My wife and I are retired travel writers (Frommers, Best Places) and have been to Amuse on 3 different visits to the Shakespeare Festival. On every occasion both the food and service were superb. Amuse would be considered a 3 to 4-star restaurant in Sacramento, Tahoe, the Bay Area, or the Napa Valley, the areas we are most familiar with.... more

This was the #1 rated restaurant on a list I read written by the owner of the Lithia Springs Inn. It is very, very good. The food is comparable to any 4-5 star restaurant in a major city. I had a seared salmon over lentils and mashed potatoes that was out of this world. I also had the huckleberry cobbler... more

Maybe at one time this was a good restaurant, but our evening there was a huge disappointment. We were seated in a stuffy little featureless room, the food was mediocre to just plain bad, the service was quick but impatient, and downright huffy. The prices were high, and when there are so many really good restaurants in Ashland, we felt... more

Amuse provides excellent food in a charming atmosphere. The restaurant is intimate yet the tables are arranged as to provide maximum privacy. The service is attentive and knowledgeable. The menu provides a fresh array of Northwest specialties without relying upon the typical fare. We enjoyed a flavorful meal that began with a potato, leek and sweet corn puree, mixed greens... more

Having been to Ashland many times over the years, and eaten in most of the restaurants in town, I can say that Amuse would probably receive our vote as best restaurant in Ashland. It is very convenient to the play venues (a walk of 2-3 blocks), which is a plus. They have a great wine list, a little pricey, but... more

Amuse is at the top of our list when it comes to the Best of Ashland. Since the day they opened, the couple that owns and cooks here has done everything imaginable to make this a truly extraordinary experience. As a case in point of the quality: most of the wait staff has been there for years. That's unusual in... more

We dined here late in the evening and were seated at a table in the back of the dining room. The ambiance is very nice, romantic and there is also a patio out in the back where you can dine. We started with the Carrot Soup with Creme Fraiche which was excellent, my husband had the Prawn appetizer which he... more

Excellent food, good service, and prices that reflect it. One of our top choices- we come every year, but I prefer Cucina Biazzi. more

As a local, we save this restaurant for favored company and most important occasions. Food is always excellent and wait staff professional. Atmosphere is romantic, intimate, urban chic. more