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2024 Best Of Winners Announced

The Very Best

Celebrating Southern Oregon Magazine’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards

Photography by Ezra Marcos

Southern Oregon Magazine readers have cast their votes on a wide variety of topics from best winery to best fitness club, and here are the results. The votes are tallied from a fill in the blank survey so it’s always a pleasant surprise to see who wins.

Some winners have been within these ranks for a number of years while plenty of newcomers have reached favorite status this year. Congratulations to all the award-winners and thanks to all who voted.

 

Best Steak

One Fifteen Broiler, Grants Pass

Best Barbeque

Back Porch Bar & Grill, Jacksonville

Best Jacksonville Restaurant

Bella Union Restaurant and Saloon, Jacksonville

Best Ashland Restaurant

Alchemy Restaurant and Bar, Ashland

Best Grants Pass Restaurant

The Bohemian bar + rooftop, Grants Pass

Best Medford Restaurant and

Best Asian/Chinese/Thai Food

Bambu, Medford

Best Central Point Restaurant

The Point Pub & Grill, Central Point

Best Local Artist

Cate Battles, Cate Battles Fine Art & Photography, Grants Pass

Best Gym/Fitness Club

Club Northwest, Grants Pass

Best Winery

Schmidt Family Vineyards, Grants Pass

Best Bakery

Beef Cakes Bakery, Grants Pass

Best Orthodontist

Robinson Orthodontics, Grants Pass

Best Place to Shop for Women’s Clothing

Woven and Wyld, Grants Pass

Best Place to Shop for Furniture

Gates Home Furnishings & Sleep Center, Grants Pass

Best Place to Shop for Jewelry

Gold & Gems Fine Jewelry, Ashland

Best Physical Therapy

Total Performance Chiropractic and Physical Therapy, Grants Pass

Best HVAC

Caveman Heating and Air Conditioning, Grants Pass

Best Burger and Best Newcomer Restaurant

Killer Burger, Medford

Best Pizza and Best Family Restaurant

Kaleidoscope Pizzeria & Pub, Medford

Best Auto Technician/Mechanic

Kelly’s Automotive Service, Grants Pass and Medford

Best Breakfast and Best Outdoor Patio Dining

Ma Mosa’s, Grants Pass

 

Best Aesthetician

Central Point Beauty Salon, Central Point

Best Sushi

Musashi Sushi Bar & Japanese Cuisine, Grants Pass

Best Mexican Restaurant

El Molcajete, Grants Pass and Medford

Best Italian

Paisano’s Italian Kitchen, Rogue River

Best Fine Dining and Best Restaurant Service

The Twisted Cork, Grants Pass

Best Dessert

Best Place for a Cup of Coffee

Best Lunch Spot

House of Glory, Grants Pass

Best Food Cart/Street Vendor

Valentino’s, Grants Pass

Best Place for a Cocktail

Steam Distillery, Grants Pass

Best Brewery and Best Place to Gather with Friends

Weekend Beer Company, Grants Pass

Best High School

Grants Pass High School, Grants Pass

Best Middle School

Ashland Middle School, Ashland

Best Elementary School

Highland Elementary School, Grants Pass

Best Salon

En V Salon, Grants Pass

Best Spa

The Spa at Club Northwest, Grants Pass

Best Rafting Outfitter/Guide

Morrison’s Rogue Wilderness Adventures and Lodge, Merlin

Most Popular Dentist

Summit Family Dental, Medford

Best Bank

Rogue Credit Union

Best Realtor

Michael O’Coyne, Jacksonville

Best Auto Buying Experience

Southern Oregon Subaru, Medford

Best Dispensary

The Herbsman, Medford

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