Ashland is home to a variety of eclectic and uniquely Northwest inspired restaurants, where the emphasis is on originality, use of fresh local ingredients, and healthy gourmet fare. From small intimate bistro style, ethnic cuisine, pub style, to creek-side and tucked away romantic hideaway spots, you’ll find an array of eateries to suit your mood, whim, or pocketbook. Check out the following for suggestions to please your palate:

For a Nice Evening Out With Innovative Cuisine:

Amuse – Fine Dining with a bit of French flair and seasonally inspired.
15 N. First Street 541-488-900
www.amuserestaurant.com

The Peerless - Spacious dining with emphasis on sustainable Northwest
Cuisine. Beautiful garden area for dining outside.
243 Fourth Street
541-488-6067
www.peerlessrestaurant.com

Lela’s - Bistro style, small yet intimate space serving nouvelle cuisine.
258 “A” Street #3
541-482-1702
www.lelascafe.com

Alex’s – Good food and nice dining area with fireplace and views of the Plaza.
35 N. Main Street
541-482-8818

Ethnic Cuisine Abounds in Ashland-Here’s a Sampling:

Cucina Biazzi - Wonderful Italian food in a historic Craftsman house with al fresco patio dining. Traditional four courses. Quiet setting and and nice for a special occasion.
568 E. Main Street.
541-4883739

Il Giardino – The taste of Italy, traditional trattoria with patio dining. Moderate pricing.
5 Granite Street
541-488-0816

Pasta Piatti – A nice sampling of traditional and inspired Italian food. Lively atmosphere and housed in a old red brick building on Main St. 358 E. Main Street
541-488-5493

Chateaulin – French food with a flair for the contemporary and an extensive wine list. Cozy, intimate and adjacent to the Shakespere Festival.
50 East Main
541-482-2264

Martino’s - Neo-Classic Italian and situated with upstairs view of the Plaza. A nice little patio dining area adjacent to the theater.
58 E. Main Street
541-488-4420

Thai Pepper – Taste buds come alive with this delightful Thai retreat nestled by the creek and under a canopy of trees. Wonderful creekside dining if you chose to eat outdoors.
84 N. Main Street
541-482-8058

Tabu – Nuevo Latin cuisine with eclectic décor and delicious tapas to sample. Full bar. Salsa dancing adds additional spice! A favorite for locals and visitors alike and open after the theater.
76 N, Pioneer Street
541-482-3900

Dragonfly – Latin-Asian fushion, innovative, great for lunch. Patio dining.
241 Hargadine Street
541-488-4855

And for quick lunch spots . . . . .

Greenleaf Deli and Restaurant – On the Plaza with a nice variety of lunch fare
49 N. Main Street
541-482-2808

Grilla Bites – Organic, Grilled Sandwiches, Soups, and Salads. Fair Trade Coffee and Teas. On the Plaza.
47 North Main Street
541-488-0889

Ashland Bistro & Café – Formerly  Ashland Bakery Cafe, still  "ABC" to locals and visitors alike, this café features a delicious clam chowder on Fridays.
38 E. Main Street
541-482-2117

Brothers --  An Ashland tradition, now under new owners (the former Country Willows innkeepers) - great for lunch or breakfast
95 N Main Street
541-482-9671

Agave –  Gourmet Mexican fare; watch your food being prepared, then eat in or on the sidewalk to watch the world go by.
92 N. Main Street
541-488-1770

Sweet Mix – Not truly a restaurant, but a nice little spot for ice cream, pastries, coffee.
On the Plaza

For Pub Type Fare . . . . .

Standing Stone Brewery – Lots of quality microbrews to ponder and a substantial menu list to suit everyone.
101 Oak Street
541-482-2448

The Black Sheep – English pub atmosphere and British cuisine. Late night meals served.
51 N. Main Street
541-482-6414

For A Traditional Dining Experience . . .

The Winchester Inn, Restaurant and Winebar – Noted for seasonal specials with traditional fare-very nice wine bar adjacent to dining area.
55 South Second Street
541-488-1115
www.winchesterinn.com

Lark’s (at the Ashland Springs Hotel) – Situated in the old historic hotel
212 E. Main Street
541-488-5558