My husband and I had the absolute pleasure of trying Sybaris today. We had not planned ahead and hoped for the best. We were so excited to be able to be dine without a reservation! The lamb with chimichurri sauce and tapenade was absolutely amazing!!! The wine pairing suggested was perfect! Jesse did a fantastic job throughout the meal. He warned there were reservations we could be worked into and we reassured that we could be patient, but we felt very well attended to at all points. The roulade appetizer was wonderful! We definitely will work Sybaris into our regular date night. read more

Tough experience tonight at Sybaris. I would like to start by saying that the food was very good. We get the opportunity to eat here once or twice a year on special occasions and have done so for the past 16 years. It is always a big deal for me when I get to tell my wife that we are going to Sybaris. Tonight was going to be even more memorable because we brought our daughter along to celebrate Mother's Day. Our problem began when we ran into traffic and were 15 minutes late. At the door, our waiter informed us that the restaurant seats people every half hour. I apologized and we were seated. If I had known what was coming I would have turned around at the door and left. What followed was two hours of some of the rudest service I have ever experienced. I spent much of my youth working in restaurants in Upstate NY. I know that customers can be a pain in the ass sometimes, but our only mistake was that we were 15 minutes late. We spent the whole meal being polite while this guy continuously made us feel uncomfortable. It's difficult to describe the way this guy was acting. The food came out and it was good, but the waiter was coming off like wise ass. At the end of the meal there were hardly any people in the restaurant. The waiter gave me the bill then waited 15 minutes to pick up my card. I guess he got his satisfaction. If there was any doubt about his intentions, when we were getting ready to leave, he kept asking me if I wanted more water. That's an asshat move. Much to my wife's dismay, I tipped him fair because that's just what you do. My daughter gained a learning experience on the nature of jerks so I suppose that's something, but overall it was a sad twist on what was supposed to be a grand event. Of course we can't ever come back, but please take this information and remind your staff that they are a big part of the dinning experience. read more

Overpriced bad food. We got reservations but turned out we didn't need them because the place was empty. Despite being empty, service was bad. No one filled our waters the whole time. The food wasn't very good and it came out cold. Halibut was as expected, steak not great. read more

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The meal was just ok but the service was awesome. The staff performed like a well oiled machine

Sybaris is another hidden gem of Albany. Menu is seasonal and has a rotation that does not overextends the kitchen. Great portions and super tasty options. The secret star was the sauces. From the appetizer, entree, to dessert, the sauces continued to wow. Just elevated each dish. The service was exceptional. Friendly, great recommendations, and made the evening. Crab cakes with lobster bisque (hit). Mom's Apple cake ( brandy butter sauce) are a must. This place is spacious. Great for small or large gatherings. Street parking. Thank me later. read more

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My husband and I ate at Sybaris last Tuesday. Love love love the duck liver mousse followed by the Jamaican shrimp. We are frequent flyers at Sybaris and try not to miss our monthly treat of going there. The waiter staff is the best (Janel, Jesse, and Mary). We appreciate their suggestions and their wine pairings. The menu changes monthly as advertised and the special are fabulous. Thank you for being such a fabulous restaurant. read more

jesse was AMAZING, service was outstanding, atmosphere was great, food was incredible, first time here and it was a wonderful experience. hope to be back again soon. HIGHLY recommend read more

Ug highly recommend for a date night. Ug and cavemate celebrate 16 years bonded and they didn't know and we still received the best of service. Very comfortable ambiance. Food was so delicious and portions were bigger than Ug expected. We sat and enjoyed many things over a 3 hour period as after every dish we just wanted to try more and more. Good selection of libations and delicious non alcoholic drinks. The habanero one is a must try if you no drink anymore like Ug. Ask for extra spicy. Ug take dessert to go and enjoy later. Owner knows how to make a pastry very good. Ug extremely pleased with experience. read more

I am a native of Albany OR (born in Corvallis in 1956), so I have seen 70 years worth of dining establishments in the mid-Valley. I moved away from Albany at 20 and also have had the fortune to travel the world through my adult life. I can honestly say that no restaurant I have ever experienced is better than Sybaris in its entirety: convenience, setting, ambience, personal attention to detail, food quality and variety, and price. Gables in Corvallis was the old high quality special place in the past, but it closed in 2008. Sybaris compares well, if not is better. I have had dinner at Sybaris maybe 25 times in the past 20 years visiting family. I have never been disappointed, unless it was so busy we had to wait an hour or two to get a table. The fact Sybaris has survived in downtown Albany (not a thriving business district) is a testament to the restaurant's quality. 5 stars are not enough, but all that I can give. read more

Service was top-notch; the food was delicious. Ordered the daily specials and was the envy of the group. It's worth the drive from Beaverton! read more

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Just go! It's delicious and the staff art top rate! We can't wait until they open in the new renovated location!

I wish the website had an email contact address that I could send this review to instead of leaving it here but I am not seeing one. Management - feel free to reach out to me if you would like. My family of 6 had dinner last night and I would say it was about the worst expensive meal I have ever had. The server was lovely and sweet but that did not begin to make up for the awful food. The bread on the table was cold, served with butter served on small rocks, which could be cute, but with cold and somewhat stale bread should have been a warning of what we were in for. One person at the table had a martini (meh) but the other spicy cocktail was delicious. Wine was served too warm, warmer than room temp and while the wine itself was tasty, a restaurant this price range should know what temperature to store and serve wine. I had the lamb, which was over cooked but at least edible. The vegetables served with it were cold and unseasoned. My partner had the osso bucco - how they could call what they put on that plate osso bucco is beyond me. It was completely inedible. Dry as a bone, 100 percent flavorless and without sauce. When the server picked it up and could see that it was completely uneaten, they might have asked if it was ok. The only reason my lamb got eaten is that it was better than the osso bucco and we were seriously hungry. The lamb was served with what was supposed to be Shepard pie - it was NOT that. It was a thin layer of potato over a dish of foul gravy substance with a handful Of arugula tossed on top. Unseasoned, disgusting texture. Another person in our party had the steak. Now I completely understand that when she ordered it medium, the chef probably rolled their eyes but that is in fact how she ordered it, right or wrong, the n it came out closer to Rare and it had to be sent back. In fairness I will say the desserts were delicious. The chicory ice cream was amazing. The port was lovely. The coffee was good. But would I go back? Never. Having the tip automatically added to the bill Was insult to injury. We would have tipped the server well regardless - we were just coming from our Moms celebration of life, no one wanted a scene and the server was lovely. It just was eye rolling lay pretentious and bad. read more

The service is wonderful, the food is delicious and the atmosphere is great. This is my go to place in Albany.

Food was amazing, people are friendly nice place for date night , a little expensive for the normal people but perfect for Date night or special occasions. read more

Service was excellent. Covered bread and butter were on the table. Party of four had drinks, meatloaf special, flatiiron steak. The food was delicious, well prepared , attractive on the plates. Very reasonable prices, drinks and food. We will return . read more

Amazing experience. Went here for my anniversary. Amazing service the waitress was very nice and our food was quick to come out. Food tasted amazing. And the ambiance! Omg it was awesome, constellations on the ceiling, I presume local art hung on the walls, plants everywhere, it was awesome read more

Great food, friendly service, pleasant eclectic atmosphere. This place was everything I hoped that it would be. We were looking for a nice dinner after several days of casual eating while visiting the Albany area. Based on recommendations this seemed like the perfect spot. The menu seems to change on a regular basis depending on what is in season and available to the chef, always a good thing. A nice selection of craft cocktails (as well as the standards) are available. Also a good selection of wines. We started with a fresh selection of local heirloom tomatoes. It was fabulous! My wife enjoyed the lamb meatball and I had the duck. Both were well prepared and tasty. Accompanied by appropriate sides and a glass of wine recommended by the staff. The Chocolate Hazelnut Cake is their signature dessert, and well deserves its reputation. In the Albany area you can't do wrong with a meal here! read more

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The food and drinks are worth the 30 minutes to get there!! Waiters are excellent, patient and knowledgeable! Looking forward to their new location. read more

Yeah, Omg, setting, fire, service, cocktails, amazing down town, etc etc It's been a long time since I've had this level of professional service ( thank you Jessie) Vegetarian I am: The Appetiser - Radicchio tarte Tatin was off the chain while I was enjoying my Manhattan which was properly made. Yeah - I haven't Even gotten to my main coarse of Paella and I already feel obligated write this review. Thank you Albany for having a true gem of a restaurant within your community. Please support this establishment. Cheers read more

Came to Sybaris for the Bill Carr Scholarship Fundraiser Dinner and WOW! The food and service was top notch! A special menu fit for the pilgrims of today! Venison terrible, clam fritters, silky squash and roasted pepper soup, butter roasted cod and lobster succotash, duck confit and stuffed pumkin and warm hasty pudding! It was all amazing! Like lick the plate clean yummy! And! We happened to raise over $74,000 for the Albany School Foundation! read more

I went here for an anniversary dinner and it was phenomenal! The restaurant is cozy but still spaced out well where you can enjoy your own meal without being crammed. They had a huge drink menu and some great nonalcoholic beverage choices as well. Our server was top notch and very enjoyable. He had great recommendations and was very attentive. I had the successful Michigan Hunters mixed grill and it was delicious. My girlfriend had the sturgeon which was also great! We had the apple cake for dessert and loved it. All and all a fantastic experience start to finish, will be returning! read more

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Loved the squash sauce with the prawn dinner special and the soufflé was amazing!! Our waitress was so busy but still managed to be attentive and did a great job serving with the sauces poured correctly! The venue is great with the brick walls and tables arranged so it feels private! read more

Amazing Steph! Amazing chef. Great location and fantastic food. Janell, Matt and the staff do great work. And I get back to the community. I always ask for the table by the fireplace. It is the best one read more

This is a true experience...the food was on point and the service was also amazing... I will highly recommend...this bistro for a full experience read more

Gestern Abend hatten meine Frau und ich wieder einmal ein hervorragendes Essen im Sybaris. Wir genießen dort seit über 20 Jahren fabelhafte Abendessen. Wir haben in Restaurants in den ganzen USA und Europa gegessen und können mit Sicherheit sagen, dass Sybaris sie alle in puncto Innovation, Qualität, Ausführung, Geschmack und Erschwinglichkeit übertrifft. Und das Beste: Die Kellner sind in ihrer Professionalität und Betreuung der Kunden herausragend. Chefkoch Matt und seine Frau Janel haben über viele Jahre hinweg die höchsten Standards aufrechterhalten. Er ändert das Menü jeden Monat mit köstlichen Vorspeisen, Hauptgerichten und Desserts, deren Zutaten, wenn möglich, aus der Region stammen. Wir freuen uns immer auf ein großartiges Essen, denn unsere hohen Erwartungen wurden noch nie enttäuscht. read more

What a satisfying experience. First off, they're working through the Covid thing like everyone else. With that, I mean one glaring thing I've noticed with a lot of businesses is they tend to go overboard, often leaving me feeling like a Leper. This was NOT the case for Sybaris. They've limited tables, have outdoor seating (which is super nice on a good day), and they have a seating arrangement that is limited, but still feels natural. A blast from the past so to speak, like 2019. Lol. Anyway, I took my wife here. The occasion you ask? We found a babysitter, so, "because reasons," as I like the say. We made reservations and arrived on time. Our table was ready and waiting. We had one of the most amazing servers. I wish I remembered her name, but she really created and supported a great experience. Food. Wow! I had the steak, which isn't typical of me. The steak was seasoned well. Unfortunately, it was a bit undercooked. Despite this. It was served over a bed of, essentially very tasty and crispy hash browns. Excellent idea. It was paired with a few asparagus. I do with there was a little more. Other than the undercooked part, it was fantastic and Id still recommend it to the next guest. Wife had the earth day dish. This was great. I thought it tasted fresh, with a bit of earthiness to it, and had a lot of flavors. Excellent idea. We shared a Salmon Cake. It was great and went even better with the bread they serve with the table. I wish they would have had some crostini type options to go with it. Ugh, that would have made it phenomenal. Overall, this restaurant has a dark, romantic setting inside. It was quiet, warm and inviting. The service was a 11/10. The gal we had was outstanding and a true gem to the restaurant. I wish I could remember her name. She was always attentive and drinks were never empty, ever. I digress in saying, come here for a nice date with your significant other. Plan to be gone for several hours and enjoy your company and the atmosphere they provide you with. You won't regret it. read more

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This is probably the nicest and most gourmet restaurant in the Albany and Corvallis area! Our waiter was very nice and informative on the menu. The service was prompt and courteous and the food was delicious. I look forward to coming back here and trying more things from the menu. Give it a try. read more

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Great dining experiences have been had here. Definitely the best option for a nice dinner out in the area. I just wish there was better outdoor seating than sitting right out front surrounded by the hot cement and asphalt in the heat of the summer. I'm hopeful the new location will have such a setting. read more

Great food and staff. We were on a 3 week road trip, this was the best meal of the trip. Sturgeon in red pepper sour cream sauce and chocolate cake were standouts. Waitress and chef were friendly and helped make it a great dinner. read more

Excellent service and excellent food! Very highly recommend. Everything about it is outstanding from the ambiance to environment!

Our party of four tried Sybaris based on the positive reviews but sadly, were disappointed. The overall ambiance was nothing special, mostly due to the large open space, minimal decor and overhead lighting. We were expecting a more intimate experience with soft, cozy lighting. We never even saw the fireplace that is highlighted in the online pictures due to where we were seated and the room was so chilly my wife kept her jacket on the whole time. She had a lemondrop cocktail that was sour and lacked flavor. Beers and wine were good. Various breads were provided, but were cold and lacked flavor. Butter was weirdly served on chilled rocks, which made it difficult to pass and spread. After awhile, it slid off onto the table. Because the menu changes, we were disappointed that some of the options we saw online were not available. We had the flat iron steaks (very good) and BBQ meatloaf which I'm still flabbergasted was served in a "fine dining" establishment. Basically, a slab of dense flavorless meatloaf with a dollop of standard fare BBQ sauce. For dessert, our table shared a carrot cake, which was a huge slab but extremely disappointing. It was very cold and dense and mostly nuts and frosting. Also, our waiter must've had too many tables as he was not very attentive. The meal dragged. Sorry Sybaris, we know you have a lot of great reviews, but we will not be going back. When asked, have told people it's over-rated and pretentious. 3 stars read more

A most outstanding dining experience in our small town of Albany, Or. Our waitress was excellent & very knowledgeable.

I was in town from San Francisco visiting my eldest child for their birthday. We kicked off the celebration at Sybaris and what a great way to start. I wanted to KISS the chef in gratitude for the amazing food. The chawan mushi was a delightful upgrade to a traditional Japanese comfort food. I especially enjoyed the crisp rinkon and seaweed with (surprise!) ginger. But the duck, oh my! Rich duck breast with a mustardy sauce and (this is when I wanted to kiss the chef) cherries. So yummy. Also the server was super. Positive, energetic, friendly and knowledgeable. I hope that I'll be able to visit again. read more

The food was delicious. Our server was personable and knowledgeable. My husband had the Black Cod and loved the whole plate. I had the Halibut and it was fresh and delicious. Their signature cocktails were excellent. Next time we'll save room for dessert. Highly recommend for special events. The ambiance is cozy and comfortable. read more

Sybaris is the best restaurant for miles around. The ambience is historic brick walls and high ceilings. For adventurous diners, getting on the mailing list for the monthly menu or checking it out online is lots of fun. For less adventurous diners, there is always a fairly plain option to fall back on. The waitstaff is knowledgeable and professional. Vegetarian options are limited. read more

Fantastic!! Great food, great service and a great atmosphere. Locally owned business that gives back to the community.

Food was good but I wasn't Wowed. And I use to live in Portland with all those amazing restaurants. I do like the ambiance and the service was top notch. Maybe when they get to their new location I will try it again. read more

I would say that this is one of the nicer restaurants in the Albany/Corvallis area. The ambience it's perfect for a date night or special occasion. Our server was as attentive as you would expect for a nice restaurant. The menu changes seasonally, so the items we had may not be available during your dinner. The heirloom tomato salad was extremely good! All the food was very good. We had a very nice experience here. read more

Great food great server and service - amazing wine for the price. Nice elegant but relaxing setting too!

I guess this place does monthly menus... unfortunately for the month of May (5/2023), the menu was "British". This made ordering an entree that much harder... I went out of my comfort zone and ordered something "British" rather than a safe order of Steak and Potatoes. That was a mistake. The "fish" I ordered was good, but it was placed on a soaking and soggy piece of garlic bread in a pool of sauce that was not so pleasant. The side was a bunch of streamed edamame beans and spinach, which felt very out of place. Also Soy=estrogen... no tks... On the drink menu, the drinks had their descriptions/ingredients next to it. The cucumber cooler looked like a healthy cocktail; Vodka, Lime, mint, cucumber and lime juice. Well, I should have asked... the "lime juice" was just a bunch of simple syrup and sugar b*llcr*p! The service was alright... the woman had a pure soul, but wasn't the most polite. Water pours were improper and we were given dessert menus to start. Somehow, she made every interaction extremely awkward (its not just me). The dessert order was creme brûlée. I don't know much about desserts, but the person I was eating with said it was not what creme brûlée should be like. The ambiance was good and the tall ceilings were nice. Its too bad that its in such a weird location. I think on a better menu Month this place is a 3.6/5 star, but for this month I have to give it a 2/5. Not a place I would go to again and I would not recommend. Hopefully they don't do "British" menus again, or make the menu better... read more