OMG...the food is totally delicious...the food truck on Main Street in Springfield is the best…read moreplace for lunch or dinner or both...I will refer people there just to try it out...great service also...

Visiting with the family from the San Francisco Bay Area and this is the first stop in Eugene…read more Fairly standard fish market/restaurant look. Employees were working hard preparing the fish and food. The menu is actually pretty extensive, and it was starting to get busy as we arrived right before lunch. We all decided to get the fish tacos and clam chowder. The chowder was thick and satisfying, though not the best I've ever had. The halibut tacos were great though, had a nice garlicy sauce on them and some fresh slaw/veg. I liked the bar that had dispensers for different sauces, what a great idea. The employees were pleasant and helpful. I would definitely come back to try something different. The halibut fish & chips sounded/looked good as well.

Wouldn't have stopped by if it weren't for the very direct title of the restaurant lol, glad I did…read moretho. Got the happy hour combo 2, tasted delicious and perfect amount of food for one person. Our waiter, Paris, was a breath of fresh air from many past waiters and checked on how we were doing regularly. Tasted great and will return!

The quality of this place has gone down since the last time I came in. I originally loved their…read moresauce but they no longer make it good. It's just a thick goopy red paste with no flavor, no garlic, no oil. The crab was hollow with thin chewy meat stuck to its shells, tons of tiny crawfish with practically no meat. Disappointing.

We noticed carrot cake on the Cioppino House menu; we immediately scrapped our other dinner ideas…read morelol and fortuitously grabbed the last reservation spot for the evening. We'll come back to the carrot cake in a minute. We were in for a culinary delight and hopefully so will you. We ordered an antipasto appetizer that had a variety of tasty morsels with a loving presentation-heart carafes held both olives, mozzarella spheres. Next served was a warm artisan loaf that was accompanied by a garlic, olive oil, and roasted red pepper infused dipping sauce. Yum! We shared a goat cheese, ginger coated spinach beet salad, both healthy and delicious. Our entrees were timed perfectly as our server took such excellent care of us, paired with the charming ambience and local art-our date night was transported beyond the confines of a Dari mart parking lot. The scallops were plated similar to a five star restaurant and with the flavors to match. The namesake dish had a unique mild, spicy Italian sauce twist that had us wishing for another loaf to sop it up; a spoon sufficed. Back to the carrot cake-made in house by the owner-a double decker delight with a macron frosting-best carrot cake I've ever had and let me remind you how we chose this restaurant. I've been around the block with multiple carrot cakes. To add to our seemingly never ending meal, we would have preferred they lock us in and eat for a living there, we ordered the dark chocolate mousse. Our camera did not stand a chance in capturing the dessert in all its splendor...we included a photo of the empty results. Finally, for the excellent service, amazing food, warm ambience and creative cooking...we thought when the bill came that we'd be living on spaghetti a sauce for the next month. However, we stared dumbfounded at the bill-surely the sever forgot to input something...she did apologize that she forgot to add the two $10 desserts. I've included a picture of the bill, Nowadays, that total gets me some drinks and a couple appetizers. I will be driving the nearly three hours to dine again, even if I forced to get takeout. This place is special! And would worthy of your special events too. Mangia! Oh...one more thing, the amazingly fragrant aroma of yumminess as I opened the door to enter and as I sat down at our table was pleasantly unforgettable. I hope to see you there! Enjoy.

I was not prepared to eat soup with my hands…read more.. Good food, okay service. We waited a full hour after we sat for our food which is the reason for 3 stars. It was a full house by the end but there were only a couple tables ahead of us. The waitress checked in on us very rarely, but it was a full house and she was the lone waitress. Not sure if she was good and busy or inexperienced and not so busy. I got the cioppino expecting a seafood soup. They brought me stuff as if it were a crab boil. And there was crab. It reminds me of those places where they put sliders on bloody marries. It's a lot. I leave it to you if that's a good or bad thing. But if you get it prepare to eat with your hands.

Great casual seafood eatery in Eugene. Inside seating is…read morelimited but it was such a nice day and we enjoyed our lunch outside. The guy who took our order was friendly, answered all our questions and helped us. Eveything on the menu was enticing but I tried scallops. I think their prices are fair. I am happy with the amount of scallop they served, and they were all delicious. Food was ready in less than 10 minutes.

I recently got a takeout bowl with salmon, rice, pickles and greens, and it was hands down the best…read moresalmon dish I've ever had in the US. The salmon was freshly cooked and perfectly warm, and beautifully seasoned. Even the packaging was sleek and elegant! People were always very happy and nice too.

We wanted lunch with a view... And we got it! This restaurant sits right along the Willamette River…read moreand has beautiful scenery of the river and trees. Very relaxing and a perfect spot for our family lunch. *We could do without all the aggressive bees, but that couldn't be helped. However, I'd sit inside if you're allergic because they do sit on your food and aren't afraid to take a nap on your arm or shoulder. My daughter ordered the cubano sandwich and she liked it, but it was a bit dry. My hubby had the smashburger, it was a little on the small side. I ordered the fish and chips, which was just ok, and I shared some with my hubby since I wasn't that hungry. It didn't look like the picture, but it was fine. Overall, I wouldn't come here expecting amazing food. I would come here for the amazing views, great atmosphere, and the friendly staff.

This place has a such a lovely ambiance! It's so elegant, but cozy! We got a patio table and had a…read moregreat view of the lake and sunset. We ordered the meat and cheese board, and it was delicious and not too filling. Which was great, so I can enjoy my delicious entre. My husband ordered the half chicken plate, which was amazingly cooked and the Brussel sprouts were yummy! I ordered the salmon plate with carrots. The salmon was so soft and yummy! Our waitress, Aspen, was very warm and friendly. Overall, great experience!

We wanted some seafood while we were in Eugene but the options for lunch are limited. We haven't…read morebeen 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.

Great spot- mostly for take out they have limited indoor seating. Nice covered outdoor seating…read morearea 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.

We had a really lovely time celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary here! The servers were kind,…read morethe atmosphere was nice, and the food was amazing. We really appreciated the little things they did to help us celebrate- a little card on the table, a small complimentary glass of prosecco to toast, and a complimentary dessert. They really helped it feel like a special night! We tried the spicy shrimp as an appetizer and both really liked it. Husband had a ribeye and I had the salmon. It was possibly the best cooked salmon I have ever had. And we each got two sides, though the sides seemed generous and one would've been plenty for each. We ended up taking home leftovers of just sides. I think it was the most expensive meal out my husband and I have ever had but we felt it was worth it for the special occasion. I would return here for another special celebration in the future.

We had dinner here tonight for our wedding anniversary. We got seated promptly, had a nice card on…read moreour table wishing us happy anniversary, we then had a large assortment of bread placed at our table, along with water. However, It took quite a while for our assigned wait person to get to our table, which she explained she had a large assignment. We then ordered our cocktails, which took 15-20 minutes to be delivered. It then took another 15 minutes for our wait person to come and take our food order. My wife ordered the French Onion soup and the pork chop, I ordered the spicy shrimp and the Kennedy Steak. Both of the main dishes tasted fantastic, and were filling! Hint, don't eat too much of the bread at the beginning . Overall the ambiance of the place was nice but a bit pretentious. Our wait person although sweet, and friendly was overwhelmed with her assignment. All told we didn't get our order taken for about 35-40 mins after being seated Given that, we were there for 2 1/2 hours as a result. The wait time we encountered and the steak prices are reasons I rate this place less than 5 stars, in addition to it being a bit pricey.

Came for dinner at 5p on a Friday without reservation and were seated right away downstairs at the…read morechef's bar area. The environment is lively, mostly because Taro is personable and we were able to see him create beautiful sushi dishes live while hearing him engage with the customers seated around him. It was actually really fun listening to his stories, and seeing how he is passionate about the food he makes. He was excited about the uni and was talking about how the fish he orders is from Spain and how he really wanted to order another great cut of fish. The food was delicious, even down to the house sodas they have. We ordered the summer margarita with fresh berries, lime soda, cold beet appetizer, veggie donburi, chef's choice spicy trio hand rolls, chocolate mochi blackberry cake - and at the end Taro gave us 2 nigiri on the house. The house lime soda - usually soda is nothing to blink an eye at, but the lime flavor was fresh and just the right amount of sweetness. We were surprised by how good it was. The summer margarita was a delight, the alcohol and fresh summer flavors balanced perfectly so that neither overpowered the other. The beet appetizer was fun to try. Beets can sometimes be too earthy/muddy in flavor, but the nutty dressing paired with the salty, crunchy puffed chip paired well with the soft bites of beet. The veggie donburi bowl was much bigger than expected, and everything on it was good. The tempura tofu was well executed - silken tofu encased in a thin/crispy layer that tasted light and not greasy. The overall flavor of the bowl is akin to teriyaki, but less sweet and more of a deep umami and more smoky flavor. The handrolls had a good amount of fish to rice/topping ratio. The wasabi actually has some real wasabi in it, and the pickled ginger and soy sauce made every bite flavorful. Very filling. The fish were all fresh and tasted great. My partner who almost never eats meat couldn't resist and ate a piece of nigiri and loved it. The mochi chocolate cake was very unique and definitely worth trying. I find most chocolate cake too sweet with a generic cocoa powder flavor and too heavy. The texture of the cake is not too dense, but has a nice mochi bite to it while tasting a deep cacao flavor without it feeling too heavy. The sweet/richness is just right paired with bites of fresh blackberries. Honestly, may be the best dessert I've eaten so far this year. The interior is well decorated and pays homage to Akira the anime. The hostess who greeted us seemed stressed and it definitely showed on her face the whole night. But, our server was kind and attentive. Despite the handrolls taking ~20 mins to show up, the food was delicious and worth the wait. There is so much more to try on the menu. Will gladly come back and support Taro and crew!

Taro was on it last night…read more He was jumping around smiling, laughing with customers and connecting with friends. We sat at the sushi bar for omakase - chef's choice. Each dish was fantastic. Each little plate was constructed by him with its own touches. He put real care into everything that went out. And it kept coming out and then something else delicious and something else. We had to finally tell them when we were done. Then they gave us some ribs to take home. It was also delicious. Cost is $150 pp. If you can, do

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!

I go to Nosh everytime I go to BeerGarden! The fried fish is always perfect and definetly my…read morefavorite in the area. The Nachos and Smoked Salmon dip are also a must! I also appreciate the use of key limes for a balanced flavor. Definetly try Nosh if you go to BeerGarden!

The Nosh Shop is one of the food trucks that are connected to the beer garden. I ordered a clam…read morechowder from them that came with a roll and it was really good clam chowder. It's not much else I can tell you about them, but if you're a chowdah a lover and give them a try.