A seasonal, open-air spot serving slow-smoked barbecue, house-made sides, and the signature sauces that started it all, all enjoyed in a laid-back setting made for good food and good company.

Barbecue Done Right in the Heart of Ashland

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Where the Flavor Started

The Slow Burn outdoor café brings our small-batch sauces to life. Set right here in the heart of downtown Ashland, we focus on honest barbecue: slow-smoked meats, rotating specials, and sides made with the same care and flavor behind every bottle of Slow Burn.

Whether you’re grabbing lunch in the sunshine, stopping by on a weekend drive, or trying Slow Burn for the first time, this is the place to taste our food fresh off the pit.

• There's now good BBQ in the Rogue Valley

• There's now good BBQ in the Rogue Valley

Slow Burn is more than a place to eat — it’s a piece of the Rogue Valley. From Ashland locals to visitors passing through, our restaurant brings people together over real smoke, bold flavor, and the kind of food that feels like home.

 

Hours and Location

10 Water St. , Ashland, OR


Monday - Thursday: 7am-8pm
Friday - Saturday: 7am-8:30pm

Love the flavor? Bring it home.

Grab a bottle of your favorite Slow Burn sauce and recreate the experience in your own kitchen.

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