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Marche
Marche, located in Eugene, Oregon, opened in August 1998. The restaurant, which seats 80 guests, has an exhibition kitchen featuring a beautiful wood-fired oven. There is also a stylish bar and a large outdoor dining area, covered with awnings and umbrellas and surrounded by a garden of herbs and edible flowers. Marche takes its name from the French word for market – a word that describes our location in the bustling 5th street Market and more importantly, our philosophy of cooking. The menu is based on the foods one would find at a farmer’s market: fresh, seasonal, and regional. Marche is committed to using only those ingredients that are at their best, so our menu evolves as we move through the seasons of the year. Marche also believes in using the highest quality and most healthful ingredients available and to that end use organic, free range, and chemical free products. The culinary technique is French-based: intensely flavored and simply but beautifully presented.
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90 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 90 reviews
5 stars
(48)
4 stars
(32)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(65)
- special occasion(56)
- notable wine list(29)
- romantic(28)
- great for lunch(21)
- neighborhood gem(21)
Marche Reviews List
Review 1 for Marche
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Gem in Eugene
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My fifth visit in as many years, and Marche still comes through. They service my foodie husband and vegetarian godson equally well."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 2 for Marche
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Should have had a Marche burger
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great eats, excellent service, one problem OpenTable could solve: I made rez for 2, then added special instruction mentioning baby and requesting a high chair. Marche didn't seem prepared for 2 plus; it isn't a 'family restaurant with lots of crazy stuff on the walls' so they didn't have enough high chairs to go around.
Server was a dad and made us feel welcome as we improvised"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, romantic, special occasion
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Review 3 for Marche
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"creative entrees, starters, dessert! YUM!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for Marche
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
nice mother's day dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great oysters, as always. Over-expensive wine list, as always, but decent wine by glass and cocktails selections. Steak tartare and tenderloin were excellent."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 5 for Marche
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Marche' Never Disappoints
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was a repeat visit to Marche'...for a friend's birthday celebration. Our server was great. The food was awesome as usual. I had the oysters on the half shell with the arugula salad and then the beef tenderloin. The oysters from Puget Sound were super fresh with a unique and flavorful sauce. The tenderloin was exceptional in a superlative mustard sauce. Others in our party had the salmon, the rabbit or the souffle' and all were impressed with their selections. Everyone tried the desserts to very favorable reviews. The creme brulee was a standout. I would also point out tat the savory beignets were also a big hit with my spouse for a starter. The venue is a standout on the Eugene dining scene. Go there; you will have a good time!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 6 for Marche
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is the 3rd time I've eaten at Marche. I always order one of the fish dishes and once again, the chef prepared an incredible dish. We will be back next time we come to Eugene!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for Marche
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing food! Recommend the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Amazing food! Recommend the prix fix menu"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for Marche
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent food and great seating
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food and great seating and bar."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 9 for Marche
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had our anniversary dinner.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had our anniversary dinner. Everything was great! I had the braised lamb. The meat was tender and tasted very well. Highly recommended."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2008
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 10 for Marche
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had a fabulous dinner. Can't
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Had a fabulous dinner. Can't wait to visit Eugene again!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2001
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 11 for Marche
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Unexpected find!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Dined at Marche mid week. Place can sit quite a few people but was pretty empty that day. Overall a very pleasant dinner. Bone Marrow, Moulet Frites, Charcuterie followed by Rabbit Roulade and Beef Tenderloin. Everything was excellent. Sommelier recommended a bottle of Bucklin Cab - cheaper than what I had picked and very good. Attentive and pleasant service!
So much for the food. Ambiance a "C" at best. It seems when they get busy it would be loud and crowded. As so often a few tables that simply should not exist in a good restaurant. The open kitchen, while interesting to observe, needs better ventilation. The whole place smelled like a food truck.
So much for the food. Ambiance a "C" at best. It seems when they get busy it would be loud and crowded. As so often a few tables that simply should not exist in a good restaurant. The open kitchen, while interesting to observe, needs better ventilation. The whole place smelled like a food truck.
In all I definitively would go back"
Dined on 04/16/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 12 for Marche
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food really wasn't outstanding.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food really wasn't outstanding. I expected more after reading reviews. The food was just average. And our waiter forgot to bring a few parts of our order and we had to remind him."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2010
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 13 for Marche
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We have wanted to go for years
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have wanted to go for years but never found the time whenever we went to Eugene! And as we are Volunteers for the UO Track Club, it was too late after the meets!....since this Meet was over at 4:30, we knew we could do it.....so, I booked in Feb. for 6 April!...and booked a hotel, too!
It was a lovely evening with delicious food and gracious service....we will definitely arrange another evening!
Yvonne and Jay Smith"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 14 for Marche
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was good, but portions
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was good, but portions are very small, especially considering the prices."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 15 for Marche
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Slipping...
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I've been coming to Marche for years. It's our "go to" restaurant whenever we are in Eugene, visiting family (2-3 times a year).
Within the lat two years there's been a noticeable decline in the quality of service. Our most recent visit was marred by the lackadaisical server who forgot to provide us plates with our order of a dozen oysters, didn't offer bread & apparently forgot one of our entres (we had to remind her that we ordered it). Really too bad because, in general, the food has been consistently good for many years."
Within the lat two years there's been a noticeable decline in the quality of service. Our most recent visit was marred by the lackadaisical server who forgot to provide us plates with our order of a dozen oysters, didn't offer bread & apparently forgot one of our entres (we had to remind her that we ordered it). Really too bad because, in general, the food has been consistently good for many years."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 16 for Marche
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fabulous food and service!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Best food we've had yet in Eugene. Great service, outstanding food, will return many times. Fabulous drink menu and definitely fit for foodies."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, notable wine list
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Review 17 for Marche
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
very good food and lovely
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"very good food and lovely service. good cocktails. we would definitely go back."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 18 for Marche
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent service, fresh food,and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent service, fresh food,and delicious preparation ingredients. A place to visit many times."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 19 for Marche
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food and exceptional service!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Outstanding seevice is bountiful and the food is fresh. Our experience was wonderful and we will come back again for the food and service oriented experience."
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 20 for Marche
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
First time at Marche. Our
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First time at Marche. Our group numbered 4 and we were seated in a nice quiet booth. Service was attentive although there were no offers to go over menu items until we asked. Specialty cocktails were very imaginative. Appetizers were small for the price. Entrees were very good. I had wild grilled sturgeon...excellently cooked and flavorful....an exceptional plate. Other entrees ....goat cheese & green garlic souffle, beef tenderloin and smoked pork chop were cooked just right and very tasty. Desserts were good but not exceptional. Dinner for 4 including tip was $322 which seemed a little steep for the market...Eugene, OR. An enjoyable evening and would recommend and likely return."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 21 for Marche
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fun restaurant, great food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fun restaurant, great food - stay at Inn at 5th"
Dined on 03/05/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 22 for Marche
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The waitstaff was friendly
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The waitstaff was friendly and accommodating. When I made the reservation over the internet I requested a table in the quietest part of the restaurant because of my hearing difficulties (noise is amplified by hearing aids and cochlear implants) and they did just that. Nice! We had a great birthday dinner and I could hear my partner just fine!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 23 for Marche
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Is by far the best Restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Is by far the best Restaurant in Eugene and would be one of the top Restaurant's if located in Portland. Always have an outstanding experience and fantastic food."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, notable wine list
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Review 24 for Marche
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great menu featuring local,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great menu featuring local, seasonal produce. Food attractively prepared and presented; service friendly and attentive."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 25 for Marche
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The experience was wonderful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The experience was wonderful - the food superb - the service attentive"
Dined on 02/21/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 26 for Marche
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always a great experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always a great experience at Marche's ..."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 27 for Marche
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome food made from local
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Awesome food made from local ingredients. Can't get any better than that! Not at all kid un-friendly but sort of kid-neutral."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 28 for Marche
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We think Marche is the best
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We think Marche is the best restaurant in Eugene and go there on a regular basis. Wonderful delicious food with local and organic a priority."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, late-night find, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 29 for Marche
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I think three different people
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I think three different people greeted us within about 30 seconds of arrival. Everyone was very friendly and the food was excellent."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 30 for Marche
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A Review of Open Table. I
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A Review of Open Table. I had to cancel one reservation and that was easy. But it wasn't apparent how to easily make a new one. I did, but felt the need to call and make certain that the first reservation was canceled, and a new one was confirmed."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 31 for Marche
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Seated immediately, good service,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Seated immediately, good service, outstanding food."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 32 for Marche
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Dining at Marche is more than
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Dining at Marche is more than eating brilliantly combined ingredients, it is a culinary experience! Marche is my favorite restaurant in Eugene!"
Dined on 01/25/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 33 for Marche
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Over rated
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This supposed to be one of the better spots in Eugene. Could have fooled me! I made reservations early because we were attending the Oregon Truffle Festival. When we arrived on time for our reservation we were told that the kitchen was backed up from walkins. They suggested we have a seat at the bar and drink until things slowed. I declined and said that we expected to be seated, they accommodated within 5 minutes. Our waitress had an attitude from the beginning. The food was very disappointing. I had sturgeon which was slightly fishy. The truffle pizza cheese tasted like swiss and the truffle had no taste. My wife's mussels were very good. Her pork chop was overcooked.
The truffle dinner the next night was also disappointing."
The truffle dinner the next night was also disappointing."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2012
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Marche
Based on the average of (57) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
6 out of 6 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate