Picking a great restaurant for Valentine’s Day is crucial. The ambiance, cuisine and service of the restaurant must spell r-o-m-a-n-t-i-c. Several up-scale eateries in Eugene draw crowds for the Cupid-inspired holiday. Students can rest assured that one of the following five bistros will leave any date excited for dessert.
Restaurant: Bruno’s Chef’s Kitchen
Ambiance: Cozy
Romantic Dining Experience: 4 stars
Cuisine: French
Sides: This 11-tabled restaurant is unknown, nestled in a cramped nook on Hilyard Street. But its delectable, high-end cuisine keeps the restaurant busy.
Dining Location: 3443 Hilyard St.
Restaurant: Cafe Soriah
Ambiance: Intimate
Romantic Dining Experience: 5 stars
White table-clothed: No
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Sides: This restaurant, topping several categories for Best Romantic Dining Spot, Best Dinner and Best Service in Eugene, offers lamb, fish and vegetarian meals.
Dining Location: 384 West 13th Ave.
Restaurant: El Vaquero
Ambiance: Authentic
Romantic Dining Experience: 4 stars
White table-clothed: No
Cuisine: Latin fusion
Sides: For Valentine’s Day, this restaurant will offer a special
five-course meal, including salad, crab, fish, lamb, champagne and dessert for $50 per person.
Dining Location: 296 East Fifth Ave., Suite 221
Restaurant: Ring of Fire
Ambiance: Inviting
Romantic Dining Experience: 4 stars
White table-clothed: Yes
Cuisine: Pacific Rim
Sides: Ring of Fire is joined with the Lava Lounge that serves authentic drinks in a more casual setting.
Dining Location: 1099 Chambers St.
Restaurant: Beppe and Gianni’s
Ambiance: Romantico
Romantic Dining Experience: 5 stars
White table-clothed: Yes
Cuisine: Italian
Sides: Consistently voted Best Italian in Eugene by the Eugene Weekly. Fresh salmon and mouth-watering pastas usually top its list of specials. The wait is usually about two hours Valentine’s Day because the
restaurant doesn’t take reservations.
Dining Location: 1646 East 19th Ave.