3 Best Restaurants in Southern Oregon, Oregon

This low-key favorite among foodies and locals lies just down the hill from Britt Gardens and serves sophisticated contemporary cuisine and a discerning selection of local and international wines. The menu changes regularly, but might feature salmon tartare with preserved lemon and furikake; or cider-brined pork chop with smoked-cheddar polenta and pomegranate pan sauce.

A softly lit dining room, knowledgeable service, and artfully plated Pacific Northwestern and Mediterranean fare are the draw at this esteemed restaurant just outside downtown Medford. You might start with Spanish octopus with salsa verde, before graduating to a grilled duck breast with leg confit, cherries, faro, and kale. 

This upmarket neighborhood bistro and wine bar in a vintage former hotel anchors the up-and-coming Railroad District, on the north side of downtown, just a few blocks from Main Street and the Shakespeare theaters. Regulars appreciate the well-crafted cocktails and thoughtful wine list as much as the consistently tasty locally sourced American food, such as fig-and-horseradish salad with apples and blue cheese and grilled lamb T-bone with apricot-glazed carrots and avocado-yogurt sauce.