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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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

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

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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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

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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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

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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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

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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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

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

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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

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

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

Warm and classy Syracuse gem. Stop in before theater or during the week for great food and service. Been going for 30+ years. Never tire of it 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

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'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

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

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

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

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

Totally love this place! We had 3 branches of our family meeting in Syracuse and picked Phoebe's. They were great from making reservations to accomodating our group which included two kids and we all arrived at slightly different times. The atomosphere is great - this place just has a good vibe. EVERYONE was happy with their food and the waitress was great at accomodating a specialized diet as well. Just fantastic! read more

I love Phoebe's. It is a relic from an earlier time, and has a lot of the character of the ubiquitous brass-and-fern restaurants of the 1980s. The selection at the bar is excellent, the service is always good, and there is a homey vibe with plants and New Yorker magazine covers for decor. I find that they have a "quiche of the day" and have done since 1976 to be particularly adorable. 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

Food is good but overpriced. For the cost, food should be excellent and not just good.

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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I have not been here in over 30 years! I have been missing out. We had a lunch special of brisket ravioli with hunter sauce, the best bread in the world and then we needed more so we had a small Caesar salad and a small arugula salad( apples, Cranberries, candied pecans and red onions too). It was all excellent. The service (thank you Katherine) was super, the food arrived quickly from the kitchen, and the decor and ambiance were both relaxing. I want to mention that these ravioli were definitely homemade. Sooooo good. I was also reminded of their great selection of vegetarian options. I spoke to a lady in the restroom who was so thrilled that the women's room now has two stalls! Half an hour later, a lady at the bar was exclaiming about the great bathroom also! So there's that. Good lunch portions (not huge) for lunch. We will definitely be back here. So close to Upstate and Crouse hospital and many doctor offices. And right across from Syracuse Stage. read more

Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge - Our salads: Caesar and Arugula. - New American Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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We showed up for our reservation and were told that only soup and salads were being served due to an unexpected emergency in the kitchen. We sat down, but then based on soup choices, decided to leave and were going to go across the street to Francos. Just before we crossed the street, our server, Jess came outside and told us the kitchen was operating again. We went back and and still had our table and boy were we glad we decided to go back inside!! Our server was the utmost professional, so sweet and we were so happy she invited us to come back. We started with sundried tomato hummus, served with fresh vegetables and soft pita bread triangles,..delicious. My mother in law ordered the scallop entree with basil penne pasta, cherry tomatoes and red onion. They even held the mushrooms for her. I ordered the Pan serared halibut with the parmesan risotto in tomato flume and green beans. I can't even describe how the entrees were. They were incredible. The flavors saturated the entire dish. Our dessert was a warm apple tart with vanilla bean ice cream, salted caramel drizzle and whipped cream. Perfection. We had never eaten at Phoebe's in all our years here and I am so glad we did. I can't say enough about Jess' hospitality also. She deserves big props for going OUTSIDE in the rain and summoning us back in and making our dining experience so wonderful. We will definitely be recommending Pheobe's to others and will be back for a return visit soon! read more

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the cocktail, whiskey with pear and ginger, was very good, and so was the French onion soup. risotto tasted great (pumpkin and pecan) but very rich. nice atmosphere. 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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Dined here with a friend prior to a Syracuse stage show. Overall, I was not impressed. Our server seemed frazzled most of the time, didn't give us bread until we asked. The food was subpar. I ordered a soup and entree salad but I received the half portion. We had to be at the show, so I didn't say anything. Probably won't be returning for a meal anytime soon. read more

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