We came here for our anniversary and it was honestly a perfect spot. I missed the fact that they had cocktails which is my only regret. The steak was so tender we could have cut it with our fork. Everything had great flavor- even the Caesar wedge. Can't wait to go back! read more

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The food... oh. My. Lawd! Whoever is behind the flames at this establishment is one talented chef! The service is superb. The staff is kind, but not too pushy... very professional. The gentleman making the cocktails hit spot on with our old fashioned. The desert was absolutely incredible. They make ice cream that is fit for a king. All that being said, the place needs a little esthetic help. The food quality and staff meet the "fine dining" mark without question. But the environment doesn't. I was comfortable, just didn't feel as exclusive as it tasted. The seats need cushions, the pictures and sconces made the theme of the restaurant confusing. The bar looked really nice against what seemed like antique church pews facing each other with a table in between but then the rest of the restaurant had a completely different vibe. I say duplicate that bar area throughout the entire restaurant and you've got one incredible little spot. Overall, I'm very satisfied. I highly recommend the 40 day aged steak. Perfect sear, perfect amount of seasoning, perfectly medium rare... and I don't use the word perfect very often. Well done, chef! read more

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I really wanted to love George and Violets. I love a good steakhouse experience, and after moving back to Eugene I've been searching for one. Unfortunately, the search continues...Service and cocktails were excellent, hence three stars. The calamari was good also - interesting with pistachio and an Asian twist. After that, the menu left a lot to be desired. The steaks were OK, the potato sides were OK, most of the food was just "fine". The menu is somewhat limited, and there isn't a lot of variety in terms of things you can order. There are 6 sides on the menu and 3-4 of them are potatoes. For me, I think the biggest miss is the ambiance, which channels more of a Cracker Barrel vibe rather than a place where an 8oz tenderloin is $60. The exterior looks promising, and then you walk in and sit down at your grandmas kitchen table. It's a miss for me, and I don't see myself returning anytime soon. read more

Went on a Sunday night. Service has improved although it still isn't fast. Good steak huge salad and sides. Nice atmosphere. I wish that they didn't nickle and dime you with the food sides. I do like this steak place, but I feel like it would be better to have a meal not pieces. Otherwise food is well done, and service is improving (previous review mentioned how slow they were). Worth a stop! read more

This place is our favorite spot to come on date night or any night !! We love coming here and enjoying the amazing food and drink specials, Evan the bar tender is the best in town!! Ross and Everyone working there is amazing as well! We have never gotten anything but the best service and food, we tell everyone about this place and will always come back! read more

It's been 3 weeks but I'm reflecting on my meal. I ordered a ribeye which was prepared perfectly! We had several sides which were good. It was good to see they brought back bread even though my favorite from them is their focaccia. We brought our own wine and opted for a corkage fee which is still the call since the wine seems a bit pricey. Overall good food not inexpensive but good...ambience is problematic for this restaurant I like to sit at the bar which is not as bad. read more

This is a hip little joint in downtown Old Springfield Main St. It is on Westbound Main across from the Washburne Coffee Haus. The steaks are to order including a 40 year aged sirloin. (Watch out pensioners the petite is 38 bucks plus sides). I ordered the calamari entree, petite sirloin (choice of flavored butters, dungeness crab for mashed and horseradish, mashed potatos, fried mac n cheese. The ambiance is datelike and family. Pine varnished subflooring yet magical lighting, excellent service. Is there a celebration? Graduation, Anniversary, Mother's Day, new relationship? This is the place for you. Full service bar, no linen tablecloths, clean as a whistle. read more

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First, this place is AMAZING! It's in what used to be an old and notorious bar on Main St that had a terrible reputation, and to hear it's had new life breathed into it and see the way it looks is inspiring. The steak was cooked to perfection, and it was melt in your mouth good. The calamari and mac n cheese was AMAZING as well. The real kicker is the butters that go with the steak. I had never thought about dipping steak in butter, but trust me when I saw, you will want to do this. I did the Dungeness crab and horseradish butter and it was delightful. It was a bit spendy, but it was a nice place. $110 for two steaks, an appetizer, a side, one drink, and one soda. It might not be a place we go to all the time, but it is definitely our new special occasion spot. read more

George and Violets - Steakhouses Near Me - Springfield, Oregon

Went to G+V for Valentine's Day dinner. This place has completely changed their menu and is now a Ramen restaurant. The waiter forgot to order one of the entrees; the ribeye was fatty and overall the meal was a complete disappointment. $220 for one entree & mediocre food is absurd. read more

Disclaimer: I don't eat meat, so as far as my review goes, take it or leave it! This restaurant is a fantastic and much-needed addition to Springfield, and an important component of the downtown revamp. Anyone on Yelp giving low reviews solely based on the pricing is misusing this app, in my opinion. This restaurant describes itself as a steakhouse, so any realistic person would expect the prices to be a bit higher. Who wants to go to a cheap steakhouse? George and Violets uses locally-sourced, grass fed, high quality meats. They dry-age their meats for Pete's sake. Even as a vegetarian, I can respect that...and not be surprised that it costs more. The bar is beautiful and their drinks are fantastic. They even offer a late night menu with some pretty tasty options if you want to wander in late and enjoy a drink and a small bite. Their baked potato is seriously delicious and the garden salad is a huge portion! I have loved every side and app I've tried there. I tried a beet special they had and it tasted like candy - it was so good I selfishly ate about 90% of it, despite there being several other people at the table. They are always offering specials and fun additions to the menu - something unique to this restaurant compared to many other popular restaurants in Eugene/Springfield who rarely change their menus. Their desserts are to die for and highly creative! So, if you do happen to be on a tighter budget, it's well worth it to go for some drinks and small plates or dessert. It's a great date night spot. Check it out! read more

George and Violets - Steakhouses Near Me - Springfield, Oregon

Best Father's Day dinner for my Dad. There were 4 of us and we each had a different dish. It was yummy and the service was great. read more

This became one of our favorite restaurants. But unfortunately we don't come any longer, they took our favorite items off the menu. I know many people that love their mushroom soup, it's off the menu, I don't understand. I also loved their steak frites, so good and the perfect portion for me, I crave the dipping sauce for the fries. We will definitely come back if they bring back our favorites. read more

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The quality of their steaks is incomparable in Eugene/ Springfield and the thoughtfulness of the rest of their offerings are on point. We had a 40 day aged rib eye, a tenderloin, and a New York strip. Each was cooked to perfection and flavorful. Our sides were the roasted beets with chanterelles, crispy sweet potatoes and the house salad l, which even that was amazing. We also had cocktails and a perfect bottle of Vionier. All of their meats and ingredients are local. I can't wait to bring out of town of town guests here and show off the quality of food our town has to offer. read more

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING FOOD! Went on date night with my love. -First, our waitress was GREAT! Laura? If memory serves... she suggested and let us sample different types of wine. -Second, the steaks....OMG. Girlfriend had the Ribeye. Her review (This was perhaps the best steak I have ever tasted) The Pork Porterhouse......Easily 2in thick! And by far, the best piece of bone-in pork I have ever had! HIGHLY RECOMMEND the crab butter sauce! Girlfriend had Mushroom Soup. I had Ceaser salad as appetizers. Both were PERFECT. For 2 appetizers, 2 glasses of wine, and two AMAZING entrees, $88. This is not bad at all, as I fully expected bill over 100.00 for the food we got. Yes, you do get what you pay for here! 3 minor things. (And we do mean MINOR) 1) The Decor....or lack thereof. It seemed unfinished. Was nice and clean, but very plain. The bar is beautiful, but the tables don't give that feeling of warmth, comfort OR intimacy (You're just in the open with everyone else) 2) The Rolls were Very TASTY, but very tiny. 3) A choice of side with the entrees would have been nice (grilled asparagus/vegetables, mashed potatoes, etc) Besides these minor things, the OVERALL experience was very, VERY nice. We will definitely be back! Get more of those Pork Porterhouses! I'll be back for that! read more

George and Violets - Steakhouses Near Me - Springfield, Oregon

The servers were kind and efficient! We had a pork belly appetizer and the ramen as an entree. The appetizer was decent, but the ramen had a very westernized taste. The noodles had a good texture but the broth didn't have much depth of flavor and the pork belly was more bacon-like than the chashu I've had. The presentation was pleasing but the taste and flavor of the ramen was not on par with other restaurants. read more

Just stopping in for some cocktails after having had dinner somewhere else. The bar seats about 7-8people and the bartender was knowledgeable and friendly. The cocktails were excellent, just a bit on the "little" side for the price. The ambiance/decor of the place I would describe as almost-modern....: darkish but bare and tables pretty far apart (good for conversation) but not a very "warm" feeling to it that I normally associate with a steak-house. I will go and try their food sometime too, based on the quality of the cocktails that my friends and I had. read more

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Finally! An amazing steak house! Good service, good food, good drinks! The menu is very simple. You choose your steak, sides and add ons. Everything we got tasted great. A high price restaurant, but the food quality totally worths the price. Make a reservation if it is weekend! read more

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My husband and I went to George + Violet's last night and had an incredible experience. Since it was our first time going here (and since we're excited to have a real steakhouse in the area!), we decided to order several dishes for a sampling. We started with the grilled albacore which was perfectly chilled and the shiso flavor was amazing. I'd definitely get the grilled albacore again if given the chance. Then, we had the shrimp cocktail which included three large prawns (hat had to be cut with a knife and fork!) with cocktail sauce and a bearnaise butter. The prawns were fresh and the bearnaise butter added a unique twist. Lastly, for appetizers, we had the special of the night which was tempura battered cheese curds on strawberries and tomatoes with mint leaves and edible flowers. AMAZING. Such a cool flavor combination and each bite tasted different but flowed well. We both ordered the ribeye, medium rare with a baked potato and one order of the Mac n cheese pie. The ribeye was perfectly cooked and extremely tender. The baked potatoes were delicious but I do wish we had even more of the included toppings. The Mac n cheese pie was also good, a little too heavy for me but it was my husband's favorite dish. The crust reminded me of a funnel cake. We ordered a glass of the Pinot noir and their cocktail, Violet's Mule. The Pinot was perfectly fine but I loved the mule! It looked beautiful and, not sure how to make this sound more appealing, just tasted like a creamier mule. So so good. Finally, we ordered their dessert special which was warm donut holes rolled in rose sugar on a bed of vanilla bean creme anglaise with caramel and edible flowers. Our waitress, Laura, recommended that we enjoy it with a glass of port. This was my favorite part of the whole meal. The donut holes tasted so light and dainty and the creme anglaise was drool worthy. The port compliment the dish well. Our experience was great and Laura really added onto it by giving us the cool story behind the mule, letting us know where they sourced everything, and really, by recommending the port. She did a great job at curating the experience. I really hope this place does well because I know we'll definitely keep going back! read more

Had a wonderful time trying out a "newer" restaurant in my neighboring city. Heard good things about this place so made reservations by leaving a message on the phone. We did get a prompt response the following day confirming our chosen time. Parking is a bit of hassle here as the restaurant is right on Main St. Took some patience but we prevailed. Service was good but not excellent; took our server a moment to get to us and help us decide on what to order. We tried the bone marrow bourbon cocktail, Violets mule cocktail and the shiso mojito. All were quite yummy. For apps and dinner we shared calamari, fried pork belly and the dinner rolls with beef fat butter. We all liked the calamities best, but all were great. Dinner consisted of the 11oz ribeye while the other couple ordered the strip steak. Topped off with roasted beets, baked potato, sweet potatoes and the Caesar wedge salad. Both steaks were cooked to perfection and the butters were good. All the sides were good, too. The beets were just ok, they needed some balsamic to add a little flavor. Don't be afraid to split a steak and add sides; we shared everything with 2 entre's and had more than enough for the four of us. The atmosphere could use updating and desserts were mediocre, hence only 4 stars. read more

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Really delicious food and drink. Great addition to the down town Springfield area. The steak was fantastic! The butters they offer are delicious and unique. The mushroom soup I had as a starter was so delicious and beautiful to look at! Really a great experience! Staff is also very friendly and attentive. read more

George and Violets - Steakhouses Near Me - Springfield, Oregon

Excellent steak. Great sauce options. Cozy environment. Friendly staff. My first choice for a local steak dinner.

First of all the atmosphere was uninviting and blah. Tables reminded me of a pizza parlor. The menu is not the same as on here. There are not many options. I had a dry aged ribeye steak. which cost $58. All sides are separate. Dinner rolls are $6.00, we also ordered a wedge salad, which was actually just Romain lettuce, again additional cost. Prawns are $5.00 a piece. The other person in our party had the regular 14 oz rib eye, which was $54.00 and tasted better than the aged ribeye. The steaks were ordered medium but came medium rare, more on the rare side. The drinks were good except the house wine, which was more like a 6oz pour rather than a regular 8oz pour. The bottom line was that the food was tasty but overpriced. For the price, at least throw in some dinner rolls. read more

This place is overrated. We picked it based on past reviews but were very disappointed. I was hoping for a tender juicy Rib Eye and it was absolutely not what I had hoped for. The macaroni and cheese pie sounded really good and intriguing. I mean who doesn't love Mac and cheese- another disappointment. It was tough and chewy and had an odd flavor. The service was slooowww. The two stars are for the homemade lemonade and sweet hostess that sat us at our table. Oh and the French fries were very Fresh and tasty! read more

Had a great meal here with my chef husband and local friend (we are from out of town). First off, the bathrooms were very nice, and clean, and, to me that's a sign of a great restaurant. Second, our steaks were delicious and cooked perfectly! We were at a well-known SF steakhouse recently and this was much better! Our only disappointment was the wedge salad. A wedge should be iceberg cut like a wedge. This was romaine and it was flat. To end in a positive note, the fried potatoes are making for a great breakfast mash while I write this review. Oh, I forgot to mention...the chocolate mousse was DIVINE. read more

As I savored that last bite of ribeye, I felt grateful--for the food, the ambiance, and the genuine hospitality. So, whether you're celebrating an anniversary or simply craving a phenomenal steak, go check out George and Violet's!! read more

Mike was simply amazing. The service and food were amazing. Thank you! Your staff was beyond friendly and professional. read more

George and Violets - Steakhouses Near Me - Springfield, Oregon

If you are tired of chain restaurants steaks, you've GOT to go to George and Violets. A bit on the spendy side, but you definitely get what you pay for. Highly highly recommended! read more

Steaks were superb but, a bit pricey. Fair value I believe but, just so you know. Potatoes side dish was also quite good. Thought the salad and mushroom sauce could have been more substantial for the type of restaurant. Ambiance was fine. We'll go again in the near future. Server was new but, he did a nice job. read more

Ambiance is lacking but the food more than makes up for it. Absolutely delicious! Everything perfectly cooked and with amazing sauces. Really wonderful. read more

The food was absolutely amazing. Their staff was very nice and helpful. My pork chop was fantastic! the flank steak was great also. Mac and cheese and loaded potatoes so yummy. Loved the mushrooms. Will not hesitate to go again. read more

Went there this past week to celebrate my daughters birthday. Let me give the negatives first: 1) The decor and ambiance leaves a ton to be desired especially at the price points of this menu. I realize that Covid and all the new requirements probably ruined what could've been an intimate space with lots of tables squeezed tightly together. 2) The rolls served prior to dinner. While tasty, our group of 5 only received 5 tiny rolls which quickly disappeared, but only enough butter for 3 of the . We chased down another order of rolls and again not enough butter. Positives: 1) Server was OUTSTANDING. Unfortunately I do not know her name. It maybe late 20's/early 30's at most, tattoo on right upper sleeve. Oh and she wore a mask 2) Food even better! From the ribeye to the steak burger to the double cheeseburger it was fantastic! And the Calamari was delicious too! 3) Beignets for dessert and to celebrate our birthday girls were delicious! We will be back! read more

Great food and service. Steaks are outstanding and cooked to perfection. Owner greets each customers table. I would recommend this reasturant. read more

Really nice ambience And the steaks are pretty good. I hear the drinks are good too. The weight staff is very friendly and kind.. Very welcoming place.. You will have parking issues on a weekend evening so prepare to park across the street in the parking lot working lot where I believe it with $6 read more

The bartender had us wowed! Don't get me wrong the food was amazing. They were sensitive to dietary needs and friendly. But the bartender has a lovely palette the drinks were in house recipes with amazing attention to detail. I even got a sneak peek of a future menu item. read more

What a gem! This is just what Springfield needs, an amazing steakhouse! We had no reservation and arrived at 6 on a Saturday night. We were seated right away. The decor is very nice but I dropped one star due to the noise factor, more sound panels are needed or flooring material to help reduce patron speaking volume. Our waitress was very professional and we had excellent service. We started off w/ an IPA from Astoria and a LOVELY Pinot Noir from Italy (the OR choice had just run out). Then shared a Caesar Wedge (homemade Caesar dressing) salad that was really divine! I ordered appetizer Mussels in a Tom Yum broth. It was lovely in presentation and very tasty. The RR Ranch 40 day dry aged (grass fed & finished) Ribeye was very good. Our fault was in ordering it rare. It really would have been better cooked rare-plus or medium rare. We get RR Ranch at our local butcher shop so we trust the quality. The side dish of beets was really amazing! The fine grated local artisan cheese w/ green onion and beef fat vinaigrette was AMAAAAAZING! Even the fresh-bakery quality dinner rolls (absolutely delicious) had the flavor of tallow which any real meat eater can taste. We finished our dinner with the chocolate mousse with lovely fresh whipped cream and crispy yummy bits of almond on top. A cup of local roasted Union Farmer coffee and we were good to go. We will definitely be back!!!! KUDOS! read more

Wow, I can't believe we waited so long to try this place! We ordered the wedge salad, a ribeye (worth the price--we split it!), the broccoli and loaded potatoes, and a few desserts including the pan a cotta. Everything was delicious. I don't remember the last time I had a meal I loved this much. Service was really incredible too. We'll be back! read more

We decided to try George and Violets for a graduation celebration, and I am so glad we did! The romantic, candle lit setting brings a whole new vibe and special occasion spot to the emerging downtown Springfield. I do wish there was more intimate or private booth seating, but the food and attentive service certainly made up for it! We had great cocktails, a lovely selection of local wine, and wonderful food all around. The dry aged rib eye was definitely worth the extra cost. The menu is a bit "a la carte" style, so you choose sides and the butters to go with your steak (there are a few other meal options as well). I tried the blue cheese and horseradish butter, and was quite impressed with both! We were too full to make it to dessert, but will have to go the distance next time around! read more

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Service, food and drinks - fantastic! Michael took great care of us. Must enjoy meat to really enjoy this place. The blue cheese compound butter has great flavor on the perfectly cooked streak. The horseradish butter and the hazelnut miso compound butters paled in comparison. Noise level a little high but everyone seemed to be in great spirits and engaged in conversation rather than buried in their cell phones. I would have given 5 stars except for the noise level. Bad to the bone cocktail is a bone marrow bourbon infused cocktail - silky with slight spice and floral notes. Husband enjoyed wrapping up the meal with this one. I enjoyed three pamplemousse cocktail pre dinner. Light and fresh grapefruit. The fig leaf anglaise was a nice light dessert to finish up the meal. read more

Great steakhouse which occupies a space which once was a bar. CLEAN, modern interior, great selection of steaks with high quality meats. I don't know who their supplier is but they should stay the course. Our server was exactly on point. Friendly, prompt, and genuinely nice and professional. Great for a date night in Springfield. read more

Got here just before 6:30 and was able to partake in the happy hour specials. We ordered the ribeye $26, double cheeseburger $10, and the Mac and cheese hand pie $7. Everything was cooked to perfection and tasted fantastic. The hand pie was flaky, buttery, and salty. It was so good we got another to take home. I will be back. read more

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