WHAT?!?! THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST RESTAURANTS OF ALL TIME!!!! Oh my gosh, can't explain the insane flavor profile that comes with Yardy Rum Bar. This place is absolutely unbelievable. I heard good things and my expectations have been so far exceeded. This is the place to go in Eugene. There's no competition. I brought my husband and parents and we were shocked. Appetizer: Potato Salad, Pickled Veggies, Cornbread, Beet Salad Mains: Jerk Chicken, Fried Chicken, Lamb GET THEM ALL!!!! Trust me!!!! Oh my GOSH I can't wait to come back and bring everyone I know read more

Yardy Rum Bar - Soul Food Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Last few times I've come in - the service has been friendly. I love the bar area or outside - upstairs always feels stuffy. Lately - I've been loving the fried chicken sando but on plantain- to die for ! I love the beet salad so much. Topped with pina colada - yezz please. Don't forget the rum float ........ read more

Not so Yardy at all!! No flavor, no authenticity and overpriced for overcooked food. As a Jamaican myself this restaurant is straight up DISRESPECTFUL to our culture. read more

First of all the food is out of this world. Full stop, loved it. I had a jerked beet salad (really, do not raise an eyebrow at that!) and a curry duck breast and both were outstanding, and beautifully presented. The old house that Yardy sits in has a ton of character, and the inside is lively, warm, and welcoming. This is counter service which I'm fine with, and the woman who took my order was wonderful. read more

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Really really good, try the chicken which comes with delightful beans. Highly recommend. read more

Came here Saturday night. Had no wait around 7:45pm and we got sat immediately but that line definitely built up through the night and they don't take reservations. The outside patio had a jug you get your water from and a fan you'd see on your family's patio. QR code on the wall to order your food directly. The music was a vibe, i heard alot of Leon Thomas The outside area may not be the best for sound or the party next to ours just talks too loudly to have a convo. They were actually louder than the music. Not sure if this was them or the patio elements. They were actually louder than the music at times lol. The cornbread is a must with or without butter. The jerk chicken was good, sauce a little spicy for my taste but delicious overall. I'm sure no one else would call it spicy though lol. Wedges super fire might be the best I've had, crunchy, bigger than you'd expect under the chicken. They forgot my friend's doubles but brought them out soon after. She loves this spot and says that was rare Couldn't actually find a lightswitch in the bathroom I'm thinking this all plays into the vibe of the spot. The inside got overly packed where they said they may need to open the rooftop Just get use to the idea of no waiter coming up to u to ask if you're ready or how you're doing. They dropping off and going lol read more

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Made it onto the NYT top 50 restaurants in the US, hella hype, this place is great. Good but very soft music playing. Seating was cozy and lighting was sparse in a great way. The fried chicken and chicken sandwich were both insane. Opens at 5 and was packed by 5:30, who the hell is eating dinner at 5:30, that's how you know the place is good. read more

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This was absolutely delicious. We just had a family dinner from here and got fried chicken, jerk chicken, rice, beans, cabbage, corn bread, chutneys, sauces, etc. I can't stress enough how delicious and flavorful this meal was. Would recommend. read more

I was a little disappointed with the drinks and meal. It's probably not fair of me to compare it to what I had enjoyed in New Orleans. The service was very good and friendly. I don't know that I will come back. I was intrigued by all of the five star ratings I saw but in my opinion it was just ok. read more

Yardy Rum Bar - Dining patio - Soul Food Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

It's great to find something that is both different and terrific in Eugene. The old Vintage space is still cozy and inviting in its new iteration as Yardy. The ordering process is easy and convenient, the service is friendly and helpful and finally, the food! It's unique and oh so yummy. We loved that everything was meant to be shared so we got to try lots of different things. I went for the fried chicken and it did not disappoint, neither did anything else we ordered. Try the Pikliz, not as hot as people suggested, but spicy and delicious. The beans and rice were authentic, the "doubles" was so tasty. Give Yardy a try for a taste of the Caribbean, you won't be disappointed. read more

I don't understand why everyone raves about this place. Service is awful. You order at the checkout or use a QR code and then sit at your table waiting forever for some attention. We brought a bottle of wine, paid the corkage fee, and had to track someone down to come and open it and bring some glasses. I wasn't impressed with the jerked chicken, either. The lamb sausage was good, but that's the only good thing I can say about this place. Plus, as we were leaving, there was a guy at the door who UNLOCKED IT for us. Why was it locked in the first place? Makes absolutely no sense. read more

Loved vibe. The food was delicious and most of the cocktails were good. Weirdly, I had one piña colada that was great and one I asked them to blend some more it was so full of ice chunks. Needless to say that one was also watery. I'd definitely go again. read more

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What are great experience! I've been hearing good things about Yardy's for a while now and we finally made it in. So glad we did! Everyone was soooo nice! The place was very welcoming as well. There were a lot of tables for groups and the place was packed when we went. Drinks were solid. I had a Cuba Libre that took me back to the islands. Julie had a Mamajuana Old Fashion that she enjoyed as well. The big surprise for me was the number of gluten-free options on the menu. It was easy to find lots of great options! We had the Jerk Chicken Plate and the Fried Chicken as well as any third dish that was served on a plantain that I can't remember the name. All amazing with fantastic spicing. Dessert was a seasonal sorbet that was popping with berry flavors. Overall a huge win. We'll certainly be back! read more

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Loved the food - so flavorful and delicious. Interesting cocktails. We started with a plate of pickled vegetable, potato salad and smoked beets. Everything so tasty. For mains had the pork over beans and rice and a fried chicken sandwich. Both fantastic. I want to go back and try everything on the menu. Had to subtract a star for annoying restaurant set up- you start by ordering at the counter, which is a very slow process then you seat yourself. It took us maybe 15 to 20 minutes to get through the line even though the restaurant was empty with lots of open tables. Some people cheated and grabbed tables before they had ordered which I found frustrating. The water is self-serve. There is no waiter if you want to get more food you order with a QR code. To me it would make more sense to get rid of the ordering at the counter, just have a person seat you and then do 100% QR code ordering. read more

Yardy Rum Bar - Classic fried chicken sandwich - Soul Food Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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I do think this restaurant is somewhat overhyped. There was a line out the door at opening, and they don't announce to the line that you're able to sit down and order from a table, so we waited about 10 minutes just to turn around and find a spot to sit or be rushed to order at the counter. There are no servers and water is self serve. The food itself is alright, but I wouldn't say it's worth the price for the lack of service. I ordered the chicken and waffles and paid $4 extra for what was definitely a crappy freezer waffle. I wouldn't waste my money on that if I go again. The fried chicken is nice and crispy with a slight curry flavor, which our party enjoyed. read more

We just had dinner here tonight. It is Caribbean cuisine, so the spice combo is yummy! I had the Bajan Chicken sandwich, my wife had the Jerk Chicken. On the side we had the Puerto Rican rice and beans. The food was fantastic, not overly seasoned, but all had a bit of a spicy bite. The chicken sandwich is substantial in size. We also ordered the beet salad which was quite tasty! The setting is an old house built somewhere in the very early 1900's, and is very small, making the atmosphere very quaint. There is limited outdoor seating. Their hours are daily from 5-9PM. There was about a 30 min wait , and once you enter, you place your and pay for your order, then they tell you where to sit. All the wait staff were very friendly. I would definitely eat here again! read more

Updating my review as Yardy has since transformed into a full restaurant and bar! Yardy makes market-driven West Indian fare, meaning as a vegan you're going to enjoy the freshest local produce available. It also means the menu will slightly change seasonally, which is exciting. What started as a food truck has expanded into a full restaurant complete with a rum cocktail menu, indoor and outdoor seating. You order at the counter when you arrive, then seat yourself. Your food is brought to your table as it's ready, and most of the offerings are designed to be shared. As someone who enjoyed the doubles from their original food truck, that's what I had been craving most. However, I was thoroughly ready to try what else they had come up with! For small plates we ordered the jerk smoked beets which had so much flavor, and the doubles which comes with a chickpea curry over two pieces of fried flatbread topped with several tasty chutneys. For the main course we ordered the market curry plate which featured a variety of vegetables cooked to perfection on a bed of curry and aloo with a scoop of rice. Keep in mind there's some heat but not too much handle. Lastly, we tried a variety of cocktails. It does have rum bar in the name! I don't think you could go wrong but I loved the Fresa Coconut Cooler. Yardy is making something entirely different than what can be found anywhere else in town, and I love it. Plus, the building and the patio are so cute, you feel transported to another place. If you've been waiting to check it out, or haven't heard of it yet, get yourself there asap! read more

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This is a really cool little spot. It may be wise to look up the menu ahead of time, as they operate with an "order at the door" method, or using QR after you're seated. We sat in the very cute patio, which has the look and feel of a garden shed in the best way. This evening we had drinks and Carib donuts, which were all good and enjoyable. We'll definitely be back for a full meal experience and will likely choose the patio seating again, as the inside seating is limited and can feel a bit close. Having the patio option was great for folks who prefer it. read more

Wow! Everything was so flavorful and delicious. Food came out really quick and hot. I have never had anything like it before, I am so glad we got to try Yardy and can't wait to go back! Looking forward to eating my leftovers because the portions were huge! read more

Came back here to try their red beans and rice, and a few other goods as well! I loved the sorrel punch cocktail - it was not overly sweet and felt well balanced overall. A stand out was the smoked jerk beet salad - AMAZING! I didn't love the red beans and rice, but being Cajun, I do have some preconceptions about what red beans and rice is meant to be. It was more bland than their other dishes and didn't resemble what I'm used to - and that's okay. My husband loved it. Will be back! read more

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This place is real deal! We loved our meal at Yardy's!!! The process for ordering food is a little different than expected, but it works. You order at the counter to your right when you first walk in, then grab a seat in the dining room upstairs, downstairs, or outside and they bring the food to you. We tried the Jerk Chicken, Fried Chicken, and NW Snapper (aka Rockfish). Everything was phenomenal!!! The Jerk Chicken was super juicy/moist and delivered robust jerk flavors accompanied with a little bit of heat. The fried chicken was hot, crispy, moist, and delicious. Our friend ate the Rockfish so fast that I forgot to get tasting notes LOL! Each dish comes out as ready. All of the food came out super quick and piping hot! Atmosphere and vibes were super chill and casual. The background music played at the perfect volume level and totally fit the vibes. Staff was very nice. Owner was also super cool. Really down to earth. Yardy's has a very bright future and will be one of the most sought-after restaurants in Eugene. Definitely check it out! read more

Yardy Rum Bar - Menu - June 2024 - Soul Food Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Such a great spot. My son is a fan of the super savory chicken sandwich. It is crispy with a hint of curry. The buttery bun and fresh greens adds to the crunch that melts with each bite. Lovely cocktails and warm ambience makes it a great place for a date or a special occaision, but also so tasty you will want to come back all the time. I can't wait to come back and try new things! read more

I honestly don't know where to begin. This place truly is a diamond in the ruff. You'd never expect to come across carribean food in Eugene Orgen of all places, but amazing carribean food!? C'mon man. This food really did blow me away. The friend chicken was packed full of flavor. Juicy and moist on the inside, and perfectly crispy on the outside. That corn bread and butter was a trip to heaven with every bite. The red beans and rice tasted no different than how my Dominican friend's mom makes it. Coming across places like this is why I love being a foodie. The good here really is made with love. The service here was great. We were immediately greeted and had our order taken. You place your order, them sit down, then your food is brought to you. The people are really nice. We got to talk to the owners, and they are really great people. The ingredients are sustainability sourced, and a lot of thought and attention go into their product. The vibe here really is that of a carribean house/restaurant. I AM a carribean, and I felt like I was back home as a child, eating my mom's home cooked food. It's a feeling I can't describe. There is seating on the main floor as well as upstairs here. Make sure you get a seat before they all go because there was a little line forming as I left. The only critique I have would just be the portion of rice with the red beans and rice. Feel like a could be a bit more generous. Other than that, PLEASE COME HERE. read more

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Great food! Everything we had was delicious. A few of our favorites: Sowell Punch, Beet Salad, Doubles, and of course the cornbread & beans and rice. Service is fast but we never felt rushed. read more

It was approximately 6:37pm on a Sunday evening in May, seated in the corner of Yardy Rum Bar's outside patio, when my soul briefly left my body. It wasn't just one thing, but a convergence of factors, included but not limited to the following: the evening sunlight reflecting off the roof beams, the vibratons of well-curated 90s hip-hop and r&b (at just the right volume), the sweet heat of Nico's coconut-infused rum & ginger liquid concoction, the golden crispy-yet-fluffy magical bread dipped into the tart broth of the buljol (salt-cod) salad, the speckled stoneware that held these gorgeous, delicious items. It was all just too much sensory pleasure... I began to ascend. And then the jerk chicken arrived, looking like an exquisite piece of art. And I took a bite of the tender juicy meat with the jerk spice-infused skin and closed my eyes, and felt nothing but gratitude to all the wonderful folks involved with creating the experience. Oh man, I really needed this. read more

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Great restaurant! Reminds me of food in Jamaica. Some dishes are very spices, but excellent.

Loved everything except the ordering system. Only one person can take orders at a counter station and it takes a very long time when there are multiple groups waiting. read more

This is a late review about our February 6 dinner! Chef Isaiah and crews never not be impressive, and be creative. We had both his new dishes, the satisfaction for our taste buds, my goodness, on a rare exceptional warm dry February Friday evening, we walked away so satisfying from our wonderful dinner into the first Friday art walk downtown crowd. Not to mention our back by the window you watch one of your favorite chefs in Eugene busy cooking, you call out and tell him how you love the two new dishes, the grin of his face's precious. Highly recommended. read more

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Yardy Rum Bar is one of the most unique and exciting spots I've visited in Eugene. The food? Absolutely phenomenal. I ordered the Smokey Adobo Pork Shoulder--tender, flavorful, and beautifully plated. Every bite was warm, nostalgic, and rich with layered spices. The atmosphere is equally vibrant: colorful, fun, and full of energy. The space has personality--from the lively decor to the thoughtfully crafted cocktails. However, I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 due to the service model. You're asked to tip at the register before you've received any food or service, which felt a bit awkward--especially at a price point where full-service expectations naturally creep in. I also wish the flow of ordering and seating were clearer. It's a bit of a hybrid system--order at the counter or via QR code, seat yourself, then food comes out when ready--and while it works, it can feel a little disjointed when it's busy. That said, Yardy is doing something special. The food is soulful, the flavors are bold, and there's real heart behind every dish. Despite the minor service hiccups, I'll absolutely be back--and I'll be bringing friends. read more

I am in town for a job interview and this food is amazing! I am gluten free so it is great to find a place that has GF fried chicken and it is not even on a gross bun they put it between two fried plantains--SO GOOD! The drink I got was also amazing and so was the beet salad! Go to it! read more

Wow! Definitely ordered double of the doubles! The flavors are so insanely delicious! You'll have to try one of their rum cocktails as well..so Yum! read more

Huge congratulations on being named one of the 50 best restaurants in the nation by the New York Times! What a well-deserved honor. We were fortunate to dine with you a year ago and had planned to return soon. Now I'm sure it will be tough to get a spot, but we shall persevere. Your chicken changed my life!! I agree about the challenges of ordering. But what the heck- if that's what it takes to make it work efficiently, I'm on board. read more

The food was very tasty & plentiful (minus the rice & beans which were surprisingly bland). The 3 of us ordered a couple special fish sandwiches, fried chicken, cornbread & drinks. Service was the rub. It was a Friday evening so the line out the door wasn't a concern until we got to the front after 10+ minutes to learn we were waiting to just put our name on the list. Irritating but whatever. The check-in area also says to "order here" but the guy told us the QR code at the table was a better way to order. No, it wasn't better. We had questions no one was around to answer about the food. The folks expediting food & drink around did not ever pause. Good for Yardy's to be so busy. Saw the note that things come out as ready but my chicken arriving 15 minutes after everyone else was done is a disappointment. Good thing is the leftover chicken is terrific cold. The taking of names at the door needs vast improvement or at least someone working the door when there's a long line. read more

The first time we went about 3 weeks ago. We ordered jerk chicken and vegan market curry dishes. We were so impressed. So flavorful!! Yesterday, we went back with two others and ordered jerk chicken and duck confetti. The jerk chicken wasn't cook all the way (bloody) and the flavor wasn't with every bite and the duck was too salty. They recooked the jerk chicken but it took over 30min to get another one. read more

This restaurant/rum bar is totally fantastic. The absolute best sangria on planet Earth. The unique menu is to die for. Intimate, cozy and friendly we love this place. The curry and jerk dishes are great. The seafood too. And the best chicken and waffles. I personally love the pork shoulder. read more

Yardy Rum Bar - Fabulous! Pork shoulder at Yardy is divine! - Soul Food Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Been here twice now to give it a shot and I'm on the fence about going back. First time I came, the physical menu had stuff on it that wasn't on the online menu to actually be ordered. Most recently, the physical and online menus matched but they were out of stuff on a Friday night. The whole situation feels chaotic. The people working are very nice and food is fine but I'm just lukewarm on it, overall. read more

It had been over a year since our last visit and Yardy has only gotten better!! Everything was so delicious, we could not help but continue to rave to each other about the dishes we ordered. We each ordered beverages to help to cut the spice and were very happy with our choices. The jerk chicken and curry were perfectly spicy. The pickles also helped to cut the spice and were so yummy. The red beans and rice are another favorite. I wish the sold them in much larger quantities to go. I can't put the flavor into words and am always surprised that the flavor profile is so robust without the use of any meat products. The curried fried potatoes are so yummy served hot with ketchup. These came out first and we were so happy about it. Be prepared if you are spice sensitive as these dishes are not for those that like it mild. We dined upstairs this evening and enjoyed ordering by QR code so we could order at our pace and add additional items as needed. The other option is to order downstairs at the counter when you walk in the door. The staff was very friendly and accommodating when asked about ingredients due to an allergy. The decor in the restaurant and patio is fun and bright and the patio is heated and covered for dining during our Oregon weather. read more

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I want to drive my car into this place so that no one can eat it besides me. This was some of the best food I've eaten in months. We got the potato salad, double, beet salad, jerk chicken, and market veggie curry plate - everything AMAZING! read more

Yardy Rum Bar - Market Curry (vegan & seasonal) - Soul Food Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

This is a FANTASTIC, cozy bistro in Eugene. It was recently ranked among the top 50 restaurants in the US by the New York Times. Everything we tried was amazing-- crispy, chicken, the market fish, the best smoky beet salad I have ever had. Don't even get me started on the delicious cornbread and warm chocolate cake! With all that and multiple drinks the bill was so low we had to ask if it was correct. read more

Delightful dinner with friends: plates come out as they are ready so a bit random. We shared the fried chicken which had 3 good sized pieces of nice crisp succulent moist chicken. The jerk chicken was flavorful but at one piece it was definitely messier to share. The smoked jerky beet salad with hazelnuts was fantastic and I could eat the whole darn portion myself, but I was nice enough to split it among my friends. The pork in plantain "sandwich" was much bigger than anticipated and easy to share. That pork was super tender with excellent flavor. I am not a big fan of plantains and these were as expected, not my thing. But my friends enjoyed them while I sat blissfully eating more of the pork. We had some donuts for dessert with whipped cream and orange marmelade... call me a donut snob but this was probably just about a 5/10 rating for me, too dense of a dough IMO. I like oliebollen or beignets better than these donuts. The drinks were marvelous and I am not a fan of rum, or so I thought, until I tasted their concoction of a daiquiri. My friends had rum-grapefruit cocktail (can't remember the name now) and also enjoyed it. The setting is in an old 2 story house, and the scant tables are very close together. You order either at the table with a QR code on your phone, or you can ask for a paper menu and then order with the QR code on your phone or go to the downstairs hostess-stand and order there. That was different for sure but it worked for us. Enjoyable experience for sure. I was glad it was a weekday dinner so I could easily hear my tablemates. I am not sure how loud it can get when it is truly packed. read more