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Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge, Syracuse, NY

Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge

4.8
4.8
604 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Originally known as Phoebe's Garden Café, the restaurant has a long and colorful history in Syracuse. Local lore claims that the building was originally a brothel, and Phoebe was its madam.
In the summer of 2004, Phoebe's experienced a refreshing makeover with a bright new look in the atrium dining room with fresh paint, new upholstery, and artwork. The coffee lounge also opened that year, and it became an instant hit with the surrounding university and business crowd. Those changes also warranted a new name to reflect the updated attitude and ambiance: Phoebe's Restaurant and Coffee Lounge. Classic elements of Phoebe's remain untouched—the French onion soup and enticing crème brulee, for example, but other menu items change seasonally.
The Lounge also has its own seating area and free wireless internet capabilities. Phoebe's old world charm is right at home in a revitalized area of the city.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 11:30 am–2:30 pm Tue–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (315) 475-5154
  • Website
    http://www.phoebessyracuse.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Ben Burr
  • Private party facilities
    We offer two rooms for private events. Our parlor dining room is ideal for 15-35 people and offers a more intimate setting. The atrium dining room will accommodate up to 60 people. You'll find our menu options and party planning info at https://phoebessyracuse.com/private-events . Give us a call at 315.475.5154 | Quality since 1976
  • Location
    900 E Genesee St, Syracuse, NY 13244
  • Area
    Syracuse
  • Cross Street
    Irving Ave
  • Parking details
    Parking can be found along East Genesee Street, in the parking lot along Irving Ave or parking garage along Irving Ave.
  • Public transit
    Located on the Syracuse University bus line - Connective Corridor and Centro route
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Menu

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What 604 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Upstate New York

    Healthy

  • Upstate New York

    Contemporary American

  • Central New York

    Best Overall

  • Central New York

    Best Food

  • Central New York

    Best Service

  • Central New York

    Best Ambience

  • Central New York

    Best Value

  • Central New York

    Innovative

  • Central New York

    Healthy

  • Central New York

    Hot spot

  • Central New York

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Central New York

    Romantic

  • Central New York

    Lively

  • Central New York

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge shines with its "great food," "warm ambiance," and "outstanding service." Its charming setting and attentive staff create a delightful dining experience, with dishes like duck, scallops, and risotto frequently praised. Conveniently located near Syracuse Stage, it's perfect for pre-show meals, offering consistent "top notch" service and memorable seasonal dishes.

604 Reviews

  1. Rob and Trish

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The menu had a nice variety of options. Vegan choices for apps were good. Only one vegan entree and no dessert. Cocktail wine beer menu was pretty extensive. Waitstaff excellent & ambiance pleasing.

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  2. Chris

    Upstate NY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Excellent service. Nice ambience. Nice selections on menu.

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  3. Christin

    Las Vegas

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great and friendly. Had the whipped feta app which was absolutely delicious. For entree, the wild.mushroom risotto was flavorful and the added shrimp was perfectly cooked. I always have a good meal at Pheobes.

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  4. Catherine

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly, efficient service. Food served quickly, though we’re not rushed thereafter.

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  5. Richard

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The seared salmon was delicious with fried capers. Our shared, three berry tart was very good, but made better by being warmed perfectly. The Irish Sunset cocktail was disappointing, but perhaps gin wasn’t meant to be mixed with grapefruit juice. Our wait person was excellent. Well worth a visit.

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  6. Starlet

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent and the atmosphere. The food was underwhelming and I am disappointed. We had the cod with purple sticky rice and a pineapple watermelon toping. The sticky rice was very bland and wet. The stir fry with chicken. The chicken was dry and the noodles seemed like they were spaghetti noodles. Not well done. The soups were basic nothing we couldn't get out of a can. Clam chowder and broccoli and white cheddar. The best part was the service and the bread with truffle and rosewater butter.

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  7. Kathleen

    VIP

    New York City

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 22 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service, and ambience—dependable as always…

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  8. Kerri

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Atmosphere and service were outstanding. My daughter and I both found our entrees a bit too salty.

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  9. Matthew

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining experience! Fast service and delicious food. I had the duck and it was outstanding.

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  10. Jeff

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there for dinner prior to attending Syracuse Stage production of Cinderella. The service and food were outstanding. Using the Table app was the way to get our reservation made! We will be back!!

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FAQs

Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (315) 475-5154.

Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge is rated 4.8 stars by 604 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge

900 E Genesee St, Syracuse, NY 13244

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Irving Ave
  • Area
    Syracuse
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 11:30 am–2:30 pm Tue–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking can be found along East Genesee Street, in the parking lot along Irving Ave or parking garage along Irving Ave.
  • Public transit
    Located on the Syracuse University bus line - Connective Corridor and Centro route
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ben Burr
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Website
    http://www.phoebessyracuse.com/
  • Phone number
    (315) 475-5154
  • Private party facilities
    We offer two rooms for private events. Our parlor dining room is ideal for 15-35 people and offers a more intimate setting. The atrium dining room will accommodate up to 60 people. You'll find our menu options and party planning info at https://phoebessyracuse.com/private-events . Give us a call at 315.475.5154 | Quality since 1976
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