In a dining landscape often cluttered with performative fussiness, Cocorico on North Ist Street…read moreoffers 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.

I'm really glad I listened to all the good reviews here on Yelp. Cocorico is a great restaurant. I…read morewas 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.

I was craving onion rings and oh my, these were really good! Perfectly fried & seasoned! Didn't…read moreeven need to ask for ketchup. They were out of Corona's so instead I got a light beer on tap and it went perfectly with the onion rings. My friend got the hummus plate and that was really good, too. Our server was Cody and he was super friendly and attentive! We sat outside and it was just lovely. They have lots of food options. It was a great place! We love Ashland!

we sat inside and waited for service even though there were only 3 tables occupied. The wait staff…read morewalked past our table multiple times without stopping or greeting us. one person at our table ordered fish and chips which came as a plate of French fries with two small pieces of fish. The fish pieces were as thin as cardboard and were approximately 2x3 inches in length and width. The fish and chips were $17.00 which is reasonable if you actually get some fish.

Great dinner and service for our Friday evening. So surprised by the lovely beet salad. A tower of…read morebeets was so pretty. Never had anything like it. Enjoyed my mocktail and dinner of flat iron steak and mashed potatoes. See pics. Potatoes were nice and creamy. Steak a bit overcooked but tasty. Service was good too.

We were really looking forward to going here with the menu descriptions. We were seated on time and…read moreour server was friendly. The special non-alcoholic drink was very good. It's just when it came time to order, we had to try several times to flag down our server. We started with Northwest Salad (delish) and the Baby Pretzel Bites were the STAR of the evening. Warm, delicious, and exactly what you'd hope they'd be. The cheese sauce dip was a little thin. The Fresh Vegetable Stir-Fry was okay but we never got the side of tofu so had to ask for it when the meal was almost over. Then it was just grilled with no flavor. The server took it off the bill. Prawn Linguine was overly sauced, salty, and spicy, however the prawns were cooked perfectly I'm thinking this is the kind of place you get a drink at the bar and a pile of fries but dinner for 3 (1 beer, 1 na drink, 1 appetizer, 1 salad, 2 mains) was ~$99 all in. Had to get up and go to the bar to get our server again for the bill. *Sigh*. At least it was close to the theatre.

The food is nice: we ordered the wontons, fried pork street tacos, and a spicy chicken salad…read more Everything tasted great. The ambience is mellow and quiet, with good music. The service is a little slow, due to this being a one-person operation when we visited during an unexpectedly busy lunch hour. Oh well.

Seating has expanded since our first visit with more options in the back, where live music is…read moresometimes featured. Chicken burrito was zesty with garlic aioli sauce. Clearly a new locals favorite with reasonable prices and down to earth service.

Such an intimate and amazing experience from the moment you sit down until you leave. Progressive…read moretasting menu featuring seasonal and unique food and wine pairings. Chef explains each dish and pairing in detail which makes it a unique dining experience in downtown Ashland. An absolute must try.

This is for the sushi restaurant- not the chef's table. My first visit to Ashland and the…read morerestaurants did not disappoint. What works great are the not so common choices. Trout and hiramsasa sushi rolls had great flavor! Pork belly sando was well balanced. The red snapper tostada was also a winner. Drinks were fun too. The only miss was the Nama dog - it's a basic hot dog, no more.

Good atmosphere, a little noisy, but I think that was expected. Some of the best fried chicken I've…read morehad in a long time, very well coated, nice and crunchy and juicy. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

There's so many options in the small town of Ashland for fun local restaurants, it can be hard to…read morechoose! However, if you have the chance to stop in Bird & Rye and love freshly fried chicken and some delicious local ciders, this is the place to be! The restaurant is pretty small and very bare bones, but that makes it feel more like a Midwest barbeque place and helps with the ambiance. Our server was quick and lovely and attentive, and we all had a variety of the chicken options, fries, and Mac and cheese. I will say the Mac and cheese was nothing to write home about, probably a 3 out of 10 for me. But the chicken sandwich was 10 out of 10 for sure. My partner had the Nashville hot and he said it was also a 10 out of 10. Definitely worth the stop and the chicken was to die for.

Great service. Nice to sit outside. The food was meh. Chicken sandwich was boring. No flavor…read more Seems like it works be a nice place to go late night and play pool or listen to music, but not eat

Tried it since it changed hands. Solid GF food, but lacks seasoning. Too bland…read more They need to season their rice flour for the batter...

Everything went well! The food was as terrific. The G&T was…read moreamazing. The ambience was so chill!! Art, music and menu couldn't have been more impressive. The service was top shelf. I wish I could give them 10 stars. When you visit Ashland it's worth your time and money!!

Our best food yet on the trip to Ashland!…read more Complex, well blended flavors, perfect cook and seasoning. Excellent upscale service. Good portion size. Even the butter was amazing. Enjoyed the speakeasy ambiance. Recommend.

It was a good, hearty, big portion breakfast with outdoor creek seating and friendly service…read more Polenta was the star of the meal! Relaxed ambiance. Recommend.

Trivia: what theme divides the sections of the menu?…read more Note: Breakfast stops strictly at 11:30 (and sometimes at 11:15) which was a bit of a let down for a place that is tagged as a "brunch" place. The July sun around noon hits the back creekside tables and will heat things up relatively quickly. The umbrellas make a BIG difference. The food is solid and the ranch is excellent! I enjoyed the pickle/peperoncini addition. I enjoyed the curry chicken sandwich flavor on the croissant. But the croissant did sort of crumble under the weight of the ingredients. I might have also asked for the tomato on the side.

All seating is outdoor and that's okay when weather is good, but what about it is summer heat or…read morewinter cold? I won't know because I didn't see any reason to come back. Ordered a $20 sandwich (Tre) with potato salad , a Coke and cookie for $28 before tip of $5.50. But I had to bus my own table so why am I tipping so much. Could have added more meat (bread was good) and potato salad needed some seasoning - salt/pepper or more mustard.

Stop and get your Sammy here. I needed Gluten Free and they had some great bread. Even sold me a…read morefew loaves! I had some kind of Cuban sandwich and it was filling and delicious. We discovered Giardiniera there and fell in love with how it brightened the sandwich. The service was great - she looked up who supplied their Gluten Free bread and sold some to us. It was ask service with a real smile. The seating was outdoor, with fans and tables. Rustic but fine unless crazy hot or cold. No idea what they do then!