Restaurants in Corvallis

Fresh, never-frozen beef constitutes the hamburger patties that the cooks of Burger Lovers sizzle in a kitchen smelling of tasty Americana. The staff crowns the philly cream-cheese burger ($5.99) with melted swiss and an eponymous spread, and the beef of mega-size cheeseburgers ($7.50) underlines cheddar cheese. The kitchen team further solidifies its dairy bona fides by flipping grilled-cheese sandwiches ($3.99) that unite slices of sourdough with a dynamic duo of swiss and cheddar. All burgers and sandwiches arrive with an entourage of fries, the item that burger joints' mascots most often use when signing autographs in ketchup. Burger Lovers also prepares po boys and a teriyaki-drenched hawaiian burger packed with pineapple and ham to diversify its culinary portfolio.

From the hormone-free Willamette Valley beef to the wall display of University of Oregon athletes, Tom and Johnny's kitchen champions all things local. Grass-fed beef burgers that have never known the icy touch of a freezer mingle with a staggering array of fixin's, ranging from guacamole to deep-fried pickles, on 20 burger combinations atop made-from-scratch ciabatta buns from The Bread Shop. Wings come dripping with one of eight sauces, ranging from Plain Jane to Hellfire, and 100% all-beef hot dogs and nachos bathe in house-made chili like a self-proclaimed king of the Texans. Diners pit fearless appetites against the Ironman challenge, packing in a 2-pound cheeseburger, fries, and browbeatingly hot wings for a chance at free food and eternal glory in the form of a picture mounted on the wall.

Noticing few options for Mongolian cuisine in the region, Lee of Lee’s Mongolian Grill decided to give the area a taste of what it was missing. Mongolian fare, derived from the influences of Russian and Chinese cuisine, features grilled and stewed meats along with veggies and dumplings, with a conservative use of spices and a liberal use of shizzam. To sate a hearty appetite, diners can dig into all-you-can-eat options with meats carved fresh daily, all served in a casual family-dining environment.

When new owners took over Carriage House Family Restaurant, they knew they wanted to make a change. In came a new wait staff, new cooks, and, most notably, a new meal. Aside from satisfying morning and noon cravings, the eatery now piles plates with classic country-cooked dinners, such as chicken-fried steak and housemade meatloaf. Of course, they still churn out the breakfast and lunch feasts, slaking hunger with hearty omelets, french toast, and more than 30 succulent burgers, sandwiches, and wraps, and also stock a breakfast buffet with the morning staples, including eggs, sausage, and bacon-flavored toothpaste.