The Very Best
Celebrating Southern Oregon Magazine’s 2026 Readers Choice Awards
Photography by Dale Robinette
Southern Oregon Magazine readers have cast their votes on a wide variety of topics from best winery to best decade, 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
Best Restaurant Service
Cowhorn Kitchen & Wine, Jacksonville
Best Ashland Restaurant
Osteria La Briccola, Ashland
Best Grants Pass Restaurant
Best Fine Dining
River’s Edge Restaurant, Grants Pass
Best Medford Restaurant
Bambu Restaurant, Medford
Best Central Point Restaurant
The Point Pub & Grill, Central Point
Best Klamath Falls Restaurant
Common Block Brewing Company, Klamath Falls
Best Roseburg Restaurant
McMenamins Roseburg Station Pub & Brewery, Roseburg
Best Place for a Cocktail
Steam Distillery, Grants Pass
Best Asian/Chinese/Thai Food
Charm Thai Kitchen, Phoenix
Best Local Artist
Benjamin Wood, Rogue Stoneware, Medford
Best Gym/Fitness Club
Club Northwest, Grants Pass
Best Winery
Cowhorn Vineyard & Garden, Jacksonville
Best Bakery
Babe’s Bakery, Grants Pass
Best Orthodontist
Bennion Orthodontics, Medford
Best Inn/Bed & Breakfast
Weasku Inn, Grants Pass
Best Oregon Coast Hotel/Resort
Best Oregon Coast Restaurant
Tu Tu’ Tun Lodge, Gold Beach
Best Vacation Destination Within a Day’s Drive
Brookings, Oregon
Favorite Fly to Destination
Hawaii
Best Place to Shop for Furniture [5th Year in a Row]
Gates Home Furnishings & Sleep Center, Grants Pass
Best Place to Shop for Jewelry [7th or 8th year in a Row]
Gold & Gems Fine Jewelry, Ashland
Best Physical Therapy
BenchMark Physical Therapy, Ashland, Medford, Grants Pass
Best Food Cart/Street Vendor
Fat Kid Food Co.
Best Burger
Valentino’s, Grants Pass
Best New Restaurant
Perez Kitchen, Grants Pass
And Best Outdoor/Patio Dining
Creekside Pizza Bistro, Ashland
Best Breakfast
Best Dessert
Buttercloud Bakery & Cafe, Medford
Best Pizza
Best Lunch Spot
Catalyst Pizza Co., Grants Pass
Best Sushi
Musashi Sushi Bar & Japanese Cuisine, Grants Pass
Best Mexican Restaurant
Best Margarita
Si Casa Flores, Grants Pass
Best Italian
Paisano’s Italian Kitchen, Rogue River
Best Place for a Cup of Coffee
Rogue Roasters, Grants Pass
Best Coffee
Dutch Bros.
Best Brewery
Weekend Beer Company, Grants Pass
Best Salon
Shine On Salon, Ashland
Best Spa
The Spa at Club Northwest, Grants Pass
Best Bank
Rogue Credit Union
Best Auto Technician/Mechanic
Kelly’s Automotive Service, Grants Pass and Medford
Best Auto Buying Experience
Lithia Motors
Best Decade
The 80s
Ducks or Beavers
Ducks
Favorite Season
Fall
Wine, Spirits, or Beer
Wine
