Terrific place to hang out for a drink, relax on one of the couches with a book and enjoy a tasty…read morebite from one of their menu items. We had a small dried fruit, olive and almonds plate along with a half smoked salmon flatbread and a caprese flatbread and all was super delicious and perfect to share.

The ambiance of this place is great. The bartender is lovely. We had lots of small bites and…read moredrinks. They didn't have a lot of hearty eats, but I believe I ordered a beef empenada that was plenty good. Seating near the patio/street area is lovely with lots of light.

Love this little gem! Megan curates some fantastic wines that aren't mass produced and you can't…read morefind just anywhere- their wine flights have some fun stuff, as well as some great sake options! Great atmosphere, wonderful staff, and delicious glasses

I stopped by to check out this new shop and I love the ambience. They have a really unique…read moreselection.

We had the most pleasant experience here! On a whim we stopped in for a break on our drive from…read morePortland to Sacramento. There are a variety of comfortable seating options to choose from as well as blankets in case it's a little chilly. You can try one of their flights (6 tastings) or make your own flight . They have cheese and charcuterie among other things. Our server Katie was helpful and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend stopping here ... it's close to the freeway but a nice diversion if you need a little break from the drive. Great place to bring home gifts from Oregon too!

Pairing with the Petit Blanc and the Claret was superb. Squash soup and Cassoulet were excellent…read more Courtney was our incredible server which keeps us coming back for more. Try them if you haven't. Keep going back if you have.

This is a wonderful winery with beautiful views of the valley. I would consider this to be a great…read morespot for a date if you're going for something above the usual, casual vibe in Southern Oregon, or for a memorable dinner with family. Our server took great care of my family and we enjoyed amazing food & bottles of wine. The winery has live music as well. Will be coming back to enjoy!

Last night, 16 of us came to Belle Fiore for an " elegant evening", the ladies dressed in formal…read moreevening attire, and the gentlemen in white tie and tails. Last year we celebrated our same event at Belle Fiore in a private dining room that was perfect for our event. This year we were not in a private dining room. We were open to a large room where the general public sits with very loud music. Make no mistake, the music was Broadway Phil & the Shouters so it was GREAT -- but not appropriate for an elegant evening. Our server was wonderful. She was very attentive and made certain she took gracious care of everyone's needs. Her excellent service kept me from giving a lower rating. What contributed to a 2 star rating for this event was the fact that our bill was probably somewhere between $600 and $700, yet restaurant management declined to allow us to pay as couples or individuals with credit cards. Instead, management required all of us to bring cash -- even though we had no idea how much to bring to pay for our dinners and wine -- and for our president to have to collect the cash from everyone and count it several times to ensure that it was correct. In my opinion, collecting payment for a dinner is done by staff. This was insulting. As a member of the planning committee, I will not recommend that we hold future elegant evenings at Belle Fiore -- if that continues to be a requirement. It is utterly déclassé. There are other restaurants we can give our business to that understand excellent service. Clearly, management does not.

Bar Juillet: Where Perfect Cocktails Meet Perfect Fried Chicken…read more Bar Juillet has quickly become one of our absolute favorite go-to spots in Ashland and Southern Oregon. It all starts with the best fried chicken you'll find anywhere in the region. Hands down. This restaurant and cocktail bar delivers on every front. The cocktails are crafted with real skill and balance, and their wine list is outstanding a thoughtful mix of local favorites and world-renowned producers that shows just how seriously they take their program. I've eaten here multiple times, and one thing you can always count on is consistency. The service is warm and attentive, the food is always executed beautifully, and the atmosphere makes it easy to settle in and enjoy the night. They do get busy on weekends, so reservations are smart, but even if you end up waiting, it's absolutely worth it. And if you can grab a seat at the bar, do it. The bartenders here make it an experience all on its own. Reliable, delicious, and truly one of Ashland's standout spots. Bar Juillet never disappoints.

I'm saddened. I've…read moreworked in restaurants my entire adult life. As a chef at two James Beard-winning restaurants, a server, owner, and consultant, I have dedicated my life to the food industry and the people within it. I'm from Ashland, and I was so happy when places like this started showing up in my hometown. Good food and atmosphere can be so hard to find. Coming home to Ashland can be a true oasis for my family. My wife and I have made it our life's mission to make our daughter feel equal and included. Our daughter was born with a rare condition called AMC and does not have normal function in any of her limbs. She currently spends 3-4 days a week in physical therapy to continue building strength so her body and organs can function properly. We were visiting family at the park and suggested stopping in for a beverage and snacks to escape the heat after a long day. We typically plan everything ahead to ensure wherever we go can accommodate my daughter's wheelchair and needs. When we arrived, we thought, "Wow, perfect, she can wheel right in and up to one of the many open tables." Once we were "greeted" by the host, I realized we were not who she wanted to deal with. Three kids, three adults, a stroller, and a wheelchair. She looked like she wanted nothing to do with us, like we were dirt on her shoe. "No reservation," she said. I replied, "Yeah, so sorry, we figured since it was a Monday night right when you opened, and there were only two two-tops seated, we could probably find somewhere to sit." I reassured her we would not stay long enough to impact reservations at the larger front tables, which usually have reserved markers on them but did not at the time. We could all feel that she didn't want to seat us, and we left despite me practically begging to make something work for us, because I know she could have if she wanted to. Being from the industry, I understand what kids can do to an atmosphere, and I know a lot of restaurant workers don't enjoy dealing with other people's children. But when we went outside and my daughter cried and said, "They didn't want me there" So I loaded my daughter's wheelchair back into the car so I could carry her up the stairs at Brickroom, where one employee was working the entire place and took amazing care of us, I might add. We resorted to a booster seat for my daughter since she couldn't use her wheelchair there. She ended up falling out of the seat and slamming onto the hardwood floor. She cried and was embarrassed. The young man tending bar while also waiting every table rushed over with a bag of ice to comfort her. It was honestly touching how kind he was. When we left Brickroom, we had spent more time there than we originally intended to spend at Bar Juliet. As we walked back by Bar Juliet, we noticed the restaurant was still only about half full, and one of the large front tables had remained open the entire time from around 4:10 until 5:40 when we walked by again. I had to stop and ask the host why she couldn't have seated us considering that table never filled. Her only explanation was, "Our kitchen is slow getting food out." Such an incredibly weak excuse. I hope she understands she was wrong and that she made my daughter feel unwanted simply because accommodating us wasn't convenient for her. I have never left a review in my life, but I was so saddened and disgusted by this experience that I felt I had to.

This cozy cafe is upstairs from the Bloomsbury Bookstore. There are couches, tables of different…read moresizes, and a pollinators' garden out back for when the weather is decent. The ambiance alone is great for spending time with your bookstore purchases. The service was friendly and quick. It was just the one guy when we were there, making coffees and running into the kitchen to make food. But it didn't take long to get our order. The kids had a steamer and a hot cocoa. They were a little warm for immediate drinking so maybe specify if you want your beverage less than normal hot for kids. The cocoa also had a bit of a cinnamon flavor to it. I thought it was delicious, but if you have a purist cocoa drinker in your party, again, ask! The adults drank drip coffee. It was tasty too! If you are staying in, you will get a ceramic mug, so if you want a paper cup let your barista know. The big win for me was the menu of gluten free pastries! They had regular glutinous things like burritos and quiche that looked tasty but the gluten free!!!! They partner with a bakery in town (sisters sans gluten) to have a variety of offerings. I had a poppyseed muffin, but they had other breads and muffins that all looked good. The offerings change, but I was so excited to see gf options at all. Highly recommend this spot! Also!!! They open at 9 with the bookstore, which is a full hour before the other shops on Main Street. Start your day here. You won't be sorry.

As a long time "regular": This is my best place for reading, work meetings, getting writing done…read more The access from the alley is accessible to folks in wheelchairs. The patio/courtyard is quiet, away from traffic noise. Goodbean Coffee is excellent (more to my taste than Noble!) Most baked goods are gluten free. Dogs welcome in the courtyard. Downsides: hours may be erratic due to staffing shortages, so calling ahead may be advisable. The courtyard landscaping could use some clean up and sprucing up.

Brickroom is easily one of the coolest spots in town. It has that perfect "chic-meets-rustic"…read moreaesthetic with exposed brick and large windows that let in a ton of natural light. If the weather is nice, definitely try to snag a seat on the deck--the view overlooking Lithia Creek is stunning and adds such a relaxing vibe to the meal.

We ate dinner with friends here recently. The service was top-notch. The food was not only…read moredelicious, but the presentation was beautiful. We all ordered stacked beet salad. If you like beets, this is a definite salad that you need to order and it's easily shareable. Three people at our table also ordered the flat iron steak, which was so tender they didn't even need a knife to cut it. We will definitely be returning in the future.

This restaurant has a great vibe, situated in an old home. The food is great, we've been there…read moremultiple times and always loved our meals. The service is good, we've been there with our family and with a large group, and they have always been very patient and friendly. Alchemy is in my top 3 favorite places for a dressy dinner when we are visiting Ashland. The only slightly negative thing I have to say is that we were there celebrating a birthday once and at the end of the meal our server brought out a candle on a small, flat ceramic dish. The birthday girl's comment was, "You just spent $300 on dinner and all they brought me for my birthday was a candle?" It seemed a little chintzy since most places will give you an actual dessert, not just a candle, but at least they brought a candle. Other than that tiny little thing, we still love to eat here and will be back when visiting in the future.

Nice place for a date night in Ashland, which we stopped by on our drive from Seattle to the Bay…read moreArea. I ordered the petit tender and my fiancé ordered the Alchemist's Creation. The latter changes seasonally--in our case it was a dashi broth with a variety of local mushrooms and vegetables. Both dishes were good, with my steak cooked perfectly and the mashed potatoes amazingly creamy without tasting too buttery; the dashi broth was delicious as well. We also split the steak tartare, the house bread, and the chips & dip (seasonal special) as appetizers. With the exception of the chips & dip, the appetizers were good but nothing outstanding. The chips & dip, however, were REALLY GOOD! I did not know you could elevate potato chips like that, but their house-made chips are delicious and I would highly recommend trying them. Both my fiancé and I were not a huge fan of the sauce (just a little too creamy, it's really smooth though so if you like creamy sauces you'll probably enjoy it!), but just eating the plain chips was amazing. They even brought us a second serving of chips for free since we hadn't used all of the dip! We also ordered a pear tart for dessert which I would also recommend getting! Delicious crust and good pear flavor.

Food was amazing. The staff were friendly, kind, and helpful. Vibes were immaculate. 5 stars, will…read morereturn.

Great food, service and experience. Highly recommend this restaurant. We will return!read more

We had the most incredible and delicious Christmas Eve experience. The restaurant felt festive and…read morewarm, the service was outstanding. Everyone was incredibly attentive and welcoming. The food was outstanding. The flavor combinations are scrumptious and unique. These kind of flavor combinations leave you thinking about them for days. We have visited Peerless outside of the holidays, and I am happy to report that the food and service is incredible year round. They also have an excellent Happy Hour menu available. If you are looking for the perfect place for a special occasion or maybe you are just looking for a "treat yourself" kind of experience, look no further than The Peerless.

If I could give 6 or 7 stars I would…read more As is the case with many restaurants when I'm by myself, I sheepishly check in at the hostess/host stand and ask for a seat the bar. I do this to gauge reactions. And here, they were super friendly and accommodating. I took a spot at the end of bar and immediately struck up a conversation with the couple next to me. They had a burger that wasn't on the menu I had been given. Apparently there is a sort of soft opening before they open for dinner with a different menu. That's cool! I had about three hours until a Shakespeare show, so I decided for the full experience: Salad - I spent nearly the entire salad experience trying to decide whether I liked the dressing or the bright citrus of the grapefruit better. What was never in question was how tasty and refreshing it was. Crab and Melin salad. Appetizer - I wasn't sure what to expect with the Beef Carpaccio. Definitely my first time with this dish. But it won't be the last time. I probably ate it wrong, but mixing the arugula and cheese was very tasty. It disappeared quickly. Main - so it wasn't really a main, but the dish came at the recommendation of the bartender. The asparagus in the description was the selling point, but the potato dumplings reminded me of gnocchi. It was almost the perfect round up to a stellar meal. Drinks - My favorite cocktail is a prohibition style drink called a New York Sour. I think I like it because the red wine tones down the sweetness of the sour mix. I asked for one and after I finished it, the bartender asked how it was and admitted she'd never made one before. I said it was okay and we talked about what I'd do different. The second one was perfect. See the pictures for a comparison of the two.