Once again, the amazing team at Lion & Owl knocked it out of the park with their cocktail bar. Conveniently located next door, and centrally located in the downtown area, Lemon & Olive has an incredible bar menu with hands down the best cocktails in town. A must stop on your cocktail journey.
Vanessa H.
We had a nice experience here. The food was all great - the rolls were great and the butter was very flavorful, brisket was tender and the crab cake has great flavor. Service was quick and the whole space was very nice.!
Jeremy Goodell
Such an eclectic little place. It’s the same ownership as Lion & Owl next door. The small plates to share are delightful both in appearance and taste. Reminds me a little of the food from the film The Menu (only from the start of the movie though). Cocktail selection is so much fun I wanted to try them all. Some remote friends of mine have a tradition: when someone is going to try a new bar they post the menu on the text thread and ask what drink to try. In this case each of my friends had a different suggestion. I only tried two on the first visit but I’ll definitely be returning. The menu is so intriguing. I had to google quite a few of the ingredients of both food and beverage.Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian choices on the menu. Everything’s delicious.Parking: Park in the pay lot behind the restaurant if you can’t find a metered spot in front.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bev H.
Definitely had to check this place out seeing as we love the Lion & Owl. The same folks put this place together so knew we were in for an eclectic experience. The specialty drinks are really something else. Similar to the dining in the Lion and Owl, the drinks have the most amazing ingredients such that you would never imagine they would all come out tasting good or even recognize what some of the ingredients were. I really enjoyed my holiday eggnog. Smooth and creamy and a fresh sweet taste. My friend had the Cordyceps - a mushroom infused rum with a whole bunch of other ingredients. He enjoyed it. Our party of four shared 6 tapas, two of which were popcorn. Even the popcorn is eclectic - Worcestershire sauce and garlic! Yummy.The servings were tasty but small. Our bill for the 4 of us was just too much! $240.00. That did include a bottle of wine and 4 cocktails. BUT, what really turned all of us off is the taxidermic giraffe - head, neck and shoulders. Even though it is apparently from a zoo animal who died, none of us enjoyed eating beside a dead animal. In summary, overpriced and the dead animal ambiance garner them only 3 stars. Sorry you two!
Daniel S.
We went back a couple of days ago with friends for a repeat performance by the bartender. Jacob was on point with all cocktails! We had several different snacks all were fantastic! It's a can't miss place. I encourage everyone to try it. I'm sure you will have a similar experience.
Riva D.
I've been here twice now and both times have been excellent! The cocktails are creative and delicious! Lots to choose from and the bartender had no problem making one lower alcohol for my friend. The small plates have all been well executed, seasoned perfectly, and interesting. The desserts were insane and I'm not even a dessert person. Perfect for a date or a girls night!
Maxwell Foxman
Great selection of cocktails and they have low abv and non-alcoholic options for cocktails
Bill H.
My wife and I sampled five different cocktails, and they were all great. We enjoyed our conversations at the bar with the bartender, who provided useful advice and information about drinks we were considering. The staff were very friendly and attentive. The interior is beautiful and interesting.
Matt S.
Great place for fancy, upscale drinks. I've been here a couple of times now and I love trying all their creations. It's definitely on the higher side for Eugene but it's also top quality.
Claudia Robles Bello
An excellent place to enjoy small plates accompanied by a good glass of wine or cocktails. Their dishes are perfect for sharing, their variety of cocktails is very good. If you don't like cocktails much, they also offer wine and beer.
Very nice place! Really great for a catch up with a friend or date night. They have a very elegant food menu with very good prices. The drink prices seemed kinda high to me.I ordered the chicken meatballs and I couldn’t eat them all. My favorite thing about the meatballs is they weren’t greasy, they were high quality!The drinks were delicious! They have yummy cocktails I haven’t had anywhere else but they also have local beers!I would definitely recommend this as a place to go but maybe not for a group of over six people.I’m gluten free and felt there were items I could eat on the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Ashley Carmichael
We stopped by Lemon & Olive for a glass of wine before dining at Lion & Owl next door. We loved it! Cool atmosphere, great wine selection, and very kind staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
shannon tarvin
Exceptional service experience! It has such an incredibly diverse cocktail menu; thoughtful in execution and seasonal in the best way . The best crab cake I’ve had, outside of the Bay. A must for date night, or any night you want an indulgent and immersive experience that transports your senses.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Layne King
Staff was snooty and unaccommodating. Menu overpriced. Wanted to like it but was there with a group and some were not treated with kindness or respect.
Service: 1
Katherine R.
What a spectacular little cocktail bar! I was excited to see an upscale bar open near the downtown area and this spot has SUCH cute decor, delicious craft drinks, and great vibes. I especially love the gigantic giraffe on the wall. Service was friendly and helpful, but most importantly the cocktails were very well balanced and delicious. The ingredients and seasonal picks are well thought out. My group had 2 rounds while we were waiting on a table for brunch next door at Lion&Owl and everyone agreed that they loved their drinks! Also, who knew that the bar is connected to Lion&Owl? Makes it convenient when you're grabbing a drink before/after food. I'll definitely be back!
Once again, the amazing team at Lion & Owl knocked it out of the park with their cocktail bar. Conveniently located next door, and centrally located in the downtown area, Lemon & Olive has an incredible bar menu with hands down the best cocktails in town. A must stop on your cocktail journey.
We had a nice experience here. The food was all great - the rolls were great and the butter was very flavorful, brisket was tender and the crab cake has great flavor. Service was quick and the whole space was very nice.!
Such an eclectic little place. It’s the same ownership as Lion & Owl next door. The small plates to share are delightful both in appearance and taste. Reminds me a little of the food from the film The Menu (only from the start of the movie though). Cocktail selection is so much fun I wanted to try them all. Some remote friends of mine have a tradition: when someone is going to try a new bar they post the menu on the text thread and ask what drink to try. In this case each of my friends had a different suggestion. I only tried two on the first visit but I’ll definitely be returning. The menu is so intriguing. I had to google quite a few of the ingredients of both food and beverage.Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian choices on the menu. Everything’s delicious.Parking: Park in the pay lot behind the restaurant if you can’t find a metered spot in front.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Definitely had to check this place out seeing as we love the Lion & Owl. The same folks put this place together so knew we were in for an eclectic experience. The specialty drinks are really something else. Similar to the dining in the Lion and Owl, the drinks have the most amazing ingredients such that you would never imagine they would all come out tasting good or even recognize what some of the ingredients were. I really enjoyed my holiday eggnog. Smooth and creamy and a fresh sweet taste. My friend had the Cordyceps - a mushroom infused rum with a whole bunch of other ingredients. He enjoyed it. Our party of four shared 6 tapas, two of which were popcorn. Even the popcorn is eclectic - Worcestershire sauce and garlic! Yummy.The servings were tasty but small. Our bill for the 4 of us was just too much! $240.00. That did include a bottle of wine and 4 cocktails. BUT, what really turned all of us off is the taxidermic giraffe - head, neck and shoulders. Even though it is apparently from a zoo animal who died, none of us enjoyed eating beside a dead animal. In summary, overpriced and the dead animal ambiance garner them only 3 stars. Sorry you two!
We went back a couple of days ago with friends for a repeat performance by the bartender. Jacob was on point with all cocktails! We had several different snacks all were fantastic! It's a can't miss place. I encourage everyone to try it. I'm sure you will have a similar experience.
I've been here twice now and both times have been excellent! The cocktails are creative and delicious! Lots to choose from and the bartender had no problem making one lower alcohol for my friend. The small plates have all been well executed, seasoned perfectly, and interesting. The desserts were insane and I'm not even a dessert person. Perfect for a date or a girls night!
Great selection of cocktails and they have low abv and non-alcoholic options for cocktails
My wife and I sampled five different cocktails, and they were all great. We enjoyed our conversations at the bar with the bartender, who provided useful advice and information about drinks we were considering. The staff were very friendly and attentive. The interior is beautiful and interesting.
Great place for fancy, upscale drinks. I've been here a couple of times now and I love trying all their creations. It's definitely on the higher side for Eugene but it's also top quality.
An excellent place to enjoy small plates accompanied by a good glass of wine or cocktails. Their dishes are perfect for sharing, their variety of cocktails is very good. If you don't like cocktails much, they also offer wine and beer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Very nice place! Really great for a catch up with a friend or date night. They have a very elegant food menu with very good prices. The drink prices seemed kinda high to me.I ordered the chicken meatballs and I couldn’t eat them all. My favorite thing about the meatballs is they weren’t greasy, they were high quality!The drinks were delicious! They have yummy cocktails I haven’t had anywhere else but they also have local beers!I would definitely recommend this as a place to go but maybe not for a group of over six people.I’m gluten free and felt there were items I could eat on the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
We stopped by Lemon & Olive for a glass of wine before dining at Lion & Owl next door. We loved it! Cool atmosphere, great wine selection, and very kind staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Exceptional service experience! It has such an incredibly diverse cocktail menu; thoughtful in execution and seasonal in the best way . The best crab cake I’ve had, outside of the Bay. A must for date night, or any night you want an indulgent and immersive experience that transports your senses.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Staff was snooty and unaccommodating. Menu overpriced. Wanted to like it but was there with a group and some were not treated with kindness or respect.
Service: 1
What a spectacular little cocktail bar! I was excited to see an upscale bar open near the downtown area and this spot has SUCH cute decor, delicious craft drinks, and great vibes. I especially love the gigantic giraffe on the wall. Service was friendly and helpful, but most importantly the cocktails were very well balanced and delicious. The ingredients and seasonal picks are well thought out. My group had 2 rounds while we were waiting on a table for brunch next door at Lion&Owl and everyone agreed that they loved their drinks! Also, who knew that the bar is connected to Lion&Owl? Makes it convenient when you're grabbing a drink before/after food. I'll definitely be back!