Elmer's Restaurant

Stopped in town for one night, exhausted and hungry. We found Frida's walking down the street and…read morewere we surprised! The margaritas are gigantic and exceptional! The service is good, although I feel like they bring such large portions they really don't need to stop by the table much as it seems evident when the patrons are enjoying their food and, again, gigantic drinks, that things are likely going well. The ambiance is comforting, has a small cafe vibe but with big plate portions that won't leave you hungry. Really happy we stopped in, I turn 51 tomorrow so this was a perfect last meal at 50!

Good traditional Mexican food, amazing service and a great ambiance! If you're looking for a spot…read morethat has it all Frida's is the place! They have great food, great coffee including cafe de olla (traditional Mexican coffee) and great drink menu that includes margaritas and mimosas! The owner is so nice and welcoming. We felt like family! Can't wait to go back to Frida's!

Frida. The name sake of the restaurant.

Veggie omelette

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Lulus for the love of food

4.3(343 reviews)

This family owned and operated gem is a must stop when visiting Grants pass…read more The service was fantastic and we were so excited to learn the father and son were behind the bar and running everything. House made hot honey chicken and waffles was out of this world good. Jalapeños inside the waffle next level step up. Fried chicken breast cooked perfection served with a delightful fried egg on top. The fresh sprout and pickled onion garnish got me tho. Props to the chef. PS this Bloody Mary made by the owner... and cappuccino can't wait to come back. Thanks guys!

We went to Lulus for breakfast on a Wednesday and was surprised at how busy it was. That says…read moresomething about what the locals think of it. I had the Southwest Breackfast Boritto and it was a 3. Needed more flavor for me. The service was good concerning how busy it was and the atmosphere was pleasant.

A pic of the bar

Spring Salad

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Cali Bene w/potatoes

MA Mosa's

4.2(570 reviews)

1.5 mi

Lovely service, kind people, delicious food! Highly…read morerecommend brunch on the patio. Good vibes.

The staff is fabulous. Very friendly. The atmosphere is gorgeous. The food looks beautiful, too…read more We had a standard order. Breakfast burrito and a Ruben Sandwich. It took 30 minutes to reach our table. We were encouraged and excited to try the food and then we were weirdly disappointed. No flavor. I understand farm to table, but zero flavor. Hot sauce was offered. I accepted. Helped out. My husband's Ruben wasn't what he was expecting. The meat was dry and had no flavor. Strange, because usually a Ruben sandwich has a lot of roasted flavor. He said it tasted like dry roast beef. Had a lot of picture quality, but not much else.

Steak mushroom asparagus scramble (daily special), cheesy grits, and a biscuit.

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Cocktails

Powderhorn Cafe

4.0(256 reviews)

1.5 mi

Stopped here during a road trip as it had a lot of good reviews. Service was quick and everyone who…read moreserved us was great. This is a nice place if you're looking for a classic American breakfast, though the food could be seasoned a little more.

ALWAYS such a great experience here. We just had a meh experience at a different breakfast spot and…read morecoming here is always redeeming. The staff is energetic and so kind. It's so clean here despite it being a bustling spot. Even the patrons are delightful. The desserts are TRULY AMAZING. The breakfast food. AMAZING. We have never waited long to be seated or for our food. You can make your stay here brief or relaxed. The consistency here is unmatched. This place is the law of breakfast cuisine.

Great breakfast in Grants Pass

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DASSH Bakery

4.5(161 reviews)

What a gem. This is…read moresuch a cute little cafe. The seating inside is on the small side but there is seating outdoors. A good selection of items and everything we had was so good. Not pictured was a delicious breakfast sandwich. The service was friendly and we can't wait to return.

What an amazing experience at DASSH Bakery in Grants Pass!…read more From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed by the owners, a husband-and-wife team who clearly pour their hearts into this bakery. Everything is made fresh, and you can absolutely taste the difference. We ordered the Local Bagel, and it was phenomenal. It had bacon, aioli, and a variety of fresh ingredients that came together perfectly. I honestly can't remember everything that was on it because I was too busy enjoying it! The bagel itself was fresh-made and absolutely delicious. We also tried the ham bagel sandwich with cheddar, ham, and honey mustard, and it was just as fantastic. Every ingredient tasted fresh and high quality. For a sweet treat, we had the blueberry scone, and it was perfection--flavorful, tender, and clearly made from scratch. Their coffee menu is impressive as well. They can make just about any latte you want and offer a great selection of syrups, including cookie butter, vanilla, lavender, and many more. They also have plenty of milk options, including oat milk, almond milk, whole milk, and regular milk. The bakery itself was exceptionally clean, well-maintained, and very inviting. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, with outdoor seating available, including two two-top tables and a larger six-top table, making it a great place to relax and enjoy your food and coffee. The service was impeccable. Since the bakery is run by the owners themselves, things may take a little longer during busy times, but that wasn't an issue at all for us. The care, attention, and quality they put into every order are well worth the wait. If you're in Grants Pass, DASSH Bakery is an absolute must-visit. Fresh-made food, outstanding coffee, a clean and comfortable atmosphere, and wonderful owners who truly care about their customers. Easily a five-star experience, and we'll definitely be back! Excuse the photos I got to excited to eat and then forgot to take photos ...

Plants inside!

Best bagel I've had in my life

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The local

Taprock Northwest Grill

3.2(914 reviews)

1.7 mi

I was honored to have a dinner at Taprock Northwest Grill. The restaurant is beautiful with the…read moreview of the Rogue River. I was so impressed with the service and the ambiance but it was the food!! The appetizers were plentiful and delicious. My steak was grilled to perfection and my baked potato was freshly baked. The desserts were heavenly. the chef should be awarded . the best place for a celebration or quiet meal in the valley.

Stumbled upon this spot while wandering around after checking into the hotel next door…read more We grabbed a beer from the bar and settled onto one of the patios to take in the scenery. Ended up striking up a conversation with one of the employees, Blade, who was fantastic. We mentioned how much we admired the potted floral arrangements lining the patio, every detail felt so intentional and looked absolutely beautiful. Blade gave credit to one of the owners, Elvie Cartwright. Well Elvie, if you see this: you have an incredible green thumb and an artist's eye for beauty. Kudos. And excellent call on hiring wonderful staff like Blade.

Bar area

Two people on the right still don't have dinner.

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Bombay Sapphire Gin & Tonic!

The Wonder Bur

3.5(56 reviews)

Great breakfast. Fresh made cinnamon roll and yummy biscuits and gravy. Coffee was good.read more

I wanted pancakes for breakfast and so many of Grant's Pass's restaurants didn't open up early…read moreenough for me. I think the Wonder Bur opens at 7 every day. I asked if the coffee was any good. "Yep". Lie - Mcdonald's makes better coffee. Don't knock McDs unless you've tried theirs. The waitress did go out of her way to provide hot water so I could thin the tar. In general THE 2, 2 & 2 breakfast was satisfying. I couldn't finish eating the two pancakes they were so big (& also only OK on favor), my two over easy eggs were incredibly yummy and for my two pieces of pig I went with bacon. That was a mistake on my part. I only sampled the bacon since I'd totally pigged out at an brunch buffet eating half a dozen rashers only the day before. Not to waste Wonder Bur's thick sliced bacon which also seemed to be extra long I took them with me to enjoy later & I did.

Cafe seating for breakfast/brunch (bar on other side of wall)

Loaded Mashed Potato Bowl

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Mai Tai

Bohemian Bar & Bistro

4.2(312 reviews)

This place is fantastic! The servers were very friendly and helpful when it came to narrowing down…read morewhich yummy options to choose from. The cocktails were delicious, I got the strawberry basil smash with Burbon and a twist of lemon. The fried capers on the Cesar salad gave it a good crunch I was not expecting; I was pleasantly surprised. The meatloaf... bacon wrapped with a brown gravy. It was perfect! Finally the espresso creme brûlée... was like coffee ice cream meets custard. It was all delicious, the views of the surrounding mountains from the rooftop bar were just stunning at sunset. I couldn't ask for a better place to enjoy the atmosphere and get a delicious meal. Come hungry, portions for dinner are large! 10/10 I would come back again for sure

Last night in Grants Pass and we decided on Bohemian for dinner. Was bummed the rooftop wasn't open…read morebut understanding. The waiter who served us was very pleasant and attentive. Started with the strawberry martini which was very delicious. For dinner I had the beef stroganoff and my husband had the steak. I really enjoyed my pasta. Short rib was tender and sauce was super flavorful. Also the noodles were cooked perfectly. I tried the steaks and mashed potatoes which were both great, the chimichurri stole the show though. So flavorful!

Restaurant and Bar

Appetizer - Muscles & Fries w pesto drizzle

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Old fashioned

The Depot Eatery

3.1(129 reviews)

1.0 mi

Not sure how this place isn't a 5 star eat spot? The…read moreatmosphere was filled with nostalgia and the outdoor patio was perfect. The service was prompt and courteous. (You rock Chase!) The meal was huge, delicious and arrived quickly. We even got ice cold water for our 4 legged friend and didn't even have to ask. Did I mention that the food was great!! We will be back !!

Great service, great food, lovely atmosphere. Stumbled upon this restaurant while visiting family…read more It's immaculately clean and so nice, inside and out. Our servers were soo attentive and friendly. Food was 10/10! We will definitely be back! Thank you!

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Agora Artisan Eatery

4.7(33 reviews)

1.5 mi

Amazing Gluten Free biscuits and gravy! My husband is still raving over the scrumptious dish. I had…read moreone of the best sandwiches in my life. It had smoked pork, truffle pico, garlic aioli, cheddar cheese (I'm forgetting other items) on beautifully baked bread. Very clean and our server was just delightful. She was very attentive and sweet. They have a few different mimosa flavors, we enjoyed OJ and mango.

Absolutely delicious sandwich! I got the pulled pork sandwich, with side of roasted potatoes. The…read moremeat was incredible. The sandwich had a great mix of flavors and plenty of aoli so it was not dry but perfect the way I like it. The potato's were soft and roasted to perfection. I really enjoyed the flavor of their coffee too. Took a while to get our meal but it tasted so good I did not even mind the wait. I will absolutely go back and try more things, I'm especially interested in the "Wake and Bake" LOL

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Ben B.

5 years ago

I've been a regular customer of Elmers for many years and the food as well as the service has deteriorated. This last meal I received was the simple fish and chips. When the waitress brought the food, I immediately sent it back. It was obvious the fish and the fries were bathing in grease and not fully cooked. She did replace the meal, however I had to ask three times for som ranch dressing, only to receive it when I was almost finished eating. The coffee was so bad, I had to put three creamers in the cup just to stomach it down. It tasted like it was brewed that morning. I understand that covid has taken its role on food costs and employee retention, but I have given this much thought to leave this post. The portions have been reduced to something similar to a happy meal. The waitress brought me some garlic bread as I waited for my refire meal and the "toast" was a stale piece of bread barely warm that had no garlic taste. I tried to ignore that, but it was free so I didn't say anything. The only reason I am posting this is because I have seen the change over the years of food quality and preparation, seasoning, and now tge service too. We did tip the waitress, as it wasn't entirely her fault that the food was so poor. I won't be back to elmers of grants pass for a while as the bad taste in my mouth will take some time before I give them another chance. read more

Lady C.

7 years ago

I stop by this restaurant each time I visit Grants Pass because the food is always excellent, the service people friendly, attentive and happy. It is amazing in this day and age, how a restaurant that belongs to a corporation can be unique, and consistent like it continues to be. I attribute that to their manager, Rae Whitehouse! She's unique, warm, friendly and interested in making sure everything was perfect for customers. Customers definitely feel they're important. I observed her with employees and thought she was gifted working with them as well - a great people person. Rae is obviously, a kind soul, excellent business woman and yet still keeps a watchful eye on business. I'll be back, again and again! read more

Dawn W.

9 years ago

My family and I came here a few months back. The waitresses was only unattentive to us and chatted it up with another table but extremely rude the 2 times that she did come to check and see if we needed anything. We had to practically raise our hands as though we were in grade school to get our check and to go boxes. So here we are 3 months later and figured we would give it another go with a take out order and the woman hung up on my husband after she said hello and he asked "is this elmer's". Long story short if you are not a senior citizen I would not recommend this restaurant to an enemy read more

Rick B.

10 months ago

I had reservations for 20.at 2:pm. Emma (server) had everything ready. She put tables together in a row so the church of God family could all set together . The food came in a short time. It came with hot plates to keep all the food warm. Also the food was delicious . We all had a wonderful new years dinner . Bless you and your family's. read more

Trina C.

12 years ago

We go to this Elmer's 2-5 times a week, we sit in the bar, but the food is wonderful no matter where you sit, They have such a professional way of treating you and yet you always feel at home. That's why we go back so often. The menu is large enough you will have at least 3 things or more that you want to try. Keep it up folks! read more

Natalie D.

8 years ago

And this Elmer's is amazing. The food is so good and so fresh. I've never had bad service ever. All the waiters and waitresses are amazing and Trina does a hell of a job being a general manager in this fast-paced restaurant. I come every day that I have off. And I get the same thing over and over and it's consistent. Yuum read more

Josh R.

5 years ago

Normally the food is great! But as for today, it has marked the official day that I will never eat at this establishment ever again. We ordered from the breakfast section and everything we ordered was burnt and the gravy tasted horrendous and the customer service was just as bad. read more

Dave C.

12 years ago

Elmer's has become my go to restaurant since the closing of Della's. They are deffinitely above the cut on almost all of their breakfast food. My only complaints are that they skimp a bit on the fruit put on pancakes. And they've got the worst burnt coffee I've ever found. read more

Robert C.

8 years ago

Nothing special here, just another run-of-the-mill, generic diner. For the couple times that I've eaten here with friends, I've never had a bad meal, just nothing that would make me keep coming back. read more

Maria W.

9 years ago

The food is always good. And the service is super friendly without being overly so. We go to this restaurant every time we pass through grants pass. read more

Michael H.

12 years ago

I would highly recommend this restaurant. Their food went above and beyond, and they were very friendly and attentive.

Danny Zuko Z.

2022

3543

3 years ago

An outstanding service from the host to the waitress very professional service. Two thumbs up. read more

Curt R.

9 years ago

We have lunch there every Tuesday and the food is always good. The service is always good.

Debby S.

7 years ago

Delicious omelette Made to order especially as we had asked French tasting and delicious read more

Tiffany Z.

12 years ago

Excellent service very on top of making sure everything was good and food was excellent!

Food G.

11 years ago

We had breakfast and it was excellent. The kids portions are large and good affordable.

Linda C.

8 years ago

It's okay. Not real great; but not bad either same old same old.

John S.

12 years ago

Mediocre at best. Expensive for what you get.

Willy T.

13 years ago

Please explain how this is not a Denny's.

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