In a dining landscape often cluttered with performative fussiness, Cocorico on North Ist Street offers a welcome recalibration. Chef Nat Borsi's modern Mediterranean haven is a testament to substance over style, a place where "farm-to-table" isn't a marketing slogan but a palpable ethos. The menu, which deftly avoids the trap of being overextended, delivers singular triumphs. The Mushroom Bolognese is a masterclass in vegetarian depth, a richly savory ragout that satisfies on a primal level. The house-made pastas shine; the Lamb Bucatini offers meaty, soulful complexity, while the Seafood Pasta is a testament to the pristine ingredients of the Pacific Northwest. For the carnivore, the Roasted Chicken is a beautifully simple, perfectly executed dish that speaks to the kitchen's bedrock technique. With service that is as warm as the intimate, welcoming ambiance, Cocorico is not just a meal-it's a cornerstone of the Ashland dining experience. read more

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I'm really glad I listened to all the good reviews here on Yelp. Cocorico is a great restaurant. I was able to score a reservation for dinner about a week before we traveled to Ashland. Our table was in their patio space, which I actually like better than the indoor part of the restaurant. The patio space feels very open and has a lot of live plants in the planters that make space between tables. It was a little warm on the patio since it was 98 degrees outside, but they keep it relatively cool on this mostly enclosed patio. Our server was great. She was so friendly and fun to talk to. She helped us figure out what we wanted to order and checked in on us just the right amount. You can tell the food here is very fresh and homemade. We started with the Deviled Eggs, which are really special. I love how they serve them over a bed of crushed up potato chips as they give this dish some salty crunch. Next we had the Beet salad, which is marinated beets over a whipped cheese. The beets do have a strong vinegar flavor, but it's balanced out beautifully by the cheese. My wife ordered the Mushroom Bolognese, which was probably the best dish of the evening. This is an incredible, vegetarian dish that is so meaty without any meat. The finely diced mushroom sauce is so good along with the handmade noodles. Also, adding burrata to it gives it a perfect creaminess. I ordered the pork chop, which was also excellent and enormous. It did take me a lot longer to eat since it was a little hard to cut, the compote on top added a great sweetness, but I feel like it could've used more. Also, the polenta and grilled asparagus was awesome. Lastly, we got the Rice Pudding for dessert. It comes with a hazelnut crumble and a dolce de leche sauce. Normally, I feel like rice pudding has a kind of thin, milky consistency, but not this. It is think and has a wonderful texture. It is probably the best rice pudding I've ever had. The nuts give a satisfying crunch and the dolce de leche sauce is light and sweet. Disclaimer: we did order one dish we really didn't like. It was a special salad with endives and lentils. The server was happy to get us another dish. read more

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The food here is great! A little pricey, but definitely worth the price for the quality. The salads are fresh and creative, and the main courses are well-made and delicious. The pear dessert was so good! The atmosphere is cozy, cute, and a little tipsy--such a fun vibe. The service was also great. Definitely a lovely place for a good meal and a relaxing time! read more

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One of our new favorite restaurants in Ashland and already made a reservation for our next visit! We were recommended to visit and now will be recommending it to everyone we know. The vibe inside is so fun. I saw a lot of recommendations to sit on the patio but it felt too dark for us on this beautiful summer day. The cocktail list was fantastic, we tried a couple of the starter specials and a few entrees. I absolutely loved the fresh veggie pasta. The corn sauce truly showed the beauty of fresh corn! Can't wait to try more next time. read more

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The best meal we had during our stay in Ashland! I had to double check that the vegetarian bolognese was vegetarian because it was sooo good! Ambiance was great, and the service was 5 star! Make sure to book your reservations early! It's an intimate space. read more

Our favorite restaurant! It's a cute little restaurant that has a cozy yet elegant atmosphere. Perfect for our anniversary dinner every year. The staff is great and the food is always amazing! The suggested dessert and wine pairings are perfect. read more

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This place will not disappoint. The food is amazing!!!! The vibe is old person hangout. Like there seemed to be mostly 60+ people eating here but that did not take away from anything just an observation. The decor is bright and funky. The devil eggs as others have stated has broken up chips at the bottom of the dish to add a crunch. At first I did find it off putting because it feels like your eating egg shells but found if I dip the devil eggs in the chips my mind registers that there is a crunch and then it taste amazing! No wonder they keep doing it. Had the special halibut of the day and my husband had a pasta dish but I forget the name and picture. We also had a berry moscow mule and beet salad that was so fresh and paired perfectly with the purée it rested upon. All the food was great but the halibut was so good I had a hard time not scarfing it down. Wow. Best dish. Very bright to look at and taste. It made me feel warm and cozy. You will not be disappointed in the food here. We also found the staff to be friendly and it was an overall great experience. read more

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We experienced a wonderful dinner service with friends at Cocorico in Ashland the other evening. Of all the dishes we tried, their fresh deviled eggs and a pork chop "special" reigned supreme. The eggs were creamy, seasoned well and had a delicate mouth feel that wasn't rubbery. They were also plated with care and beautifully served as pictured at our table. Caveat: The eggs came over some crushed potato chips for texture. Not a great move IMHO. One of our friends thought she was eating egg shells as she missed hearing the server say what was in the bowl (dining room is noisy at times and dimly lit). They weren't necessary and became a distraction. The thick-cut pork chop (bone-in) was cooked to perfection by a slow & low "sous vide" process, perfect for keeping the meat moist and tender. Reversed seared/grilled to finish, with an herbed crust before plating over a sweet potato mash, au jus and steamed spring asparagus spears. The environment inside was intimate, warm and jovial with many happy diners enjoying their meals as well. It would be a perfect place for "date night". They make their own pasta in-house and everything else is from scratch too. Cocktails were inventive, refreshing and paired well with the food served. We will be back again. Note: the space is tight and parking is on the street, please make reservations. Truth... read more

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The hostess was very pleasant. Great energy and let us choose our preferred seating area. Garlic bread: 7/10. Needs salt Burrata: 6.5/10. Fell flat. Lot of apples House saled: 7/10. Little mushy. Different dressing besides ranch would be better suited Ribeye: 9/10. This was the Star. Great cut. Cooked perfectly medium, great flavor and char Would go back for the ribeye and to try a couple other things. Drinks were good also read more

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Man, we had the best dinner yet at Cocorico, closest to a 5 star review they have come. The staff were amazing and on arrival you could feel the passion they had for their restaurant. The owner should give the lady seating guests a raise because she greeted us like we were her best friends and she had held onto the best table in the house for us! We were instantly stoked. The wait staff were also highly attentive and made us feel served in every sense. Tonight the stars of the show were the cocktails and starters. Amazing drinks came out with depth of flavor. I had my usual oaxaca old fashioned, and let my non-existent hair down with another Royale Aviation cocktail. Amazing construction, colors, and flavors that felt like a journey. The grilled octopus starter was a slam dunk. The mildly charred octopus was up-showed by the amazing bed of pinto beans that added a deep savory flavor with a delicious acidic tang at the end of each bite. The burrata also played games using texture with your palate, juxtaposing the rich soft cheese with the crunch of spiced apple bits and candied pecans. What a course! For my main I had the sole market fish, which was a marvelous braid-work of various flavors and textures. A delicate filet with a delicious crust, draped over creamy kohlrabi puree, yellow rice, crunchy parsnip, and even a tangy pickled fennel. Now the only weak spot of the meal was the chickpea tagine. You could tell the chef's aim was to contrast the intense salty halloumi patty with a more modestly seasoned bed of chickpea and rice. However, the chickpea and rice felt like a total void and ratio of halloumi cheese to the rest of these flavorless items was totally off. If you scroll down to one of my prior reviews, you will see this same dish bathing in a rich red sauce, which was sorely missed. The disappointment was real, because this was the entree my wife was craving that inspired our reservation. Overall, a great meal. Really strong construction of flavors in almost every dish, and definitely in the cocktails. This is a spot to try and try again. You can tell what they're doing is working, because I keep coming back for more. read more

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Another excellent visit and a new menu! Randy chose to try the Summer Campanelle (I'll attach a pic of the menus so you can see what's in it) as well as the burrata again for his appetizer. I chose the mushroom bolognese and the asparagus appetizer. The food was excellent although Randy and I switched meals because he didn't enjoy the puree on his dish as much as I did so I ate his summer campanelle and he ate my bolognese and we were both very happy customers. The burrata was very good and I loved (LOVED) my asparagus. Everything was flavorful and fresh - and who doesn't love homemade pasta. For dessert we got the strawberries and cream and the chocolate mousse. We shared both because who doesn't love strawberries with their chocolate mousse! We didn't get a pic of it but Randy got a drink similar to the one he got on our last visit but this one was grapefruit and very refreshing and delish. We sat on the patio again. It was warm when we first got there (5 pm) but definitely cooled down as time went on. Kyle was our server tonight. I'll start by saying you can't go wrong with any of the staff that serve or give refills or deliver the food (when they deliver it, they sometimes describe the dish and it's awesome). Anyway, as per usual on our visits, Kyle was excellent, checked on us often. Looking forward to our next visit in October! read more

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10/10 from the food to the ambiance to the service. Everything was top tier and our server was so attentive and helpful! We had an incredible time!! read more

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Just WOW! Every part of our experience here was excellent!! The service, the food, and the ambience. Started with a warm greeting by the hostess, how friendly our server was and how he brought the chef's food to life with his descriptions and recommends, to the staff helping clear the table -- everyone was delivering a top experience. The food. We only ended up ordering several starters and a dessert, so can't speak to the entrees, but what we did order was fantastic. All the flavors were excellent. We sat outside in the enclosed patio and it was comfortable, warm, and nicely decorated. Prices are reasonable which is always an extra bonus! Super happy we decided to visit this restaurant while we were in town. Highly recommend checking this one out! read more

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It's hard to pick what's best about this cozy restaurant: the service was a perfect blend of friendly and approachable with professionalism, while the food and wines were delicious and well curated while exhibiting a lack of stuffiness. The deviled eggs made a great starter, while the lamb ragout pasta was rich and the special trout in grape leaf was well-balanced and perfectly cooked. Special shout out to the pickled veggies! All that and a good value as well - very highly recommended. read more

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We were really looking forward to dining at the highly rated Cocorico but we were unimpressed by the quantity and quality of the food given the highish prices. Staff were very welcoming and service was attentive. We ordered both of the fishes of the day. The trout in grape leaves was the better of the two with a unique presentation. Fresh trout and feta were wrapped in the leaves and steamed, I think. Complex and interesting flavor. The sides/garnishes were pleasant but did little to enhance the flavors of the fish. The halibut was a tiny, dry filet with almost no flavor. We went out for fries afterwards cuz we were still hungry. read more

Great food and a cozy, well-organized space so perfect for date night. We received a warm welcome and excellent service from Meg, who had great recommendations. The duck confit special was crispy and tender, and the mushroom bolognese was delicious. Overall, a great experience and definitely worth visiting. read more

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I loved this place. It was hopping on a Friday in January---it's bigger than you think from the outside and it was full up. The vibe is classy but fun and laid back, very Ashland I think. The food and cocktails were super--and the service was thoughtful, attentive, caring, snd never felt rushed. Loved it! read more

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Our most favorite restaurant....my boyfriend would have us eating here every weekend if he could! We have not had any disappointing meals here. The service/staff is amazing. Ambiance is perfect. Cocktails are awesome. The only thing we have yet to try is their desserts, only because we are always too full by the end of the meal. Highly recommend Cocorico! read more

it was very good! Good food, our server Kyle was very professional and take care of all our needs! We didn't need to ask anything twice. read more

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Gayle and I enjoyed a fabulous meal last Thursday evening at Cocorico. This space housed the former Amuse restaurant for years, before Cocorico took over a few years ago. Cocorico describes itself as festive European-style eatery serving modern Neo-Rustic Mediterranean cuisine by Chef Nat Borsi. Gayle and I had a great time for what we both remember as a perfect cozy date night. Everything in our experience ran on all cylinders starting with a friendly greeting and ushering us to our table. Our deeply experienced wait guy was friendly, engaging, and insightful. Our table was comfortable and at a window. We also appreciated the thank you as we left for the evening. Gayle ordered Trout as her main, while I opted for the Carbonara. For the appetizer table, we ordered Garlic Bread, Asparagus, and Mussels. All choices were rich, delicious, well presented, served promptly, and a good value for the money. The adult beverages for the evening were a Bombay Sapphire Martini (up) and Chardonnay for Gayle and Sparking Water and a nice Oregon Rose for me. We continued on by sharing a really tasty chocolate-heavy dessert and a pot of Noble coffee. With respect to the former New Sammy's Cowboy Bistro, this might be one of the best meals that Gayle and I have enjoyed in the Ashland area over the years. We haven't tried MÄS yet, but that more expensive opportunity can wait until after we visit Cocorico again (and hopefully soon). read more

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The atmosphere is charming and comfortable. The service is friendly and welcoming. The food was fresh and very tasty. I had tagliatelle with squash, which was surprisingly light and made from scratch. My friend enjoyed the oysters and a side salad, which she raved about. Cocktails were tasty. Had a wonderful experience. read more

This is the third time we've had dinner here during an overnight in Ashland. The service is friendly but never cloying, the menu isn't huge but has lots of great options, and everything we've ever ordered has been delicious. read more

Everything at Cocorico was fantastic. The décor had a French-eclectic charm that really showcased the chef's diverse background. The service was super friendly, and the food was absolutely divine. I recommend starting with the deviled eggs and you truly can't go wrong with anything you order here. read more

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Food was great. Had the chicken and it was really good. Wie had trout, also good. The chocolate mousse could be sweeter but maybe I am just used to sweeter deserts read more

Our very nice server raved about ALL the dishes at Cocorico. Sadly, despite nice seevice and good anbiance, this much ballyhoo'd and somewhat pricey Ashland venue offered imaginative-sounding dishes that ALL looked good but tasted truly bland. We won't return read more

TL;DR: the service and menu are inconsistent. Some nights really good, some nights not. Mistakes were made by multiple aspects of the restaurant and a member of our party who communicated very clearly that she has Celiac was served a dish with bread. I truly want to like this restaurant, but I have had some really mixed experiences. The ambiance is very nice - it can get a little loud in the dining room, but the tables are comfortable, the lighting is appropriate, and the decor is interesting. The wine list is phenomenal and the reason I brought friends on my most recent visit. The menu is really hit and miss. There are some dishes that are excellent (some things even sell out before the evening is over), but unfortunately, not all. The hostess is absolutely wonderful - she is charming and funny and really has a talent for making you feel welcome and appreciated for dining with them. Unfortunately, the service is really hit and miss. On my last visit, the waitress really didn't seem like she had time for us. She didn't take the time to explain in much detail about menu items or the wine list. She didn't participate in any banter with us or really make us feel welcome. She seemed rushed, which has not been my experience with service here in the past. My biggest concern, though, is about the efforts of the staff and kitchen to keep items allergen-free. The restaurant advertises itself as a place that is Celiac knowledgeable and friendly. We made it clear in our reservation and to the waitress when we sat down at the table that one member of our party had Celiac and needed to be strictly gluten free. All seemed well and we ordered two appetizers marked as gluten free on the menu. One of those appetizers was served with bread. After the food had been delivered, the waitress must have noticed the issue and offered to have the kitchen remake the dish. We agreed (she left the original plate on the table and in the end we were only charged for one, so all good). The re-made dish was brought out, with bread on the side. There should not have been bread at all, it was very confusing. All in all I would return one more time and hope to have a different experience, but if that experience was the same as my recent one, I likely would not return. read more

Ashland's Crown Jewel. Maybe Oregon's Best. Last night might have been the most complete and flawless dining experience I've ever had and I don't say that lightly. We arrived at Cocorico Neo Rustic Kitchen in Ashland around 6:45 with a party of four, no reservation, fully prepared for a wait. Instead, we were welcomed with warm smiles and immediate accommodations. That level of hospitality alone puts Cocorico in a different league. From the moment we sat down, everything was executed with intention. Our server gave a thoughtful, knowledgeable breakdown of the wine list, and the cocktails were phenomenal especially the Mexican Jungle Bird, which was perfectly balanced and one of the best cocktails I've had in a long time. As a bar consultant for some of the top brands in the industry, it's rare that a drink stops me in my tracks, but this one did. We started with the deviled eggs and the parmesan garlic bread, both absolute standouts. Then came the entrées: a fall-apart tender lamb shank, a beautifully prepared chicken dish, and a homemade carbonara that tasted like it came straight out of Rome. Every plate was its own moment; comforting, elevated, and crafted with real intention. And then... the dessert menu. This is where Cocorico separates itself from nearly every restaurant in Oregon. Each dessert was exceptional on its own, but the cocktail pairings took the entire experience to another level. That level of creativity and detail is incredibly rare, especially in Southern Oregon. From the first greeting to the final bite, Cocorico delivered a MASTERCLASS in hospitality, execution, and flavor. Without question, this is one of Oregon's best. read more

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Amazing service, amazing food, amazing ambiance. Highly recommend this gem in Ashland. The burrata was a star, as was the garlic bread and mushroom bolognese. Can't wait to come back!! read more

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During a recent trip to Ashland, I decided to check out Cocorico before an evening show at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. It's walking distance from the theaters, and I was happy I could get a table without a reservation during a popular weekday evening. The service was friendly though there was a delay in getting my entree. However, my cocktail arrived relatively quickly and I thought their version of the Last Word was expertly made. I had the lamb burger for dinner, and the meat was tender with a tasty mix of flavors. They offer indoor and outdoor seating, and I liked the cozy feel of my table inside the restaurant. read more

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99% certain this is the best restaurant in Ashland OR. UNBELIEVABLE French food done with fresh Oregon produce is a combo that's hard to beat. They're putting out whatever is fresh in the season and sourcing everything locally. We got the pork chop which was crazy and the peach cobbler desert tasted like they had the peaches grown out back. Also service was read more

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Let's see...get the garlic bread. I think it's brown butter and fresh grated Parmesan cheese on the bread too. The burrata was decent. We also got the octopus and it may have been the best I ever had. The lamb shank was good. The wine selection was a superb and paired really well with the dishes. This place also has the right dim lighting, moody and vibey, yet modern still. read more

I'm still cuckoo for Cocorico and they are really hitting their stride after being in business just a few years. I can't say enough about the warm and welcoming environment from checking in at the front door to our last bite of pistachio tiramisu. If you are lucky enough to have Meg as your server, just follow ALL of her recommendations. The back patio is my favorite space and it is now fully enclosed and has a riot of plants between the tables. You have to order a specialty cocktail and the Monte Cassino didn't disappoint. We started with deviled eggs (how retro and one of their classic dishes) and our party ordered all over the menu. Seafood, pasta, chickpea tagine, and of course the (not on the menu) garlic bread with grated parmesan cheese. Warm, delightful, delicious, and the best service in town. Make a reservation! read more

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My husband and I were on our way to the Puget Sound and stayed a night in Ashland. I didn't see on the Yelp review that reservations were recommended for Cocorico, so we blithely went and hoped for a table after seeing all of the great feedback. We were greeted by Grace, the host, who kindly wiggled us into a spot contingent upon our agreeing to wait half an hour or so. We were seated on the enclosed outdoor patio, right next to an attractive and warm propane tower heat source. Our server was Salicia (sp?), who greeted us promptly, suggested NA beverages, and brought my husband the most delicious root beer (locally made) we'd ever tasted. The burrata appetizer special with roasted veggies, pine nuts, and arugula pesto was fantastic with their fluffy and buttery Parmesan garlic bread. We split the green apple and arugula salad with pistachios, lightly dressed and lemony, very good. For entree we split the fish special of halibut, which was served over kohlrabi mash with other roasted root veggies (maybe squash?) and rice. The fish was cooked perfectly, however, I found the base of the dish to be unremarkable. We finished with an exquisite rice pudding dessert special, and blackberry pie with vanilla ice cream. Both well worth saving room for! Salicia was just the right amount of attentive and friendly, with an apparent sixth sense of knowing when to come check on us. Her support staff were quick, efficient and nice. The service and atmosphere were a 5-star experience, if I could I'd give the food 4 1/2 stars. We had a great experience! Side note: at the end of the meal, another server walked by with spaghetti & meatballs, and even with full bellies, we salivated at the scent! Next time, that will be our pick for sure. read more

We loved this restaurant so much we booked a reservation for the next day. Cocktails were creative and delicious (loved the White Lotus). Food was amazing too - we had the asparagus appetizer, peri peri chicken, and lamb with bucatini pasta. The staff was really warm and attentive. Highly recommend. read more

We had an amazing meal here with a wonderful waitperson named Tim, who was so knowledgeable and positive that he, alone, would have made it a great dinner. But the food--in our case, deviled eggs over potato chips and perfectly-cooked asparagus , plus two pasta dishes (one with meat, one without)--was amazing too. I'm not a fancy-food restaurant guy, but I've dined at them, and this was a great experience! read more

What a delight! From the moment we entered Cocorico we felt welcomed and well taken care of. Our server made us feel right at home and every thing we tried was delicious, from the pomegranate lemonade, to the to die for deviled eggs, and on to our yummy main course choices of the perfectly cooked roast chicken and pork chop. The portions were so ample that we took home half! And we didn't have room for dessert, much to our disappointment, because the descriptions sounded decadent. Cocorico is definitely a special occasion or special date night kind of establishment. This will not be our last visit! read more

It felt like an excellent European restaurant! Excellent food and service! We went there twice in a week!

My favorite Ashland restaurant. It is very intimate and reasonably quiet even though it is always full. The menu always offers an excruciatingly difficult list of choices. The team genuinely aims to create a memorable experience. When you make a reservation you are asked if it is a special occasion. I can't imagine what more they would do if you said yes. There was no singing;-) read more

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When my classmates wanted to meet up for our graduation dinner, I suggest here without hesitation! I had the most amazing meal last year and I knew this would be the special place to go to! I immediately made reservations, which I highly recommend. I asked for the patio because I didn't get a chance to see it last year, and it did not disappoint! I started with the clams, OMG, sooooo good! Soooooo many! That broth was delicious and the grilled bread for dunking....MMMMMmmmmmm! I had the lamb shank for dinner! Oh so tender! Oh so gooooood! Came with a creamy polenta! For dessert, I had the marionberry pie with ice cream. The pie was tart which the ice cream complimented with its sweetness! Another amazing meal! Everyone else was please with their choices! The staff is always so friendly! And it was cool that the manager, Grace, remembered who I was from last year! Cocorico will always have a special place in my heart. If you need somewhere special to eat, this is the place! read more

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The food was so incredible! Our waiter Ben, was amazing, making suggestions from the menu. You can tell that the owners pay attention to details. The ambience on the patio was perfect. I highly recommend it. It was my favorite place to eat in Ashland! read more