Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Medford area by diners
Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, French Laundry, unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals鈥攁 French style of serving with a set menu鈥攂ecame the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chefs' tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Medford area using data from . Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#26. Oh's Osaka
- Rating: 2.6/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 123 South Front St. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Japanese
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#25. Black Bear Diner - Medford
- Rating: 3.0/5 (380 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1150 East Barnett Road Medford, Oregon
- Categories: American, Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
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#24. Iron Skillet
- Rating: 3.3/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3730 Fern Valley Road Phoenix, Oregon
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, American
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#23. Bella Union
- Rating: 3.3/5 (370 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 170 West California St. Jacksonville, Oregon
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Wine Bars
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#22. The Point Pub & Grill
- Rating: 3.4/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 311 East Pine St. Central Point, Oregon
- Categories: American, Pubs, Burgers
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#21. Shoji's Restaurant
- Rating: 3.4/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2640 East Barnett Road Ste C Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Japanese, Lounges
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#20. Cicily's Pastaria and Grill
- Rating: 3.4/5 (309 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1251 East McAndrews Road Ste 110 Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Italian
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#19. Talon Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 100 Eagle Point Drive Eagle Point, Oregon
- Categories: Burgers, New American
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#18. Elmer's Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (294 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2000 Biddle Road Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners, American
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#17. The Regency Grill
- Rating: 3.6/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Rogue Regency Inn 2300 Biddle Road Medford, Oregon
- Categories: American
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#16. The Wharf Fresh Seafood Market & Eatery
- Rating: 3.7/5 (421 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 827 West Jackson St. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Seafood, Cajun/Creole, Beer Bar
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#15. Bambu
- Rating: 3.9/5 (259 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 970 North Phoenix Road Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Thai, Asian Fusion
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#14. Common Block Brewing Company
- Rating: 3.9/5 (626 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 315 East 5th St. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: New American, Brewpubs
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#13. Jacksonville Inn
- Rating: 4.0/5 (339 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 175 East California St. Jacksonville, Oregon
- Categories: Hotels, Wine Bars, American
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#12. Pomodori Osteria & Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 410 East Main St. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
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#11. Tap & Vine at 559
- Rating: 4.2/5 (244 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 559 Medford Center Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Gastropubs, American, Cocktail Bars
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#10. Vinny's Italian Kitchen
- Rating: 4.2/5 (331 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 970 North Phoenix Road Ste 104 Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Italian
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#9. Luna Mexican Cuisine
- Rating: 4.3/5 (255 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1310 Center Drive Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
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#8. Jaspers Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (985 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2739 North Pacific Hwy Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Burgers, Hot Dogs, Sandwiches
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#7. New Sakura
- Rating: 4.3/5 (232 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 832 Crater Lake Ave. Ste 100 Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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#6. Elements Tapas
- Rating: 4.3/5 (410 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 101 East Main St. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Lounges, Tapas Bars, Cocktail Bars
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#5. Gogi's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 235 West Main St. Jacksonville, Oregon
- Categories: American
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#4. C St. Bistro
- Rating: 4.4/5 (211 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 230 East C St. Jacksonville, Oregon
- Categories: New American, Burgers, Pizza
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#3. HIRO Sushi
- Rating: 4.6/5 (275 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3613 Aviation Way Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Korean
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#2. Arbor House Restaurant
- Rating: 4.7/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 103 West Wagner St. Talent, Oregon
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Specialty Food
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#1. Over Easy
- Rating: 4.8/5 (284 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 21 North Bartlett St. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.
