The Paddock — Restaurant in Eugene

DON'T EAT HERE IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS. One extra star because the waitstaff has always been nice. I'm going on day three of intestinal cramps because the cooks don't know how to do DRY TOAST. I'm lactose intolerant so if I eat any dairy I get sick for 3 to 5 days. Since everything is to-go nowadays my order wasn't checked before it got to me at my house which by that point it's too late to call and complain and re-order. So, I reluctantly pulled the butter soaked toast off of the top of my meal and dabbed it with paper towels so that I at least had some food to eat that morning. Obviously, it didn't work and I'm still sick. My boyfriend, who ordered the same day, isn't lactose intolerant but also said he felt sick after eating there. I've given the paddock many chances because it's convenient, close, reasonably priced and again, has friendly staff. But this is really the last straw. Every time I order there I basically flip a coin as to whether or not they will get my order right. Not just with dairy, but with which side I picked etc. I know it's not the people who take my order because they always read it back to me and it's correct but then I get my order and most of the time something is wrong. They need new cooks who know how to read a ticket and not make food that gets you sick. However, I'll never know cuz I'm not going back...

So I have to say I truly love the pad. I used to come there as a child and always enjoyed the bamboo fans that used to be there. Yes things have been updated but I still feel my childhood when I walk through the door. Just waiting for the employees to be updated as well. Two employees especially later in the evening have me arguing with myself to even go there anymore. I've been experiencing this for awhile now and not sure if I'm recognized or mistaken for someone else. Or maybe it's my age not sure. (Im thirty two of anyone cares). Anyways Ross and the blonde hair younger lady are killing the pad. This evening she slid my quesadillas across the table when I wasn't looking. By the time I had caught the plate and looked up she was on her way off. I said "well thanks" and she had the odasity to turn and say " your welcome". Ross is a whole differant caracter but deals the same mis treatment. Hate to even have to write this review. Honestly never even thought about it till actually another customer that was witnessing everything recommended reviewing it and that the owner checks it regularly. Hope to see some...

I've not been in here for a couple of years, since well before they did the remodel, and it definitely won't be that long until I return.

Atmosphere inside is great. Super clean and appealing, servers were awesome, and the food was absolutely killer. This isn't normal bar food, it's a proper restaurant with beer and tvs playing sports all day long. I had their beef stroganoff and was just taking my time savoring every bite when I heard they had house made Pecan Pie. Duuuude. It's legit. So many pecans, such great flavor, it was perfection.

Outside they had a patio with something on fire. Pretty sure the fire was on purpose and next time I wanna check it out. Looks incredible for a summer evening.

All told, this is a great spot and, though it's a little ways out of the way for me, it'll be an option from here on out when I need a spot to grab food...