Highest-rated Restaurants in Eugene by Diners

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Highest-rated restaurants in Eugene by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Eugene, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Bangers & Brews Eugene

- Rating: 4.6/5 (319 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2506 Willakenzie Road Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: German, Gastropubs, Beer Bar
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#29. Black Market BBQ

- Rating: 4.6/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 88 Jackson St. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Smokehouse, Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#28. Acorn Community Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 769 Monroe St. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Cafes, Vegan
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#27. Jade Dumpling & Noodle House

- Rating: 4.7/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 207 East 5th Ave. Ste 100 Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Dim Sum, Noodles
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#26. Chi's Korean Tacos

- Rating: 4.7/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 30 West 10th Ave. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Mexican, fast food
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#25. Stretched

- Rating: 4.7/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 263 Mill St. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Noodles
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#24. Jade Dumpling & Noodle House

- Rating: 4.7/5 (251 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2560 Willamette St. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Dim Sum, Noodles
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#23. Southpine Bakery

- Rating: 4.7/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2866 Crescent Ave. Ste 101 Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
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#22. ThaiTimeKitchen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (76 reviews)
- Address: 670 Hwy 99 North Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Thai
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#21. La Bamba

- Rating: 4.7/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 4097 West 11th Ave. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#20. Chicken Crossing

- Rating: 4.7/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 904 West 6th Ave. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Vegan, Chicken Shop, Food Trucks
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#19. Unrefined Wellness Bar

- Rating: 4.7/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 2776 Shadow View Drive Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Coffee & Tea, Salad
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#18. Cafe Agora

- Rating: 4.7/5 (83 reviews)
- Address: 725 Olive St. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Greek, Sandwiches, Falafel
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#17. Mr Dumpling

- Rating: 4.7/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 485 Alexander Lp Ste 100 Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Dim Sum
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#16. The Sushi Spot

- Rating: 4.7/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 1044 Willamette St. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Japanese
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#15. Yardy Rum Bar

- Rating: 4.8/5 (79 reviews)
- Address: 837 Lincoln St. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Soul Food, Chicken Shop
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#14. Meraki Coffee

- Rating: 4.8/5 (212 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1203 Willamette St. Ste 110 & 120 Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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