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CHOW! Restaurant Listings Pacific Rim HODGEPODGE 2190 W. 11th Ave. 484-6300 Serving lunch and dinner: good food fast, teriyaki chicken. Catering. Eat in, take-out, drive through. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-10 pm daily. MC/V. $. JAIL, THE 490 E. Broadway. 343-8700. Student-approved BBQ and teriyaki joint. Police officers and fire department frequent this place as well. Huge portions! Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-11 pm M-Sa. Some cards. $. KONA CAFÉ See Barbecue RING OF FIRE & LAVA LOUNGE 1099 Chambers St. 344-6475. Serving a business lunch menu 11 am-4 pm M-Sa, Happy Hour 4 pm-6 pm and dinner seven days a week: A variety of foods found along the Pacific Rim, especially spicy Thai cuisine. Vegetarian entrees available. Lounge features wine, beer, microbrews and specialty cocktails. Reservations recommended. Catering and take- out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-11 pm M-Sa, noon–10 pm Su. MC/V. $$. ★ Best Service, Third Place RON’S ISLAND GRILL 401 W. 3rd. Ave. 344-3324. 2506 Willakenzie Rd. 342-3006. 1249 Alder St. 344-1960. 55 W. 29th Ave. 344-5880. Serving lunch and dinner: teriyaki, curry, sweet & sour, spicy plates fresh off the grill. Huli huli chicken and Kalua pork. New huli huli chicken sandwich and wraps coming soon. Wheelchair accessible. W. 3rd: 11 am-4 pm M-F. Other loca- tions: 11 am-9 pm daily. MC/V/AE. $-$$. Pizza CALIGAL’S PIZZA 3161 Gateway St., Springfield. 736-1200. Pizza, custom poninos, kids’ menu. 11 am-9 pm M-F, 2 pm-9 pm Sa. MC/V. $-$$$. CIAO PIZZA 3342 Gateway St., Springfield. 505-8487. Authentic Italian-style pizzeria with wood/gas- fired oven. All entrées are cooked in the oven with fresh ingredients, all made from scratch. Traditional Italian ambiance with modern bistro- like flair. Vegetarian & vegan dishes. Some OG/ LG. 11:30 am-10 pm M-Th, 11:30 am-11 pm F & Sa, 11:30 am-9 pm Su. All major cards. $$. COBURG PIZZA COMPANY 90999 S. Willamette St., Coburg. 484-6600. www.coburgpizza.com More than 40 hand-crafted gourmet pizza reci- pes; imaginative vegetarian, chicken, steak and seafood pizzas as well as classic tastes on a variety of crusts (including gluten-free) in charming Coburg. Gourmet calzones and salads, tramezzini and focaccia sandwiches, large vari- ety of wings. Serving beer and wine Take-out or dine in. 11 am-8 pm M-Th, 11 am-9 pm F, noon-9 pm Sa, noon-8 pm Su. MC/V/D. $-$$. COZMIC PIZZA 199 W. 8th Ave. 338-9333. New omni-organic menu featuring fabulous soup, salads, wrap sandwiches, organic microbrews and fine wine, indulgent desserts. Music, enter- tainment, meeting and party facilities, commu- nity events. Free delivery, dine-in/take-out. OG/ LG. 11 am-11 pm M-Sa, 1 pm-11 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. FATHOMS 790 E. 14th Ave. 344-4471. Small, intimate full service bar below Pegasus Pizza. Same great Pegasus menu, big screen TVs, pool, jukebox. 6 pm-2 am M-Sa. MC/V. $. GRANARY PIZZA CO., THE 259 E. 5th Ave. 343-8488. Serving dinner: Homestyle Italian cooking, rustic pizzas, seasonal salads. Sustainable focus, eclectic live music venue, cocktails, wine bar. Private party room available. 5 pm-close daily. $$-$$$. ★ Best New Restaurant, Third Place IZZY’S PIZZA & BUFFET 950 Seneca Rd. 349-1212. 1930 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield. 741-2035. www.izzyspizza.com Serving buffet all day daily. Wheelchair accessi- ble. 11 am-9 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10 pm F & Sa. Some cards. $$. LA PERLA 1313 Pearl St. Neapolitan-style thin-crust pizza made with house-made mozzarella and San Marzano toma- toes. Italian desserts and wines. 5 pm-10 pm daily. $$-$$$. ★ Best Pizza, Third Place LITTLE CAESAR’S PIZZA 1711 Willamette St., Ste. 304. 343-3330. Serving lunch and dinner featuring pizza, bread sticks, chicken wings. 11 am-9 pm daily. All major cards. $-$$. MARCHÉ PROVISIONS See Bakeries PEGASUS SMOKEHOUSE PIZZA MEKALA’S 790 E. 14th Ave. 344-4471. Serving lunch, dinner: Specialty pizzas, salads, sandwiches and calzones. Voted #1 Pizza 2003- 04. 15 microbrews on tap. Counter service. Full bar, big screen TVs and pool table downstairs. Patio dining. HDTV. Delivery via Pony Express. Weekday lunch specials. Wheelchair accessible. 4 pm-10 pm M, 11:30 am-10 pm Tu, 11:30 am-11 pm W-Fr, 12 pm-11 pm Sa, 12 pm-10 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. 1769 Franklin Blvd. 342-4872. Serving lunch, dinner: Extensive menu with many vegetarian entrées, exotic salads. Wine, beer, micro- brews, exotic drinks in the Mai Tai Lounge. Reservations on F-Sa. Take-out. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. Restaurant: 11 am-9 pm M-Th, noon-10 pm Sa, 4 pm-9 pm Su. Lounge: 5-11 pm M-Th, 4 pm-midnight F & Sa, 4 pm-9 pm Su. MC/V. $$. PIZZA RESEARCH INSTITUTE 553 Main St., Springfield. 505-7349. www.noodlenthai.com Thai food made from scratch using fresh Thai rice noodles. No MSG. 11 am-8 pm daily. 530 Blair Blvd. 343-1307. Northwest artisan pizza. Unique toppings, spe- cialty sauces, herbed dough made daily. Sumptuous vegetarian and vegan food. Daily soups, amazing pizza combinations, specialty salads. Organic microbrews and wine. Take-out. Some OG/LG. 11:30 am-9:30 pm daily. All major cards. $-$$$$. ★ Best Pizza ★ Best Place to Take Vegetarians, Third Place ROARING RAPIDS PIZZA COMPANY 4006 Franklin Blvd. 988-9819. www.rapidpizza.net Spectacular riverfront setting, serving lunch and dinner: Soups, salads, sandwiches, original reci- pe pizza made from scratch, vegetarian entrées. Wine, microbrew. Classic carousel rides. Free delivery. Excellent group facilities. Next to Camp Putt. LG. 11 am-10 pm daily. MC/V. $-$$. SY’S NEW YORK PIZZA 1211 Alder St. 686-9598. 55 Silver Lane. 654-0603. www.sysnewyorkpizza.com Serving lunch, dinner. Thin crust Neapolitan and deep dish Sicilian pizza whole or by the slice, garlic knots, Italian ice (lemon, strawberry, cherry). Dine in or take-out. No delivery. North Eugene location now open. Alder Street: 11 am- midnight Su-Th, 11 am-1 am F & Sa. Silver Lane: 11 am-10 pm daily. All major cards. $-$$. TRACK TOWN PIZZA 1809 Franklin Blvd. 284-8484. 2620 River Rd. 484-1912. Serving lunch and dinner. Free delivery. Traditional to gourmet pizzas. Student specials. At Franklin: Lunch buffet 11 am-2 pm M-F, salad, wine, beer, microbrew, TV. Come try the honey wheat dough and rice cheese. LG. Franklin: 11 am-midnight Su-Th, 11 am-1 am F-Sa. River Rd.: 11 am-9:30 pm M-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F-Sa, noon-9:30 pm Su. Some cards. $. Seafood FISHERMAN’S MARKET 830 W. 7th Ave. 484-CRAB. Specializing in fish and chips, seafood entrées, soups, fresh fish and you-bake entrées. Microbrews, wine. Dine in or take-out. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-8 pm daily. MC/V/AE. $-$$. GO FISH 296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market). Seafood supplied by Newman’s prepared in open kitchen. Fish and chips, fish tacos, snapper on baguette, albacore tuna on brioche, Portuguese stew, clam chowder, two salads. Four microbrews on tap. 8:30 am-7 pm M-Sa, 10 am-6 pm Su. V/MC. $-$$. MCGRATH’S FISH HOUSE 1036 Valley River Way. 342-6404. Serving lunch, dinner: Daily fresh seafood listing, wood-fired seafood, seafood specials, vegetarian entrées, salads. NW, California wines; beer, micro- brews, full bar. Call ahead up to two hours for priority seating list. Some OG. Wheelchair acces- sible. 11 am-10 pm M-Su. All major cards. $$-$$$. NEWMAN’S FISH COMPANY 1545 Willamette St. 344-2371. Fish and chips to go: Halibut, cod, salmon, shrimp, scallops, chowder, chips, slaw and daily specials. Fresh fish daily since 1890. Counter service, outdoor seating and take-out. 11 am-7 pm M-F, 11 am-6:30 pm Sa. MC/V. $. NEWMAN’S FISH GROTTO 485 Coburg Road. 485-9292. Fish and chips to go: Halibut, cod, salmon, shrimp, scallops, chowder, chips, slaw and daily specials. Grotto features an expanded menu including grilled specialties and sandwiches. Fresh fish daily since 1890. Counter service, out- door seating and take-out. Open 11 am-7 pm daily, Fridays ’til 8 pm. MC/V. $. ROSE & THISTLE 398 E. 11th Ave. 343-2244. Serving lunch, dinner: Fish and chips, shrimp, oysters, clam strips, veggie burgers, chowder (Fridays only), milkshakes, chicken strips, hush- puppies, cold sandwiches. Take-out. 11:30 am-7:30 pm M-Sa, noon-4 pm Su. MC/V/D. $-$$. Southeast Asian AIYARA THAI CAFÉ 1010 Harlow Rd. Springfield. 736-8306. www.aiyarathaicafe.com The affordable Thai cuisine. Dine in or take out. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-9 pm M-F, noon-9 pm Sa. MC/V. $-$$. MEZZA LUNA PIZZERIA CHAO PRA YA THAI CUISINE 933 Pearl St. 684-8900. 2776 Shadow View Dr. 743-2999. New York style, hand-thrown pizzas. Specialty sal- ads and great appetizers. Five slice choices avail- able all day. Beer and wine. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-10 pm M-Sa, noon-9 pm Su. Some cards. $. 580 Adams St. 344-1706. Real Thai-style, more than 100 items to choose from. Best of Eugene 2003-2006. Lunch 11 am-3 pm M-F. Dinner 4:30 pm-9 pm M-F, noon-9 pm Sa. Some cards. $-$$. PAPA’S PIZZA 1410 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield. 746-2951. Serving lunch, dinner: ethnic Thai food. Wine, beer. Reservations for 6+. Take-out. 11 am-2:30 pm M-Sa, 5 pm-9 pm M-Th, 5 pm-10 pm F-Sa, 4:30 pm-9 pm Su. MC/V. $$. 1700 W. 11th Ave. 485-5555. 1577 Coburg Rd. 485-5555. 4011 Main St., Spfd. 485-5555. www.papaspizza.net Family-friendly local pizza joint serving classic pizza favorites and more. Gluten-free crust avail- able. Free delivery. $$-$$$. ★ Best Place to Eat With Kids, Second Place PEGASUS PIZZA - OAKWAY 4 Oakway Cntr. 344-0844; Delivery 485-2090 Same Pegasus Pizza as the campus location. Indoor and outdoor seating. Lunch specials. Located at Oakway Center next to Bordres. Microbrews on tap. Delivery via Pony Express. 11 am - 9 pm Su-Th, 11 am - 10 pm F-Sa. MC/V. $-$$ ★ Best Pizza, Second Place ★ Best Under-$5 Deal, Third Place chow.eugeneweekly.com KURAYA’S THAI CUISINE MANOLA’S THAI CUISINE 652 E. Broadway. 342-6666. www.manolasthai. com Serving lunch and dinner. Papaya salad, pineap- ple curry with shrimp, mint leaf & basil stir-fry. Chef Phayao Tongprapipak brings 55 years expe- rience and countless authentic, ethnic Thai reci- pes to Manola’s. Some OG/LG. 11 am-9 pm M-Th, 11 am-10 pm F, noon-10 pm Sa, noon-9 pm Sun. MC/V/AE/Novus. $$. MASTER DONUTS NOODLE N THAI RESTAURANT RING OF FIRE RESTAURANT & CATERING See Pacific Rim SWEET BASIL THAI CUISINE 941 Pearl St. 284-2944. 1219 Alder St. (Sweet Basil Express) Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine offers the elegant side of Thai food. Wheelchair accessible. 10 am-3 pm daily, 5 pm-9 pm Su-Th, 5 pm-10 pm F & Sa. MC/V/ AE/D/DC. $$-$$$. ★ Best Thai, Second Place TA RA RIN THAI CUISINE 1200 Oak St. 343-1230. Come and try our mother’s homemade recipes, the taste that you admire and are familiar with, in a relaxing atmosphere with friendly staff and affordable prices. Serving a fine selection of beer and wine. Make our kitchen your kitchen! Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-3 pm and 4:30 pm-10 pm M-F, noon-10 pm Sa & Su. All major cards. $-$$. EUGENE’S WORLD-CLASS NEIGHBORHOOD GROCERY STORE ★ Best Thai TASTY THAI CAMPUS LOCAL • NATURAL • ORGANIC GOURMET • SPECIALTY • VARIETY 1308 Hilyard St. 343-0165. Express service: Rice bowls, Thai wraps, bubble tea, beer and wine. Vegetarian and vegan friend- ly. Delivery. 11 am-9:30 pm daily. MC/V/D. $$. TASTY THAI KITCHEN 80 E. 29th Ave. 302-6444. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Exotic Thai cuisine with weekly lunch and dinner specials. Vegan and vegetarian entrées. Wine, cocktails, beer, smoothies and bubble tea. Take-out and delivery. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-9:30 pm M-F, 9:30 am-9:30 pm Sa-Su. MC/V/D. $$. THE CAPELLA MARKET DELI Made to Order From the Kitchen For Events Large & Small 2355 W. 11th Ave. 684-8060. Beef noodle soup and other tradtional Vietnamese dishes. 11 am-9:30 pm M-Th, 11 am-10:30 F-Su. Some cards. $-$$. • Sandwiches • Coffee & Tea • Organic Juices & Smoothies YI SHEN VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT Sliced to order • Soups • Appetizers • Entrees • Salads • Side Dishes • Hot Breakfast!* • Box Lunches • Party Trays (Cheeses, Meats, Veggies, Olives) • Appetizers, Entrees, Salads, Side Dishes, and Soups ★ Best Thai, Third Place VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT 1915 W. 11th Ave. 683-9386. Serving lunch, dinner: Vietnamese cuisine including beef noodle soup, spiced salads, chicken, pork, tofu and rice dishes. Vegetarian entrées. Take-out. 11 am-7 pm Su-Tu & Th, 11 am-8 pm F-Sa. MC/V. $. Steak • Deli Meats • Bulk Cheeses *Toast with Cheese & Tomato, Scrambled Eggs & Cheese, French Toast, and Homefries. LET US HELP YOU WITH YOUR NEXT EVENT! CALL 541-345-1014 AND ASK FOR THE DELI. 25th & WILLAMETTE • EUGENE • 541-345-1014 OPEN DAILY 8AM-10PM • www.capellamarket.com BATES STEAKHOUSE & SALOON 433 E. Broadway. 683-3108. Featuring prime and choice grade cuts of ribeye, tri-tip, prime rib, filet mignon, porterhouses and sirloin, with a wide selection of seafood and chicken. Dinners are four courses with black beans, salsa and soup, salad, spuds and rice and a float or liqueur. Early bird and bar menu under $10. Some LG. 4 pm-close daily. $-$$$. ★ Best Place to Take Carnivores, Third Place BOULEVARD GRILL, THE See Continental CENTENNIAL STEAKHOUSE 1220 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield. 988-1324. Serving lunch, dinner: Charbroiled steak, chick- en, seafood, salads, vegetarian entrées. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Full bar. Beer, micro- brews. Take-out. Lunch 11 am-3 pm M-F. Dinner 5 pm-10 pm daily. MC/V. $-$$. ORIGINAL ROADHOUSE GRILL 3018 Gateway St., Springfield. 746-6000. Lunch, dinner. USDA choice steak, ribs, chops and chicken. Grilled salmon and shrimp. Specialty: Texas egg rolls served with jalapeño jelly. Full bar. Patio dining. Take-out. LG. 11 am-10 pm Su-Th, 11 am-11 pm F-Sa. All cards. $$$. OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE, INC. 3463 Hutton St., Springfield. 746-7700. Serving dinner: High quality, uniquely seasoned steaks, prime rib, chops, ribs, chicken, seafood and pasta. Full bar. Kids’ menu. Smoking section available. 4 pm-10 pm M-Th, 4 pm-11 pm F, 3 pm-11 pm Sa, 1 pm-9 pm Su. All major cards. $$-$$$. WHISKEY RIVER RANCH 4740 Main St., Spfd. 744-1594 This steakhouse and saloon serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and features live dinner the- ater-style shows as well as monthly concerts featuring national acts. A selection of dishes featuring organic ingredients are available. Banquet rooms are available for reservation by large parties. Open 11am-2:30am Mon.-Fri., 7am- 2:30am Sat.-Sun. MC/D/V/AE. $$. Sweets COLD STONE CREAMERY 112 Oakway Center. 338-4244. Enjoy fresh-made premium ice cream custom- ized with your choice of fruits, nuts, candies and toppings served in an entertaining and fun atmosphere. Cakes and pies also available. Gift certificates. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-9 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10 pm F & Sa. MC/V. $-$$. EUPHORIA CHOCOLATE COMPANY 17th and Willamette. 343-9223. Valley River Center. 343-3995. Stewart and Bertelsen. 344-4605. Oakway Center. 343-0407. www.euphoriachocolate.com Serving European-style specialty chocolates. Willamette: 10 am-6 pm M-F, 10 am-5 pm Sa-Su. VRC: 10 am-9 pm M-Sa, 11 am-6 pm Su. Stewart: 10 am-6 pm M-F, 11 am-5 pm Sa. Oakway: 10 am-7 pm M-Sa, 11 am-6 pm Su. $. See Bakeries. CHOW! Spring 2011 21
