Just go. And thank me later…read more Ps. Best espresso martini I've had in a very long time.

Small little place. Service was decent. Didn't have a reservation but was seated relatively quickly…read moredespite it being busy. A guy sitting at the bar was being overly animated while screaming at his date about how good his drink(s) were. Shrimp toast was excellent. Had something else with a pea purée kinda thing and that was also excellent. Main dish was a piece of sausage cut fancy with some fondant potatoes and peppers. Didn't wow me. Next time will stick with drinks and appetizers.

Tonight we had the best meal that we've had in Albany for a very long time. We went to Sweet Reds…read morebistro. Absolutely wonderful. The ambience was so beautiful, the waitress, Macy, was just a fantastic waitress. The drinks we had from the bar were the best drinks ever, we had the banana drink, and we had a peanut butter drink with the salt rim, and we had a old-fashioned. All of them were just incredible. We spoke to the owner, she is just a fantastic person. She runs her restaurant with such outstanding customer service. Just everything we had from the service to the food to the drinks was over the top. We will be going back soon.

Came in for drinks, service was sloowww. Waited forever for drinks and check but there was barely…read moreanyone inside and many staff. However food and drinks is good

Friendly environment, delicious food, fast service, cheap price, this place is fantastic.read more

A group post on Facebook about a breakfast special here that includes fluffy blueberry pancakes…read moredrew me to Florence on a rainy weekend morning. I followed another couple in and overheard another table expressing the regret that they had not spent more time so they could eat here again... not too bad for overheard customers reviews. The table behind me ordered a crab and crusted halibut with a side of linguine that you can order it with Alfredo, marinara, or sausage sauce. Next time. I was here for the breakfast special which includes fluffy pancakes, bacon and eggs and fresh fruit...but on another day I would need to try the brisket Benedict. Chef Mari, the Bulgarian name sake of the kitchen, smokes the brisket in house. Breakfast is served all day; they are only closed Wednesdays and Thursdays. I decided to order a virgin Loaded Bloody Mary (they also have a Bloody Maria which is tequila). Sarah the server was the bartender and knew what she was doing. Bloody Virgin Mary came with steaming hot shrimp and just made bacon. Holy mother of God. Spiced with solid, well-deserved tangy kick...to off set the heat. Absolutely beautiful. The pancakes were incredible and lavishly covered with a rich blueberry compote that was thankfully not too sweet. The bacon was thick but not too thick and just salty in just the best way. Very excited about coming back for the other dishes that I saw being served. That's a good sign. Then Mari came out from the kitchen to say hello to some of us. Wonderful.

Tastefully decorated restaurant. Cocktails & wine selection were very good. The much recognized…read morehummus & tortilla chips appetizer was good. Beet salad is even better. My entree was Oh My Cod ... the jalapeño corn chowder sauce and Israeli couscous were excellent complements to the fish. Large selection of desserts, many unique.

Not the first time here. It never disappoints. Super professional service and well made food in…read morejust right amounts. You don't feel stuffed but you feel full. You can hear each other across the table without a lot of background noise. Food was absolutely delish!

Good day Yelpies!! Imagine a place that not only makes…read moregreat food but will tantalize your taste buds. If you haven't experienced this before then this is a great place to start. Everything on our plates complemented the steak and fish. Both were cooked perfectly and literally melted in our mouths. I've been in the food industry for years and have found a place that really knows food and the process to make it an experience. I almost forget the server who took the time to help us with our food choices and drinks. Get in here my friends. You won't be disappointed Cheers The Dutchman

If I could give Craves more than five stars, I absolutely would. From the moment I stepped in, I…read morecould tell this place takes dessert seriously--and the marionberry cheesecake? A full-blown masterpiece. This isn't your average slice of cheesecake. What Craves serves is a velvety, rich, and luxuriously whipped creation perched atop pillowy-soft brioche toast that's lightly crisped to perfection. It's drizzled in a deep marionberry reduction that strikes the perfect balance between tart and sweet, and topped with plump, juicy blackberries that taste like they were picked fresh that morning. Add in the subtle crunch of a graham cracker crumble dusted over the whole plate, and you've got a dessert that's indulgent, elegant, and dangerously addictive. The texture contrast between the creamy cheesecake filling, the light toast, and the rich berry drizzle is unforgettable. It's like French toast met cheesecake, fell in love, and had a baby--with Oregon marionberries blessing the union. Whether you're a local or just passing through Corvallis, make Craves your dessert destination. I'll be coming back for another round (or three) of this marionberry magic. Bravo to the team--this place is a sweet tooth's dream!

Half the food was good, but the other half just lacked flavor and wasn't cooked properly…read more The wide noodles were so good! GF Kung pao chicken was super good! The yakisoba noodles were drenched in sauce and didn't taste right, little flavor other than just sauce overload. Also had a pasta dish with chicken that was overcooked and dry. So I'll probably go back for a couple things, but just a little disappointed in some of the food.

We've been going to Marco Polo for decades and tonight was the first time I've been disappointed…read morewith my food. Every dish on our table was lackluster compared to the consistent excellency that has been our experience there. We inquired about the change in the food and were told that their head cook has changed employment. The service was great, but I really hope that the kitchen team can rise to meet the previous delicious quality of cooking. It feels like the end of an era.

There are restaurants that seduce you with promise, and others that test your patience before…read morerevealing their intent. Lion & Owl, on this particular morning, proved to be both--a place of evident talent, yet uneven discipline, where flashes of brilliance are offset by lapses that no serious kitchen should permit. Let us begin with the triumph. The buckwheat pancakes arrive not merely as breakfast, but as a composition. A stack of admirable loft and structure--evidence of a properly developed batter, handled with restraint and precision. The crumb is airy yet resilient, each bite yielding gently before dissolving into a delicate nuttiness inherent to buckwheat. A caramelized banana sauce pools generously, glossy and fragrant, its sweetness tempered by the cultured tang of crème fraîche. Toasted coconut chips scatter across the top like crisp punctuation, lending both aroma and texture. This is cooking that understands balance--sweetness checked by acidity, softness lifted by crunch, comfort elevated by technique. It is, quite simply, a five out of five dish. The kitchen, here, remembers what it means to nourish and delight. And then--alas--we encounter its counterpoint. The mushroom brioche toast, in conception, should be a study in harmony: buttery bread, earthy fungi, silken eggs, fresh greens. Yet the execution falters at its very foundation. The brioche--so essential, so central--is pushed past the threshold of caramelization into bitterness. In a bread so rich with butter and sugar, precision is everything; overcook it, and the entire structure collapses under a shadow of char. The garnish, too, feels careless--large stems of greenery draped without intention, rather than composed with purpose. It is a dish that looks promising from a distance but betrays its flaws upon inspection. A two out of five--a failure not of imagination, but of discipline. The brie and truffle macaron arrives as an afterthought--set aside, unannounced, uncentered, as though it were a spare utensil rather than a composed pastry. Presentation matters. It signals care. Here, there is none. And the macaron itself? A confection that should whisper with delicacy instead resists with age. The shell is hardened, the interior overly chewy--signs of time having passed unkindly. The flavor is confused: a sweet, almost vanilla shell encasing a mild, savory filling of whipped brie and timid truffle. Neither side asserts itself; neither yields to the other. It is neither dessert nor savory course, but a muddled compromise. A two out of five, and left unfinished--a silent verdict more damning than words. The mimosa, I am told, is bright and pleasing, though presented without flourish--a small omission, but telling in a restaurant aspiring to polish. A four out of five, competent yet unadorned. The pour-over coffee reveals a lighter roast profile: bright acidity at the fore, a nutty mid-palate, a gently lingering finish. It is, as you observed, "hipster coffee"--intentionally expressive, though perhaps too acidic for a more classical palate. On flavor alone, a three out of five. Yet the experience is marred by a most unforgivable intrusion: a hair in the initial cup. Such a thing should never reach a guest. Ever. And beyond the plate--there is service. Dishes arriving out of sequence. Eggs meant for one guest appearing with another's delayed entrée. A table divided, one diner finished while the other waits. Explanations that do not align with reality. Items placed without acknowledgment or intention. These are not minor stumbles; they are fractures in the very architecture of hospitality. The Verdict Lion & Owl is a restaurant caught between what it is capable of and what it consistently delivers. There is real talent in this kitchen--evident in the pancakes, in the conceptual ambition of the menu, in flashes of thoughtful composition. But talent without rigor is unreliable. And hospitality without coordination is hollow. For every moment of genuine pleasure, there is another of carelessness--overcooked bread, stale pastry, inattentive plating, lapses in cleanliness, and disjointed service. In the end, one must judge the whole, not the highlights. Overall score: 2 out of 5. A restaurant with promise--undeniably--but one that must remember that excellence is not achieved in moments. It is achieved in consistency, in care, and in respect for the guest at every stage of the meal. Until then, Lion & Owl remains... a place that almost is.

Really great fresh food with some interesting combinations. We came here on a whim (no…read morereservations) while visiting my wife's niece at UofO at around noon on a Saturday. Busy but they had a table for us. Very nice decor, rotating menu. We had the buckwheat pancakes with caramelized bananas, dates, and pineapple syrup which was sweet but not overly so since the pancakes underneath were not touched by the syrup ended up being a really nice balance. Bacon was like a cross between pork belly and bacon (very thick) but really tasty. Breakfast Sando was good with in-house ground pork and a nice aioli. We also tried the savory macarons (Brie and truffle) which are delicious. Creamy and a tad sweet. Not too much truffle. Coffee was a bright tangy pour over-not my favorite type but some people really like that style. Oh, and we had a blood orange mimosa which was really good Overall an excellent experience! Definitely going to again when we are in town!

A few words…read more chicharrones (Fresh)(Hot)(Amazing) Friendly service. Tots are great too.

My friend and I went to The Houndstooth for drinks and dinner and had a fabulous time. We split the…read moredinner special which was a Hawaiian Plate for 19 dollars. It started out with a large salad of beets and cucumbers, carrots on mesclan mix. The salad alone was enough for 2 people to enjoy. The entree of babyback ribs over basmati rice and macaroni salad was amazing! OMG! We ate and ate and ate and had enough leftover to get a to go box. I highly recommend The Houndstooth and get the dinner special!!

My sister and I stopped here as I wanted to check it out while in town visiting. Chris at the…read moreregister was very helpful with specials, food and the beers and cider selections. Chris described everything in enough detail to make it all sound great. I ordered the hot chicken sandwich, which is servered open-face and a brew, my sister ordered the chicken sandwich and a guava cider. We were definitely happy we stopped here for a late lunch. Very chill atmosphere and staff. Will add this to my list of must visit the next time I'm in town!

1. Happy Hour Is not Advertised Accurately. Falling Sky claims their happy hour is the best in…read moreEugene. Their website says 2-5 pm at the top and does not specify the days this offered. Other websites incorrectly state the happy hour is offered everyday. This confusion is due to the absence of complete information at the top of their webpage on the happy hour offer. 2. They Don't answer phones. I tried to call Falling Sky to confirm that happy hour is offered. No one answered. When I arrived, staff said they had not charged their phone so it was not working. It appears that they intentionally didn't answer the phone so I could not confirm the accurate information.

Great experience and even better food. Tried it for brunch on Sunday April 12, 2026. Very cute…read moremixed use neighborhood setting. The staff were very attentive and the service was great. Definitely will return next time we are in Eugene!

Went in Noth Fork Tavern for dinner. The staff are friendly as well as professional and atmosphere…read moreis warming as well as cozy. Our server Zoey, was great and accommodating to our requests and conversation. I ordered the bacon Mac & cheese, very hearty and generous in size. Glad we made reservations for this place and will come back again.