Was driving through Eugene and my hotel receptionist recommended North Fork Tavern for a great…read moreburger and she nailed it. Sat at the bar and the service was fast and attentive. Not too noisy for a tavern, full selection of beer and wine. Burger came out just the way I like it, medium rare and the fries were nice and crisp. I will be stopping back here on my way back to CA.

We've been coming here for years, but our recent visits have been really disappointing due to major…read moremenu and quality changes. Last time we came for brunch, we noticed the eggs Benedict no longer has the amazing Parmesan-crusted potatoes. The hollandaise is still decent and the focaccia bread is great, but losing that crispy crust was a big bummer. Today's visit for our usual wings and nachos was even more frustrating. First, they no longer offer ground beef for the nachos. We were told we could substitute steak, but that literally doubles the price of the dish. We opted for chicken instead, which was a steep $7 extra for maybe two ounces of meat. When the nachos arrived, they looked like low-effort, homemade oven nachos with just melted cheddar on top. The whole thing was fused together into one giant sheet of chips; we had to break it apart and manually pile the toppings back onto the chips ourselves. It was really weird. The biggest letdown, though, was the wings. It used to be a solid order of six traditional flats and drums. Today, we paid $14 for just four pieces, and they weren't even wings--they were frenched chicken thighs. Subbing a completely different, lower-quality cut of meat without telling the customer is false advertising, and they turned out dry. Plus, the sauce has changed from a traditional Frank's-style buffalo to a harsh cayenne sauce. Between the wings and the nachos, today's total came out to $34--and $40 with a tip. Paying premium prices for dry thigh meat, overpriced add-ons, and a block of fused-together nachos makes it really hard to justify coming back. I'm not sure if North Fork got bought out or what, but I really don't see a point in returning.

Ive been in many times over the years and they are always fantastic. Today I had the back alley…read moreburger and it was fantastic. It has that hard to find burger crunch caused by the bacon and bun that just hits right in your bite. The beer is always on point. Service is always great and knowledgeable. TVs, fun pictures, music, outside seating, all add to a fun atmosphere. Walk away satisfied and with a bumper sticker for the beer fridge. I honestly need to come here more often.

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.

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 good selection of beers from hazy to brown to stout. Great pub food (that burger was first rate)!…read moreKnowledgeable and friendly staff! Clean restaurant with nice ambiance. What more can you ask for? We'll certainly be back!

Walked in and basically were ignored for 10 minutes before being sat. Waiter was extremely short…read morewith us and not nice. Ordered taster trays, a smash burger and birria nachos. Beer was ok.....food was pretty good. Sweet potato fries were overcooked. All in all, there are so many other breweries, I wouldn't waste your time here.

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

Rough around the edges this sports bar is definitely not for everyone.. little bit dirty a little…read morebut sketchy. We stopped by because of the Yelp reviews. The service at the bar was a bit rude and the food was mediocre. I asked for a Food suggestion the bartender said the wings were amazing nice and meaty. The wings were not amazing they were skinny little baby wings. They had a handful of sauces you could choose. We tried a BBQ sauce and a really hot habanero sauce. The sauces were also mediocre nothing fantastic or memorable. I didn't even take photos zi just want to forget about it.

Always fun and we were there last Friday - I'm sure it's filling up right now for the Scotland game…read more(World Cup) - gooooooooooo Scotland!!!!! (To the very braw man who asked about our Guinness, sure wish I'd have asked you to join us) Slainte!!

A comfortable pub with agreeable patrons. If I lived in Eugene this would be one of my spots…read more Excellent whiskey selection. Finally was able to try Writer's Tears. If You need a Smithwick's and a chaser; this is your place.

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!

This was our first time dining at Bag O Crab in Eugene. We have been to the restaurant in other…read morestates before. Although the layouts are different but the service and foods are consistent. This time I decided to order the atomic sauce in dynamite spice level. It was too spicy for my husband. I think I can definitely go even one level higher. We ordered combo #2 with shrimp heads on this time. Everything tasted great. I wish there was an option of substitution. I would rather get more corns than sausages. The sausage was really hot dogs. The potato sizes are uneven. One of the potatoes was so tiny. Potatoes and sausages are cheap. I wish they would serve more in the bag.

Strictly based off food, this bar is really a standout for what they offer! The little platter…read morething was craaaaazy and everything was bussss. Interesting vibe there but it's a downtown bar so like, what do you expect.

I've been here a few times now and it continues to improve with each visit! The bartenders are…read morealways easygoing! This Western Bacon BBQ burger hit the spot after a long day of trail running. Overall it's a great place to enjoy a beer outside on a summer evening!