Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Eugene by diners
Fine dining in the U.S. isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; instead, it's about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller at the French Laundry unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chef's tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America to choose from, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Eugene using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of Aug. 19, 2024.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#24. Mazzi's
- Rating: 3.0/5 (357 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3377 East Amazon Drive Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Los Potrillos
- Rating: 3.1/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2840 Crescent Ave. Ste 300 Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Ambrosia Restaurant & Bar
- Rating: 3.4/5 (326 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 174 East Broadway Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Sushi Ya
- Rating: 3.4/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5 East 8th Ave. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Tasty Thai Kitchen
- Rating: 3.4/5 (227 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 80 East 29th Ave. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Izumi Japanese Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (490 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2773 Shadow View Drive Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Pho The Good Times Asian Bistro
- Rating: 3.5/5 (338 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2729 Shadow View Drive Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Vietnamese, Thai
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#17. Fuji Japanese Steak House
- Rating: 3.5/5 (258 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 281 Valley River Center Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#16. McMenamins High Street Brewery & Cafe
- Rating: 3.7/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1243 High St. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: American, Breweries
- Read more on Yelp
#15. The Old Spaghetti Factory
- Rating: 3.7/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 27 East 5th Ave. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Pastini
- Rating: 3.8/5 (339 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 325 Oakway Road Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Rye
- Rating: 3.9/5 (342 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 444 East 3rd Ave. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: French, Italian, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#12. The Davis Restaurant & Bar
- Rating: 3.9/5 (248 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 94 West Broadway Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: New American
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#11. Beppe & Gianni's Trattoria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (585 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1646 East 19th Ave. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Laughing Planet
- Rating: 4.0/5 (319 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 760 Blair Blvd. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Salad, New American, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Izakaya Meiji Company
- Rating: 4.1/5 (643 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 345 Van Buren St. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Japanese, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Royal India Cuisine
- Rating: 4.1/5 (332 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1063 Valley River Way Ste 103 Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Sushi Pure
- Rating: 4.2/5 (507 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 259 East 5th Ave. Ste 220 Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Sushi Bars
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#6. Sabai Cafe & Bar
- Rating: 4.2/5 (656 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 27 Oakway Center Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Thai, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Fisherman's Market
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1172 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 830 West 7th Ave. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Seafood, Seafood Markets, Fish & Chips
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Subo Sushi Burritos
- Rating: 4.3/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3RD And Van Buren Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Seafood
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#3. Placido's Pasta Shop
- Rating: 4.4/5 (624 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 Shelton McMurphey Blvd. Ste 110 Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Italian, Pasta Shops, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#2. 1960 Cocina
- Rating: 4.5/5 (191 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1810 Willamette St. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Osteria DOP
- Rating: 4.7/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1122 Oak St. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 299 metros.
