Southern Oregon Restaurants

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  • 1. Elements Tapas Bar

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    A stylish setting and a taste of impressively authentic Spanish fare—these are the draws of this handsome tapas restaurant in downtown Medford's turn-of-the-20th-century "Goldy" building. Pass around plates of mussels in romesco sauce, apricot-braised-pork empanadas, chorizo-studded Andalusian paella, and lamb-sausage flatbread, while sampling selections from the lengthy beer and cocktail menus.

    101 E. Main St., Oregon, 97501, USA
    541-779–0135

    Known For

    • Late-night dining, food is served until at least 11 pm
    • Several types of paella (that serves three to four)
    • Extensive, international beer, wine, and cocktail selection

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch
  • 2. Forage Coffee

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    Set inside a stylishly adapted former gas station, this airy and contemporary café serves exceptional espresso and tea drinks, from cardamom-rose lattes to sweetly spicy chais. The pork belly egg sandwich makes a deliciously savory start to the day.

    529 E. Main St., Medford, Oregon, USA
    541-601–2287

    Known For

    • Brown-butter chocolate-chunk cookies
    • Crouching Tiger lattes (with strawberry, basil, and cracked pepper)
    • You can buy plants in the on-site greenhouse
  • 3. Gogi's

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    This low-key favorite among foodies and locals lies just down the hill from Britt Gardens and serves sophisticated contemporary cuisine and a discerning selection of local and international wines. The menu changes regularly, but might feature salmon tartare with preserved lemon and furikake; or cider-brined pork chop with smoked-cheddar polenta and pomegranate pan sauce.

    235 W. Main St., Jacksonville, Oregon, 97530, USA
    541-899–8699

    Known For

    • Terrific wine list
    • Artfully presented, innovative dishes
    • Excellent cheese and charcuterie boards

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Tues. No lunch
  • 4. Ma Mosa's

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    Sustainability is the name of the game at this lively breakfast and lunch café in downtown Grants Pass, with a cozy dining room of colorfully painted tables and mismatched chairs, and a large adjacent patio with picnic tables and lush landscaping. The kitchen sources from local farms and purveyors to create beer-battered fried chicken and waffles, kale Caesar salads, and line-caught-fish tacos with seasonal slaw and homemade salsa.

    118 N.W. E St., Grants Pass, Oregon, 97526, USA
    541-479–0236

    Known For

    • Refreshing mimosa and other cocktails at brunch
    • Pet-friendly patio
    • Latke tots with chili-ranch dipping sauce

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner
  • 5. Missyoon

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    Inventive contemporary Korean food with locally sourced ingredients are the star at this intimate and romantic neighborhood bistro. Highlights include braised short rib–pork dumplings with scallion-soy-chili oil, and bibimbap with tofu, spinach, egg, and steelhead roe.

    542 A St., Ashland, Oregon, 97520, USA
    541-706–6676

    Known For

    • Yuzu curd tartlet for dessert
    • Charming back patio
    • Soju and makgeolli (Korean rice wine) cocktails

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed. No lunch
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  • 6. Twisted Cork Wine Bar

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    This dapper, art-filled space lends a bit of urbane sophistication to downtown Grants Pass. In addition to pouring varietals from throughout the Umpqua and Rogue valleys, Twisted Cork carries wines from more than 120 wineries throughout the Northwest, along with a few from California, and it offers a menu of small plates ideal for sharing as well as creative and quite affordable larger plates, including pomegranate-cinnamon flank steak, ginger-glazed salmon, and wild-mushroom flatbread with butternut-mint hummus.

    210 S.W. 6th St., Grants Pass, Oregon, 97526, USA
    541-295–3094

    Known For

    • Local ports and dessert wines
    • Shareable platters of cheese and charcuterie
    • Pet-friendly patio

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
  • 7. Back Porch Bar & Grill

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    For an excellent, mid-priced alternative to Jacksonville's more upscale eateries, head to this roadhouse-style clapboard building six blocks northeast of the town's historic main drag. Authentic central Texas–style barbecue is served here: chargrilled red-hot sausage, slow-cooked pork ribs, and ½-pound burgers, plus a few steak and pasta dishes.

    605 N. 5th St., Jacksonville, Oregon, 97530, USA
    541-899–8821

    Known For

    • Tangy slow-cooked barbecue
    • Down-home, Wild West decor
    • Good selection of local wines
  • 8. Basin Martini Bar

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    Although its name suggests evening cocktails, this stylish downtown storefront space is just as well regarded for its reliably tasty dinner fare—truffled veal meatloaf, burgers topped with Crater Lake blue cheese, and seared scallops with corn risotto are among the highlights. There's seating in a handful of comfy booths or at stools along the modern bar, where you can order one of the creative drinks—consider the lemon-basil martini.

    632 Main St., Oregon, 97601, USA
    541-884–6264

    Known For

    • Well-prepared craft cocktails
    • Decadent mac and cheese
    • Urbane, deco-inspired dining room

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch
  • 9. Brevada

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    Established by a couple of young graduates of Oregon Institute of Technology, this welcoming café on a hillside near campus serves a range of coffee drinks, bagels, salads, and bowls throughout the day. In the evening, Brevada transitions into a neighborhood pub, where you can sip local beer and wine, nosh on cheese and meat boards, and mingle with locals.

    2229 N. Eldorado Ave., Klamath Falls, Oregon, 97601, USA
    541-887–2501

    Known For

    • Craft beer from Klamath's Skyline Brewing
    • Lattes with interesting flavors
    • Covered outdoor seating
  • 10. Brix

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    This handsome downtown American bistro with exposed-brick walls, curving leather banquettes, and high ceilings serves reasonably priced breakfast and lunch fare daily, and somewhat more upscale dinners. Highlights include mango-mahi nachos, and Sicilian-style, rare-seared ahi tuna steak with olive tapenade; several more affordable sandwiches, burgers, and salads are available, too.

    527 S.E. Jackson St., Roseburg, Oregon, 97470, USA
    541-440–4901

    Known For

    • Mix of affordable and upscale dishes
    • Impressive wine and cocktail list
    • Pumpkin-cranberry ricotta pancakes at breakfast

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner Sun. and Mon.
  • 11. Decant

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    A softly lit dining room, knowledgeable service, and artfully plated Pacific Northwestern and Mediterranean fare are the draw at this esteemed restaurant just outside downtown Medford. You might start with Spanish octopus with salsa verde, before graduating to a grilled duck breast with leg confit, cherries, faro, and kale. 

    1108 E. Main St., Medford, Oregon, 97504, USA
    541-776–1234

    Known For

    • Decadent homemade desserts
    • Tree-shaded back patio
    • Excellent southern Oregon wine list

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues.–Wed. No lunch
  • 12. Girasol Cantina

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    This highly popular, family-owned downtown restaurant is decorated with colorful artwork, much of it depicting its namesake sunflowers (or girasoles, in Spanish). The food is flavorful and fresh, featuring mostly Mexican-American classics, including seafood burritos, carne asada, and chile verde. 

    430 Main St., Klamath Falls, Oregon, 97601, USA
    541-887–2282

    Known For

    • Deep-fried plantains with strawberry jam
    • Hearty siete mares (seven seas) seafood stew
    • Margaritas and Mexican beers
  • 13. Jaspers Café

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    This cute roadhouse-style building a few miles northwest of downtown Medford has made a name for itself serving absurdly large, decadently topped, and deliciously crafted burgers. Unusual toppings like huckleberry-marinated onions, candied pecans, and raspberry-chipotle sauce make for some strangely compelling flavor combinations; veggie burgers are offered, too. Although potentially a dinner option, keep in mind that Jaspers closes between 6 and 8 pm, depending on the night of week.

    2739 N. Pacific Hwy., Oregon, 97501, USA
    541-776–5307

    Known For

    • Old-fashioned shakes and malts in about 20 flavors
    • Tasty sides—sweet potatoe fries, Frito pies
    • Excellent craft beer and wine selection
  • 14. Larks

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    In a swanky yet soothing dining room off the lobby of the historic Ashland Springs Hotel, Larks pairs the freshest ingredients from local farms with great wines, artisanal chocolate desserts, and drinks, and features modern interpretations of classic comfort food, such as Southern fried chicken with bacon pan gravy. Dessert offerings include old-fashioned chocolate sundaes, s'mores, and a seasonal cheesecake selection.

    212 E. Main St., Oregon, 97520, USA
    541-488–5558

    Known For

    • Pretheater dining
    • Outstanding Sunday brunch
    • Fine cocktails in the adjoining 1920s bar

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch
  • 15. Noble Coffee Roasting

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    The fair-trade, organic beans used in the espresso drinks at Noble Coffee Roasting, in the hip Railroad District, are among the best in town. The spacious, high-ceilinged dining room is a comfy and attractive place to socialize or get work done while you sip and munch.

    281 4th St., Oregon, 97520, USA
    541-488–3288

    Known For

    • Cold-brew, ice-dripped, and other cool espresso drinks
    • Tasty pastries
    • Homemade Tonic sparkling beverage with coffee fruit, lemon, and agave
  • 16. Peerless Restaurant & Bar

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    This upmarket neighborhood bistro and wine bar in a vintage former hotel anchors the up-and-coming Railroad District, on the north side of downtown, just a few blocks from Main Street and the Shakespeare theaters. Regulars appreciate the well-crafted cocktails and thoughtful wine list as much as the consistently tasty locally sourced American food, such as fig-and-horseradish salad with apples and blue cheese and grilled lamb T-bone with apricot-glazed carrots and avocado-yogurt sauce.

    265 4th St., Oregon, 97520, USA
    541-488–6067

    Known For

    • Delicious desserts with suggested drink pairings
    • First-rate cocktails
    • Beautiful outdoor garden dining area

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch

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