McMenamins East 19th Street Cafe

This review is based on multiple visits in May/June 2011.

We had a conference right down the street, and we ended up here most evenings. They have a decent beer selection and service. Good for an evening with friends, just don't expect anything amazing when it comes to beer or food.

Edited from 4 to 3 stars:

This place is ok. I feel like the quality of the food has gone down and it just seems more expensive than I would like to pay for what I get.

McMenamins, the chain, has Oregon written all over it.  It's made up of 65 brewpubs, microbreweries, music venues, theatre pubs, and historic hotels.  The McMenamins Co. is also one of the top 50 largest craft breweries in the United States. McMenamins features NW pub fare and handcrafted ales and wines. There are three locations in Eugene, all of them with something slightly different to offer. McMenamins North Bank is a good place to bring a date or spouse, and watch the sunset riverside.  Mcmenamins High St Brewery and Cafe is good for a cozy fire, and meeting your business associates.  Mcmenamins 19th St Cafe is perfect for college students, billiard play, soccer moms, and brunch before the big game.

My favorite: Anything that includes their signature brew "Ruby Ale" and fries. The Tater tots are bomb too!