Must-see restaurants in Southern Oregon

  • New Sammy's Cowboy Bistro

    Southern Oregon

    This cool spot, run by an eclectic couple, is considered among Oregon's best restaurants. There are only a handful of tables and the wine selections are…

  • Smithfields

    Southern Oregon

    Excellent, meat-centric (and boasts it) restaurant. Start with the roasted bone marrow and head straight into the char-grilled hanger steak, duck leg…

  • Crater Lake Lodge Dining Room

    Southern Oregon

    Crater Lake's finest dining is at the lodge, where you can feast on Northwestern cuisine from a changing menu that includes dishes like bison meatloaf and…

  • Taprock

    Southern Oregon

    Gorgeous, multimillion-dollar restaurant perched above the Rogue River. The menu has something for everyone – steaks, burgers, seafood, sandwiches and…

  • Amuse

    Southern Oregon

    Amuse is a fine French bistro serving dishes like Parisian gnocchi, pan-seared scallops and truffle-roasted game hen. Dessert means bittersweet chocolate…

  • Onyx

    Southern Oregon

    Located in the dreamy Nunan Estate – a giant Victorian mansion on three manicured acres – this is a chic yet casual place where you can ooh and aah over a…

  • Jaspers Cafe

    Southern Oregon

    This lauded joint is amassing a cult following for its giant burgers (choose from beef, elk, boar, bison or camel) with mountainous toppings from…

  • Caldera Brewery & Restaurant

    Southern Oregon

    This bright, airy brewery-restaurant just off I-5 has pleasant outdoor seating and views of the countryside. It's kid-friendly until 10pm and serves pizza…

  • Greenleaf

    Southern Oregon

    This casual diner, with booths as well as counter seating, focuses on sustainable ingredients in innovative combinations. There are lots of vegetarian…

  • Taylor's Country Store

    Southern Oregon

    Wonderfully local joint with tables surrounded by a large meat counter and refrigerated cases. Good for breakfast (and cheap too!), while lunch means hot…

  • McMenamins Roseburg Station Pub

    Southern Oregon

    This is a beautiful, cozy pub-restaurant in subdued McMenamins style – dark-wood paneling and lots of antique chandeliers. Typical burgers, sandwiches and…

  • Klamath Basin Brewery

    Southern Oregon

    One of the hippest venues in town, this place in the Creamery building – part of Klamath Basin Brewing – is a large brewpub-restaurant with all the usual…

  • Twisted Cork

    Southern Oregon

    The Twisted Cork is a small, upscale restaurant in a central downtown location. It's open to a gift shop next door, lending it an odd commercial…

  • Buttercloud Bakery & Cafe

    Southern Oregon

    For a breakfast treat, head over to this small but bright bakery-cafe. Biscuit sandwiches are the highlight here; order them with toppings such as eggs,…

  • Laughing Clam

    Southern Oregon

    Exotic dishes like the cosmic Cajun catfish sandwich and magic mushroom burger (no, not those kinds of mushrooms) are served at this neon-lit, brick…

  • Mustard Seed Cafe

    Southern Oregon

    The Mustard Seed is an awesome breakfast spot with a great-value menu. Come early for breakfast, which means French toast, biscuits and gravy, scrambles…

  • Organic Natural Café

    Southern Oregon

    Step up to the cafeteria here and order a panini-style sandwich or burger (choose from vegetarian/buffalo/organic beef). There's a salad bar, along with…

  • Morning Glory

    Southern Oregon

    This colorful, casual cafe is one of Ashland's best breakfast joints. Creative dishes include the Alaskan-crab omelet, vegetarian hash with roasted…

  • Agave

    Southern Oregon

    Tasty and creative tacos are cooked up at this popular restaurant. There's the regular stuff such as carnitas (little meats) and grilled chicken, but for…

  • Steamboat Inn

    Southern Oregon

    This restaurant, part of the Steamboat Inn, offers casual, home-cooked lunches and early dinners as well as special set menus prepared by guest chefs;…

  • Brix Grill

    Southern Oregon

    A modern, hip cafe, Brix serves omelets, pancakes and French toast for breakfast, while burgers, gourmet sandwiches and salads are for lunch, and steaks…

  • Porters Dining at the Depot

    Southern Oregon

    This gorgeous, arts-and-crafts-style restaurant is decked out in dark-wood booths and boasts an awesome patio next to the train tracks. Steak, seafood and…

  • Leap of Taste

    Southern Oregon

    This popular and trendy healthy-food spot serves up cold or hot gourmet sandwiches (half or whole), along with a few soups, salads and pizza by the slice…

  • C Street Bistro

    Southern Oregon

    This is a casual bistro serving tasty signature sandwiches and grilled cheese panini for brunch and lunch. For dinner expect dishes like crispy duck leg…

  • Standing Stone Brewery

    Southern Oregon

    Popular and friendly brewery-restaurant with a confusing but good menu offering everything from burgers and pizzas to BBQ ribs to tacos and enchiladas…

  • CBD Joe’s Coffee & Que

    Southern Oregon

    Get a splash of nonintoxicating but healing CBD (from cannabis) on your biscuits and gravy, BBQ or in your coffee at this food truck. It's located next to…

  • Wild River Brewing & Pizza Co

    Southern Oregon

    This is a link in a small but good restaurant-brewery chain. There are large family tables inside, but if it's sunny, the back deck (overlooking a creek)…

  • Beckie's Cafe

    Southern Oregon

    Across the street from the Union Creek Resort is the winning Beckie's Cafe, with huge burgers, excellent berry pie and a super-friendly local vibe.

  • Ashland Food Cooperative

    Southern Oregon

    Head to this awesome food co-op if you've scored a kitchenette in your hotel room. All the typical healthy foods are available, along with a small cafe…

  • Annie Creek

    Southern Oregon

    Family-friendly Annie Creek is a wings-and-burgers kind of joint; there are also pizzas, pot roast and fried chicken.