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Bar Purlieu

Restaurant โ€ข French restaurant

๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Fantastic in everything they do. The energy of the restaurant is fantastic. There are so many amazing aspects. The foid is delicious, great portions, the drinks are well mixed and the desserts were so awesome. Love this place, I am so pleased with everything. The service was welcome and wearm and f... People often mention menu, experience, Eugene, restaurant, good, delicious, amazing, service, friendly, cocktails,


Address

1530 Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97401

Website

barpurlieu.com

Contact

(458) 201-7044

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (323 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 4 to 10โ€ฏPM
  • Tuesday: 4 to 10โ€ฏPM
  • Wednesday: 4 to 10โ€ฏPM
  • Thursday: 4 to 10โ€ฏPM
  • Friday: 4 to 10โ€ฏPM
  • Saturday: 4 to 10โ€ฏPM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: menu (12) experience (11) Eugene (10) restaurant (9) good (9) delicious (8) amazing (7) service (7) friendly (7) cocktails (7)
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  • 5/5 Bonnie 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic in everything they do. The energy of the restaurant is fantastic. There are so many amazing aspects. The foid is delicious, great portions, the drinks are well mixed and the desserts were so awesome. Love this place, I am so pleased with everything. The service was welcome and wearm and friendly. Thank you for giving me hope that awesomeness exists.
    5 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 YๅฆนY็ฌจ 2 years ago on Google
    We have only heard good reviews and this year we decided to try the thanksgiving menu. When going go pick up the food, all the food were packed and ready to go. The Staff went over the food items and provided heating instructions and even extra foils for heating. Very considerate. We heated the food and the amount of food is for more than 4 people. Detailed instructions for heating up and food and it tasted good. Plenty of left over for us for the weekend! We are looking forward to visiting the restaurant in person for more delicious food.
    4 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Emily L. 1 year ago on Google
    This is one of my favorite places in Eugene. The kitchen puts out some amazing food with locally sourced ingredients. The bar is equally creative and delicious! 10/10, this is my go-to restaurant for some elevated dining in Eugene!
    3 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 kim e. 2 years ago on Google
    Unique menu items that are updated on the regular. The chefs menu will let you experience new flavors through a multi course meal. Donโ€™t forget to grab a drink from the bar. You wonโ€™t be disappointed.
    3 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Darcy S. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing! What a little gem on Willamette in Eugene. A cozy French Bistro with indoor and outdoor seating. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Wonderful food, cocktails and wine. We had it all and loved every bit. Highly recommend it!
    3 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Bryce J. 1 year ago on Google
    Very surprisedโ€”the Chef and Staff of this restaurant are on it. We had the 5-course Chefs menu and dined outside due to limited seat availability. I believe we paid $65.00 /ea for the chefs menu + $30.00 wine pairing for my wife and her friend. Coming in from Seattle, this is an excellent price especially considering how carefully the plates were prepared. The food was delicious and the staff made the experience extremely enjoyable. I would dine here again. Sorry the photos are not great due to lack of lighting.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Dan S. 1 year ago on Google
    Granted this was on Valentine's Day, and a pre-arranged 5 course dinner, but our experience, service and food was nothing short of amazing. Every dish was carefully planned to offer contrasting yet complementary flavor profiles using the freshest ingredients. Service was extremely prompt, friendly and upbeat. As other vetted reviewers have indicated, this place is truly a very special find and will be worth your time.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Taylor E. 10 months ago on Google
    If you thought you needed to travel to PDX to have an amazing fine dining experience, you are wrong. The food was crafted with flavor and thoughtfulness. Don't let the small dining room surprise you, it packs a big experience punch.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Ethan B. 11 months ago on Google
    I was born and raised in Eugene, and am now living on the East Coast. I came to visit with family and honestly had one of the best restaurant experiences Iโ€™ve ever had in Eugene. Incredibly friendly and attentive staff, very helpful service with specific attention to preferences and recommendations, and above all phenomenal food and drinks. Atmosphere is great โ€” not too crowded, not too loud. Great decor, and just a wonderful meal experience. Check this place out!!
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Elisha J. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was amazing! Highly recommend the chefs tasting menu! We opted for the wine pairings as well and were so happy we did. It is a 5 course meal with good portions. My husband and I were starving by the time we got to the restaurant after a long day of driving and with the 5 course tasting menu and an extra dessert we were so stuffed. Also to note their French 75 was probably the best I've ever had! Would come back in a heartbeat if I'm ever in Eugene again!
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Amanda C. 1 year ago on Google
    Phenomenal dining experience. Perfectly cooked steak. I ordered 3 of the "Guaranteed Best Seller" cocktails because they were so utterly delicious. I never do that.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 SL 2 years ago on Google
    We stopped in Eugene overnight for our road trip and found Bar Purlieu on the top rated list on google map. As previous reviewers mentioned, the food, ambience, and cocktails were excellent, will definitely visit again if we ever come back to the area.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Chandra B. 2 years ago on Google
    First time here at this little Gem! Inviting and cozy. Our server Madeline was on point. Super personable and attentive. The cocktails were expertly crafted and delicious. My mom and I ordered a little bit of everything, pork belly skewers, escargot, beet salad, oysters, mushroom tart, scallops and finished with olive oil cake. The dishes were beautifully plated and very tasty. We loved the shareable experience and will most definitely come back and bring more people with us!
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Delores G. 2 years ago on Google
    Food and service was great. I only had appetizers but each one was really good. The tuna tartare was the best I ever had. Cocktails were amazing. Bartender was awesome, she was friendly and provided great service at the bar.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 2/5 Sydney W. 1 year ago on Google
    We were visiting a Bed and Breakfast in Eugene for my partner's 30th birthday and the hosts recommended Bar Purlieu for dinner. We had eaten at Maximilien in Seattle a couple weeks prior and were obsessed with the food so we thought we'd try Bar Purlieu since the menu is similar. We were deeply disappointed with the food and service. When we arrived, the host pointed across the restaurant and said nonchalantly "your table is over there." She didn't walk us to our table and barely looked up from her scheduling computer. Once we seated ourselves, the waiter did not come to greet us or pour any water. We waited about 15 minutes before anyone came to take our food and drink order. We both liked our cocktails - I ordered the warm london fog tea cocktail which was the best part of our experience. For appetizers, we ordered the brussel sprouts and the bone marrow. The brussel sprouts were excessively oily and the bone marrow was a new experience for both of us so I have nothing to compare it to. The texture of the bone marrow was off-putting. For mains, we ordered the duck and the scallops. The duck was good but too salty and it was paired with pinto beans (topped with bread crumbs?) which was odd. The beans were so salty that I couldn't eat them. The scallops were fishy tasty which surprised us because of how close Eugene is to the ocean. The scallops were paired with a cheesy rice that didn't seem to go at all. I couldn't eat the scallops because the fishy flavor was too strong. Overall, the food gave me "the ick" and I didn't enjoy eating it. We considered ordering a dessert, but the dessert menu just didn't pull us in and the mains left us feeling very disappointed and questioning the kitchen's ability to cook and curate a menu. Service was pretty slow, but it was a Friday night so that can be excused. The final blow was that I let Bar Purlieu know when I made the reservation that we were celebrate a milestone birthday and no one in the restaurant acknowledge my partner's birthday at any point in the evening. Even when the waiter asked for our IDs when we ordered cocktails, still no "happy birthday" despite that he looked right at his date of birth. I don't think this restaurant is worth the visit. The food is extremely overpriced for its quality and the service (especially the first impression from the host) was abysmal.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Misty S. 8 months ago on Google
    Everything was delicious however, I felt like I spent more than I got. I ordered the chefs tasting menu. I would have loved to have more than 1.5-2oz worth of meat, I was left a little disappointed. I was craving more meaty entree. If you are not a big meat eater this is a great choice. The staff are friendly and attentive, the atmosphere gives me a turtles vibe. I will be back I'll just order differently.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Ar Y. 9 months ago on Google
    The food is wonderfully prepared, presentation was perfect and the flavor of each dish was outstanding! Their cocktails are unique and well crafted. The ambiance is intimate, you can actually hear your conversations over dinner. The staff members were also incredibly friendly and attentive. This place is definitely a well rounded 5 stars!

  • 5/5 Ben B. 4 months ago on Google
    Food came out fast and was good but wasnโ€™t crazy memorable. Seemed fresh. Octopus was my favorite. They were good but there was a piece of shell in my oyster. Service was good. Iโ€™ll come back. Recommend if youโ€™re visiting Eugene.

  • 5/5 MJ S. 4 months ago on Google
    We had a wonderful experience and the food was amazing. We had the chefs tasting menu, which was delicious and changes every two months. Jane was a fantastic host and really had her finger on the pulse; the drinks she recommended were exactly to my taste. So good!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • โœ“๏ธ Plenty of parking
    • โœ“๏ธ Free street parking
    • โœ“๏ธ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • โœ“๏ธ Debit cards
    • โœ“๏ธ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • โœ“๏ธ Beer
    • โœ“๏ธ Wine
    • โœ“๏ธ Coffee
    • โœ“๏ธ Alcohol
    • โœ“๏ธ Cocktails
    • โœ“๏ธ Hard liquor
    • โœ“๏ธ Small plates
    • โœ“๏ธ Vegan options
    • โœ“๏ธ Organic dishes
    • โœ“๏ธ Healthy options
    • โœ“๏ธ Happy hour drinks
    • โœ“๏ธ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • โœ“๏ธ Dinner
    • โœ“๏ธ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • โœ“๏ธ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • โœ“๏ธ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • โœ“๏ธ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • โœ“๏ธ Dinner
    • โœ“๏ธ Dessert
    • โœ“๏ธ Seating
    • โœ“๏ธ Catering
  • Service options
    • โœ“๏ธ Dine-in
    • โœ“๏ธ Takeout
    • โœ“๏ธ Delivery
    • โœ“๏ธ Curbside pickup
    • โœ“๏ธ Outdoor seating
    • โœ“๏ธ No-contact delivery
  • From the business
    • โœ“๏ธ Identifies as women-owned

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