Cocorico

"My wife and decided to dine here due to its proximity to our hotel. We’re so glad we did!Absolutely wonderful experience with great food and service! We arrived and were seated very promptly at a very cozy and private table for two. Throughout the night, the staff was well attentive, pleasant and polite. For the meal, our orders came promptly. We had the Calamari steak appetizer and it was sublime. Incredibly tender and flavorful, I had to ask how they prepared it. Entree, I enjoyed the burger and fries. It was juicy and well seasoned. A great burger that I was well pleased with. The fries were thinner, which is something I enjoy. My wife had the Mushroom Bolognese and found it a perfect blend of creaminess and tomato freshness. We ended the night with their lemon cheesecake to which my wife said was exactly what she wants in a cheesecake. The berry sauce was delightful, the fresh berries were sweet, and the balance of lemon curd was perfect. Everything could be tasted in each bite and we personally enjoyed how it wasn’t too sweet. If you’re in the area, do yourself a favor and dine here."

"Our new favorite restaurant in. Ashland. Excellent food, cocktails, & service! We had the sardine frisee salad, deviled eggs, & pork chop. My only suggestion would be more veggies with the main. It seems they're used mostly as a garnish. But, I love veggies more than the average person. Met one of the owners, she was very nice. All the staff was extremely friendly & helpful. Oh, & we had Marion Berry pie for dessert, w/ house made ice cream! A+ on everything!"

"What a gem! Everything was 10/10: food, service, ambiance, cocktails, dessert, (company, if I may say so myself). I always love finding great restaurants in Southern Oregon, and Ashland needed something young but elevated - Cocorico is just that! It was a full house when we went on a Thursday night. I recommend making a reservation. We sat on the back covered patio which was just the right mix of indoor/outdoor. Their website made it sound like the patio would be loud, but we found it just right- energetic but not blaring loud. I went with a majority vegetarian party and there were so many options to choose from, which we find is a rarity at nice dinner spots. All the flavors were incredible. Their menu looks seasonal so get these while you still can, a selection of favorites from the night: - Shishito peppers - so simple, so good - Deviled eggs - amazing flavor and presentation with crunchy chips! - Smoked sardine salad - the salty, sweet, crunchiness was perfection and incredibly unique - Fried corn - a unique take that was a creamy spicy flavor bomb! - Braised lamb - fall off the bone, decadent - Chicken - one of the best roast chickens Ive ever had, in a super flavorful sauce with crispy potatoes - Summer campanelle pasta - vegetarian, creamy corn sauce, was everyone’s favorite item from dinner in terms of flavor - Chickpea tagine with halloumi - also delicious, vegan except for the cheese (which we wish there were 2 slices of instead of 1) - Creme brulee - classic and a perfect end Not to mention their cocktail menu was fabulous! I tried two gin cocktails, the one with yellow chartreuse (recommended by the waitress) was a winner; refreshingly sour with just the right amount of sweetness. The creme de violet one was also tasty (and boozy!). The rest of my damily had a variety of beers they all enjoyed (included Athletic’s non alcoholic beer!). The hostess, waiter, and wait staff were very friendly and engaging. They took time to come over and talk to us throughout the night, make sure we were enjoying ourselves and the food. It was a nice added touch you don’t see very often. My family decided this will be the restaurant we go to for all future occasions: birthdays, anniversaries, etc. So do yourself a favor and check them out!"

"This restaurant has a really great atmosphere and décor, and we had a pleasant dinner in a little covered outdoor courtyard. The menu has very solid options to suit any tastebuds, even though it looks a little small at first glance. We ordered the garden salad, warm beets, and halibut, and all of the dishes were very fresh and expertly prepared, although the fish was slightly over salted. We did wish that the portions were a bit larger (I was still hungry after the meal) — the prices are what I would expect from NYC or San Francisco rather than a small town in Oregon."

"One of the best dining experiences I’ve had and hands down one of the most consistently impressive meals I’ve had across ever dish ordered. Front of house were attentive and friendly. We felt welcomed from the moment we stepped through the door. A++ staff!! We had: - deviled eggs - olives - burrata - asparagus - garlic bread (wow) - bolognese The Paper Plane cocktail was fantastic."