My daughter and I had dinner here based on a co-worker's recommendation to her. We loved it. Great food, service and atmosphere. The tall beautiful bartender was wonderful and I wish I got her name to thank her here. The owner, Ib, came over to see how we liked our meal. Nice touch! We were seated by front window but discovered later they have a very nice patio area in the back. So check it out. See pics of what we ordered and will come back. read more

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What have I been thinking!!!! How did I forget about this place ...for so many years!!! This place is phenomenal!!! Was visiting this weekend ..ate dinner at the bar...and had a delightful time!!! The food ...service ...ambiance....all FIVE STAR!!! Beautifully done folks!!! read more

Cafe Soriah - Desert!!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

We went to celebrate a friend's retirement. We tried the steak Diane, it was great. I like that you could get a half portion of the meat, but full portion of delicious mashed potatoes and veggies. The service was excellent. The only comment was the seating was the junction of the kitchen and patio, a little noisy and not great for conversation. Otherwise, a great evening. read more

Classic Soriah evening! Food was perfect, vino was perfect and ambiance was as well. Establishment was spotless and staff most friendly. Worth the stop when in the area. read more

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Excellent food, quiet dining, definitely a date night spot! Service was great. We parked across the street.

Celebrated our 28th anniversary on the 3rd of January! Great food and great service! After an 8 yr hiatus in Texas, this was a delight!

The service was good, and the atmosphere was lovely. Let me say it was a group of 12 people event. I practice a plant based diet. The only option was a curry of undercooked, bland, mostly potato curry over rice. The rice wasn't mentioned on the menu. I don't eat rice. On top of it's relatively unappealing appearance I was charged $28. Extremely disappointing. read more

After the debacle of graduation being postponed, which effectively made our original reservation impossible to keep, the restaurant stayed open to accommodate us so we could celebrate our graduate. Incredible kindness and wonderful staff who served us wonderful food! read more

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Incredible dinner with family! Walked in and promptly seated and greeted by our server EJ, who was awesome and knowledgeable. Gave great drink and meal recommendations. Started and shated a beet salad, perfectly fried calamari and a bottle of local wine. Ordered Steak Diane, salmon and two lamb dishes, all exceptional. Desserts were perfect and closed with a Spanish coffee. Highly recommend to anyone looking for fine dining experience and super service. We will be back! read more

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The waitstaff is very kind and friendly, but the food is getting worse since my last experience, which was already not great. (I returned to spend a gift card.) This is just NOT a place for vegetarians. The glowing reviews must all be for meat dishes. Meat eaters skip this review, vegetarians read on... Cocktails were tasty. I got the baby trio because neither of the two vegetarian entrées looked appealing to me, as neither was middle eastern (a Hungarian dish and Indian potatoes... because the chef can't think of a Middle Eastern vegetarian main?) Baba ghanoush tasted like pure tahini with no salt. I asked for salt and lemon and after squeezing a quarter of a lemon and salting it abundantly, it tasted much better. Homemade pickles are great. Hummus was OK (I still think they make it from canned chickpeas, as it's chunky in texture). The weirdest thing was the dolmas-- they arrived uncooked. Rice that was underdone wrapped inside a grape leaf with no simmering in the sauce, like someone forgot a step. I decided to be annoying and let the waiter know, and he brought them back and they cooked some for me... for a few minutes. (Dolmas are supposed to be simmered for close to an hour on low heat in an olive oil and lemon sauce-- you don't just wrap it in a grape leaf and serve it. Try the dolmas at Cappella's grocery--they are right on.) The rice inside tasted overwhelmingly of dried oregano. I'm sorry to get into such detail and seem like a jerk, but this is an upscale place that charges $$$ and they just don't put any care into seasoning their vegetarian food. Taste these things first before putting them on a plate. And please come up with an interesting main dish for vegetarians. Isn't fine dining about innovation? read more

I realized I hadn't reviewed Soriah recently. We've been more recently than Nov 2022! And we always enjoy going for a nice dinner. We went last night and had our goat cheese salad (again; our favorite!), and the Chicken Casablanca. The salad was as good as always and the Chicken Casablanca was as well. After a while, we've had many items on the menu and have NEVER been disappointed. Paired with a glass of Broadley Pinot Noir (a fuller-bodied Pinot, which we like). Beautiful weather and we sat on the back patio. An all-around wonderful evening. Again. read more

Great interesting food, and a wonderful nice patio setting. We got to watch Ib cook the specials!!

Quaint restaurant Service stellar ambiance is great for intimate special dinner or a family affair Two different sides resulting a different vibe Food is amazing! Worth the extra $$'s read more

Appetizer review. I've had all but one on the current menu, and the beet salad. Pleasantly surprised that I have never been here before now. I guess I should have known it was good considering, but always stayed away due to it being so busy. Busy it is for good reason. Fast, friendly, fresh, tasty. read more

I had the scallops (special) and they were great. You have to park on the street. The ambiance on the outdoor patio is lovely. Service was good. I love the white tablecloths. I will go back. read more

Just spectacular. The food here is quality. Every bite full of flavor and full of love. The desert platter is impressive. The ambiance and service are enjoyable. I liked seeing local art on the walls. The front room seems a little more casual, and the back room a little more upscale. The bar area is small. In the past I have come for apps and cocktails and the flaming coffee drink looks really good! The cocktails are very unique and tasty. The wine list is simple with a great selection. It was fun seeing the owner in the dining room preparing the steak Diane to order. This is definitely a date night worthy restaurant. Definitely worth the buck you pay. read more

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Just had some friends in town and decided it had been too long. What a great evening at Cafe Soriah! Service here is outstanding starting when trying to get a reservation right through desserts. My wife called and received a prompt call back and was able to take care of us with last minute notice. The meal started with calamari and Caesar salad with some really nice cocktails. Chef Ib was indeed at the table side preparing steak Diane that was incredible! Our waiter was spot on just made the whole experience better. The outside patio was perfect on this 80' Eugene day. read more

Cafe Soriah - Mediterranean Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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I was visiting my daughter in Eugene and we had the most wonderful meal and experience. I will definitely be back soon! The food was fantastic, ambience amazing and the service was spot on. Just a gem of a restaurant and chef! read more

One of the only places in Eugene where I feel like I need to dress up, in a good way. We especially enjoyed the hummus appetizer (baby trio) and drinks. The entrees were solid, but a little spendy. Next time, we might just do drinks and small plates. read more

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FANTASTIC! What can I say more than that. We arrived without a reservation on a Saturday night, and our host found a seat for us. I had read a review and this is what drew us to the place. I ordered a cocktail that was perfect and then my wife and I split a Caesar salad. It was perfect. She ordered the prawns and I the rib-eye steak. Both were cooked to perfection. The portions were perfect and not too pricey. When we come back to Eugene we will definitely come here. read more

One of those places that withstands the test of time. Classic Mediterranean dishes with a NW flair. However they are famous for their margarita which was really good. My mom and I shared the Baby Trio with baba ganoush which had tons of flavor, hummus that was super smooth, fresh dolmades and pickled vegetables. We also shared the Lamb Tagine that was delicious. Full of spices and cooked until it was melt in your mouth texture. The only thing I didn't entirely love was the side of vegetables. They were fine but paled somewhat in comparison to everything else. Nice wine and cocktail list and a comfortable bar. read more

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Great experience top to bottom. I wish I had taken more pictures. I would describe the menu as pan-Mediterranean fusion, but in this instance I don't use "fusion" as a pejorative. Rather, these are Middle Eastern flavors optimized for the Western palette. We had dinner with my in laws. We started off with calamari and a baked feta dish. The appetizers were solid, but I wouldn't call them innovative. The main course was a different story. My curried prawns were a balanced mix of curry flavor, tomato, and savory mushrooms. My wife's mushroom goulash had a stroganoff texture but was heavy on dill flavor, served over tagliatelle. Father in law's lamb tagine was excellent, cinnamon and raisin, tender lamb chunks. Wasn't crazy about mother in law's curried eggplant. I'm usually don't pay too much attention to the dessert menu, but this is where our dinner really passed into 5-stars territory. I love how they bring around a tray with all the desserts available so that you can visualize your sweet treat. The rice pudding was one of the best desserts I've ever had in a restaurant. Cardamom, orange zest, pistachios crumbled on top, served chilled. The pecan pie was great, as was the sponge cake with cardamom and syrup. All in all, this has been my favorite Eugene meal so far. From what I understand their menu changes often with lots of specials. I'd definitely come back. read more

Cafe Soriah - Curried Prawns - Mediterranean Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Where is the 6 star button. This classy place can hardly be called a cafe. It's upscale and Ibrahim is a class act. The service was outstanding. Wait staff were all very attentive and knowledgeable. Had the steak Dianne which was most like the best steak I have ever eaten. The price is a bit high but if you are looking for a special night out, this is the place. read more

Soriah never disappoints! This has been such a special place for many anniversary's and birthdays. Best calamari in town. Steak Diane is simply the best! And seeing Ib cooking or just talking with his guests always creates a special touch to the evening! read more

The service here is very good. The ambiance is great. Its a good place for a date or dinner. I only ever get the Steak Diane. Its one of the best steaks I have ever had. They have candles and tablecloths and cloth napkins. Its one of the nicer places in Eugene read more

We celebrated my daughter's graduation from UO at this restaurant . It was our first time eating at this place and we loved the food and the ambiance. It felt very cozy. Our favorite entree was the steak . read more

Menu online prices do not match in person. $7 dollar dessert (small slice of cake) from a 3star sounds fare but 10$ nope.... Not cool get the ol bait and switch. Manager did nothing but say it should have been changed our mistake. Just hope they revised by now.... read more

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The delicious smells coming from the kitchen instantly had my mouth watering. The menu was full of so many interesting choices, I was having trouble deciding, and then our server told us the specials. The food and service were wonderful read more

I was looking for a covid-safe spot for a weekend double date night. Then I got a notification from Yelp telling me about Cafe Soriah's covered & heated patio. That was all I needed to see and I made a reservation immediately. We ended up having a fantastic dinner. Their bourbon and ginger cocktail was lovely. Kicked off with a couple appetizers -- the calamari and the Mediterranean sampler. Both were fantastic. The calamari might not be on the menu, so remember to ask for it! Everyone loved their entrees -- the rack of lamb, salmon, and snapper special . The side of saffron rice with the meal was so flavorful. Most meat entrees run in the $30 range, the vegetarian ones are closer to $20. We also got a large and delicious Caeser salad ($10) . Make sure to save room for dessert, as there are quite a few options that they will present to you to help you decide. The Mexican chocolate cake did not disappoint! Even though it was below 40 degrees outside, we were comfortable sitting outside with 2 heaters keeping 4 of us nice and toasty. Of course, you'll probably want to have a few layers on as well. Overall we had a great time with delicious food and friendly service. read more

This was a very... interesting experience. I went here with my best friend for a school project on 1/7/25. The idea was to experience a different culture, whether it be food or an activity. I was recommended this place by several people. High quality food, service, and environment. At first, I was very pleased. Hostess was amazing, very polite and friendly. Our server on the other hand, complete opposite. Mind you, we are 18 year old girls. This lady never talked to us with a smile, we felt very uncomfortable the whole time she was with to us. We were unsure of some menu items so we asked some questions. She made us feel like we were dumb. Flat out. We had at least 3 other staff come over to talk with us about food and whatnot. Amazing people, except for our server. On a good note: food was AMAZING. Presentation was incredible. I got the Mediterranean pomegranate molasses drink. I don't even know how to explain it but it was fantastic. Never had anything like it. Definitely recommend! We got the gyros and duck albaloo. As well as the baklava for dessert. So delicious! read more

Wow! This place is just amazing! Our server Alex was super nice and very knowledgeable. We ordered the Baby Trio, Steak Diane and had their chocolate cake for dessert. Great service, great price, great food. read more

Cafe Soriah - Chocolate cake - Mediterranean Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Reasonable parking. Clean interior. Engaging, helpful, prompt staff. Relaxed atmosphere -- excellent for conversation. Menu was substantial; impressive array of desserts. Lamb chops are exquisite; glass of Syrah was too young and firey, lacking depth and rich notes found in reputable Syrahs. This Mediterranean gem is a keeper. read more

Haven't had a dinner out like this in years. We made reservations a few days ahead and were seated promptly at our table. We chose to dine outside. The patio is very quiet and enclosed with a lot of greenery at the sides and over part of the top. Extremely clean; It's a wonderful place to eat. The inside was nice also. Some tables had a window view out to the street. They had one inside table set up for quite a large party of about 15 to 20 people. Our waitress was outstanding. She tended to all of our needs in a very timely manner. We didn't feel rushed either. She explained things perfectly on the menu that we didn't quite understand. She also recommended a drink that I have never heard of, which I tried, and it was delicious. It was a special margarita that was not like the usual. We ordered Calamari, which was not on the menu, but it was a special appetizer. It was done perfectly and was a large portion- enough for three or four people to share as an appetizer. We've had so many people suggest the steak Diane; that we both chose that as our entrée. We were not sorry It was melt in your mouth steak delicious. We watched the owner prepare it; what a chef!!! We had quite a large take home box; but couldn't leave without having cherries jubilee. The serving was enough for 3-4 to share. The evening was perfect. We live almost 2 hours from Eugene; but we will be back. Gotta ck out the rest of the menu! read more

Such a great find when our only criteria was 'walking distance from our Air BnB.' The ambiance is casual but intimate, our server knowledgeable and perfectly attentive, and our dinner choices were both delicious. Also appreciated the reasonable, but nice selections on the wine list and the custom cocktails sounded yummy. I'll be making the hour drive from home in the near future! read more

Just one of the most delightful spots in Eugene! Wonderful menu, intriguing cocktails, and desserts that just are completely heavenly! Went there with another couple one evening, about a mile hike from our hotel to Soriah and well worth the walk, which left us famished and soon to be completely satiated. Calamari was delish, salads were crisp and cold, steak diane was really perfect. Service was just impeccable, I don't think I felt so cared for at a restaurant EVER. Have some dessert. You won't regret it. read more

Cafe soriah is a must if you've not been here yet. The food has so much flavor. It's so good it'll make you wanna slap yo momma! read more

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Delicious and well balanced meal. It's hard to make a cocktail which is delicious but sippable, but the West Coast nails it. We had the arugula salad to start and the Salmon Du Jour as our entree- well balanced and beautiful flavors in a perfect portion size. Highly recommend! read more

Cafe Soriah - Salmon Du Jour - Mediterranean Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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The drinks were great. The ambience and the service were very good. The food, while plated beautifully, just wasn't quite what we expected. It lacked some seasoning and they didn't have salt or pepper on the tables. we both had a coffee kind of pie for dessert and it really wasn't very good. It tasted like something you'd get out of a frozen box at Safeway. All in all, it wasn't terrible, but I doubt we'll go back again. read more

We selected this restaurant for the late hours, we made reservations for 9:30pm, the restaurant has its own private parking so this was a great start. We were greeted by our host and seated near the back, the tables are setup with china, wine glasses, and tablecloth, in a clean elegant fashion. Bread and butter was brought to our table, the bread was not freshly baked. We started with two classic Caesar salads, and a Spinach with Roasted Beets salad, both fresh and generous. For my main dish I was served a Grilled Ribeye steak, cooked medium for a good juicy tenderness, nicely seasoned, served with mashed potatoes and grilled veggies, nice and still crispy, not soggy and overlooked. My two companies ordered small plates, one with a serving of Souvlaki that are tender beef skewers and Greek yogurt/ cucumber tzatziki dressing on the side, the meat was really tender but slightly low on seasoning, the tzatziki sauce was clearly made with low fat or non-fat greek yogurt (it lacked creaminess). The other small plate was Sambosik, deep fried pastry filled with ground lamb with pine nuts and spices, served with jalapeños salsa tahini lemon sauce (at first, I thought it had too much cumin, but when you add the salsa and lemon sauce it all comes together to a perfect blend of flavors). For dessert we shared a orange creme brûlée, was creamy and delicious. read more

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Really great food and amazing desserts. Call ahead and make a reservation. I can't wait to go back and try some more of their dishes!