Highest-rated restaurants in Medford by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Medford, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#30. The Great Outdoor Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2780 East Barnett Road Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, American
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Downtown Ordaz's Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 33 South Riverside Ave. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#28. El Molcajete Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (522 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1789 Stewart Ave. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Medford Food Co-op
- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 945 South Riverside Ave. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Grocery, Health Markets, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#26. NAMASTE Indian Restaurant - Medford
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 35 North Central Ave. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Tacos Michel Green Food Truck
- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 724 South Central Ave. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Crackin' & Stackin'
- Rating: 4.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 215 East Jackson St. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Peruvian Point
- Rating: 4.5/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2780 East Barnett Road Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Peruvian
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Blue Fish
- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2382 West Main St. Ste F & G Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Hawaiian, Seafood, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Orchid Gardens
- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 2392 North Pacific Hwy Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Chinese, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Burger Spot
- Rating: 4.5/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 317 East Main St. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Burgers, American, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#19. All Smoked Out BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 325 South Riverside Ave. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Barbeque, Caterers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Hiro Sushi
- Rating: 4.5/5 (251 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3613 Aviation Way Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Korean
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Pupusa's Truck
- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2830 Crater Lake Hwy Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Salvadoran, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Chen's Family Dish
- Rating: 4.5/5 (101 reviews)
- Address: 718 South Riverside Ave. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Chinese, Noodles, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Maguey Cocina y Tequilas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2041 Robert Road Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Oregon Mountain Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 930 North Phoenix Road Ste 104 Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Decant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (95 reviews)
- Address: 1108 East Main St. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Desserts, New American, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Hidden Door Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (322 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1263 North Riverside Ave. Ste 4 Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Mediterranean, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Puerto Vallarta
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 4041 Crater Lake Ave. Ste F Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#10. BBQ HOUSE
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1320 West Main St. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Rooted Eat More Plants
- Rating: 4.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1325 Center Drive Ste 108 Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Salad, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Blue Royal Indian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 970 North Phoenix Road Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Wok Star Food Truck
- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2901 Doctors Park Drive Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Over Easy
- Rating: 4.5/5 (244 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 21 North Bartlett St. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Kin Thai
- Rating: 5.0/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 207 West 8th St. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Victory Dogs
- Rating: 5.0/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1330 Popular Drive Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Street Vendors, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Las Margaritas Bar & Grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 1361 Center Drive Ste 106 Medford, Oregon
- Categories: New Mexican Cuisine, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Tekkamaki Sushi
- Rating: 5.0/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2105 Roberts Road Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Al's Mediterranean Food
- Rating: 5.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 812 South Riverside Ave. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.