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
