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History

Welcome to Ashland's oldest restaurant and first public cocktail lounge.

In 1946 Omer and Hazel Hill personally constructed Omar's Streak & Chicken House on the former Berkeley Hot Springs site, finding numerous mastodon bones during the excavation process. The top caliber experience Omar had gained working with the Harvey railroad houses, the Brown Derby and Savoy Hotel in Hollywood soon established Omar's as one of the premier dining spots in Southern Oregon.

Successors Al and Betty Jo Brown continued the traditions of fine food and friendly, neighborhood bar from the mid-50's to 1973.

In July 1974, Don Mercer, Roller Yondorf and Dave Wiley continued the tradition of fine food and service until 1980 when Bruce Dwight became the third partner (after Dave's departure). The trio remained so until 2001 when Don and Bruce became partners. After Don's retirement in 2004, Bruce James Williams (long-time Omar's Chef) and newcomer Greg Manthe continue the tradition of the fine food and service.

As proprietors we do our utmost to retain the traditions of our predecessors - friendly, comfortable atmosphere, caring service and dependably great food and drink at reasonable prices. You are invited to see and taste why Omar's has served this region during seven decades.

We have been making our customers happy since 1946
That is why if you are not completely satisfied with any of our meals. we will replace it free, guaranteed.

Thank you for dining with us,
Bruce, James, Greg and Staff