A contemporary oceanfront compound in Port Orford featuring a luxury loft, a fine-dining restaurant, and a world-class art gallery.
Redfish is a contemporary coastal compound in Port Orford, conceived and built in 2010 by glass artist Chris Hawthorne and his brother Greg Hawthorne. Far from a standard motel, the property is a multi-sensory destination that combines a world-class art gallery, an acclaimed fine-dining restaurant, and an exclusive, ultra-luxury guest suite known as the Redfish Loft. Perched on the bluffs directly above the beach, the building was designed to maximize views of Battle Rock and the working harbor of Port Orford. The heart of the lodging experience is the Loft itself, a single, sleekly designed, one-bedroom apartment that sits directly above the restaurant. With floor-to-ceiling windows and a private slate balcony, the space places guests as close to the Pacific waves as physically possible on this stretch of the Southern Oregon Coast.
Inside the Redfish Loft, the design is modern and minimalist, featuring a California king bed, a plush leather sectional, and a contemporary gas fireplace that provides dry, cozy heat year-round. The bathroom is a highlight, equipped with a deep soaking tub positioned specifically so guests can look out over the ocean while they bathe. Directly below the suite, Redfish restaurant serves French-inspired Pacific Northwest cuisine. Chef Brian Munford and his team curate a menu that features fresh, locally caught seafood, including sablefish with handmade udon noodles in miso broth, fresh oyster shooters with pickled brine, and Pacific Rogue Wagyu beef burgers. Sharing the oceanfront property is the Hawthorne Gallery, a light-filled space showcasing contemporary sculptures, paintings, glasswork, and jewelry by more than 25 artists, including 10 members of the multi-generational Hawthorne family.
For travelers seeking a different kind of seclusion, the Hawthorne family also offers the Redfish Rocks Villas, a pair of modern bungalows located nearby in a quiet, ten-acre forest of Douglas fir, Sitka spruce, and Port Orford cedar. Known as the Blue and Green villas, these cabins feature heated bathroom floors, private terraces, stone fireplaces, and deep soaking tubs, offering sweeping views of the Port Orford Heads and the ocean. Whether staying in the oceanfront Loft or the forested villas, guests are just a short walk from the historic Port of Port Orford, where commercial fishing boats are lifted in and out of the water by massive cranes. The entire property serves as an intimate basecamp for exploring the rugged southern coast, combining high-end design, fine art, and exceptional dining in Oregon's sunniest microclimate.
Book your dinner reservations at Redfish well in advance, and coordinate your check-in with the gallery hours next door, where the staff will personally walk you up to the Loft.
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