CHOW! Restaurant Listings
Delis
FIRST ALTERNATIVE CO-OP
1007 SE 3rd St., Corvallis. 753-3115. (South store)
NW 29th & Grant Ave., Corvallis. 452-3115. (North store)
First Alternative’s commercial kitchen, Feast
Alternative, offers a mostly organic hot bar and
salad bar, deli entrées and made-to-order sand-
wiches at the South Store. Pre-packaged Grab & Go
meals, two soups daily and baked goods offered at
both stores. Meat, vegetarian and vegan options.
Seating areas at both stores. Wheelchair accessi-
ble. OG/LG. South: 9 am-9 pm daily. North: 7 am-9
pm daily. All cards except AmEx. Mostly sold by
weight. $.
Bistro and Aqua. Full bar, lounge, small plates,
Italian wines, kids’ menu and more. Reservations
recommended. 4:30 pm-close Tu-Sa.$$-$$$.
Japanese
AOMATSU JAPANESE
RESTAURANT
122 NW 3rd St., Corvallis. 752-1410.
Full sushi bar, lively atmosphere. Friendly sushi
chefs entertain you. Lunch, dinner and lots of
specials. Noodles, tempura, BBQ, teriyaki and
more. Lunch: 11:30 am-2:30 pm M-F. Dinner: 5
pm-9 pm M-Sa. V/MC/DC/AE. $$$.
Korean
YOUNG’S KITCHEN
OLD WORLD DELI
2051 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 757-1626.
Korean and Japanese. Sushi, udon, teriyaki ribs,
yakisoba. Take-out. 10:30 am-9 pm M-Sa. $-$$.
341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 752-8549.
Serving breakfast and lunch. 8 am-10 pm M-Sa, 11
am-5 pm Su. MC/V. $.
Mexican
WINE DEPOT & DELI
BOMBS AWAY CAFÉ
300 2nd Ave. SW, Albany. 967-9499. Fax 987-
9454.
Sandwiches, soups, salads, desserts at the Two
Rivers Market. Wine by the glass. 9 am-8 pm M-F,
9 am-5:30 pm Sa, noon-5 pm Su. All major cards.
$-$$$.
Food Carts
PREM ROSE EDIBLES
Corvallis Winter Market, Benton County
Fairgrounds.
Organic, fair trade chocolates and organic rose
petal jam. Specials, events and sales posted at
twitter.com/premroseedibles 9 am-1 pm Sa.
Indian
EVERGREEN INDIAN RESTAURANT
2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 757-7221.
Traditional recipes, fresh ingredients, all made
right here. A family atmosphere in our front
room with full wait service in our lounge. We
specialize in natural meats and vegetarian fare,
seafood and shellfish entrées, homemade des-
serts and breads. 11 am-midnight M-F, 5 pm-mid-
night Sa, 5 pm-9 pm Su. V/MC. $-$$.
EL PARAISO
3015 Row River Road, Cottage Grove. 541-942-5688.
Mexican cuisine and full service bar. Some LG. 11 am-9:
30 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10 pm F & Sa. V/MC/D/AE. $$.
EL PRESIDENTE MEXICAN
RESTAURANT AND CANTINA
1110 NE 2nd St., Corvallis. 752-1360.
Serving lunch and dinner, traditional Mexican
food, full bar. 11 am-2 am daily. V/MC/AE. $$.
EL SOL DE MEXICO
136 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 754-7944.
Serving lunch and dinner, traditional Indian
dishes. Lunch: 11:30 am-2:30 pm, dinner 5
pm-9:30 daily. V/MC. $$-$$$.
1597 NW 9th St., Corvallis. 752-9299.
Lunch and dinner, beer, wine and cocktails.
Parties up to 30 people, food to go. 11 am-10 pm
Su-Th, 11 am-11 pm F & Sa. V/MC/DC/AE. $-$$.
NIRVANA
EL TAPATIO RESTAURANT
1945 NW 9th, Corvallis. 541-738-0487.
Wheelchair accessible. Some OG/LG.
International
CRYSTAL’S KING OF FALAFEL
CUISINE & CAFE
1425 NW Monroe Ave. #E, Corvallis. 752-6403.
Mediterranean specialties: falafel, gyros, chicken
& meat. Wheelchair accessible. Some OG. 9
am-8:30 pm daily. V/MC. $.
LE BISTRO COUNTRY FRENCH
CUISINE
150 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 754-6680.
Classic French cuisine in a comfortably refined
atmosphere. Specializing in the sauces that make
French cuisine famous. Hand selected wines at
reasonable prices. Impeccable service and atten-
tion to detail. Your dining experience awaits. LG.
5:30 pm ‘til close Tu-Sa. V/MC/AE/D. $$$$.
NOVAK’S HUNGARIAN
RESTAURANT & CATERING
2306 Heritage Way SE, Albany. 967-9488.
Traditional Hungarian specialties: Chicken papri-
kas, kolbasz, cabbage rolls. Vegetarian entrées.
In-house bakery. Novak’s also offers catering for
events and special occasions. Wheelchair acces-
sible. LG. 6:30 am-9 pm daily. MC/V/AE/D. $$.
OASIS RESTAURANT
2315 NW Kings Blvd., Corvallis. 541-754-1850.
Lebanese cuisine. 11 am-2 pm (lunch) Tu-F, 5
pm-8:30 pm (dinner) Tu-Sa, 5 pm-8:15 pm M. $$$.
RIVERVIEW MONGOLIAN GRILL
230 NW 1st St., Corvallis. 754-8402.
Pick your own vegetables, sauces and meats,
prepared before your eyes. 11 am-8 pm Su-Th, 11
am-9 pm F & Sa. V/MC. $$.
Italian
IOVINO’S RISTORANTE &
CATERING
136 SW Washington Ave., Ste. 102, Corvallis. 738-9015
Italian cuisine using the freshest ingredients of
the Northwest. Casual dining in an “uptown”
atmosphere on the Corvallis riverfront. Food
and drink specials 3 pm-5 pm. Wheelchair acces-
sible. Some OG/LG. Serving dinner starting at 5
pm Tu-Sa. MC/V/AE. $$$.
IZZY’S PIZZA BAR & CLASSIC
BUFFET
2475 NW 9th, Corvallis. 757-1156
Serving lunch and dinner, family friendly atmo-
sphere. 11 am-9 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10 pm F & Sa. V/
MC. $$.
MARZINI’S
922 NW Kings Blvd., Corvallis. 754-2411.
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, specializing in
pasta and Italian favorites. 8 am-9 pm M-F, 9 am-9
pm Sa & Su. MC/V. $$.
TERZO
151 NW Monroe, Corvallis. 541-752-1120.
www.terzocorvallis.com
West Coast Italian cuisine from the owners of Le
1845 NW Circle Blvd., Corvallis. 758-1735.
Serving lunch daily and dinner on Fridays and
Saturdays. 11 am-10 pm Su-Th, 11 am-11 pm F & Sa. V/
MC/AE/DC. $$.
LOS AROS MEXICAN GRILL
2309 NW Kings Blvd., Corvallis. 754-1230.
Serving lunch and dinner. 11 am-8 pm Sa-Th, 11
am-9 pm F. Some cards. $$.
QDOBA
2001 NW Monroe Ave. #105, Corvallis. 757-2800.
Not just big burritos. Big flavors. Open for break-
fast. Wheelchair accessible. LG. 8 am-10 pm M-W,
8 am-1 am Th-Sa, 8 am-9 pm Su. V/MC/AE/D. $.
RIGOBERTO’S
360 NW 5th St., Corvallis. 752-2422.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner, Mexican and
American favorites. Open 24 hours a day, every
day. V/MC. $-$$$.
SANCHO’S MEXICAN GRILL
1425 NW Monroe, Corvallis.752-2500.
Sancho’s specializes in homestyle Mexican cuisine
prepared daily in an atmosphere both festive and
intimate. Salsa music plays nightly in this low-lit,
cozy nook. Quality food, mellow mood. Outside
balcony. Full bar selection featuring imported
Mexican tequilas and beers. Ariba! 11 am-1 am M-Sa.
MC/V/AE. $.
SEÑOR SAM’S MEXICAN GRILL &
CANTINA
140 NW 3rd St., Corvallis. 754-7448.
All food prepared fresh daily, with custom built
healthy meals. Fresh salsa bar. 11 am-8:30 pm
daily. All major cards. $.
TACO DEL MAR
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Eugene’s Woodfield
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1915 NW 9th St., Corvallis. 738-0540
The fast, fresh and fun alternative to traditional
Mexican food, serving mondo burritos and rip-
pin’ fish tacos with a friendly, relaxed Baja style.
Wheelchair accessible. 10:30 am- 10 pm M-Sa. 11
am -9 pm Su. MC/V. $.
TACOS URUAPAN
1813 SE 3rd St., Corvallis. 752-5380.
Authentic Mexican cuisine. 11 am-8 pm M-Th, 11
am-9 pm F-Sa, noon-8 pm Su. V/MC/DC/D. $$.
S OUTHERN AND N ORTHERN I NDIAN C UISINE
Microbrew
EW's BEST ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET 2008-2009
BLOCK 15 RESTAURANT &
BREWERY
L UNCH B UFFET
300 SW Jefferson Ave., Corvallis. 541-758-2077.
Local brewpub featuring more than 10 house-
brewed beers. Dishes made with local and
regional ingredients including Painted Hills
Natural Beef and Carlton Farms Natural Pork.
Some OG. 11 am-11 pm Su-W, 11 am-1 am Th-Sa.
MC/V/AE/D. $$.
7 Days a Week 11:30am - 2:30pm * Dinner 5–9:30pm
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MCMENAMINS
420 NW 3rd St.,Corvallis. 758-6044.
Oregon’s favorite brewpub chain. Hearty sand-
wiches, soups and salads. 11 am-1 am M-Sa,
noon-midnight Su. V/MC/AE/D. $-$$.
541-343-7944
541-754-7944
WYATT’S EATERY & BREWHOUSE
211 1st Ave NW, Albany. 917-3727.
24 beers on tap, full bar. Lunch and dinner menu.
Burgers, pasta, seafood, steak and wraps. 11
am-8:30 pm M-Th, 7 am-10:30 pm F & Sa. MC/V/
AE/D.
Northwest
101 EAT & DRINK
101 NW Jackson St., Corvallis. 541-757-0694.
www.101atbigriver.com
101 strives to reduce its ecological footprint and
support the local economy, making every
attempt to feature local organic products on the
seasonally inspired menu. 4:30 pm-10 pm M-Th,
4:30 pm-midnight F & Sa. $$.
AXE & FIDDLE
657 E. Main St., Cottage Grove. 541-942-5942
Gourmet sandwiches and pizza by the slice,
variety of organic salads, vegan rice and beans,
tacos and tostadas, seasonal specials (including
smoked salmon chowder, shrimp gumbo and
corned beef brisket). Some OG. 4 pm “until
you’re ready to go home.” MC/V. $.
BIG RIVER RESTAURANT & BAR
101 NW Jackson, Corvallis. 757-0694.
Eclectic, fresh Northwest cuisine using local
organic produce, prime beef, native fish and Big
River breads. The copper-topped bar features
regional wines, single malts, martinis and jazz on
weekends. Wheelchair accessible. Some OG/LG.
Lunch 11 am-2 pm M-F, dinner from 5 pm M-Sa.
DC/MC/V/AE. $$$.
CAFÉ YUMM
2001 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 541-757-YUMM.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner. “Soul satisfying ...
Deeply nourishing®” Yumm! Bowls®, skewers,
soups, salads, Yumm! Wrappits, sandwiches, salm-
on burgers. Savory sauces and dressings.
Extensive vegan, vegetarian ingredients. Wine,
beer, juice, coffee and tea. Take-out. Event catering.
Some OG/LG. 10 am-9 pm M-Sa, 10 am-8 pm Su.
MC/V. $.
CRAVES FINE DINING
294 Laurel St., Florence. 541-997-3033.
www.cravesfinedining.com
Classically trained chefs offer guests creative
cuisine served in a warm and comfortable atmo-
sphere by an attentive staff. Eclectic wine list
and full bar service. Some OG/LG. 4 pm-10 pm
Th-M. MC/V/D. $$$$.
FIREWORKS RESTAURANT AND
BAR
1115 South Third, 99W, Corvallis. 754-6958.
ww.FireWorksCuisine.com
Organic cuisine, intimate dining ambiance featur-
ing earthen, sculptural wood-fired oven. Now serv-
ing organic chicken and grass-fed meats. Grilled
seafood, wood-fired pizza, creative vegetarian/
vegan entrées, decadent desserts. Fine wines &
microbrews. Cocktails. Live music, lectures and
special events. Wheelchair accessible. OG/LG. 11:30
am-2:30 pm (lunch) & 5 pm-9:30 pm (dinner) daily,
10 am-2 pm (brunch) Su. V/MC/AE. $$-$$$$.
HIDDEN VALLEY RESTAURANT
Hidden Valley Golf Course, 775 N. River Road,
Cottage Grove. 767-0557.
playhiddenvalleygolf.com
Serving dinner, with lunch menu coming soon.
Seafood, small plates, pasta, steak entrées, surf
and turf, lamb and more. Full bar. Outdoor seat-
ing on the deck.
Celebrating 31 years
MAGENTA RESTAURANT &
CATERING
137 SW 2nd Ave., Corvallis. 758-3494.
www.magentarestaurant.com
Exotic organic Asian fusion recipes created by Chef
Kimber Hoang seasonally incorporating local pro-
duce and meats. Carefully selected wines and
superb specialty martinis. $4 small plate (dim sum)
menu available all hours, lunch and dinner.
Wheelchair accessible. OG/LG. Lunch 11:30 am-2:30
pm M-F, noon-3 pm Sa & Su. Dinner 4:30 pm-10 pm
Su-W, 4:30 pm-midnight Th-Sa. V/D/AE. $-$$$$.
(541) 753-0791
Saturday from 5 pm-9:30 pm and by reservation
other evenings. Catering and private party book-
ings available. 8 am-2:30 pm Tu-Su, 5 pm-9:30 pm F
& Sa. MC/V/DC. $-$$$$.
31 years cooking from scratch
home of the sunburger
fresh juices & smoothies
tofu & tempeh
gluten free & vegan options
beer, wine & cocktails
breakfast • lunch • dinner
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