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Chow! R E S TA U R A N T SUSHI YA 5 E. 8th Ave. 686-3464. Serving lunch & dinner weekdays, dinners only on weekends. Sushi, Japanese & Korean cuisines. Daily sushi & kitchen specials. Wheelchair accessible. Noon- 2pm M-F, 5pm-10pm nightly. MC/V/D. $$-$$$. TOKYO RAMEN 1733 Pearl St. 515-6176. Quick service, daily specials for dine-ins. Healthy & homemade, no MSG. Chicken is non-caged, stress- free & no added hormones. Customize any dish. High school students get a discount, & students can receive extra noodles for free on certain dishes. Bubble tea available. 11am-8pm Mo-Sa. D/V/MC. $$. TOKYO TONKATSU 201 W. Broadway. Striving to create the MOST healthy & customer- pleasing food. Using high-quality products. Similar to famous Japanese tonkatau taste. Vegetarian & salad options. Everything homemade. New atmosphere, quiet environment. Wine & beer. 11am-9pm Mo-Sa. D/V/MC. $$. TOSHI’S RAMEN LISTINGS Latino flair. Patio dining available. Lunch 11:30am- 2:30pm M-F. Dinner 5pm-9pm M-Th, 5pm-10pm F & Sa. MC/V/D. $$. PUPUSERIA JUANITA 625 W. 1st Ave. 606-4766. Original El Salvadorian papusas, giant delicious bur- ritos. 9am-7pm daily. Cash only. $. SUNSET ISLAND CAFÉ 1050 Greenacres Rd. TACO LOCO 900 W. 7th Ave. 683-9171. Featuring a unique mixture of Latin American & Caribbean dishes steeped in tradition. Vegetarian & vegan friendly. Full bar specializing in margaritas & cocktails made from all natural juices. A large selec- tion of tequilas available. Wheelchair accessible. Lunch 11:30am-2:30pm M-F. Dinner 4:30pm-close M-F. 11:30-close Sa. MC/V/D, no checks. $$. Mediterranean ALBEE’S N.Y. GYROS 391 W. 11th Ave. 344-0010. Falafel or beef/lamb mixed meat gyros, $6 w/ whatever you want: lettuce, tomatoes, onion, black olives, feta, pepperoncini, tzatziki sauce. N.Y. dogs available here, too: $4 w/whatever you want. Also serving baklava & spanakopita. 11am- 10pm M-Sa. No cards. $. Korean CAFÉ GLENDI 485 E. Broadway. 302-4542. Conveniently located downtown on Broadway & Franklin. Serving homemade dishes made by June. Large selection of vegetarian entrees. Signature dishes like kimchi, Meet the Pork & bi bim bob. MC/V. 11am-9:30pm Su-F. $-$$. CAFÉ SEOUL 1930 Franklin Blvd. 687-2122. Serving lunch & dinner. Offering authentic, tradi- tional Korean meals w/Japanese & Chinese dishes. Lots of vegetarian selections, lunch specials, take- out. Wheelchair accessible. 11am-9pm M-F, noon- 9pm Sa. MC/V. $-$$. KOREA HOUSE 1306 Hilyard St. 345-9555. Serving lunch, dinner: Traditional Korean dishes w/ some Japanese food. Steamed rice, soup & kim- chee w/some meals. Vegetarian entrées. Take-out. 11am-8pm M-F. MC/V. $-$$. KOREAN CHINGU-BURGER LOVERS See Burgers NOODLE BOWL 860 Pearl St. Serving authentic Korean food & pan-fried noodle dishes. 11am-9pm. ★ BEST KOREAN SUSHI YA See Japanese Latin American & Caribbean EL JARRO AZUL 296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market). 485-3391. Serving lunch, dinner: Tasty selections of Greek/ Mediterranean dishes including moussaka, chicken & lamb souvlaki, spanakopita & fresh salmon as well as vegetarian dishes. Phone orders. Take-out. Catering. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11am-7pm M-Sa, 11am-6pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. CAFÉ SORIAH 384 W. 13th Ave. 342-4410. Serving lunch, dinner: Mediterranean, international & Northwest cuisine. Lamb, chicken, seafood, veg- etarian specialties, salads. Wine, beer, microbrews, full bar. Reservations. Take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11am-2pm M-F, 5pm-10pm Su-Th, 5pm-11pm F-Sa. MC/V/AE. $$$$. CASPIAN MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT 863 E. 13th Ave. 683-7800. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner all day: Roasted eggplant dishes, falafel, gyros, feta salad, burritos, Philly steak, shawarma, vegan soup & more vege- tarian entrées. Take-out. Wheelchair accessible. 8:30 am-midnight Su-Tu, 8:30am-2:30am W-Sa. MC/V/D. $. DALIA ON BROADWAY 898 Pearl St. 345-8232. Lebanese & other Fertile Crescent-area cuisine. Vegetarian, chicken & lamb dishes; some banquet seating. 11 am-9 pm M-Sa. GREEK PARADISE 65 Division Ave., Suite M. 684-5000. Greek, Mediterranean & American dishes. Gyros, falafel, shish kabobs, chicken kabobs, Greek salad, breakfast served all day. Lunch & dinner specials, Philly cheese steaks & more. Banquet/meeting room. 8am-9pm daily. MC/V. $$. POPPI’S ANATOLIA See Indian See Mexican Mexican JOHNNY OCEAN’S GRILLE BURRITO AMIGOS 114 Oakway Center. 342-7994. Serving lunch & 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 w/trans fat-free olive oil. Shakes, beer & wine. Take-out. Outside seating. Some OG/LG. 11am-9pm M-Sa, 11:30am-7pm Su. MC/V. $$-$$$$. 1136 Hwy. 99 N. 461-8880. 1239 Alder St. 2445 Hilyard St. 868-1528. 1333 W. 6th Ave. 338- 9190. 1600 Coburg Rd. 868-0908. 201 42nd St., Spfd. 746-7279. 3000 Gateway Mall, Spfd. 743- 0103. In front of Jerry’s Home Improvement Centers, Eugene & Spfd. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Specializing in burritos (meat or vegetarian, breakfast), tacos, taco salad, chili verde, tostadas, quesadillas & many vegetarian items. Espresso & coffee at drive-thrus. Speedy service. Take-out. Some LG. Wheelchair accessible at Hilyard & Coburg locations. 6:30am- 9pm M-Sa, 8:30am-8pm Su. MC/V/AE/D. $. LA OFICINA 1491 Willamette St. 338-4621. Treat yourself & your taste buds to a culinary journey south of the border. Serving a unique mixture of Latin American & Caribbean cuisine. Seafood, vegetarian & vegan options available. Full bar featuring a large selection of tequilas & hand-shaken cocktails w/ EL TORITO RESTAURANT SUPER TACO AGATE ALLEY’S LABORATORY 943 River Rd. 689-7970. 30 W. 10th Ave. 344-5856. 510 E. Broadway. 344-8070. 2511 W. 11th Ave. 338-4219. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Breakfast burri- tos, burritos, tacos, carne asada, carnitas, chile verde lengua, vegetarian entrées, Mexican waters. Take-out. LG. River Road: 7am-9pm daily. 10th Ave: 7am-5pm daily. Broadway: 7am-11pm daily. 11th Ave: 7am-10pm daily. No checks. $. 1003 Valley River Way. 683-7294. Serving lunch, dinner, Sunday breakfast menu: From scratch kitchen featuring different regions of Mexico. Catering & banquets. Full bar. Half price appetizers in cantina 4pm-8pm M-F. Taquerita Tuesday 99 cent tacos in Cantina only. Kids eat free w/adult entrées Saturdays until 3pm. Wheelchair accessible. 11am- 9:30pm Su-Th, 11am-10pm F & Sa. All major cards. $$. 3666 W. 11th Ave., Space C. 344-8198. Serving brunch, lunch, dinner: Authentic Mexican fast food. Burritos, tacos, super nachos, tamales, tortas, chimichanga, flan & much more. Vegetarian options. 10am-9pm daily. All major cards. $. 2645 Willamette St. 653-8653. agatealleylaboratory.com New, innovative Northwest fare w/worldly influ- ences. Featuring full bar w/signature cocktails, second wine list w/wines $25 or less. Rotating menu, banquet facility on site. All major credit cards. $$-$$$. JALISCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT TIO PEPE ★ BEST CHEAP EATS 1520 Pearl St. 683-7833 Serving lunch & dinner. Shoyu, miso & shio noodles. Gyoza, fried rice, stir-fry, teriyaki chicken, cold noodles, cold ramen salad. Vegetarian entrées. Take-out. LG. Lunch 11am-3pm M-Sa. Dinner 5pm-9pm M-Sa. Closed every third Sa of the month. V/MC. $-$$. CAFÉ ARI RANG BURRITO BOY TAQUERIA BURRITO GIRL 7th Avenue & Chambers. 337-4791. Burritos, quesadillas, tacos. Vegetarian entrées. Everything under $5. 11am-7pm daily. No cards. CHAPALA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 68 W. 29th Ave. 683-5458. Oakway Center. 424-6113. Serving lunch, dinner: Fajitas & Mexican favorites, full vegetarian menu, salads. Wine, beer, full bar. Reservations for 6+. Live music Th & Sa at 29th St. Take-out. 29th: 11am-10pm Sa-Th, 11am-11pm F. Oakway: 11am-10pm M-Th, 11am-10:30 F & Sa, 11am-10pm Su. MC/V. $-$$. ★ BEST MEXICAN/LATIN AMERICAN CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL 3095 W. 11th Ave. 485-8636. Serving lunch, dinner: Mexican cooking, some vegetarian entrées. Friendly staff. Wine, beer, mixed drinks. Fast service w/a smile. Reservations for 6+. Banquet room. Take-out. LG. 11am-10pm daily. MC/V/D. $$. LA OFICINA See Latin American & Caribbean LAS MORENAS 585 River Rd. 463-1389. Serving authentic Mexican food, lunch & dinner. 10am-8pm daily. No cards. $. LONCHES TO GO See Food Carts LOS DOS AMIGOS HACIENDA 460 Coburg Rd. 687-5220. 11am-10pm daily. 4730 Village Plaza Loop. 686-8455. Serving lunch & dinner. 11am-10pm Su-Th, 11am- 11pm F & Sa. MC/V. DON JUAN’S FAMILY MEXICAN RESTAURANT LOS FAROLES TAQUERIA 2650 River Rd. 689-5821. Fax 461-2757. Serving lunch, dinner: Guadalajara-style cooking, chicken carnitas, chile Colorado & verde, vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer, full bar. Banquet facilities. Take- out. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11am-10pm M-Th, 11am-10:30pm F-Sa. MC/V/AE/DC. $-$$. DOS BANDERAS 94 W. Broadway. 912-0602. Delicious Mexican standards. LP. 10am-10pm M-W, 10am-2am Th-Sa. Cash only. $. EL CHARRO 4712 Royal Ave. 688-3642. Serving chicken fajitas, chile rellenos, tamales, tostadas, carne asada, nachos, seafood, vegetari- an entrées & more. Full bar. Take-out. OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11am-9pm M-Th, 11am- 10pm F & Sa, 11:30am-9pm Su. MC/V/DC/D. $$. EL JARRO AZUL 764 Blair Blvd. 344-0650. Serving lunch & dinner: Chicken, beef, pork, vegetar- ian & seafood entrées. All made w/homemade sauc- es & spices. Salvadoran specialties. Wine, beer, mar- garitas & a big selection of tequilas. Take-out, reser- vations requested for 6+. Specials every day. Children’s play area. LG. 11am-9pm M-Sa, 4-9pm Su. MC/V/AE/DC. $-$$. EL KIOSCO RESTAURANT 65-Q Division St. 689-5688. 1909 S. A St., Spfd. 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 & parties. Take- out. 11am-9pm M-Th, 11am-10pm F & Sa, noon-9pm Su. MC/V. $$. EL KORA 3007 N. Delta Hwy. #202. 654-0218 Classic Mexican & seafood menu. Wine & beer aplenty too. Vegetarian options available, local produce used. 10am-9pm M-F, 10am-10pm Sa & Su. Lunch specials 10am-4pm daily. Live music 6:30pm-8:30pm Sa. AE/D/V/MC. $-$$$ 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 & rice, tacos, quesadillas and burritos. Catering. 11am-9pm M-F, 11am-8pm Sa. V/D. $. 355 S. A St., Spfd. 988-2041 Mexican cuisine, menudo served on weekends, indoor/ outdoor seating, delivery & takeout available. 7am- 9pm M-F, 8am-9pm Sa, 8am-4pm Su. AE/V/MC. $. MEMO’S 737 Main St., Spfd. 747-8617. Family-oriented Mexican cuisine. Full bar. 11am- 9pm Su-Th, 11am-10pm F & Sa. V/MC/D. $-$$$. MI TIERRA 632 Blair Blvd. 743-0779. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Authentic Mexican dishes, freshly prepared. Lunch combo specials from $4.99. Tamales, veggie burrito, fish tacos, seafood soup, breakfast burritos, chorizo w/ eggs, fajitas, whole fish combos. Open daily until 9pm. Cash only. $-$$. 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 & big screen HD TVs. Late night specials, catering, party trays to go. Pony Express delivery. Phone in drive through. Office & private parties. Student spe- cials. Wheelchair accessible. 11am-close Su-Tu, 11am- 2am W-Sa. MC/V/AE. $-$$. MUCHO GUSTO MEXICAN KITCHEN 67 Oakway Center. Valley River Center. www.muchogusto.info Serving lunch & dinner daily, featuring: burritos, tacos, salads & tostadas w/choice of pork, beef, chicken, tofu or Alaskan cod. Kids’ meals. Mexican beer & margaritas. Take-out. Outside dining. For catering, call 912-9091. Oakway: 11am-9pm Su-Th, 11am-10pm F-Sa. VRC: 11am-8pm Su-Th, 11am-9pm F & Sa. V/MC. $. NACHO’S HEALTHY MEXICAN 1190 City View St. 485-6595. Serving lunch, dinner: Chile verde, more than 15 styles of nachos, fresh chile rellenos, vegetarian entrées, tostada salad, grilled chicken taco salad, fajitas, lard-free pinto & black beans, homemade salsas. Wine, beer, cocktails & 27 different margari- tas. LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11am-9:30pm Su-Th, 11am-10:30pm F & Sa. MC/V/AE/D. $$. PLAZA LATINA TAQUERIA 1333 W. 7th Ave. 344-6101. Authentic Mexican food. D/V/MC. $. EL SUPER BURRITO RANCHITO GRILL 2566 Willamette St. 485-0619 Serving traditional Mexican fare, including burritos, tamales, tortas, & specialty plates. Lots of vegetar- ian options available. 8:30am-8:30pm M-F, 9am- 8:30pm Sa & Su. MC/V. $. 1537 Mohawk Blvd., Spfd. 747-6024. Serving Mexican food, lunch & dinner, featuring homemade flour & corn tortillas. 11am-9pm M-Th, 11am-10pm Fri, noon-10pm Sa, noon-9pm Su. V/ MC/D. $-$$. TACO LOCO See Latin American & Caribbean 1041 River Rd. 689-4533. Serving lunch, dinner: Carne tampiquena (rice, beans, guacamole, bacon & plantains), shrimp Costa Azul, enchiladas Puerto Vallarta (crab & shrimp), vegetarian entrées. Wine, beer, full bar. Take-out. 11am-9pm, daily. MC/V. $$. TORERO’S MEXICAN FAMILY RESTAURANT 5705 Main St., Spfd. 746-3766. Serving lunch & dinner, traditional Mexican special- ties. 11am-9pm M-F, 11am-10pm Sa & Su. V/MC/AE. $$. Microbrew HOP VALLEY BREWING COMPANY 980 Kruse Way, Spfd. 744-3330. 11am-2am daily. MCMENAMIN’S EAST 19TH STREET CAFÉ 1485 E. 19th Ave. 342-4025. Serving lunch, dinner & pub fare: Hamburgers, Gardenburgers, hot sandwiches, pizza, calzones, fries & soups. Their own Edgefield wines available bottled or by the glass; beer; 15 microbrews on tap, featuring McMenamin’s ales. Pool, darts, snooker & pinball. Take- out. Some OG. Wheelchair accessible. 11am-1am M-Sa, noon-midnight Su. MC/V/AE/D. $-$$. MCMENAMIN’S HIGH STREET BREWERY & CAFÉ 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. 11am-1am M-Sa, noon-midnight Su. Minors till 9pm. MC/V/AE/D. $-$$. MCMENAMIN’S NORTH BANK 22 Club Rd. 343-5622. Serving burgers, pastas, fish & chips, prime rib, hot & cold sandwiches, salads, salmon & appetizers for lunch & dinner. Vegetarian entrées. Wine, full bar & micro- brews, featuring McMenamin’s ales. Deck seating along the Willamette River. Take-out. Smoking on patio. LG. 11am-11pm Su-Th, 11am-midnight F & Sa. Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas. MC/V/AE/DC. $-$$$. PLANK TOWN BREWING 346 Main St., Spfd. 746-1890 planktownbrewing.com Plank Town is a beer-lover’s playground, offering fine pub-fare, craft beers, & classic cocktails. This after-hours hub offers lunch & dinner, with daily specials not to be missed. Plank Town is a merry meeting place that is revitalizing part of Spfd. Offering vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, organic, & local produce/meats. M-Th 11am-11pm, F-Sa 11am- midnight. $-$$. SAM BOND’S GARAGE 407 Blair Blvd. 431-6603. New menu offerings, plus organic pizza by the slice, mixed green salad from local organic farms. Full bar. Beer garden. Live entertainment nightly. Chosen as one of the best bars in America by Esquire magazine. OG/LG. Open 4pm ‘til late daily. MC/V. $-$$. ★ BEST BAR Northwest AGATE ALLEY BISTRO & BAR 1461 E. 19th Ave. 485-8887. 2645 Willamette St. 653-8653. agatealleylaboratory.com Neighborhood bistro/bar offering distinctive Pacific Northwest entrées, small plates, sandwiches & thin crust pizzas w/subtle Asian & Hispanic influences infused into the mix. Weekend breakfast. Signature cocktails & local beers. All organic produce & hor- mone-free meat. Daily specials. Taco Tuesday, Acoustic Corner Wednesday & Drink Wheel Thursday. Some OG/LG. 4pm-1am M, 11am-1am Tu-F, 8am-1am Sa-Su. 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 w/local micros & domestic beers. Appetizers, entrées & desserts. Outdoor seating. Some OG/LG. 12pm-10pm M-Th, 12pm-12am F-Sa, 3pm-9pm Su. All major cards. $$. BLIND PIG See American CAFÉ 440 440 Coburg Road. 505-8493. cafe440eugene.com Serving lunch, dinner: “Northwest comfort food w/a little attitude.” Salads, sandwiches, Knee Deep Farms all-natural burgers w/regular or sweet pota- to fries, salmon fish & chips, fried chicken, mac & cheese & more. Full bar, local beer on tap, wine. Outdoor seating. Some OG/LG. 11am-10pm M-Sa. MC/V. $$-$$$. CAFÉ YUMM The Meridian, 1801 Willamette St. 686-YUMM. Oakway Center, 130 Oakway Center. 465-YUMM. On Broadway, 730 East Broadway. 344-YUMM. North Delta Center, 1005 Green Acres Rd. 684- YUMM. The Crossroads, 3340 Gateway Rd., Spfd. 747- YUMM. Sacret Heart at RiverBend, 3333 RiverBend Dr., Spfd. 736-YUMM. 456 CharneltonSt. 683-9866. Breakfast, lunch & dinner. “Soul satisfying ... Deeply nourishing®” Yumm! Bowls®, soup, chicken, turkey, organic, salads, Yumm! Wrappits, sandwiches, salm- on burgers. Savory sauces & dressings. Extensive vegan, vegetarian ingredients. Wine, beer, juice, cof- fee & tea. Take-out. Event catering. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. Recipient of the LEED Gold Standard for retail (the first in Oregon!). The Meridian, Oakway Center: 10am-8pm M-Sa, 11am-6pm Su. North Delta Center: 10am-8pm M-Sat, 11am-7pm Su. On Broadway: 10am-9pm daily. The Crossroads: 10am-9pm M-Sa, 10am-8pm Su. RiverBend: 10am- 10pm M-F, 11am-3pm Sa-Su. MC/V. $. CHEF BECKY 510-0326. www.chefbecky.com Delivering dinner. Customized, gourmet meals, delivered by personal chef Becky. Prepared from scratch, just for you, using top quality ingredients. Organic meals available. Sample menus available online. Some OG. No cards. $$$$. DAVIS’ RESTAURANT & BAR 94 W. Broadway. 485-1124. Seasonal cuisine in a comfortable, elegant down- town space. Sandwiches, salads, dinner specials, burgers, specialty cocktails, house desserts & more. Full & half orders of nearly all dishes. All major cards. $-$$$. 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. 11am-6pm M-F, 11am- 5pm Sa & Su. MC/V/D. $. GRIT KITCHEN 1080 W. 3rd Ave. gritkitchen.com Seasonal, local, delicious food,sourced w/integrity & served w/love. Regional wines & local brews. 5-10pm Tu-Th, 5-11pm Sa-Su. V/MC. $$$. HEIDI TUNNELL CATERING CO. 182 S 2nd St., Creswell. 895-5885. heiditunnelcatering.com Catering company specializing in the use of local ingredients. Available for both on- & off-site cater- NOW FEATURING Chef Max Schwartz Try his fresh house smoked Turkey, Salmon, Beef Brisket, Pulled Pork, Prime Rib & Chicken! Friday Nights Are Prime Rib Dinners & Chef Max’s Hand Picked Special, “The Max”. 3355 E. AMAZON EUGENE OR 541-686-5022 Organic Wood-Fired Oven Breads and Pastries Serving Breakfast and Lunch Daily 3377 East Amazon Dr. Eugene 541-868-1982 Fall Chow! EUGENE WEEKLY’S GUIDE TO FOOD AND RESTAURANTS 2013 19 19
