On our last night of theater in Ashland this year we chose Alchemy for dinner. Very close to theater and a charming setting. The service was excellent and our server even personally showed me where the restroom was. All of the other staff were friendly and attentive. The menu was limited with about eight entrees. We had the warm bread starter which was lovely and served with three butters. My son ordered the steak, rare. Many restaurants do not know how to prepare a rare steak but they did a great job. It was served with potatoes and zucchini. He reports that the zucchini was excellent but the potatoes were a bit dry - nothing special. I ordered the lamb shank and it was incredible. Interesting presentation with the shank on a bed of delicious polenta surrounded by a perfectly prepared variety of squash and drizzled with juices from the roasting pan. For beverages, I ordered the old vine Zinfandel and he had the coconut and mezcal cocktail. The wines by the glass were quite reasonably priced but the cocktail disappointed. The restaurant overall was pleasant and comfortable. We ate on the patio. The landscaping clearly was not a priority. The patio was small so it seemed an odd thing to overlook. read more

Alchemy Restaurant & Bar - Three butters served with warm bread - New American Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

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The place was cute. We sat outside on a balmy day. It took what seems like a long time to get our food. Our food was great (vegan stir fry). I wished there was some carb like rice or gluten free bread for us to soak up that wonderful sauce. read more

Nice place for a date night in Ashland, which we stopped by on our drive from Seattle to the Bay Area. I ordered the petit tender and my fiancé ordered the Alchemist's Creation. The latter changes seasonally--in our case it was a dashi broth with a variety of local mushrooms and vegetables. Both dishes were good, with my steak cooked perfectly and the mashed potatoes amazingly creamy without tasting too buttery; the dashi broth was delicious as well. We also split the steak tartare, the house bread, and the chips & dip (seasonal special) as appetizers. With the exception of the chips & dip, the appetizers were good but nothing outstanding. The chips & dip, however, were REALLY GOOD! I did not know you could elevate potato chips like that, but their house-made chips are delicious and I would highly recommend trying them. Both my fiancé and I were not a huge fan of the sauce (just a little too creamy, it's really smooth though so if you like creamy sauces you'll probably enjoy it!), but just eating the plain chips was amazing. They even brought us a second serving of chips for free since we hadn't used all of the dip! We also ordered a pear tart for dessert which I would also recommend getting! Delicious crust and good pear flavor. read more

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Poor service and unremarkable food. Fairly incompetent wait staff. Would not return and would not recommend.

Trivia: The nomadic Tatars (or Tartars) of this place are credit with the original steak tartare a meat they placed under their saddles to tenderize it and then eat it raw as they traveled. The star of the steak tartare was actually the bread. Most breads I have that look like this one are HARD and CRUNCHY and make a huge MESS. This one, while it looked the part, was soft and delightfully chewy. Perfect for the steak and the roasted garlic oil mix that accompanied the tartare. Service was okay. I felt like I was sort of an afterthought. One of the bartenders and other servers sort of took better care of me than my actual server. He did apologize when the second glass I ordered before my meal arrived as I was eating the last bites of my meal. The filet was a great cut and cooked perfectly. The au jus was barely needed, but good. The bar dining wasn't air conditioned and it was quite toasty. Not sure if the rest of the restaurant was air-conditioned. The patio was high level. read more

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I've given some time and thought to writing this review. My parents took us to dinner here on our visit, claiming it would be a great 'Ashland' experience. Three of us ordered the 'petit tender' (after the waitress Claimed it was a 6 oz steak) and dad ordered off the appetizer menu: a rack of lamb and a Caesar salad. Imagine our surprise when the server placed a plate of obviously raw food with potato chips in front of my dad. He says, This isn't what I was expecting. I added, Is the Rack of Lamb raw? But the expeditor just continued to put plates on the table then scurried off. Now my dad's not one to raise a stink in the least so he just ate his STEAK TARTAR while we sawed our tough $56 tenderloins. I've never seen a filet cut in half, leaving two triangular pieces of meat? It couldn't be but maybe 4 ounces. I've also never had a filet that I could not chew and break down. Usually they're melt-in-your-mouth tender. Also. I've never seen a smaller amount of mushrooms served with said filet, like three skinny one inch long beech mushrooms. . Accompanying the 'tender' and mushrooms were whipped potatoes and a blackberry sauce. I found that if I dipped the steak in the potatoes AND the sauce, there was flavor. But I still could barely chew the meat up. Normally I would send it back but I knew it would embarrass my dad, who was over there eating that steak tartar while he ordered a lamb rack, so I just ate my food. Later the three of us $56 steak eaters discussed it and decided that COULD NOT have been a true tenderloin. It might've been a tritip....or... I don't know. My parents now say that's their last visit to the restaurant. I will add, the atmosphere is lovely and our waitress, Molly, was cheerful but never noticed the mess up (steak tartar vs lamb rack!?) . read more

My husband, John, and I went to this restaurant for a date night. The evening was beautiful out on the front deck. A meandering deer even visited the garden while we enjoyed dinner! We really appreciated the delicious seasonal entrees. We finished our meal with the chocolate buttermilk cake that was garnished with fresh strawberries and jam. It was phenomenal! Our waitress was very kind and spoke with us about berry picking. The only downside is that this restaurant is fairly expensive. read more

Truly some of the best meals of our lives here! The food is exquisite (especially the duck confit) and the staff are so friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. We especially appreciated our lovely server Molly who went out of her way to accommodate us. A must for us when we visit Ashland. read more

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Luca is the best bartender I've ever met. She creates all the cocktails! Everything is delicious. read more

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This restaurant has a great vibe, situated in an old home. The food is great, we've been there multiple times and always loved our meals. The service is good, we've been there with our family and with a large group, and they have always been very patient and friendly. Alchemy is in my top 3 favorite places for a dressy dinner when we are visiting Ashland. The only slightly negative thing I have to say is that we were there celebrating a birthday once and at the end of the meal our server brought out a candle on a small, flat ceramic dish. The birthday girl's comment was, "You just spent $300 on dinner and all they brought me for my birthday was a candle?" It seemed a little chintzy since most places will give you an actual dessert, not just a candle, but at least they brought a candle. Other than that tiny little thing, we still love to eat here and will be back when visiting in the future. read more

Dined here while in town for OSF. Nice homey ambiance and friendly service. We had (expensive) bread, gazpacho, tofu stew, and one other dish we cannot remember. That's the point. Pretty high priced for uninspired fare. Maybe we missed the best dishes. read more

This was by far the best meal we've had in Ashland in 9 years. The service was stellar. The food was good, not great, but creative and tasty. The carpaccio was truly wonderful. My husband had the pork chop--a very tasty dish, but the chop was well-done. I had the duck confit. The duck was perfect. The side dish contained pasta, which surprised me, color me illiterate in Italian! But even if I ate pasta, it was sticky and overpowering. The roasted tomatoes and mushrooms in it were worth picking out to enjoy and complemented the duck Our waiter was friendly and helpful. He even brought an extra dessert for our birthdays! The dessert was a bit sweet for our taste (we eat very little sugar, so our taste is not everyone's), but each element was well-prepared, the buttermilk chocolate cake especially. A place to which we'll return for another occasion. read more

Excellent fine dining experience. I visited my cousin here for my bday and she showed me to all of the exquisite eateries and shopping. This little town is so quaint and lovable with GOOD food and hospitality! The wait staff is a dream....they were so attentive and genuinely good folks!!! We arrived to be a part of their happy hour and was not disappointed! When in this part of Oregon again, i will definitely pay another visit. read more

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We , a party of four, arrived at the restaurant at the appointed time of 5:30 pm. We waited and waited and waited. Our server apologized that the bar tender was swamped and our drinks were almost coming. We ordered 3 cocktails and a lemonade. The bread came, so we did have bread and water. At 6:45 our drinks arrived and then we began the wait for the food (two pastas, scallops and a duck leg). Finally we asked to see the manager. Our server was young and polite and very green and did not know how to handle the situation. The manager was curt, defensive and unhelpful. The food was overcooked and my duck leg was overcooked and dry. We then attempted to negotiate with the manager about some kind of compensation. He was not happy. We left with the drinks comped and 10% off the food. The manager blamed the slow service on a computer malfunction because there was a power outage earlier in the week. I have lived in Ashland for 51 years and I have never had such a bad meal and terrible service and it was not the servers fault , but poor management. I will never go to this restaurant again. My guests were from LA and having been coming here for years and I felt very embarrassed. The fact we had to ask fir compensation was startling. The is a high end restaurant with expensive prices but the food ate like it had been sitting under a heat lamp.The pasta was mushy $35, the duck was one overcooked leg, 50$ and the scallops were dry and tasteless . read more

My husband and I booked a table at Alchemy for dinner before we planned to go to a concert. The ambience was so lovely, and the food was so good, that we ended up skipping the concert so we could linger over dessert an a digestif. We had the sourdough and butter trio to start, and we could have just kept ordering more of that and been perfectly happy. The bone marrow butter was especially good. And the bread was pleasingly soft even when toasted and crunchy on the outside. I got the filet mignon and my husband had the duck confit for main. Both were incredibly. The chef's artistry made you want to slow down and consider each bite. And our waiter recommended the perfect bottle of local wine to set them off. Dessert was a pear frangipane tart and a chocolate hazelnut tart; both were very nice and made a lovely close to the meal. There is an extensive list of digestifs, and I got an incredible 1998 Sauternes that truly capped the night. We cannot wait to come back to Alchemy, and would recommend it to anyone looking for an incredible culinary experience. read more

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If you're lucky, you will be served by "Hogan." Her skills are manifold: knowledge of the ingredients, patience with a highly picky eater at our table, awareness of our time requirements, and a great sense of humor. Tables are well separated; this encouraged conversation and gives you the feeling that a friend is having you over for dinner. Wine selection is vast and excellent. Cocktails are inventive and not too sweet. Menu items are creative but portions are a bit small. Cheese plate was thoughtful and the crackers appeared homemade. My $35 vegan dish was essentially half a zucchini and some tomato sauce, and served a bit cool. Blackberry salad was tasty and substantial. Duck confit was very well prepared. read more

This was one of our favorite restaurants, in Ashland although it is a bit pricey. The corn chowder soup and the various appetizers were excellent. Market Fish was tasty as well. I would've given a five rating but the prices were high. read more

This is an amazing restaurant ! Been coming here for years and it's only better every time! Very gourmet! Our fav Ashland restaurant read more

We visited Alchemy for a couple drinks and some snacks after work on a Thursday. The bar had a healthy amount of customers with still room for some more Drinks: the drinks were phenomenal. Very unique flavors, clearly not being stingy on the contents. Beautifully crafted and quick as well. Some of the cocktails were reasonably priced but some got a little higher than I believe a cocktail should be. (A few were $12, most were $16, and one was $18 if my memory serves but take that last one with a grain of salt) Food: the pomme frites were delicious with a ketchup that was clearly higher quality and a lemony dip for the second. These were $9 but they had truffles and garlic (?) in them and were very full of flavor so the price was worth it for a nice appetizer Located in a beautiful house like building, I look forward to trying dinner here read more

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Food was amazing. Duck was soft, crunchy skin and wonderful sauce. Beef tartar was fresh with very toasted sourdough slices. Loved the atmosphere and decoration. Felt cozy warm and quiet environment. The dining meant to slow and enjoyable over conversation. read more

Alchemy Restaurant & Bar - Duck - New American Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

It was ok...the price says fine dining, the food and the service do not hold up. Yelpers shared many pictures of the bread and butter. This gave the impression they were something special, they were not. The butter was oily and flavorless, definitely not the good thick creaminess we were anticipating. The Caesar lacked flavor (when we asked for salt our server validated that it's a common complaint). The Filet and lamb were good, but nothing special. The restaurant is in an old Victorian. It's quaint, a little cramped and in need of some repair. Our server was nice enough. Our interactions with her felt very rushed and yet it took over 2 hours for us to have our meal... Overall, a premium price for a less than experience.... read more

It was a great place to have dinner. It's located inside of a really nice bed and breakfast

I have been several times for happy hour and sent family there for special occasions and the food is great, the staff professional and so kind. read more

Alchemy Restaurant & Bar - celebrating birthdays!!! - New American Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

Just Wow , Wow , Wow! Such an amazing restaurant. If you are a foodie and love dining for the love of new and exciting dishes, this is the place for you. Do not be turned away because of the prices. You will definitely be getting your moneys worth. I would much rather pay a high price and walk away blown away by such incredible meal than go some place for an average meal. I sat in the bar area and enjoyed speaking to the bartender who gave me excellent recommendations on what to eat. If you love mushrooms, get the mushroom flan appetizer. It was full of flavor . So good. Nothing like I had ever had. It was delicious. read more

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Can't believe I'm just reviewing alchemy. I've been here 4 times since being in Medford area. The happy hour is great (if you can get a seat). The main menu is also pretty good. Typical upscale place, small menu, dim lighting, great wine list, pricey. I had a ribeye when I went for regular dining and it was great, very juicy but overall typical. The carrot cake dessert was really delicious, ugh I just love carrot cake. I like the happy hour more at alchemy. It's only at the bar area which is small so you may not be able to get a seat but if you can it's great. Reasonable price and delicious steak tartar and pretty good French fries. The bartenders are super nice and friendly. And overall pretty quick as well. Somehow I never took a picture when I ate here but everything I've ate here has been delicious and I've always had great service. read more

Cute restaurant and love the ambience. Service was great as well. The starters were really good but the main entrees were a disappointment. I got the curried mussels good but the congee was super salty that I couldn't go in for another bite. My friend got the duck. It was a little tough and she thought the noddles were salty as well. 100% recommend the starters-- mushroom mushroom, the cauliflower-roasted poblano soup, scallops and ravioli was good. Favorite was the mushroom, mushroom. The pineapple express drink was good too. read more

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Located on the first floor of the historic hotel, the Winchester Inn.... The experience starts with historic charm. Reservations required, as word has gotten out about the magic. Sit outside at a bistro set surrounded by gardens, or inside next to windows that extend to the ceiling so you can still enjoy the beauty of the nature. The soft lighting sets the scene, the atmosphere is lively, and the service makes you feel like royalty. The steak tartare was the best I have ever had. Every bite demanded to be savored. We didn't want each mouth watering course to end, but we were genuinely excited for the next course. The food presentation was art, the flavors were thoughtfully put together, and just when we thought things couldn't get better - our server brought out the next dish. Well done. I wish I could give more than 5 stars. read more

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Sad, but we need to find a new favorite restaurant when we visit Ashland in rhe future. Their new chef made a sumptuous tuna carpaccio, which was the highlight of our meal. And the foamed potato puree and kale ratatouille served as sides were both very nice. But, and it's a big BUT.....they were "out" of artisanal bread and butter, their signature cheeseplate and panzanella. Really!!?? The caesar salad was almost tasteless with rock hard croutons and the ribeye steak was too thin and tough at $56. A $17 raspberry tart was served with curdled whipped cream and, while it was good, it was not attractive it was not worth the price. I really miss the amazing mushroom flan they had on previous menus. So long Alchemy!! read more

We really enjoyed our dinner during the Oregon Shakespeare festival. All food was delicious and service was excellent.

Located just blocks from the Shakespeare theaters, the Winchester House and its restaurant fit right into the Ashland vibe. Seating in small spaces outside, in the bar, and in multiple rooms in the house give it an intimate feel. The staff is very friendly and helpful. And the food is excellent. Most of the entrees are relatively heavy (and spendy) but they had an Asian fusion, miso-marinated steak special that was outstanding (and cheaper) on a hot day. read more

My wife and I celebrated our Anniversary at Alchemy and we had an absolutely tremendous experience! The food is on point...the Caesar Salad is tremendous and the Filet Mignon is mouthwatering. Their crafted cocktails and wine menu compliment the food perfectly. The decor and ambiance is well thoughout giving the experience that added extra touch. The best part was our server, David. Restaurants nowadays can fall short when it comes to service. David really delivered, as he was knowledgeable about the food and wine. He was very attentive with a great demeanor and knew that fine balance of not being over attentive. The coursing of the food was perfect and he even fluffed our napkins when we got up to use the wash room. I was in the hospitality industry for over 30 years and have never received better service. He is the reason we will go back there. Thank you David and the whole Alchemy team. read more

I have heard rave reviews from fellow Southern Oregon peeps about this place and I was disappointed. The ambiance is very charming and warm, which sets you up to think it will be a good dining experience. The service took a long time. The food was lacking in flavor. I had the "mushroom mushroom" for an appetizer: little to no flavor. I had the Osso buco for an entree. It was on the drier side and also lacked in flavor. I just did not see what the hype was all about. read more

Alchemy Restaurant & Bar - New American Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

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Fantastic fries, gourmet burgers, the duck was fabulous. The bar was active although noisy. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. We were hoping to sit outside in the lovely garden but it was raining. Iloved my mock cocktail and the wine list was great. Fun time! read more

Filet mignon with truffle jus was phenomenal. Bread with trio butter - couldn't decide between the 3

Bar is great. Drinks are yummy and atmosphere is fun. Food is limited if you have gluten issues.

We went in during happy hour and specifically ordered from the happy hour menu, expecting the advertised prices. But when the bill came, we were charged full price for everything. This felt dishonest and misleading. If a restaurant promotes happy hour prices, they should honor them -- no excuses. It's not just about the money, it's about the principle and the poor customer service. We left feeling taken advantage of and won't be returning. read more

IF you are a Foodie, this place is for YOU! Plan on ~2 hours from the time you are seated for a full dinner experience. The outdoor dining option worked out well for us on a warm summer night. Let's get down to the food: I cook A LOT! I pride myself of cooking a wide variety of dishes from all over the world and I like to use unique ingredients, proteins and spices not typically used in the average household. That being said, I don't mind paying a little more for such a unique dining experience done with high end ingredients and unmatched skill. 5 -stars for the FOOD, 4-stars because it's kinda pricey and not great for families or larger groups (in my opinion). A special treat for sure! Things that I could not easily replicate from home: From the charcuterie board: Every item was delicious, but the Chicken Liver & Foie Mousse topped with charred onion compote... Holy smokes! I used my finger to wipe the dish *Wow and YUM* The house-made marmalade also stood out as a table Favorite. Starter: If I had to pick just one thing, I would order the Foie Gras Thunderdome again. It was presented with a glass dome filled with smoke (instagram worthy). The Foie Gras was good (unique and hard to find), but I would say the pairing of the huckleberry sauce was what made this dish stand out for me. More huckleberry sauce please! :D Entrees: Crispy Duck Leg Confit served with oyster mushrooms was outstanding! The attention to detail and balance of flavors were perfect. Not sure what the sauce was, but if I had bread there would not have been so much as a smudge of sauce left on the plate. I'm a big fan of this dish and I would not change a thing. Dry Aged Ribeye Steak was freakin' delicious. I make a lot of ribeye steaks (my favorite cut of steak), but I can't recall any of my steaks having such a unique flavor profile and it was exceptionally tender (no knife needed); the Butcher Shop in Eagle Point comes kind of close, but you have to cook it yourself :P. The bone marrow butter was delicious and would be great as a side dish and served with warm bread. Dessert: After tasting a little of everything, I would re-order the Chocolate Fondant with passion-fruit sauce topped with bits of honeycomb. The description does NOT do this incredibly delectable dessert justice. Super rich, creamy and not overly sweet. I would most definitely pair this with their drip coffee (they use our local Rogue Valley roasting company). If you like chocolate, you will not want to share this dessert! In Summary: Outdoor garden at night is ideal of a warm summer night. Service by Amber was good, nice pace for a small group, might be too slow if you were going to OSF after. A little pricey for a regular night out, but most definitely where I would go for a special occasion, date night, to impress out of town guests OR to treat your foodie friends to a instagram worthy dining experience. *Special note the to pastry chef/artist: DAMN, you need to open your own shop! read more

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If you live in the Rogue Valley, get yourself over to the Winchester and Alchemy for their Dickens Feast, returned in all its glory after a too-long hiatus, before it's too late. THis weekend we had a delicious Alchemy-worthy dinner, including thoughtful and tasty gluten-free substitutions for me. Our tablemates and friends went all in on the nonsense the Innkeepers bring to the table with themed individual gifts and hilarious Groucho-worthy puns. The strolling carolers were most impressive, including both sweet traditional songs that bring a tear to the eye and an intricate and funny remake of the 12 Days of Christmas. Two weekends left, Dec 11-13 and 18-20 and hopefully still has openings for you. Hooray to the Gibbs family for bringing back this marvelous Rogue Valley tradition coming up on its 40th anniversary! read more

Don't let the charming and demure look of this face fool you! This is fine dining at its finest! Thank you for such a beautiful dining experience! I am from Redding but was in Ashland for the evening for an audition, so I decided that I wanted to indulge and try a fancy restaurant while I was there. The Alchemy did not disappoint, the exterior is charming, but everything else about the restaurant offers a punch! The outside garden was beautiful and a perfect setting to eat, because of Ashland's cooler evenings. The food was fantastic! I also chose this restaurant because I wanted to try some different foods. It was my first time trying duck and it was cooked perfectly. The duck with the cohesive, melt in your mouth croissant pot pie was a magical bite! The salad was also a great touch! The truffle pomme frites (french fries) were absolutely too die for. They were so crispy and quite honestly the best fries I've ever had! I ended my dinner with the chocolate fondant! Do not sleep on this dessert! Absolutely heavenly! The rich chocolate, couple with the caramel and passion fruit drizzle and honeycomb, make you sing with each bite! 10/10 dining experience. The service was also great! Shoutout to Alaine who took great care of me! I would say it did take quite awhile to for the main course to come out, but I am not sure if that is because there was an issue or if that was the normal cook time for the duck. However, other than that the service was impeccable! The best part for me though was that I left the restaurant and didn't feel heavy from the food, and was able to make the 2 hour drive back to Redding without feeling uncomfortable or tired from all the food I eat! This must be a testament to how fresh and quality the ingredients are in the food! Bravo! Tutti! And compliments to the chef! Love this place and will definitely be back once I book my next role here! read more

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Sat above the bar. Cozy and amazing view of the cocktails being made. Bread and housemade butters were worth every carb. Best scallops we've ever had-cooked perfectly (Gordon Ramsay would not have been disappointed). Octopus was charred and dressed beautifully with vinaigrette and cucumbers. read more

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