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Address: 1530 Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: (458) 201-7044
Website: http://barpurlieu.com/
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Bar Purlieu
Contemporary, farm to table French bistro with craft cocktails, a natural oriented wine list and relaxed atmosphere.
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Craft cocktails, natural wine, Champagne. Curbside pick up still available, including retail wine to go. 1530 Willamette Street Eugene, OR, 97401 United States.
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Reviews
shia
went here with my boyfriend for our anniversary and it was amaziiing! the lamb was soo tender but still moist and the fettuccine was superb. our waiter was very kind and gave me my desert for free . will be coming back here for the spring menu.
… moreSara Gibson
Fun, inviting atmosphere with fun flavors that were a first for me! This was my second visit, and it was on Halloween night. The staff and clientele were spectacularly spooky. Fresh flowers adorned the dishes. The oysters were so good… my son even had two! The ribs and the dessert were fantastic!!!
… moreJenny V
We enjoyed everything we had here. My partner and I split an appetizer, salad, entrée and dessert. We had the bone marrow, the garden salad, the filet and the apple tart tartin. The bone marrow was better than one we had in Portland. The filet was well cooked. The dessert was our favorite. It was not too sweet.
… moreK P
First time here and loved it! We had a 5:30 Friday reservation—perfect timing to beat the crowd. Great atmosphere, excellent service, and fresh, delicious food. The scallops were amazing and the pistachio pie was a standout dessert. Perfect spot for a date night—can’t wait to come back for happy hour!
… moreKorah Loyd
We had high hopes for this visit, however, unfortunately it was unpleasant from start to finish.
Upon arrival, it seemed they had to scramble to find and prep a table despite our reservation, as we were visiting from out of town for our anniversary. Which was totally understandable and no problem at all, except they sat us directly behind the prepping station for the plates and silverware, and it was incredibly loud and very uncomfortable as we could hardly communicate with each other over the noise. Servers were standing directly behind my head handling that station on and off the entire time, but after the initial sit down not going well we didn’t want to seem like a burden by asking to move.
That wouldn’t have been so bad if the service wasn’t so rude each visit to the table. The restaurant was busy, but we were aware that our table was being seen far less frequently than those around us. We tried to get the attention of the staff in the kindest manner possible to no avail.
Our server questioned our entire order, made comments that it was a lot of food for two people, and when the check arrived we noticed she added the large portion of an item we asked for the appetizer size of, but we still paid for it to avoid yet another hassle.
We ordered several dishes and some of it was great. We were most excited about the steak tartare which may have been seasonal, but it was definitely the best item we were served. We enjoyed the charcuterie board, and the mushroom tart was unique but flavourful.
What sealed the deal on the experience was the octopus soup(?) and the steak and fries. I’ve never seen octopus served in a soup/stew style like that, which was quite disappointing for an octopus dish, but even more so it was one of the most chaotic dishes I’ve ever been served at any restaurant. It didn’t make much culinary sense and wasn’t enjoyable at all unfortunately.
That being said, the steak came out literally cold to touch. We ordered medium rare, and it arrived inedible. It took over 15 minutes for the server to look in our direction. When she finally stopped by, she offered to cook the steak on the plate longer, but that was it. There was no acknowledgement of how undercooked it was, instead she seemed annoyed. At that point we were so ready to leave we just kindly asked for the steak to be removed from the tab as it was still untouched. The bill was quite expensive even without the steak, which we expected, but the experience being so stressful was unexpected and made the price point not worth it.
We didn’t try any desserts due to how uncomfortable and unpleasant our visit was. I’m hoping this experience was a one-off for this establishment as it seemed to have a lot to offer.
… moreUpon arrival, it seemed they had to scramble to find and prep a table despite our reservation, as we were visiting from out of town for our anniversary. Which was totally understandable and no problem at all, except they sat us directly behind the prepping station for the plates and silverware, and it was incredibly loud and very uncomfortable as we could hardly communicate with each other over the noise. Servers were standing directly behind my head handling that station on and off the entire time, but after the initial sit down not going well we didn’t want to seem like a burden by asking to move.
That wouldn’t have been so bad if the service wasn’t so rude each visit to the table. The restaurant was busy, but we were aware that our table was being seen far less frequently than those around us. We tried to get the attention of the staff in the kindest manner possible to no avail.
Our server questioned our entire order, made comments that it was a lot of food for two people, and when the check arrived we noticed she added the large portion of an item we asked for the appetizer size of, but we still paid for it to avoid yet another hassle.
We ordered several dishes and some of it was great. We were most excited about the steak tartare which may have been seasonal, but it was definitely the best item we were served. We enjoyed the charcuterie board, and the mushroom tart was unique but flavourful.
What sealed the deal on the experience was the octopus soup(?) and the steak and fries. I’ve never seen octopus served in a soup/stew style like that, which was quite disappointing for an octopus dish, but even more so it was one of the most chaotic dishes I’ve ever been served at any restaurant. It didn’t make much culinary sense and wasn’t enjoyable at all unfortunately.
That being said, the steak came out literally cold to touch. We ordered medium rare, and it arrived inedible. It took over 15 minutes for the server to look in our direction. When she finally stopped by, she offered to cook the steak on the plate longer, but that was it. There was no acknowledgement of how undercooked it was, instead she seemed annoyed. At that point we were so ready to leave we just kindly asked for the steak to be removed from the tab as it was still untouched. The bill was quite expensive even without the steak, which we expected, but the experience being so stressful was unexpected and made the price point not worth it.
We didn’t try any desserts due to how uncomfortable and unpleasant our visit was. I’m hoping this experience was a one-off for this establishment as it seemed to have a lot to offer.
Quinn Witt
My fiancé and I had a wonderful experience here. We were looking for authentic French cuisine, and this restaurant delivered on every level. From the appetizers to the entrées, every dish was thoughtfully prepared, beautifully plated, and absolutely delicious.
The service truly stood out. We arrived slightly early for our reservation and were graciously seated at the bar, where we enjoyed excellent cocktails while we waited. Even after closing, the experience left an impression. Seeing the staff gather to share a meal together spoke volumes about the atmosphere and care behind the scenes.
Thank you for such a memorable evening. We will definitely be returning.
… moreThe service truly stood out. We arrived slightly early for our reservation and were graciously seated at the bar, where we enjoyed excellent cocktails while we waited. Even after closing, the experience left an impression. Seeing the staff gather to share a meal together spoke volumes about the atmosphere and care behind the scenes.
Thank you for such a memorable evening. We will definitely be returning.
Renee Delgado-Riley
I’ve always considered Bar Purlieu one of my favorite spots, so I was genuinely excited to return. The meal started off strong, the Brussels sprouts with Vietnamese vinaigrette were incredible, and the cocktails were just as delicious as I remembered. Presentation throughout the night was stunning as every plate looked like a work of art. But don’t let that fool you, the depth of flavor just wasn’t there.
My steelhead entrée was beautifully plated, but the fish was bland and lacked any real seasoning or complexity. The pistachio streusel added some texture, but couldn’t rescue the dish. Thankfully, the potatoes were the highlight of the plate. My date’s game hen leaned too heavy on the greens and too light on actual meat, which left us both underwhelmed.
We saved room for dessert, hoping for redemption, but the chai carrot cake missed the mark. The flavors didn’t blend well and felt oddly mismatched.
Bar Purlieu has delivered incredible meals in the past, but this visit was disappointing. Gorgeous presentation can’t make up for food that falls flat. I’m hoping it was a bad night.
… moreMy steelhead entrée was beautifully plated, but the fish was bland and lacked any real seasoning or complexity. The pistachio streusel added some texture, but couldn’t rescue the dish. Thankfully, the potatoes were the highlight of the plate. My date’s game hen leaned too heavy on the greens and too light on actual meat, which left us both underwhelmed.
We saved room for dessert, hoping for redemption, but the chai carrot cake missed the mark. The flavors didn’t blend well and felt oddly mismatched.
Bar Purlieu has delivered incredible meals in the past, but this visit was disappointing. Gorgeous presentation can’t make up for food that falls flat. I’m hoping it was a bad night.
Greg Keyser
We’ve been coming to Eugene for over 30 years to visit my parents. This dining experience was, by far, the best we’ve ever had in Eugene. Started with oysters and bread, both excellent. We then shared the Little Gem salad, with pistachio crumble and a decadent lemon dressing. My wife had the seared scallops, which were amazing but came out only luke warm. I had the Knee Deep Filet minion with caramelized onions and potatoes, the filet was cooked and seared to perfection. We finished with the flourless chocolate cake, topped with delicious raspberry puree. We will be back!
… moreKai Dwd
This restaurant seems to have put a lot of effort into accommodating various groups of customers. While this can be both an advantage and a disadvantage, for guests who are not dining in large groups, it is entirely a drawback. The tables are too close together. While seated at a two-person table, I was constantly bumped by passing staff, which disrupted conversations. The outdoor seating was also not particularly spacious.
The fresh oysters were well-prepared, and at $4.00 each, the price was reasonable given the quality of handling and the opportunity to compare two different varieties. However, the escargot dish was a major disappointment. It is a signature dish at many French restaurants, yet this was the first time I saw escargot served outside of its shell at a French establishment. Whether canned escargot was used or not, the portion size was far too small, and the bitter taste—possibly due to incomplete removal of the digestive tract—made it unpleasant. I would absolutely not recommend this menu item.
The scallops were grilled well, but the risotto was completely overcooked and lacked the proper texture. Risotto should always be cooked al dente to provide a layered texture, but that wasn’t the case here. While the sauce was flavorful, the price felt too high. The dish was simply labeled “sea scallop” without any special features, and considering the retail price of wild-caught scallops, the cost seemed excessive even when estimating wholesale pricing.
The mussel dish lacked overall balance, and the **guanciale** was burned, which left a bitter aftertaste.
Once again, I was reminded that French cuisine starts and ends with butter—without wine, the dishes felt overwhelmingly rich. It reinforced my belief that French food must be paired with wine.
I also believe that a restaurant offering a **Chef’s Special** menu should not feel overly casual. There were two large tables occupied by lively groups, and their loud conversations and laughter made it difficult to even hear the dish explanations. This is not a place would visit for a special day dining for all . This was my first and last meal here. In other words, it is not a place I would recommend.
… moreThe fresh oysters were well-prepared, and at $4.00 each, the price was reasonable given the quality of handling and the opportunity to compare two different varieties. However, the escargot dish was a major disappointment. It is a signature dish at many French restaurants, yet this was the first time I saw escargot served outside of its shell at a French establishment. Whether canned escargot was used or not, the portion size was far too small, and the bitter taste—possibly due to incomplete removal of the digestive tract—made it unpleasant. I would absolutely not recommend this menu item.
The scallops were grilled well, but the risotto was completely overcooked and lacked the proper texture. Risotto should always be cooked al dente to provide a layered texture, but that wasn’t the case here. While the sauce was flavorful, the price felt too high. The dish was simply labeled “sea scallop” without any special features, and considering the retail price of wild-caught scallops, the cost seemed excessive even when estimating wholesale pricing.
The mussel dish lacked overall balance, and the **guanciale** was burned, which left a bitter aftertaste.
Once again, I was reminded that French cuisine starts and ends with butter—without wine, the dishes felt overwhelmingly rich. It reinforced my belief that French food must be paired with wine.
I also believe that a restaurant offering a **Chef’s Special** menu should not feel overly casual. There were two large tables occupied by lively groups, and their loud conversations and laughter made it difficult to even hear the dish explanations. This is not a place would visit for a special day dining for all . This was my first and last meal here. In other words, it is not a place I would recommend.
Ambrosha Ossorio
First, you must try the hibiscus limeade. (I dont drink) so it’s not alcoholic, but it was absolutely divine. Atmosphere was super cool if you can get a booth in the back.(make reservations) dinner was good a very small menu. The lamb was fall off the bone and very good, but was served with lentils and was a bit salty.the crab fetnaccini didn’t have a whole lot of flavor and I felt like the noodles were too big for the dish. The portions are not big.
So if you’re hungry, you would probably need multiple dishes. What I go back? Probably to try the different menu because it does change.
… moreSo if you’re hungry, you would probably need multiple dishes. What I go back? Probably to try the different menu because it does change.