We ate here while staying at Ashland Springs Hotel and it was definitely at the top of my list for restaurants to try. Great reviews, great photos, great food, and great service. We had all of those things. My main dish was not to my liking. That's ok and it happens. (It was the meatloaf, and I think possibly they had made some seasonal adjustments to the sides and sauces, because other recent online photos look different). I didn't complain, but the server noticed I didn't eat a lot of the food on my plate. She asked politely if I didn't care for it. And so began a conversation which ended with it being removed from our bill. We didn't ask for that to occur, but they must have felt it was the right thing to do. By the way, the tomato basil bisque had terrific flavors. My husband's fried chicken was delicious! The homemade foccaccia was also warm and fresh. I would return to Larks, and order something different. Because, why not give it another try? It's so cute! read more

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Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Atmosphere 5/5 Our reservation for two was at 6:30pm on a Friday night, we let our server know we had OSF tickets 8pm and we made it! Didn't feel rushed at all, enjoyed wonderful salads (caprese and the daily special arugula/strawberry) and entrees (meatloaf and the lingcod on beet puree special). We did not order wine or dessert, so I'm not sure what we missed, we'll have to go back sometime! read more

Larks Home Kitchen Cuisine - Daily Special: Lingcod - New American Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

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Had a nice dinner today at Larks. Good food - decadent - fried chicken was average but potatoes and gravy were great. The meatloaf and potatoes were very good. Prompt service. Elegant atmosphere - old school/classic/ fancy but no dress code. Yummy ice cream :) Recommend. read more

Larks Home Kitchen Cuisine - OLD FASHIONED CHOCOLATE SUNDAE - New American Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

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Nice dinner at the window!! The Ashland Springs Hotel is charming, we were seated in tge lobby at a private table to accomodate Benji (our golden retriever). That was excellent service!. The food; seafood chower was good. My wifes beet salad good too. . Rockfish as a main was yummy too! read more

We had the daily soup (tomato bisque), the meatloaf and the fried chicken - all with different results. We both enjoyed the soup's flavor but it's consistency was more like porridge, and even then the flavor was more akin to marinera. The fried chicken plate was comfort food classic and very good - all white boneless meat, fantastic mashed potatoes and a rich gravy. The meatloaf meal was just weird - a texture more like uncased sausage and very odd flavors with a topping jam that didn't compliment. The sides made it all even stranger, as if they were designed to conflict with each other and the main. This was left barely eaten and the manager was very kind to not charge for it. We might come again but will definitely ask a LOT of questions of the dish before ordering. read more

Back in Ashland so back at Larks, our go to there. This time, we had the sense to get a reservation. We both had the seasonal pear cocktail which was great. We tried the steamed clams as an appetizer and tried the current soup - potato leek. The clams were delish but the soup, while ok, did not have enough taste of leek for my taste. My son had the curry with rice noodles and tofu, reported to be a little bland. Ok, just did not seem to be up to the usual Lark standard. I had the market choice which tonight was rockfish. Really moist and flaky. The service tonight was a bit indifferent. Again, not up to the usual standards. For instance, I asked our server for the price of the market rate dish when considering it and she did not know. Ok, but she never came back with the info. Kind of like that. read more

We picked this for our farm-to -table experience while in Ashland, and it was great. The kitchen was quite backed up the night we went, but the server Romeo kept us informed and kept checking on us as appropriate. The food was worth the wait! Really appreciated the servers doing everything they could, and management being engaged. Highly recommend! read more

On of our best dining experience since we moved to the Rogue Valley in January, 2022. Having moved from the Chicagoland area, we were spoiled by some of the finest restaurants in the country (World?) We had the Hanger steak, which was stellar. Add a couple of Manhattans, and we were in heaven. Our compliments to the Chef, Franco Console, our server, Kevin, and everyone on the Larks staff. Randy and Nicole Talent read more

Vibes were off from the get go despite coming with a reservation. We waited 15 minutes after being seated before our server came to us. We ordered our meals and beverages (wine and a cocktail) provided our IDs and assumed all was well. Then, our server comes back and states the manager would like to see our IDs. We oblige her although the request was odd. Next thing we know, the server who took our IDs was off waiting other tables. Couple minutes go by and at this point we are wondering where our IDs were. Why did the manager not come to our table to check them if it was such an issue? Why were they taken away from our table in the first place? At this point we went up to the hostess to cancel our orders and ask for our identification back. Took an additional 5 minutes to return them to us. Why? The whole experience was strange. We are almost 30 years old with valid ID. If the servers are not trained to check IDs that is a whole OLCC issue in and of itself. I can't recommend dining here. read more

Food was exceptional, unfortunately the service was not. We made a 6:30pm reservation for an 8pm curtain opening a few blocks away, which the staff said would give us enough time. We ended up waiting 45 minutes to an hour just for our salads. The meatloaf was very delicious and went well with the aioli and potatoes. Portions were huge. Same goes with the sundaes for dessert, which we sadly only had 10 minutes to eat before dashing out for a show. Be nice to the servers, they are doing a great job trying to manage organized chaos. That said, I advise management to think creatively of new systems for customers in a town where many dinners are planned around the Oregon Shakespeare Festival evening plays. read more

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The food was good. Too bad the service was so dismal it only gets one star. Waited 45 minutes for a drink, was told they were waiting on glasses to be washed. 5:30 reservation prior to an 8pm play, barely made it out of the restaurant in time to make curtain. No time for dessert. Sadly, will never return. read more

The food was quite good (the mashed potatos!). The service, however, was abysmal. The waitress took our drink orders, then completely forgot we existed. Until we complained, she was busy taking dinner orders and delivering food to people who were seated after us - and even forgot our drinks. She just kept walking past us and helping others. She was just terrible. read more

Food took forever to come, and it also took forever for bill to come- and be picked up ( two hours total), we were worried that our car would be towed. Food was very expensive- we were charged a "party fee" of $20 on a forty dollar bill (?) (bill was for chicken and one appetizer) read more

So folks, I have to be honest I've given this restaurant three tries unfortunately I have a chili allergy and every time when I've announced it, they've served me dishes with chili. ...Why does the chef need to put Tabasco in a cream seafood chowder? Is it because your flavors are so off, you cannot make anything tasteful? To further complicate the issue I went to the management staff and let them know. I'm having an allergic reaction to your fried chicken and your cream seafood chowder, why the hell are peppers in these products they're not listed in the menu, I let you know about my food allergy and you still serve me these foods . Your response was oh my God so sorry we have no control over what Chef Franco does. Chef Franco if you have any sort of decency, please list Chili's in your ingredients. Or find another way to find flavors... Just saying..... My waitress was not able to comprehend or understand the specials or the aspects of the food.... I really hope they can improve this. This used to be a landmark restaurant, but sadly becoming a no Marc restaurant..... read more

Pork belly starters! Highly recommend. Salty and savory flavors with a "sushi" construction. Best to counterbalance with a fresh salad. I had the lamb bolognese pappardelle pasta, which was a hit. The pasta is made in house. Broad, tasty noodles that are elevated from what you would get at home. The burger entree looked wonderful as well. Ambience was fine with standard service. They did a great job with our large group. Restaurant is located adjacent to the hotel lobby. read more

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3.5 is where we've settled. We made a reservation via open table the day before so when we arrived at 5, we were greeted and seated almost immediately. There were seats inside and out. We ate inside. I'm including a picture from our seat since I don't know what words to use to describe it. We found it comfortable. We were asked if we were celebrating anything so we let them know we were celebrating our wedding anniversary. We heard them ask several people the same question and thought that was pretty neat. The specials were read to us. They had special drinks, a salad and a special with sole, as well as sole being their market fish. We don't enjoy sole so unfortunately, we didn't get the special or the market fish. We started with the lemon Caesar salad which was good although it had a bit too much dressing for me. We're used to croutons on our Caesar salads but enjoyed the bread crumbs. It was a great size to share before our main meals. Randy ordered the house capellini but didn't really enjoy it. The pasta was not capellini and he says if it would have been, it might have made it better. The noodles had sauce on them but no sauce was available on the plate so it was indistinguishable as a vodka sauce. It was dry like that. The skin on the cherry tomatoes was thick for him so he didn't eat those. I had the fried chicken with mashed potatoes and asked for broccolini instead of the carrots on the menu. The chicken was a boneless breast and it was quite flavorful and delicious. I had plenty of the bacon gravy which was also flavorful. I rarely eat fried chicken so it being so good was a treat for me. Randy loved my dish, especially the potatoes. And he's not a gravy guy but he really liked the gravy, too. Our server was attentive, refilling our waters several times and checking in to make sure we were doing ok. We did not order dessert but when our check came, our server brought a small plate with some dark chocolate pieces and a burning candle on it to help us celebrate. A special touch for sure. I didn't get a picture of our main dishes dangit but I highly recommend the fried chicken. read more

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I am always blown away by how attentive, professional, and creative Akasha is behind the bar! Her attention to detail, attunement to her customers, and genuine passion for crafting cocktails is nothing short of spectacular. She has a gift of helping her guests feel special and welcome even when it gets busy. Most importantly her drinks are so good! I highly recommend her mezcal Old Fashioned, personally, but she always creates such nuanced and flavorful drinks, truly making any visit to Lark's a special experience. read more

Good food, but the service from Sonia was far too slow. We waited over 30 minutes just to get the check, which really hurt the overall experience. read more

The food is amazing I just wish they had 1 or 2 more vegetarian options, the service was great and our server was awesome, the ambiance is cozy just don't sit by the door it's a little cold, but if you get drinks you wont feel it though so that's a plus read more

Our family has celebrated Christmas Eve at Larks every year for over a decade, and it has always been an amazing experience. This year we called, at the same time we always do, in order to make a reservation. We were told that the restaurant had new management and that meant they were not ready to receive reservation requests yet. They told us to call back on a particular date, which we did. When we called, we were informed that the reservation issues still had not been resolved, but they took our name and number and told us when they ironed out the issues, they would call us to finalize our reservation. They told us we were the first on the list and assured us there should be no problems in getting our reservation squared away. After a couple weeks of not hearing anything, we called back to check in. Imagine our surprise to hear that they had already fully booked up for Christmas Eve. We explained the situation and they acknowledged that there had been a lot of turnover and probably one of the people who left had forgotten to pass the message on to the manager and there really wasn't anything that could be done at this point. We voiced our disappointment with how this situation had been and continued to be handled. The person on the phone acknowledged that we had a right to be frustrated and also made a comment that we weren't alone and that Thanksgiving had been equally chaotic and customers faced lots of frustration due to lots of similar mix-ups there too. The person asked if we were set on celebrating Christmas Eve on Christmas Eve itself, or if we'd be willing to celebrate on a different day. We said that our large party had made plans and scheduled accordingly for Christmas Eve, based off their previous assurances, and another day was not possible at this point. The person on the phone suggested that we could *maybe* be fit in for the last seating of the night. This did not leave us feeling confident in the restaurant, and we asked to have a manager contact us, and were assured we would be contacted by a manager later that day--the next day at the latest. It has now been four days and no manager has reached out. How disappointing to see so many issues before we've even arrived for dinner. We made the decision to seek reservations elsewhere to ensure that Larks was not the Grinch that stole our Christmas Eve. If you have reservations for Christmas Eve or Christmas, I strongly encourage you to reach back out and ensure that your reservations were ACTUALLY made. It sounds like they messed up Thanksgiving, and I would hate for someone's Christmas Eve or Christmas to be messed up by incompetence and an overall lack of customer service. read more

We have been wanting to eat here for many years, and finally made a reservation. So glad we did. The service was excellent, attentive, but not overly. The drink/wine selection was impressive. And the food choices were amazing. It also appears they use seasonal produce from the area. I thoroughly enjoyed my fried chicken over mashed potatoes and gravy, with gently roasted carrots. Sadly, we did not have room for dessert, and we'll know next time to save room, as the desserts looked wonderful. read more

Larks Home Kitchen Cuisine - Fried chicken - New American Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

The food was excellent, but the service was not. Our waitress Shasta forgot about us and we had been there over an hour before she came back to get our order. Almost an hour later we asked what was going on with our meals. Apparently the computer/printer was down so the kitchen did not get our order. But no one had checked on this. We had come in to eat at 6 o'clock so that we could go see a play at 8 o'clock. By the time we got the food, we were only able to eat the first two courses, very quickly, and we couldn't have dessert. They did refund a good portion of the cost, but the experience was ruined for us. read more

The worst meal in years. Not the place for Thanksgiving. food was not what was experienced before, really bad!!

It was raining so I opted for staying near my hotel which was convenient. I had a cup of the chowder, the soup of the day, and so worth it and so good. If you're reading these reviews, you care if soup and stuff is freshly made or not. This chowder was unique and freshly made. Loved it! It was the perfect choice to start on a rainy day of driving. For the main, I had the hangar steak special cooked exactly how I asked with sautéed spinach and a side of mashed, a nice way to soak up the leftover fresh pesto. Again, note the freshly made pesto for pesto lovers. So good and so grateful to finally get a chance to try this wonderful establishment that is always busy for obvious reasons. Cozy and elegant vibe. We'll definitely be back again. read more

Consistently great food and service as well as drinks. Always order the fried chicken. It is perfect. Located in the historic Ashland area and just a block away from the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Larks is a good choice. read more

Larks was really nice restaurant with good service and good food. I sat at the bar and the bartender Samantha(?)(or Amanda) was really great, really friendly and good to chat with. At the recommendation of fellow bar patrons I got the fried chicken and it was very good. The skin on the chicken breast was nice and crispy but what made the dish was the bacon gravy they used. The potatoes and collard greens that came with it were not all that to me and everything needed a little salt for my taste but still overall good and I was pleased and satiated. Then for dessert I got the warm butter cake and omg it was sooo good, honestly didn't even need the ice cream that came with it, the cake itself was just so moist and delicious and the peach compote(?) was great touch. Almost forgot to mention that I had the maple nut old fashioned, I'm not a huge fan of old fashioneds but this maple one was definitely interesting, I'd say try it if you're an old fashioned kinda person. Overall I was very pleased with my experience at larks. Very nice restaurant but still lowkey. I would definitely go back as the menu had some nice options. read more

Larks Home Kitchen Cuisine - FRIED CHICKEN - New American Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

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Lovely staff and ambience. Second time there. Very disappointed. Caesar salad limp and way overdressed with cheese. Meatloaf like a brick and very dry. Peach crème brûlée wonderful. Stick to dessert. read more

I usually have meatloaf when I see it on the menu in a nice restaurant so I had to try it. I was not disappointed! My wife had fish and hers was delicious as well. Presentation was wonderful. Cocktails were excellent! Service was good but not super personable. read more

My husband and I were visiting Ashland for a few days and staying at the Ashland Springs Hotel. We had a tight schedule on the day that we arrived, so I booked a reservation at Larks for dinner before our show. I am very glad that I booked ahead, because the dining room at Larks was packed on a Friday night--at least until about 7:45 when most people headed to their shows. A full dining room did not detract from the phenomenal service. Sometimes it's the little things... like the food runner knowing who ordered which entrees. Our server created a welcoming and comfortable experience to set the tone for the rest of our trip. The wine selection at Larks was pretty extensive, so the husband picked a bottle Pinot Noir by Irvine & Roberts, a local estate winery. Our server recommended checking out the nearby wineries during our Ashland visit, including Irvine & Roberts (which we ended up doing thanks to him). We then started with a shared plate of prosciutto wrapped cantaloupe on a bed of arugula which was such a fresh and unique special for the evening. I then moved on to the caesar salad which had pickled onions as a slightly odd addition--maybe a good alternative to anchovies, but it was a little acidic for me. My main dish was the Tomato Capellini, and I was very impressed! The chili flakes added just enough zing to make the dish unique but not so spicy that other flavors were overpowered. The hubs and I opted to split a pistachio orange tiramisu which was amazing!! It was brand new on the dessert menu, but it was perfection! Larks Home Kitchen Cuisine is a wonderful option for an upscale dinner in Ashland that has a laid back and comfortable vibe. I would definitely dine with Larks again--especially as as a pre-show option. read more

Larks Home Kitchen Cuisine - Pistachio Orange Tiramisu - August 2023 - New American Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

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Nice upscale space, friendly service, very good food a bit on the expensive side. The home made soup is worth ordering but the Caesar salad was nothing special. Grilled Pork Chop was perfect, as was the Duck Leg confit, Grilled Hangar Steak and Curry. Might stay in the very nice hotel next time in town so likely will be returning. read more

For my last meal in Ashland, my classmates and I were going to see The Full Monty, but wanted to do dinner beforehand and decided on Larks. What a fun experience! It is located in the Ashland Hotel and what an interesting place! You can feel the nostalgia as soon as you enter. Really fun drink menu and a very nice wine list. We shared the tartine and clams...both sooooo good! We also tried the gluten free bread and one of us had the house bread with rosemary. I ended up getting more of the rosemary because it really tasted good with the broth from the clams! I couldn't decide between the fried chicken, the meatloaf or the grilled pork chop, but I got the meatloaf since its their signature dish. Very tasty and loved the slaw and sweet potato mash. We also had to have dessert, and ordered the flourless chocolate cake, the lavender creme brulee, the butter cake, and the special strawberry pie. All very good, especially the ginger ice cream that came with the chocolate cake. It was a great way to end our school week! Larks is a great place to come to when you want to do something special. Service was friendly and attentive without being pretentious. I appreciated that! Can't wait to return! read more

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First appearances are everything, the room was bustling, it looked like a set from a movie. Bar staff were fun and chatty. So get Tim as a waiter, great conviviality exudes from his manner as he so eloquently describes the fish of the day (rockfish), we both order - only have him rush back to the table to say 'we're all out of it!). Laughs all round, that aside the salmon and pork dishes were delicious . Well worth the visit for great comfort both food and ambiance read more

For the past 12 years, we have enjoyed Christmas Eve Dinner here as a family tradition. The food and service were always top notch, first class. That all changed this year. A few weeks before Halloween, I called as usual to reserve a large table (usually 10-14 people). I was told their reservation system was unable to take a reservation until the month before the event and would need to call again later. On Nov 1st, at 5:00pm (when they open) I called again. I was told they still were not taking reservations but would put me first on the wait list and would be notified when they started taking reservations. Having not heard anything is several weeks, I called on Friday after Thanksgiving. I was told they were sorry, but they were all booked up for Christmas Eve dinner, but could take our group a few days earlier. I was frustrated, but told them that was not acceptable. I asked how they could be booked when I was first on the list. She replied that obviously the person that told me on the phone previously that she would put me on the list, did not. She then told me they had just finished Thanksgiving, and it had been "A Real Mess". (I later had this verified from several people that had disastrous meals/service on Thanksgiving). I was then told they might get us in at 7:45, but they closed at 8:30. Getting a multi-course meal in that short of time was virtually impossible, let alone they would probably be out of all the good meals by then. I told the person answering the phone that I was not mad at her, but was extremely frustrated as this was a family tradition and I had followed all of Larks rules only to be let down by the lack of follow through. I asked for the restaurant manager to contact me. I was told the manager was there and would call me later that night or for sure Saturday. After no call Friday or Saturday, I decided to seek out another venue to hold a large group. We were very lucky to get a table at Peerless and look forward to supporting another venue this Christmas season. Wednesday evening, I received a call from Larks restaurant manager. She stated that she had been off of work due to being sick. (Which contradicts what the server on the phone had said.) She told me that I should have reserved my table online instead of relying on calling for a reservation. I asked how I would know online reservations took precedence over verbal reservations due to the fact that I had done so for the past 12 years. I told her since I hadn't heard from her as promised, I had made other arrangements with another local venue. She replied that it was probably for the best because Larks would rather not have my type of person frequenting their establishment due to my toxic attitude, What?? Although I was upset when they told me they had messed up, I made a clear point to inform the girl on the phone that I was not mad at her, but the fact that I had been lied to so many times. The manager said, "Well you made the girl answering the phone cry, so it's probably good that you don't utilize our restaurant". All of a sudden it was my fault for this whole disaster. How about Thanksgiving disaster, am I responsible for that mess up as well? I have since found out that there is a huge shift in the managing of Larks and that the quality that it was known for is faltering. It appears that our Christmas Eve plans will turn out for the best considering Larks diminishing quality issues. If you believe you have reservations for Larks during this holiday season, I suggest you double or triple verify your reservations, so you don't get Ebeneezer'd. read more

We went to Lark's for dinner and enjoyed a truly wonderful meal! Tip: Lark's Home Kitchen is inside the Ashland Springs Hotel. Visiting Lark's for dinner, we ordered several dishes and shared them all family-style. All of our selections were tasty and beautifully presented, with the portion sizes being "just right". Service was every bit as good as the food - our waitress was knowledgeable, friendly, and very helpful. Thanks to her (I regret that I didn't make a note of her name) our meal was a total five star experience. I wouldn't hesitate to return, and highly recommend this place for great food and service! read more

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Always a wonderful experience at Larks. The ambience, service and food are excellent. The food is prepared and presented well. There's a mix of innovative and traditional dishes. Have lived here for 10 years and can't recommend a better restaurant in Ashland. read more

Great food. Best meal I've had in a while. Brussels Sprout appetizer was delicious. Lamb Shank entree and Butter cake dessert. Dinner was paced to enjoy the evening and the wine list offered some lovely options. Will definitely be back. read more

I don't know anything about food or culinary services. I just know my taste buds and my mouth, nah sayin? & Bruh the hot fudge sundae here is ridiculous. It ain't gonna help you if youse on a diet but it's delectable. I sit at the bar and get some tea and just do it. Live the sundae. Love the sundae. Keep it cold son. Like in terms of ice cream. & Cold chilling. read more

Kevin our server was lovely. Vegetarian dish was underwhelming. Drinks great. $26 entree needs to be better!. read more

Larks Home Kitchen Cuisine - New American Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

Their tea made me feel like a British old lady so you know they did it just right! Haha & their charcuterie board was actually v fresh and rlly good :-) Ambiance is classic & a little bland but hey overall it's a minimalist vibe too :) read more

Larks Home Kitchen Cuisine - charcuterie board hehe - New American Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

I think my review, had I dined in, would be closer to a four-star, but I ordered my meal to go as I was staying in the hotel and I wanted to eat in the room. Although the hostess was very friendly, I think my order was forgotten after it was prepared because when I got it up to the room, it was barely warm. That should definitely not be the case when transport was about three minutes. This restaurant is best enjoyed when dining in, so unless you're really craving something on the menu, just go with doordash. That being said, there are a ton of really great options within walking distance or driving distance, but for this meal, I just wanted something close. read more