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WH A T ' S N E W
WHAT'S NEW

NEW 66 SMOKEHOUSE BBQ RESTAURANT
FLAVOR, FUN, COMMUNITY FOCUS FOR ASHLAND AREA

new restaurant is bringing something special to the Ashland area – mouthwatering, tasty BBQ
Riverfront Dining A served with exceptional service and stunning views. 66 Smokehouse BBQ offers upscale taste
at its Best! and quality in a casual eating setting with a focus on delicious food, menu options for a variety of
tastes, and a strong community connection. Located on Highway 66, 30 miles outside Ashland
at the Greensprings Inn, the restaurant borders the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument and
offers unmatched views of the forest with both outdoor and indoor seating options.

66 Smokehouse BBQ features five smoked and BBQ meats sourced from Oregon farms includ-
ing beef ribs, pork baby back ribs, chicken, and tri-tip, with a variety of tasty side dishes. The
menu also offers burgers, fried chicken, and lasagna. Friday evenings feature a special rotisserie Pictured: Lisa Birnbaum, Amy Lizardo, and Ensemble.
smoked prime rib from 5 - 8 p.m. Diners and walk-ins can visit the full coffee bar or, for a Photo by Jenny Graham.
sweet treat, try one of 12 flavors of ice cream, all from local dairies. Coming soon is homemade,
freshly baked pie.

For guests seeking non-meat options, they offer a vegetarian garden burger and a Beyond
Meat® vegan burger with vegan bun, vegan mayo, and a smoked gouda vegan cheese. Vegan
vegetable soup or a hearty garden salad are also available.

Breakfast selections include eggs, bacon and hash browns, sweet and savory waffles and pan-
cakes, or hearty options like Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs, served 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. daily.

Owner and Hyatt Lake resident Michael O’Brien wanted to bring something new and different
to the area, while supporting the local community and residents. “The staff is the heart of this
restaurant, so I want to make sure they are taken care of,” he says. (Positions start at $17- $20/
hour and employees participate in profit sharing.) “They deserve fair compensation.”

“Great food. Great people. Best on West coast, I'm from Kansas City. Enough said.” – reviewer
Charles H. via Google

O’Brien sponsors various fundraisers donating 10% of their sales on fundraiser weekends, also
accepting cash donations from patrons and round-ups on in-person and online orders. The res-
taurant offers special discounts for first responders, active-duty military, veterans, and teachers.
971 SE 6TH STREET “Our commitment to the community is critical to our success,” adds O’Brien. “We also get so
GRANTS PASS, OR 97526 many visitors who love this area as much as we do. I want all of our diners to feel like they are
family and that this is a great representation of what the Ashland area is all about – great food,
great people, and the most beautiful scenery anywhere in the world.” Learn more at
WWW.TAPROCK.COM
www.66smokehousebbq.com osfashland.org/itschristmascarol2022

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