Guidebook for Medford
Food Scene
Here are some of our favorite places to eat.
Homemade, buttery biscuits and interesting breakfast and lunch selections. Good coffee, outside seating, very friendly.
40 locals recommend
Buttercloud Bakery & Cafe
315 S Front StHomemade, buttery biscuits and interesting breakfast and lunch selections. Good coffee, outside seating, very friendly.
Great salads, soups and unique pizza. Grateful Dead themed decor and full bar.
56 locals recommend
Kaleidoscope Pizzeria & Pub
1923 Crater Lake HwyGreat salads, soups and unique pizza. Grateful Dead themed decor and full bar.
Bambu
970 N Phoenix RdGreat food, great staff, blend of regional asian cuisine.
Elements Tapas
101 East Main StreetGood food and atmosphere, creative cocktails.
Romantic patio dining in warmer months. Excellent Oregon sourced menu. Favorite local bar.
43 locals recommend
Porters - Dining At The Depot
147 N Front StRomantic patio dining in warmer months. Excellent Oregon sourced menu. Favorite local bar.
Sakura Japanese Resturaunt
832 Crater Lake AveFresh sushi, friendly, family-owned, and reasonably priced.
Thursdays during Spring, Summer, and Fall. Local food items and food trucks at Hawthorne Park (1 mi. from us).
16 locals recommend
Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market
501 East Main StreetThursdays during Spring, Summer, and Fall. Local food items and food trucks at Hawthorne Park (1 mi. from us).
Over Easy Brunch
21 N Bartlett StHours limited to Wed. - Sun. Breakfast - lunch.
Great food and good variety; nice ambience; reasonable prices,.
7 locals recommend
Soo Rah Korean Cuisine
38 N Central AveGreat food and good variety; nice ambience; reasonable prices,.
Excellent food and wine selections. Seating available inside and outside patio. Always chosen as best Italian restaurant in Medford.
8 locals recommend
Cicily's Pastaria & Grill
1251 E McAndrews RdExcellent food and wine selections. Seating available inside and outside patio. Always chosen as best Italian restaurant in Medford.
Hip, industrial feel coffee place with indoor and outdoor seating. Good locally roasted coffee.
18 locals recommend
Forage Coffee Company
529 E Main StHip, industrial feel coffee place with indoor and outdoor seating. Good locally roasted coffee.
Hanley Farm
1053 Hanley RdSomething for the entire family. Open for picnics, tours, farmers' market.
Rogue Creamery
311 N Front StAward-winning cheeses.
Lillie Belle Farms Artisan Chocolates
211 N Front StAward-winning chocolates.
DANCIN Vineyards
4477 S Stage RdLocally produced wines and food and sometimes live music.
Troon Vineyard
1475 Kubli RdAward-winning wine; food; great ambience
Red Lily Vineyards
11777 Oregon 238Fun vibe. Great wines and food. Live music sometimes
Great place with award-winning wines; food. Live music sometimes.
12 locals recommend
Grizzly Peak Winery
1600 E Nevada StGreat place with award-winning wines; food. Live music sometimes.
Great views; great wines and food. Live music sometimes.
29 locals recommend
Wooldridge Creek Vineyard, Winery, Creamery & Charcuterie
818 Slagle Creek RdGreat views; great wines and food. Live music sometimes.
Paschal Winery
1122 Suncrest RdWine and food and live music
Decant
1108 East Main StreetJust opened and has received rave reviews. Must have a reservation.
Gather Cafe Bistro Bar
200 Talent AvenueDowntown Market Co
123 W Main StNice space and good food. Indoor and outdoor dining.
Good food and beer brewed on site. Indoor and outdoor seating.
33 locals recommend
Common Block Brewing Company
315 E 5th StGood food and beer brewed on site. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Umi Sushi
100 E California StExcellent fresh sushi and sashimi. Good service.
Shinsei Sushi
Great sushi, ramen, and sake, beer and wine. Friendly staff.
Solid Ground Coffee + Tea
Great coffee and chill vibe.
Erawan Thai Cuisine
820 Crater Lake AveGood authentic Thai food and great service and great prices.
Rooted: Eat More Plants
Great vegetarians choices and friendly staff and good prices.
Violets and Cream
Great ice cream and coffee choices.
Royal Coffee Roasting
Coffee roasted on site
Drinks & Nightlife
Huge selection of whiskies, inspired cocktails, craft beer & tasty food.
22 locals recommend
Jefferson Spirits Medford
404 E Main StHuge selection of whiskies, inspired cocktails, craft beer & tasty food.
Grape Street Bar & Grill
31 S Grape StThey support live music and good causes.
The Growler King at Quality Market
1211 E Jackson StHome of the Pint Rider. 2 block walk from us.
Parks & Nature
Crater Lake National Park
One-of-a-kind place to go for a day trip.
A Great local ski area in winter for downhill and cross country skiing. Great place to hike the rest of the year.
72 locals recommend
Mt. Ashland Ski Area
11 Mt Ashland Ski RdA Great local ski area in winter for downhill and cross country skiing. Great place to hike the rest of the year.
Lots of hiking and mountain bike trails. Good views of the area. Well marked trails. Close to downtown Medford and to our house.
10 locals recommend
Prescott Park
3030 Roxy Ann RoadLots of hiking and mountain bike trails. Good views of the area. Well marked trails. Close to downtown Medford and to our house.
Great hiking and close to Medford for a day hike. Fabulous views of the area.
16 locals recommend
Grizzly Peak Trailhead
38-2E-9.2Great hiking and close to Medford for a day hike. Fabulous views of the area.
Upper and Lower Table Rock. Nice hikes with great views of the valley from the top. Wild flowers during spring and early summer.
32 locals recommend
Table Rock
Upper and Lower Table Rock. Nice hikes with great views of the valley from the top. Wild flowers during spring and early summer.
Forest Park
Jacksonville Reservoir RoadNice hikes and mountain bike trails.
Bear Creek Greenway
Bear Creek GreenwayBike riding; walking path.
Goes from Ashland to Central Point.
Arts & Culture
There are many top-notch artists, musicians, and actors that have moved to this culturally rich area.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
15 South Pioneer StreetFirst class theater in nearby Ashland.
Outdoor music festival runs June through Sept. featuring world-class music under the stars.
39 locals recommend
Britt Music & Arts Festival
350 W Main StOutdoor music festival runs June through Sept. featuring world-class music under the stars.
Professional local dinner theater. (Check out the Dick Hay pie)
50 locals recommend
Oregon Cabaret Theatre
241 Hargadine StProfessional local dinner theater. (Check out the Dick Hay pie)
Praised by the industry as one of the best film festivals in the world. We have been attending and volunteering there for years.
Ashland Independent Film Festival
389 E Main StPraised by the industry as one of the best film festivals in the world. We have been attending and volunteering there for years.
Camelot Theatre Co
101 Talent AveCollaborative Theatre Project
555 Medford CenterSmall, intimate theater. Great acting.
Randall Theatre Company
115 E Main StNote: New address is 115 E. Main St, Medford.