As you drive through Siskiyou, one of the first things you’ll notice is the beautiful farmland throughout the region. Siskiyou is full of family-owned and operated farms featuring fruits, vegetables, honey, eggs, free-range and grass-fed meat and poultry. Our local farmers fuel many of our local restaurants. Here are a few of our favorites.
Café Maddalena
Talk about a local treasure, Café Maddalena in Dunsmuir is one Siskiyou’s best kept secrets. Their menu includes locally sourced and imported ingredients including fresh Mediterranean cuisine, with flavors from Spain, France, Italy and North Africa. The bistro’s warm ambiance make it a favorite destination for locals and tourists alike.
*Café Maddalena typically takes a short winter break, but don’t worry! Their delicious greens, meats, and superb wine will be available again starting February 14!
M5 – Five Marys Burgerhouse, Bar & Grill
Make your way to M5 – Five Marys Burgerhouse, Bar & Grill in Fort Jones for the ultimate farm-to-table experience. The new restaurant serves locally raised beef, pork, and lamb directly from their family farm, which is just five minutes down the road. Their exceptional meat is already drawing visitors from near and far. We can’t get enough of their steak dinner.
Lily’s Restaurant
Lilys Restaurant in Mount Shasta is known as a destination restaurant. Visitors travel from all over and make a point to stop at Lily’s to enjoy fine dining in a cottage setting. Their farm-to-table concept includes fresh and organic ingredients. Try one of their benedicts, which comes with herb-roasted potatoes. We are already salivating!
Yaks On The 5
Yaks On The 5 is one of Siskiyou’s hidden gems and one of our favorite eateries in Dunsmuir. Known for their handcrafted foods, award winning microbrews, and world famous sticky buns, Yaks On The 5 is all about serving locally grown and raised food products. Their hamburger meat comes from nearby Prather Ranch. Our favorite is the Cilantro Bomb Burger.
Denny Bar Restaurant and Distillery
Locally owned Denny Bar Company is a restaurant and distillery that offers great food and distillery tours. They feature locally-raised meats as well as locally-raised seasonal fruits and vegetables. Their modern atmosphere has earned the restaurant a reputation as one of the best foodie destinations in Siskiyou. They also feature tasty seasonal cocktails that are often designed to pair with the food.
Break the chain and eat local in Siskiyou! Book your trip today and taste the flavors of our farm-to-table lifestyle.
