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Vegetarian options available. Family-style menu option (three course, fixed price) and a new drink menu com- ing soon. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 5 pm- late daily. MC/V/AE. $$$. ★ Best Mexican/Latin American, Second Place BURRITO GIRL LONCHES TO GO 7th Avenue & Chambers. 337-4791. Burritos, quesadillas, tacos. Vegetarian entrées. Everything under $5. 11 am-7 pm daily. No cards. See Food Carts SUNSET ISLAND CAFÉ 68 W. 29th Ave. 683-5458. Oakway Center. 424-6113. Serving lunch, dinner: Fajitas and Mexican favor- ites, full vegetarian menu, salads. Wine, beer, full bar. Reservations for 6+. Live music Th and Sa at 29th St. Take-out. 29th: 11 am-10 pm Sa-Th, 11 am-11 pm F. Oakway: 11 am-10 pm M-Th, 11 am-10:30 F & Sa, 11 am-10 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. ★ Best Mexican/Latin American 1050 Greenacres Rd. TACO LOCO 900 W. 7th Ave. 683-9171. Featuring a unique mixture of Latin American and Caribbean dishes steeped in tradition. Vegetarian and vegan friendly. Full bar specializing in margaritas and cocktails made from all natural juices. A large selection of tequilas available. Wheelchair accessi- ble. Lunch 11:30 am-2:30 pm M-F. Dinner 4:30 pm- close M-F. 11:30-close Sa. MC/V/D, no checks. $$. Mediterranean ALBEE’S N.Y. GYROS 391 W. 11th Ave. 344-0010. Falafel or beef/lamb mixed meat gyros, $6 with whatever you want: lettuce, tomatoes, onion, black olives, feta, pepperoncini, tzatziki sauce. N.Y. dogs available here, too: $4 with whatever you want. Also serving baklava and spanakopita. 11 am-10 pm M-Sa. No cards. $. CAFÉ GLENDI 296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market). 485-3391. Serving lunch, dinner: Tasty selections of Greek/ Mediterranean dishes including moussaka, chicken and lamb souvlaki, spanakopita and fresh salmon as well as vegetarian dishes. Phone orders. Take-out. Catering. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-7 pm M-Sa, 11 am-6 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. CAFÉ SORIAH 384 W. 13th Ave. 342-4410. Serving lunch, dinner: Mediterranean, international and Northwest cuisine. Lamb, chicken, seafood, vegetarian specialties, salads. Wine, beer, micro- brews, full bar. Reservations. Take-out. Some OG/ LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-2 pm M-F, 5 pm-10 pm Su-Th, 5 pm-11 pm F-Sa. MC/V/AE. $$$$. ★ Best Mediterranean, Third Place CASABLANCA MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT 296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market). 342-3885. Serving lunch, dinner: Vegetarian, chicken and lamb dishes from the Middle East. Counter service. Take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 10 am-6 pm daily. V/MC. $$. CASPIAN MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT 863 E. 13th Ave. 683-7800. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner all day: Roasted eggplant dishes, falafel, gyros, feta salad, burritos, Philly steak, taco salad, vegan soup and more vegetar- ian entrées. Take-out. Wheelchair accessible. 8 am-8: 30 pm Su-Th, 8 am-2:30 am F & Sa. MC/V/D. $. GREEK PARADISE 65 Division Ave., Suite M. 684-5000. Greek, Mediterranean and American dishes. Gyros, falafel, shish kabobs, chicken kabobs, Greek salad, breakfast served all day. Lunch and dinner spe- cials, Philly cheese steaks and more. Banquet/ meeting room. 8 am-9 pm daily. MC/V. $$. POPPI’S ANATOLIA See Indian Mexican BURRITO AMIGOS 1136 Hwy. 99 N. 461-8880. 1239 Alder St. 2445 Hilyard St. 868-1528. 1333 W. 6th Ave. 338-9190. 1600 Coburg Rd. 868-0908. 201 42nd St., Springfield. 746-7279. 3000 Gateway Mall, Springfield. 743-0103. In front of Jerry’s Home Improvement Centers, Eugene and Springfield. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Specializing in burritos (meat or vegetarian, breakfast), tacos, taco salad, chili verde, tostadas, quesadillas and many vegetarian items. Espresso and coffee at drive- thrus. Speedy service. Take-out. Some LG. Wheelchair accessible at Hilyard and Coburg loca- tions. 6:30 am-9 pm M-Sa, 8:30 am-8 pm Su. MC/V/ AE/D. $. BURRITO BOY TAQUERIA 943 River Rd. 689-7970. 30 W. 10th Ave. 344-5856. 510 E. Broadway. 344-8070. 2511 W. 11th Ave. 338-4219. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Breakfast burri- tos, burritos, tacos, carne asada, carnitas, chile verde lengua, vegetarian entrées, Mexican waters. Take-out. LG. River Road: 7 am-9 pm daily. 10th Ave: 7 am-5 pm daily. Broadway: 7 am-11 pm daily. 11th Ave: 7 am-10 pm daily. No checks. $. ★ Best Cheap Eats, Second Place chow.eugeneweekly.com CHAPALA MEXICAN RESTAURANT CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL 460 Coburg Rd. 687-5220. 11 am-10 pm daily. DON JUAN’S FAMILY MEXICAN RESTAURANT 2650 River Rd. 689-5821. Fax 461-2757. Serving lunch, dinner: Guadalajara-style cooking, chicken carnitas, chile Colorado and verde, vegetar- ian entrées. Wine, beer, full bar. Banquet facilities. Take-out. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-10 pm M-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F-Sa. MC/V/AE/DC. $-$$. EL CHARRO 4712 Royal Ave. 688-3642. Serving chicken fajitas, chile rellenos, tamales, tostadas, carne asada, nachos, seafood, vegetari- an entrées and more. Full bar. Take-out. OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-9 pm M-Th, 11 am-10 pm F & Sa, 11:30 am-9 pm Su. MC/V/DC/D. $$. EL JARRO AZUL 764 Blair Blvd. 344-0650. Formerly Los Jarritos. Serving lunch and dinner: Chicken, beef, pork, vegetarian and seafood entrées. All made with homemade sauces and spices. Salvadoran specialties. Wine, beer, margaritas and a big selection of tequilas. Take-out, reservations requested for 6+. Specials every day. LG. 11 am-9 pm M-Sa, 3:30-9 pm Su. MC/V/AE/DC. $-$$. EL KIOSCO RESTAURANT 65-Q Division St. 689-5688. 1909 S. A St., Springfield. 741-2005. Serving lunch, dinner: Southern California-style Mexican cooking, quesadilla suprema, vegetarian entrées, no lard or MSG. Wine, beer, full bar. Catering available to businesses and parties. Take- out. 11 am-9 pm M-Th, 11 am-10 pm F & Sa, noon-9 pm Su. MC/V. $$. EL KORA 3007 N. Delta Hwy. #202. 654-0218 Classic Mexican and seafood menu. Wine and beer aplenty too. Vegetarian options available, local produce used. 10 am-9 pm M-F, 10 am-10pm Sa & Su. Lunch specials 10 am-4 pm daily. Live music 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Sa. AE/D/V/MC. $-$$$ EL PATO VERDE TAQUERIA 682 E. 13th Ave. 686-9700. Since 2002 this owner-operated restaurant has been serving Northwest Mexican food: Al pastor (marinated pork), carne asada (steak), homemade salsas, sauces, homemade vegetarian beans and rice, tacos, quesadillas and burritos. Catering. 11 am-9 pm M-F, 11 am-8 pm Sa. V/D. $. EL SUPER BURRITO 2566 Willamette St. 485-0619 Serving traditional Mexican fare, including burritos, tamales, tortas, and specialty plates. Lots of vege- tarian options available. 8:30 am-8:30 pm M-F, 9 am-8:30 pm Sa & Su. MC/V. $. EL TORITO RESTAURANT 1003 Valley River Way. 683-7294. Serving lunch, dinner, Sunday breakfast menu: From scratch kitchen featuring different regions of Mexico. Catering and banquets. Full bar. Half price appetizers in cantina 4 pm-8 pm M-F. Taquerita Tuesday 99 cent tacos in Cantina only. Kids eat free with adult entrées Saturdays until 3 pm. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-9:30 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10 pm F & Sa. All major cards. $$. JALISCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT 3095 W. 11th Ave. 485-8636. Serving lunch, dinner: Mexican cooking, some vegetarian entrées. Friendly staff. Wine, beer, mixed drinks. Fast service with a smile. Reservations for 6+. Banquet room. Take-out. LG. 11 am-10 pm daily. MC/V/D. $$. LA BUFA TAQUERIA 45 E. 8th Ave. 344-4001. Steamed tacos (tacos al vapor), burritos, choice of beef or pork. Espresso. Vegetarian and breakfast options. 8 am-2 pm M-F, 9 am-5 pm Sa. LA OFICINA See Latin American & Caribbean LAS MORENAS 585 River Rd. 463-1389. Serving authentic Mexican food, lunch and dinner. 10 am-8 pm daily. No cards. $. LOS DOS AMIGOS HACIENDA 4730 Village Plaza Loop. 686-8455. Serving lunch and dinner. 11 am-10 pm Su-Th, 11 am-11 pm F & Sa. MC/V. LOS FAROLES TAQUERIA 355 S. A St., Spfd. 988-2041 Mexican cuisine, menudo served on weekends, indoor/outdoor seating, delivery & takeout avail- able. 7 am-9 pm M-F, 8 am-9 pm Sa, 8 am-4 pm Su. AE/V/MC. $. MEMO’S 737 Main St., Springfield. 747-8617. Family-oriented Mexican cuisine. Full bar. 11 am-9 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10 pm F & Sa. V/MC/D. $-$$$. MI TIERRA 632 Blair Blvd. 743-0779. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Authentic Mexican dishes, freshly prepared. Lunch combo specials from $4.99. Tamales, veggie burrito, fish tacos, seafood soup, breakfast burritos, chorizo with eggs, fajitas, whole fish combos. Open daily until 9 pm. Cash only. $-$$. ★ Best Mexican, Third Place MISSION MEXICAN RESTAURANT 610 E. Broadway. 686-8226. Serving lunch, dinner, weekend breakfast: Full array of authentic Mexican food, family recipes, vegetarian options. Full bar, fireside patio seating, video poker and big screen HD TVs. Late night specials, catering, party trays to go. Pony Express delivery. Phone in drive through. Office and private parties. Student specials. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-close Su-Tu, 11 am-2 am W-Sa. MC/V/AE. $-$$. MUCHO GUSTO MEXICAN KITCHEN 67 Oakway Center. Valley River Center. www.muchogusto.info Serving lunch and dinner daily, featuring: burritos, tacos, salads and tostadas with choice of pork, beef, chicken, tofu or Alaskan cod. Kids’ meals. Mexican beer and margaritas. Take-out. Outside dining. For catering, call 912-9091. Oakway: 11 am-9 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10 pm F-Sa. VRC: 11 am-8 pm Su-Th, 11 am-9 pm F & Sa. V/MC. $. NACHO’S HEALTHY MEXICAN 1190 City View St. 485-6595. Serving lunch, dinner: Chile verde, more than 15 styles of nachos, fresh chile rellenos, vegetarian entrées, tostada salad, grilled chicken taco salad, fajitas, lard-free pinto and black beans, homemade salsas. Wine, beer, cocktails and 27 different mar- garitas. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-9:30 pm Su-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F & Sa. MC/V/AE/D. $$. PLAZA LATINA TAQUERIA 1333 W. 7th Ave. 541-344-6101 Authentic Mexican food. D/V/MC. $. RANCHITO GRILL 1537 Mohawk Blvd., Spfd. 747-6024. Serving Mexican food, lunch and dinner, featuring homemade flour and corn tortillas. 11 am-9 pm M-Th, 11 am-10 pm Fri, noon-10 pm Sa, noon-9 pm Su. V/MC/D. $-$$. SUPER TACO 3666 W. 11th Ave., Space C. 344-8198. Serving brunch, lunch, dinner: Authentic Mexican fast food. Burritos, tacos, super nachos, tamales, tortas, chimichanga, flan and much more. Vegetarian options. 10 am-9 pm daily. All major cards. $. TACO LOCO See Latin American & Caribbean TIO PEPE 1041 River Rd. 689-4533. Serving lunch, dinner: Carne tampiquena (rice, beans, guacamole, bacon and plantains), shrimp Costa Azul, enchiladas Puerto Vallarta (crab and shrimp), vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer, full bar. Take-out. 11 am-9 pm, daily. MC/V. $$. TORERO’S MEXICAN FAMILY RESTAURANT 5705 Main St., Springfield. 746-3766. Serving lunch and dinner, traditional Mexican spe- cialties. 11 am-9 pm M-F, 11 am-10 pm Sa & Su. V/ MC/AE. $$. Microbrew HOP VALLEY BREWING COMPANY 980 Kruse Way, Springfield. 744-3330. 11 am-2 am daily. MCMENAMIN’S EAST 19TH STREET CAFÉ 1485 E. 19th Ave. 342-4025. Serving lunch, dinner and pub fare: Hamburgers, Gardenburgers, hot sandwiches, pizza, calzones, fries and soups. Their own Edgefield wines available bottled or by the glass; beer; 15 microbrews on tap, featuring McMenamin’s ales. Pool, darts, snooker and pinball. Take-out. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-1 am M-Sa, noon-midnight Su. MC/V/AE/D. $-$$. MCMENAMIN’S HIGH STREET BREWERY & CAFÉ Tears salad included). Full bar. Outdoor seating. 11 am-10 pm M-Th, 11 am-11 pm F & Sa, 5 pm-10 pm Su. 1243 High St. 345-4905. Serving lunch, dinner: Hot sandwiches, pastas, salads, hamburgers, fries, vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer, 12 McMenamin’s microbrews on tap plus five others. Outdoor seating available. Take-out. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-1 am M-Sa, noon-mid- night Su. Minors till 9 pm. MC/V/AE/D. $-$$. CHEF BECKY 510-0326. www.chefbecky.com Delivering dinner. Customized, gourmet meals, delivered by personal chef Becky. Prepared from scratch, just for you, using top quality ingredients. Organic meals available. Sample menus available online. Some OG. No cards. $$$$. MCMENAMIN’S NORTH BANK DAVIS’ RESTAURANT & BAR 22 Club Rd. 343-5622. Serving burgers, pastas, fish and chips, prime rib, hot and cold sandwiches, salads, salmon and appetizers for lunch and dinner. Vegetarian entrées. Wine, full bar and microbrews, featuring McMenamin’s ales. Deck seating along the Willamette River. Take-out. Smoking on patio. LG. 11 am-11 pm Su-Th, 11 am-midnight F & Sa. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. MC/V/AE/DC. $-$$$. SAM BOND’S GARAGE 407 Blair Blvd. 431-6603. New menu offerings, plus organic pizza by the slice, mixed green salad from local organic farms. Full bar. Beer garden. Live entertainment nightly. Chosen as one of the best bars in America by Esquire magazine. OG/LG. Open 4 pm ‘til late daily. MC/V. $-$$. Northwest 94 W. Broadway. 485-1124. Seasonal cuisine in a comfortable, elegant down- town space. Sandwiches, salads, dinner specials, burgers, specialty cocktails, house desserts and more. Full and half orders of nearly all dishes. All major cards. $-$$$. FIELD TO TABLE CATERING Farmers’ Market, 8th & Oak. 912-6268. fieldtotablecatering.com Seasonal, market-driven menus using local ingredi- ents. 9 am-4 pm every other Saturday through April. $$-$$$$. GLENWOOD RESTAURANTS, INC. See Cafés GO HEALTHY CAFÉ 3802 W. 11th Ave. 683-3164. Quick serve, healthy food: sandwiches, burritos, bowls, quesadillas, kids’ menu. Fresh, local, organic, vegan options. Some OG/LG. 11 am-6 pm M-F, 11 am-5 pm Sa & Su. MC/V/D. $. AGATE ALLEY BISTRO & BAR HOLY COW RESTAURANT 1461 E. 19th Ave. 485-8887 2645 Willamette St. 541-653-8563 agatealleylaboratory.com Neighborhood bistro/bar offering distinctive Pacific Northwest entrées, small plates, sandwiches and thin crust pizzas with subtle Asian and Hispanic influences infused into the mix. Weekend breakfast. Signature cocktails and local beers. All organic produce and hormone-free meat. Daily specials. Taco Tuesday, Acoustic Corner Wednesday and Drink Wheel Thursday. Some OG/LG. 4 pm-1 am M, 11 am-1 am Tu-Fri, 8 am-1 am Sa-Su. All major credit cards. $$-$$$. 2621 Willamette St. 852-4659 holycowcafe.com All organic, flexitarian menu from around the world, Vedic Indian cuisine, Middle Eastern, South American including arroz con pollo, salads, soups, specialty dishes featuring fish tacos w/locally caught fish, Veggie Volcano, Magic Island and more, coffee, chai, local organic beers and Kombucha on tap, organic wines, homemade Conscious Confections baked good, glu- ten-free and kid-friendly options available. 11 am-10 pm daily. All major cards. $ ★ Best Place to Take Vegetarians, Third Place ★ Best New Restaurant, Third Place AGATE ALLEY’S LABORATORY 2645 Willamette St. 541-653-8563 agatealleylaboratory.com New, innovative Northwest fare with worldly influ- ences. Featuring full bar with signature cocktails, second wine list with wines $25 or less. Rotating menu, banquet facility on site. All major credit cards. $$-$$$. AX BILLY GRILL & SPORTS BAR See American B 2 WINE BAR 2794 Shadow View Dr. 505-8909. b2winebar.com Over 60 wines, featuring Oregon wineries. Full bar with local micros and domestic beers. Appetizers, entrées and desserts. Live music on Saturdays. Outdoor seating. Some OG/LG. 12pm-10pm M-Th, 12pm-12am F-Sa, 3pm-9pm Su. All major cards. $$. CAFÉ 440 440 Coburg Road. (Coburg Station) 505-8493. cafe440eugene.com Serving lunch, dinner: “Northwest comfort food with a little attitude.” Salads, sandwiches, Knee Deep Farms all-natural burgers with regular or sweet potato fries, salmon fish and chips, fried chicken, mac and cheese and more. Full bar, local beer on tap, wine. Outdoor seating. Some OG/LG. 11 am-10 pm M-Sa. MC/V. $$-$$$. CAFÉ YUMM The Meridian, 1801 Willamette St. 686-YUMM. Oakway Center, 130 Oakway Center. 465-YUMM. On Broadway, 730 East Broadway. 344-YUMM. North Delta Center, 1005 Green Acres Rd. 684- YUMM. The Crossroads, 3340 Gateway Rd., Springfield. 747-YUMM. Sacret Heart at RiverBend, 3333 RiverBend Dr., Springfield. 736-YUMM. 456 CharneltonSt. 683-9866. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. “Soul satisfying ... Deeply nourishing®” Yumm! Bowls®, soup, chicken, turkey, organic, salads, Yumm! Wrappits, sandwich- es, salmon burgers. Savory sauces and dressings. Extensive vegan, vegetarian ingredients. Wine, beer, juice, coffee and tea. Take-out. Event catering. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. Recipient of the LEED Gold Standard for retail (the first in Oregon!). The Meridian, Oakway Center: 10 am-8 pm Mon-Sat, 11 am-6 pm Sun. North Delta Center: 10 am-8 pm Mon- Sat, 11 am-7 pm Sun. On Broadway: 10 am-9 pm daily. The Crossroads: 10 am-9 pm Mon-Sat, 10 am-8 pm Sun. RiverBend: 10 am-10 pm M-F, 11 am-3 pm Sa-Su. MC/V. $. ★ Best Cheap Eats ★ Best Place to Take Vegetarians, Second Place CAFÉ ZENON 898 Pearl St. 684-4000. Recently reopened under the ownership of Ibrahim Hamide (Café Soriah) with a menu that mixes new dishes with favorites from the old Zenon (Thai Tiger HUMBLE BEAGLE PUB 2435 Hilyard St. www.thehumblebeaglepub.com Serving dinner in a warm and cozy atmosphere: burgers, fresh fish, meat, vegetarian and vegan entrées, salads and dessert. Seasonal menu features local and sustainably harvested ingredients. Six beers on tap, plus extensive selection of bottled beer and wine. 5 pm-10 pm Su-Th, 5 pm-11 pm F & Sa. MC/V/D. $-$$$. KING ESTATE RESTAURANT & WINE BAR 80854 Territorial Rd. 685-5189. www.kingestate.com Serving lunch and dinner, with wine tastings and tours daily. Pizzettas, seafood, salads, Knee Deep Ranch beef and more Northwest specialties. Reservations recommended. 11 am-9 pm daily. $$-$$$$ ★ Best Winery LAVELLE CLUB ROOM AT THE MARKET 296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market). 338-9875. lavellevineyards.com Serving appetizers, entrées and nightly specials W-F after 5. The Club Room is the satellite location of the family-owned vineyard in Elmira. Wine tasting every day until 5 pm. Live music Th & F, 6 pm-9 pm. Some OG/LG. Noon-6 pm Sa-Tu, 3 pm-9 pm W-F. MC/V. $$-$$$$. MAC’S AT THE VET’S CLUB 1626 Willamette St. 344-8600. Whiskey cured prime rib, steaks, chicken, seafood, sandwiches, appetizers, beer, wine and cocktails. Open to the public. All ages until 9 pm. Live music W-Sa, free W & Th. Low cover F & Sa. Reservations accepted. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 4 pm-10 pm Tu; 4 pm-11 pm W; 4 pm-1 am Th; 4 pm-2:30 am F & Sa.. MC/V/AE/D. $$. MARCHE & LE BAR 296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market) 342-3612 Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, elegant dining room menu or casual bar menu and cocktails feat. local, organic, seasonal ingredients w/French flair, menus change w/seasons, wood- fired oven, exhibition kitchen, catering, vegetarian options, wine, beer, full bar, patio seating, reserva- tions. 8:30 am-12 am M-Sa, 8 am-12 am Su. All major cards. $$$-$$$$. MARCHE MUSEUM CAFE Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, UO 346-6440 Seasonally changing menu, breakfast pastries, granola, soup, panini, sandwiches, salads, des- serts, wine by the glass, beer, take-out, box lunch- es & catering available. 8:30 am- 4 pm Tu, Th & F, 8:30 am- 7 pm W, 11 am-4 pm Sa-Su. All major cards. $. OAK STREET SPEAKEASY 915 Oak St. 284-4000 oakstreetspeakeasy.com Serving upscale bar food using as much local, organic ingredients as possible, naturally raised local meats, dairy free and gluten-free options available, vegetarian and vegan options as well, no deep-fried food. 8 pm-2 am Tu-Sa. V/M/AE. $ OREGON ELECTRIC STATION 27 E. 5th Ave. 485-4444. Serving lunch, dinner: Steaks, prime rib, seafood, pasta, vegetarian entrées, salads, desserts. Wine, beer, microbrews, full bar. Reservations. Some OG/ LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30 am-midnight M-F, 4:30 pm-midnight Sa-Su. All major cards. $$$$. OUR DAILY BREAD RESTAURANT 88170 Territorial Rd., Veneta. 935-4921. www.ourdailybreadrestaurant.com A full Northwest dining experience featuring hand- crafted, regional cuisine, fine local wines and micro- brews in a family owned and operated restaurant. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Specializing in private parties and hosting special events. Catering available. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 7 am-3 pm M & Tu, 7 am-8 pm W-Sa, 10 am-8 pm Su. MC/V/D. $-$$$$. SIXTH STREET GRILL 55 W. 6th Ave. 485-2961. An exceptional selection of northwest cuisine, cocktails, beer and wine served to you in an invit- ing atmosphere. 11 am-10 pm M-Th, 11 am-11 pm F, 8 am- 11 pm Sa, 8 am-10 pm Su. All major cards. $$-$$$. ★ Best Burger & Brew Special, Second Place SKINNER’S GREAT STEAKS, CHOPS AND SEAFOOD 66 E. 6th Ave. (inside the Hilton). 342-6658. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: A casual Northwestern steak restaurant featuring certified Angus beef brand, regionally grown pork and lamb and Northwest seafood. Farm-to-Table Sunday brunch 10 am-2pm on Sundays. Wheelchair accessi- ble. 6:30 am-10 pm daily. All cards. $$-$$$$. SWEETWATERS ON THE RIVER Valley River Inn, 1000 Valley River Way. 743-1000. www.valleyriverinn.com Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, Champagne Sunday Brunch. Seasonal menu selections; entrees, salads, soups, desserts. Specialty drinks, wine flights, beer selections; lounge with full spirits. Reservations rec- ommended for dinner and Sunday brunch. LG. Wheelchair accessible. M-Sa 6:30 am-11:00 am, 11:30- 2 pm; 5:30 pm-9:30 pm; Su 7:30 am-2 pm, 5:30 pm-9:30 pm. All cards. $$$-$$$$. WILD DUCK CAFE 1419 Villard St. 485-3825 Featuring full service of Pacific Northwest cuisine using fresh local ingredients from Oregon farms and local natural providers, casual dining feat. classic favorites from the previous Wild Duck, glu- ten-free options. AE/V/MC. 8 am-12 am Su-Th, 8 am-1:30 pm F-Sa. $$. WILLIE’S RESTAURANT 252 Pearl St. 541-343-8474 campbellhouse.com Pacific Northwest cuisine, including lamb, pasta, quail, salads, steak, and crab. Pull wine list. Homemade sauces, daily fresh fish. Some veggie options. LG. Box lunches available. 5 pm-9pm Tu-Sat. All major cards. $-$$$$ Pacific Rim HODGEPODGE 2190 W. 11th Ave. 484-6300 Serving lunch and dinner: good food fast, teriyaki chicken. Catering. Eat in, take-out, drive through. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-10 pm daily. MC/V. $. JAIL, THE 490 E. Broadway. 343-8700. Student-approved BBQ and teriyaki joint. Police officers and fire department frequent this place as well. Huge portions! Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-11 pm M-Sa. Some cards. $. KONA CAFÉ See Barbecue RING OF FIRE & LAVA LOUNGE 1099 Chambers St. 344-6475. Serving a business lunch menu 11 am-4 pm M-Sa, Happy Hour 4 pm-6 pm and dinner seven days a week: A variety of foods found along the Pacific Rim, especially spicy Thai cuisine. Vegetarian entrees available. Lounge features wine, beer, microbrews and specialty cocktails. Reservations recommended. Catering and take-out. Some OG/ LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-11 pm M-Sa, noon–10 pm Su. MC/V. $$. 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 chick- en and Kalua pork. New huli huli chicken sandwich and wraps coming soon. Wheelchair accessible. W. 3rd: 11 am-4 pm M-F. Other locations: 11 am-9 pm daily. MC/V/AE. $-$$. CHOW! Fall 2012 19
