What a great bunch of people! I've been a fan of this place…read more(and the crew) for nearly a decade. They continue to 'up' their game. As brewpub offerings in the Whit have stumbled of late, Oakshire found a way to continue thriving, and the joint is jumping much of the time. Great food offering, too!

Good beer with a nice indoor tap room and a large outdoor tent covered patio area. I think they…read morehave a food truck when we visited. The location for Oakshire is pretty convenient since it's within walking distance of Hop Valley, and Ninkasi Brewing. Whenever I visit somewhere new it's always a plus when you can tour other local breweries within close proximity.

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.

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.

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.

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!!

You want to try the delicious slab of tender corned beef with seasoned mash potatoes and steamed…read morecabbage and carrots with toasted soda bread plated by Chef Kyle. Add a Guinness. With that meal you will experience actual satisfaction and contentment. That's the first thing I have to say in case you're reading for a recommendation of what to order. Even better if you have it late night after experiencing the best Handel's Messiah concert at the Hult in December. I had a small slider of corned beef along with his amazing fresh Kale salad garnish with shaved Parmesan, walnuts, added protein -- sausage. It came with a toasted slice of soda bread that was great. But the slider was how I realized the corned beef was PERFECTLY prepared. A taste was not enough; I decided to get the dinner plate version to take the next day up to Seattle with me. Fantastic staff included Barkeep Illyia, whose birthday it was. She kept up a steady stream of attentive care, skillful service, friendly banter with each of the clients that came in and said good by to them as they left. Hospitality was her middle name. Love that they have mugs for the regulars hanging from the ceilings, the bar space is great but so are the arm chairs and cushioned seats in the corners of the pub. I even ran into two other concertgoers who had also been so energized after the Messiah concert that they didn't want to go home. We spent a half hour at the bar unpacking the highs and best points of the performance by the Eugene Symphony Orchestra, and the symphony choir, and each of the soloists. We also unanimously agreed the tenor was fantastic, the baritone a paragon of artistic talent, the soprano sang incandescently, and that the final AMEN movement was soul healing and mind blowing simultaneously. Yeah. It was that good. This place was the right place to come to unpack it all over a Guinness and the best corned beef and cabbage in town. Love that it was open late enough to enjoy after the concert. Will be back.

You can go wrong at this little Irish pub. It's got dim lighting, two bars, great service and…read moreamazing food. I wanted to get some corned beef so I stopped in. It was thick slab corned beef, perfectly tender. I also got their pretzel with the beer cheese sauce. To be honest, the beer cheese wasn't my favorite...was a little gooopy and the texture wasn't great. But, the pretzel was fantastic. It has the salt, the chew, and it was a great size. I also got their colcannon. It was great! Creamy and delicious. I ordered their brown gravy too because I like gravy with my potatoes and it was hearty and a big side for the price. All in all, i definitely recommend the pint pot!

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.

Another nice meal from a franchise that is very consistent. We ordered the Combo #2 that includes…read morelots of shrimp & 1 lb of snow crab legs. Lunch is a good time to go cuz they have both lunch specials (for simpler meals if not craving a boil in a bag) & happy hour specials. Likely not as busy as weekend nights too. Can attest that ordering at the "dynamite" level of spiciness could be too hot for many diners. Food was delicious and the robot server is adorably polite. Only minor complaint were the portions of the corn, potatoes & sausage (basically a few slices of hot dog). Given the prices at this seafood restaurant, and the low cost of corn, potatoes & hot dog, why not increase the size of these items?! Star lost for portion size. Place isn't fancy but staff are friendly & prompt.

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!

Reuben doesn't miss. Good beer selection, chili, and nice bartender. Can think of at least a few…read moreworse ways to spend my time waiting on a delayed train.

My wife and I just enjoyed an amazing Thanksgiving dinner prepared by the great staff at…read moreForrester's. The dinner portions were very generous. The turkey was tender and moist. Potatoes and stuffing were tasty. Wife says the gravy was a little salty, but she ate it all . I bought two dinners, but we ended up with plenty of leftovers. The staff was very friendly with everyone, smiles and a nice Thanksgiving greeting. This is the first time that we enjoyed the Forrester's Thanksgiving dinner. My wife just had a total knee replacement so she didn't have much of an appetite. This was an exceptional dinner option. Thank you to the Forrester's staff for a very nice dinner and friendly service. Happy Thanksgiving !

Being disappointed by the lunch twice, we decided to try the breakfast to give them a fair chance…read more We shared a crab omelet, so we didn't order two thing we didn't care for- just in case. The omelet took 45 minutes to get to us, and the omelet and our hasbrowns were stone cold when they hit our table. We didn't say anything, because our server seemed great and overwhelmed. She seemed to be the only server for the whole bar area on a Sunday afternoon. This place is a glorified Denny's. If that's your jam, you should like it- but Applebee's is in the same parking lot and probably a lot cheaper with the same quality of fried Sysco products.