Ashland is home to a variety of eclectic and uniquely Northwest inspired restaurants, where the emphasis is on originality, use of fresh local ingredients, and healthy gourmet fare. From small intimate bistro style, ethnic cuisine, pub style, to creek-side and tucked away romantic hideaway spots, you’ll find an array of eateries to suit your mood, whim, or pocketbook. Check out the following for suggestions to please your palate:
For a Nice Evening Out With Innovative Cuisine:
Amuse – Fine Dining with a bit of French flair and seasonally inspired.
15 N. First Street 541-488-900
www.amuserestaurant.com
The Peerless - Spacious dining with emphasis on sustainable Northwest
Cuisine. Beautiful garden area for dining outside.
243 Fourth Street
541-488-6067
www.peerlessrestaurant.com
Lela’s - Bistro style, small yet intimate space serving nouvelle cuisine.
258 “A” Street #3
541-482-1702
www.lelascafe.com
Alex’s – Good food and nice dining area with fireplace and views of the Plaza.
35 N. Main Street
541-482-8818
Ethnic Cuisine Abounds in Ashland-Here’s a Sampling:
Cucina Biazzi - Wonderful Italian food in a historic Craftsman house with al fresco patio dining. Traditional four courses. Quiet setting and and nice for a special occasion.
568 E. Main Street.
541-4883739
Il Giardino – The taste of Italy, traditional trattoria with patio dining. Moderate pricing.
5 Granite Street
541-488-0816
Pasta Piatti – A nice sampling of traditional and inspired Italian food. Lively atmosphere and housed in a old red brick building on Main St. 358 E. Main Street
541-488-5493
Chateaulin – French food with a flair for the contemporary and an extensive wine list. Cozy, intimate and adjacent to the Shakespere Festival.
50 East Main
541-482-2264
Monet – Fine French dining in a charming house with beautiful Monet-like garden for relaxed outside dining.
36 S. Second Street
541-482-1339
www.mind.net/monet
Martino’s - Neo-Classic Italian and situated with upstairs view of the Plaza. A nice little patio dining area adjacent to the theater.
58 E. Main Street
541-488-4420
Thai Pepper – Taste buds come alive with this delightful Thai retreat nestled by the creek and under a canopy of trees. Wonderful creekside dining if you chose to eat outdoors.
84 N. Main Street
541-482-8058
Tabu – Nuevo Latin cuisine with eclectic décor and delicious tapas to sample. Full bar. Salsa dancing adds additional spice! A favorite for locals and visitors alike and open after the theater.
76 N, Pioneer Street
541-482-3900
Dragonfly – Latin-Asian fushion, innovative, great for lunch. Patio dining.
241 Hargadine Street
541-488-4855
Pipon’s – Authentic Mexican cocina on the Plaza with creekside dining.
29 N. Main Street
541-488-5130
Pilaf – Polyethnic cuisine fusing Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Indian food. Good spot for lunch and enjoying the creek from the deck patio.
18 Calle Guanajunto
541-488-7898
www.pilafrestaurant.com
And for quick lunch spots . . . . .
Greenleaf Deli and Restaurant – On the Plaza with a nice variety of lunch fare
49 N. Main Street
541-482-2808
Grilla Bites – Organic, Grilled Sandwiches, Soups, and Salads. Fair Trade Coffee and Teas. On the Plaza. No number available.
Ashland Bakery Café – Also known as the ABC Café to locals and visitors alike, this café features wonderful breads and pastries and a delicious clam chowder on Fridays.
38 E. Main Street
541-482-2117
Agave – Quick spot for gourmet Mexican fare-watch your food being prepared and eat in or out on the sidewalk and watch the world go by.
92 N. Main Street
541-488-1770
Sweet Mix – Not truly a restaurant, but a nice little spot for ice cream, pastries, coffee.
On the Plaza
For Pub Type Fare . . . . .
Standing Stone Brewery – Lots of quality microbrews to ponder and a substantial menu list to suit everyone.
101 Oak Street
541-482-2448
The Black Sheep – English pub atmosphere and British cuisine. Late night meals served.
51 N. Main Street
541-482-6414
The Jefferson State Pub
London Pub Fare, Locals and regional beers and an ongoing schedule of local and regional musical acts.
31 Water Street
541-482-7718
www.thejeffersonstatepub.com
For A Traditional Dining Experience . . .
The Winchester Inn, Restaurant and Winebar – Noted for seasonal specials with traditional fare-very nice wine bar adjacent to dining area.
55 South Second Street
541-488-1115
www.winchesterinn.com
Lark’s (at the Ashland Springs Hotel) – Situated in the old historic hotel
212 E. Main Street
541-488-5558
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