What to say about Red Sun that hasn't already been said- the restaurant is one of, if not, the best that Oswego has to offer. Fresh ingredients, delightful flavors, a curated menu and freshly made deserts! We have frequented this restaurant each time we are in town and truly. It never disappoints. From the appetizers to the main courses to the cocktails- Red Sun delivers. On our most recent outing I had the Pig and Swig pizza- fire roasted with pork sausage, broccoli, red onions, red pepper and mozzarella this was absolutely delicious! We shared the fire roasted wings too which were amazing! I had a cocktail- which sadly I cannot remember the name of but I do know that it has my favorite gin- Empress. Red Sun is one of the very few restaurants in Oswego to carry this delightful brand- and it makes me super happy! Laurie the owner, has been in business for quite a while in Oswego and also owns the delightful Port City Cafe right next door as well as the new and exciting Lorbird in Fulton- another amazing experience. We were so fortunate to meet and spend time chatting with her and let me say- this lady knows her stuff. Most inspiring is that she knows her customers and their tastes and she knows how to be successful! Red Sun is an absolute must when visiting Oswego- you won't be disappointed! It's an elevated experience that I truly hope will inspire other establishments to rise to! read more

I have been going to the Red Sun religiously since it opened. I have seldom had a good meal. The vast majority of there dishes are GREAT. The ambiance is eclectic and very warm. With all of that going for it, the main reason it gets 5 stars is the waitstaff. They are professional but also warm and friendly. They treat everyone kindly like family. Most of the people working there have been around for many years. That means they love their job and do it very well. Larry H read more

Bar was decent as far as lightning and noise. It wasn't too loud. We were seated promptly and given drinks. Waiter was decent in asking for other drinks and gave the specials. All was fine until the food came. I ordered an 8 oz medium rare steak and fries. Apparently, well done is their medium rare. After driving 8 hours without eating, I took it on the chin. The others in my party seemed to enjoy their meals and drinks. Might be worth a second try but it's not worth driving another 8 hours to find out. read more

Love this spot. Eclectic menu, great service. Today I enjoyed their wood fired pizza - Margarita! Olive oil base with cheese, tomatoes and basil. Guinness topped off the meal. Fun ambience- high ceilings and lots of art work hanging on the walls. read more

The Red Sun Fire Roasting Co - Margarita pizza and Guinness pint. - Italian Near Me - Oswego, New York

Red Sun is DELISH! Their drinks , lunch or dinner are so good. The wood fired pizzas are yummy , wings on point! If you want a deeper palate they have it. Their menu is creative and has something for everyone. House made pastas, bread, dressings ! Salads are fresh and perfect! The desserts are house made. I am not a cake person UNLESS I am at Red Sun - perfection. Go hungry. It's the best! Servers are all amazing and it's such a cool space. read more

We loved The Red Sun during out recent trip to Oswego. Located right downtown, the restaurant was cool and spacious without feeling cavernous; they found a good balance of a lofty feel without being echoy and vacant. The food was delicious. We had the Stretched Bread (best "sweet guinness beer reduction" sauce I've ever had - like a balsamic, but better), and for dinner we ordered the Shrimp Provencal (delicious risotto!) and the 10-oz Sirloin Steak. The star of the meal was the sweet corn veloute that was served the steak - I would have bottled it and taken it home if I could have! Nice service and reasonable pricing. Would definitely go back! read more

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Flat bread pizza is such weakness if gluten is trying to be avoided! SO Delicious here! Ambiance is comfie showered n dressed caschh- The staff is right there because of shape and makes it easy to get attention from friendly bartender/servers- read more

Nice lunch under the umbrellas. Whitney was attentive, informative and made our afternoon even more enjoyable. All five dishes were very good. Fresh, properly prepared and presented in a timely fashion. Plus, an excellent afternoon coffee! read more

Laurie and William O'Brien opened the Red Sun Roasting Co in April 2010, with a menu influenced by O'Brien's native California, where everything is cooked in a wood-fired oven. With big modern art murals, a sleek beer and wine bar, coupled with a relaxed, casual atmosphere, Red Sun Roasting's intent is top make you feel as if you are dining in a big metropolitan city. The globally influenced menu offers something for everyone. It features pizza, burgers, wings, pasta, seafood, and steaks, and an open kitchen where you can watch as the staff prepares your meal. Wife and I stopped in here after having a spa day for some dinner. Honestly, we chose it because it was one of the very few restaurants to choose from in Oswego and they had the best looking menu, but we're glad we did, because everything was delicious. We were sat right away, around 5:30PM on a Saturday. Easy street parking in the little village square. My wife ordered their soup of the day, which was a homemade coconut curry, and it was amazing. We got an appetizer of their corn fritters, their fire roasted chicken wings, and a Tumbleweed wood fired pizza for our meal. Everything was great, absolutely loved the pizza, as the BBQ sauce on it was amazing, wasn't extremely sweet like a lot of BBQ sauces, just very flavorful. Our server was great, despite having some problem customers right behind us. Prices were a little bit higher than similar places, but the food was worth it. We also took home two pieces of their home made cake, a raspberry almond and chocolate peanut butter. Both were awesome, but the peanut butter one was both of our favorites. Definitely get dessert from them if you dine here. It's rare I give out 5 star reviews, but there really wasn't anything I could find that wasn't great here. Would absolutely go again. read more

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Actually, my experience was ruined on Monday, August 25. While sitting at the bar, I ordered the stuffed sole with crab meat. It sat in the window for 15 minutes. The bartender only had three people at the bar. She was too busy talking with other staff and then cleaning up at the bar that had no one sitting at. The chef five minutes after the food was sitting under the little nightlight on the counter looked at the ticket and never even said a thing to the bartender as she was having a conversation with her. Finally 15 minutes later the chef said to bartender oh, you have food here and she was haha yeah I forgot. How do you forget-and not even apologize. Then give l disgusting COLD FISH as I'm sitting three stools over from the counter. I wanted to get up and get it myself but whatever. The menu looks amazing and I have big reservations about coming back when you got a street full of other choices. read more

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Started my night off with a Pumpkin Bisque Soup which was really really good along side the Overly Sweet Ol Fashioned. Pairs well in my book. Service was fast and the staff knows the menu Like the Bread and Dipping Sauce that was delivered as well. Restaurant is quaint with a pleasing ambiance. Nice murals on the walls. Good selections of wine & spirits although I wish there were more Bourbons. Fresh made Pasta is a bonus and worth the wait. I went with the Wild Mushroom Pasts add a Chicken to top it all off. This was a really good meal that will be revisited upon my return. Dinner was so good it needed a dessert to top it off! Mixed Berry Panna Cotta! Aw Yeah! read more

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We're from out of town visiting our nephew at Oswego for family weekend & his birthday. We read the positive reviews & we were looking forward to celebrating his birthday here. The water girl was very friendly & attentive. She was the only positive aspect of the entire dinner. FOOD: - Two of the drinks we ordered were wrong. We ordered two sangrias & there was no fruit in them. We mentioned this to the waiter & instead of bringing the correct drinks, he brought over a tiny bowl with a small amount of fruit for the two drinks. We should have known at this point. - I never received my soft drink. - Ordered wings as an appetizer, they came burnt & only received 5 small wings instead of 6. - The bacon on one of the burgers ordered was burnt. - The French fries that came with the two orders were cold & tasted exactly like McDonalds fries. - All the food was brought out & everyone was almost done eating while my sister & I were still waiting on our tiny Margherita pizza. The waiter then came over & said it was done wrong & a new pie had to be cooked & it would take less than 5 minutes, yet we waited almost another 15 minutes. - Finally got the Margherita pie & it is nothing like a true Margherita. Absolutely zero tomato sauce, the cheese tasted very strange & had a strange texture, the crust was very salty. It tasted worse than a grocery store frozen pizza & was $16. - We originally planned on having desert & possibly sing happy birthday but it was such an awful experience & the food was terrible so we decided not to even attempt it. SERVICE: The waiter seemed rushed the entire time although there was just a few people dining. He tried to be friendly & make jokes, but it all seemed very forced & awkward. He never once asked how the food was, if he did we likely would have mentioned all of this. COST: It was over $100 & of course we left a tip. We left so disappointed that this is how my nephews birthday dinner went. I really do not like to leave negative reviews, but cannot comprehend how this place has nearly 5 stars and want to share our experience with others who read reviews so can then decide if they want to eat here. read more

Great atmosphere, great service and great food. What more could you ask for? Conveniently located in downtown Oswego within walking distance of hotels. The food is good and not your standard fare type restaurant. The menu items change on occasion to keep things fresh and give their patrons the opportunity to experience something new. A must try is their stretched bread app. If you don't want a full traditional dinner and you're looking for something simple, their wood fire pizza is a tremendous option. Give this place a try. You won't be disappointed. read more

Always something new on the menu! Food was delicious and the service was spot on. Highly recommend read more

This restaurant alone will bring me back to Oswego! Wow!! if you have us headed to Oswego from Rochester to visit a friend who recently moved and enjoyed walking around the main street area and exploring some of the neighborhoods. When it was time for lunch, our friend suggested, red fire roasting company ... and were we glad she did! For starters, we have the most amazing service. The interior is super hip and chic. You can't go wrong on the menu choices and the cocktails are so delicious. We all have salads and shared a pizza, and it was more than enough food for four. Definitely going back to Oswego just to have a great meal here read more

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We found this great spot for dinner. The menu had a large selection of interesting dishes. I tried the autumn veggie pizza which was wood fired and so delicious. They also have a couple mocktails so I tried the Amaretto Sour and it is my new favorite drink! The staff were very friendly and the service was very fast. Overall the dining area is very cozy and it was nicely decorated for Christmas. read more

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There's such an loving welcoming spirit and the service is so amazing. Which what macks the food outstanding. So please keep up the outstanding service, Thank You.... read more

This place was incredible. All The food was fresh and the service was fast. Can't wait to come back again!

Ordered chicken wings and pizza, 40 minutes we get both. Wings should have a least arrive 15 minutes later and pizza 10 or 15 minutes later. Asked water where's our food, his reply "were very busy" well I'm very hungry. Other tables who arrived after us were being served, no waiter to at least, at least come over and say something about our order. The kicker was after we ate, waiting for bill we get asked If we want water. I should have walked out. read more

Red Sun Fire Roasting Company has the best pizza I've tried in Oswego! Clean, cozy, good food, and nice staff.

Fortunately Red Sun rotates their menu regularly. I've tried a different pasta dish, two salads, and a pizza on subsequent visits. All were delicious and I would go back for more. I would still avoid the maple syrup gnocchi though. read more

Got sat right away and are good about their reservations! Our server was excellent! The food was soo good! We got the stretch bread and clams to start out with and there is so much flavor it all just melt in your mouth! The pizza was so good I had to take a bite before I took the picture. Such a cute date night place! read more

The Red Sun Fire Roasting Co - Seasonal pizza - Italian Near Me - Oswego, New York

I visited The Red Sun while on vacation. The ambiance is nice and the service was great. Unfortunately, when I ordered the Puebla pizza it came out kinda charred. Instead of tasting the toppings, I only tasted charred pizza. I decided to change my order and get the Americana; it came out even more charred than the first pizza (photo attached). The Americana was brought out for the second time and it was good. I really wanted to give this place 5 stars. The server, Nick, was attentive and understanding, and tried to correct my order each time. Although my experience wasn't the best, I would still recommend this place. They deserve a second try. Ordered: Puebla Americana J Lohr Bay Mist (Riesling) read more

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Such delicious unique food choices. I try something different every time as they feature a daily special. read more

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Would have loved to rate the food but didn't have the opportunity. We came, it was busy, totally get it. Then five different people proceeded to walk by me and our group of 4 without acknowledging... I get it, you are busy but not busy enough to drop a hint (oh its so busy, we have such a waitlist, and my personal favorite - finally acknowledging me long enough to tell me my wait will be 30 minutes since I don't have a reservation - hint, your website states if its not a party of 6 or more, I can't make a reservation). Ultimately, here's the thing, you acknowledge the folks who are standing at the hostess dais for over five minutes, you balance reality with customer service (ie I am so sorry to have kept you all waiting, we are packed this evening and can't fit you in for another 30 minutes, can we put you on our waitlist?). Finally, Bistro 197 is next door, was as busy and even down a waitress, but they named that as the reality and said the wait would be 30 minutes and were just nicer human beings - so I waited there and the food was everything. read more

Have been here a few times over the past couple of years, they have improved with the pizza and other entrees I've seen. And the service has been way better. read more

Great food, good service, and overall the food is healthy and makes your body what you've been doing wrong all your life. Went there back in March. read more

This place was good but not amazing. I was perplexed with all the 5 star reviews. Maybe the items I ordered were ok. The Arugula salad looked healthy and light but it was drenched with sweet sauce. The decor is nice and the margarita pizza had a nice crisp to it. The place was good but not amazing. I guess in Oswego there are limited options. Id rather go to the rooftop. Service was good. read more

Excellent service and the food is delish and different. Love this place as it can be a nice spot for dinner for 2 or dinner with a few rowdy girlfriends. I had the short ribs! Will definitely get those again. They switch out their menu seasonally so it's a spot to check out more than once. read more

Wow, I really like this place! I felt like some pizza, but not just dough & sauce in a box. Red Sun looked like a cut above the rest, and it is. I opened with a small Caesar salad, and it was really good, but the best was yet to come. I ordered the Americana with some sausage and portobellos added on, Wow! Crispy crust, great balance of sauce & cheese, perfectly done. It was tangy and really flavorful. My wife is a vegetarian and I can't wait to turn her onto this pizza (minus the sausage). One of the best pizzas I've ever had. Check out Red Sun, it's a home run! read more

The Red Sun Fire Roasting Co - The Americana with sausage & portobellos added. - Italian Near Me - Oswego, New York

We found this place when we came to Oswego for our granddaughter's lacrosse game and found out we had the wrong time and had to wait an hour. We came in for a drink but were so impressed when we walked in. This is a beautifully done restaurant - modern but cozy. We sat at the bar and were immediately greeted by the bartender. She let my husband sample a few beers and had a chilled glass ready for him when he made his selection. I ordered a glass of Cabernet. She even brought us a couple pieces of the most wonderful bread and dipping oil even though we weren't ordering food. We literally just had a drink but felt so warmly welcomed that we can't wait to come back for dinner. Highly recommend! read more

Wow excellent meal I was skeptical but these folk really have it together the service was great and the meals some of the best we have had on our trip though the area Ambiance was great Plus I feel for what we ordered and received I think the pricing was very reasonable read more

The food was outstanding! We all Had different appetizers and entrees... delicious! Our server was super nice and had a great sense of humor! I also loved being able to watch our food being prepared. There is a lot to be said about seeing a chefs pride right in front of you. Kudos the Red Sun!!!!! read more

Absolutely perfect! The decor is relaxing & the service amazing! Highly recommend! Was there in late August read more

Spacious good booth sitting, very comfortable! Bathrooms were very nice and clean! Atmosphere is very comfortable and welcoming! read more

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The food was fantastic! I got the fish and chips special and the fish was perfectly light and fluffy and crispy and moist. Also tried the steak sandwich which was also delicious. Our waiter was so kind, courteous, and really personable! He even brought a little bag of crackers for our baby which was sweet :) There was both indoor and outdoor seating and both were nice! read more

Best restaurant in Oswego! The food speaks for itself, delicious. The cafe next door is cute and I would recommend checking it out, the cafe is where The Red Sun makes their desserts too. read more

The Red Sun Fire Roasting Co - Italian Near Me - Oswego, New York

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I love this place, and I hope it will be my go-to when in Oswego. I had lunch here with friends, and started with a huge Cesar Salad, which was full of shaved parm, with just the right amount of dressing. This was followed by one of the best brick oven pizzas, ever. I had the "Upper Crust" pizza, with an assortment of veggies and cheeses. It was fantastic; a light crust, with just the right amount of toppings. One of my friends had the same, and could not stop talking about it the entire afternoon. This 14" pizza was so good, and the salad so big, I could only eat two of the five slices. Our server was accommodating to my friend using a wheelchair, and staff were friendly. Overall, a great experience. read more

The Red Sun Fire Roasting Co - One of the best pizzas ever! Upper Crust. - Italian Near Me - Oswego, New York

We had a lovely lunch at Red Sun while in town. The service was good and our waiter was happy to explain some of the dishes and give his favorites. I started with the fried zucchini chips. They were thinly sliced, fried and nice and crunchy without being greasy or oily. The sauce served with them was scrumptious. Mr. B had a cup of chili and he said it was a bit spicy but not overly and was really quite good. He had a margharita pizza, and it had a nice crispy crust and great seasonings. I ordered one of the lunch specials which was Asian Tacos. The tortillas were filled with tender, shredded braised beef and crunch slaw and pickled onions which balanced the tacos perfectly. Parking is on the street. The restaurant closes mid afternoon and then re-opens for dinner. If you try to have lunch after 2 pm, they will be closed. We thoroughly enjoyed the restaurant and the food! read more

As I have my favorite haunts here, I thought I'd spread some love to another local establishment. So I came here twice this visit; first for pizza on Tuesday night and then for shared appetizers and dessert Friday night. We split a wood-fired Americana pizza with pepperoni. The crust was far softer than I'd expect for baking method and although copious with mozzarella cheese, it was good, but not great. On Friday night, we tried the stretch bread with cheddar beer dip and sweet Guinness beer reduction. Stretch bread, for those not in the know, is a central NY recipe originally created by Laura Holland and is famous for its use at Pastabilities (more infamously and controversially known at Rosalia's Cucina in Skaneateles). The Red Sun version was pretty good and I really liked the reduction which gave it a molasses-like flavoring. The cheddar dip, however, was a bit of a disappointment. Although very creamy, it lacked cheddar (or beer) flavor and was just okay. If it had been more like a Welsh rarebit, I think it would have been better. Next we split the Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps. These were excellent. Even the peanut sauce was spot on. This is a winner. Our third choice was the baked Brie; wrapped in phyllo and drizzled with golden raisins, (over) roasted almond slivers and honey-thyme drizzle. I felt the phyllo was a bit overkill (was wrapped thickly versus lightly) and detracted a bit from its gooey contents. The crostini it was served with was overly seasoned; you could distinctly taste the salt. That too detracted from the overall dish. As dessert, we opted for the Cookies and Cocoa for Two. The European-style cookies are made in their bakery and were truly delicious. They were soft, delicately flavored and perfect for dunking or eating without. The cocoa, described as a sipping cocoa, looked amazing, but it was lukewarm. We aren't sure what happened, but the contents were more like lumpy chocolate sludge. I swear I got a sip of chocolate syrup, too. So I found it undrinkable. Unfortunately, our server had quickly dropped the check right after we received dessert, so I didn't have an opportunity to tell her about the drink issue. As we were leaving, I asked her about the cookies (as she was seated cleaning silverware), but I didn't want to tell her at that moment about the drink (it was honestly too late for a replacement and what else could she have done other than apologize? Wasn't the right time). Although the service is good, the food is lacking. I feel, however, that with some tweaking, this could be another great dining option in Oswego. read more

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