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Restaurant Listings
menu and delivery schedule. 11:30 am-3 pm M-F;
noon-4 pm and 5 pm-9 pm Sa. Cash only. $
★ Best Food Cart, Third Place
DRUMRONGTHAI
6th Ave. & Blair Blvd..
Serving lunch and dinner: Thai staples, including pad
Thai and pad see ew. Vegetarian options. Small seat-
ing area. 11 am-8 pm Su-Th, 11 am-8:30 pm F & Sa.
Cash only. $.
RITTA’S BURRITOS
POPPI’S ANATOLIA
Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885.
www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org
Serving made-to-order, generously filled burritos.
10 am-5 pm Sa. $.
992 Willamette St. 343-9661.
Serving lunch, dinner: Half the menu is Greek, half
is Indian. Kotta Psiti (Greek roasted chicken), thali
platter (selection of Indian vegetable dishes), veg-
etarian soups and entrées, Greek salad. Wine,
beer. Reservations for 5+. Lunch M-Sa, dinner
nightly. MC/V. $$.
★ Best Mediterranean
RUSTY’S HANDBUILT COOKIES
Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885.
www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org
10 am-5 pm Sa. $.
TASTE OF INDIA
Italian
Japanese
AMBROSIA RESTAURANT & BAR
CAFÉ ARI RANG
174 E. Broadway. 342-4141.
Serving lunch, dinner: Regional Italian cuisine, fish
specials, wood-burning pizza oven, calzones, pas-
tas, vegetarian entrées, salads. Extensive wine list,
beer, 7 microbrews, full bar. Reservations. Take-
out, banquets, warm atmosphere with antique
decor. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30
am-10 pm M-Th, 11:30 am-11:00 pm F-Sa, 4:30-10
pm Su. MC/V. $$-$$$.
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BEPPE & GIANNI’S TRATTORIA
1646 E. 19th Ave. 683-6661.
Serving dinner: Variety of homemade pastas:
Ravioli, lasagna, linguini, spaghetti. Seafood, sal-
ads. Wine, microbrews. Take-out. 5-10 pm daily.
MC/V. $$-$$$.
★ Best Italian
2773 Shadow View Drive. 683-1201.
Serving lunch, dinner: Sushi bar, full sushi menu,
sashimi, rolls, grill menu, tempura, noodles, variety
of tapas, traditional and fusion dishes. 11:30
am-2:30 pm and 5 pm-10 pm M-F, 5 pm-10 pm Sa,
5 pm-9 pm Su. All major cards. $$-$$$$.
★ Best Sushi Roll, Third Place
KAMITORI
EDIBLE IMPROV
SAIGON STREET CART
Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885.
www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org
Serving sweet and savory crepes, cookies, espres-
so. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $.
2495 Hilyard St. 485-9698.
Authentic Indian cuisine for vegetarian and non-
vegetarian palates. Freshly baked and stuffed roti.
Buffet lunch and dinner specials. Tandoori chicken,
lamb, seafood. Salads. Take-out.
Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885.
www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org
Serving fresh-squeezed lemonade, drinks. 10 am-5
pm Sa. $.
2nd & Van Buren, across from Ninkasi Brewery
550-9292. saigonstreetcart.com
Specializing in banh mi, traditional Vietnamese sand-
wiches served on French rolls and including hoisin-
braised pork, pork/ham and tofu options, garnished
with pate, pickled carrots, radishes, cilantro and
more. Also serving lemongrass chicken, and such
sides as pate, chips, pickles and Asian beverages.
12-3pm Tu, 12-3pm, 5:30 pm-9pm Wed, 12-3pm Th-F,
12-5 pm Sa. No cards. $-$$.
FIELD TO TABLE CATERING
SARA’S TAMALES
3443 Hilyard St. 687-CHEF (2433).
www.brunoschefskitchen.com
Bruno shops at local markets daily, seeking the fresh-
est quality ingredients to create a progessive, exquisite
cuisine. Bessie serves with an equally special flair.
Menu changes weekly and can be found on restaurant
website. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 5-9 pm
Tu-Sa. MC/V/AE. $-$$$$.
COUNTRYSIDE PIZZA & GRILL
CAFÉ COCONUT
EXCELSIOR INN, RESTAURANT &
LOUNGE
FAMILY HOMESTEADER
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GARBANZO GRILL
394 Blair Blvd. 541-852-8944.
www.garbanzogrill.com
Vegetarian and vegan fare including veggie burg-
ers, vegan gyros, BBQ, mac and cheese, falafel,
gluten-free options and more. Noon-5pm M-F.
INDIA HOUSE
Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885.
www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org
Serving chicken and vegetable curry, chicken and
vegetable thripthi, pan-fried noodles, chai tea. 10
am-5 pm Sa. $.
LONCHES TO GO
901 River Rd. 461-7920.
Tacos, taquitos, tostadas, quesadillas, chilaquiles
and much more. Asada burritos, sopes, enchilada
plates. Vegetarian options. Call ahead for pick-up
orders. 11 am-9 pm M-Sa, 11 am-5 pm Su. $.
LULU’S SMOOTHIES
Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885.
www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org
Serving all-natural, fresh fruit smoothies and cool-
ers. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $.
NICE RICE
Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885.
www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org
Veggie and chicken stir-fried rice dishes, teriyaki
chicken sandwiches, fresh orange juice. 10 am-5
pm Sa. $.
NOSH PIT
8th & Olive.
thenoshpit.com
Global street food. 11 am-2 pm Tu-F. $.
PARTY CART
2777 Friendly St. 543-8184.
facebook.com/cartparty
Weekly changing menu, all food sourced locally,
cart-made breads, pie, meats humanely raised;
mini restaurant in a parking lot. Noon-9 pm Tu-F, 10
am-3 pm Sa & Su. All major cards accepted. $$.
Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885.
www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org
Serving chicken and vegetarian tamales, fruit
salad. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $.
SARITZA MEXICAN FOOD
Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885.
www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org
Serving tacos, taco salad, burritos. 10 am-5 pm Sa.
$.
SCIACCA’S FOCACCIA
Farmers Market, 8th & Oak. 285-6334.
Locally baked in FOOD for Lane County’s kitchen
using local ingredients. Offering a variety of regular
and seasonal flavors including Scarboro Faire, With
Love From Vesta, Thai Pyro and more. Salt from
Olive Grand, local beers in the hydration, self-grown
herbs. Saturdays at Lane County Farmers’ Market.
SWEET MELISSA’S MUNCHIES
760 Chambers St. 654-7359
Serving American cuisine including sandwiches,
soups, salads and macaroni & cheese. 11 am-6 pm
M-F. $.
T.R.E.E., THE
Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885.
www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org
Crab, salmon and veggie wontons, green salad,
Sticky Sticky Tempeh, seasonal wontons and more.
10 am-5 pm Sa. $.
TOFU PALACE
Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885.
www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org
Tofu Tia, tofu breakfast, Toby’s Tofu Paté. OG/LG. 10
am-5 pm Sa. $.
UME GRILL
1905 Agate St. 541-844-2351
umegrill.com
Serving Japanese fusion, including mochi, skew-
ers, and BBQ sirloin. Some OG. Chi-chi dango
mochi made to order. Pick-up or take-out. 5:30
pm-9 pm Tu-Sa. V/MC/D. $-$$
VIVA! VEGETARIAN GRILL
International
BRUNO’S CHEF’S KITCHEN
4419 W. Commerce St. (Inside Space Age.)
689-0111.
Serving breakfast and lunch: Gyro breakfast pita,
biscuits and gravy, pastrami breakfast pita, falafel,
shawarma, cheeseburger, portobello pita and
more. Sides range from crinkle-cut fries to hummus
and tzatziki. Thai coffee and tea, cookies, coconut
ice cream and other treats. 7 am-5 pm M-F, 11 am-5
pm Sa. V/MC/D. $.
CAFE LUCKY NOODLE
207 E. 5th Ave. 484-4777
cafeluckynoodle.com
A locally owned, upbeat and contemporary global
noodle house that features Italian and Thai cuisine
on one dynamic menu. Award-winning specialty
cocktails, homemade pasta and gelato, espresso
and late night full dinner menu. Serving lunch, din-
ner and weekend continental brunch. Some OG/LG.
Wheelchair accessible. Lunch served 11 am-4 pm.
Dinner 4 pm-close daily. Brunch 9 am-2 pm Sa & Su.
“Lucky Hour” specials from 3 pm-6 pm M-W, 11 am-
midnight Th-F, 9 am-midnight Sa, 9 am-11 pm Su.
MC/V/AE. $$-$$$$
HOLY COW CAFÉ
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JUNG’S MONGOLIAN GRILL
4355 Commerce St., Suite 110. 344-7578.
All-you-can-eat stir-fried veggies, tofu, meats and
sauces. Beer and wine available. Wheelchair
accessible. Lunch 11:30 am-4 pm daily. Dinner 5-9
pm Su-Th, 5-10 pm F & Sa. V/MC/D/AE. $-$$.
KOHO BISTRO
Kesey Plaza, Broadway & Willamette.
Serving organic and raw entrées and desserts,
including “rawzagna,” zucchini noodles with mari-
nara, and raw cheesecake. 11 am-3 pm M-F plus
some evening and event hours.
12th & Willamette. 595-8482.
Grilled veggie dogs, soysages, vegan chees-
esteaks and tempeh ruebens. Gluten-free options.
Organic tea, coffee and juices. All vegan menu.
Some OG. 11 am-4 pm M-F. Cash only. $.
★ Best Food Cart, Second Place
2101 Bailey Hill Rd., Ste. L 541-684-8888
kohobistro.net
Urban/rustic fare with an international fl are,
prepared with a global infusion of techniques
showcasing local ingredients at a value-conscious
price. 11 am-2 pm Tu-F, 5-10 pm Tu-Th, 5-11 pm
F-Sa. AE/V/MC. $$$
RED FIVE HOTDOG COMPANY
WHOLE ENCHILADA
OFF THE WAFFLE
591 Willamette St. 541-517-0530
red5dogs.com
Serving all-Oregon beef hot dogs, with Northwest
sodas and potato chips. 18 different available con-
diments. Noon-4 pm, M-Th, 11:30 am-2 pm F. Cash
only. $-$$
Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885.
www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org
Serving enchiladas, rice and beans, nachos. 10
am-5 pm Sa. $.
2540 Willamette St. 515-6926
www.offthewaffle.com
Serving authentic liege waffles, a classic Belgian
treat. 7 am-8 pm Su-Th. 7 am-11 pm F-Sa. AE/D/V/
MC. $.
RAW LOVE
RED WAGON CREAMERY
2777 Friendly St. 337-0780
redwagoncreamery.com
Handcrafted artisan ice cream made with local,
seasonal flavors. Check web site for flavors and
hours. 12 pm-9 pm Tu-Su. $.
RENAISSANCE PIZZA
Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885.
www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org
Serving handmade pizza by the slice. 10 am-5 pm
Sa. $.
18 CHOW! Fall 2012
WYLIE’S FOOD CARTÉ
2836 W. 11th Ave. 731-9565.
Serving lunch and dinner: Organic chicken and
lamb skewers, Hawaiian shrimp plate, pita sand-
wiches. Vegetarian options. Some OG/LG. 11 am-6
pm M-F. $. Cash only.
Indian
EVERGREEN INDIAN CUISINE
1525 Franklin Blvd. 343-7944.
Serving lunch and dinner, traditional Indian dishes.
11:30 am-2:30 pm and 5 pm-9:30 pm daily. MC/V.
$$-$$$.
★ Best Mediterranean, Second Place
PAPAYAS ASIAN FOOD CATERING
228-0768 or 988-1828.
www.papayascatering.com
Specializing in Asian cuisine for catering events:
business luncheons, training, weddings, rehearsal
dinner, parties, etc. Sample lunch menu: Asian crunch
salad, teriyaki chicken, stir-fry noodles with vegeta-
bles, steamed rice, cookie tray. See website for a full
menu or email yuenlee@att.net for a free price quote
and menu ideas. MC/V/AE. $-$$.
RYE
444 E. 3rd Ave. 653-8509
facebook.com/ryeon3rd
Village food, meaning Old World cuisine in a New
world setting, some certified organic ingredients,
local produce. 4 pm-12 am M-Sa. AE/D/V/MC. $$$.
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DOUGH CO., THE
1337 Hilyard St. 485-7459.
www.doughco.com
Bakery-style kitchen serving 31 kinds of calzones
and warm cookies. Everything $6.25 or less.
Delivery until 3 am. 11 am-3 am daily. MC/V/AE/D. $.
754 E. 13th Ave. 342-6963.
Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner. Pacific Northwest
and northern Italian menu with local ingredients.
Homemade pastas, fresh seafood, organic meats,
produce from Excelsior Farm, desserts. Wine, beer,
microbrews, full bar. Outdoor patios, private seating
and meeting space available. Some OG/LG.
Wheelchair accessible. Breakfast 7 am-10 am.
Lunch 11:30 am-2 pm. Dinner 5 pm-10 pm daily.
Bistro/Lounge open until 11 pm daily. All major
cards. $$-$$$$.
IL POMODORO PIZZERIA
368 E. 40th Ave. 345-1134
New York style pizza and Italian dishes prepared
fresh daily, specialty pizzas, by the slice, paninis,
salad bar, ravioli, ziti, lasanga, kosher lamb
and chicken, some organic produce, vegetarian
options, local meats. 11 am-10 pm Su-Th, 11 am-11
pm F-Sa. $-$$$$.
IZZY’S PIZZA & BUFFET
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LA PERLA
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MAZZI’S ITALIAN FOOD
3377 E. Amazon Dr. 687-2252.
www.mazzis.com
Family owned, preparing the Italian-Sicilian favor-
ites of Papa and Mama Mazzi. Local products and
organic produce from Mazzi’s farm. Serving new
and old favorites in a comfortable, relaxed setting.
Northwest and Italian wines, microbrews, imported
beer. Outdoor seating. Dine in or take out. Some
OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. Dinner from 5 pm
daily. MC/V/AE. $$.
★ Best Italian, Second Place
NOLI ITALIAN CAFÉ
296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market). 686-9199.
Serving lunch, dinner: Original Italian food based
on Ligurian cuisine. Homemade sauce, dressing
and pasta. Family-oriented restaurant. Vegetarian
entrées. Some OG/LG. 11 am-7 pm M-Sa, 11 am-6
pm Su. All major cards. $$.
OLIVE GARDEN
1077 Valley River Dr. 349-8929.
Serving Italian lunches, dinners, vegetarian entrées,
wine, beer, microbrew, full bar. Take-out. 11 am-10 pm
Su-Th, 11 am-11 pm F-Sa. MC/V/AE/DC. $-$$.
IZAKAYA MEIJI COMPANY
345 Van Buren. 505-8804.
Japanese style tavern serving small plates, noo-
dles, cocktails, sake, desserts and more. 5 pm-
close. $$.
★ Best New Restaurant, Third Place
IZUMI SUSHI & GRILL
1044 Willamette St. 686-3504, kamitori10.com
Traditional Japanese cuisine, sushi including nigiri,
sashimi, and noodle dishes such as udon and soba.
11 am-2 pm, 5-9 pm M-Th, 11:30 am-2 pm, 5-9:30
pm F, 5-9:30 pm Sa. V/MC. $-$$.
MAME
541 Blair Blvd. 654-4378.
Oregon sushi; local produce; menu changes daily
— “sushi made by monkeys.” 5 pm-10 pm Tu-Th, 5
pm-11 pm F & Sa. AE/D/V/MC. $$-$$$.
word is :
Viva! Vegetarian Grill
will open a sit-down
café at the Eugene
Family YMCA, 2055
Patterson St., on Sept.
4. On top of the hot
sandwiches the cart
is known for, Viva!
is adding salads,
smoothies, fresh
juices, organic snacks,
deli sandwiches and
breakfast items to the
menu.
MISO
686 E. 13th Ave. 434-1001.
PIER SUSHI
720 S. A St., Spfd. 653-9469
Authentic Japanese cuisine using only the
freshest fi sh and local produce, vegetarian
entrees. 11:30 am-9 pm M-Sa, 4-9 pm Su. $.
SUSHI DOMO
CAFÉ SEOUL
1930 Franklin Blvd. 687-2122.
Serving lunch and dinner. Offering authentic, tradi-
tional Korean meals with Japanese and Chinese
dishes. Lots of vegetarian selections, lunch spe-
cials, take-out. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-9 pm
M-F, noon-9 pm Sa. MC/V. $-$$.
1020 Green Acres Rd. 343-0935.
2835 Oak St.
Sushi, yaki soba, nigiri, vegetarian selections and
more. Private dining room available. Wheelchair
accessible. Lunch 11 am-2 pm M-F. Dinner 4:30
pm-10 pm M-Sa. Oak St.: 10 am - close M-Sa. Some
cards. $-$$$.
★ Best Sushi Roll
KOREA HOUSE
SUSHI PURE
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296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market) 654-0608.
Serving lunch, dinner: Fresh sushi, traditional and
modern, with housemade special sauce on 15+
rolls. Sashimi, nigiri, fusion rolls, udon, donburi,
teriyaki, etc. Full bar, sake bar, Japanese beer and
wines. Closed Sundays. All major cards. $-$$$$.
★ Best Sushi Roll, Second Place
SUSHI STATION
1306 Hilyard St. 345-9555.
Serving lunch, dinner: Traditional Korean dishes
with some Japanese food. Steamed rice, soup and
kimchee with some meals. Vegetarian entrées.
Take-out. 11 am-8 pm M-F. MC/V. $-$$.
KOREAN CHINGU-BURGER LOVERS
NOODLE BOWL
860 Pearl St.
Serving authentic Korean food and pan-fried noo-
dle dishes. 11 am-9 pm.
SUSHI YA
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199 E. 5th Ave. #7. 484-1334.
Sushi on conveyor, made-to-order chef’s special rolls,
teriyaki, tempura, katsu, yakisoba and udon noodle
soup and more. 11:30 am-2:30 pm and 5 pm-10 pm
M-F, 5 pm-10 pm Sa. All major cards. $$-$$$.
Latin American
& Caribbean
SUSHI YA
EL JARRO AZUL
5 E. 8th Ave. 686-3464.
Serving lunch and dinner weekdays, dinners only on
weekends. Sushi, Japanese and Korean cuisines. Daily
sushi and kitchen specials. Wheelchair accessible.
Noon-2 pm M-F, 5 pm-10 pm nightly. MC/V/D. $$-$$$.
TOSHI’S RAMEN
1520 Pearl St. 683-7833
Serving lunch and dinner. Shoyu, miso and shio noo-
dles. Gyoza, fried rice, stir-fry, teriyaki chicken, cold
noodles, cold ramen salad. Vegetarian entrées. Take-
out. LG. Lunch 11 am-3 pm M-Sa. Dinner 5 pm-9 pm
M-Sa. Closed every third Sa of the month. V/MC. $-$$.
OX & FIN
Korean
105 Oakway Center. 302-3000.
oxandfin.com
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BRAILS RESTAURANT
CAFÉ ARI RANG
485 E. Broadway. 302-4542.
Conveniently located downtown on Broadway and
Franklin. Serving homemade dishes made by June.
Large selection of vegetarian entrees. Signature
dishes like kimchi, Meet the Pork and bi bim bob.
MC/V. 11 am-9:30 pm Su-F. $-$$.
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JOHNNY OCEAN’S GRILLE
114 Oakway Center. 342-7994.
Serving lunch and dinner in a Caribbean atmo-
sphere. Appetizers, steaks, hamburgers, chicken,
halibut, ahi, salmon, shrimp, sandwiches, includ-
ing veggie sandwich, fries, salads, pad Thai, curry
sauté, halibut fish tacos. All food prepared with
trans fat-free olive oil. Shakes, beer and wine.
Take-out. Outside seating. Some OG/LG. 11 am-9
pm M-Sa, 11:30 am-7 pm Su. MC/V. $$-$$$$.
LA OFICINA
1491 Willamette St. 338-4621.
Treat yourself and your taste buds to a culinary jour-
ney south of the border. Serving a unique mixture of
Latin American and Caribbean cuisine. Seafood,
vegetarian and vegan options available. Full bar fea-
turing a large selection of tequilas and hand-shaken
cocktails with Latino flair. Patio dining available.
Lunch 11:30 am-2:30 pm M-F. Dinner 5 pm-9 pm
M-Th, 5 pm-10 pm F & Sa. MC/V/D. $$.
RED AGAVE
454 Willamette St. 683-2206.
theredagave.com
Traditional recipes & modern flair from Latin America
featuring local, organic foods presented in an intimate
bistro setting. Craft, fresh-fruit cocktails and fabulous
wines from around the Latin world. Cantina Menu of
affordable dishes available anytime at the bar.
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