Let me tell you, I was absolutely blown away by this place. You walk in to beautiful ambiance. Stunning restaurant space that's casual-elegant. The entire menu sounded delicious and it was difficult to decide what I actually wanted. I ordered the soup of the day which was not overly salty but packed with flavor. I opted for the burger and fries. The burger was cooked so well and so delicious that I had to pay compliments to the chef. Every bite was juicy and mouthwatering. Fries were expertly seasoned. Even the pickle on the side packed a nice punch and crunch. The service was top tier. Our waitress was attentive, made sure we had everything we needed including our to go order and we were very pleased. This might be the gem of Syracuse! read more

Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge - Classic Burger - New American Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Had lunch at Phoebe's today and had a luscious seafood sandwich and glass of wine. Our waitress, don't remember her name was lovely, attentive without being over bearing. Service was great The restaurant, as always, has a beautiful feel with the all the plants and lots of character. Wish I could come more often. read more

We were glad to find this cutesy restaurant and had a pretty decent meal nothing over the top. Chicken was nicely cooked and salmon lacked flavor and was a tad bit dry . The dessert was a major disappointment, ordered crème brûlée after asking our server if it was going to be warm or torched . Our server also had a major attitude, possibly having a bad day read more

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Phoebe's was the venue for my bridal shower and it was perfect! If you're looking for a private space with attentive, friendly staff, and an excellent brunch menu - this is it!! The space was so cute, and the guests all enjoyed their experience! Private events here? read more

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Second time in about a month. Eating at the classic bar. Famous fried artichokes and the spinach and sausage soup. Waiting for their yummy burger. read more

Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge - Soup - New American Near Me - Syracuse, New York

My experience at Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge was excellent. The atmosphere is calm, pleasant, and comfortable. The food tasted good, and the coffee was thoroughly enjyable. The staff were polite and friendly, and the service was satisfactory. It is a great place to hang out with friends or family, or simply to spend some time relaxing. I would to visit again if the opportunity arises. read more

Excellent restaurant with character in downtown Syracuse. Very nice ambiance. I just ordered a simple chicken sandwich, but had this pesto mayonnaise that made it amazing. My wife had a stuffed acorn squash that combined a variety of amazing flavors. Service was excellent. For dessert, we had a creme brulee and cheesecake, a great nightcap to a great meal. I highly recommend this place. read more

Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge - Cheesecake - New American Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Love it here! I've come here for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert and always have a great time. Last night we went for dinner and had bread and butter, tea, a burger, salad, salmon and pasta. Everything was amazing and delicious. We sat in the dining room; it was very cozy and had ambient lighting. It was relaxing; our server was very friendly and attentive too. We all loved our food and had a great time. I can't wait to go back and try more food options. read more

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Had a really delicious time at Phoebe's with some colleagues from the university. Our server was helpful with recommendations and steered me toward the sea bass. Great pick! The carrot sambal added a great flavor, miso sauce was decadent, and the fish itself was perfectly cooked. I was also impressed by the grilled bok choy which had char marks and a smoky flavor to match. I wasn't expecting it, given the relaxing atmosphere but they take their food seriously at Phoebe's! read more

Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge - Sea Bass - New American Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Went last week before a play. Service and atmosphere were good. Food was not great - underwhelming and not fresh.

Had lunch at Phoebes this week. I enjoyed a delightful salmon dish. The salmon was cooked to perfection, served over a beet puree and polenta cake, then topped with an Asian slaw. I'm not fond of beets, but this was an amazing meal with a fabulous blend of flavors. Service was attentive and friendly. Great experience! read more

Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge - Grilled salmon over beet puree and polenta on lunch menu. Enjoyed on 12/3/25. - New American Near Me - Syracuse, New York

I've passed by this place for years and finally tried it, wow! I first have to commend our server- absolutely incredible service. The free bread was fresh and came with a lemon dill butter which was to die for. We ordered the watermelon with feta and it was a great, light appetizer that paired really well together. My friend ordered the veggie burger and gave it great reviews. She let me try the chipotle sauce that came on it- AMAZING. It was a better version of chick-fil-a sauce. I ordered the flat iron steak with veggies: I was very happy with the middle of the steak but wish the outside was a tad crispier. Overall it was a good meal and the creme brûlée was incredible to top it off. I really enjoyed this place and will include it in my Syracuse recommendations. read more

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Absolutely recommended -- this restaurant is one of my best memories in Syracuse. During my seven years here, I've been there countless times, and their French onion soup is truly the best. Whenever I felt exhausted or too drained by the cold weather to do anything, I would think of that soup. They change their menu often, and some of my favorites were last summer's salmon with zucchini and a white-wine risotto from a few years ago (I've forgotten what the main dish was, but I still remember the flavor). All the people were always nice and friendly. If I ever get the chance, I'll definitely come back. read more

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Super cute inside and the food is amazing. I had the flatbread with prosciutto and some sort of white soft cheese and my brother had chicken with an orange marmalade. Both meals were fabulous. Very cute quaint restaurant/cafe. Highly recommend if you're in the area. The food is amazing. read more

Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge - Flatbread Pizza Roasted Half Chicken (gluten free) - New American Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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Oh my goodness! A beautiful upscale casual dinner place! Beautiful and cozy inside! Staff was fantastic and super friendly! Drinks were amazing (peach mule and cider tini) and YUMMY! Food was so good I didn't get to take a picture of it, entrees come in half and full portions, half portions are still more than enough to fill you up! Great restaurant to go to! Will definitely be back. - we did need a reservation so definitely book ahead! read more

Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge - New American Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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This restaurant is so cute. This is my second time I have dinner. My first time I was seated at the bar so I was not able to appreciate the beauty of this place. We had the duck dumplings for starters, it was exquisite. My salad and salmon was good too. My parked on the street. It's free after 6:00 pm read more

Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge - New American Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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I've driven by Pheobe's a hundred times on my way to and from work and finally made it in for a meal. I'm so glad I did! It is spacious and beautifully decorated inside with lots of plants and natural light. The service was excellent. I had the French onion soup, spinach artichoke dip, and a Caesar salad and they were all delicious, beautifully prepared and fresh tasting. read more

Great atmosphere. I got the chowder and a hard cider, which were both great. I ate at the bar and got great service. I'll definitely be back! read more

Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge - Chowder and cider at the bar - New American Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Great food! Decent service! Love the ambiance and the food was delicious! My daughter loves their lemonade and Hot chocolate as well.

Food was great, waitress was terrific. I had the Wagu steak speak, accompanied by mashed potatoes and it was great. My wife had the roasted chicken which was also greatly prepared and delicious. Always recommended. read more

This is my third time to Phoebe's and always enjoyable and a treat. Service was impeccable. We started with fried artichoke appetizer which is perfect! A large portion, not at all greasy, lightly fried with a delicious aioli for dipping. My daughter had the rib eye which frankly was the only let down - it was overly fatty and very thin for a rib eye. The duck entree was very good- would've been better if the fat was rendered more and therefore crispier skin but the flavor was delicious, the sauce and juices that seeped into the wild grain rice and vegetable was like a slow cooked au jus and amazing. A drink each, a coffee, and one shared crème brûlée brought the total to $120, money well spent on a fine dining experience. read more

Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge - Duck breast - New American Near Me - Syracuse, New York

We're from Maryland and dine out very frequently. Once in a while we come across a restaurant that manages to get everything right! This place has an excellent and inventive menu and great food. The service ( with Ted our terrific waiter) was perfect. And the surroundings were amazing . All this at great value for the money. read more

If I could give it 4.5 stars, I would, but I'll round up to 5! They have a delightful seasonal menu that brings some excitement to new seasons. My friends and I tend to go back once a season to see what they've cooked up this time. Their cocktails are always delicious. The servers are consistently kind, and the place itself is kinda fancy-ish. I could see it being a great place to go when your parents are in town. I will say, every time I've gone, at least one person at our table has had some minor problem with their dish. It's a bit too expensive for the quantity of food (or to go more than 4x a year) but we love it anyway. Definitely a good place to go as a treat or a celebration. read more

Went to such an amazing bridal shower here. It was the perfect place to throw one. Service was great and I love the aesthetic. The food was exceptional. I feel like catering can go either way with events. We had salad, fruit salad, quiche, bacon, and a French toast casserole that were all delicious. I would have mine here any day! read more

Food has never disappointed at Phoebes. I love that they have half portions which are still generous and very reasonable. My only complaint was I ordered Chardonnay and it was def NOT Chardonnay. I returned but received the same wine the second time (I think it was Sauvignon Blanc) I just drank it but I was disappointed. Otherwise everything else was delicious! read more

A friend and I recently had dinner at Phoebe's upon her suggestion. I have visited the establishment before but it had been many years ago. It's a quaint restaurant near SU and Syracuse stage. She was already seated at the bar when I arrived, we both enjoyed a Prosecco. We had reservations in the Atrium room but decided to eat at the bar. She ordered a salad and I escargot. They were promptly delivered and we ordered entrees Atlantic Salmon for her and Skirted Steak for myself. Both were good I felt like the salmon could have some type of flavoring to bring the dish altogether. The skirted steak was a pleasant meal as well, I enjoyed the garlic sauce that was unique. It didn't have quite the flair that some of the newer downtown restaurants but is a solid oldie but goodie! Also more reasonably priced than some newer competitors. read more

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I didn't take a picture, but stopped in to the lounge for a breakfast sandwich (2 eggs and cheese, plus added bacon) and also got a London fog. I don't eat gluten and the GF bun option was really good (can't always say this!) I sat in the lounge for a couple hours doing some work, and it was such a nice place to sit! I have dined here with friends in the past as well, and I think this place is just great!! read more

We went to phoebes 2 weeks ago and we were asked if we had a reservation? It was just 2 of us at 4:30 and they were not busy at all. The theater access the street was not busy. We were told reservation was recommended because it was very busy from the theater crowd. However, we could sit at the bar. The greeter was not personal or friendly and even less accommodating. We sat at the bar and the service less than adaquat. My husband ordered hot tea and after 25 minutes had to ask for more hot water. I ordered the recommended wagu steak and specified I wanted it well done. When it arrived, it was rare!!! The bartender should have asked how the temp was when she served it. She said she would have it cooked more!!! At that point I no longer wanted it and said I would have a hamburger instead. The hamburger was charred on both sides. Was the cook upset? Needless to say, I will never dine there again and definitely do not recommend it. It was a bad experience from entering to exiting. Horrible customer service and they obviously cater to the theater crowd. They really should advertise that reservations are required. This is not the same Phoebes I used to frequent years ago. So disappointed.. read more

Phoebe's is one of the best restaurants I've ever been to! Every dish I've tried has been spectacular. The creme brûlée was perfect. The service is fast, and the waitresses are extremely friendly. It's a beautiful place, wonderful ambiance and I can't wait to go back! read more

Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge - crème brûlée - New American Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Service was great! Me and the Misses shared a lovely evening in a quite large dining area, complete with brick accents and a quiet setting. We ordered: Full Wedge salad [4/5] - salad was not anything special, classic iceberg with a smooth blue cheese and large cuts of bacon and grape tomatoes. Calamari [3/5] - again, nothing special, sauce was similar to marinara and pre-packaged sweet and spicy sauce, calamari was barely seasoned Pear and Swiss sandwich [3/5] - bread was dense, chicken was juicy but lacked flavor, cheese was perfectly melty, fries were EXCELLENT - would recommend a toasted ciabatta with a pear compote, grilled pears, a grilled chicken with smoky seasonings, and a balsamic tossed arugula for flavor complexity Jumbo Scallops and Gnocchi [2/5] - extremely salty to the point where it was difficult to eat. Despite this, scallops were cooked almost perfect. Gnocchi was chewy and unsatisfying. - would recommend reducing pancetta, cooking scallops in pancetta grease and butter so fat can cut thru sodium, going heavier on cream in vodka sauce and removing pesto. Shaved brussels were a great addition for texture and could have been fried with panko in oven to get extra crisp Drinks: Cucumber 75 [4/5] - delicate but very sweet Pearsecco [4/5] -tasty but would've liked the rosemary to have shined a tad more (thru muddling) read more

I've this quaint little place at the corner of Irving and Fayette. I've eaten there a few times and I'd have to say that I haven't had a bad meal yet. One menu item that I HIGHLY recommend, is the the chicken Caesar salad. TOTAL Chicken Caesar salad snob over here, for sureee! The dressing has to be fresh and not too sweet.. the lettuce better be crisp. The croutons need to be crunchy and flavorful.. and the chicken has to be grilled/seasoned/hot! Check, check, check and CHECK! Every time! So if you've got a hankering for a chicken Caesar! Gotta check Phoebe's out! read more

I grew up in Syracuse, but had never been to Phoebe's until now! My friend held a baby shower here in the room with the skylight. It was such a beautiful space-very light and airy. Seemed to accommodate atleast 40 people easy. The waitstaff offered wonderful service and the food was spectacular. They offered a version of french toast, sausage, bacon, etc-typical brunch items. They even allowed my friend to take home what's leftover as they'd box it up. I thought that was really neat for them to do. I imagine this would be a great dinner spot as its right across the street from Syracuse Stage and down the road from SU. I look forward to trying their main menu one day! read more

Sat at the bar quickly, but service was slow due to the bartender talking to people. Didn't get a menu for a long while. The scallop special and the scallop & linguini dish on menu were both very good, but the vegetable options in both were mostly the same. I understand utilizing ingredients on menus more than once, but the menu definitely seemed to over-do this. The space is cozy but confusing, do you need reservations? Is it a cafe? Is it a bar? read more

Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge - Scallops - New American Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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Stopped in for dinner for two before a performance at Syracuse Stage. We made online reservations and had asked for a window seat. We were greeted and escorted to a perfect (if a bit chilly) table facing E. Genesee. A nice view of sidewalk foot traffic. Our server came over and explained the specials. We asked her to give us a few minutes to decided our drink orders. I got a Snakebite (cider & Guinness) and my wife asked for a rosemary and gin cocktail. Both hit the spot. My wife ordered a cup of the broccoli cheddar soup (more broccoli than cheddar). We also ordered the scallop/gnocchi plate and the seared shrimp plate for our mains. The orders took a little while to arrive, but we were in no hurry. When they did arrive, we ordered another round of drinks. This time a pomegranate mule, and a cinnamon White Russian. Perfect desserts to end the evening. A real neighborhood gem that amazingly has been in business for nearly 50 years! read more

What a great place to host an event or just stop by for lunch or dinner. Phoebe's is open 6 days a week and closes on Sundays for private parties only. I recently hosted my baby shower here for about 20 people and they made sure we had everything we needed. There was also another shower going on at the same time, so they are able to accommodate multiple parties. They had all of the tables, chairs and place settings set up when we arrived and helped us with anything we needed as we set up for the party. They had a coffee and mimosa bar available for guests. The food was great! I especially loved the quiche (which they are well known for) and the French toast bake. Highly recommend if you're looking for a place to host an event! read more

I can't recommend this restaurant enough. It has a quaint older appearance from the huge oak bar to lovely plank flooring. My favorite part was the beautiful rays of sun light that stream through the fig tree which centers in the middle of the restaurant. Although every dish that we had was delicious, the restaurant is known for its quiches. They are different each day. Mine had Havarti, Tomatoes and Dill. It was delicious! Sadly, there aren't any secret menu items but the Italian soda's were fun. They also sell their staff shirts. Of course I bought one! read more

This restaurant is perfect for when your going to Syracuse Stage to see a show. It's right across the street so when my sister and I had show tickets a couple of weeks ago this is where we came. This was not my first time here but it's been a long time. I even think they were closed for awhile but now they are open and it's a beautiful space!! The service was excellent!! I had a creamy corn soup for starters that was very good. My sister and I shared a burger (bacon, blue cheese) that was cooked perfectly. The cream brûlée desert was the star of the lunch. I honestly have to say it's the best I've ever had and a generous portion also. It was a delightful lunch between the food, atmosphere and service. read more

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Had a delicious meal at Phoebes with a group of five people while in town for a School event. Service was super fast and friendly. Amazing menu offerings. Food was well Seasoned, well cooked and great ambience. Easy walking distance from Syracuse University read more

Had a great lunch here! There's so many windows and plants in this cafe, it made for a very nice-casual lunch. We got the summer pasta which was yummy and light. The flavors were good and the corn and onion with that light touch of coconut milk made for a perfect lunch pasta. The flatbread was also refreshing with lightly cooked blueberries and delicious caramelized onions. Overall this was a solid lunch and as a bonus there are a good amount of vegetarian options here. Our waitress was also very clear and helpful. read more

Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge - summer pasta with coconut milk, green pepper, corn, and onion - New American Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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Fantastic food, atmosphere. Nice bar and restaurant sitting area. They got a good local craft beer selection and full bar. Very good menu. Your average meal will cost you between 25 and $35 per entree read more

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