Drunken Fish - Eugene

The food at this restaurant was fantastic, particularly the fish and chips. However, there was only one staff member working, leading to them being overwhelmed... read more The food at this restaurant was fantastic, particularly the fish and chips. However, there was only one staff member working, leading to them being overwhelmed due to the high busyness of the establishment.

I ordered the crab cakes and the shrimp salad at this restaurant. Honestly, the crab cakes were delicious, but the shrimp salad was disappointing. It tasted che... read more I ordered the crab cakes and the shrimp salad at this restaurant. Honestly, the crab cakes were delicious, but the shrimp salad was disappointing. It tasted cheap and unappetizing. I would even go as far as to say it was gross and definitely not worth the price. However, the service was good and the staff were friendly.

I decided to have a bowl of chowder for lunch at the Drunken Fish. Unfortunately, I was not impressed. The chowder was watery with a decent flavor, but it was s... read more I decided to have a bowl of chowder for lunch at the Drunken Fish. Unfortunately, I was not impressed. The chowder was watery with a decent flavor, but it was served in a cardboard to-go container. For $11, I also received some packaged fish crackers on the side. The staff barely made eye contact and were hard to find. Overall, I don't think I will make the effort to return to this restaurant.

We came to 5th street with friends during Market Fest on a Friday evening but we got there before the busiest part of the evening so had our orders placed befor... read more We came to 5th street with friends during Market Fest on a Friday evening but we got there before the busiest part of the evening so had our orders placed before most. Two of us ordered at Drunken Fish while two of us chose other places in the food court . We decided on the fish and chips and the fish tacos, plus a couple alcoholic beverages. The drinks were made immediately and handed directly to us. Unfortunately, our food took an unusually long time. Both orders in our party that had ordered from other establishments had their food and nearly finished by the time we saw ours come up at DF. We don 't know what the issue is, the employees never told us or expressed any chagrin about the wait. It seemed like they were having a ticketing system issue. Whatever the reason might have been, some type of communication or apology seems to be prudent. Additionally, my friend ordered another beverage and we all agreed that the DF should have comp 'd it or at least discounted it. So service... meh, disappointed. DF is the only place there that has the liquor license I guess, so it may be they don 't have any drive to provide over the top service in that regard. Food: my fish tacos were quite good. I enjoyed them and would order them again. The tater tots they came with were good as well. Just wish the food matched the rest.

BEST FISH TACOS!! Chef Christian has it Down! Only way to improve is to make some fresh salsa; to be sure, it's not a dealbreaker. The tacos stand on their own.... read more BEST FISH TACOS!! Chef Christian has it Down! Only way to improve is to make some fresh salsa; to be sure, it's not a dealbreaker. The tacos stand on their own. I And good cocktails too- very innovative!