A friend and I went for the first time & it was an overall great experience. The atmosphere was great along with the food. Our server was wonderful, forgot his name unfortunately. Only complaint was the pork belly I got, way too dry & I think it would do better in chunks/bite size pieces but either way I will definitely be returning! read more

Kennedy's Steakhouse - Pork belly, steak, baked potato & lobster mac & cheese. - Steakhouses Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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Sean the bartender is awesome. The Assistant GM stopped by and visited. Very impressed. Very satisfied. First time here.

Came here as I often do based on Yelp reviews. Haven't had broad experience for dinner in Eugene but this did not disappoint. Nice ambiance! I was alone so sat at the bar. Bartender was friendly and attentive. Not eating red meat at the moment but saw others dining on steaks that looked phenomenal. I had the salmon with a side of mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus. The potatoes were extra delicious but my favorite thing was the asparagus - the chimichurri sauce, mmm. Though the salmon could use more seasoning but it was still solid. The fresh tomatoes served with it seemed out of place but decorative. Overall, a very enjoyable dinner. read more

Kennedy's Steakhouse - Grilled salmon - Steakhouses Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Started off to a rocky start with service, but then we met the lovely Savannah, who noticed we had been sitting awhile. That flipped around when she came over. She was an absolute delight and immediately turned my opinion around! The food was amazing but the butter cake. THE BUTTER CAKE!!! My husband said "I don't know where this has been my whole life but I don't think I have lived until right now!" He isn't wrong. Everything from apps to finish was just amazing. I would personally make a tiny tweak to the layout, but other than that, perfection! Seriously. Ask for Savannah. AND the butter cake! Cheers! read more

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We had a lovely evening Kennedy's! I had a basil gimlet and my husband had the smoked old fashioned. We shared the ahi tuna appetizer, beet salad, New York steak with chimichurri and peppercorn sauces, and Brussels sprouts. The ahi and beet salad were large portions and both were perfectly balanced and dressed. Steak was cooked exactly as we had asked for and served on a scorching hot plate. Service from Ian was friendly and professional, he was excellent. We will be back for our next date night. read more

The food was amazing! My steak was cooked perfectly. Sophia at the host stand was so sweet and welcoming right when we walked in. Olivia was our server and she was literally the best. So attentive, so nice, and just made everything feel easy. Good food and fun night! read more

What an amazing experience! Super special night with great food. From the moment we stepped in we were overwhelmed with the hospitality and how nice both Sophia and our server Olivia were. On top of that they were super attentive and made sure we were well taken care of throughout the entire night. read more

Top notch service, ambience and food. The epitome of fine dining... also with the price tag as it's not inexpensive. Every course I had was cooked to perfection and so delicious. read more

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Our steak dinner was excellent - tender beef that was well seasoned. Sides are extra like in most high end steak houses - the baked potato and asparagus did not disappoint. The setting is very nice with tables well spaced for a relaxing meal. read more

This is a fine quality steakhouse in Eugene. We were able to get a reservation and they were very nice and accommodating us at a very nice Booth. The food was all around good and the prices are very nice up here in Oregon compared to California. This meal would have been easily double if this was in Orange county. California. Steaks were solid. The starters were nice. The server was efficient. My only knock against them is they don't know how to make a proper Manhattan in a steakhouse martini glass. One of my pet peeves is when a bartender serves a martini or a Manhattan and it's about 3/4 of an inch from the top of the glass. That thing needs to be right to the edge. Almost spilling out. That waiter actually went over and watched the bartender. Make it and it was the proper ratios I guess. But it's still doesn't look good when you serve a glass. That's very expensive and it's about an inch less than it should be. Okay. That's a little nitpicky but this place is good. Give them a try. read more

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We had an amazing dinner at Kennedys over the weekend. The staff was so helpful, attentive, and friendly. The food was top notch. Highly recommend getting the steak Kennedy's style, quite honestly one of the best steaks I've had. The Brussels sprouts were cooked perfectly, and the Mac and Cheese was delicious. We also were recommended the butter cake and no notes-that is a delightful dessert and a perfect night cap on the meal. So happy Eugene has a high end steak house. Kennedys is a gem. read more

Lovely ambiance, music, decor, service is good. The steaks are amazing!!!!! The loaded baked potatos and the salads are good. read more

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I have eaten here four times. First time seated at bar 10/10 Second time seated a a bar table- Waiter messed up our order but still 9/10 Third time seated in a booth by entrance- Waitress had zero personality. 7/10 Fourth time seated in the back near rest room in cozy little booth for two- Took 40 minutes to get drinks. Took an hour for appetizers... Manager walked by and stared at our empty table at least 6 times but never stopped to problem solve. Waitress offered a free dessert for all the delays-- literally people seated after us had whole courses started while we enjoyed the bread... Once main course arrived we are ate and split. Pretty disappointed.. 4/10 I will be back because the food is great but I have figured out the farther you are from the bar, the worse the service. read more

Second visit 5 months later. Steak, salad, and spinach were excellent. French fries were unremarkable, but mashed potatoes were superb! The service was outstanding. We went early and it was pleasantly quiet. Kennedy's has shown improvement. Only criticisms...breads were uninspiring (soft, tasteless) and the place is pricey/ read more

I've been to Kennedy's twice now and absolutely love the ambiance! The establishment is very clean and the aesthetic is beautiful. It really is a transformation from what was previously there and the servers are all nice & welcoming when you walk in. My first experience was at the bar. I started with an extra dirty martini with blue cheese stuffed olives and it was phenomenal! I think it is my favorite one in town. I then ordered the seafood tower, the beef tartare, oysters and the filet mignon. All of the seafood and beef tartare were very tasty! The filet mignon was seasoned well but came out overcooked. I asked for medium rare and it was medium well. They had only been open for a month and a half though so I chalked it up to being new & busy. My second visit was for a girlfriend's birthday dinner. I ordered the same appetizers, in addition to the Kennedy's steak which is a filet with shrimp, dungeness crab and béarnaise sauce. I also ordered the mac and cheese and lobster mashed potatoes as sides. The sides were really yummy and were large portions that can easily be shared. The steak however, again came out VERY overcooked. I ordered medium rare and it was brought out well done. If you're marketing the establishment as a steakhouse, you have to be able to deliver on a steak. We ended with dessert and their beignets and warm butter cake are amazing! Definitely recommend the dessert! There are a lot of things I enjoy about Kennedy's, but I have to give it three stars for overcooking their steak on two separate occasions. read more

Wow, what a great place. The ambiance, food, and service are all spectacular. For those of you who remember Steelhead it's completely transformed, but they still brew beer. It's so good, and the staff is amazing. Savanna is a fabulous. We'll go back tomorrow or my birthday or both!!! read more

I can't believe any expensive steak place would charge you for steak sauce or for horseradish sauce. That's just ridiculous. The prices are just way too expensive. read more

Hotel recommended this restaurant, and the food was AMAZING. Great quality steaks, and the lobster mac and cheese was delicious. We made a reservation and were sat immediately. The hostess was super sweet and made us feel very welcome. Our server Savannah however, ruined the experience. While the food was amazing, Savannah came a total of 3 times. We were not offered another round of cocktails, our steak sauce side was never brought to the table, and we were not checked on until we finished the meal. The steak was great, but a little more rare than we would've liked. A simple refire for two minutes would've gotten it perfect IF we would have been checked on. 12 minutes for a refill on a tea .. they also charge per refill, which was alright but surprising and we wish she would have mentioned that. Reaching across us to grab extra silverware without saying excuse me, asking the busser for more water because our server was non existent, no bag with the boxes to go (and we walked there), etc. I'd possibly give it another chance because of the quality of food, but to spend $160 on dinner and have such rude / hostile service really made it difficult to leave happy. We are good tippers and would've been even better with a few cocktails in us if offered! read more

I'm still thrilled about our experience here last Monday to celebrate our 24th wedding anniversary. I love to eat out and do as often as our budget allows. After our first time, I've already decided to give up 5 mediocre experiences to enjoy this place more often. From the moment we walked in and our reservation was confirmed, we felt special! They acknowledged our anniversary verbally, and there was a nice card on our table. Our server, Vera, was the sweetest, had great recommendations, and was attentive. We loved the intimacy of our table/booth! Cam, the director of hospitality, came to our table to make sure our experience was great. He dazzled with friendliness and true concern and rocked a great bowtie. Cam, the chef nailed my filet mignon-I hadn't had a first bite like that since I was at Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab in downtown Chicago AGES ago. I was AMAZED! I can't wait to return and bring our tween. She's a filet mignon lover too and is going to fall in love, just like I did! read more

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Most likely you will need to have reservations. We were able to get in because it was a Tuesday and the sat us in the bar area. Made reservations the day before. The bar area is still very nice, just a bit busy with all the servers going back and forth. I had the stuffed chicken breast it was very good, a little on the salty side from the cheese. Others in our party had filet steak, rib eye and Halibut. Everyone loved what they received. We also had sides of grilled asparagus, Brussel sprouts, baked potato and cream corn. They didn't tell us that the side could feed several people, so we each ordered one. The cream corn tasted like can corn and wasn't great, but that was the only thing we had that wasn't really good. When the waiter put our leftovers in boxes he put our friend's food all in one box. Which is fine except the cream corn was runny. The guy had the plastic containers right there and didn't use one. Made no sense to us. But otherwise I would highly recommend this place. Also if it's your birthday you get a free piece of cheesecake or cream brûlée ( I think). But like others have said the butter cake is to die for. We ordered one and shared it. read more

Kennedy's Steakhouse - Filet mignion - Steakhouses Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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My parents got a rush reservation for my graduation and it was very good. This is a strong four star rating because everything was amazing. The ambiance was so classy, servers were very helpful, and food was sooooo yummy. We had the crab cocktail and shrimp to start and both were good. Our server recommended the shrimp and it didn't disappoint. We also had the beef steak tomato salad which was good, as a non tomato lover. All of our steaks and sides were perfect although the shisito peppers could be so spicy sometimes. Very good steakhouse read more

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Overall I would say this is good. Ordered filet, baked potato, and had French onion soup. Steak was very good and would rate that 5 stars. Potato was actually pretty small. Decent, nothing too special (but it is a potato). Would give 3 stars. French onion soup was not my favorite. Cheese was kind of just stuck to the bread that was somehow still hard in a hot soup. Made it extremely hard to eat and really only could get the broth...that was ok. 2.5 - 3 stars. Our server and service in general was very good. At the end we did get desert and split butter cake and beignets. The butter cake is the star here and is a five star. Beignets were just okay. Not bad, but warmer would be better. They were almost tough? Would stick to the butter cake. Nice vibe for a nice dinner out. I will return, but I think I know what to order and what to avoid. Still a very good experience and welcomed addition. read more

We came here on a Sunday night with a 7:00 pm reservation. While we were seated immediately we sat for 15 minutes without ever being acknowledged by a server. While the ones that were working passed our table numerous times, none of them ever made eye contact or said they would be right with us. One server came to the table next to ours and put her backside to us while she talked to the two people who had just finished their meals. She never acknowledged us. When we asked if she was our server she said no but begrudgingly took our drink orders any way. No apology, no "I will go get your server". We waited another 15 minutes while she bustled around the restaurant without getting our drinks. After being ignored again, we decided to just leave. We are both patient people and not complainers, but when you go to a high-end steak restaurant you want the service to be as top-notch as the food. This is clearly a restaurant that does not care about service. Other reviewers have commented on the same. That this continues to a be a problem is a sign of poor training, bad management and/or indifference. Ultimately we went across the street to Gordon's Tavern and had a nice streak dinner for less money, served promptly with a smile. And no, this is not a shameless plug for Gordon's. read more

Kennedy's is filling in the gap that Eugene had for a nice steakhouse. I took my wife here for her birthday and from the moment we walked in we were greeted by a friendly host and promptly seated to our table which we had a reservation for. From the drinks, atmosphere, appetizers to mains and service everything was on point. We both had the filet Mingon cooked medium and I got mine Oscar style with king crab prawns and Bernaise. The filets were cooked perfectly! In the future I would most likely opt out of the Oscar style unless they would be willing to leave out the prawns, I didn't really care for the prawns but everything else was awesome. We both thoroughly enjoyed our meal and the wife was happy with her birthday dinner. Overall a memorable experience and We will definitely be back! read more

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We came here for Our 44th wedding anniversary. We are from Houston and have some fine steakhouses there. From start to finish this restaurant is fabulous. Service, ambiance, food and all around experience. Would highly recommend to anyone in the area. The bone in filet was delicious. All the sides were Ordered were generous portions and extremely flavorful. Would come back to Eugene just to eat here. Bravo. read more

Perfect place for a celebration dinner. Nice ambiance, we had a two person booth which felt private. Place was full on a Sunday evening . They start you off with warm bread that has melted butter on it- I meant to have a small taste but we ended up finishing the entire basket it was good. 3 types of bread. We brought our own bottle of wine- corkage fee is $25. I had the filet mignon medium rare- cooked perfectly. Melted in my mouth and well seasoned. Tasted as good as a Chicago steakhouse. For sides we split creamed spinach and mashed potatoes- both delicious. Starters we had seared ahi and Caesar salad. The Caesar salad was huge and the dressing was good. Would recommend splitting was too big for one person. Ahi was again perfectly cooked, nice and rare with a tasty sauce. Had to try the butter cake for dessert and also had a brownie (brownie was free for our anniversary ). Both were ok. Great service. Prices are "big city " prices. Will definitely be back for our next celebration! read more

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Steak was over cooked, they didn't try to correct. Not even come back and let us correct. Just come back try us again. Why would I spend so much money just forna bad meal again. They should had offered a free meal. Way over priced for what they have. Old fasion was really good. read more

I've heard a lot of good comments from friends about this Kennedy's Steakhouse restaurant! So, after reading the reviews about the great ambiance with the white linen tablecloths and lighting, I'm going to come here for my 70th birthday this coming July 2026! My mouth was tasting the fresh seafood and the filet mignon sounded excellent. Since the service sounds so good, I'm going to see if my three good friends of 40+ years want to join me to splurge on great food and drink. read more

Even without drinks, our 2 steaks and sides came to over $200. And I would not say that the service was top notch. A shared appetizer of Tuna Tartare served without personal plates. So I used my bread plate, which was removed with the finished appetizer plate, and then I had to ask to get another one. The ambiance is very impressive. Imaginative lighting. A nice balance of quiet music and dinner table conversation. Crisp white linen tablecloths and heavy dinnerware. Servings of sides are generous and leftovers cheerfully packaged to take home. But I don't think we will be back. read more

Great experience! Came here for Mother's Day and Mom got a flower from the staff Got the filet personally and everyone at the table shared the sides (highly recommend). The pretzel bread was NEXT LEVEL! read more

Kennedy's Steakhouse - Red blend, caesar, filet, asparagus, lobster mac and cheese! - Steakhouses Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

We are from California and are soon to be dropping off our son at University of Oregon in the fall. As a family, we visited Eugene and priority to, my daughter wanted to pick a restaurant on the last night of our visit to celebrate her brother starting college and also her 21st birthday. I booked this restaurant on July 29th. The reservation was for Aug 15 at 6:30pm. On the day of the reservation, my husband and I arrived at 6pm and went to the bar to have a pre-dinner cocktail while waiting for our kids to meet us. Upon walking up to the bar, the maitre'd approached and informed us we could not sit at the bar because all the empty seating was reserved for incoming guests. She then said, " if you would like to have a cocktail, there's plenty of places down the street." I replied that we have reservations in 30 minutes and we were just hoping to have a cocktail prior to sitting down. She then was impatient, rude, condescending, and unfriendly. We were shocked at her tone and my husband told her that we were going to leave the restaurant. In which she proceeded to talk back to him and claim she didn't appreciate his tone and in turn asked us to leave. I've never experienced costumer service like this. This woman was rude and unprofessional. We are frequenting Eugene a lot in the next four years and I will never recommend to any fellow DUCK parents or family to go there. Everyone!....Go to the Gordon Tavern across the street! The food and customer service is excellent! read more

Wow! I've lived in Eugene for 20+ years and great to see the former Steelhead converted into something so nice (although I also liked Steelhead). Decor and ambiance are fab. You wouldn't know the place is open from the outside- ballsy. Shared a gorgeous heirloom tomato salad and the halibut and topped it off with the beignets. Also had the "house" French75 and I'm very picky about my 75s - wasn't disappointed. Ate at the bar - thank you Cameron! read more

Kennedy's Steakhouse - Cameron the bartender - Steakhouses Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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We went to Kennedy during their opening month and were greeted with a free glass of sparkling rose to celebrate. I ordered the filet and a side of mashed potatoes which come apart from the main dish and are big enough to share with one other person. Next time I would choose two different sides and share, we both opted for the mashed potatoes which were creamy and delicious. My steak was slightly overcooked, but they did ask several times if it was cooked to my liking so I won't fault them on that. This restaurant had a really nice ambiance making it an excellent date spot. The prices are high, but nothing I wouldn't expect from a nice steakhouse. read more

Kennedy's Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

We walked in this modern welcoming atmosphere. We had from the lunch menus the halibut tacos that were very tasty the fries were super crispy. The Lobster Roll was excellent, the Onion-soup was a tasteful good experience. We will be back at Kennedy's Decent priced and excellent service! read more

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Wow! I had brought clients to Eugene for a company plant tour and wanted a nice place to take them to dinner. I would put this steakhouse up against any big city steakhouse. Great atmosphere, knowledgeable staff and the food is out of this world. We got sides to share with the table and it was a chorus of have you tried this one.... Amazing... what about this one.... so good... needless to say I will be back next time I am in Eugene. Just a great experience! read more

First off it is pretty expected but I think you're paying for the quality. The food is amazing and flavorful. The service was great everyone was so sweet they even called me to thank me for coming. The restaurant is beautiful all the waiters dressed so nice it really is fine dining for Eugene. We came for Valentine's Day and everyone was so professional and sweet. read more

I made a reservation here for my partner's birthday and they prepared a thoughtful happy birthday card at the table as well as provide us with a free dessert at the end of our meal. How sweet. We had oysters, kennedy's steak, seafood tower, lobster Mac and cheese, salad and 2 cocktails. The food overall was fantastic. Steak was cooked just right, seafood was fresh. Minor complaint I had was drinks took unusually long to arrive and the waitress did not check up on us. It was a Wednesday night and the restaurant wasn't packed so I expected better service. read more

Food is delicious. Atmosphere is elegant. It's nice to have a place like this in Eugene again.

Kennedy Steakhouse has quickly established itself as more than just a place to enjoy steak--it's an authentically excellent dining experience. The ambiance is elegant yet approachable. We began with a selection of oysters, both local and from out of town, paired with champagne. From the martini cart, we enjoyed a cocktail inspired by Gatsby-era glamour and Bond-like sophistication. The Caesar salad was a standout, with a perfectly balanced dressing--light on the anchovy, with a refreshing hit of lemon. The bone-in ribeye, cooked to a flawless medium rare, was rich, tender, and full of flavor. Accompanied by raw horseradish and a silky au jus steak sauce, each bite was a delight. The side of creamed spinach side was indulgently buttery without being overwhelming. But what truly sets Kennedy Steakhouse apart is the staff. Chris and Janine offered impeccable service--present without hovering--and their recommendations were on point. Cam's humor behind the bar added a lighthearted touch to expertly crafted cocktails, while Cameron's leadership created a seamless, next-level and warm dining experience. Kennedy brings the sophistication of a New York steakhouse to Eugene, where the food, drinks, and exceptional service come together to create an unforgettable night. read more

Went here for the first time for our 38th Anniversary. They had set up a private booth with a sweet card of congratulations. Service from everyone was exceptional, and Vera, our server was attentive and professional. The Filet was cooked perfectly and was delicious as was the creamed corn and mashed potatoes. The Butter cake was literally the icing on the top of our celebratory dinner. Definitely will be going back soon! read more

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