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Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge, Syracuse, NY

Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge

4.7
4.7
583 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Menu

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What 583 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • 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 Ambiance

  • Central New York

    Best Value

  • Central New York

    Good for groups

  • Central New York

    Healthy

  • Central New York

    Neighborhood gem

  • Central New York

    Great for fine wines

  • Central New York

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge offers a charming dining experience with "fabulous servers" and "really delicious food." Guests appreciate the "excellent ambiance" and attentive service, making it a great choice for special occasions and casual outings alike. The menu caters to diverse tastes, consistently delivering "unique, beautifully presented" dishes.

583 Reviews

  1. Amanda

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a plus 1 for our party of 4 reservation--the staff totally rolled with it. Our server Jessie kept our water filled and was the perfect level of attentive and discreet. Food was perfect, drinks were lovely, and the overall vibe was lovely.

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  2. Louis

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is A fine place to eat and drink probably the best place in town. Especially when attending the Dome or Syracuse stage it’s very convenient.

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  3. Kenneth and Andrea

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phoebe’s has remained consistent with good food and service after all of these years with a nice atmosphere and bar. Very convenient location near the campus.

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  4. William

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place if you have a Syracuse Stage play.....

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  5. Cheryl

    New York City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I ordered the special - perch over beet risotto and sautéed spinach. Food wasn’t hot. Told waitress she offered to reheat I boxed it up took it home

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  6. Michele

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, Phoebe's knocked it out of the park. The duck wontons were crispy little packages of richness, just the right size. The seared scallops were perfectly prepared and seasoned, the root vegetable "hash" and whipped sweet potatoes were a great combination of flavors and textures. Everything was hot, tasty, served promptly, and exactly as ordered. Our waiter was personable, knowledgeable about the menu, and attentive without being intrusive. Wine prices are a little high, but that's typical of any restaurant these days (alas!). Five stars :)

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  7. Shveta

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the change in menu to reflect the Fall season. Drinks were delicious and our server was friendly and very attentive!

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  8. Kathryne

    Upstate NY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place! The food is always top notch and the staff go out of their way to be courteous and welcoming. I always have a great time there.

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  9. Alissa

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time back in about 20 years and it did not disappoint. The food, the atmosphere, the service...all fantastic!

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  10. Joe

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience — service and food. Our server was very nice, attentive, and check on us regularly.

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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 4.7 stars by 583 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • 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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