We wanted some seafood while we were in Eugene but the options for lunch are limited. We haven't been to Newman's Grotto so decided to try it. First of all, the place is small. This isn't the place to bring a group. Inside is tight-there are two small low tables close by together and a narrow bar at one end with maybe 5 stools. There is an outdoor seating area but it was full today. Menu is fairly small. They have fish & chips, fish sandwiches, fish/shrimp salads and 3 types of grilled fish with rice. There are a few sides. There are also daily specials. We had a salmon sandwich with a side of fries and grilled yellowtail with rice which was the special for the day. The salmon sandwich (ordered no sauce or shredded cabbage) was good but nothing special. I'm sure the cabbage and tartar sauce would have given it a bit of zip. The fries were ok. The yellowtail didn't have much flavor until you out what tasted like a light teriyaki. It had brown rice which was nice & chewy and the sauce gave it flavor. You really have to cook fish with flavors like garlic, lemon or something to give it flavor. Service was really good. They were very willing to put things on the side or remove them. I don't think I'd go back. If it's nothing special, I'm not going to pay for a meal out. read more

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Great spot- mostly for take out they have limited indoor seating. Nice covered outdoor seating area for warmer weather . Everything is well packaged and cooked fresh. Delicious salmon sandwich, fish and chips, shrimp salad. Good sauces. Well packaged for to-go orders. They have a nice weekend business which also made me feel confident in the food quality. Friendly cashiers. read more

My order came out piping hot and was delicious. Staff were courteous and knowledgeable regarding menu items. They have a nice outside patio with seating as well as some inside seating, mainly barstool/counter style with only a couple tables. read more

Newman's Grotto - Cod fish + chips - Seafood Markets Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Food was good just make sure you separate fish when get it or will get soggy . Fries were tasty service was great and the decor simple. They do have seating outside which was basic but nice to eat lunch outdoors. read more

Newman's Grotto - Halibut and fries - Seafood Markets Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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I would say, with some certainty, that Newman's Grotto's fish and chips was better than any I had in England. The serving was sufficient and piping hot. Give it a try. read more

Consistently exceptional meals! Tonight my order was grilled salmon and it was outstanding. The kitchen crew is to be commended for their welcoming and friendly attitude. The current manager deserves kudos. I hope the owner values Greg's skill set and can keep him running the Grotto! read more

Very generous portions. Always appreciated. Cod breaded nicely. Nice and crisp. Flavorful. One piece was a little salty unfortunately, that's never happened before. But the rest was good. Lots of fries. Tartar or cocktail sauce available as well as ketchup. I love their tartar sauce it's always consistent and flavorful and compliments the fish well. Very filling and good. Timely order to pickup. Fountain drinks also available. My go to for fish in chips. Even preferred over places on the coast. Just that good. read more

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I am used to going to the location on Willamette, but we were near here and had a hankering for some seafood, so we decided to go here. I ordered the shrimp and my son had the cod, both with chips. The shrimp were sweet and cooked perfectly and my son very much enjoyed the cod as he usually does. The staff here were great and nice to see that this location doesn't charge for refills, but I don't know if the other location on Willamette does that now, its been a while since going there. Also inside can get tight, they do have a nice sized outdoor shaded area. The prices have risen quite a bit from when we started going to Newman's, but as a once in a while splurge, it hits the spot! read more

Newman's Grotto - Coconut shrimp - Seafood Markets Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Best fish and shrimp in town. Just moved away and we wish you would come and open a place in Lebanon, Oregon. There are no good fish and chip restaurants here. read more

I've loved this Eugene spot since I was introduced to it a decade ago. I always order fish al a carte and the shrimp Louie salad. Haven't stopped by in a few years because this wasn't my market area anymore, but that recently changed so they will see me every few months when I come to town. Best salad, best fish. Try it. read more

Newman's Grotto - Shrimp Louie salad - Seafood Markets Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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The scallops and chips are the best. I eat here regularly. If not the scallops the prawn rolls are great.

Everything's great, except for the cole slaw. It's dry and flavorless. They really need to put some vinegar or some kind of dressing in it.

We stopped for lunch here. I'd say the food is reasonably priced for the quantity and quality. We bought: 1 serve of cod fish (3 small pieces) and chips $10 1 serve of shrimp (6 pieces) and coleslaw $10 I didn't realize they were breaded. I would've preferred batter. My fault, I should've asked rather than assumed. Fries were good. Shrimp was excellent. Fish was okay. Lots of tarter sauce. Good seating indoor and outdoor patio. Good service. You have a choice of coleslaw or fries so that was nice! read more

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85???? Next you'll be telling us what to say Fergetitit Food is great !that is all you need to know read more

My absolute go to place for fish and chips. They can't be beat in Eugene! The service is slow, but that's because it's made fresh! It looks and smells like a seafood shop, so you kind of just have to endure it. But it's worth it! read more

Excellent food and prices!!!! Best fish and chips ever! Will definitely come back next time we are passing through

Really amazing fresh seafood for a great price. We swung buy right before a concert and fed 6 people for 85.00. The prices are amazing. Chowder for 5 bucks. Everyone loved the coconut shrimp. Highly recommend. Not a lot of seating inside but some outside, small place so not seating like a traditional restaurant so plan accordingly. . read more

I graduated from the Ooooooo in 2007. Just when the Grotto was opening up. I was recently in town and had to come here for the first time. Same taste and freshness as the original on Willamette, better hours (like being open on Sunday) and circumvents the overflow from the other location. Love the fried shrimp, halibut and scallops. And now there's an option for Cajun fries (mind blown)! I loved the original plain fries but dang the Cajun fries were amazing. You'll also never go wrong with the clam chowder. Perfect for those cold, rainy Eugene days. read more

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The fish is always great, however the customer service leaves a lot to be desired. Let me tell you about my experience on Monday 1/27/25. We had a call in order & my name was given as the "pick up" person. It was a busy night for them, however "N" @ the counter could have / should have done much better. 2 orders were put on the counter, 1 name was called & the order was picked up. I waited while "N" shouted to a customer (rudely) about where the ketchup was (but the canister was empty inside) & take a couple of other orders. Finally I went & asked about my order, sure enough it had been sitting/ getting cold. He did offer me different fries & started throwing old fries into the fryer @ that I told him "never mind". It will be a long time until / if I return to the Grotto. read more

Looking for a quick lunch between church and the Emeralds game. Our order was fast and the grilled salmon was plain but delicious. The guys had fish and chips- fish seemed way over fried and fries were plain. Probably not returning for fried food. read more

Always loved Newman's a Eugene go to - had not tried the grotto - great outdoor seating never disappoints fresh hot and yummy fries as well - we will be back !! read more

I wish i got to try their food! I ordered two fish and chip plates, but when i got home I was missing one order of fish! so i drive another 15 minutes back to ask for the meal to be replaced (the other food was cold at this point) and the owner refused. i get not wanting to dole out more product but at this point their error caused the whole meal to go to waste. waste of time, gas and i was late coming back to work bc i had to go back. the only decent thing they did was give a full refund after i requested it. so i left still hungry and frustrated that i wasted an hour on this place. not coming back and poor management. bummer bc i was pretty excited to try their food. read more

My go to lunch or quick bite. They have excellent fish and chips. And grilled too. Worth a try read more

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The fish was fresh and perfectly cooked. We had the halibut fish and chips and they were delicious. Small seating area but when the weather is cooperating they have a great patio. read more

Newman's Grotto - Newman's Grotto - Seafood Markets Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Amazing seafood! Not only am I a 4th generation Santa Cruz California native, I had the benefit of fresh seafood from my uncle who was the head chef of The Miramar on the wharf for 30+ years. I'm spoiled regarding my fresh seafood. Newmans is 10 out of 10 on all counts. The seafood is fresh, you can smell fresh oil from the fryers, not dirty. And a little tip also, if you come into a restaurant and you see seniors hanging around, that's a huge green light. Prices are fantastic, service quick and caring, food is Top Shelf. Well done! My new favorite. Sorry no pictures this time, it was all devoured fast by my team. read more

Delicious food. Rather small for seating but usually there's a spot open. It's an order at the counter kind of place so don't expect excellent service because they don't serve you but they're friendly when you're asking for anything. read more

Newmans is the place you dream of when you're away for fresh fish and chips. I usually get 2 pieces grilled cod or salmon, with chips. Always excellent with their wonderful house made tartar sauce. I used to get the 3 piece order but realized eventually that I could only eat 2 pieces, and the third sat in the fridge unless you have a friend to eat it. Which means that my meal became even more economical. Sometimes I get the beer or cider offering. Prices around $10-$14 or so. Highly recommended. read more

Their fish is consistently fresh and they offer cod as well as halibut for their fish and chips. If you don't want the carbs in the chips they let you order their delicious coleslaw instead. I always hit this place when I'm in Eugene read more

Excellent fish and chips. The halibut is fantastic! If you like chowder they also have a really tasty one. read more

I love their grilled salmon and chips... which provides three pieces of salmon... however, today there were just two and a (very small) half pieces... pic attached... as I was already home before eating I did not go back... very disappointing, and it looked like the small piece was broken off from one of the other two pieces read more

Newman's Grotto - Seafood Markets Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

My favorite fish in chips in Lane County. The batter is not the fluffy kind but more of a breadcrumb coating very light and crispy. I make my own seafood combo meal. Shrimp, cod, and scallops. read more

Friendly staff. Decent serving sizes. Fries and tartar sauce were good. I did like the breading on the fish but the fish itself was quite dry. So it wasn't my favorite but I'd be willing to go back and try the clam chowder when it's too hot out. All tables were dirty but I did appreciate the cold water offered. read more

I had the halibut and fries. The fish was good and so were the fries. Portion size for the price was also good. Service was fast. I would come here again. read more

Fresh fish time!! Time for Newmans! Halibut, scallops really good coleslaw. And, great tartar sauce! What more could you ask for?? How about adding 5 or 6 two person tables outside? We would be sitting closer together but we would be sitting! read more

Well, I wish they still offered fresh uncooked fish, their fish and chips and grilled halibut are very good. A great addition to the neighborhood. read more

Excellent food. Wait is usually longer than I'd like, but when I'm on this side of the river it's my go to for lunch.

I was passing through in early July on a road trip and decided to stop at Newman's Grotto for lunch. I ordered the 3 pc cod fish and chips ($8). During COVID, they have a walk up window that you order at and will call your name when the food is ready. This seems like a pretty popular spot and there were several people already in line when I got there, so if you're in a hurry, I believe they also take phone orders. They were still pretty quick, however, maybe taking about 20 minutes. There are a couple of benches that you're able to eat at outside, but I decided to just take the meal back to the car. The Food I don't often get fish and chips because I can usually feel my arteries clogging halfway through the meal. That being said, Newman's hit the nail on the head with this one and I thought that the portion size was perfect. Not to mention, both items were fried to perfection and came out piping hot. Might've burned the roof of my mouth, but worth. The breading of the cod was perfect in thickness although the fish tasted a bit dry. Their delicious tartar sauce certainly made up for it though. The chips were chips, but good ones since they literally were pulled straight out of the fryer. They also receive brownie points from me for being incredibly affordable. I would recommend this place if you're looking for some good fish and chips that won't break the bank! read more

Newman's Grotto - 3 pc Cod Fish and Chips [$8] - Seafood Markets Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

I have owned two successful food service businesses. What I was served here and the actions of the employees was unacceptable. Two orders of halibut fish and chips. Overcooked and dry. An employee eating his lunch, wiping his face etc. in the middle of the food prep area. I informed the employee that if I caught one of my employees doing that, they would be terminated. We have eaten at Newman's on Willamette St. and purchased seafood products many times. I find it hard to believe that Newman's Grotto can be the same company. Also, I expected fresh halibut since it is in season, not a frozen product right from a box. read more

I'm obsessed with this place. GREAT prices, very fresh options, and nice outdoor seating area. Service was very quick and staff was friendly. The fish was amazing and very fresh, and the coconut shrimp was the best I've ever had. Would definitely recommend! read more

Newman's Grotto - Fish and Chips (3), Coconut Shrimp (2), and Cajun Fries - Seafood Markets Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Love this place! Always one of our first choices when ordering delivery. I'm fact, I want some tonight! Lol