Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge

4.7

590 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 28, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Charming
Neighborhood 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
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

What 590 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

4.7Food
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
Innovative
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
Romantic
Central New York
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge offers a delightful dining experience with a "charming setting" and "excellent service." The food is consistently praised as "delicious" and "unique," with standout dishes like the Greek pasta and beef short ribs. The cozy atmosphere and attentive staff make it a "perfect choice" for any occasion.

590 Reviews

K
Kayleigh
Charlotte
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always consistent great service and food! One of our favorite restaurants.
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karen
New York State
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing dinner from start to finish. Jessie was our server and she was great. Very attentive. We (5 people) all loved our dishes…duck, scallops, steak and risotto. Dessert and drinks we wonderful as well!
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Kathleen
VIP
New York City
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our salmon and lemon risotto dinners and carmel gelato desserts were innovative, tasty, and perfectly portioned. Table service was cheery and attentive. A really nice dinner, reasonably priced.
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Kristen
VIP
New York City
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant is beautiful for the holiday!!!! Delicious dinner fun festive cocktails. We love it here!
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Richelle
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great good - great service - will be back thank you
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Kathleen
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Morgan was our waitress and she was great The food was awesome
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theresa
New York City
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was great, our server was attentive yet not intrusive. Our meal was delicious with everything served just as we had asked.
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Amanda
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
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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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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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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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 590 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 28, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 17 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

Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge

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What 590 people are saying

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