Starts Tomorrow! Inaugural Forks & Friends: Downtown Medford Restaurant Week

Get ready to savor a week-long celebration of Downtown Medford’s culinary scene! Mark your calendars for October 17-23 and prepare to embark on a delicious journey as Forks & Friends Downtown Medford Restaurant Week puts the spotlight on downtown’s diverse dining landscape, local partnerships, and the abundant harvest of Southern Oregon’s Rogue Valley.

A Week of Culinary Discovery

This inaugural restaurant week transforms downtown Medford into a foodie’s playground, showcasing the incredible range of flavors and experiences available right in the heart of town. From artisanal bakeries and craft breweries to intimate wine bars and globally inspired eateries, participating restaurants will pull out all the stops with:

• Harvest Season Specials featuring the peak produce of Southern Oregon’s fall bounty
• Restaurant Week Menus Items offering exceptional value and the chance to experience signature dishes
• Local Farm Partnerships highlighting ingredients sourced from Rogue Valley farms and producers
• Curated Wine Pairings showcasing regional vintages that complement each culinary creation
• Special Events, including Bales & Ales and festive Sunday Brunch options

Meet Your Culinary Hosts (this list is expanding on a weekly basis)

Common Block Brewing Co. – Downtown Medford’s family-friendly brewpub offering indoor-outdoor dining with craft beer and elevated pub fare

The Copper Plank – Your neighborhood pub and taphouse serving pizzas, house-made soups, and salads.

Buttercloud Bakery & Cafe – Locals’ favorite bakery beloved for artisanal pastries, breakfast dishes, and lunch favorites

Caba Empanadas – Bringing authentic South American flavors to downtown with handcrafted empanadas and traditional specialties

The Beatrice – A culinary gem offering fresh, locally sourced and inspired menu, and sophisticated wine bar dining

Gypsy Blues Bar – Downtown’s atmospheric spot for craft cocktails and live music

Sid’s Smoke N Grill – Serving up some of the Rogue Valley’s best Oklahoma-style BBQ

The Old Spaghetti Factory – Classic Italian-American comfort food in a welcoming family atmosphere

Tartine Brunch Club – Elevating the brunch experience

Kahlo Exotic Grill – Vibrant flavors and exotic cuisine bringing global tastes to downtown

Hen & Flour – Locally beloved for creative fried chicken dishes.

Luncheonette – Elevated sandwiches, salads and baked goods crafted with local and organic ingredients.

Medford Food Coop – Community-focused market and Cafe championing local and organic ingredients.

Over Easy – eclectic, fresh, always-changing breakfast and brunch menu from a Le Cordon Bleu trained chef.

Elements Tapas Bar – offering an authentic Spanish dining experience. Serving cold and hot ‘tapas’, (small plates of food) accompanied by Spanish wines, beer or other beverages.

Ollie’s Brooklyn Slices – experience NYC’s energy and pizzas at this casual eatery serving great pies for lunch and late into the night.

Pomodori Osteria & Bar – serving traditional Italian dishes inspired by family heritage and recipes passed on from generation to generation.

El Paraiso Mexican Cuisine – offering authentic Mexican cuisine and drinks, in a vibrant, colorful and warm atmosphere.

Beerworks – chill hangout spot with a huge selection of on tap, bottled, and canned brews.

Supporting Our Community

Forks & Friends Downtown Medford Restaurant Week is proudly presented by the Downtown Medford Association with generous support from Travel Medford. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to celebrating the businesses, farmers, and food artisans who make downtown Medford a vibrant destination for both locals and visitors.

By participating in Restaurant Week, you’re not just enjoying incredible meals—you’re supporting local businesses, celebrating regional agriculture, and investing in the continued growth and vitality of downtown Medford’s culinary scene.

Plan Your Culinary Adventure

Whether you’re a longtime local looking to explore new favorites or a visitor discovering Medford’s dining scene for the first time, Forks & Friends Downtown Medford Restaurant Week offers the perfect opportunity to taste your way through our downtown district.

Make reservations early, bring your appetite for adventure, and prepare to discover why downtown Medford is Southern Oregon’s rising culinary destination.

Forks & Friends Digital Guide: https://www.travelmedford.org/forksfriendspassport