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    J Scott Cellars

    4.6 (47 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Charcuterie board
    Winter B.

    I had a nice experience here for my friends birthday. It's definitely a spot for drinks and appetizers rather than a full meal. Service was great. I loved the ambiance. It was more upscale than a typical bar. Older crowd, not a lot of college students. The wine was great quality. They also do 50% off for wine Wednesdays. Good spot for a special occasion and good location, right by 5th street market with lots of parking.

    Jailene C.

    Came in with my family to celebrate for Mother's Day, a day earlier. Very welcoming and knowledgeable staff! Service at the beginning was very quick, towards the end a bit slower but it got packed from the time we sat down and ordered, so understandable and all is good. Wine was nice, flight prices aren't terrible, charcuterie board was just fine though. Vibes were very relaxed and we chose to sit at the couches, otherwise there are tables upstairs and downstairs!

    Salmon cakes and aioli.
    Whitney D.

    Came here for the first time on a whim on a Friday night and enjoyed ourselves. It's a very chill/cozy vibe, nice lighting, tables and couches, etc. They make all their own wines, I got a glass of the Bone Dry Riesling and I enjoyed it and the flavors. My date and I split an order of the salmon cakes and it came with aioli and a small salad with a vinaigrette. The salmon cakes were good and so was the salad, but both were a little too salty tasting. We still enjoyed them. Our waitress was really nice. I would definitely come back here for a mellow glass of wine.

    Tomato bisque with sourdough grilled cheese and a glass of Pinot Gris
    Ilona S.

    Stopped here for a glass of wine and a weekend brunch (12-3 on weekends). The place was completely empty, weird. I got a glass of excellent pinot gris and my friend a glass of rose (too sweet for me but she liked it). I opted for the tomato bisque with sourdough grilled cheese. The bisque was nice and thick and had a good deep tomato flavor. The grilled cheese could have use some more cheese on it, it was a tad dry. My friend is Vegan and she had avocado toast. Not very exciting but very well presented with a flower. We split the fruit crumble with coconut cream on the top, nice but a tad sweet and the peaches in it were still a bit solid. Overall, a nice experience. Waitress was helpful and courteous. Parking was a nightmare with the Saturday market close by and an event in the 5th street market across from the venue.

    artisan cheese board
    Tessa S.

    The cheese board is my favorite in town. Honestly I come here just for that! The great wine and nice ambiance / mellow music are just a plus. There's also comfortable seating available and the service is always fantastic. This is the best place in Eugene to go if you want to enjoy wine and cheese.

    Tasting! The Albariño on the far left, Sauvignon Blanc in the middle and the Pinot Noir on the right!
    Maria H.

    Spent the weekend in Oregon visiting the kiddo at the UofO! Looking for a great winery with a nice vibe. Got a recommendation to check this place out and it did not disappoint. The wines were DELICIOUS, the plates were perfect pairings. But above all else the service was fantastic. Our server exceeded our expectations. She was courteous, funny, knowledge and overall amazing. Highly recommend checking this place out. The set up inside is a beautiful blend of modern and rustic. The front open windows bring the outside in. Will be back again soon.

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    Stephanie M.

    Ooooohhhhhh I am a fan. Stopped by here on a gorgeous warm afternoon for some remote work and I am very happy to add this spot into my regular rotation. Ordered a flight of three different wines and then ordered another glass of their Chardonnay. I could have stayed here all day. But for the sake of my wallet and my ability to get myself home I had to cut it off there. Looking forward to visiting again with my husband/ DD.

    Crème brulee with nigella

    Food was outstanding. Enjoyed the Zinfandel and Petite Sirah. Very nice ambiance. Wonderful way to celebrate our 41st anniversary.

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    Bar Purlieu

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    4.5
    (288 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    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

    This visit was a much better experience with truly exceptional customer service and a chance to…read morecelebrate a new friend's birthday. We sat outside because the place was packed but we're given a heater and blankets which made it a pretty cozy experience. The food was on point this time: the shaved egg yolk was a rich and delicious enhancement to the mushroom puff pastry entrée very note worthy the lemon meringue dessert.

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    Inside dining room
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    Headquarters Wine Bar

    Headquarters Wine Bar

    4.7
    (9 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    Headquarters Wine Bar has leveled up in a big way and become a culinary destination, with the…read moreintroduction of a Thai & Japanese-inspired food menu conceived by the folks who run the Family Dinner pop-up. I had their kabocha squash salad ($11) along with a roasted salmon onigiri and a lamb curry onigiri ($7 apiece). The salad was a hit and caught me by surprise. It used pureed squash which worked really well with the crunchy pepitas and greens. It was very flavorful and balanced. The salmon onigiri was also very good, but perhaps overshadowed by the star of the show -- the lamb curry onigiri. It was love at first bite, with the powerful savory flavors taking me for a ride and some heat that had me craving the next one. Honestly it is worth the trip just to have one (or five) of these. I got to speak to the chef about how he makes them, and it was obvious that there is a lot of thought and passion given to this food. It's a very nice space and there was good music playing. Food is served until close (currently 10pm) If I could give one suggestion, I would say to dim the lights a bit at night. Overall I am excited to return and work through the entire menu.

    This charming creation is an absolute must! The warmth of the space is magnified by the magical…read morestaff paired with an extensive array of wines beers and sake. The food options are exquisitely crafted by an incredible onsite chef. The Thai spiced bison laab and tinned fish toast were dream worthy and the Hanson Vineyard Pinot Gris was stunning. Lily was an absolute delight and guided us through a beautiful journey culminating in a bottle of French merlot that made its way back to the hotel to wrap the evening. This place is a gem!

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    Lamb curry onigiri. Supremely delicious!
    Lamb curry onigiri. Supremely delicious!
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    Lion and Owl

    Lion and Owl

    4.4
    (420 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    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!

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    Sausage stuffed morels with green garlic sabayon - as good as they look!
    Sausage stuffed morels with green garlic sabayon - as good as they look!
    Rabbit terrine with a little treat of the rabbit tenderloin hidden in the center
    Rabbit terrine with a little treat of the rabbit tenderloin hidden in the center
    Rabbit terrine plate. Simply amazing!

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    Rabbit terrine plate. Simply amazing!

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