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VOTED NUMBER ONE Bes BE t l ST 20 at HA 07 e-n PP ig Y h H t O e U a R t s 201 0 B B E e S s Best 20 200 t T B 0 a 7 H BA a r 7 p R py Foo FO H O d o D u r CHOW! Restaurant Listings BY EUGENE WEEKLY READERS Take-out. 7 am-9 pm M-Th, 7 am-10 pm F, 7 am-10 pm Sa, 7 am-9 pm Su. V/D. $. GJ’S FAMILY RESTAURANT 1563 W. 6th Ave. 686-6666. Serving a great selection of breakfast and lunch dishes, specials. 7 am-2 pm daily. All major cards. $-$$. GOOD TIMES CAFÉ 375 E. 7th Ave. 484-7181. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Hamburgers, veggie burgers, chicken sandwich, daily spe- cials, vegetarian entrées, soups, salads. Wine, beer, 36 taps including 26 microbrews. Take-out. LG. 11 am-2:30 am daily, breakfast 11 am-5 pm Sa & Su. MC/V. $. GREEN OLIVE, THE 1675 Franklin Blvd. 344-2777. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: American food, breakfast all day, vegetarian and gluten-free options, fresh made, full bar. LG. 7 am-9 pm M-W, 7 am-11 pm Th-Sa, 7 am-3 pm Su. All major cards. $-$$. 3355 E. Amazon. 686-5022. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner. Omelettes, burgers, sandwiches, homemade soups, salads, chicken, appetizers. 12 micros on tap, wine, full liquor bar. Daily food and drink specials. Sports, pool, games, Oregon Lottery/Keno. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-2:30 am daily. Minors welcome from 7 am-9 pm. MC/V/AE/D. $$. ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE 782 E. Broadway. 343-7523. Serving breakfast all day: Pancakes, waffles, crepes, omelettes, breakfast meats. All pancakes made from scratch. Homemade maple syrup and real butter. Wheelchair accessible. 6 am-2 pm daily. MC/V/AE. $$. OVERTIME GRILL HIGHLANDS PUB, THE 390 E. 40th Ave. 485-4304. Serving lunch and dinner, appetizers to full entrées. Breakfast served until 2 pm on the weekends. Featuring 32 microbrews on tap, wine, full bar, five pool tables, ping pong, darts, pinball and classic video games. Take-out. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-2:30 am daily. $-$$. 444 N. 42nd St., Springfield. 746-1337. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner: Homecooked meals, breakfast specials and prime rib dinner on Fridays. Full bar. Take-out. LG. Wheelchair accessi- ble. 7 am-2:30 am M-Sa, 7 am-12 am Su. MC/V/D. $-$$. HILLSIDE GRILL RED ROBIN 1414 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield. 726-1129. 541-683-3154 OLD PAD, THE 770 S. Bertelsen. 342-5028. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Burgers, sand- wiches, steaks, soups, salads. 7 am-midnight daily. All major cards. $$. HERITAGE FAMILY RESTAURANT 99 W EST B ROADWAY Homemade soups, desserts and fresh-baked breads. Steaks, fresh seafood and pastas. Slow- roasted prime ribs on weekends. 11 am-2 pm Tu-F, 4:30 pm-8 pm Tu-Th, 4:30 pm-8:30 pm F & Sa. MC/V/AE. $$$. 32981 E. Pearl St., Coburg. 343-9301. Serving lunch, dinner: Barbecued baby back ribs, homemade soups and desserts, specializing in fresh seafood, pasta, steaks, burgers, sandwiches, gourmet salad bar. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Wine and beer. Catering. LG. 11 am-8 pm Tu-Th, 11 am-9 pm F-Sa, 3-8 pm Su. MC/V/DC. $$$. HOMETOWN BUFFET 3000 Gateway St., #726 (Gateway Mall), Springfield. 746-3220. Start your weekend with all you can eat eggs, sausage, bacon, French toast, made to order omelettes and much more. Weekend breakfast 8 am-11:30 am. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-8:30 pm M-F, 8 am-9 pm Sa, 8 am-8:30 pm Su. MC/V/D. $-$$. HOP VALLEY BREWING COMPANY See Microbrew HORSEHEAD BAR 99 W. Broadway. 683-3154. Now serving Mississippi Bayou barbecue: fried chicken, pork ribs, jambalaya, oyster shooters, pulled pork, fried catfish, collard greens, gator burgers, red beans & rice, mac & cheese. Full menu until 2 am. 11:30 am-2 am M-F, noon-2 am Sa & Su. MC/V. $-$$. ★ Best Late-Night Eats ★ Best Bar, Second Place ★ Best Bartender, Ty Connor JACKALOPE LOUNGE 453 Willamette St. 485-1519. Serving lunch, dinner. A spirits and sports saloon, casual and comfortable, with mouth- watering fare. 11 am-2:30 am daily. MC/V. $-$$. JIM’S LANDING 303 Main St., Springfield. 726-7570. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner: Omelettes, biscuits, hashbrowns and gravy. Vegetarian entrées. Full bar. Take-out. 7 am-2:30 am daily. V/ MC. $. POUR HOUSE TAVERN 1221 Executive Pkwy. 484-9588. Serving lunch, dinner: Burgers, pastas, Gardenburgers, barbecued chicken salad, clam chowder, chicken tortilla soup and French onion soup. Full bar. Take-out. 11 am-11 pm Su-Th, 11 am- midnight F-Sa. Checks not accepted. MC/V/AE/D. $$. RIVALZ BAR & GRILL 2101 Bailey Hill Rd. 345-3791. Appetizers, wraps and bowls, salads, chicken, fish, full bar, TVs. 11 am-9 pm M-F, 8 am-9 pm Sa. All major cards. . $$. SAM’S PLACE 825 Wilson St. 484-4455. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner: Charbroiled steaks, burgers and seafood. Breakfast served all day. Full bar. Take-out, lottery games, outdoor patio. West Eugene’s friendly, local bar. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 9 am-2:30 am M-Sa, 9 am-midnight Su. MC/V. $. SHARI’S RESTAURANT 2950 W. 11th Ave. 344-1155. 35 Division Ave. 689-2688 900 Beltline Rd., Springfield. 741-6044. 1807 Pioneer Pkwy., Springfield. 747-8515. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Skillet break- fasts, omelettes, sandwiches, pasta, Gardenburgers, variety of salads, home-style dinners, ice cream and pies. Children’s menu. Senior menu. Special menu on Duck game days. Take-out. 24 hours, daily. Open all holidays. All major cards. $$. SPIRITS BAR 1714 Main St., Springfield. 726-0113. Lunch and dinner seven days a week: American menu featuring bodacious burgers. Breakfast Sa & Su. Scrumptious daily specials M-Sa. Full bar. Take- out. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-2:30 am M-F, 10 am-2:30 am Sa & Su. All major cards. $. LOFT AT TURTLES, THE 2690 Willamette St. 465-9038. word is ... See Microbrew MCSHANE’S BAR AND GRILL MOOKIE’S NORTHWEST GRILL 400 International Way, Springfield. 744-4148. www.mookiesgrill.com Serving lunch and dinner: Four daily lunch spe- cials, $6 lunch menu, six nightly dinner specials. UPCOMING EVENTS S PECIAL TRUFFLE DINNER BEGINS TONIGHT , T HURSDAY 1/27 THROUGH S ATURDAY 1/29 P IEMONTE R EGIONAL D INNER THIS S UNDAY 1/30. L IMITED SEATING , RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED . 105 OAKWAY CENTER - EUGENE, OR IN THE HERITAGE COURTYARD 24-HOUR ONLINE RESERVATIONS @ ★ Best Breakfast, Second Place TAYLOR’S BAR & GRILL 894 E. 13th Ave. 344-6174. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner. Fish and chips, prime rib, homemade pasta, soups, big salads, 1/2 pound Fulton beef burgers, French dip, Malibu chicken, Philly steaks. Full bar with specialty drinks and drink specials. Pool leagues, shuffle- board teams. Happy hour 4 pm-7 pm. Some LG. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-2:30 am daily. MC/V. $-$$. ★ Best Pick-up Joint, Second Place TERRACE CAFÉ, THE 490 Valley River Center. 344-8369. Serving lunch and dinner: Homemade pastries, homemade soups, specialty salads, vegetarian entrées, hot and cold sandwiches, homemade desserts, chicken, ravioli, fresh seafood, prime rib. Reservations. LG. 10 am-8:30 pm M-Sa, 11 am-5 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. TINY TAVERN 394 Blair Blvd. 687-8383. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner: Chili, home- made hot meatloaf sandwiches, chili dogs, chili potatoes, vegetarian entrées. Wine, microbrew. ATM. Take-out. 11 am-2 am daily. No cards. $. TOMMY’S BAR & GRILL 1509 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield. 744-0811. $. TURTLES BAR & GRILL 2690 Willamette St. 465-9038. EW Best Salad winner for three years! Blackened salmon, pasta alfredo, chicken marsala, spicy tofu stir-fry, portobello mushroom burger, BBQ ribs, steaks and burgers. Family dining atmo- sphere and full bar. Happy hour 3 pm-5 pm daily. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-mid- night daily. All cards. $$. ★ Best Place to Eat With Kids, Third Place VILLAGE INN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 1875 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield. 726-1159 restau- rant, 747-9833 lounge. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Generous portions at reasonable prices. Casual dining for the whole family. Birthdays, reunions, meetings are their specialty. Lounge offers “an under- stated retro decor” with Oregon lottery games. Easy access off Hwy. 126 at Mohawk. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 6 am-9 pm daily. All major cards. $$. WETLANDS BREW PUB & SPORTS BAR 922 Garfield St. 345-3606. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Vegetarian entrées, wine, 50 beers on tap, 9 pool tables, two big screen TVs, 10 27” TVs, two full bars. Take-out. Some OG/LG. 7 am-2:30 am daily. V/MC. $-$$$. BOB’S DONUTS MCMENAMIN’S NORTH BANK 86495 College View. 747-4535. Reubens, burgers, shepherd’s pie, ribs, steaks, salads, vegetarian and daily specials. Take-out available. Patio seating, indoor smoking sec- tions, 28 rotating beers on tap. Full liquor bar, pinball, pool, darts, foosball and more. 11 am-2:30 am M-F; 9:30 am-2:30 am Sa & Su. MC/V. $-$$. STUDIO ONE CAFÉ 1473 E. 19th Ave. 342-8596. American cuisine including their famous French toast, free range eggs, house-smoked pulled pork sandwiches, soups, chowder, eggs Benedict, many veggie and vegan options. Delivery by Pony Express. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessi- ble. 7 am-4 pm daily. MC/V/AE/D. $$. Bakeries JOGGERS BAR & GRILL 710 Willamette St. 343-0224. Serving lunch and dinner: Burgers, chicken, steaks, seafood, wraps, vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer, full bar. Take-out. 11 am-2 am M-Sa, 4 pm-2 am Su. MC/V. $-$$. STEELHEAD BREWERY & CAFÉ 199 E. 5th Ave. 686-2739. Serving lunch, dinner: Calzones, pizza, hamburg- ers, sandwiches, pastas, breads, soups, vegetar- ian entrées, salads. Wine, full bar, homebrewed root beer and beers. Take-out. 11:30 am-midnight, daily. MC/V/AE/D. $$. Homebodies and hookah-hufffers listen up: Viva Vegetarian Grill is now offering bike delivery within a 12 block radius of the restaurant. 977 Garfield St. #8. 344-0067. Serving breakfast and lunch: Donuts, hot dogs, sandwiches, soup, chili, salad, coffee, cold drinks. Open daily until 6 pm. MC/V. $$. EUGENE CITY BAKERY 1607 E. 19th Ave. 334-6906. Fine breakfast pastries, handcrafted artisan breads, European-style desserts, espresso drinks, specialty cookies, soups, sandwiches, panini, quiche and a rotating selection of inter- national baked savories. Outdoor and limited indoor seating. Take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 6:30 am-6 pm M-F, 7 am-5 pm Sa, 7 am-4 pm Su. $. ★ Best Bakery (Bread/Savories), Third Place GREAT HARVEST BREAD COMPANY 2564 Willamette St. 345-5398. Serving fresh, organic whole grain breads and sweets: muffins, cookies, scones, cinnamon rolls and coffee. Free slices of warm bread and sam- Taste the Wild & Unusual at the Fisherman’s Market SANDWICHES • SOUPS • FISH AND CHIPS • SAUCES • FISH TACOS HUGE SELECTION OF FISH & CHIPS Including Wild Salmon and Sturgeon Now using Hop Valley Beer Batter We Have Crab Dinners Nightly! SFIZIOEUGENE . COM WWW . 541.302.3000 14 CHOW! Winter 2011 www.eugenefishmarket.com 830 West 7th, Eugene • 484-CRAB • OPEN DAILY, 11:00 AM–8:00PM chow.eugeneweekly.com