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Geppetto's Restaurant

(42 Reviews)

345 East Main Street, Ashland, OR 97520

Phone:541-482-1138

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Business Hours:

MON:

8:00 am

Midnight

TUE:

8:00 am

Midnight

WED:

8:00 am

Midnight

THU:

8:00 am

Midnight

FRI:

8:00 am

Midnight

SAT:

8:00 am

Midnight

SUN:

8:00 am

Midnight

Alcohol Served: Beer; Wine; Liquor

Attire: Casual attire.

Catering: Yes, mostly for weddings.

Location: We are located next to the Beau Club.

Meals: We serve appetizers, bar/pub food, and breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals. Our specialties include Wantons and Eggplant Burgers.

Outdoor Dining: Yes.

Payment Accepted: Cash; Check; Visa; MasterCard; Discover Card

Private Rooms: Yes, about 20 seats.

Reservation Policy: Reservations are not required.

Smoking: We have a no smoking policy.

Take Out: Take out service is available.

Transportation / Parking: On-site parking is not available.

Year Established: 1977

About Us:

Ashland tradition with a local, fresh, uniquely organic food menu.

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REVIEWER RATING:

rated on: 06/27/2010

New owners make big changes.

Pros: Value, location, quality, & service.

Cons: Decor could use some upgrading.

"They've made drastic changes across the board. I am very impressed over all. I didn't want to eat there anymore but I stopped in at the request of my wife (kicking and screaming) and found it delightful and homely feeling."

REVIEWER RATING:

rated on: 06/27/2010

Try it again

Pros: Better food and staff...

"Geppettos did change hands..... It is so much better without the rude wait staff and the food is a lot better... Why not try it out for yourself.. You will be happy...I have been going there for over 10 years, and this is a wonderful change.. Keep up the good work..."

REVIEWER RATING:

rated on: 06/13/2010

Friendly and great burgers

"Absolutely the best burger basket in town. Fresh meat with great flavor, a crisp leaf lettuce, toasted bun--mmmm. And the fries are amazing. Quite a value, too. The staff are friendly and hometown."

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rated on: 04/13/2010

~EXCELLENT~

Pros: Mmmm, Mmmm, Good!

Cons: Good things come to those who wait!

"I've been dining at Geppetto's for over 10 years now and have to say, the make the BEST eggplant parmesan and eggs benedict (REAL Hollandiase Sauce) I've ever had. Fresh, delicious, and priced just right! The service can be a little slow but that's to be expected when everything's home made. ~NoCityGirl~"

REVIEWER RATING:

rated on: 12/18/2009

Diverse menu, great food, friendly service

Pros: nice people, good location, nice variety, all meals

Cons: seatings just a tad tight and could be more comfortable (no biggy)

"Everything from diner style breakfasts to gourmet soups, pasta and entrees"

REVIEWER RATING:

rated on: 11/24/2009

a restaurant ?

Pros: location, ambiance, old shool ashland

Cons: ......better not say here.

"this place just switched hands...hopefully they do better this time and upgrade their game or bring it up to what used to be.
for now i wont recomend this place."

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rated on: 09/29/2009

Good food

Pros: Fun, comfortable atmosphere

Cons: priced too high

"Surprisingly fresh and interesting menu items."

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rated on: 09/29/2009

Bad and getting worse!

"This place has been in decline for over a decade. The service is known all over town to be horrid! Frankly, I have never had a decent meal there. "

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rated on: 09/29/2009

worst fallen restaurant

Pros: funk

Cons: "food" for the price

"used to be A Destination Place in ash town...

the place its one of the funkiest true ashland restaurant, i give it that. the food gets worst and worst with every new student cheff that goes trough the kitchen.
sorry 5 stars raters, it just does not cut it."

REVIEWER RATING:

rated on: 09/29/2009

Ranger

"Commenting as a long time resident and customer. This place really needs an all around upgrade. Food and Decor. Quality and service is sooooooo spotty. One time it's passable the next it's poor at best. Too many other Great places in Ashland to bother going in anymore."

REVIEWER RATING:

rated on: 09/15/2009

Out of Touch

Pros: Local people work here.

Cons: Owner's rants, quality of food

"I LOVED this place 30 years ago, but would not recommend it to anyone now."

REVIEWER RATING:

rated on: 09/15/2009

Ashland Tradition

"One of Ashlands best family owned resturants. Good quality clean food. I read a review that compared it to Olive Garden.... Sorry it is not a fast food chain and I hope they never aspire to dip to that standard. I travel all over the valley in business and Geppettos has always been a favorite of mine for many years. I have NEVER had a bad meal or service there.... Please Keep up the Great work !!!"

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rated on: 09/14/2009

beyond un- acceptable

Pros: absolutely none

Cons: you name it

"the food has been worse and worse and the prices keep increasing over the last 10 years "

REVIEWER RATING:

rated on: 06/01/2009

An Ashland original, long in the tooth/

"30 years ago Gepetto's was an Ashland original. Unfortunately, originals need to adapt and change or die. They fail to satisfy in quality, preparation, service and price. There are many great restaurants in Ashland. Unfortunately, Gepetto's is no longer one of them. "

REVIEWER RATING:

rated on: 06/01/2009

beef medallions

"Wow! We had a local vacation the other night. We shared the best dinner at Geppetto's; we had beef medallions and everything was perfect! They catered to our fun evening after hearing we were having our vacation at home. Thank you! Great dinner, great service!"

REVIEWER RATING:

rated on: 05/28/2009

old school

Pros: a place to be yourself

Cons: sometimes slow

"geppettos is one of the last mom and pop cafes in ashland...it's not perfect but it's comfortable and good! where else can you sit at a counter, read the local paper,talk to locals, and drink coffee...."

REVIEWER RATING:

rated on: 05/27/2009

service is horrible.

Pros: Its next to the Beau Club which has fantastic bartenders.

Cons: i wont eat there anymore

"I guess its appropriate to berate your staff in front of customers when all they ask for was some more bread. "

REVIEWER RATING:

rated on: 05/26/2009

Not the same

"Kind of sad really. That's the place my husband and I went to on our wedding day 30 years ago. Service was fine, but food was pretty disappointing. I miss the good fries."

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rated on: 05/26/2009

Geppetto's sucks

"We had stuffed mushrooms that were so awful, they were returned without a discount, only a shrug. I'll never eat there again. Overpriced, dirty, and crappy food."

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rated on: 05/22/2009

Food I can handle but dirt, no way!

Pros: Nostagalia factor

Cons: Dirty, poor food

"Sadly, Geppetto's food has gone downhill dramatically in the last couple of years. We used to love their french fries and won tons, but the last time we ate the food was just passable. That I can handle. But the place was DIRTY! Windows smudged with dead insects on the sill, floor under the table was sticky and the bathroom needed some work too. Over the 30 years of living in the south end of the valley, Geppettos has been one of our family's favorite restarants and it saddens me to see it get awful."

REVIEWER RATING:

rated on: 05/21/2009

Huge disappointment

" One of my favorite restaurants for the past 25 yrs. & what I loved about it is sliding away. Food quality not as good anymore, expensive before & felt worth it, not now.
Tiresome waitpeople, dysfunctional even...please get some new people & treat them better than what I've witnessed in the past couple of yrs. there."

REVIEWER RATING:

rated on: 05/15/2009

one of our favorites!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pros: BREAKFAST, lunch, dinner, coffee, appetizers, desserts

Cons: dark if you don't have a window

"a few years ago, they changed the variety of potato for their French Fries. There was a HUGE difference (negative). I'm not sure WHY they thought they needed to switch potatoes. Bummer! However,
I have had only a few other items that weren't superb! You really can't go there if you are truly in a hurry, but if time isn't pressing, it is one of our favorites! They do breakfast (egg dishes) several cuts above anyone else!"

REVIEWER RATING:

rated on: 05/13/2009

Geppetto's has sunk to the bottom of my list

" The food is just not very good there anymore. Wait people are just plain weird & "in your face." When they do get a good wait person, the old timers treat them like crap & they are forced to leave. Used to be my favorite place, now I never go there."

REVIEWER RATING:

rated on: 05/13/2009

gepettos

"Last time I was at Gepettos we were served the wrong entree, a stuffed baked potato that was reheated and old and the service was terrible. Will never go there again. I even had to ask for a discount when the wrong item was served!"

REVIEWER RATING:

rated on: 05/08/2009

Changed, but not for the better

Cons: Boring and Forgettable

"Although mediocrity is not a goal to strive for, it is one Geppetto's has achieved.

The changes made in the past few years have not enhanced the dining experience at this establishment. They have detracted from the experience.
"

REVIEWER RATING:

rated on: 05/08/2009

I Adore Geppettos

"Even my 12 year old son asked us to drive from Central Point to Ashland so he could have his birthday dinner at Geppettos. I love the atmosphere and the food is fantastic! It's refreshing to find a unique place to eat with healthy offerings."

REVIEWER RATING:

rated on: 05/01/2009

Terrible for the price

Pros: I didn't starve that day

Cons: see review

"Breakfast is overpriced, spartan, ungarnished, bland, expensive. Need more be said."

REVIEWER RATING:

rated on: 04/09/2009

not the same quality

"The quality of the food has been going downhill for years. Greasy, no love, high prices. The eggplant burger may be good but I can make my own at home for a lot less. "

REVIEWER RATING:

rated on: 04/02/2009

Vendetta? Sounds like it.

Pros: laid-back atmosphere, quality ingredients, "real food."

Cons: none that come to mind

"It does begin to sound as if the all the bad reviews here are coming from one or two people with some bone to pick with Geppetto's. Their descriptions bear no resemblance to the place I've known and loved since its inception (no, I'm not the owner, and I'm not connected to the business in any way). I still eat there regularly - if it had declined as much as some folks say, I surely would have noticed. It's funky and laid back and not everybody's cup of tea, but it's always been that way, and its still the best "real food" in town. If you want junk food or high cuisine, go someplace where they specialize in those."

REVIEWER RATING:

rated on: 03/30/2009

really mediocre

"I used to eat there a lot in the old days (20-15 years ago) but it the food became really inconsistent and then just bad and the prices kept going up. Too many other good choices."

REVIEWER RATING:

rated on: 03/29/2009

gepetto's is alright.

Pros: it's not olive garden

Cons: it's not great, it's just OK

"Even a mediocre meal from Gepetto's is better than crummy microwaved junk from a chain restaurant. just be glad we have Gepetto's and not Olive garden. You know..everything in Ashland is a washed-out version of the old days. Gepetto's could decide to improve if they want to!"

REVIEWER RATING:

rated on: 03/25/2009

Someone obviously has an agenda...

Pros: Still one of my favorite Ashland restaurants

"I think it is pretty obvious that the last two reviews are written by the same person and that person has some sort of agenda or vendetta against Geppetto's... "

REVIEWER RATING:

rated on: 03/22/2009

I like Gepettos

"I eat lunch and dinner here several times a month, and have found the food to be consistently good. They are always willing to substitute veggies for bread, and fill other special food requests. The wait staff has always been very friendly and helpful. This is one of my favorite places to eat in Ashland. I am not employed by nor am I connected with this restaurant in any way.
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REVIEWER RATING:

rated on: 03/17/2009

The food is in the "just okay" to total "hit or miss" and the service...

Pros: local

Cons: food, service

"The service is just bad. We've had the same server everytime we went in. We sat in the back hallway area and had to wait forever both times. Also while serving us he complained the whole time about something or other. The food was just "meh". We do support local but not just for the sake of supporting local. They should still have the burden of creating an enjoyable dining experience. Unfortunately, we've never had that at Gepetto's. "

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rated on: 03/16/2009

Nice server, but....

Pros: I cant think of any

Cons: Theres to many to list

"But the food was deplorable. One of the only meals iv had where i refused to pay. I took one bite and that was it, it was just soo bad! The chef looked like he was just outta high school, seriously he looked to young to be a chef for a sit down restaurant. The kid should be working at a Wendys or a Mcdonalds. Not an Italian restaurant! And yea iv never had fries that greasy! The food is just unforgivably bad "

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rated on: 03/12/2009

One of my favorite Ashland restaurants

Pros: Open late, something for everyone, the eggplant burger

Cons: Gets crowded during tourist season

"After over 20 years eating there its still one of my favorite places to eat in Ashland. And the eggplant burger is still my favorite choice... yum!"

REVIEWER RATING:

rated on: 03/12/2009

Geppetto's Restaurant

Pros: Downtown, easy access walking

Cons: Parking can be a challenge if driving. Park a few blocks away and enjoy Ashland.

"My husband and I have enjoyed Geppetto's since 1983. The atmosphere is relaxed, service is kind and attentive and the food is wonderful! Try the eggplant burger. :o)"

REVIEWER RATING:

rated on: 03/09/2009

It's still very good

Pros: Creative specials

Cons: It's in Ashland hey. Service sometimes

"I've been going there for years and yes sometimes they struggle a little with service but so does every other place. Where else can you get really good food till midnight."

REVIEWER RATING:

rated on: 03/06/2009

love it

"I love geppettos. The food is good, the service a bit slow but hey it's not "fast food". It is a locally owned business and we should support our local places. Try the tofu burger or tofu ruben... You will love it.."

REVIEWER RATING:

rated on: 03/05/2009

what happened???

"Used to have consistent quality, reasonable prices, and acceptable service...now, its consistently worse every time...what is that about?"

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rated on: 01/18/2009

used to be great

Pros: atmosphere

Cons: lost there edge

"My wife and i had been going to this place for 20+ years...always excellent...we thought it was some of the best italian food in the valley,not to mention really good breakfast as well...then the last few times we have been very shocked that the quality has dropped and the waiter(same guy thats been there forever)was rude..we are aware that his personality is a bit powerful...but that is part of the fun...our last meal was just bad!! he said he had 20 tickets ahead of us....thats fine,it was busy??but my pork was so dried out i could'nt eat it,my wifes potato's were dark and greasy....terrible...i thought it was just a bad day...the chef looked like a high school student...but thats beside the point...a $75 ticket + tip later..i was done...third times a charm maybe? nope...disappointed again...we now go across the street 'pasta piati'.."

REVIEWER RATING:

rated on: 01/15/2009

Classic Ashland

Pros: affordable options, consistently great food, location, later hours

Cons: setting/lighting

"Consistently great Ashland fusion food! Affordable, great food and down-to-earth staff, friendly staff! The bolce-dolce is my favorite dessert of all time!"

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