The Riffle Restaurant is widely regarded as Merlin's best cafe. Here are some reviews the Riffle Restaurant has received in recently:

By far, our favorite place to eat out, very friendly atmosphere, wonderful food, excellent staff.  Food preparation and presentation is amazing.  Large town style food with a small town smile.  Mike and Sandy Lewis, Merlin, Oregon


One of the best restaurants in the Rogue River valley.  Family oriented and healthy foods prepared daily and presented with pride.  The Riffle is a jewel in the Rogue Valley.  Jennifer Pollman, Grants Pass, Oregon