I love Omar's and try to visit when I'm in Ashland. This time I had the surf and turf special of…read morethe night: New York Steak & fried Oysters. Since it was early enough I also had the small happy hour Brussel Spouts appetizer. I adore their Spouts & have had them the last 4-5 times. Yum. The steak was perfection. The sautéed vegetables were good. The whipped garlic potatoes were too salty for me. Unfortunately, I love a good fried oyster & these were only OK. They seemed not to been drained enough. There was quite a bit of oil on my plate headed towards my steak. The cracker meal breading (not my fave) was falling off left & right. Of the 3 oysters only one came close to my idea. Of the other - 1 so rubbery I had to spit it out and the other melted on my tongue so fast I wasn't sure there had been an oysters under the coating. Outside of the oysters I will continue to patronize Omar's because they're usually the best and have been here longer than I've been coming to Ashland (1985). According to the website there been around since 1946. Way older than me.

Run! (Don't walk!) to Omar's for their incredibly delicious crab dinner special: Soft shell crab…read moremeunière! We were at Omar's for dinner with a group of six friends on Wednesday at 6:30, and several of us wanted to order the crab special, but it was already so popular it had sold out. We all enjoyed the alternate seafood items we ordered (3 orders of breaded and baked snapper and Manila Clams), but the soft shell crab meunière was still on my mind... My husband and I had to try it, so we made an earlier reservation (5:30pm) on Friday night to see if we could snag the crab meunière. The restaurant was already getting fairly busy. Our server was so kind and our put in our dinner order right away. We were able to get the last crab dish. It was phenomenal! Buttery and delicious. We were so glad we came back twice this week. This time for Friday date night. It was a perfect experience. Classic old-school nice restaurant vibe with tasty well-prepared food, red leather booths, and friendly people. We ordered: -Soft shell crab meunière dinner special: 5 stars! (Honestly, I would give it 100 stars!) Go there and get this while they have it! -Fresh steamed Manila clams appetizer: 5 stars (I often order this appetizer as my entree and then get a side salad. They are so fresh and tasty. They're steamed in white wine, garlic, cream, and fresh herbs. Love this so much! Save some bread to dunk in the broth. -Brussels sprouts appetizer: 5 stars (prepared perfectly, crispy on the outside with balsamic vinegar and salt) -Butternut Squash ravioli appetizer: 5 stars (Cooked in brown butter. These are yummy!) -Maple walnut Manhattan: 5 stars (balanced, boozy, and not overly sweet) -Rogue Valley Trium ganache rosé: 5 stars, paired well with the clams and Crab My husband and I love Omar's. We've dined there many times, alone and with friends and family over the years. I appreciated that they have a mix of seafood options. Those are generally what we order since we're pescatarians. Another one of our favorite go-to options is Omar's panko fried Pacific oysters entree. (5 stars)

We had a reservation but got there a little early and the staff treated us so nicely AND were able…read moreto seat us a little early. The food was delicious. It was anniversary celebration and we couldn't have asked for a better meal. The quality of the ingredients came through with everything we had. Beautiful setting would have loved to sit outside but inside is quaint.

High quality cuisine in small Ashland, Oregon. Obvious attention to details. The star of our meal…read morewas the artichoke salad which was made with very thinly sliced raw baby artichokes on a bed of arugula with a tangy dressing. Pasta was top notch. Notably the marinara sauce on the spaghetti had too much sage in it but that is a matter of personal preference. Service (Carly) was perfect and professional. Loved the huge 1950s photos of famous people devouring pasta.

I loved sitting at the counter watching the dishes and cocktails being created. I'm a flawed…read morecreature and don't love raw seafood. They had plenty of options for me and the raw seafood was well done and my spouse appreciated them. I did a sake flight and enjoyed the descriptions and the wine. The service was excellent. The peach sorbet with fig leaf powder was exceptional.

Big win in Ashland! Fun to sit at the chef's counter and chat with the team. Intimate and friendly…read morevibe - you'll find yourself chatting with other diners in this cozy venue. Both cocktails and dishes were inspired - presentation and taste. You could sense the thought and skill behind each creation on the menu. As sushi fans from the Bay Area we were delighted to discover new flavors with each bite of the subtly "dressed" sashimi. We more or less ate our way through the menu - no disappointing choices. Pricey but worth it for a memorable meal.

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.

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.

Very enjoyable from the service to the food to the ambience. Try their clam chowder you won't be…read moredisappointed!

excellent food and most of the service…read more however watch the nickle dime charges ordered 4 "call" gin and tonics we were charged separately for gin and for tonic ($2.00@ tonic) plus after drinks placed on the table we were told " we're out of limes tonight" a gin and tonic without lime is not a compleat drink... on the other hand,we may not have been able to afford the 4 slices of lime

This restaurant has a cute atmosphere. The bar has a simple yet artistic vibe, and the drinks we…read moretried were creative, interesting, and beautifully presented. The food was exquisite. The fried chicken was delicious--crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The melon dish was excellent and one of my favorites. I haven't found anything like it anywhere else. The service was friendly, attentive, and patient. Overall, it's a great place to dine in Ashland.

Love this place! Came upon it as I was walking through downtown Ashland and it had a nice looking…read moreinterior with high ceilings. A happy hour menu was posted in the window-from 4-5pm every day of the week. We got in during happy hour and were able to score one of the few outdoor creekside tables. It was super pleasant to be able to sit outside and hear the creek while eating delicious food. Ordered the house made blackberry soda-pretty good. Also had the happy hour fried chicken and hh burger, as well as the scallops off of the main menu. The burger was thick and juicy. My kids and husband said the fries were some of the best they've had-crispy exterior and soft interior. Fried chicken had a light crispy coating on the outside and the honey Aleppo mixture was great, though son said it could've used a little more salt. My scallops were some of the best scallops I've ever had before--so well cooked and perfectly seasoned and with these thinly sliced snap peas that were just barely blanched that added texture and freshness to the dish. For dessert I had the olive oil cake with fresh berries--so delicious and perfect way to top off the meal. Service was pretty good. Would def be back!

I was very happy with Wild Goose we got breakfast as it's served till 2:00. I got the smoked…read moresalmon omelette and my wife got the smoked ham. Both omelettes were great. They add lots of filling in the omelette. Good smoked flavor highly recommend. Also got a side of Gracey for the hash browns and the gravy was really good too. Definitely would come back. Items I seen coming out looked great too.

Fish and chips properly prepared is a real joy. My wife and I had it at Wild Goose last night along…read morewith a cocktail and it was a joyous experience. I can't remember having better fish and chips. Our waitress Stephanie was terrific. The place has a kind of fun, funky, mid century vibe. We'll definitely be back and order the same thing!

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.

Classic Ameri-Mex cuisine. We split a tamales verdes based on the description of large portions…read more One order was plenty for two people washed down with a Mexican beer and an excellent Margarita! Service was friendly and prompt. Very clean and airy. Great option for a casual dinner. Lots of locals who were eating must agree!

We were seated immediately, and got free chips and salsa. The waiter was fast and helpful. The…read morechicken soup was just ok. Huge quantity (I got the bowl) but the chicken was tough. I ended up snacking on my friend's guacamole with chips instead. The ambiance was festive. The waiters sang happy birthday for guests at another table and we joined in.