At 4 o'clock with only 2 tables in use, they would not let me in to have a drink/happy hour because I didn't have a reservation. Completely ridiculous.... read more

I do not understand the positive reviews for this restaurant. I try to give restaurants the benefit of the doubt, but my impression is this place was not just having a bad day. Service was fine. Nothing special, not bad. Food was not good. Every person in my 5 person party was disappointed. Food was under seasoned and generally meh. I ordered the vegetable bowl. It was described as spring vegetables with crispy shallots over rice with cashew goddess sauce and a fried egg. Sounds delightful yes? It was not. I got broccoli (the only spring vegetable I guess? With a lot of sautéed shallots, not crispy, and a very well-done fried egg, along with a tasteless smidge of sauce. My son got a pork belly sandwich. He said he couldn't taste the pork belly. How is that possible? We were passing through on a road trip so maybe it's a regional palette thing? I liked the space and the concept, the food needs some serious refinement to meet expectations with what is presented on the menu. read more

My wife and I went to Castor on a Friday night. We had a 7:15 reservation we made via their website and the process was simple and clear. We arrived a touch early and were welcomed warmly. We were informed our table was being made ready and there would be a 5-10 minute wait which still had us seated at 7:15. Good job Castor! I ordered a cocktail and my wife ordered the Burrata with peaches and pickled blueberries. My cocktail was a delicious Old Fashioned and the starter was tasty. Our only shrug would have been the bread with the Burrata. It was not our favorite, I failed to note what kind of bread it was but it tasted something like a whole wheat sourdough. Probably an acquired taste. Next we ordered our entrées. I chose the Filet Mignon and my wife decided on the cheese board. I know, a cheese board is not necessarily an entrée but she gets what she wants. The filet was cooked perfectly and the carrots and potatoes were delicious. The shallots atop the steak, marinated in red wine, were divine. I would go back just to have that plate of food again, and possibly more than just once. The cheese board was nice but only had two soft cheeses on it. A hard cheese would have been nice. It was all delicious, but feel short of other cheese boards we have tried. Not a complaint, just a note. We ended with the blue berry bread pudding and the Creme Brûlée. I should have known the bread pudding would disappoint considering I didn't care for the bread with the Burrata. My mistake. It was, as bread puddings go, nicely done and blueberries are always a bolstering presence. The creme brûlée was good. I was on the fence about a 4 or 5 star review as there were a couple things that didn't jive with me but ultimately I went with the five star. Grace, our patient and charming server made the difference. And not just her. Every staff member I interacted with was smiling and helpful. Excellent service and made the evening extremely pleasant. Be sure to get a reservation and be prepared for a lovely experience that deserves time to be savored. We will be back. No photos because it was a no technology dinner date. But let me assure you, everything looked marvelous. read more

Quaint bar and grill that is trying to serve up trendy food in a biscuit-and-gravy town. Their chicken sandwich was a hit and the potato salad was very good. Don't leave without having the bread pudding it was outstanding. Service was good and the staff were friendly. I was there at an off time so there was a lot of space but full things could get close together. Overall this was a great experience! read more

Great food close to the OSU campus. Recommend the collard greens and pimento cheese board, tasted like home back in Georgia! Pork chop and shrimp dinners were both redone well played and great flavor. read more

My friends and I went to Castor Kitchen and Bar in Corvallis, Oregon for dinner. The food was amazing and the staff, was incredibly helpful in choosing new items to try. Our host Casey Hanks was very knowledgeable about everything on the menu. We tried some new dishes that was very well prepared. I would say Ethan the cook is extremely good at his job. I would highly recommend if you are in Corvallis to stop by for either lunch or dinner you won't be disappointed. read more

The food at this restaurant was absolutely incredible. I went with my parents just this weekend not expecting much, but all three of us were completely blown away by the quality of the food. Every dish we ate was excellent. I would absolutely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a wonderful place to eat. Lovely ambiance as well, and the service was wonderful; the servers were proud to answer any questions about the food. read more

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All in all a wonderful dining experience! From Leah's delicious cocktails to the comfy and elegant atmosphere - I'd say a must try when in the area - jonesing for Nola? Go to the castor when ya can't catch that flight read more

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6pm on 1/4/2024 How did this place get so many 4/5 stars is a mystery. Our waitress: Justine P Hubby had sliders which were ok, his Dungeness crab salad had about 1/4 cup of crab which is a tiny portion. My grilled cabbage was a JOKE! It was very small, about 1/8 of a whole head and far from grilled and was raw. I ate a few bites of the goat cheese but had to take it home and cook it more as it was to hard to chew and to cut with a knife and fork. My cheese grits were good but barely warm and had no scallions as the menu stated. Our waitress Justine P was less than attentive and after waiting 15+ minutes the nice bartender offered to help us box my cabbage that was far from edible. Finally our waitress appeared, never once checking on us but just laid the bill on the table, never said thank your or kiss my grits. She was 20 something, thin with blonde hair. Very poor service read more

Good food and wide food selection. Good choices of local wines and beer. Pleasant personnel attending to customers. read more

Probably the best place for dinner and drinks in Corvallis. Upscale spin on classic Southern fare, great bar, and excellent service. Laid back vibe, classy but very relaxed. Optimal for conversation and relaxing. read more

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We went early on Valentines Day and absolutely loved it. We ordered off the Valentine's Day menu. Our drinks were lackluster , maybe they were watered down? But everything else was delicious. We will return. read more

Castor Kitchen & Bar - Appetizer was castor cheese board and a roasted beet burrata salad. Both were delicious! - Bars Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

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Fourth time and still disappointed. Gumbo's spice level ranges from bland to medium spicy. Scallops were interestingly seared on one side and still wet. It wasn't overcooked. The slider is a buttery meat empanada. Very interesting. But the service is usually good, if a little haute. read more

Castor is our favorite and the best! The service is always amazing and they have a great set-up for curb-side pickup. We are in love with all the vegetarian options. Our favorites are the tartines! The pommes frites with truffle oil are addictive! This place is so nice, if you're looking to impress, definitely go here! I think this might become a regular lunch/dinner spot and dessert is in our future too! They obviously love their community and show it through their love of food. read more

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Best Damn Restaurant I've been to in awhile! Went for a drive from Eugene area & found this Gem! Had the Fall Vegetable & lentil's. (I've never ordered a plate like this) The BEST plate I've had in some time. Mom had filet mignon said was oh so very delicious! Hats off to the Chef! read more

Castor Kitchen & Bar - Fall Vegetable's & Lentils - Bars Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

Dined here on several occasions (tonight invited by friends). Continue to walk away with that was nice but nothing exciting. Reviewing now to say do not order the current Castor board. Totally overpriced at $23 for literally two slices of meat, very small wedge of Brie (think laughing cow size), minuscule slice of pate and very small portion of olives, pickled veg and hazelnuts - it is really a rip-off and they should reconsider the price or add more proteins. read more

Our friends, my Hubby, and myself picked this place because our first choice didn't have reservations for the time we needed. I made the reservation for 6, and my Husband and our friends got there a little early and they were seated at our table for drinks. When I arrived they asked if we wanted appetizers and my drink order. I got a Mule and we ordered the Squash which is crispy pork belly, cane gastrique, smoked pecans, and Cypress Grove chévre. We also got the Pommes Frites which is hand-cut fries, with homemade ketchup & mustard.The squash was so yummy! The Crispy Pork belly, OOOO CHEF's KISS! For dinner I got the Shrimp & Grits with white cheddar-North Carolina grits, holy trinity, bacon garlic pan sauce, toasted hazelnuts, scallions. The Shrimp were a nice size, with lots of flavor and the grits had great flavor with the pan sauce.My Husband got the Gumbo withdark brown roux, holy trinity, roasted chicken,andouille sausage, tomato, long grain rice, scallions, and filé. He let me try it, and I wanna get it next time we come back. One of our friends had the rib eye and wow, so much flavor. The Ambiance is great, unique and fun. Customer Service is amazing, my friend didn't notice his napkin fell on the ground and one of the servers picked it up and handed him a clean one. I love that they use cloth napkins. Everyone really enjoyed their food and their drinks. A new favorite in Corvallis! We will definitely be back. read more

Good food and good service. Casual setting good for different occasions. I will be happy to go again the next time I am in town.

Good afternoon, this place is located not far from Oregon State University, the vibe at this place is cool. I started off with a shrimp and grits, and also scallops. The Shrimp and grits were okay, sauce was a little spicy but good. I ordered extra shrimp and it was very tasty, this shrimp and grits was very different. The presentation of the food was good and female waiter had great customer service. The scallops were okay and you just don't get enough to make it a meal. The sauce was on point, just not enough for a meal if you order this selection. Over the fries were okay with the garlic extra cheese, moving forward I think they also need to have ranch as well for dipping for fries. This is not a bad spot if you just looking for a nice place to vibe. read more

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Took my lifelong best friends to dinner at Castor Kitchen and Bar last night and had one of the most memorable meals of my life! Chef Ethan excelled in his presentation and preparation. We were fortunate to have Chef de Cuisine, Casey Hanks, guide us through details of the menu, preparations and variety of choices. An absolute treat to insight of his creative mind and palate! Service was exquisite and attentive! The vegetable board with rich salmon dip, perfectly presented and contrasted with crunch and vegetables. Fennel au Grautin cravingly creamy and smooth. Blackened Cauliflower, labneh, gemolata, chili crunch a perfect blend of spicy and soothing. If I could only choose one item on the menu it would be the hot honey Carrots, with Laura Chenel chevre, herbs, smoked pecans! Filet mignon with potatoe and asparagus, pork chop with spaetzel and sweet/savory sauce, shrimp and grits with bell pepper, hazel nut and pepper and vegetable bowel were all devine! Friends and food at their finest! Bravo! read more

We went to Castor for dinner a week ago. The environment is comfortable and not too crowded, the staff friendly and helpful. Our dinner was excellent and the service was amazing! Our server Zenaida was very pleasant and attentive, she made the evening so much nicer. She was on top of everything, checking with us repeatedly (but not too much!) as to our dinner needs. And she made the evening even more special by adding a birthday candle to probably the best crème brûlée I've ever had! Highly recommended. read more

Castor Kitchen & Bar - Best crème brûlée ever! - Bars Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

Awesome. In every way, but special kudos to the owner who makes every effort to make our experience here delightful and memorable!

The food is very fresh! It's great food and a nice counter point to DelAlma. Much more laid back and intimate. Chef would occasionally run food out to diners. I loved her vibe. The service (blond curly haired female) was wonderful. Not overly friendly and always on top of everything. I love it when you don't really notice the service because it's so good. I haven't really eaten indoors and the tables are spaced far from each other. I loved that. Thank you! The truffle fries were really really good. A delight. The aioli was great but really, they were best on their own. The small size is plenty big for most parties, I'd think. Do order them! The cocktail, love something, was a delight. The vibe is casual with an emphasis on the food. The steak tartar had a relish-y taste that I wasn't fond of. I would not get that again. It was pretty, though, served with purple potato chips and some delicious bitter green like mizuna. If you like sweet relish, this is the tartar for you! The pork chop was huge. My darling daughter thought it was quite good, while I found it on the dry side. The carrots that it was served on were apparently quite delicious. I wouldn't know as DD kept them all for herself. She is mean. We ordered the collard salad - amazing! They "massage" it, meaning they probably beat the hell out of it so that it can be eaten raw. That salad was great and was served with what can be described as savory granola or oat croutons. Recommended. My DD ordered a mocktail, can't recall which, but she said it tasted like a smartee, which I confirmed. Fun! DD has one more year at OSU and I'm sure we'll be back. read more

I don't even know where to began, this place is amazing. It is absolutely perfect for date night. They have the best truffle fries and steak. I wanna thank the people who work here for also being great waitress and always treating us special. I really refer anyone who is in Corvallis to come here. Love love love it. read more

Super solid, happy hour with some unusual choices, compared to most happy hour menus. good old fashions with no nonsense added

Their menu is one of the most limited in town; VERY few items to select from, and even fewer for non-meat eaters. Their foods taste okay, but nothing special. Definitely not worth the exorbitant prices they charge! Really disappointing. I've eaten there 3 times over the years since they first opened, the last time being 2 weeks ago. The chef is A Legend in His Own Mind. Hard Pass. read more

Castor is a good place to eat. The steak is very good and the crème brûlée is delicious. The staff are friendly and understanding. The ambience is nice and very pretty. read more

Food was insanely amazing, have never had shrimp that good, the filet mignon was next level as well as the cocktail menu, fast friendly service as well. This place is 10/10 easily read more

Good service, nice house wine, old fashioned was okay, but sweeter than I'd like. The charcuterie board was by far the worst I've ever had. Would try again. read more

After a very rewarding week at work and a large commission I decided to treat myself to one of Corvallis' only fancy restaurants. I was alone and coming straight from work so I was not dressed up. I was wearing casual Prana pants and a branded work hoodie. From my understanding the bar is open seating / first come first serve. I walked in smiling and ready to buy myself an expensive steak dinner and a cocktail or two. The hostess greeted me and I told her it was just me and I'd be fine sitting at the bar. There was one open spot. She checked the bar which is a glance over and then began speaking to other girls on the waitstaff. After a while a different girl walked up and asked if I had been helped yet. The hostess finally came back and said "well there's only one seat open and there's a couple about to leave and another couple waiting for a table, we can seat them there" so I then replied okay that is 3 open seats and only two people so there's still an open seat. She then replies " well there is another party of two and it looks like in not too long another couple will leave the bar so we'd rather wait for them to leave so they can sit there." None of it made sense. I was quite furious and just said never mind. I'm not sure what she was trying to play there but I felt judged because I was solo and not dressed all that fancy, $450 boots I guess it wasn't good enough ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. I've come in a few times, once I had fish and it was good and another time I had a different dish that was nothing special for the price tag. Oh well, their loss on a big tip. read more

I have been here several times. Slow service, noisy and food was just ok. I prefer eating out in Albany.

The food and drinks are excellent, I had the pork chop and my wife had the filet. She felt hers was a bit acrid but my pork chop was cooked to perfection. We will be back. read more

One of the only places I can get beef tartare! So amazing! Their old fashioned is really lovely here too! Also try the chocolate cake for dessert, it's a huge gooey piece that's soo delicious! read more

Such a great place to have beautiful cocktails and reimagined and fun food options. The atmosphere is fun and relaxing.

This restaurant did an amazing job of helping us put on a graduation dinner for our family, celebrating graduation of our twin boys! They helped us plan, and execute a flawless dinner for our group of 15 family and friends. They were willing to let us set the stage by selecting appetizers, helped us select wines, and desserts for the table. It was like hosting a party at home - with a lot of help. The bartender/manager helped us plan every step of the way. He and our server were amazing. They were committed to making our party the best. The food was all generous and delicious and the menu items fit every dietary requirement. From the veggie bowl to the pork chop, everyone was happy with their meal. Another nice restaurant in town was not so accommodating so we moved our reservation to Castor and we are so glad it happened!! I can not recommend them enough. read more

Nice little place. Waitress were polite and attentive. Food was very good, all very well prepared right down to the perfectly cooked veggies on the side. Not cheap, but not too expensive either. Just right. Wife and I will definitely be back for a nice dinner now and then. Reservations needed! read more

Wow. A bistro, that has farm-to-table, and is moderately priced, all with fantastic service - in downtown Corvallis. This seems like the sort of place that you would want, crave, in any neighborhood. As Portlanders, we often think of Restaurants as being only in Portland in the state of Oregon. However Corvallis has proved this wrong yet again. This place, Castor, is fantastic. The farm to table selections are unique, the wine pours are generous and appropriate for the style of food. The food - super creative . . . with some of the best French fries ever! This is a must-visit Corvallis restaurant for sure. Great food. Great service. Great ambiance. What more could you want. Oh, I guess it would be better if Castor was conveniently located in our neighborhood back in Portland. :-) read more

The food is top notch and it is just a fun place to go. There were unusual menu items and we tried a number of them.

We sat at the bar and the bar tender was great! They have N/A mixed drinks that are amazing. The food was sooo good. It's hard to get decent southern food in Oregon, but their gumbo is the real deal. If you're a bread pudding aficionado, get theirs!! read more

Always the most amazing food, best high end food at the most reasonable prices! Staff remembers what customer service is, atmosphere 5*! We drive all the way from Newport just for the "Castor" experience! read more