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Restaurant Reviews for Restaurant Eugene

Restaurant Eugene

2277 Peachtree Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Each evening, award-winning Chef Linton Hopkins and wife Gina welcome diners to savor an ever-changing menu that highlights Georgia's purest, locally grown produce and naturally raised meats. The inspired, New American cuisine is lovingly prepared with a southern accent and served with gracious hospitality. Each detail--from the hearth-baked bread to the pickled peaches to the Charcuterie - is made in-house. Indulge in a bottle from the meticulously selected wine list, or join us at the bar for a hand-crafted libation from our nationally recognized cocktail menu. Restaurant Eugene has been a winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence since 2005. Chef Hopkins is a two time James Beard Nominee and was chosen as one of Food & Wine Magazine's 2009 Best New Chefs.

Dining Style: Fine Dining
Price: $31 to $50
Parking: Valet
Cross Street: Peachtree Memorial

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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating		4.2 out of 5 (225 Reviews)

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies (165)
special occasion (148)
romantic (113)
notable wine list (84)
neighborhood gem (37)
hot spot (23)
good for groups (13)
late-night find (7)
vibrant bar scene (6)
great for outdoor dining (1)
kid-friendly (1)

Restaurant Eugene Reviews List

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Tasty and creative use of local produce. Personable and informed servers."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/16/2010

(review submitted 03/18/2010)

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Review 2 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Good)

"I had heard much about the excellence of Restaurant Eugene and had been wanting to go for some time - having a friend visit from out of town spurred us to go - I really wanted to like it but it turned out only OK - for us this was definitely a case of the whole does not equal the sum of the parts - excellent nuances in taste, competent wait staff in terms of explaining the menu, providing suggestions, handling the wine - very good presentation on the plate - BUT...small portions and an annoying delivery of the dishes for the main course (putting the plate down, explaining everything on the plate while pointing to each item made me think "ehough already") - too bad - have had better at Bones, Pricci, Capital Grill, Joel, Seegers, Baccanalia,"

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/15/2010

(review submitted 03/18/2010)

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Review 3 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Small portions and a bit of a pretentious atmosphere. Appreciated the fact that some of the food comes from local farms. Very good wine selection, but the markup is high."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/16/2010

(review submitted 03/18/2010)

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Review 4 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Delightful presentation. It is everything the website promises"

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/13/2010

(review submitted 03/16/2010)

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Review 5 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Had always planned on goig to Eugene's but never made it. Went for wife's birthday with son and daughter-in-law. Had the 7 course tasting dinner paired with wine. We were blown away - everything was excellent - food, service, wine, etc. Have been to just about everywhere in Atlanta. Eugene's was right up there with Baccanahlia, Quiones, and a few others. Also liked that the chef Linton Hopkins came out, stopped at every table and took the time to talk to everyone. I haven't seen that in a while.

Can't say enough about waht a great time that we had - just had a great evening."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/13/2010

(review submitted 03/16/2010)

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Review 6 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"We had the 7 course degustation menu. I'd put it on par with some of the best restaurants in Chicago...Trotters, Everest, Alinea, etc. At first, I thought the service was paced slow...but that's the only way you can get through 7 courses. We arrived at 7pm and left at 11pm. The wine flights were a bit...lets say...different. Not the usual high end stuff, but selections like say a good white cab from Italy. My dinner guest, not at all the carnivore was thrilled by the lamb and the beef. I might add the Wagyu beef is the best I've ever put a fork to. The decor was sleek and appropriate for this altar to gastronomy. Atlanta should be proud."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/10/2010

(review submitted 03/12/2010)

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Review 7 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Our experience at Restaurant Eugene was positive, even though the food itself was somewhat underwhelming. Our server was excellent, and the surroundings quiet, simple and elegant..... The appetizers were better than the entrees -- especially yummy were the salmon tartare and beats with goat cheese custard.....The entrees were not amazing even though they sounded great....the lamb was fatty (rather than marbled) and pork medley was ok...but the flavors did not captivate....."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/09/2010

(review submitted 03/11/2010)

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Review 8 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Good)

"We had a good experieince, the food and atomosphere was great. The time between courses however was painly slow. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and very friendly but after our first course it was an hour before the main course arrived. Maybe that's standard??? I would go back, I may just make sure our server keeps us posted on the status of our courses every 20 minutes or so."

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/09/2010

(review submitted 03/11/2010)

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Review 9 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"My good friend, who is a bona-fide foodie, highly recommended Eugene's for our friend's going away dinner party. I was strongly interested in a restaurant that not only had fantastic food, but also beautiful decor and a great ambience. Well, suffice it to say, I was tremendously pleased by his pick. This place has to be one of Atlanta's finest dining establishments. Our friends ordered various dishes, some which included the duck, lamb, snapper and the fresh winter vegetable tasting. I must say, we enjoyed every morsel of it. Thank you for providing outstanding service (our waiter was fantastic, he was instrumental at our dinner), and a truly wonderful place to wine and dine.

Many thanks,
Mary Nguyen"

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/06/2010

(review submitted 03/10/2010)

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Review 10 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"In one word, our dining experience was amazing. We opted for the five course sampler with the wine pairings. It was divine. Each course was expertly prepared and brought out the flavors of each ingredient wonderfully. Our waiter was awesome and it truly is an experience that should be had at least once in a lifetime (yes, it's expensive, but worth every penny)."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/06/2010

(review submitted 03/09/2010)

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Review 11 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Upscale restaurant without feeling overly formal. The food is definitely fit for foodies. Lots of interesting choices and takes on fish, meats and veggies. Some of the dishes were hit or miss depending on the selection. The hits were big hits (Salmon Tartar, Mushroom Tasting, Grouper), some dishes were delightful but not spectacular (porcini lamp, Pork tasting), and some were disappointing (Veal Confit, Potato Tart). All the deserts were just ok but nothing special. Service was excellent and highly knowledgeable. Oodd wine list that is approachable at various price points. I would go again for the salmon tartar especially if someone else is buying."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/06/2010

(review submitted 03/09/2010)

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Review 12 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Great menu with serious attention paid to quality ingredients. Execution for some of the dishes lived up to the concept, but not in a couple of cases,"

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/06/2010

(review submitted 03/08/2010)

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Review 13 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"My girlfriend and I had a wonderful five course dinner.
Service was first-rate and they interviewed us to ask what we liked and dislike to prepare each course to our specifications.
I definitely would recommend dining there."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/05/2010

(review submitted 03/07/2010)

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Review 14 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Exceptional freshly locally sourced food served in a very innovative way. Excellent service."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/04/2010

(review submitted 03/06/2010)

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Review 15 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"My wife's 31st was a dinner to remember!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/27/2010

(review submitted 03/02/2010)

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Review 16 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Great experience. Love to go there a couple of times a year. The menu was intriguing and the 4 courses I had were all great. I particularly enjoyed the flounder and the goat cheese cheesecake. Service is friendly and well paced. I would recommend this highly to anyone wanting sophisticated, sublime dining."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/25/2010

(review submitted 02/27/2010)

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Review 17 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Maybe Chef Linton Hopkins was off this particular night. But, with all the notoriety surrounding this restaurant, we were not wowed, (and we wanted to be WOWED). We each had the tasting menu with one of us being vegetarian, and the food was not worth the price tag. The wine list was good and the service was also good. Only the food seemed sub-standard."

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/23/2010

(review submitted 02/26/2010)

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Review 18 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Food that rivals Per Se but at a price that is a third of it. Amazingly good."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/24/2010

(review submitted 02/26/2010)

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Review 19 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"We had a wonderful Sunday "supper" at Restaurant Eugene. In each course, attention to detail was evident and the pursuit of local, fresh ingredients obvious. Beginning with a cosmo that our waiter insisted contained FRESH cranberry juice (?!) through a salad of baby lettuces with spiced peanuts and a pork sampler entree served with al dente rutabaga strips, and even to the coffee, each course left me awed. The only (slight) flaw, if one could be noted, was that although the crust on the browned butter pear tart was heavenly, the pear itself was a bit hard. Not ripe, perhaps? or maybe just underbaked? At any rate, the meal as a whole was superb, and we enjoyed the waiter (and bartender trainee)and his extensive knowledge about the food."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/21/2010

(review submitted 02/24/2010)

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Review 20 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"This was our 3rd time dining @ Eugene & 2nd after new menu format. Our party of 3 went with a lot of different tastings. Most things were excellent (especially the shrimp with nettle pesto, pork tasting, spoonbread, mushrooms, daikon radishes, & the breads), but a few were a little disappointing (the octopus, cherry belle radishes, & fingerling potatoes)--a risk for a chef constantly innovating new dishes. Presentation was elegant--especially for the lovely amuse bouches that arrived before the meal. The wine list is diverse & our waiter made a nice suggestion that we enjoyed very much. The desserts were interesting & of the 3 we tried, the pear tarte stood out. Smoked salt with the chocolate was interesting but there was too much salt."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/22/2010

(review submitted 02/24/2010)

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Review 21 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"I used to love this restaurant. But, Chef Hopkins is no longer in the kitchen, and it shows. the lamb was "off" and the fish was down right bad. It is off my list."

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/22/2010

(review submitted 02/24/2010)

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Review 22 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Good)

"The food was good but disappointing for the price."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/22/2010

(review submitted 02/24/2010)

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Review 23 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Among the best food in Atlanta!!!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/18/2010

(review submitted 02/23/2010)

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Review 24 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Good)

"The overall experience was a little disappointing. While we had to take an early reservation because the time we wanted was not available, there were only three tables of customers in the hour and a half we were there. The portions were VERY, very small and the prices were VERY, very high. We got a side item, a sweet potato tart, that was the size of a coaster and it was $11!! The staff was non-intrusive but sometimes had trouble keeping the water glass full. It was okay but I will not go back."

Special Features: special occasion

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/19/2010

(review submitted 02/21/2010)

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Review 25 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"We really enjoyed our dinner and experience at Restaurant Eugene. My husband is not very adventerous when it comes to food but he was very pleased with his meal. The waiter had quite a few tables and was slow getting to us but overall it was a wonderful evening!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/17/2010

(review submitted 02/21/2010)

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Review 26 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"We were so startled by the dismal quality of service that we began to laugh that we must be seated at the Invisible Table. Even the kitchen was slow. We won't be returning. The food wasn't good enough to overcome the service."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/11/2010

(review submitted 02/21/2010)

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Review 27 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Food & service was excellent! The presentation of the dishes was very nice. Wonderful experience."

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/17/2010

(review submitted 02/20/2010)

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Review 28 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"It was wonderful to enjoy a fabulous dinner in a quiet, candle lit surrounding without the typical "white noise" so common to restaurants today. The food was interesting and beautifully presented. The wine was outstanding and reasonably priced. The server was knowledgeable and accommodating without being intrusive. I would rate this as a "must return to" restaurant in Atlanta."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/18/2010

(review submitted 02/20/2010)

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Review 29 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"As usual, the food was excellent."

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/17/2010

(review submitted 02/19/2010)

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Review 30 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Well.....was recommended by friends that are very classy and have good taste so was excited to celebrate our Valentines there. It was a few days before Valentines but fit our busy schedules. First of all was sat at a table in front of a very drafty door, and I moved to the other side of the table beside I was wearing a dress and my legs were freezing. Waiter took no note of this. Still cold I asked for my coat to put over my legs and still no offer to move us. There were two other tables at the time 6:15. Had to ask for a black napkin....maybe my black outfit wasn't noticed along with my frostbite. Being our first time and a unusual format to the menu, naturally we had questions. Well, that seemed to really be a drag for our asleep waiter"

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/11/2010

(review submitted 02/19/2010)

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Review 31 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The Steelhead tartare was was the best part of the meal for me. The flavors blended really well but you could also taste all of the individual ingredients; it was an explosive dish! The entree portion (I had the steak) was a little small for the price, but very tasty. My girlfriend ordered the duck confit and it was well-portioned and really flavorful. The waiter we had (Scott, I think) was amazing! he recommended the perfect wine parings with each dish and gave us the pinnacle of service, please send our thanks... Will return in the future!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/13/2010

(review submitted 02/15/2010)

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Review 32 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"This was our fourth visit to Restaurant Eugene. We had never done the prix fix menu there and it was excellent. Our waiter was not very warm and friendly, which was a big change from our previous experience, but the food was still outstanding.
The foie gras was the best my wife has ever had (compared to some in Napa & Paris). All in all, a great experience AGAIN."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/12/2010

(review submitted 02/14/2010)

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Review 33 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"The food (5-course tasting menu) was simply stunning, the service was impeccable, and we were welcomed like old friends. Back soon."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/06/2010

(review submitted 02/08/2010)

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Review 34 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Nice restaurant but mixed feelings to experience. Décor was pleasant/upscale and service fantastic but mixed view on food. Focus on fresh, seasonal and local ingredients a positive and understanding is refined techniques used. However, impression that food was a bit bland and lacked anything to make the meal memorable (best thing I ate was addictive pimiento cheese spread); had vegetable soup, salmon tartare and vegetable medley and all lacked seasoning (soup was best). However, overall good experience so gave 4 stars and maybe I just had some items less seasoned then others. Want to highlight service was absolutely first rate; every person was helpful, friendly and knowledgeable and bartender recommended great cocktail and wine pairing."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/01/2010

(review submitted 02/03/2010)

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Review 35 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Another experience with this chef's incredible tasting menu was very positive. Creative, inventive tastes, with a smoothly efficient kitchen and great front of house too."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/30/2010

(review submitted 02/01/2010)

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Review 36 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Fantastic meal, wonderful food, attentive and knowledgeable wait staff lead by our waiter Chris. The menu is dedicated to the freshest, local ingredients. Our favorite restaurant in the city."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/29/2010

(review submitted 01/31/2010)

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Review 37 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Good)

"For the price, there are better places with more interesting and flavourful dishes."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/28/2010

(review submitted 01/30/2010)

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Review 38 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"I had read a lot about this restaurant and had high expectations. They were all met.
I became worried when our table was not ready when we came in but we sat at the bar, ordered a outstanding cocktail and by the time we had finished it our table was ready.
I had a simple green salad with citrus and spiced peanuts, my date had the sweetbreads.
For entrees we shared the veg plate, a must have because of its variety and we shared the ribeye, decadent and perfectly cooked.
I opted for the cheese plate, two of the cheeses I had never had before. We also ordered the apple tart, perfect.
Service was knowledgeable and professional. Our pinot noir was great."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/28/2010

(review submitted 01/29/2010)

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Review 39 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Great restaurant! In my opinion, better than Bacchanalia, which is
not always consistently good."

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/27/2010

(review submitted 01/29/2010)

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Review 40 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Exquisite! We arrived at 6:30 and the restaurant was relatively quiet. Around 8:30 or so, the noise level was noticably louder, which is not a plus. The food, however, was outstanding! The staff was very knowledgeable, friendly ( but not too friendly, if you know what I mean). Definite foody spot. The menu layout is a little difficult to understand. It was divided into three sections: Fish, Vegetable and Meats. The items at the top of the list under each section were appetizer portions and toward the bottom of the list were entree portions. We opted for the tasting menu and let the chef select the wines for each course, which was a great decision. Wonderful wine pairings with meal. We'll be back."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/23/2010

(review submitted 01/26/2010)

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Review 41 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"It was great.... food was wonderful and service was friendly, knowledgable and unobtrusive. Really a good experience."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/23/2010

(review submitted 01/26/2010)

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Review 42 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Menu a bit challenging, but everything we tried was fantastic. A good place to select the pris fix menu so you don't have to make the selections yourself."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/23/2010

(review submitted 01/26/2010)

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Review 43 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"We miss the pris fixe Sunday Supper. The restaurant says that you can order three courses from their Sunday menu and stay "close" to the previous $29.50 fixed price for three courses, but it would definitely cost more than their longstanding Sunday Supper which was a great value. The food was excellent, but given the higher price and the somewhat small servings we will reserve Restaurant Eugene for a special occasion."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/24/2010

(review submitted 01/25/2010)

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Review 44 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"Excellent food, but poor management. My wife and I have gone here a few times, and everytime we go, something bad happens. Three times ago we were brought out stale wine, the time after we had to wait 30 minutes past our reservation time to be seated (they didn't care to ask if we had somewhere to go, which we did, and were then late). This brings us to last time when we had to sit at the restaurant for close to 2 hrs, 30 minutes of which was to get our check. This was not a tasting menu, and we didn't even have dessert. All we got was a prefunctory "We apologize" from the manager who didn't even ask us if we liked our meal (but did a great job of chatting with tables who bought pricey wine, etc). This place is snooty, never will go again."

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Poor)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/22/2010

(review submitted 01/23/2010)

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Review 45 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Good)

"I have to say I was very disappointed by the service at Restaurant Eugene. My husband and I went with another couple on a Friday. No joke, by the time we sat down and received our appetizers was 1 hour 45 minutes. It took us having to track down the waiter to get our drink order after sitting there for almost 30 minutes. I wasn't in a rush, but come on, the attentiveness was very poor. It wasn't crazy busy, 3 waiters and a busboy for the amount of tables, I think they can be on the ball alittle better. Our table was getting tired of hearing "sorry". The food was great, but boy the service was horrible. For the amount of money you spend there, they should get better waiter service. I probably won't go back anytime soon...."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/22/2010

(review submitted 01/23/2010)

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Review 46 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Excellent food, impeccable service. We recommend the beef tenderloin and the fried chicken. The seasonal vegetables are amazing."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/17/2010

(review submitted 01/19/2010)

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Review 47 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"We chose Restaurant Eugene to celebrate a special occasion. The food was inventive and very flavorful from appetizer to dessert. The wine list was so so, ordered a bottle of wine that was very average but over priced. I expected the service to be very attentive, however we sat for 10-15 minutes with no menu, water or any attention at all. Once our waitress finally did arrive we found her to be quite charming. Maybe just part of the whole slow food ambiance. Overall, would recommend to a friend especially for a special occasion or romantic dinner."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/16/2010

(review submitted 01/19/2010)

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Review 48 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Truly a restaurant where the food is the star, and the ingredients are center stage. Fresh, local and regional ingredients, exquisitely prepared, and not overpowered by sauces or seasonings."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Fair)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/15/2010

(review submitted 01/17/2010)

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Review 49 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Good)

"The food was wonderful, especially the sweet potato soup; some of the side dishes were a bit disappointing: slaw that was pretty ordinary and a vegetable plate that was so crowded that you could not really identify what was included. The fried chicken was good, but not as good as that served at Watershed! I was disappointed that the Sunday Supper advertised on the Web site was no longer available but was not told this until we were trying to decide what to order."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/10/2010

(review submitted 01/15/2010)

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Review 50 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Food was excellent, and service was what you would expect from a nice restaurant. I would rate this along side Bacchanalia. If I had one complaint it would be that the vegetable side portions were extremely small."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/09/2010

(review submitted 01/12/2010)

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Review 51 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The only slight disappointment was that my main dish - skate - was a little oversalted for MY taste."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/29/2009

(review submitted 01/12/2010)

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Review 52 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Best restaurant in Atlanta. Seven course tasting menu was unbelievable."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/09/2010

(review submitted 01/12/2010)

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Review 53 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"The restaurant was superb in every way. The service was attentative; never overbearing. I went with very high expectations and came away having under estimated the food. It was wonderful to say the least."

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/09/2010

(review submitted 01/12/2010)

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Review 54 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Our experience at Restaurant Eugene was so amazing. My fiance and I went with the 5 course tasting menu and it was spectacular. Our server Omar was personable, well informed and so professional. Over all our experience was one of the best few house we have ever spent together. We will be returning in the summer and will be requesting Omar again."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/08/2010

(review submitted 01/11/2010)

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Review 55 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Our waiter, Chris, was TOP NOTCH! If there were a reality show for waiters, he'd win it! The ambiance was very lovely. The food was superb. Not totally sure the steak was worth $42, but it was indeed spiced perfectly. But honestly, I don't personally see a need pay more than $30 for it. The wine was outstanding. The overall service was really wonderful and the valet parking was helpful. The bartender was wonderful in serving us our requested tea on a very cold night. The only negative comment would be that the chocolate ganache dessert was disappointing. Small and flavorless. I would think RE could do much better than that. But, we really enjoyed our overall experience very much and would like to go back for our next special occasion."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/02/2010

(review submitted 01/10/2010)

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Review 56 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"This was the first time we dined at Restaurant Eugene, where we enjoyed the five course tasting menu. The waiter queried our food preferences, so each of us had some input, although basically (unlike Bacchanalia) the chef chose each course for us. Some food items were out-of-this-world (the scallop!) and some didn't excite (radish with butter--not a butter sauce--hard butter). We had read some unfavorable reviews regarding service, but had absolutely no complaints. Waitstaff was very attentive and, overall, the meal flowed extremely well. Portions were sufficient, but we certainly weren't stuffed. It was quality, not quantity. Expect no doggie bag. Was it worth the expense? Yes, if you can afford it. No, if you can't."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/06/2010

(review submitted 01/08/2010)

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Review 57 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Excellent food and presentation - but little of it. Ordered appetizer and scallops (2 scallops on the plate with a 1" square of corn souffle). I understand the concept of the graduated portions, but was still a bit taken aback. The bread helped."

Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, notable wine list, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/04/2010

(review submitted 01/06/2010)

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Review 58 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"As we planned a business trip to Atlanta, Restaurant Eugene was recommended to us by foodie friends. And it didn't disappoint. We were able to create a flexible array of dishes from seafood, vegetarian, and meat options. Highlights included the crispy fried kale, the squash in three preparations, and the lobster risotto. Be sure to save room for dessert -- the apple tart melted in the mouth. A lovely blend of creative approaches and fresh, local ingredients in a stunningly beautiful atmosphere. Don't miss it!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/04/2010

(review submitted 01/06/2010)

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Review 59 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Our experience at Restaurant Eugene was absolutely superb! Everything, from the bread basket to the entrees was elegant and delicious. I had the duck, and it was the best duck I have ever had anywhere - including Bacchanalia where I had duck 2 nights later. It was so flavorful and tender, I would have believed it was pork tenderloin if I didn't know better. We had the cheese for dessert and asked the server to select 5 for us, including wine pairing. It was absolutely the best cheese sampling we have ever had - again compared to Bacchanalia, NY's Gramercy Tavern, and several highly esteemed European restaurants. Simply Amazing!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/23/2009

(review submitted 01/05/2010)

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Review 60 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Great ambiance, great food, and great experience!!"

Special Features: romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/30/2009

(review submitted 01/01/2010)

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Review 61 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Some restaurants do food well or service well but very few do both. Restaurant Eugene is one of those. The food is outstanding and the service is flawless. Helpful, well-trained servers are always there at the right time and you hardly notice them. They provide candid assessments of dinner choices based on your preferences. I love the new menu structure --- unique approach that provides lots of flexibility in dining. RE is one of the top 3-4 restaurants in Atlanta in my opinion."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/30/2009

(review submitted 01/01/2010)

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Review 62 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"I had another great meal at Eugene's. The food and service were superb. I must try for those who love a creative take on food."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/30/2009

(review submitted 01/01/2010)

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Review 63 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Good)

"food was great, although a little heavy on the salt. service was slow - took over 3 hours for a three course meal."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/28/2009

(review submitted 12/30/2009)

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Review 64 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Good)

"I enjoyed it, but the food was even alittle far out for me and I enjoy trying new things. I didn't eat anything that I absolutely loved and would want to come back again for."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/26/2009

(review submitted 12/28/2009)

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Review 65 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"The food is among the finest in Atlanta. Everything was spot on in our meals."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/26/2009

(review submitted 12/28/2009)

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Review 66 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"The five course tasting was excellent especially with the wine pairing."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/23/2009

(review submitted 12/27/2009)

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Review 67 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Very nice food and its presentation, and attentive service."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/24/2009

(review submitted 12/26/2009)

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Review 68 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Delicious! Experience well taylored to our group. Dessert fell short of the rest of the meal."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/22/2009

(review submitted 12/24/2009)

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Review 69 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"This was the perfect restaurant for our night out. I was looking for a quiet, romantic spot to just sit and have a great conversation. We got that and much more. It's the type of spot I'll be visiting again when I'm looking for a romantic evening."

Special Features: romantic

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/18/2009

(review submitted 12/24/2009)

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Review 70 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Best restaurant in Atlanta today!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/21/2009

(review submitted 12/23/2009)

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Review 71 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Sunday Supper is a terrific deal a prix fixe three course meal priced at $29.95"

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/20/2009

(review submitted 12/22/2009)

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Review 72 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"We really wanted to love this restaurant, but didn't. We had the 7 course Tasting Menu, and while each dish was stand-alone good, the cumulative effect was too heavy, too rich with too few vegetables, too many mushrooms and too much salt. I actually went home with a mild headache."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/19/2009

(review submitted 12/21/2009)

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Review 73 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Food and service are always top notch at Restaurant Eugene."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/18/2009

(review submitted 12/21/2009)

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Review 74 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Wait staff was on the ball...a good experience !"

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/19/2009

(review submitted 12/21/2009)

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Review 75 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Good)

"The bartender, Nick, is known for his drink-making skills - he is very good! We had an 8:15 reservation and waited over an hour for a table. The wait was not the biggest problem, it was the ATTITUDE of the Maitre D handling it that was the bigger problem - he was very patronizing rather than listening to his guests.
The food was okay, desserts good."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/19/2009

(review submitted 12/21/2009)

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Review 76 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Good)

"While the food remains excellent, & the ambience casually elegant--by the time we were finished we were swearing we'd "never again"!
TWO REASONS, one major, one minor:

Major:
If we had one more server either tell us "this is simply fantastic"; "this amuse from the kitchen you will find excellent"; are we just
delighting in this superb food?, etc.
A restaurant should let it's food speak for itself....the customer should praise the food --or not---NOT the restaurant! And at
every stop by the table......it's OBNOXIOUS!
Minor: If we had to see the pass-middle-aged bald man & his girlfriend kiss while eating one more time.....not little pecks, but
full-blown 3 minutes wet sloppies---we tried not to watch, but were facing their way. Ge"

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/17/2009

(review submitted 12/19/2009)

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Review 77 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Good)

"i felt the food was tasty, but the portions were so small that it was embarassing. The waiter even tried to steer us to different dishes , because of the portion size"

Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/17/2009

(review submitted 12/19/2009)

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Review 78 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"the menu was not very helpful in selecting our courses. the only way to determine which selections could serve as entrees and which were more appropriate as sides or appetizers was the price of each dish, as they were scattered randomly throughout the menu. extremely over-salted on multiple courses. i had the monkfish, which was lukewarm at best; almost cold. the complimentary initial course (amuse bouche, i think) was "pretty" in a minimalist kind of way, but smaller than the size of a piece of trident gum. And the server who presented the course mumbled his way through the description, so we had no idea what it was. the one course that did shine was the dessert course; our party tried four different selections, and all were excellent"

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Fair)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/17/2009

(review submitted 12/19/2009)

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Review 79 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Good)

"We were not pleased with the menu. We were expected "twist on southern traditional" and being from Birmingham, AL I was expecting food combinations and creativity like Frank Stitt's. Instead, it was chicken liver, sweatbreads, squab, duck and other choices that I don't seem to remember being in my Southern background. All in all, a mediocre experience with limited food choices. The table of four next to us were making the same comments."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Fair)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/12/2009

(review submitted 12/18/2009)

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Review 80 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Good)

"The service was too segmented and divided. Primary server was there when it was not needed and gone every time you needed something."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/15/2009

(review submitted 12/17/2009)

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Review 81 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"Group of four arrives for 9:00 pm reservation….
Sent to Holeman and Finch next door for drinks but too crowded so come back to the Restaurant Bar….
Order 4 Drinks…bartender forgets order…reorder 4 drinks…..bartender delivers 3 drinks…….
Told to cash out because table is about ready…… waiter places drinks on tray to deliver to table…..table not ready for 10 more minutes……awkward for all concerned……
Seated at table 45 minutes past reservation...
Immediately brought delicious caviar amuse bouche…
Told by waiter that (2) mains were not available………both had been chosen……
Brought a salty shot of soup….
First course and second course were excellent……
Waiter not attentive or involved…. attention taken by large table of 8……
Extremely lo"

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/12/2009

(review submitted 12/16/2009)

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Review 82 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Overall food and service was good, nothing special. I doubt we will go back with so many better restaurants in the city"

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/13/2009

(review submitted 12/15/2009)

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Review 83 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"We were disappointed with our dining experience at Restaurant Eugene. I had made a reservation ahead of time to celebrate 2 birthdays and then confirmed this reservation 2 days in advance and we were still made to wait almost 20 min. when we arrived. I have never had this happen at a high-end Atlanta restaurant. Also, the hostess was kind of flippant and unconcerned about our wait. The waiter who served us dinner was a little lackluster as well. I do not think we'll be dining at this restaurant again."

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/12/2009

(review submitted 12/15/2009)

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Review 84 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"My second trip to Restaurant Eugene was just as enjoyable as my first. I am a big fan of their Sunday Dinner concept. On this trip my guest and I supplemented our 3 course Sunday dinners with an entree size autumn vegetable plate, well aware that one of the restaurant's greatest strengths is in the preparation of fresh vegetables. While our waiter was not able to tell us ahead of time exactly which vegetables would show up on this plate, we were amply rewarded with a diverse and delicious medley of around 8 items to enjoy with our crispy Mary Randolph fried chicken. The toasted corn soup with chopped pickled beets in the center that was a first course selection on the Sunday Dinner menu was one of the best soups I've tasted in a long time."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/13/2009

(review submitted 12/15/2009)

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Review 85 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"Disappointed with our first visit after hearing such rave reviews. Waiter spoke so quickly could baredly understand him so we found menu rather confusing. Ordered a salad to split-portion was extremely small for price. One person in our party ordered lamb and contained much fat so was not pleased. Limited menu and high prices. I would not return--too many other good restaurants."

Food		(Poor)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/12/2009

(review submitted 12/15/2009)

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Review 86 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"This place is AMAZING. My husband and I dined there for our wedding anniversary and we could not have been happier. Terrific service, wonderful atmosphere and delicious food!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
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Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/12/2009

(review submitted 12/14/2009)

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Review 87 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Restaurant Eugene is simply the best!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/10/2009

(review submitted 12/12/2009)

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Review 88 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Food was wonderful and well presented."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/06/2009

(review submitted 12/08/2009)

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Review 89 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"The food and service, as usual were wonderful."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/06/2009

(review submitted 12/08/2009)

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Review 90 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Excelllent Cusine,, well prepared and served. Menu is a little confusing."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/04/2009

(review submitted 12/08/2009)

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Review 91 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Everything was great. We went for our 25th anniversary and the restaurant was thoughtful enough to print a special edition of their menu noting our anniversary. One member of our group asked the bartender to fix "something special" that was non alchoholic (and also wasn't sweeet). I'm going back to get the recipe because it was great!"

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/05/2009

(review submitted 12/07/2009)

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Review 92 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Poor)

"My husband and I went for a special occasion. We were very disappointed in the food. It was very average and therefore overpriced. The service was very slow. And we will not be returning. There are so many better restaurants in Atlanta. I am very surprised that is is reviewed so highly. As I spoke to other friends of mine who have been to Restaurant Eugene, I found that they all had similar experiences."

Food		(Poor)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/05/2009

(review submitted 12/07/2009)

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Review 93 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Food was awesome portions were small."

Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/05/2009

(review submitted 12/07/2009)

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Review 94 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"Pricey and small portions. Organic food with out a lot of flavor. Good presentaton and ambiance."

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/04/2009

(review submitted 12/07/2009)

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Review 95 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Great food, great service. We had the 5 course tasting. I was able to tell them my food preferences and they served me accordingly. We can't wait to go back."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/05/2009

(review submitted 12/07/2009)

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Review 96 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"We had a fantastic meal and wonderful experience at Restaurant Eugene. We were encouraged to be very flexible with the menu and mix and match depending on what we wanted to try. We ended up getting four appetizer dishes and then splitting an entree. This was a great way to experience a lot of different tastes and types of food. Everything we got was outstanding. We can't wait to go back."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/20/2009

(review submitted 12/06/2009)

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Review 97 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Our party of 6 did the 5 course tasting menu which was wonderful, service impeccable and the bartender was a true professional. Delicious!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/23/2009

(review submitted 12/06/2009)

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Review 98 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Good)

"My husband and I were very disappointed in our latest visit to Restaurant Eugene. The food was ok, but not anywhere near the standards we had come to expect from this restaurant. The menu was quite limited and did not display the level of creativity displayed in menues from prior visits. Given the prices charged and our experience from prior visits, the food, ambiance and service were not anywhere near what they should have been."

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/28/2009

(review submitted 12/05/2009)

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Review 99 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"We dined at Restaurant Eugene to celebrate our anniversary. They had recently been honored as "restaurant of the year" by the AJC, and we had high expectations. We were not disappointed. It was pure food nirvana. From the moment we sat down to the time we left, the experience was sublime. The seven course tasting menu was a continuous, and delightful surprise (the lobster grits were heavenly). The service by Chris, was professional and attentive, without being obsequious. It was a dinner to remember."

Special Features: special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/23/2009

(review submitted 12/05/2009)

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Review 100 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Absolutely scrumptious!! Chef Linton Hopkins's creations are over-the-top outstanding. This was our second time visiting Restaurant Eugene and we only wish we lived in Atlanta so we could experience his wonderful cuisine more often!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/18/2009

(review submitted 12/05/2009)

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Review 101 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Sunday night supper at Restaurant Eugene is always a great experience. Only problem is that the service seemed slower than usual. Bread pudding dessert was outstanding."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/22/2009

(review submitted 12/05/2009)

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Review 102 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"The restaurant is very cozy. We had the "chef's table" for a business dinner but it was not located where we could observe the chef which seems odd. The menu is poorly laid out - the appetizers aren't marked and are listed with the entrees - the waiter had to advise each diner individually at the table how to tell the appetizers from the entrees. The food was ok, not remarkable. Each phase of ordering was incredibly long - we ate alot of bread before the first appetizer arrived! What should have been a 2 hour buiness dinner turned into three hours. The waiter wasn't warm or friendly, and seemed condesending at times."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/19/2009

(review submitted 12/05/2009)

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Review 103 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"The food in Atlanta was great overall but this was the highlight of our trip. We would have been very disappointed if we had not had this wonderful evening."

Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/18/2009

(review submitted 12/04/2009)

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Review 104 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Our waiter/wine cruise director, Chris, was fantastic. He made dinner fun rather than a meal. We had the five course chef's meal with wine pairing. He stretched our usual tastes for Zinfandil/Brunello into other areas, would never have chosen Madeira otherwise. The food had excellent flavors and textures."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/27/2009

(review submitted 12/04/2009)

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Review 105 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Good)

"We have been to Restaurant Eugene 3 times previously. All those experiences were great. Our visit on 11/25/09 was not that great. I had my mother, brother and sister-in-law in town and wanted to impress them with a wonderful meal. While the service was pretty good, all 5 of our entrees came out lukewarm. They offered to re-heat them, but that just ruins the entire flow of the meal--plus the food can end up overcooked. They did give us several desserts to try and make amends. We also found the small plates menu a bit confusing. And when they say small plates they mean it!! We all thought the prices were too much for what you received--even though the ingredients and flavors were very good. For us, it wasn't a $500+ dining experience!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/25/2009

(review submitted 12/03/2009)

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Review 106 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Good)

"waiter did not seem knowledgeable about farm to table details. dining room was extremely quiet. food was high quality but not as favorful or well executed as expected."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/28/2009

(review submitted 12/03/2009)

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Review 107 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"The chef's tasting menu was the best i have had in a long time. The service was perfect throughout the evening and i have only good things to say about the entire experience."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/27/2009

(review submitted 12/03/2009)

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Review 108 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Not worth the price. Selection was limited and service was slow!
Have had much better."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/01/2009

(review submitted 12/02/2009)

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Review 109 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"A wonderful experience. The best small batch bourbon list around with a very skilled mix-master at the behind the bar. The Farm Egg small plate was a silky, smooth surprise the warrants a return visit by itself. The overall scene was just the right level of energy, without being too loud. I will be back again."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/20/2009

(review submitted 11/22/2009)

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Review 110 for Restaurant Eugene

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"This was one of the best dining experiences we've had in a long time - and we dine out frequently. The service was impeccable, the food beyond our expectations. The chef came out and spoke to many diners which was an added "touch" and made you feel like he was truly invested in your dining experience. The pricing leans towards more high end - recommend as special occasion dining. AJC voted #1 in town, we agree."

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/19/2009

(review submitted 11/21/2009)

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Overall Rating

(Very Good)

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

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