Southern Oregon

Jacksonville Inn
175 East California Street, Jacksonville
(541) 899-1900
$20-$35
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
On the north side of Jacksonville's main drag

One of the region's most renown inns - this is where presidents and presidential candidates eat when they're stomping through - the Inn features consistently excellent food and an outstanding wine menu. Expensive, though.

Chateaulin
52 East Main Street, Ashland
(541) 482-2264
$15-$25
Dinner
On the right, right after the plaza when you're heading south on main

Elegant and delicious French cuisine are featured at Chateaulin, one of the more popular high-dining experiences frequented by Shakespeare Festival goers. Also features a good wine list, as you might expect, and a culinary shop next door.

Bel Di's
21900 Highway 62, Shady Cove
541-878-2010
$15-$25
Dinner at 5 PM
On the right after you cross the river driving north

Oregon-Italian cuisine is the hallmark of this regional favorite, specializing in fresh fish and soups and an outstanding view overhanging the shaded Rogue River. Casual, but very good food their minestrone is not to be missed.

The Carriage House
635 N. Oregon Street
541-899-1890
$$$
Tuesday-Saturday, from 5 PM
Next to the Nunan Estate several miles west of downtown

Part of the historical Nunan Estate on the west side of the valley, features outstanding gourmet "New Oregon", as they describe it cuisine that you may not expect from such a small regional town.