Highest-rated restaurants in Eugene by diners
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 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners 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 new restaurant openings were up 6% 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, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Eugene, according to Yelp 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.
#30. Bangers & Brews Eugene
- Rating: 4.6/5 (319 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2506 Willakenzie Road Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: German, Gastropubs, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Black Market BBQ
- Rating: 4.6/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 88 Jackson St. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Smokehouse, Food Trucks, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Acorn Community Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 769 Monroe St. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Cafes, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Jade Dumpling & Noodle House
- Rating: 4.7/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 207 East 5th Ave. Ste 100 Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Dim Sum, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp
#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
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Stretched
- Rating: 4.7/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 263 Mill St. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Jade Dumpling & Noodle House
- Rating: 4.7/5 (251 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2560 Willamette St. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Dim Sum, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Southpine Bakery
- Rating: 4.7/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2866 Crescent Ave. Ste 101 Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#22. ThaiTimeKitchen
- Rating: 4.7/5 (76 reviews)
- Address: 670 Hwy 99 North Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#21. La Bamba
- Rating: 4.7/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 4097 West 11th Ave. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Chicken Crossing
- Rating: 4.7/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 904 West 6th Ave. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Vegan, Chicken Shop, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Unrefined Wellness Bar
- Rating: 4.7/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 2776 Shadow View Drive Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Coffee & Tea, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Cafe Agora
- Rating: 4.7/5 (83 reviews)
- Address: 725 Olive St. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Greek, Sandwiches, Falafel
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Mr Dumpling
- Rating: 4.7/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 485 Alexander Lp Ste 100 Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Dim Sum
- Read more on Yelp
#16. The Sushi Spot
- Rating: 4.7/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 1044 Willamette St. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Yardy Rum Bar
- Rating: 4.8/5 (79 reviews)
- Address: 837 Lincoln St. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Soul Food, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp
#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
- Read more on Yelp
#13. El Sitio Food Cart
- Rating: 4.8/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 4190 Barger Drive Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Colombian
- Read more on Yelp
#12. All Thai'd Up
- Rating: 4.8/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 725 Olive St. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Za Cart Pizza
- Rating: 4.8/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 37 West 13th Ave. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Raymundo's Family Taqueria
- Rating: 4.8/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 2025 Franklin Blvd. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Every Day Kine Grindz From Hawaii
- Rating: 4.8/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 844 Olive St. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp
#8. El Taco Taco
- Rating: 4.8/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 2890 Chad Drive Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Eugene Burger Company
- Rating: 4.8/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 296 East 5th Ave. Ste 203B Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Burrito Girl
- Rating: 4.8/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 150 Shelton Mcmurphey Blvd. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican, Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Cozmic Charlie's Cheeze Shack
- Rating: 4.9/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 777 West 6th Ave. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Sandwiches, Soup, Poutineries
- Read more on Yelp
#4. The Coco Nut
- Rating: 4.9/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 1085 Chambers St. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Vegan, Live/Raw Food, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Cheese Bliss
- Rating: 4.9/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 110 Madison st Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Food Stands, American
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Taco's Mex
- Rating: 4.9/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 1591 West 6th Ave. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Zandos
- Rating: 4.9/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 543 Blair Blvd. Eugene, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Burgers, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.
