This was the perfect place to celebrate my Birthday. Claire is amazing!! Her recommendations made…read morethe evening magical. Food & drinks were absolutely amazing. If you are wanting fantastic french cuisine & feeling adventurous this is your place! On our FAV list

Loved the ambiance- sat at the bar and it was cozy and lively. I enjoyed watching all the cocktail…read morecreations. This place was packed, I would not recommend coming without a reservation. The turnover was slow as well. Our food took a long time to come out but we didn't mind. They bring out the plates as they are ready so they recommend sharing. Loved the carrots and chicories salad. We had the large scallops and pork schnitzel. Everything was flavorful and cooked well. Cocktails were interesting. Overall really enjoyed and would like to return to try more things on the menu.

Marche is a pleasant restaurant in downtown Eugene. It was pretty quiet with a nice upscale…read moreatmosphere, but a little hard to find for us, as we don't live in Eugene. Service was very good, but a little on the slow side. It wasn't bad, though, as the vibe of the restaurant is relaxed. We both ordered the Smoked Pork Chop (sweet potato purée, huckleberry jus, roasted brussel sprouts, pecans & bacon). It was cooked nicely and was enjoyable to eat. I would have preferred more of the huckleberry jus and more brussel sprouts, but can't complain about the quality of the food. In short, it was delicious, but could have been even better with just a few enhancements. Price was reasonable when compared to comparable restaurants in Salem and Portland. I'll return again for a different dish.

Once again, magnificent. She: Steak frittes. Excellent cut and flavor. Me: 6 oz…read moretenderloin...flavorful and accompanied by seasonal vegetables. Desert was the peach upside down...also had a scoop of pistachio i.c. w/it (birthday) I want to say that there may be an erroneous thought that this is high priced establishment. Well, restaurants such as this are costlier but the proof is in the pudding...so to speak. Very nice ambiance..a bit subdued but it compliments the decor. Next time we're sitting at the counter to watch the chefs create. All-in-all a pleasant evening spent with my bride of 47 yrs.

It's been a while since I've dined at Rye. Had dinner there with four of my women friends. Between…read moreus all there were three rating the restaurant as a five and two rating it as a four. I had the Marry Me chicken meal, which had a delightful cream sauce with spinach, broccolini squash, and sun-dried tomatoes. The cream sauce was deliciously sweet and the chicken was as tender as I've had in almost forever. I also had a green salad with blue cheese dressing, which was very nice. A couple of my friends had cocktails and they thought they were very good. Other meals to my friends included the Poutine Fries; The breaded pork chop (schnitzel) and the shrimp pasta. One person had the hard cider and enjoyed that, and then of course, at the end of the meal, they have these delicious little chocolates two of us had them and one person had the chocolate pot re crème. All of us loved every bite. And they have done away with including the tip for the meal. Our server, Ross, managed five gabby women, each wanting a separate check, with aplomb, grace and kindness.

If I was asked to name a top half-dozen restaurants in the Eugene/Spingfield metro area Rye would…read moreeasily fit into that category. I've lived here for around 5 years, and another 15 years up in Salem and this little restaurant is a gem in every respect. I've been to Rye at least 4 times since moving here. I had heard about it from friends and so my partner and I first tried it out and were highly impressed with the food, the servce and the ambiance. The menu is just a bit limited but between the specials and the menu offerings, there was plenty to choose from. Above all, what they do, they do very well. I and my partner ate at Rye three nights ago and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience in every way. AMBIENCE... The dining room is terrific. Lots of dark wood. The lighting of the room is especially conducive to privacy but not isolation. Inasmuch as it was raining to beat the band when we arrived, entering felt like a welcoming respite. The patrons' chatter was subdued but clearly they were having a great time. FOOD... We ordered cocktails (I enjoyed a Cocchi Rye whiskey cocktail which was delicious. The French onion soup I ordered was also very tasty and loaded with mozzarella atop the cup. I then dived into a "special" plate of a Chinook salmon fillet, finished perfectly and sitting on a bed or pureed squash. Excellent, I thought. Afterwards, we shared some sort of fruity pastry, sharing with two forks. SERVICE... From where I sat I could watch the bar activity, even the service window into the kitchen allowed me to watch all the activity. Our server was very efficient and cheerful and engaging without being overbearing in any way. AFTERTHOUGHTS: I will be coming back, of course. Rye is where you want to go to have a very good time eating out. You're not going to spend an arm and a leg to eat there but Rye is definitely not Denny's. I think this was my fourth trip there and all four times I felt thoroughly satisfied in every way.

There are restaurants that seduce you with promise, and others that test your patience before…read morerevealing their intent. Lion & Owl, on this particular morning, proved to be both--a place of evident talent, yet uneven discipline, where flashes of brilliance are offset by lapses that no serious kitchen should permit. Let us begin with the triumph. The buckwheat pancakes arrive not merely as breakfast, but as a composition. A stack of admirable loft and structure--evidence of a properly developed batter, handled with restraint and precision. The crumb is airy yet resilient, each bite yielding gently before dissolving into a delicate nuttiness inherent to buckwheat. A caramelized banana sauce pools generously, glossy and fragrant, its sweetness tempered by the cultured tang of crème fraîche. Toasted coconut chips scatter across the top like crisp punctuation, lending both aroma and texture. This is cooking that understands balance--sweetness checked by acidity, softness lifted by crunch, comfort elevated by technique. It is, quite simply, a five out of five dish. The kitchen, here, remembers what it means to nourish and delight. And then--alas--we encounter its counterpoint. The mushroom brioche toast, in conception, should be a study in harmony: buttery bread, earthy fungi, silken eggs, fresh greens. Yet the execution falters at its very foundation. The brioche--so essential, so central--is pushed past the threshold of caramelization into bitterness. In a bread so rich with butter and sugar, precision is everything; overcook it, and the entire structure collapses under a shadow of char. The garnish, too, feels careless--large stems of greenery draped without intention, rather than composed with purpose. It is a dish that looks promising from a distance but betrays its flaws upon inspection. A two out of five--a failure not of imagination, but of discipline. The brie and truffle macaron arrives as an afterthought--set aside, unannounced, uncentered, as though it were a spare utensil rather than a composed pastry. Presentation matters. It signals care. Here, there is none. And the macaron itself? A confection that should whisper with delicacy instead resists with age. The shell is hardened, the interior overly chewy--signs of time having passed unkindly. The flavor is confused: a sweet, almost vanilla shell encasing a mild, savory filling of whipped brie and timid truffle. Neither side asserts itself; neither yields to the other. It is neither dessert nor savory course, but a muddled compromise. A two out of five, and left unfinished--a silent verdict more damning than words. The mimosa, I am told, is bright and pleasing, though presented without flourish--a small omission, but telling in a restaurant aspiring to polish. A four out of five, competent yet unadorned. The pour-over coffee reveals a lighter roast profile: bright acidity at the fore, a nutty mid-palate, a gently lingering finish. It is, as you observed, "hipster coffee"--intentionally expressive, though perhaps too acidic for a more classical palate. On flavor alone, a three out of five. Yet the experience is marred by a most unforgivable intrusion: a hair in the initial cup. Such a thing should never reach a guest. Ever. And beyond the plate--there is service. Dishes arriving out of sequence. Eggs meant for one guest appearing with another's delayed entrée. A table divided, one diner finished while the other waits. Explanations that do not align with reality. Items placed without acknowledgment or intention. These are not minor stumbles; they are fractures in the very architecture of hospitality. The Verdict Lion & Owl is a restaurant caught between what it is capable of and what it consistently delivers. There is real talent in this kitchen--evident in the pancakes, in the conceptual ambition of the menu, in flashes of thoughtful composition. But talent without rigor is unreliable. And hospitality without coordination is hollow. For every moment of genuine pleasure, there is another of carelessness--overcooked bread, stale pastry, inattentive plating, lapses in cleanliness, and disjointed service. In the end, one must judge the whole, not the highlights. Overall score: 2 out of 5. A restaurant with promise--undeniably--but one that must remember that excellence is not achieved in moments. It is achieved in consistency, in care, and in respect for the guest at every stage of the meal. Until then, Lion & Owl remains... a place that almost is.

Really great fresh food with some interesting combinations. We came here on a whim (no…read morereservations) while visiting my wife's niece at UofO at around noon on a Saturday. Busy but they had a table for us. Very nice decor, rotating menu. We had the buckwheat pancakes with caramelized bananas, dates, and pineapple syrup which was sweet but not overly so since the pancakes underneath were not touched by the syrup ended up being a really nice balance. Bacon was like a cross between pork belly and bacon (very thick) but really tasty. Breakfast Sando was good with in-house ground pork and a nice aioli. We also tried the savory macarons (Brie and truffle) which are delicious. Creamy and a tad sweet. Not too much truffle. Coffee was a bright tangy pour over-not my favorite type but some people really like that style. Oh, and we had a blood orange mimosa which was really good Overall an excellent experience! Definitely going to again when we are in town!

Angus and the crew are so great. love going here. definitely worth a visit. the wine tasting is fun…read morebut they specialize in getting you the exact wine for your taste buds. They have wine prices from low to high. SO lots of selection to choose from

Stopped to charge at the Tesla supercharger. Walked around the outdoor mall and stopped by this gem…read moreof a place. Met Z and a local usual, Terry. The wine was perfectly refreshing on this hot Oregon day and the bread and butter a perfect little snack before dinner. We had the New Zealand sauv blanc and Elk Grove Pinot noir. Excited to stop by again in the future whether it's a special trip down or another casual drop in on our way through town. Kudos to the wonderful staff even though we did not get the other two gentlemen's names. Warm smiles and good recommendations were given by all.

Great vibe with excellent service by Liz. A bottle of Fresne Ducret 1ier Cru Brut "Les Nouveaux…read moreExplorateurs," from Côte de Bar. 35% Pinot Noir, 40% Pinot Munier, 25% Chardonnay. $85. (Thank you, Mark, for the timely bubbly consult.) Grit Tots -- loved the texture and the pepper $8. Devil Eggs $4. Southern Greens with smoked bacon, bay leaves, in chicken broth with pepper vinegar for tangy kick $7. Great vibe.

We had a great dinner at Party Downtown last night. The oysters were excellent and at 2 for 5 at $5…read morebefore 5pm, it was a deal. Our entrees were good, the cheese in the Fon-Gouda was not smooth like previously had. I ordered it again this visit because it was so good previously but wasn't as good this time. The fried chicken and brisket dishes were loved by each that ordered them. The star of the meal was the basque cheesecake with lemon curd! We all decided that it was the best cheesecake we have ever had!

Sweetest lady making delicious crepes ! We loved the prosciutto spinach and chèvre wowzers ! Yum…read more &. Also the delicious maple bacon yummmmmmm. It's a food truck in prime location come get a crepe!

Delicious crepes! Savory, sweet, simple…read more It is a one-person food truck, so you have the usual advantages and disadvantages though I think Crepes! is worth it.

The cutest spot with amazing food options and a great beer selection. I love a juicy hazy and Teal…read morelead me in the right direction to pick the best beers! Loved the picks! Amazing staff, if you're ever in town stop by for a great vibe, and tons of space for family and friends. Definitely will be back!

It's growing on me. I'll never go 5 stars due to the weird entrance and the parking situation, but…read morethe people have been way friendlier since my first experience here and the taplist might be the best in town outside of the beer club? The Hawaiian cart is pretty bomb.

Great coffee and deli items. Yadayadayadayadayadayadayadayada yada yada yada yada yadaread more

I come in here often with my husband. It's a fun and neat place to browse…read more I've never eaten here, so I have no opinion on the food. I always go for the kitchen utensils, cookbooks, and gifts. It's an excellent place to find neat and different Christmas gifts. Customer service is always great. Employees are kind, friendly, and helpful. Even when I have to ask about something I walked by 4 times and just didn't see. They'll happily point it out for me. Would I return? Absolutely. It's a store I've been coming to for years, and will continue returning to. I've never had a bad experience in here. Review 25 of 2025.

This place is a must…read more I got the Croque Madame and it was sooo good. Like the bread was perfectly toasted, cheese all melty, and that sauce... yeah, so good. And the egg on top just made it even better. It actually had flavor in every bite, not dry or basic at all. The vibe in there was really nice too. Super cozy, chill, not loud. Just felt like a place you can sit, eat, and actually enjoy your time. But what really stood out was the people. They were so welcoming from the start. Not fake nice, just real. I mentioned I'm thinking about moving to Oregon and they were talking to me about it and just made me feel comfortable... like I was at home for a second. Idk it just felt good being there. Food was bomb, people were even better. I definitely recommend

We brought my daughter here for her 21st bday. The experience was pretty bad. The guy working the…read morecounter burped while taking our order which was gross, then we got our drinks after about 10 minutes. The drinks were not presented as they advertise them to look. They tasted ok. My daughter's food was brought out pretty quickly but we waited for easily 30 minutes before the guy working brought out our "grab and go" items from the deli case. It wasn't busy in there at all. The prices for the food are pretty high for what you get. We were so unimpressed with this place. We will not be back.