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Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Ashland / Medford

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants in Ashland / Medford? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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DANCIN Vineyards

4.9

4.9 (1563)

$30 and under

Winery

Medford

About the restaurant

Just minutes from Ashland, Medford and Jacksonville, our winery and tasting room are set magnificently on the forested foothills of Southern Oregon overlooking the Rogue Valley with views of Table Rocks and Mt McLoughlin in the backdrop.

We offer several seating areas each just steps away from the vines as you enjoy our award-winning wine. We produce Burgundian-style Pinot noirs and Chardonnays along with Barbera, Sangiovese, Syrah, Zinfandel and Port-style wines.

You will experience a wide variety of culinary options prepared using the freshest seasonally available ingredients from our local farming and artisan community to complement your wine tasting experience.

The result is delicious! You’ll feel like you have been transported to Tuscany or Burgundy, or both!

-Please note that all reservations are for a two hour timeframe. We look forward to serving you soon!-

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JenniferVIP

Dined 7 days ago

We had an incredible brunch this morning at Dancin! Three generations of women came together for the perfect meal before seeing The Nutcracker. The food was absolutely delicious! Our only issue was that it was a cold morning but the attentive Dancin team had the heaters humming and brought us all cozy blankets to snuggle up with. What a beautiful brunch for such a special occasion!

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Sunday Rotating Brunch at DANCIN

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Osteria La Briccola

4.9

4.9 (1317)

$31 to $50

Italian

Ashland

About the restaurant

Due to limited seating, we request that dining times be limited to 1.5 hours for parties of two and 2 hours for parties of three or more. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

We ask that our patrons please arrive no more than 10 minutes prior to their reservation as we have limited space to accommodate waiting guests.

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Jennifer

Dined 1 day ago

Always fantastic food and cocktails. Server was upbeat and friendly. Win win!

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4.9

4.9 (584)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Medford

About the restaurant

We believe in living a clean, natural and organic lifestyle mirroring that of the old world, where people eat only local foods. Most of our ingredients are certified organic and we source from local farmers to promote sustainability. We want to showcase how fertile the Southern Oregon valley is and the amazing bounty available from local farmers.

We're excited to share our wine and food knowledge with Southern Oregon. We want to educate anyone willing to learn on wines of the world as well as how they compare to local wines. We will strive to constantly create new menu items and wine pairings.

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Bawbee

Dined 2 days ago

The service was excellent, the food was lukewarm, the music was too loud, but all in all it was an enjoyable meal but for a hungry man there wasn't enough. It would be nice to have a meal served with a salad and bread in the price included rather than to have to order separate bread and separate salad which could be accomplished by raising the price of the meal to accommodate this need. It is very elegant food, elegantly presented.

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Lamb Tenderloin

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Day Boat Scallops

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The Restaurant at the Jacksonville Inn

4.9

4.9 (267)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Jacksonville

About the restaurant

Located underneath the historical Jacksonville Inn in Jacksonville, Oregon, the restaurant serves modern wine country cuisine, fine wines and handcrafted cocktails.
Being Family Owned and Operated and the matriarch originating from Florence, Italy, we strongly believe in the magic of food and the power it has to being families together. We relish in the opportunity to bring our passion for food and wine to the Jacksonville Inn and witness the memories made by all that dine at our table. Our philosophy is that you walk in as our guest but leave as a friend. WELCOME TO THE FAMILY.

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Karin

Dined 5 days ago

The Jacksonville Inn in Jacksonville, Oregon, has been around for decades, and our extended family has celebrated many milestone events there. Since the new ownership, this was only our second visit, and while we really liked our first visit about a year ago, tonight’s dining experience exceeded our expectation by a lot! The quality of the food, service, and atmosphere is the best in the Rogue Valley, in my opinion, and there are a lot of really good restaurants. The food and service are outstanding.

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The Lindsay Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (94)

$31 to $50

American

Jacksonville

About the restaurant

The Lindsay Lodge and Restaurant is a destination dining experience in the Applegate Valley. The restaurant is situated next to the Applegate River with a large balcony overlooking the river and beautiful views of the historic bridge. The Lindsay is proud to serve food sourced almost exclusively from the Applegate Valley. The menu has been created by Executive Chef John Blevins and features unique dishes centering around the New American cuisine. The bar features beer, Applegate Valley wine, craft cocktails and an extensive bourbon selection.

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IrvingVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at The Lindsay. My wife is vegan, and the chef made her a delicious entree with fresh vegetables that he had on hand. I loved the chicken wing appetizer (some of the tastiest wings I've ever had), and we shared the delicious Brussels sprouts. Other items we ordered included the eggplant Parmigiana and the arugula salad. Everything was wonderful, and I highly recommend The Lindsay's restaurant.

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Alchemy Restaurant and Bar

4.8

4.8 (1404)

$50 and over

Contemporary European

Ashland

About the restaurant

We are currently offering seating in our bar area, patio, and dining room. The garden area is open on a limited basis and taken on a first come first serve for walk-ins.

Serving dinner and bistro fare, Alchemy Restaurant and Bar offers cuisine transformed. With our Executive Chef, Michael Bryant, we specialize in fresh local ingredients, craft cocktails and boutique wines. We were honored to be named one of the Top 100 Restaurants for Foodies by OpenTable in 2015.

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Ralph

Dined 1 day ago

The food was excellent- excellent choices, creative ingredient combinations and flavor profiles, appetizing presentations. Extensive wine and drink selections The service was professional and superb- attentive without being overbearing, informative, and courteous. Our table was in a quieter area of the restaurant, but I could see some tables were in larger somewhat busier areas. Definitely a fine dining experience

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Chocolate Fondant

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Mushroom Mushroom

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The Caesar Salad

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Hearsay Restaurant Lounge and Garden

4.8

4.8 (1285)

$31 to $50

American

Ashland

About the restaurant

Hearsay’s modern take on American cuisine and cocktails combines with the distinct atmosphere and music of the 1930s to create a space that is warm, inviting, and unlike any other in Southern Oregon. Situated just below the beloved Oregon Cabaret Theatre and a three-minute walk from the world-renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

Garden seating is based upon availability at the time of your reservation. If requested, and not available we will place you in the dining room or lounge. Please note: pets not allowed in the garden. Thank you!

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ScottVIP

Dined on Dec 10, 2024

Wonderful food, service and atmosphere making for an excellent dinner and experience.

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Seared Sea Scallops

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Chicken Milanese

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4.6

4.6 (1766)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Grants Pass

About the restaurant

The "New" River's Edge restaurant features fantastic river views from almost every table! A wonderful atmosphere turns your dining experience into one you, not only won't forget but will continue to make reoccurring!
Our commitment to quality does not end in the kitchen. Our extensive wine list consist of the finest wines from Oregon and around the world, and our bar offers a wide array of premium liquors and liqueurs. Come and enjoy great food from our exceptional culinary team, fine wine, handcrafted cocktails and great scenery of the Rogue River!

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Linda

Dined 5 days ago

A beautiful evening at River's Edge. Makes a special night out so sparkly. Great service, delicious cocktails, and a fabulous steak. Cheers, River's Edge, you did it again.

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Meatloaf Sandwhich

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Gourmet Meatloaf

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K-Bar Steakhouse

4.5

4.5 (1348)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Medford

About the restaurant

The restaurant pays tribute to our ranch, K-Bar Rogue River, a unique section of land located at the base of the Table Rocks along the Rogue River. The Ranch has been reimagined and reborn from its humble beginnings, as the historic Rogue River Ranch, into the ranch we know and love today, K-Bar Rogue River, rich in both natural resources and unparalleled beauty.

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Ciara

Dined 1 day ago

Both the meal and our service were perfect. I got the ribeye dinner and my husband got the elk , and each was tender and cooked to perfection, with lots of flavor. I opted for the New England clam chowder, and it was amongst some of the best that I’ve had. Our cocktails were both beautiful and delightful; and we got the cream brûlée for dessert and it was decadent and sweetly satisfying!

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Porterhouse Steak

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4.1

4.1 (12)

$31 to $50

Teppanyaki

Medford

About the restaurant

For over four generations, our own “family” of teppanyaki chefs, servers, staff, and management is dedicated to supporting and remaining an integral part of Shoji's. We commonly meet with three generations of customers who have become like family.

At Shoji's your Personal Chef has trained for years to delight your group with an exciting performance of knife skills, antics, and delicious teppanyaki cooking right before your eyes.

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Amanda

Dined on Dec 1, 2024

We have been going to Shoji's for birthdays for 10 years. We usually go about 3 times a year. The most recent last 2 times we went the service just hasn't been the same. Smaller portion sizes, and the chef isn't as interactive. Food tastes different too... Great experience.. just it's changed. There was so much extra food and usually the chef gives everybody more, but this time he just put it in a box on the table and said one of the families gets to take it home.

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