There are moments in a critic's life when hope must give way to harsh truth. Tonight, at McMenamins North Bank, that moment arrived with my first bite. The Mushroom Grilled Cheese promised rustic comfort; instead, it offered a lukewarm betrayal. The bread, though toasted, bore only a faint crust of butter--more suggestion than indulgence--and the cheese within remained stubbornly unmelted, clinging to its shape like a memory of better times. The cremini mushrooms, meant to be the sandwich's earthy heart, were undercooked and pallid, their flavor lost between two timid slices of bread. To add insult to injury, an unwelcome strand of hair lay curled against the grain--an unappetizing souvenir of carelessness. Accompanying the sandwich were fries that might once have been crisp, now languishing cold and limp on the plate. They arrived as though they had endured a long, lonely wait under a heat lamp that had long since gone on break. Cocktails, too, betrayed their promise. The martini--ordered "shaken hard, extra dirty, with an ounce of olive brine"--arrived in a glass that had merely been nudged, its clarity unblemished by brine, its warmth unmarked by vigor. The whiskey sour, burdened by a charge for egg white, offered only a token whisper of foam atop a sour spirit, as if the egg itself had forgotten its role. Outside, the setting by the river might have lent enchantment, if only the patio had been equipped for human comfort. No heaters, no flicker of candles--only mosquitoes, industrious and insistent, reminding one that nature need not be tamed to be hostile. In the end, McMenamins North Bank serves a masterclass in unfulfilled potential. Here was a meal that arrived with ambition but collapsed under its own neglect. Such an evening earns no more than a single star--and little else. read more

Location is great being on the river. Cute kitschy decor inside. Service is slow though. We almost left but then a server appeared after we had sat for 15 min. Food was just ok and very basic. Not hot either. Ny Strip was small, overcooked and on top of plain not great fries which were soggy as a result. Salmon was overcooked and dry too. Wouldn't go back read more

Fabulous location beside the river ... sitting on the patio is a must. Friendly service. Wide selection of beverages. Our food was good. If you want a relaxed riverside dining experience, this is it! read more

Service was great. Cant beat the view as it is beautiful. I ordered the ahi tuna app but they need to slice it thinner so it melts in your mouth. We also had the pork egg rolls but beware of mustard sauce as it is hot and Hawaiian bowl w chicken which was flavorful but needed salt. Great place read more

The food was terrible. Frozen fish and fries. Dumped on a plate. Two small unidentifiable lumps of deep fried mush and a gigatintic pile of cold fries. Lemon squeezed into water with no sugar touted as lemonade, and teaspoon of coleslaw for 24 dollars. Such a shame for a beautiful location. read more

Well, hadn't been here since before covid, it was a place we loved to take out of town visitors. It's got a beautiful outside seating next to the Willamette river and the inside is very eclectic, funky and fun. Todays visit was very disappointing as far as the food quality, a shock to say the least. The alleged hand battered fish was overcooked and looked like hand pulled from the freezer, chips (french-fries on both orders) were heat lamp warm. My burger was cooked ok but the toppings (onion/peppers/schrooms) were very sparse, the bun was dry (like out of the package for a while type dry) Service was just ok, was the start of the dinner crush. Well this was a letdown but we will try again (not soon though). read more

The vibe is great, so is the location. The drinks are strong. But, the food is simply awful and way overpriced. Service is friendly, but not attentive. We've given them a few tries. We'll return for drinks at the bar. But, no more meals-we've wasted enough money on bad food. read more

It was a beautiful day today so we decided we had to get dinner outside--what better place than McMenamins North Bank? This is by far my favorite Eugene McMenamins location based purely on its proximity to the river. Of course, there was a 45 minute wait for the patio because everyone else had the same idea, but it was worth it to sit outside and enjoy the view. I ordered the cider flight (the seasonal flavor right now is a blood orange ginger cider) and the two piece fish and chips. Fish pieces were a bit small for the $18.50 price tag, but they were really good and cooked perfectly. My fiancé ordered a beer and the Captain Neon burger. He said he expected a stronger bleu cheese flavor but that the burger was delicious nonetheless. We also split the Phil's Salted Caramel Tart which was okay. It was really hard and not necessarily what I expected, but the homemade whipped cream saved the day! We enjoy McMenamins in general and love that each location is a bit different from the others. It makes them feel like less of a chain since you can expect different things from each. I'm sure we'll be back here as the weather gets warmer this summer! read more

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Service is great, and so is ambiance, but the prices are ridiculously high. I used to go for the Happy Hour burger special with a delicious burger with fries or tots was "just" $13, but now they've eliminated that deal and all you can get is a glorified McDonald's style burger, nor fries or tots for $10. So disappointed! read more

Pleasant afternoon lunch on the patio. Good food pleasant and helpful staff. Worth the stop in Eugene

We love going to McMenamins for the atmosphere, great beer, and good food! This McMenamins had a beautiful view of the river! If I had know about the view and beautiful river, we would have sat outside. Food was great, service was okay (it was prom night, oops!), but that view. 100% would come back here on a sunny summer day just for the beautiful view! read more

McMenamins North Bank - Spaghetti and fish and chips (sub salad). - Pubs Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Had a lovely dinner on the patio. Attentive staff and perfect view of the river. Will definitely return.

I couldn't decide between 2 or 3 stars so I decided to be generous and give them one more than I feel they deserve. The only reason to eat here is for the river views. The food was mediocre and very over priced. Our service was not good, after our order was dropped off there was so sign from our server again. We had to wait an awkward amount of time before finally asking for the check. I would not recommend or visit here again. read more

Stopped in here while our boys were meeting with coaches at UO. Placed an order for drinksuffering bastard and the berries and cream. We also ordered the pot still brandy NY steak and the ale battered fish and chips. Food was timely and it was good!! We will surely come Back if we are in the area. read more

What a pleasant find! We biked past here and it smelled so good we came back later for lunch. Right on the river it was a perfect day to sit on the patio. Loved the cider and beer flights plus a nice selection of appetizers that made a good shared meal. The standout in my cider flight was the lavender cider. Heady aroma and taste. In hubby's beer flight, the spicy sour was great. We'll be back next visit to this cute town. read more

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We had the fish and chips which weren't cooked that well. The breading was doughy on the inside. We wouldn't get fish and chips again. That said, everyone else's food looked and seemed to be done well. Great location. We sat outside next to the river and enjoyed it. read more

Food and ambiance by the river was great!!! Service was meh. The lady let me taste the bottle of wine and then walked away without serving a glass. Oh well. We are here for the river! read more

Had a blast here during my visit to Eugene: The food was great - I loved the outdoor seating and the place was kid friendly. Wait staff went out of their way to make sure my kids were having fun. I wish these restaurants were done in So Cal for sure read more

McMenamins North Bank - Pubs Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

The food was amazing. I got the Jr's deluxe and it was so good. For my side I got the tater tots and they were hot and fresh. Nice and welcoming here! The workers are so kind and the lady with beautiful tattoos was so kind to my family and helpful since we didn't know what to get. 10/10 food! read more

Hot turkey sandwich and Aztec salad with chicken, outside table with a view of the river. Excellent service, high quality tasty lunch. There's a pathway running along the river you can stroll afterwards. read more

Service was very great&' food was pretty good. I had the Hummus platter as an appetizer in which i found better than my main entree the High Pasta. Contained grilled chicken , Tomatoes, Spinach, Hazelnut and brown butter. The nightly view was what made my evening enjoyable! read more

Great food, service and excellent drinks! Try the dipped sandwiches or fish and chips.

Was looking for a place to have a Bloody Mary this morning and we love this place. We normally have a great spot and great service this time we were sat in a corner table right next to a bus tub and where a server station was and extra chairs where they would reach over me to get them. Luckily I know this place can be wonderful just this time unfortunately could have been better. The Bloody Mary was good and aromatic! The burger with a fried egg was delicious! Of course their crunchy tater tots are always my favorite. read more

McMenamins North Bank - Bloody Mary - Pubs Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Lunch was good, and we got a good river view due to our spot. I had the Aztec. And it was fresh and flavorful. The dressing was a bit spicy, though. My cocktail was a bit watered down. Lastly, the service could've been more attentive. read more

We had a leisurely stop at McMenamins on the north bank of the river. The location is outstanding especially if you sit outside, literally right at the edge - a river view for all tables. We were looking for a small bite and a drink and found their menu a bit limited for this if you're looking for a light or vegetarian bite. We loved their Cajun Tators, the Mini Sliders were ok, and the tomato basil soup was unusual and not our favorite. The location gets a 4 star but the menu a three. read more

Food was cooked to order, tasted fantastic, couldn't be much better. Service was great! Very nice people all around. There's a tropical/Hawaiian theme going on that isn't overdone, topped with good music. Overall a great experience. read more

Burger and sandwich type stuff. Nice river seating makes it a pleasant dining experience

Alyssa was a wonderful server. Appreciated the beverages and tasty food here. Hopefully will be back next time I am in town!

Always a wonderful place . Good food and great ambience - unique for Eugene. While Im generally happy with the value for $ we were disappointed with our $14 truffle fries which were nothing but a large helping with some side brown sauce. I hope that dish can offer more in the future . Overall - great staff and service and setting ! read more

This is a great location for a McMenamins! Sitting at a table overlooking the river, we enjoyed our meals while watching the view. the Staff was very efficient, had some great menu recommendations, and make us feel welcome. I ordered the Kahlua Pork - very tasty! The macaroni salad was fantastic as well. We shared a beer sampler, which gave us a chance to taste some good McMenamins seasonals we hadn't had yet. Plenty of parking here - very convenient. We took a stroll on the riverwalk while waiting for the place to open. Aside from a bit of a haul coming over here from I-5, we'll still be coming back again to enjoy this unique dining experience! read more

McMenamins North Bank - Great view along the river, near the outdoor dining area - Pubs Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Went to the North Bank with a small group mostly because we wanted to enjoy their excellent outdoor riverside seating. The unusual August rainstorm relegated us to eat inside, the first disappointment. The service was prompt and the server deftly and accurately divided the check among we mixed patrons. I ordered the ($20.25) backyard burger, which was good, but the greasiest sandwich ever. My wife had a ($13!) glass of wine and a cheese/mushroom sandwich, which she said was very good. Conclusion: Would go back on a more pleasant day when we could sit outside and expect to pay premium prices for good (but not extraordinary) food. read more

Great ambiance, with views of the river. Service was spot on!! The food... our appetizers were Amazing!! Had the truffle frites cooked to utter perfection. The coconut curry chicken soup, drank the last bite!! Should have stopped there at the appetizer's. We ordered the High Pasta it was tangy, like vinegar or to much lemon, which did not say anything about lemon or anything TANGY. We also ordered the Autumn Almanac Mac, BLAND,the garlic bread didn't even taste like it had any garlic on it at all. A bit disappointing at a $70 price point. read more

McMenamins North Bank - High Pasta Autumn Almanac Mac Coconut curry chicken soup Truffle frites - Pubs Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Many menu options. Great draft choices. Excellent fries. Great service for a large group of people.

Decided to stop in and enjoy some root-beer floats, but also ended up with some food. We sat inside but they have a lovely patio on the Willamette River. We sat in the bar, which was fun. Kinda like a tiki bar feel. The cheeseburger sliders were delicious along with their fries. Don't forget to save some room for root-beer floats. Super good especially on a hot day! I've also had their elk burger which is also very good. Great selection of food choices from salads to hamburgers. Plus a good selection of drinks. Definitely a great place to meet up with friends and enjoy a beautiful day by the river. read more

McMenamins North Bank - Cheeseburger sliders and fries - Pubs Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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Had a fantastic dinner here on Friday of Memorial Day weekend. Everything that was supposed to be hot was hot when it arrived at our table. The tots were too hot to eat when Hunter first served them. We forgot to ask for Cajun and having hot crispy tots made up for our forgetfulness. The fries with our entrees were also hot and crisp when served. Yeah, I know, tots and fries?!? Well, most of them came home with us in a box. I know how to recycle them into something tasty and even a little healthy. On the other end of the thermometer reading, our salads were cold, crisp, and delicious. The service was great! Hunter was attentive but not hovering, and never once said, "How is the food tasting?" It had been about a year and a half -- hard to believe it had been so long -- since our last pre Duck football game meal here. If we'd known it was going to be so long a wait to dine-in, we might've made an excuse to dine here in those last couple months. Pandemic take-out is never as good as being here in person. read more

McMenamins North Bank - Seasonal Cherry Cider - Pubs Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

It's worth going to North Bank for the view, but the food has become overly spendy. Their food has never been superlative, but the fish and chips this last time was pathetic -- two tiny pieces of fish, for $22. Yikes! The bacon-blue cheese burger didn't include chunks of real blue cheese, as I expected for the price, but instead came with a side of thin blue cheese dressing that slid off the burger. Sigh. The service was slow. We had a wonderful young wait staffer at our table, but were led to our table by a surly young wait staffer. So, go for the view, a beer, and maybe sweet potato fries (which were a bit limp, but tasted good). And expect to be there a while before you get your beer. read more

Lovely spot along the river with fun decor (tiki-bar). Great patio space too! I got their tuna tacos special, and really enjoyed them. I also split the hummus appetizer- I would opt out of that next time because it was too small for the $13 price. My friends all had burgers and everyone seemed pretty happy with them. Overall, a solid dinner experience. read more

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I really enjoyed the vegan burger with their special sauce. All seven of us enjoyed our meals. One of the best vegan burgers I've had! I also loved the ambiance, beautiful river views and tons of decorations to look at. It's a fun spot! Our server was quick, friendly, and attentive. I hope to come back and also try some of the other locations. read more

Great service!! Our waitress was very nice and prompt. The food was good! I just wished they would have asked if we wanted our burger pink or well. Loved seating outside with the river in full view!!! That was the best part of our first experience here!! read more

McMenamins North Bank - View of the Williamette River - Pubs Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

We sat on the patio, which had a great view. Our server was terrific. We all got burgers, which were okay. I'd go back for the ambience more than the food. read more