Marche is a pleasant restaurant in downtown Eugene. It was pretty quiet with a nice upscale…read moreatmosphere, but a little hard to find for us, as we don't live in Eugene. Service was very good, but a little on the slow side. It wasn't bad, though, as the vibe of the restaurant is relaxed. We both ordered the Smoked Pork Chop (sweet potato purée, huckleberry jus, roasted brussel sprouts, pecans & bacon). It was cooked nicely and was enjoyable to eat. I would have preferred more of the huckleberry jus and more brussel sprouts, but can't complain about the quality of the food. In short, it was delicious, but could have been even better with just a few enhancements. Price was reasonable when compared to comparable restaurants in Salem and Portland. I'll return again for a different dish.

Once again, magnificent. She: Steak frittes. Excellent cut and flavor. Me: 6 oz…read moretenderloin...flavorful and accompanied by seasonal vegetables. Desert was the peach upside down...also had a scoop of pistachio i.c. w/it (birthday) I want to say that there may be an erroneous thought that this is high priced establishment. Well, restaurants such as this are costlier but the proof is in the pudding...so to speak. Very nice ambiance..a bit subdued but it compliments the decor. Next time we're sitting at the counter to watch the chefs create. All-in-all a pleasant evening spent with my bride of 47 yrs.

It's been a while since I've dined at Rye. Had dinner there with four of my women friends. Between…read moreus all there were three rating the restaurant as a five and two rating it as a four. I had the Marry Me chicken meal, which had a delightful cream sauce with spinach, broccolini squash, and sun-dried tomatoes. The cream sauce was deliciously sweet and the chicken was as tender as I've had in almost forever. I also had a green salad with blue cheese dressing, which was very nice. A couple of my friends had cocktails and they thought they were very good. Other meals to my friends included the Poutine Fries; The breaded pork chop (schnitzel) and the shrimp pasta. One person had the hard cider and enjoyed that, and then of course, at the end of the meal, they have these delicious little chocolates two of us had them and one person had the chocolate pot re crème. All of us loved every bite. And they have done away with including the tip for the meal. Our server, Ross, managed five gabby women, each wanting a separate check, with aplomb, grace and kindness.

A cozy restaurant with an elegant bar. The food is locally sourced and deliciously and…read moreartistically prepared. This restaurant provides a good location for conversation. The service was courteous and friendly.

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!

If someone pays $135 and gets the date wrong there should be a heartfelt attempt to reschedule…read more This owner said heck no, in a not caring way. Offered me a tasting but no food. Stay away from this woman and her restaurant. So many ways to make this work.

Angus and the crew are so great. love going here. definitely worth a visit. the wine tasting is fun…read morebut they specialize in getting you the exact wine for your taste buds. They have wine prices from low to high. SO lots of selection to choose from

Great vibe with excellent service by Liz. A bottle of Fresne Ducret 1ier Cru Brut "Les Nouveaux…read moreExplorateurs," from Côte de Bar. 35% Pinot Noir, 40% Pinot Munier, 25% Chardonnay. $85. (Thank you, Mark, for the timely bubbly consult.) Grit Tots -- loved the texture and the pepper $8. Devil Eggs $4. Southern Greens with smoked bacon, bay leaves, in chicken broth with pepper vinegar for tangy kick $7. Great vibe.

This place is definitely a little hole in the wall, but don't let it fool you. Even though it's…read moretucked downtowns corner-- this spot has some hits. The fried chicken sliders were impeccable with an explosion of flavors and texture. The Feta dip is probably one of the best I've ever tried. You could tell this place used local, quality and organic ingredients . Antoine was great and brought high spirits. Definitely a little pricey and in the higher end of a cocktail lounge, but definitely worth the experience.

Sweetest lady making delicious crepes ! We loved the prosciutto spinach and chèvre wowzers ! Yum…read more &. Also the delicious maple bacon yummmmmmm. It's a food truck in prime location come get a crepe!

Delicious crepes! Savory, sweet, simple…read more It is a one-person food truck, so you have the usual advantages and disadvantages though I think Crepes! is worth it.

It's growing on me. I'll never go 5 stars due to the weird entrance and the parking situation, but…read morethe people have been way friendlier since my first experience here and the taplist might be the best in town outside of the beer club? The Hawaiian cart is pretty bomb.

A little bit different than what I've seen in the past. So what I've seen in several different…read morestates which I'm not the biggest fan of is a brewery that wants to get you drunk on their beer but doesn't wanna offer you anything to eat so they've made a deal with random food trucks that come by different days of the week. Now here at beer Garden, they do it a little different. I got a nice little set up of alcohol, beer and wine and from what I can tell, they have pretty much set food trucks in the back that are there for the long haul, no pun intended. As far as the food is concerned, you can order it right from your phone and they bring it right to your table and there's about a half dozen or so trucks to choose from with all kinds of different choices from Hawaiian to Thai to burgers and lots more. I opted for the clam chowder and the spicy fried rice which came from two different trucks and both of them were really good. As far as the alcohol is concerned, you wait in line for the beer and wine or cider in one area and cocktails is in another area. They have a spacious outside area also and on this particular night, they were doing trivia outside from when I was told not that we participated since we were visiting with friends and family. But the beer garden is a really great place. If you have a bunch of people that are undecided on what kind of food they want basically everybody can find something here. Cool atmosphere, good food and good drinks.

The service was great. Same young woman that has taken my order a few times. They were busy for a…read moreMonday but my order came out on time. It was well played and tasted great Same for my cookie and croissant (for tomorrow) I'll be back later this week

Three of us stopped in for a quick bite. I've always loved this market space, the vibe, offerings…read moreand staff are top notch. We had a turkey sandwich and three small side salads between us (beet, garbanzo and chicken salad) with a bag of chips. They had gorgeous and plentiful baked goods mid afternoon, coffee, canned ciders and beer, canned soda and three wines by the glass that I noticed plus two soups. Lots of gift-able items and vegetarian offerings, but vegan options were pretty limited. TBH it feels a bit overpriced for counter service, but location location location. Stay awhile and wander the other shops after stopping in to Provisions Market Hall! (Sorry, I was remiss in snapping any pictures this visit.)