We ate our commencement celebratory dinner at Gordon Tavern. The place was packed and the service…read morewas a little hiccupy, but I imagine it was not a typical day for them. We ordered their house hefeweizen and I thought it was good. Daughter had a cider and appreciated it. Food ordered were two pork chop plates and a salmon. These were beautifully presented and tasty. The pork chop was a little tough for my taste, but honestly all pork seems to be that way because of the changes in hog care/feed. I think the restaurant is very pretty, but all the surfaces are hard. Consequently, it is very loud. I would return here and try appetizers, which looked great!

I was happy with our visit here. We celebrated my sister's birthday here; though it wasn't her…read morefirst choice, she'd been here before and was glad to have the chance to visit again. They were able to seat our party of of nine, including toddler, fairly easily though we did need to call because nine is 'overbooked'. Thanks for getting us in, Gordon! The menu is not extensive but everyone found something that suited them well. I picked the burger, and it was excellent. Kudos to the chef for getting it fully well done; oftentimes I order a burger this way and it comes out with some pink on it. The bacon was also cooked through, another item that usually comes half cooked or less. It was accompanied with fries and I was really pleased with my choice. Some of the others got the short rib, salmon, and steak and everyone was happy with the meal. I decided to get an alcoholic beverage and was torn between the Starry Night and the Oregon Mule. I don't usually like a mule, but this one had marionberry vodka and I'm a sucker for just about anything with marionberry flavor so I went for it. I was surprised how much I liked this drink, because ginger beer usually is far too overpowering and here it was well balanced with the rest of the drink. I would order this again, and probably liked it better than the bit of the Starry Night I tasted from my sister. They also have seasonal drinks and lots of beers and wines to choose from. It's in the Gordon Hotel, so it's hard to miss (except I did, because for some reason I didn't make the connection that the Gordon Tavern was of course the restaurant at the Gordon Hotel). There's parking across the street that I believe is free for up to three hours.

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.

This was hands down one of the best dining experiences I've had--period…read more We went to Dueling Spoons for my birthday, and from start to finish everything was spot on. The food was incredible--like the kind where you take a bite and just stop for a second because it's that good. You can tell there's real skill and intention behind every dish. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and comfortable without feeling overdone or pretentious. It felt like the kind of place you actually want to sit, relax, and actually enjoy your time. Chef Billy was a highlight--super personable, easy to talk to, and clearly passionate about what he does. That personal touch made the whole experience even better. And honestly, this place set the bar so high that when we went to another restaurant the following week and paid more for our meal, it didn't even come close. We literally left wishing we had just gone back here instead. That says everything. If you're considering trying Dueling Spoons--do it. This place is something special, and I'll absolutely be back.

We have the equivalent of a high rated Michein Star restaurant/ market, near Eugene: Dueling…read moreSpoons, out in Fall Creek They only do 40 dinner services per night. And you only get to do it by sort of an invitation. You request nice, and maybe they will have you as their guest. Some say its an anti-restaurant. I would agree. But they do have to limit it to 40 people, parking is an issue. Yet the family are not your servants for this meal. You are Their Guests. And this flips the old dynamic. I had steaks the first few times, which were cooked to perfection, this time I tried the fish pot pie. OH GOD! was it good. Wife had the Shrimp Wellington,... looked at me after first bite and said, "This is Fantastic." And we have traveled the world. Eaten all over the world, and this little local place, exceeds most other places.

The fettuccine is always on point. Along with the meatballs, the rolls and a Sprite. Yum yum for my…read moretum tum.

Some places try to impress you. Mozzi's doesn't have to it already did, decades ago…read more This spot has been holding it down in Eugene since the 1970s, and walking in feels like stepping into a time capsule that actually works. Not outdated it's dialed. No gimmicks, no nonsense just consistency that hits every single time. Now let me get this straight the calzones here? Hands down, some of the best I've ever had. Packed right, cooked right, everything balanced the way it should be. This isn't some rushed, thrown-together side item this is the kind of dish that makes you stop mid-bite and go, "Yeah... this is why this place is still around." I'll be honest, I read a few reviews beforehand and thought, "Did something change?" Nope. Walked in and it was exactly what I hoped for. Same classic feel, same solid food, same dependable experience. That's the beauty of Mozzi's it doesn't chase trends, it outlasts them. Value? Strong. Ambiance? Classic, comfortable, no-frills in the best way. Service? Locked in. Friendly, efficient, and they know what they're doing. This is the kind of place families grow up on. Team dinners, birthdays, random weeknights that turn into memories it's all baked into the walls. You don't stay in business this long without doing something very right. So let me make this real simple: If you're looking for an Italian restaurant in Eugene this is the place. Don't overthink it. Just go.

This fucking place is the best goddamned restaurant in the entire pacific northwest, & if you eat…read morehere & don't 100% agree, you should go pound sand, you obviously have a defective tongue.

My husband and I LOVE this place! We are visiting from Southern California and wanted to try a cozy…read morelocal restaurant. The vibes of the restaurant are amazing! It has soft lighting, which definitely give it a cozy feeling. The food was AMAZING! I ordered a Brie burger and my husband ordered the chicken thighs which he says, "these were some of the best chicken thighs I've ever had".

This was our second time at The Paddock and it did not disappoint. Service was spectacular, the…read morecocktails were unique and very tasty, and our food was outstanding. We started with the poutine and were blown away with the smoky flavor of the potatoes combined with the creamy gravy and cheese curds. My husband had the BLT and I had the chicken cutlet and both of us were very happy with our orders.

Been multiple times now. Super consistent, great service. Go early it's wide open! Nothing is bad,…read moreeverything is good even great. And yes your favorite thing will be the Beef Fat Fries. It's hard to put words into what they are like, but easily the most amazing fries.

We are on a road trip and the Food and Beverage Manager was working the food lounge made us the…read morebest coffee drink. She made a triple mocha with caramel and whip cream. So when you stay ask for the Jennifer special. Amazing. Not too sweet and high octane for the next stop on the trip. Thanks Jennifer!

I wasn't sure if Cork & Kale was a "real" restaurant, or just one for hotel guests. Turns out it…read moreis more of a hotel restaurant, as evidenced by the atypical seating arrangements, limited menu options, and the "traveler-adjusted" prices. I don't think they are expecting people not staying at the hotel to eat here. That being said, the food and overall experience was solid. I'd definitely recommend the place to those staying in the hotel. At 7pm on a Saturday, we were the only ones there, besides a couple people at the bar. This is probably due to the hotel being new and not very busy. Kicked off with a chips & guac ($10) that was really good and nicely presented, served with blue corn chips. I enjoyed the shrimp tacos ($13) which had a decent bit of heat. The shells was some crunchy-soft hybrid, strange but not bad. There was a bit too much sauce which dribbled out when taking a bite, but overall it was a nice satisfying meal. The cobb salad ($15) was also well put-together and a good amount of food. The breakfast options looked pretty good..quinoa & spinash breakfast hash ($9), egg white/avocado wrap w/ fresh mozzerella cheese, cilantro slaw & chile verde ($12), could be worth stopping in if you're in the area and looking to avoid crowds...

Note to self and visitors. The parking lot right by the restaurant was almost $5 AN HOUR!!!! Yes,…read more$5 per hour. Unless you are OK in paying an arm and a leg, go for it. I should have looked for street parking. I went on Saturday at 6pm, maybe that's why it was crazy expensive. Gosh, this price was more expensive than parking in Los Angeles. The restaurant was very cute, service was great. Food was very good. However, my lasagna was 1.5" x 4". I guess I got the mini/kids size lasagna. My son got the pepperoni pizza and he liked it. Pizza is pizza, it was good. his roommate got the chicken fettuccine. His portion was very generous and he loved it. We all enjoyed it and I would definitely go here again but not park in their parking lot.

Ambrosia is a cute restaurant right in the center of downtown. I was meeting a friend for dinner…read moreand since I got there a little early I headed to the bar for a drink while I waited. The bartender was very nice and I ordered a scotch. The pour was generous and the price was as expected. Once my friend arrived we were shown our table, given our menus and told the specials. So far it was a nice experience. We settled on our choices and waited for our server to return. It took longer that I would have hoped and the restaurant was not very busy. I ordered the Pasta al Limone, my friend ordered the Butternut Squash and Gorgonzola Ravioli. We were then told they were out of the Ravioli. Would have loved to have known that at the beginning. After a few awkward moments to come up with a second try the Fennel and Sausage Rigatoni was the choice. The food was fine but nothing special. My sauce was thick and not expressing any lemon flavor. The pasta was fine but again nothing to write home about. The same with the rigatoni, all of it was fine but I can get fine at a lot of places. Overall, the ambiance was nice, the service was okay and the food was not completely disappointing. That is about it. I would go back if someone invited me but I will not have this on my list of places to revisit any time soon.