Better Living Room

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The Ninkasi Better Living Room is a restaurant and gathering space to celebrate beer, food, art, and community.

Our kitchen celebrates locally sourced food and flavors of the region while complementing the unique flavors craft beer drinkers enjoy. Plus, our expanded bar provides more taps to share our unique and innovative small-batch beers brewed on our 5-barrel Pilot Brewery.

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OPEN FOR DRINKING AND DINING ON-SITE (INDOOR AND OUTDOOR PATIO)

155 Blair Boulevard | Eugene, OR | 97402

(541) 735-9500

TRIVIA TUESDAYS

Join us for pub trivia every Tuesday in the Ninkasi Rec Room at 7pm with trivia extraordinaire Forest Walker Davis! Trivia is free to play.

RUN CLUB ON THURSDAYS

Runners of all skill levels are welcome to join a weekly run club organized by Mike Pagalan. Mike will be at The BLR every Thursday at 5:30pm to greet runners, answer questions, and provide announcements before the run starts at 6pm. Runners will return to The BLR around 7pm to enjoy beer and food together.

Snacks

Potato Chips & Dip (can be prepared ve)

Russet potatoes, malt vinegar powder, charred onion relish.

Blue Heaven Popcorn (v)

Locally sourced popcorn, powdered Rogue Creamery blue cheese, fried onions.

Starters

Dungeness Crab Spread

$14

Local Dungeness crab, Neufchâtel cheese, sour cream, parmesan cheese, parsley, green onion, baguette, lemon.

$14

Pastrami Pierogis (3)

Smoked pastrami, potato, creme fraiche,
green onions.

Dry Rub Buffalo Wings

$12

PNW chicken wings, house buffalo spice,
celery, blue cheese dressing.

$12

Brussels & Blue (v, can be prepared gf)

$12

Brussels sprouts, whipped blue cheese, crispy onions.
Add duck fat confit chicken thigh $6, add bacon $3.

$12

Roasted Garlic Pretzel (v)

Local Bavarian pretzel, sea salt, Gouda cheese sauce.

Smoked Jojo's (ve)

$11

Smoked potatoes, batter, ranch dressing.
Allergy warning: dressing made with almond milk.

$11

Fries (ve, gf)

A classic happy hour companion.

Oysters

Oysters - Half Dozen/Single

$15/$2.5

PNW oysters broiled ‘Ninkasi’ style with chili hollandaise or fresh on the half shell.

$15/$2.5

Salads

All salads offered as half or full size.

Arugula Salad (v, gf, can be prepared ve)

$7/$13

Hooks 2 year cheddar, lemon vinaigrette, radish, toasted almond.

$7/$13

Leek & Potato Salad (v, can be prepared gf)

$14

Spring leeks, roasted red potatoes, Bulgarian feta, pickled red onion, biscuit breadcrumbs, Dijon, house malt vinaigrette.
Add duck fat confit chicken thigh $6, bacon $3.

$14

Wedge Salad (ve, can be prepared gf)

$5/$9

Iceberg lettuce, carrot, cucumbers, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, crispy onions, creamy vegan ranch dressing.

Add duck fat confit chicken thigh $6, add bacon $3.

$5/$9

Sandwiches

All sandwiches served with fries. Or choose a side salad for $2.

The Better Burger (can be prepared gf)

$16

Anderson Ranch beef, American cheese, house pickles, charred onion mayo.

$16

Oregon Dungeness Crab Roll

$20

Oregon dungeness crab salad, New England potato roll, pea shoots.

$20

Country Fried Fish Sandwich

$16

Country fried rockfish, housemade tartar, green onion, brioche bun.

$16

Smoked Mushroom Melt (v)

$16

Maple brined and smoked cremini mushrooms, Gouda, Mornay sauce, country white bread.

$16

Crispy Eggplant Grinder (ve)

$16

Marinated eggplant, romesco, baguette, arugula.
Allergy warning: dressing made with almond milk.

$16

The Better Veggie Burger (v, can be prepared gf)

$16

Our Better Burger substituted with a caramelized celery root patty, American cheese, house pickles, charred onion mayo.

$16

Larger Plates

Mussels and Frites (can be prepared gf)

$14/$26

Mussels, smokey bacon, leeks, cream, breadcrumbs, lemon. Served with fries and a baguette.

Can be ordered as a half order.

$14/$26

Small Menu (great for kids)

Mini Better Burger & Fries

Single patty, American cheese, pickles.

Mini Fried Fish Sandwich & Fries

A half portion of our fried fish on a mini bun with tartar.

Grilled Cheese & Fries

American Cheese, country white bread.

Desserts

We have partnered with our friends at Prince Puckler's Ice Cream to make a banana and cinnamon crumble ice cream.

Ice Cream Sandwich

Chocolate chip cookies dipped in dark
chocolate.

Banana a la Mode

Banana and cinnamon crumble ice cream, banana bread, caramel, whipped cream, banana dust.

A Note on our Menus

Please note: our menu items and their ingredients & prices are subject to change.

BEER LIST

ADDITIONAL BEVERAGES

BEVERAGES

Canned Cocktails

Bourbon Renewal

A bold spin on bourbon with zesty lemon and sweet black currant.

Agave Paloma

Agave spirits with crisp grapefruit and subtle crushed jalapeno.

Rum Punch

Bracing rum punch with pineapple, sweet orgeat, and a dash of spice.

Gin Rickey

Gin cocktail with cooling mint & a splash of lime.

Ginger Honey Press

Refreshing blend of ginger, honey, and a twist of lemon.

Grapefruit Refresher

Citrusy blend of fresh grapefruit and a touch of lime.

Spiced Ginger Mule

A tropical twist on a ginger mule with zesty lime and spices.

Wine

William Rose Table Red

$7/$27

William Rose Pinot Gris

$6/$25

King Estate Pinot Noir

$9/$35

King Estate Pinot Gris

$8/$30

Ciders

Scarlet Rush (2 Towns Ciderhouse)

$5.50/$6.50

Washington red plums, Montmorency cherries, and local apples. Semi-sweet. ABV: 5.4%

$5.50/$6.50

Winter Run (Wildcraft)

$6.50

Local hard apple cider on the dry and hazy side of things.

$6.50

Ashland Hard Seltzers

Fruit Punch

$6.50

Orange Pineapple

$6.50

Ginger Peach

$6.50

Cherry Lime Blue Raspberry

$6.50

Housemade Sodas

Rotating Selection

VARIES

We keep our craft soda syrups fresh; please scan the QR code on your table or ask a bartender for our seasonal offerings.

VARIES

Kombuchas

Chai Cider (Billion New Friends)

BNF kombucha with chai spice. Warming and wonderful.

Oregon Blueberry (Billion New Friends)

BNF kombucha with black tea, teeming with Oregon-grown blueberries. Mild and sweet.

Tri-hop-ical (Elevate)

Green tea, mango, and a touch of hop aroma.

Lavender Lemonade (Elevate)

Green tea, lemon juice, and lavender flower in a perfect balance of sweet and sour.

Genesis Juice

Apple Juice

Strawberry Lemonade

Coffee and Tea

Coffee

$2.5

From our friends down the road at Farmers Union Coffee Roasters.

$2.5

Tea

Lord Bergamot Black Tea

White Petal White Tea

Spring Greens Green Tea

Slient Night Tea

Rose City Genmaicha Tea

Our Hours

BLR HOURS

Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS THE BETTER LIVING ROOM?

The Better Living Room is a restaurant and gathering space to celebrate beer, food, art, and community. Our full-service kitchen celebrates locally-sourced food and flavors of the region while complementing the unique flavors craft beer drinkers enjoy. Plus, our expanded bar provides more taps to share our unique and innovative small batch beers brewed on our Pilot System.

WHAT ABOUT THE NINKASI TASTING ROOM AT 272 VAN BUREN ST. ?

All tasting room operations at 272 Van Buren have been moved to the Better Living Room space at 155 Blair Blvd.

ARE DOGS WELCOME?

We welcome well-behaved dogs on our large, outdoor patio space! Service dogs always welcome.

DO YOU TAKE RESERVATIONS?

We take reservations via OpenTable or by calling (541) 735-9500.

DO YOU OFFER TAKEOUT?

The BLR gladly offers takeout Thursdays through Saturdays from 4-8pm! Just visit our online Toast menu or give us a call at (541) 735-9500 to place your order. You can even schedule it in advance.

IS THERE PARKING?

We have a sizeable parking lot available at The Ninkasi Better Living Room.

DO YOU STILL OFFER BEER-TO-GO?

We sure do! We offer a variety of kegs, corny fills, growler fills, crowler fills, and packaged product in cans and bottles.

DO YOU HAVE OUTDOOR SEATING AVAILABLE?

We have a spacious outdoor patio space. Some umbrellas, tents, and heaters are available.

Snacks

Potato Chips & Dip (can be prepared ve)

Russet potatoes, malt vinegar powder, charred onion relish.

Blue Heaven Popcorn (v)

Locally sourced popcorn, powdered Rogue Creamery blue cheese, fried onions.

Starters

Dungeness Crab Spread

$14

Local Dungeness crab, Neufchâtel cheese, sour cream, parmesan cheese, parsley, green onion, baguette, lemon.

$14

Pastrami Pierogis (3)

Smoked pastrami, potato, creme fraiche,
green onions.

Dry Rub Buffalo Wings

$12

PNW chicken wings, house buffalo spice,
celery, blue cheese dressing.

$12

Brussels & Blue (v, can be prepared gf)

$12

Brussels sprouts, whipped blue cheese, crispy onions.
Add duck fat confit chicken thigh $6, add bacon $3.

$12

Roasted Garlic Pretzel (v)

Local Bavarian pretzel, sea salt, Gouda cheese sauce.

Smoked Jojo's (ve)

$11

Smoked potatoes, batter, ranch dressing.
Allergy warning: dressing made with almond milk.

$11

Fries (ve, gf)

A classic happy hour companion.

Oysters

Oysters - Half Dozen/Single

$15/$2.5

PNW oysters broiled ‘Ninkasi’ style with chili hollandaise or fresh on the half shell.

$15/$2.5

Salads

All salads offered as half or full size.

Arugula Salad (v, gf, can be prepared ve)

$7/$13

Hooks 2 year cheddar, lemon vinaigrette, radish, toasted almond.

$7/$13

Leek & Potato Salad (v, can be prepared gf)

$14

Spring leeks, roasted red potatoes, Bulgarian feta, pickled red onion, biscuit breadcrumbs, Dijon, house malt vinaigrette.
Add duck fat confit chicken thigh $6, bacon $3.

$14

Wedge Salad (ve, can be prepared gf)

$5/$9

Iceberg lettuce, carrot, cucumbers, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, crispy onions, creamy vegan ranch dressing.

Add duck fat confit chicken thigh $6, add bacon $3.

$5/$9

Sandwiches

All sandwiches served with fries. Or choose a side salad for $2.

The Better Burger (can be prepared gf)

$16

Anderson Ranch beef, American cheese, house pickles, charred onion mayo.

$16

Oregon Dungeness Crab Roll

$20

Oregon dungeness crab salad, New England potato roll, pea shoots.

$20

Country Fried Fish Sandwich

$16

Country fried rockfish, housemade tartar, green onion, brioche bun.

$16

Smoked Mushroom Melt (v)

$16

Maple brined and smoked cremini mushrooms, Gouda, Mornay sauce, country white bread.

$16

Crispy Eggplant Grinder (ve)

$16

Marinated eggplant, romesco, baguette, arugula.
Allergy warning: dressing made with almond milk.

$16

The Better Veggie Burger (v, can be prepared gf)

$16

Our Better Burger substituted with a caramelized celery root patty, American cheese, house pickles, charred onion mayo.

$16

Larger Plates

Mussels and Frites (can be prepared gf)

$14/$26

Mussels, smokey bacon, leeks, cream, breadcrumbs, lemon. Served with fries and a baguette.

Can be ordered as a half order.

$14/$26

Small Menu (great for kids)

Mini Better Burger & Fries

Single patty, American cheese, pickles.

Mini Fried Fish Sandwich & Fries

A half portion of our fried fish on a mini bun with tartar.

Grilled Cheese & Fries

American Cheese, country white bread.

Desserts

We have partnered with our friends at Prince Puckler's Ice Cream to make a banana and cinnamon crumble ice cream.

Ice Cream Sandwich

Chocolate chip cookies dipped in dark
chocolate.

Banana a la Mode

Banana and cinnamon crumble ice cream, banana bread, caramel, whipped cream, banana dust.

A Note on our Menus

Please note: our menu items and their ingredients & prices are subject to change.

Beer

Happy Hour food menu is available from 12-5:30pm Tuesdays through Thursdays. Happy Hour pints continue all day.

All 16oz.

All 10oz.

Food

Happy Hour food menu is available from 12-5:30pm Tuesdays through Thursdays. Happy Hour pints continue all day.

Blue Heaven Popcorn (v)

Potato Chips & Dip (can be prepared ve)

Chipotle Pork Rinds

Local Cheese Plate

Oyster

$2.5

Handful of JoJo's (ve)

Pastrami Pierogies (2)

Roasted Garlic Pretzel (v)

Dry Rub Buffalo Wings

House Mussels

$11

Add fries for $3.

$11

Key

Vegan

Vegetarian

Gluten Free

A Note on our Menus

Please note: our menu and its ingredients & prices are subject to change.

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