Restaurants in Oregon
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Montage
This beloved Creole nightspot under the Morrison Bridge has long, white-clothed community tables, aggressively oddball waiting staff, oyster shooters, streetwine cocktails and legendary macaroni and cheese.
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Paradox Cafe
A cosy favorite in the charming Belmont neighborhood, the Paradox whips up vegetarian and vegan treats like a tempeh Reuben that could win over the most devoted steak lover. (If not, though, there's also the organic, hormone-free beef burger.) Its kitsch decor includes a soda-fountain counter and blue vinyl booths.
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Kenny & Zuke's
The only place in the city for real Jewish deli food: bagels, pickled herring, homemade pickles and latkes. But the real draw here is the house pastrami, which is cut to order and gently sandwiched in one of the best Reubens you'll ever eat. Bustles at breakfast.
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St Honoré Boulangerie
Popular for its luscious breads and pastries, this modern-rustic bakery in the Northwest District also serves tasty panini sandwiches, vegetarian soups, seasonal salads and oven-fired pizzas. Try your luck at snagging a sidewalk table on a warm sunny day.
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Keystone Café
- Eugene, USA
- Restaurants › Café
The best breakfast in town, serving up organic omelets, vegan pancakes and tempeh scrambles. Nitrate-free bacon.
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Pambiche
Portland's best Cuban food, with a trendy and riotously colorful atmosphere. All your regular favorites like ropa vieja are available, but leave room for dessert. Lunch is a good deal, but happy hour is even better (2pm to 6pm Monday to Friday, 10pm to midnight Friday and Saturday). Be prepared to wait for dinner.
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Morning Glory Café
Eugene in a nutshell (or should that be a nut roast?). This sustainable place is good for breakfast, lunch and brunch, and rarely will vegans have a better choice – everything on the menu is either vegan or can be made vegan. Try the biscuits, tofu sandwiches or cookies, and as the in-shop sign says 'make tea not war.'
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Paley's Place
Paley's Place, established by Vitaly and Kimberly Paley, is one of Portland's premiere restaurants, offering a creative blend of French and Pacific Northwest cuisines. Whether it's the duck confit, Kobe burger or veal sweetbreads, you can count on fresh ingredients, excellent service and a memorable experience. Reservations required.
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Red Agave
Caribbean and Latin American cuisine is featured here; consider the Chinook salmon with quinoa, poblano chile relleno or green molé enchiladas. Four kinds of margaritas, along with exotic cocktails, help it all go down easy.
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McMenamins North Bank
Gloriously located on the banks of the mighty Willamette, this relatively modest (for a McMenamins) pub- restaurant boasts some of the best views in Eugene. Grab a riverside patio table on a warm, sunny day and order a burger with the Hammerhead ale – you can't get more stylin'.
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Iraila
This small, modest eatery has made a name for itself with good Mediterranean dishes sporting a middle Eastern twist. Main dishes are excellent, but to sample more than one thing try ordering several small plates off their tapas menu. Vegan choices available.
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Ring of Fire
- Eugene, USA
- Restaurants › Thai
Try the calamari marinated in sake and lemongrass as an appetizer, then go for a noodle, curry or stir-fried dish. Thai food dominates the menu and you dictate the spiciness. The attached Lava Lounge stays open late for hipsters sipping cocktails.
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Higgins
In 1994, chef/owner Greg Higgins opened the doors to one of Portland's groundbreaking restaurants. These days, Higgins feels more classically elegant than cutting edge, but still features French- inspired dishes using seasonal Northwest ingredients. The beer list is the best in town; ask for pairing suggestions for any course.
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Old Wives' Tales
This beloved cornerstone of progressive Portland dining serves upscale organic comfort food such as tofu scrambles and parchment-baked halibut with wild rice. Parents may want to take advantage of the children's playroom off to the side.
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Lovely Hula Hands
This neighborhood favorite has that elegant yet homey feel, serving up wide-ranging dishes like North African vegetable stew and green garlic soufflé. Those in the know go for the luscious hamburgers - some of the best in Portland.
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Silk
Vietnamese-food lovers are in for a treat at this gorgeous Pearl District restaurant. Everything is fresh and delicious, from the banana blossom salad to claypot catfish to the beef noodle soup. Try the mango daiquiri too. Also at 3404 SE Hawthorne and 1919 SE 82nd, both with the old name (Pho Van) and a slightly less fancy menu.
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Ambrosia
Long bar, cozy interior, fine wine and great Italian food from the standard (spaghetti bolognese) to the more adventurous (curried pasta salad). There's weekly wine-tasting and small plate specials Monday to Friday 2:30pm to 5:30pm.
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Jake's Famous Crawfish
Saunter into this classic joint, reservation in hand. You'll need it – some of Portland's best seafood can be found here within an elegant old-time atmosphere. The oysters are divine, the crab cakes a revelation and the horseradish salmon your ticket into heaven. Come at 3pm for (cheap) happy hour.
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Lauro
Renowned owner-chef David Machado opened his SE Division restaurant in 2003, beginning a neighborhood revitalization that continues today. Mediterranean- inspired dishes like chicken tagine and stuffed lamb shoulder grace the menu. Only the freshest, most local ingredients are used.
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Beppe & Gianni's Trattoria
One of Eugene's most beloved restaurants and certainly its favorite Italian food. Homemade pastas are the real deal here, and the desserts are excellent. Reservations only for groups of eight or more; otherwise, expect a wait.
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Papa's Soul Food Kitchen
Line up with the locals at this outrageously popular Southern-food spot, which grills up awesome jerk chicken, pulled-pork sandwiches, crawfish jambalaya and fried okra. Don't miss the Big Ass piece o' cake. The best part is the live blues music, which keeps the joint open late on weekends.
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Bunk Sandwiches
Leaving this specialty sandwich shop feeling greasy is a mandatory part of the experience. Not for low-fat lovers, these sandwiches combine great bread with delicious meats and require multiple napkins. Try the meatball parmigiana, the roast beef or anything with pork belly.
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Vino Paradiso
A cool Pearl District wine bar-cum-bistro with small, tasty portions of mainly Italian fare skillfully paired with some amazing vinos. Try the risotto and watch the beautiful people come and go.
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Café Zenon
Going strong for nearly 30 years, this downtown restaurant serves fine European-inspired main dishes – but it's the salads, appetizers and especially desserts that have folks coming back for more. Good service, wine list and brunches too.
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