35 Best American Restaurants near Talent

“Absolutely incredible!Tonight was our first visit, and it will certainly not be our last. Every single thing is homemade fresh to order, and you can 100% tell. Quality of the ingredients is of the highest caliber, and everything the chef makes is magical - who on earth knew a beet soup could be the single best soup you’ve ever tasted?No joke, it really and truly was!Everyone on staff was wonderful, and the pacing of the courses ensures you get to take your time and experience each and every item the way it should be: indulgently savored.10/10 stars, absolutely no notes. The Arbor House is the gold standard, we were blown away by every single bite. Thank you!!!“

“All in all: great experience. Drinks were amazing, food delicious, service delightful! For an App, 2 entrees, and 3 cocktails a total of $85. Not too bad! Food and drinks: amazing flavors! A combination of Mediterranean/indian/American options brings a nice niche of flavors to try. The Israeli falafel was delicious along with the southern chicken sandwich. But I think the Samosa appetizer was the best by fair (pro tip: the Oaxaca old fashion with Mezcal gives a nice smokey flavor to compliment the spices Service and ambiance was nice and quaint. Great energy and they were diligent about checking waters etc. Looking forward to trying again!“

“This place is an absolute gem! Everything is better than you can imagine! The squash bisque was velvety and just the right amount of cream fresh. The morell app was just the right amount of earthy ,meaty mushroom in a tomato sauce to die for. The filet was cooked perfectly. I couldn’t decide which wine so they brought me 2 to taste, really nice touch! Desserts were spectacular! You want to take a bath in the chocolate mouse. The ambience and decor instantly make you feel relaxed and at home.Can’t recommend enough! Michelin star worthy.“

“Simply sublime… Chef Josh and his capable team delivered a symphony of succulent Japanese-inspired dishes elevated and enhanced — indeed, was it possible ?—by Sommelier Joseph’s elegant and thoughtful wine and saké selections. From the cocktails at NAMA, to the perfectly petite cutlery and artisanal serve ware, and finally (sadly, does it have to end?) to the last taste of dessert in the private Library Room, the welcoming personal touch of the master was apparent in presentation, description, and each well-planned bite, all curated to delight in crescendo’d layers of complexity that showcased the talent and passion of this James Beard Foundation SemiFinalist doing what he loves: carefully crafting dishes to create an absolutely unforgettable meal that lingers on the tongue and in the heart.“

“Made a reservation for our anniversary at Larks. We were seated as soon as we arrived. Wait staff was very pleasant and helpful. I had the salmon special, it was excellent. Wife had the salad special with sides and she was very happy with the selections. Made for a memorable special occasion.“

“The pork belly is fabulous! & The breaded chicken was the best chicken I have tasted and we loved the ceaser salad. We will be back, it will be a little while, maybe next year because it is pricey.Kid-friendliness: Not any kid friendly food“

“Best breakfast I've ever had! The hot chocolate was to die for and came with tons of whip cream! Got the eggs and hashbrown combo with biscuits and gravy and was very impressed! Definitely coming back! Thanks for the amazing service and delicious food“

“We like this location as it’s right down the street. I do have a complaint and suggestion below regarding fajitas. I was unable to find a feedback area on their website and the only way to contact them is by phone I would like to suggest to management to review how you are making the fajitas. Basically the grilled veggies are all onions with may be a couple small pieces of green pepper. The last three times we’ve ordered this, this was the case. A fajita should have a good amount of grilled bell peppers of different colors - not just a huge pile of barely grilled onions. If we experience this again I think we’ll be done with fajitas and that would be too bad. Thanks“

“I was happy that the food was so good here! Sad that they are substituting the halibut for mahi mahi in the miso halibut dish, as the fish in the menu looked really appealing. Cocktails were so pretty. Dessert (gooey chocolate thing) was phenomenal. Table next to us very loud and annoying. Too bad we weren’t seated further from them. Garden gorgeous.“

“My sisters and I met here for brunch and couldn't get enough of the mouth watering Cheese Blintzes. We also got the number 2 omelett and it was super flavorful. This was our first time and everything we tried we enjoyed! Definitely worth checking out“

“Wonderful, tasty breakfast - really enjoyed the Denver omelette, fluffy pancakes and super tasty cinnamon roll in a cozy atmosphere. Great conversation with the owner who also does all the baking. Based on the cinnamon roll we ordered a strawberry rhubarb pie to go - delicious! Highly recommend!“

“My absolute favorite, date night restaurant. I feel like I’m elegantly fine dinning, with out the cost of a 5 star restaurant. Our server on September 11th, 2023 was outstanding! Over the top customer service. My husband is so particular in finding a restaurant that serves high end mac n cheese and this place dose just that! I always take a bottle home from here because their sparkling roseś are just delicious. The wine menu here is not only local, but full of my favorites!! I love their whole menu honestly but I gotta say they’re something special about the homemade ranch!!“

“I have a rule. I'll try a place once. If I can cook a better of whatever I order, I don't come back. This is the first burger place, i'll be back for SURE. Walking in, I notice that it's a REAL grill. Not some insta press thing. I ordered the biggest thing they had. THE MONSTER BURGER!!! She proceeded to work as I watch to see what kind of frozen patty they were going to use. Yeah....to my surprise, she reached down, and got a ball of FRESH burger, and SMASHED it on the grill. WOAH....I thought, OK, they are onto a good start, at least they're doing that right.... The food prep process continued on with grilled onions, bacon, pulled pork, thinly sliced ham, egg, and all the goodies. Then the lady asked if we wanted fries. I thought, yeah, why not? Lets try their fries too. So, we ordered the loaded fries. Let me tell ya....Those fries, are worthy enough on their own to come back for more another time. Grilled onions, three types of melted cheese, and a perfect blend of seasonings make them some of the best tasting fries we've had outside of the house. I can safely say, that after almost a year of searching for a decent hamburger joint in Medford, we've finally found the only place we can call good enough to come back. 5 out of 5 stars.“

“Hands done 10/10 a must try !! The bread puddling is fantastic , servers are awesome and all around a family place to take the family there isnt 1 bad thing i can say other then good luck getting parking because this place is that good !!!Dietary restrictions: Just tell the waiter and theyl make sure its rightKid-friendliness: My 3 kids love the servers they are all friendly and being 2 out of 3 of my kids are autistic the waiters are friendly and passionate and my kids adore them always friendly“

“Food was alright we just got breakfast and hubby didn't care for the chicken fried steak he didn't care for the breading they used on it and hash browns were very over cooked but everything else was good coffee was very strong and they only have half and half they need to offer flavored “

“I was looking for something fun to do around here. I went to a cute emporium, passed by Starbucks and thought naw, too average. Boy oh boy I am so happy I stepped in here! I'm not sure where this ice cream comes from, but I'm 45, and this is the second best ice cream I've ever had in my entire life. I'm allergic to alcohol but the bourbon hot fudge is amazing and I don't taste anything like alcohol. The vibe in here is very chill complete with some chill music, it's airy and bright in here but not cold or hot. I'm loving it. The coffee is mixed with care you find in Portland or Seattle. I'm not tasting the coffee flavor, it's a perfect mocha. You can also get a scoop of this ice cream with a double shot of espresso, I was thinking about it, but next time definitely. Best ice cream in Southern Oregon for definite.“

“Always loving coming in when I visit my daughter.Eggs benedict - every way they prep the dish - is always perfectly done! The specials are fresh and fun to try.So impressed with the recent updates they've done and so happy to see a small local business thriving!Our servers were Lisa and Madi, so friendly and we had a good time chatting when they had a minute. Perfect timing with refills and checking in on our table.Can't wait to go back!“

“You don't pay an arm and a leg to eat at Ruby's and the food is good. I enjoy eating their food whether I'm eating in or ordering to go.Vegetarian options: Most vegetarian dishes can easily be made vegan. I ordered a veggie burger the last time I ate here but there are burritos and sandwiches as well.“

“Porters always delivers when in need of a special occasion meal. Tonight we had the Korean fried chicken, halibut and ribeye to celebrate a birthday and every item was delicious. The service is phenomenal and we were seated in a train booth, as requested on our reservation :) we will certainly be back soon!“

“Simple cafe is amazing. It's always fresh and their weekly "specials" menu is always so good that there are still things on the main menu I haven't even gotten to! If you're looking for a high quality, reasonably priced meal in Ashland look no further.Wedding Catering Review below:WOW! I truly don't have the words to describe how amazing the food was at our wedding (October 2023, 106 people). Javier and his team were punctual and I got so many compliments on the food. Both the chicken and pork options were amazing. Javier has his own plates, utensils, water glasses, etc which helped immensely as we didn't have to coordinate with another vendor to rent these items. Whether you need a large event catered, or simply need lunch, you cannot go wrong with Simple Cafe.“

“Absolutely blown away. Hidden gem that we’re stoked to have found. All of us were just in shock at how much we enjoyed our experience here just stopping through town for gas. We couldn’t remember or even compare to another burger or spot that we enjoyed as much throughout the west coast.“

“Absolutely adorable atmosphere and such friendly people. The owners have really done a wonderful job of livening up the Cafe Just love it and the live plants of course add such personality! Breakfast food is my favorite and my Denver Scramble was so fresh and delicious!!! Wonderful service! This is a must on your breakfast tour!!?“

“Stopped in at The Great Outdoor Grill food truck today and had an excellent lunch.We had the Steamed Vegetables, Grilled Seasoned Dark meat Chicken, over cooked Brown Rice with Teriyaki Sauce and Sesame Seeds.The Steamed Vegetables were perfectly cooked, with just the right amount of crispy goodness left in them; although it doesn't show in the photos, under the steamed vegetables is a very generous portion of perfectly seasoned and flame grilled dark meat chicken, under that is a generous layer of perfectly cooked Brown Rice.I call the meat perfectly seasoned because it was not overcooked and it was not overly seasoned. The Brown Rice was perfectly cooked in that it was not sticky or dry and it had a nice nutty texture.The Teriyaki sauce, Soy sauce and Sera-chi is available on the counter to be applied according to one's taste.Although I have not tried it the owner of the truck offered my wife and I samples of the curry sauce they offer, which is available over the same offering that we had, it was one of the best Curry sauces I've tasted. He informed us that it was made with a coconut milk base.He also informed us that they're offering Special Tacos on Tuesdays, we are looking forward to returning for that next Tuesday.They have a variety of soft drink offerings. There are a few shaded picnic tables that make for a nice place to enjoy the meal or you can do like most of the hospital employees just grab it and go. If they had a higher than five star review I would have given them a higher review.“

“The Ruben was good. The beer was good, however we waited a bit long. It was very busy for a mid week evening. And only 2 guys working the indoor and outdoor seating. They were doing a good job considering the work load. I would go back again.“

“I definitely liked this lil gem ! They have two pool tables , karaoke , video poker , and super friendly, also very attentive staff working the bar . Super chill environment to be in . Also I don't know if this is a plus for others but it is for me because when I drink , I smoke , but they have a decent patio for smokers too . All around they get the 5 stars from this gal because ehhhh why not lol . Jk they are great and I recommend you go find out for yourselves !!!!“

“Once you figure out their hours, the food is great here. We live locally and come for bakery goods after a lake day, or picnic grab and go food. The hot sandwiches are delicious too. Tempeh Reuben, yumm or a burger. Good coffee drinks too. This cafe is located inside The Ashland Hills hotel. There is indoor and outdoor seating.“

“I went to Louie's with my daughter while we were visiting Oregon. It's a nice pub/restaurant in the downtown area of Ashland. The staff was great, very friendly and attentive. We were both pleasantly surprised with how good the food was, everything we ordered was excellent and we liked it so much we went back the next day! We plan to visit the area again in the warmer weather and we will definitely make sure to stop in again when we do.“

“Im from the east coast visiting family for the holidays, looked up "sports bar near me" and from the time I saw the vintage sign outside, i knew I had found a piece of old oregon. What a great time! They put my rangers game on, served me plenty of PBR cans, and made me feel right at home. Only tried a fried chicken gizzard (first time) which was unique. Great service, good jutebox, and a really good pool table. The locals were a hoot for sure. Thank you mr. Smiths!“

“Tight lil place to see live music. Record albums & musical instruments decorate the room. Bar food till 1 a.m.. covers aren't overpriced. Only pet peeve is that there were people camped out at a couple tables 5ft from the stage & a TV on behind the band. The television is pure disrespect to the musicians, it should be off or displaying art, etc when bands are up & the patrons should have moved the table back a bit to allow the dance floor to be engaged instead of forcing most of the people watching to stand in the back. With that said its a cool spot & I expect repeat visits..Vegetarian options: Some items. Veg burger, fries, fried okra, etcParking: Street and a lot or two but may be crowded when there's a show or something going on downtownWheelchair accessibility: Ramp down to the lover lever. Not many low enough tables but a few“

“Gil's is on regular rotation in our house. We dine in sometimes but more often get it to go.The service is always quick, the order is always right and it's an affordable option. The nachos are our favorite in town and we love the pretzel with cheese. The Brisket Bahn Mi is a definite must try and so are the wings. Warning, the habanero orange are SO spicy, we like spice but these are too much to enjoy. Go with the honey mustard! And a great selection of beer of course. If you've never been, don't hesitate.“

“This was a fun place to check out. Part store, part hangout vibe with food. You can shop, chill, eat & blow a lot of money on some pretty cool local artisan stuff. Plan on spending some time to take it all in if you've never been.After browsing & buying some goodies, we ordered lunch. I went simple with a BLT, which was very good. Everything was fresh & as anyone knows, the "B" is what makes the sammich & theirs did not disappoint. Appropriately proportioned mayo on toasted bread, lettuce & tomato goodness. The unimpressive, limp dill spears that came with it produced a surprisingly powerful pucker. My friend ordered the veggie wrap & said it was a delightful tasting of whole foods. She wasn't the biggest fan of the raw mushrooms, but, with a dash of ranch on the side it was quite yummy. With a hint of hummus and rainbow carrots it will be sure to wow any veg lover! Walk up window service to place food order, table delivery was quick. Outdoor seating was also available.“

“Chad & his crew have just assumed command of Neil's legendary establishment, and they're knocking the ball out of the court, especially on this busy, 1st NFL-Sunday when other local pubs have run out of seats, A/C, & tasty food...“

“We split the salmon cakes from the appetizer menus. They were outstanding. We followed that with the blue cheese salad with candied pecans. Very good though a bit too sweet for me. Finally we split the fish and chips. Because the first two items were so flavorful, the fish and chips fell flat and dull. No spice. My wife had a very good alcohol beverage. The blood orange margarita. I stuck with beer. Overall very good. Good service. Prices were probably average for Ashland. The look of the place is very appealing with exposed brick and dark woodwork. Location is perfect if your going to a play.“

“The food was really good! Shared the chicken wrap with my wife- great portions, filled us up. The Spicer fries were tasty! The service was great, kept the drinks full. Make sure you save room for the Carmel Apple Dumplings, they were FANTASTIC! Would definitely go back if just to eat dessert!“

“An awesome neighborhood place! The server was friendly, quick and knowledgeable. A nice selection of ciders and beers. The music was FANTASTIC and at a perfect volume. Games to play, or hang out and socialize. Didn't try any food, so can't speak to that. Need to return!“