncategorized
767 Willamette St
Eugene,
Oregon
(541) 687-9102
Not quite like espresso in Perugia, but wonderful still
To call Perugino a restaurant is probably overstating it a bit -- it's a coffee and wine bar, and a...
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To call Perugino a restaurant is probably overstating it a bit -- it's a coffee and wine bar, and a great one. It draws its inspiration from the elegant espresso bars of Italy, but Perugino doesn't overdo it with the Italian theme. There's beautiful handpainted Italian deruta pottery hanging on the wall in the back of the shop, but there's also art by local artists near the front of the shop. The space, designed by a local architect who teaches at the University of Oregon, is one of the most beautiful interiors in Eugene, and on a rainy day you want to hang out here all day in the little front window alcove area. The baristas really know how to pull a shot, too -- a surprisingly rare skill in coffee-obsessed Eugene. The food here is quite good, too -- the biscotti and panini, salads and sweets. A gem.
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Cornucopia
Category:
Liquor Stores
295 W 17th Ave
Eugene,
Oregon
(541) 485-2300
Super beer selection, awful service
This place is right around the corner from my house. They have decent food, a great beer selection,...
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This place is right around the corner from my house. They have decent food, a great beer selection, an OK wine selection, and a lovely back patio that's heaven on warm nights. Sounds perfect, right? Unfortunately, the service is some of the worst I've ever encountered. There are a few really friendly, attentive servers here, but they're the exception, certainly not the rule. The sometime-manager/server, a crabby middle aged woman, who has waited on us a few times, is probably the worst server I've ever had. She gets orders wrong and then insults you if you point out her mistake. She once cut off my girlfriend and me after we'd had two beers each (over the course of three hours sitting on the patio, eating lots of Cornucopia's food) and, again, proceeded to insult us. It's always a struggle to get the check -- you often have to ask for it three or four times. And yet we keep coming back here; the setting really is nice, the location convenient, and the beers superb. I only wish they'd train their staff a little better -- and fire that grouchy manager woman!
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Old Pad the
Category:
Restaurants
3355 E Amazon Dr
Eugene,
Oregon
(541) 686-5022
Sports Bar
This place is great for watching games on big screen televisions. The crowd is usually good and the...
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This place is great for watching games on big screen televisions. The crowd is usually good and the service is great even with a full restaurant. The menu is extensive and includes low carb sections. There sometimes are coupons available for buy one meal, get one free. This place is open for breakfasts as well as lunch and dinner.
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Studio One Cafe
Category:
Restaurants
1473 E 19th Ave
Eugene,
Oregon
(541) 342-8596
Good breakfasts on campus
I love the breakfast items at Studio One, which is right behind the University of Oregon. But is...
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I love the breakfast items at Studio One, which is right behind the University of Oregon. But is fairly expensive, and there is always a line. Avoid this place on busy weekends like duck games or homecoming. But when you do go, be sure to get their signature dish--french toast with raspberry sauce. Very good.
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Hawaiian Time
Category:
Restaurants
333 Coburg Rd
Eugene,
Oregon
(541) 484-4450
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Ron's Island Grill
Category:
Restaurants
1677 Coburg Rd Ste 8
Eugene,
Oregon
(541) 342-3006
Gotta Try This Food!
My husband had been bragging how good this Ron's Island Grill was. One night he brought some home...
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My husband had been bragging how good this Ron's Island Grill was. One night he brought some home for dinner. Wow! It was delicious. They have awesome sticky rice and their macaroni salad is so yummy! We even bought a bottle of the teriyaki sauce to keep at home. If you havn't tried em' yet, do!
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The Place To Try
I love going to Ambrosia. They have the yummiest Italian food in town. When you walk in for the...
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I love going to Ambrosia. They have the yummiest Italian food in town. When you walk in for the first time you feel very comfortable. The resturant feels very upscale but when you see the menu the prices are so reasonable. The staff is also great. If you looking for a good bar, this place has that too. If your'e looking for a nite out on the town, stop here.
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