Belly

Belly is a great new northwest inspired local eatery in the 5th street market area of Eugene. It is really added to the build up of the once run down and lame downtown district.

I went out for diner on a Friday night with my love and we came across it from the Internet.

Being a nice Jewish girl on shabbos I put my Jew bling on and order up the special which was the pork chop with a cherry glaze and served with deliciously smooth mashed potatoes and roasted kale it was so good. The pork chop was grilled to perfection with slight chard on the exterior that surrounded its juicy core.


The sauce was sweet and tangy and perfect for dipping the potatoes and cheesy herbed biscuit rolls that were served prior to the meal.

My boyfriend enjoyed the flank steak. It was served with fresh thick cut heirloom tomatoes. Red, Yellow, and Orange variety. The steak was served medium rare which I told him is the only way to have steak. It was topped with a yummy crunchy topping made of corn and other ingredients. It was accompanied with some fresh green beans to complete this hearty and homey meal.

Belly was legit for Eugene dining. The prices were awesome and moderate for gourmet, organic and local food. The setting was quaint and romantic. The area near the train tracks is really becoming a gentrified area in Lane county. When the train went by the restaurant rumbled and the train roared through, hardly interrupting are amazing evening. The seating is limited so go early or make a reservation because this place is going to get big and your going to want to eat there.

We were very inspired after our delisicio meal that we then went out to the movies to see Julie & Julia. It was a great ending to our Friday night together.