Ashland Eats & Drinks
One of the best things about staying at Parkside Acoustic is how easy it is to explore downtown Ashland—it’s just a quick 10-minute walk away! You can grab a delicious meal, sip on a locally brewed coffee, or browse the quirky little shops without ever needing to jump in your car.
Where to Eat in Ashland
- Indicates our personal favorites
When it comes to food, you’re in for a treat! There’s something for every craving—farm-to-table meals, fresh and flavorful dishes, and plenty of spots to sit back and enjoy a relaxed bite. All within walking distance, so you can enjoy the stroll as much as the shopping and dining. No car needed—just walk, explore, and enjoy all that downtown Ashland has to offer!
- Walking distance from Parkside Acoustic (<1 mile away; most places on this list are about half a mile away.)
- Agave • Agave is a must-try! Excellent tamales, flavorful tacos, and the chile relleno is top-notch. I love their Winter Squash & Portobello Tamales—turns out Guy Fieri does too! Family-owned with a cozy vibe, and they even offer a cash discount. ($$)
- Alchemy Restaurant & Bar • High-end, inn restaurant featuring New American cuisine & craft cocktails in an elegant atmosphere. Named one of the Top 100 Restaurants for Foodies in America by OpenTable. ($$$)
- Bar Juliet • This neighborhood restaurant on Ashland Plaza features a vegetable-driven, family-style menu filled with farm-fresh comfort classics made with seasonal, sustainable ingredients. ($$)
- Blue Toba • Traditional Indonesian food. Featured on the Food Network Channel’s Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, the first Indonesian food ever to air on that show. ($$)
- Cocorico • Cocorica is a festive gem—a cozy, European-style eatery where Chef Nat Borsi’s modern Mediterranean menu bursts with creativity and freshness. Every dish feels like a celebration, and the service is warm and knowledgeable. Easy walking distance from Oregon Cabaret Theater. ($$)
- Creekside Pizza • Housemade thin-crust pizza the way it's supposed to be made. Ultra-cozy, with a charming outdoor dining area where guests can enjoy their meal in a picturesque setting. They make an excellent gluten-free crust, too! ($$)
- Dobrá Tea • Bohemian-style tearoom with a large selection of loose-leaf teas, plus bowls, salads, and plates. High-quality teas and boba, and locally sourced, organic ingredients, with a variety of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. ($$)
- Greenleaf • Located on the downtown plaza near Oregon's Shakespeare Festival, Greenleaf offers Pacific Northwest inspired appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, pastas and steakhouse classics, including excellent gluten-free and vegetarian options for breakfast and brunch. ($$)
- Hearsay Restaurant, Lounge & Garden • Located in the lower level of Ashland’s famous “Old Pink Church,” Hearsay’s focus is on providing guests with an outstanding dining, social, and entertainment experience. Hearsay’s modern take on American cuisine and cocktails, combined with the distinct atmosphere and music of the 1930s, creates a a warm, inviting space unlike any other in Southern Oregon. ($$)
- Kobe • Cozy, creekside hideaway offering sushi & Japanese small plates along with sake & cocktails. ($$)
- Larks Home Kitchen Cuisine • One of the most popular places in Ashland for a before-the-theater meal is Larks, located in the beautiful, historic Ashland Springs Hotel. Larks offers diners a truly authentic Farm-to-Table experience. With seasonal ingredients delivered daily from local farms, Larks’ kitchen creates fresh, flavorful, innovative, regionally-inspired dishes that are the hallmark of fine Pacific Northwest cuisine. ($$$)
- Lovejoy's Tearoom • Quirky, unpretentious venue serving tea and small plates in a cozy space. Lovejoy's of Ashland offers grand afternoon tea service by reservation only. ($$)
- Mas • MÄS is a tiny tasting menu restaurant in Ashland, Oregon serving Cascadian cuisine by chef Josh Dorcak, a finalist for best chef in the James Beard Awards. This intimate venue offers Japanese-inspired cuisine paired with wine and sake. ($$$)
- Nama Oyster Bar • Elevated surf & turf, craft cocktails, and traditional sake. ($$$)
- Noble Fox • The Noble Fox Restaurant & Brewery is a family friendly and large group destination featuring hand-crafted brews, balanced cocktails and a diverse menu of delicious dishes to satisfy every palate. Portions are large, and service is friendly and attentive. Excellent fish and chips. ($$)
- Osteria La Briccola • A family-owned Northern Italian restaurant, where tradition, warmth, and authenticity come together to create an unforgettable dining experience. ($$)
- Peerless Restaurant & Bar • Dramatic ex-warehouse with a lush garden patio serving upscale New American bites & cocktails. Peerless Restaurant & Bar is located in Ashland Oregon’s Historic Railroad District, just a few blocks from downtown Ashland. ($$$)
- Red Zone Sports Bar N’ Grill • Ashland's haven for sports lovers, where you can watch the game while you grab a quick bite, with a stacked menu that includes juicy, never-frozen burgers, wings with plenty of zing, and tasty cold and hot sandwiches. ($)
- Ruby's Neighborhood Restaurant • Laid-back eatery offering espresso drinks, breakfast burritos & sandwiches, plus beer & cocktails. ($$)
- Simple Cafe • Casual, kid-friendly cafe offering breakfast, burritos, and other comfort foods made with local ingredients. Outdoor seating only. Simply the best food you will ever eat outside an Ace Hardware store. ($)
- Skout • Located about a 10-minute walk from the B&B, Skout Taphouse & Provisions is a lively spot on the north end of Lithia Park. With cozy creekside seating, craft cocktails, an extensive beer and cider selection, and a mouth-watering menu, it’s a fantastic place to unwind. Rick's go-to is their “f-ing amazing brisket sandwich,” while I favor the beer-braised pork tacos. Skout gets especially busy on weekends, with long wait times during summer, so we usually make it a mid-week treat. ($$)
- Sushi Heaven • Cozy Japanese restaurant with sushi and other specialties, as well as a robot food runner. ($$)
- Taj Indian Cuisine • Reasonably priced, dependably excellent Indian cuisine. We love their butter chicken, and the mango chutney is divine. Indoor and patio seating. ($$)
- Taqueria Picaro • Tacos, nachos, and other Mexican dishes, plus a casual atmosphere, margaritas, and happy hours. ($)
- Thai Pepper • Thai and Pan Asian fusion, small plates, and craft cocktails in a scenic and serene space just steps away from Ashland's Historic Plaza. ($$)
- Umami • Contemporary, bi-level eatery & bar providing familiar sushi & sashimi options, plus Asian entrees.
- Farther away ( > 1 mile).
- Caldera Brewing Company • Spacious mountain-view eatery with craft ales & lagers on tap & creative, locally-sourced pub grub. ($$)
- El Paraiso Mexican Cuisine • Fresh Mexican food, full bar and fantastic dining room have made the El Paraiso one of Southern Oregon's most popular Mexican eateries. ($$)
- Little Shop of Bagels • Delicious bagels, spreads, sandwiches, and coffee with a focus on wholesome, organic ingredients. ($)
- Omars Fresh Seafood & Steaks • Old-school steakhouse & cocktail lounge serving beef, seafood & burgers since 1946. ($$$)
- Sammich • Laid-back hub for artisanal sandwiches using local ingredients & house-smoked meats. ($$)
- Sawaddee Thai & Asian Cuisine • We’ve ordered takeout from Sawaddee a few times, and each time the food has been promptly prepared, fresh, and very tasty. Some nights it's fantastic, others its just a click above average. The family that runs Sawaddee is very friendly, and makes you feel welcome in their space. Our top picks are the Stir-Fried Eggplant and Drunken Noodles, both of which can be customized for spice level. We also tried the Spicy Tuna Dumplings app, and while they’re tasty, the portion size doesn’t quite match the price. ($$)
Wine & Brew
- Irvine & Roberts Vineyards • Irvine & Roberts Vineyards is a family winery located in Ashland, Oregon, dedicated to producing exceptional Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier & Pinot Noir Rosé.
- Dana Campbell Vineyards • Taste excellent estate wines and relax in the panoramic view of Ashland and surrounding Southern Oregon foothills. No reservations required for group smaller than six.
- Weisinger Family Winery • Small-lot artisan wines exclusively from the fruit of local vineyards. We believe that great wines reflect the unique terrior and character of the place they come from. Located just minutes from downtown, with spacious outdoor seating and sweeping views of the hills, we invite you to come and savor Ashland by the glass.
- Belle Fiore • Distinctive, exotic Mediterranean grapes including an Italian varietal Caprettone, “beard of the goat.” Other remarkable Italian and Spanish estate grown grapes include Montepulciano, Barbera, Teroldego, and Verdejo.
- Grizzly Peak Winery • Nestled on the slopes of Grizzly Peak just minutes from downtown Ashland, Oregon, this family-owned winery produces high quality, hand-crafted wines made from estate vineyard grapes.
- Long Walk Vineyard • Constructed from repurposed materials from the old barn standing on the property for decades, this state of the art tasting house features a wrap-around deck, roll-up doors to allow maximum ventilation and views and a stunning patio sitting right next to their Grenache vines - all with the most breathtaking views in the Rogue Valley.
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