I checked out Hole in the Wall BBQ and was seriously impressed. You never quite know what you're…read moregoing to get with a new BBQ spot, but this place delivered. The brisket burnt ends were on point--easily the best I've had. The smoked clam chowder was also outstanding, and honestly the best clam chowder I've come across anywhere. We went back the next day, but the burnt ends and chowder are only served on certain days. I ended up getting the fried okra and a brisket sandwich. The okra was cooked perfectly, and the brisket sandwich was so tender it didn't even need a knife. Pro tip: ask for your brisket "extra juicy." The staff was great. Mary brought us their house-made honey mustard, and it was incredible--we ended up dipping both our fries and okra in it. One of the cooks even came out to talk with us, which was a nice touch. Hands down, some of the best brisket I've had. Definitely worth checking out if you're in town.

Found this little place while out shopping & LOVED it! The lunch crowd was small mid-week. The…read morewaitress was very welcoming & we quickly grabbed onto the Special, BBQ rib sandwich with thin onion rings - SO good! Just the perfect amount of BBQ sauce, they offer additional sauce on the side but I didn't feel it was needed. My husband had their BBQ chicken club w/mac & cheese-he finished every last bite. The place was very clean, even the bathrooms. There's also easy access in/out back onto 11th St. They advertise a Sunday Buffet at their Springfield location.

Great food! Great service! I would eat here over and over again. The plates are plenty big too.read more

We tried the Sunday buffet. They offer senior pricing for an all you can eat buffet.The green salad…read moreand coleslaw were okay. The ribs were okay. The other hot dishes on the buffet tasted like bad leftovers. The cornbread muffins were dense and dry. The service was attentive. Would not order the buffet again!

Great locally sourced menu items. Our server was friendly and patient as he explained the menu…read moreitems to us. Don't ask for Splenda, Stevia or any other artificial sweetener for coffee or tea. Our waiter just about clutched his pearls when I asked for Stevia. The ambience reminded us of small tourist-free boutique eateries in NYC. The only item I was slightly disappointed in was the Brie & Truffle Macaron. I got the wonderful flavor of the Brie, but not the slightest hint of black truffle. It was still delicious.

Tried this for a late breakfast and really enjoyed. In the heart of Downtown Eugene. Had the…read moresausage,egg and cheese breakfast sandwich. Included the potatoes as well. Also shared the spiced coffee cake with the wife. The coffee cake was very good and had fresh Huckleberry's on top. The breakfast sandwich was very good as well. The sausage was excellent and the eggs were perfect. The potatoes are definitely a must try, they had a slightly spicy and smoked seasoning on them. Absolutely delicious! Our server was very friendly and made recommendations. My wife had the avocado toast, that came with an egg on top. Great place to try if you're in downtown Eugene.

Always love eating here! It's hard sometimes to find good vegetarian options but the tofu here is…read moreso good and it's such a fun way to share a meal. It's the place I always bring friends and family from out of town

There are no reservations at this restaurant, so it's first come first serve. Street parking was…read moreeasy to find, and we arrived around 7. The place was packed, but thankfully we were seated quite quickly with a 5-10 minute wait. The interior is cozy and welcoming. It's dimly lit with mood lighting on the tables. It felt lively since the tables were packed. We started by ordering the sake and shoyu flights and some fries with wasabi mayo while we explored the rest of their menu. We received the flights quickly. Both flights had 3 flavors and were tasty and fun to try. Each flight comes with a menu describing the flavor profile and how the drinks were made. The flavors of each flight were distinct and matched their descriptions. The fries with wasabi mayo were pretty basic fries. They were well seasoned, had a nice crunch, and the mayo had a subtle wasabi flavor without it being spicy. For our next round we ordered the salmon misoyaki, butternut squash, tofu kushiyaki, and steak kushiyaki. Unfortunately, our server forgot to bring our butternut squash, but we ended up being full with the rest of the food we ordered and just took it off our order. The salmon misoyaki was delicious - perfectly cooked, tender, and well seasoned. The mustard greens on the side added a nice sourness. The tofu kushiyaki was tender and flavorful. The steak kushiyaki was well-seasoned, but more well done than I preferred and a little tough. Next, we ordered the spinach goma ae and umeboshi unigiri. The spinach goma ae was such a pleasant surprise! It's a chilled spinach dish with a tamari/black sesame sauce that was refreshing mid-meal. Really good umami flavor! The umeboshi onigiri had the expected sharp salty/sour flavor that balanced well with the ratio of rice. Ended up dipping the umeboshi onigiri in the goma ae sauce to get every last drop. For dessert we ordered the basque cheesecake and créme brûlée. The cheesecake was just okay. The menu said there was sake and black sesame flavors, but apart from some black sesame dust on the plate we couldn't taste the sake/sesame. The texture was thick and not super smooth. It was a pretty heavy dessert and not very sweet. The créme brûlée was yummy. The custard was smooth and the crunchy caramelized sugar on top was a nice contrast in texture and flavor. The service itself was slow. We were waiting around 15 minutes between orders. Given, it was a busy night. However, we felt a bit forgotten as our server did forget to bring one of our dishes, we had to ask for our dessert menus twice, and we were accidentally served two basque cheesecakes instead of our order of cheesecake and créme brûlée. The staff were friendly, and quickly brought out the correct desserts at the end. I'd recommend ordering more dishes at once so you can enjoy more food in between orders. Would definitely come back again to try the rest of their menu. We wanted to try the Japanese sweet potato but they had sold out that night. The oysters, sashimi, and udon also looked quite good!

OMG!! My new favorite restaurant in Eugene!!! Did not have any high expectations, I just wanted a…read morenice glass of wine and raw oysters. Of course, had my Yelp app handy and it found Bar Purlieu for me. I got there right at 4pm when they opened since it was a Friday night, 4th of July weekend so did not know if I was going to get a big crowd since I had no reservations. I ordered the following: House Chianti (excellent)!! regret that I did not take a picture of the bottle ($14) Bone Marrow Appetizer: melt in your mouth delicious ($19) Filet Mignon: delicious, it had a morel mushroom sauce and it was absolutely divine. I got it medium rare and it was perfect ($50) 6 Oyster's: very meaty and you need to ask for fresh horseradish and tabasco sauce. They only have 1 small bottle of tabasco sauce for the whole restaurant and they serve raw oysters... what??? that is insane!!! ($4.50 PER OYSTER-that is insane too but they were nice an meaty). I will definitely be back!!!! Will bring my own Costco size Tabasco sauce

Nestled in with lots of vintage & a stone's throw from University of Oregon, it's a fine wine…read morebar/bistro with snacks & starters (Happy Hour includes food early/late running MON-THURS), and hot date spot. Menu is balanced with a rich variety of local veggies (salads/vegetarian), meat, seafood, and a 4/5/6 course Chef's tasting menu (+ optional wine pairings). EXTRA crisp POMMES FRITES with warm & savory garlic aioli (like Freedom Fries from Macdo in France, upgraded!), paired with a black garlic-seasoned fresh-from-the-farm KNEE DEEP TARTARE atop aioli (little heavy, upside-down) & crisp brioche with crunchy fried shallots sprinkled on top - a fresh & slightly funky take on the the original. Claire had me at "dessert menu," and this PISTACHIO BUTTER PIE has a green moussey pistachio butter that's smooth but nutty between a chocolate-spiced graham crust & top layer of chocolate ganache, pistachios & flake salt. Could I get my triglycerides checked with that?!

The dumplings here are absolutely delicious!…read more The xiaolongbao have incredibly thin skins and are filled with rich, flavorful broth. The boiled dumplings are clearly handmade--you can taste the freshness of the dough. The pork and cabbage filling is clean, fresh, and perfectly seasoned. The pan-fried buns are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with a generous, flavorful meat filling. Every type of dumpling has its own unique flavor, and with each bite, you'll think, "This one is my favorite!"--until you try the next one. This place is truly a hidden gem for dumplings in Eugene.

We stopped in for dinner while we were visiting the area. This was a great little place that I…read morewould recommend and certainly go back to next time we are down that way. The service was fast and efficient and the food came out fairly quickly as you might expect. Lots of flavors and spice in the dishes. The Kung Pao Chicken was probably the only dish I wasn't impressed with out of our order. It was just kind of strange. The Dan Dan Noodles were delicious and the dumplings, pork buns, all delicious! It's a fairly small place, so plan to wait if you are there during peak times. But it's worth it!

Fun themed beer hall with a huge selection and pretty good pub food too. They've also improved…read moretheir NA drinks recently and there's a wide variety of ciders - basically an option for everyone here!

Updating my review to add a star. They've improved!…read more The good: - They now have QR code ordering at outside tables, making it easy to get a 2nd beer while eating with no fear of someone taking your table (when dining alone). - They have a chicken Caesar wrap that sorta checks the box for folks like me that crave fried chicken on a Caesar salad. Service is super fast, and the staff is nice. The downside: Their QR ordering platform really wants you to make an account. Without that, it times out quickly (erasing your order-in-work). Also, beer descriptions on the online ordering platform don't include any details on the beers - it won't even tell you the style of beer or ABV. I went inside to take a picture of the tap list so that I could complete my online order. My point of reference is Mammoth Brewing. Their online ordering platform doesn't require an account sign up, but keeps your session open for your entire meal, making it trivial to add stuff as you go, without re-entering your card info. It's low-friction and encourages me to buy more food/drink.

amazing service! great environment and amazing food! would definitely recommend and go back anytime!read more

First time here on a Tuesday for hubby's birthday! We showed up at about 6 and the whole restaurant…read morewas full but we chose a table outside. Staff was very nice when interacting, although interaction was minimal due to QR code ordering. I personally don't read Italian, but the descriptions on each of the food items and the wines were really great and made choosing what to order easy! Everything was super good, but my favorites were the meatballs and the Supli (tomato risotto ball). The wine selection was also very good and I ended up leaving with a very nice bottle because it was so delicious! We loved sitting outside, but definitely want to try sitting inside next time. It was a little too warm inside for us this time but the vibes seem so cool! We look forward to the next time!

First time visiting from San Diego where Mexican food is king…read more This place has Amazing dishes. Friendly polite staff. Plenty of dining tables inside. Authentic Mexican food. the Chile relleno plate is what brought me in. Saw it on the yelp pics but was unprepared for Just how good it was. Home made corn tortillas put the whole thing over the top. Home made salsas. The price was very reasonable. I like that they took my order in Spanish, even though mine is slow and spotty. lol I am so glad I chose this place over everything else! Don't hesitate to try this place.

I always enjoy trying local places and this Mexican food Café did not disappoint. The staff was…read moregreat and explained a couple of food items that I had questions about. Sometimes I just like a simple dish and I requested a small bean burrito with cheese and red enchilada sauce on top. I also ordered some taquitos to try. I love their homemade salsa and the bean burrito was perfect. The taquitos were OK, but I believe if the oil in the fryer would've been fresher, the taquitos would've been better. The interior is simple but clean and the tables and chairs are standard but comfortable. I will definitely be back to try some of their other menu items!

The food was delicious, and I was so impressed by how many gluten-free options they offered! I…read moreordered the cheesesteak on a gluten-free roll, and it was fantastic. Because gluten-free rolls are smaller than their regular rolls--which are huge--they put as much cheesesteak as would fit on my sandwich and served the rest in a small bowl on the side. That way, my portion wasn't smaller just because I needed the gluten-free option. I really appreciated this thoughtful touch. At most restaurants, the gluten-free version is smaller even though I'm paying the same price--or sometimes paying extra for the gluten-free bread. Not here! It was wonderful to feel like I received the same generous portion as everyone else. I will definitely be back!

This funky place was bustling at lunchtime. We had a seat at the bar and the staff were moving…read morenonstop. The service was quick although the food takes some time to make. The bread for the sandwiches was delicious. The sandwiches we had were good but not great. They were without question huge! It is definitely popular so you might need to wait.