"Helmed by Marche alum and James Beard award semifinalist chef Crystal Platt, Lion & Owl is one of Eugene’s more upscale destinations for brunch, served five days a week; menus change often, with dishes like foie gras toast with marionberry jelly, and open-faced omelets, and waffled chips with salmon roe-topped dip, perfect for sharing with your table mates. Seasonal juices punch up sparkling wine for impeccable mimosas. Don’t overlook dinner, where the menu flips to serve up anything from braised beef cheeks to salmon. Head next door to sister bar Lemon & Olive for a gin martini and ham and gruyere French toast." - Brenna Houck, Jade Yamazaki Stewart
