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Canyonville Bob's Country Station American breakfast, lunch, dinner restaurant medium good satisfactory satisfactory satisfactory casual std. contemporary satisfactory breakfast served anytime
Cottage GroveBunny's HangoutAmericanbreakfast, lunch, dinnerrestaurant, barmediumvery goodvery goodexcellentexcellentcasualcountry plad, varnished tables, wallpaper; newexcellentvery pleasant decor, good cocktails, interesting tabloid newspaper menu
Cottage GroveKing'sChineselunch, dinnerrestaurantmediumexcellentvery goodgoodvery goodcasualChinese restaurant, but not garish or excessivegoodA good Chinese restaurant; open 7 days a week
Cottage GroveKoffee KupAmericanbreakfast, lunch, dinnerfamily restaurantlow-mediumvery goodvery goodgoodgoodcasualstd contemporaryvery goodlarge portions; Fri, Sat, Sun night all you can eat specials; breakfast served anytime
Cottage GroveThe CottageAmericanlunch, dinnerrestaurant, barmedium-highvery goodexcellentvery goodgoodcasualnice, slightly upscaleexcellentrecommended by the Interstate Gourmet; solar powered building
Cottage Grove Stacy's Covered Bridge American lunch, dinner restaurant, bar medium-high very good very good very good very good informal nicely appointed very good flowers on table, tablecloths, polished utensils.
Cottage GroveTorrero'sMexicanlunch, dinnerMexican restaurant, barmediumvery goodexcellentexcellentvery goodcasualnice Mexican cafe, booths and tablesexcellentone of the best Mexican restaurants in the county
Cottage GroveVintage InnAmericanbreakfast, lunch, dinnerfamily restaurantmediumvery goodvery goodgoodgoodcasualstd contemporaryvery goodopen 24 hours; breakfast served anytime
CreswellMr. Machospizza, tacoslunch, dinnerpizza housemediumgoodgoodsatisfactorysatisfactorycasualtypical pizza parlor, play area and game roomgoodpizza to go; generous with toppings; try the House Special pizza
CreswellTJ'sAmericanbreakfast, lunch, dinnerrestaurant, barlow-mediumvery goodvery goodexcellentgoodcasualcontemporary, nicevery goodthe best place in town; very good breakfasts, served anytime
Eugene [Coburg Rd.]Buddy'sAmericanbreakfast lunch, dinnerdinermediumgoodvery goodvery goodsatisfactorycasual1950's dinergoodlarge portions; food sometimes slow coming from kitchen
Eugene [29th]ChapalaMexicanlunch, dinnerrestaurant, barmediumvery goodvery goodgoodgoodcasualMexican, pleasantvery goodgood cheese enchaladas, limited bar
Eugene [Franklin Blvd.]Deb'sAmericanbreakfast, lunch, dinnercoffee shop, sports barlow-mediumvery goodsatisfactoryvery goodsatisfactorycasualstd. coffee shopgoodbreakfast served anytime; across from the U of O dorms
Eugene [I-5@Glenwood]Denny'sAmericanbreakfast, lunch, dinnercoffee shop restaurantlow-mediumvery goodgoodsatisfactorysatisfactorycasualfaded contemporarysatisfactoryopen 24 hours; breakfast served anytime
Eugene [W.11th]Golden OrientChineselunch, dinnerchinese restaurantlow-mediumgoodgoodgoodsatisfactorycasualchinese decor, coffee shop restaurant stylegoodconverted from a coffee shop; pretty light fixtures; ample servings of food
Eugene [VRC]Honey Baked Ham Co.Americanbreakfast, lunch, dinnercafelow-mediumgoodgoodgoodvery goodcasualcontemporary, nicegoodvery good ham and turkey
Eugene [downtown]Johnny'sMexicanlunch, dinnerMexican restaurantlow-mediumsatisfactorysatisfactorysatisfactorygoodcasualMexican ambiancesatisfactoryPoorly supplied: out of tea and coffee during our visit; no salads available with dinners
Eugene [VRC}Marie Callender'sAmericanlunch, dinnerrestaurant, barmediumgoodvery goodvery goodvery goodcasualpleasant, slightly upscale but not pretentiousgoodWell appointed interior, nice bar; pies are a specialty
Eugene [E. Amazon]MazzisSicilian Italianlunch, dinnerrestaurantmedium-highvery goodexcellentgoodgoodcasualItalianexcellentgreat Italian food
Eugene [VRC]McGrathssea foodlunch, dinnerrestaurant, barmedium-highvery goodexcellentvery goodgoodcasualnautical, contemporaryexcellenta good seafood restaurant
Eugene [Club Rd.]McMenamin'sAmericanlunch, dinnerrestaurant, barhighsatisfactorysatisfactorysatisfactorygoodcasual, informalupscale, nice view of riversatisfactorynice atmosphere, sort of romantic
Eugene [E. Broadway]Original Pancake HouseAm. breakfastbreakfastpancake houselow-mediumexcellentexcellentexcellentexcellentcasualattractive, spaciousexcellentextensive selection of pancakes plus many other breakfast items; limited hours (6am-2pm)
Eugene [S. Willamette]Pizza Hutpizzalunch, dinnerpizza houselow-mediumgoodfairsatisfactorygoodcasualattractive, better than usual pizza housefairbeer served after ID check, forgot the topping on a one topping pizza!
Eugene [E. 3rd.]Senor Frog'sMexicanlunch, dinnerMexican cafe, barmediumgoodgoodvery goodgoodcasualcute, cheap but sort of quaintgoodplywood booths w/o upholstery or padding, also tables
Eugene [River Rd.]Shari'sAmericanBreakfast, lunch, dinnercoffee shop restaurantmediumvery goodgoodgoodvery goodcasualstandard contemporarygoodopen 24 hours; breakfast served anytime; beer and wine
Eugene [W. 11th]Shari'sAmericanBreakfast, lunch, dinnercoffee shop restaurantmediumvery goodgoodgoodvery goodcasualstandard contemporarygoodopen 24 hours; breakfast served anytime; beer and wine
Eugene [W. 6th]Sixth Street GrillAmericanbreakfast, lunch, dinnerbar and grillmedium-highgoodvery goodexcellentgoodcasualslightly quaintgoodvery friendly staff, evidently a good place to work
Eugene [River Rd.]Tio PepeMexicanlunch, dinnerrestaurant, barmedium-highexcellentexcellentvery goodgoodcasualtypical Mexican restaurantvery goodopen 7 days a week; carry-outs available
Eugene [downtown]ZenonContinentallunch, dinnercafehighgoodvery goodexcellentgoodcasualyuppie French cafe; two window wallssatisfactoryindoor and sidewalk seating; small portions; fairly extensive wine list; Sunday brunch
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Florence [Hwy. 101]Windward InnAmericanbreakfast, lunch, dinnerrestaurant, coffee shopmediumgoodvery goodvery goodvery goodcasualcontemporary, nice dining roomvery goodcoffee shop average in terms of decor, main restaurant better than average
Florence [old town]Moe'sseafoodlunch, dinnerrestaurant, barmedium-highgoodvery goodgoodgoodcasualcontemporary, nauticalgoodfamous for clam chowder
HalseyPioneer VillaAmericanbreakfast, lunch, dinnertruck stop cafe, loungemediumvery goodgoodgoodvery goodcasualmodern, recently redecorated, nicegoodmotel and mini-mart on site
MilwaukieSuper BurritoMexicanlunch, dinnerfast foodlowexcellentexcellentgoodsatisfactorycasualfast food minimum--you come here for the foodexcellentVery good food, generous portions; two locations in the Portland area
NewportMoe'sseafoodlunch, dinnerrestaurant, barmedium-highgoodvery goodgoodgoodcasualnauticalgoodfamous for clam chowder
NewportWhale's TaleAm./seafoodbreakfast, lunch, dinnerrestaurant, barmediumvery goodexcellentexcellentgoodcasualattractive, casual, nauticalexcellenton the waterfront, everything seems to be good here
North BendCaptain's Choiceseafoodlunch, dinnerrestaurantmediumgoodgoodgoodgoodcasualfamily restaurant, nauticalgoodserves beer, small salad bar, take out, established for many years
North BendPony Villiage InnAmericanbreakfast, lunch, dinnerrestaurant, barmediumgoodgoodvery goodvery goodcasualattractive, contemporary, disco in seperate bargoodpart of Pony Villiage Motor Lodge; located in Pony Villiage Shopping Center area
Oregon CityIzzy'sItalian/Am.lunch, dinnerfamily restaurantmediumgoodvery goodsatisfactorygoodcasualstd. contemporaryvery goodexcellent salad bar+all you can eat pizza
Oregon CityShari'sAmericanbreakfast, lunch, dinnercoffee shop restaurantmediumvery goodgoodsatisfactoryexcellentcasualstd. contemporarygoodopen 24 hours
Pleasant HillSunrise CafeAmericanbreakfast, lunchcafemediumexcellentexcellentexcellentvery goodcasualMom and Pop small town cafeexcellentan excellent small town cafe specializing in breakfasts; run by owners, closes at 2 PM
ReedsportWindjammerseafoodbreakfast, lunch, dinnerrestaurantmediumgoodgoodgoodgoodcasualnautical, ordinary but pleasantgoodestablished restaurant which appears to have been there for many years
Portland [downtown]Aroy Thai CuisineThailunch, dinnersmall restaurantmediumvery goodvery goodgoodvery goodcasualThai ambiance,casualvery gooda hole in the wall restaurant tailored for the lunch hour rush; take out offered
Portland [NE Broadway]Chez JoseMexicanlunch, dinnerrestaurant, barmediumexcellentexcellentvery goodexcellentcasualSanta Fe and neon fusionvery goodtwo locations in Portland; wild decorations on all walls, including the ceiling; generous portions
Portland [Hayden Is]Columbia D.T. Inn Coffee ShopAmericanbreakfast, lunch, dinnercoffee shop restaurantmediumvery goodvery goodgoodvery goodcasualvery nice, open air effectvery goodlimited hours; Sun. breakfast buffet; cocktails; better deal than the more expensive restaurant
Portland [SE Foster]El SalvadorEl Salvadorianlunch, dinnersmall restaurantlow-mediumexcellentexcellentvery goodgoodcasualEl Salvadorian motifvery gooda small cozy restaurant; the walls are covered w/posters, hats, tapistry, etc from El Salvador
Portland [65th & Powell]IchidaiJapaneselunch, dinnerrestaurant, sushi barlow-mediumvery goodvery goodgoodgoodcasualstandard restaurant, limited cultural decorgooda local neighborhood joint for Japanese food; sushi is cheap compared to others in area
Portland [Clackamas]Izzy'sItalian/Am.lunch, dinnerfamily restaurantmediumgoodvery goodgoodgoodcasualstd. contemporaryvery goodexcellent salad bar+all you can eat pizza
Portland [SW Columbia]Mummy'sEgypriandinnerrestaurant, barmedium-highvery goodgoodexcellentvery goodinformalEgyptian motif, cozy, romanticvery goodUnique; occasional entertainment (belly dancing), Egyptian music.
Portland [Hayden Is.]Newport Baysea foodlunch, dinnerrestaurant, barmedium-highgoodgoodgoodvery goodcasualnautical, attractivegoodsomewhat upscale restaurant
Portland [Clackamas]Olive GardenItalianlunch, dinnerrestaurant, barmedium-highvery goodgoodvery goodvery goodcasualupscale Italian restaurantgoodalso offers items "to go"
Portland [Hawthorne]Taco del MarMexicanlunch, dinnerfast foodlow-mediumvery goodvery goodgoodgoodcasualvery informal, seating mostly outdoorsexcellentfresh, large, Mission style burritos, a great place for a quick burrito hunger fix
Portland [Weidler St.]Villiage InnAmericanbreakfast. lunch, dinnercoffee shop restaurantmediumgoodgoodgoodgoodcasualstd. contemporarygoodgood crepes
Portland [Hayden Is.]WaddlesAmericanbreakfast, lunch dinnerdiner, barmediumvery goodexcellentvery goodvery goodcasual1950's diner, sports barexcellentfounded in the late 1940's with car-hops and everything!
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ReedsportWindjammerAmerican/seafoodbreakfast, lunch, dinnerrestaurantmediumgoodgoodgoodgoodcasualnautical, ordinary but pleasantgoodestablished restaurant which appears to have been there for many years
Springfield [Gateway]Denny'sAmericanbreakfast, lunch, dinnercoffee shop restaurantlow-mediumvery goodgoodgoodgoodcasualcontemporary, nice, fairly newgooda very nice Denny's; open 24 hours; breakfast served anytime
Springfield [Gateway]Elmer'sAmericanbreakfast, lunch, dinnercoffee shop restaurantmediumvery goodvery goodvery goodgoodcasualcontemporary, nice, fairly newvery goodopen 24 hours; breakfast served anytime
Springfield [Harlow Rd.]El CharroMexicanlunch, dinner cafe, barmediumgoodgoodsatisfactorysatisfactorycasualMexican cafesatisfactorylimited bar, friendly waiter
Springfield [Gateway]Far ManChinese/Am.lunch, dinnerrestaurant, barmediumsatisfactorysatisfactorygoodexcellentcasualquasi Chinesesatisfactorylimited buffet available
Springfield [Gateway]Home Town BuffetAmericanlunch, dinnerbuffetmediumgoodgoodgoodvery goodcasualattractive, open, a superior buffetvery goodbreakfast served on Sunday only; all you can eat; good salad bar and desert bar
Springfield [Gateway]IHOPAmericanbreakfast, lunch, dinnerpancake houselow-mediumvery goodgoodvery goodgoodcasualattractive contemporary coffee shop restaurantgoodbreakfast served anytime; the best IHOP in the Eugene/Springfield area
Springfield [Mohawk]Izzy'sItalian/Am.lunch, dinnerpizza housemediumgoodgoodsatisfactorysatisfactorycasualcontemporary family restaurantgoodexcellent salad bar+all you can eat pizza
Springfield [Gateway]OutbackAustralianlunch, dinnerrestaurant, barmedium-highvery goodexcellentvery goodgoodcasualAussie theme and decorgoodexcellent food and friendly staff
Springfield [Main St.]Playa AzulMexicanlunch, dinerMexican restaurant, barmediumvery goodgoodvery goodgoodcasualPleasant Mexican decor, booths and tablesgoodlimited but adequate hard liquor menu, plus beer and wine; generous food portions
Springfield [Gateway]Shari'sAmericanbreakfast, lunch, dinnercoffee shop restaurantmediumvery goodgoodsatisfactoryexcellentcasualstd. contemporarygoodopen 24 hours, breakfast served anytime, beer and wine available
Springfield [Gateway]SizzlerAmericanlunch, dinnersteak housemediumgoodvery goodsatisfactoryvery goodcasualstd. contemporaryvery goodexcellent salad bar, beer and wine
Springfield [Gateway]Spencer'sAmericanlunch, dinnerrestaurant, brew pubmedium-highgoodvery goodexcellentexcellentcasualCoxy yet modern; brick, windows, plantsvery goodmore like a restaurant than most brew pubs; nice decor with soft lighting
SteamboatSteamboat InnAmericanbreakfast, lunchrestaurantmediumgoodgoodgoodexcellentcasualheavy wood tables, wood interior, stone floorgoodassociated with Inn and fly fishing shop; highly rated dinner @ 9 PM by reservation only
Sweet HomeThe PointAmericanbreakfast, lunch, dinnerrestaurant, barmedium-highexcellentexcellentexcellentexcellentcasualattractive, well furnished, easy livingexcellentlarge portions, very high quality food, full bar service; by Foster Lake
TangentDixiesAmericanlunch, dinnertavern & cafelow-mediumgoodgoodsatisfactoryfaircasualsmall town tavern goodno dairy products served, large portions
WaltervilleTina's Lucky LoggerAmericanbreakfast, lunch, dinnerrestaurant, barlow-mediumvery goodvery goodvery goodvery goodcasualnice, contemporaryexcellentfriendly staff
WilsonvilleDenny'sAmericanbreakfast, lunch, dinnercoffee shop restaurantlow-mediumvery goodgoodgoodgoodcasualtypical Dennny's coffee shop decorgoodUsed to be the Copper skillet; open 24 hours; breakfast served anytime
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