Guidebook for Medford
Food Scene
Little hole in the wall two blocks down Oakdale with authentic Mexican food; five-minute walk. We have eaten there regularly for years.
Taqueria El Gallo
401 S Oakdale AveLittle hole in the wall two blocks down Oakdale with authentic Mexican food; five-minute walk. We have eaten there regularly for years.
Real Deal Cafe
811 W Stewart AveTraditional diner fare, a popular breakfast place just a few blocks away
Luxe American restaurant and bar in a 1910 former train station. The restaurant is pricey but the bar patio is one of our favorite spots, and it has a great happy hour menu. Happy hour is
4 to 6 p.m.; 9 p.m. to close; and all day Sunday.
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Porters - Dining At The Depot
147 N Front StLuxe American restaurant and bar in a 1910 former train station. The restaurant is pricey but the bar patio is one of our favorite spots, and it has a great happy hour menu. Happy hour is
4 to 6 p.m.; 9 p.m. to close; and all day Sunday.
Tiny spot downtown with awesome food—but it closes at 6, so you have to go early for dinner. Excellent calzone and green salad.
Paisans Pizzeria & Bistro
970 North Phoenix RoadTiny spot downtown with awesome food—but it closes at 6, so you have to go early for dinner. Excellent calzone and green salad.
Cozy brewpub with casual food and a selection of housemade porters, stouts, and blonds
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BricktownE Brewing Company
44 S Central AveCozy brewpub with casual food and a selection of housemade porters, stouts, and blonds
Small place with upscale Italian fare on the pricey end; the antipasto and salads are amazing
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Cicily's Pastaria & Grill
1251 E McAndrews RdSmall place with upscale Italian fare on the pricey end; the antipasto and salads are amazing
1960s décor with the region’s best, farm-fresh ingredients for a celebration of the classics — with a twist. Best burger in town. Good for business lunches.
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Larks Restaurant Medford
200 North Riverside Avenue1960s décor with the region’s best, farm-fresh ingredients for a celebration of the classics — with a twist. Best burger in town. Good for business lunches.
Casual family-friendly Italian place; great pizza
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Rosario's Italian Restaurant
2221 W Main StCasual family-friendly Italian place; great pizza
Nearest drive-thru coffee stand; there's also a Starbucks in the Fred Meyer South Gateway shopping center
The Human Bean of Stewart
295 Stewart AveNearest drive-thru coffee stand; there's also a Starbucks in the Fred Meyer South Gateway shopping center
China Hut
450 S Riverside AveInexpensive, old-school, family-run Chinese restaurant; kid-friendly
Very popular brunch spot--highly recommended by those who like sweet and indulgent breakfast offerings.
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Buttercloud Bakery & Cafe
315 S Front StVery popular brunch spot--highly recommended by those who like sweet and indulgent breakfast offerings.
Excellent lunch spot: creative dishes with local ingredients in the back of a gourmet grocery store
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Downtown Market Co
123 W Main StExcellent lunch spot: creative dishes with local ingredients in the back of a gourmet grocery store
Casual maritime-themed seafood vendor with on-site café serving classic fish ’n’ chips and burgers and a damn fine lobster roll
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Wharf Fresh Seafood Market and ...
827 W Jackson StCasual maritime-themed seafood vendor with on-site café serving classic fish ’n’ chips and burgers and a damn fine lobster roll
Very popular family-run grill right down the road with excellent authentic food and a great atmosphere
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EL Molcajete Mexican Grill
960 N Phoenix RdVery popular family-run grill right down the road with excellent authentic food and a great atmosphere
THURSDAYS 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Hawthorne Park, 501 E. Main St.
March – November
SATURDAYS 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The Commons (6th & Bartlett)
May – October
http://www.rvgrowersmarket.com/
Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market
1420 E Main StTHURSDAYS 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Hawthorne Park, 501 E. Main St.
March – November
SATURDAYS 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The Commons (6th & Bartlett)
May – October
http://www.rvgrowersmarket.com/
This tiny joint at the north end of town featuring exotic and gourmet burgers is consistently voted the best burger place in Medford.
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Jaspers Cafe
2739 N Pacific HwyThis tiny joint at the north end of town featuring exotic and gourmet burgers is consistently voted the best burger place in Medford.
Vegan and veggie eats share the menu with shakes and juices at this comfy downtown breakfast/lunch spot.
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Rogue Organic Cafe
226 E Main StVegan and veggie eats share the menu with shakes and juices at this comfy downtown breakfast/lunch spot.
The downtown food truck scene is growing and ever changing. Look at 8th Street from Fir to Riverside and Bear Creek near Rogue Valley Community College. See https://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=foodtrucks&find_loc=Medford%2C+OR
Food Truck Pod
The downtown food truck scene is growing and ever changing. Look at 8th Street from Fir to Riverside and Bear Creek near Rogue Valley Community College. See https://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=foodtrucks&find_loc=Medford%2C+OR
Popular California-based burger chain serving customizable patties, hand-cut fries, and thick shakes. In the parking lot of the Rogue Valley Mall.
In-N-Out Burger
124 NE Morgan LnPopular California-based burger chain serving customizable patties, hand-cut fries, and thick shakes. In the parking lot of the Rogue Valley Mall.
Excellent family-owned Indian restaurant. Our go-to place for authentic Indian food.
India Palace Restaurant- No Buffet
1250 Biddle RdExcellent family-owned Indian restaurant. Our go-to place for authentic Indian food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Full bar, beers on tap and in the bottle, and the region’s most extensive list of Spanish wines. Traditional and nontraditional, hot and cold tapas, using the best local and regional ingredients.
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Elements
101 East Main StreetFull bar, beers on tap and in the bottle, and the region’s most extensive list of Spanish wines. Traditional and nontraditional, hot and cold tapas, using the best local and regional ingredients.
Johnny B's
120 E 6th StRetro bar and music venue--a staple of the local rock/rockabilly/punk music scene
Huge bar/restaurant in the heart of downtown, usually featuring live music of all kinds
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Howiee's on front
16 N Front StHuge bar/restaurant in the heart of downtown, usually featuring live music of all kinds
Nearest liquor store, across the street from Fred Meyer South Gateway shopping center. Oregon is a dry state; most stores sell wine and beer, but you have to go to a state-licensed store to buy hard liquor--but there's no sales tax!
Southside Beverage Shop
51 E Stewart AveNearest liquor store, across the street from Fred Meyer South Gateway shopping center. Oregon is a dry state; most stores sell wine and beer, but you have to go to a state-licensed store to buy hard liquor--but there's no sales tax!
Shopping
Musichead
350 S Riverside AveOld-school record store; new and used
Sprawling and labyrinthian maze of booths chock full of antiques and collectibles
Main Antique Mall
30 N Riverside AveSprawling and labyrinthian maze of booths chock full of antiques and collectibles
This is our awesome neighborhood market. A 7-minute walk or three-minute drive. Their take-out is excellent. Local and organic. It's not cheap, but you get what you pay for.
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Cartwright's Market
745 Stewart AveThis is our awesome neighborhood market. A 7-minute walk or three-minute drive. Their take-out is excellent. Local and organic. It's not cheap, but you get what you pay for.
Essentials
A go-to place for just about anything you need. Huge grocery store/department store that has just about everything; also has a gas station. 5 minutes away by car.
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Fred Meyer
1301 Center DrA go-to place for just about anything you need. Huge grocery store/department store that has just about everything; also has a gas station. 5 minutes away by car.
WinCo Foods
251 E Barnett RdHuge grocery store with low prices
Shell
705 W Stewart AveNearest gas station, but the one at Fred Meyer has lower prices
Starbucks
1301 Center DrBy the Fred Meyer grocery store
Medford Food Co-op
945 S Riverside AveOrganic and health-food grocery store
Grocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy, frozen organic meals, and wine and beer
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Trader Joe's
55 Rossanley DrGrocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy, frozen organic meals, and wine and beer
Convenience store two blocks down Oakdale toward downtown. Mostly junk food and pricey but convenient for ice cream.
Minute Markets
401 S Oakdale AveConvenience store two blocks down Oakdale toward downtown. Mostly junk food and pricey but convenient for ice cream.
El Gallo Mexican Supermarket
2122 W Main StHuge selection of authentic Mexican foods
Asia Grocery Market
229 E Barnett RdAsian ingredients from multiple cultures: Korean, Chinese, Japanese, and more
Arts & Culture
Cinemark Tinseltown USA
651 Medford CenterLarge movie multiplex
World-class theatre in Ashland, just 12 miles south
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Festival de Shakespeare de Oregón
15 South Pioneer StreetWorld-class theatre in Ashland, just 12 miles south
Live music venue for outdoor summer concerts featuring world-class artists and bands in nearby Jacksonville
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Britt Festival Pavilion
350 S 1st StLive music venue for outdoor summer concerts featuring world-class artists and bands in nearby Jacksonville
Parks & Nature
One of the best trails up to a natural plateau with a unique ecosystem and views for days. No dogs.
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Lower Table Rock
One of the best trails up to a natural plateau with a unique ecosystem and views for days. No dogs.
The jewel in Oregon's crown, Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States, the second-deepest lake in North America, and the tenth-deepest lake in the world. It's pristine and unspoiled and an 80-minute drive (70 miles). https://www.nps.gov/crla/index.htm
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Crater Lake
The jewel in Oregon's crown, Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States, the second-deepest lake in North America, and the tenth-deepest lake in the world. It's pristine and unspoiled and an 80-minute drive (70 miles). https://www.nps.gov/crla/index.htm
Hug some of the world's oldest and largest trees in the awe-inspiring Stout Grove--a wonder of the natural world
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Visitor Center
1111 2nd StHug some of the world's oldest and largest trees in the awe-inspiring Stout Grove--a wonder of the natural world
Huge park just a five-minute walk away on Stewart. Tennis courts, playground with splash park (in summer months), basketball court, walking paths, dog-friendly (on leash), and soccer fields.
Parque Fichtner-Mainwaring
334 Holmes AveHuge park just a five-minute walk away on Stewart. Tennis courts, playground with splash park (in summer months), basketball court, walking paths, dog-friendly (on leash), and soccer fields.
Great hiking and views. Also check out Lower Table Rock. Unique flora and fauna. No dogs allowed. See https://www.blm.gov/or/resources/recreation/tablerock/table-rock-hiking.php
Upper Table Rock Trail
Upper Table Rock TrailGreat hiking and views. Also check out Lower Table Rock. Unique flora and fauna. No dogs allowed. See https://www.blm.gov/or/resources/recreation/tablerock/table-rock-hiking.php
Great outfitter for rafting the Rogue River; includes the raft and all the gear, as well as transportation to and from the river
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Noah's River Adventures
53 N Main StGreat outfitter for rafting the Rogue River; includes the raft and all the gear, as well as transportation to and from the river
Sanctuary for nearly 50 big cats of about 15 different species. It's a great stop on the way to the coast. You can see the whole thing in an hour and can get very close to the cats!
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Parque Mundial de Grandes Felinos
27919 Redwood HwySanctuary for nearly 50 big cats of about 15 different species. It's a great stop on the way to the coast. You can see the whole thing in an hour and can get very close to the cats!
Excellent wild bird viewing--check some life birds off your list!
Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge
Excellent wild bird viewing--check some life birds off your list!
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
610 N Central Ave