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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

WOW! What a jewel to find in a college town. We wanted something special for our last dinner before saying goodbye to our freshman at OSU. The food was delicious. We started with the Melon appetizer, which we inhaled before my wife decided on a last minute pic as I was pouring a fabulous Willamette Pinot. My wife and daughter had the Filet that was cooked and seasoned perfectly. I had the shrimp and grits which was just amazing. We topped it off with the best peach cobbler we have ever had. The indoor ambiance added to the charm of the meal. What made our night was the managemet and staff who were incredibly warm and welcoming. We can't wait to come back! read more

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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

The steak is good, like seriously good. For a steak it also isn't out ravenous, but you don't get a whole lot besides it. The ambience is excellent, one of the most well put together resultants in Corvallis. I recommend Castor for any special events, on point. read more

I enter Castor to light swing music. Cordial greeting by the server, Olivia conjures a warm feeling inside of me. Her big smile helped me feel welcome. She quickly cleaned the table and returned with menus. The restaurant appeared understaffed, but my server's overwhelming competency allowed for each guest to receive excellent and prompt service. Simply put, I am completely overwhelmed by the quality of cuisine. I would add more dill, large grain kosher salt, lemon to the cucumber/asparagus salad. The quiche is the best thing I've tasted lately. The texture of the egg was custardy and springy. The warm buttery crust played between crispy and smooth and the quiche was adorned with pork which salted the dish just right. The remoulade zinged with citrusy coriander and piqued with chili flake. Service was attentive and not overbearing. What a delight! Mas y mas cava to bubble along my satisfied palate Redolent of egg Piggy to the bank; bubbles Play like the river. read more

I normally don't write a negative review of a restaurant I've only tried a couple of times, but I was shocked at the disparity between my first two experiences there. I have to question whether this very popular restaurant is as consistent as you would expect from its reputation. On my first visit, I got an order of gumbo that was over-the-top perfect. Lots of goodies, fabulous roux and just the right ratio of rice to the rest of the dish. Tonight I stopped by and got an order to go. The staff was great as usual and I was really looking forward to repeating the experience I had the first time. Unfortunately, when I got home and dished it up, I found it was mostly rice. There was so much that the roux was wasted, its flavor so attenuated by the bland rice that you could barely taste it. After eating the few chunks of meat from what I had on my plate, I looked at what was left in the other half of the container and realized that there was no meat or seafood in that part at all! There were only a few bits of okra, for that matter. The other meals I saw and/or tasted on the first visit seemed very good, so I guess I'll give it another shot but if they can't do a much better job when I order gumbo again, I'll find a new place to eat when I go to Corvallis. There are a lot of places to get good food, but it was the gunbo that brought me back. I want to know what to expect when I go to a restaurant, read more

An amazing experience at Castor! Everything we tried on the menu was lovely. We visited for a birthday where the staff went above n beyond to make us feel comfortable and exceedingly cared for. Would recommend for any occasion :) read more

I'm still daydreaming about the brussel sprout appetizer we had last night! This is the perfect date night restaurant. Incredible food--save room for dessert!--and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. read more

We love Castor. Cool atmosphere and great food. Also the word Castor means Beaver so thats a plus! There are a few mentions in these reviews about the awesome value of the Happy hour menu. Don't get me wrong... Food is great and I always appreciate a good discount but the discounts aren't deep as those reviews might lead you to believe. I've attached an image of the menu so you can make your own judgement. Great place to eat if you are looking for something tasty and unique. read more

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The food is amazing with great prices especially for the quality of the food and service. Wait staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. They exuded pride in there work establishment. We had the crab deviled eggs, 10/10 Bacon wrapped dates 10/10 Gnocchi was the highlight 12/10 African peanut soup 10/10 Cheesy gritz 11/10 Filet mingon 10/10 read more

The food was beautiful and fresh. However, the waiter appeared less than joyful to serve us. Also, we were asked in advance if we were celebrating a special occasion, which we were, and no mention was made. For us, part of dining out is the experience. read more

We came here on a whim while walking through downtown Corvallis. We were hungry and decided to look for restaurants on Yelp. This place was one of the ones that came up on the top of the list with great reviews so we decixed to give it a try. We were not disappointed! The ambiance is very relaxing. It has a woodsy industrial vibe to the place. It was a Saturday evening when we walked in the restaurant but we had gotten lucky, we were able to get a table immediately. The place was full and they had numerous reservations. The staff is amazingly polite, friendly, and very attentive. That alone makes the experience so much better. Hence, the 5 stars. We were given a menu immediately and given water. Our water never went empty. We had the Promme Frites, which were matchstick french fries. I highly recommend paying extra to top it with the truffle oil... so delicious!! Their house ketchup is amazing! My fiance who doesn't like ketchup finished it all up! I had a Cabernet and my Fiance had a beer. They served my Cabernet in a proper Reidell Cabernet glass. The main courses here runs about $25. Coming from the Seattle area, that isn't too bad especially for a Filet Mignon dinner, which my Fiance had. He had his steak cooked medium and it was cooked to perfection. The flavors were on point. I had the Coq au Vin (Chicken with Wine). That too was quite delicious! The chicken was tender without being mushy and the same goes for the vegetables. Our waitress came to check up on us every so often, which was nice. We never felt rushed. We hung out a bit after finishing our meal to drink alcohol. As a side note, the women's restroom was very clean. This place gets 5 stars! We had an excellent experience here from the service to the dinner and loved the ambiance. If you're looking for a nice place to have dinner, this is highly recommended!! read more

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Great service. Great food. Menu selection was good. Came for lunch. The beef stew was amazing.

Excellent food and service! I've been twice, and it's already one of my favorites in Corvallis!

Castor is always a great place to eat. We go for date night and have taken our teens for a family dinner as well. Everyone always enjoys their mocktails and cocktails as well as all the inventive and delicious food. One of our fav places to eat. read more

Want to be spoiled? Go here! Awesome service and awesome food! We have always left feeling content

We have been to Castor about two years ago. This time we took friends. Everyone raved over the food! The service was attentive and not pushy. We never had to worry about needing anything, as the server seemed to anticipate our needs. I love gumbo. I had it tonight, and it was just as delicious as two years ago. If you love manhattans like we do, this is the place to get one. I would return in a heartbeat. read more

Excellent Service And Food Located downtown this is an excellent restaurant which we highly recommend. Also recommend making a reservation. Thank goodness we did,so didn't have to wait in the line. Our waitress Amity provided good friendly service and recommendations. Atmosphere is I would say is business casual. The restaurant is divided into several small rooms open for dining. We started with the cheese board for an appetizer. Nice selection of cheese and the waitress gave us a description of each type Then we both had the 6 oz Filet with roasted potatoes and mixed greens. Presentation was attractive with reasonable portions. Both meals were cooked as requested. Food was delicious. The menu is not large but does have a variety of items. Price was reasonable for the quality. We parked on the one way street in front. Not sure about any other available location for parking. read more

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Celebrated my dad's birthday dinner tonight at the new restaurant in Corvallis, Castor. 10/10. Service, ambiance, food, value all A+. Super accommodating of food sensitivities and allergies. The Seafood Gumbo I had with crab, shrimp, and scallops was delicious. All cooked perfectly. Some of the best shrimp I've had outside the gulf coast. Best scallops. Reasonably priced drinks and cocktails. Great place for special occasions. Their truffle fries are as good as you can get, and served with house ketchup, spicy mustard, and garlic aioli. Worth going just for those. Will go again. read more

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This cozy restaurant has left the best impressions! Hospitable waitress, healthy food, farm-to-table, and beautiful presentation. You would never think a restaurant like this would exist in Corvallis, OR. Castor is better than many of my favorite high-end restaurants in San Francisco. I recommend Castor to everyone! I would like to come back to this 5-star restaurant again and again. read more

Our go-to place for a good steak in the area. We've only been there a few times, but it has always been really good and the staff friendly.

Food and service was excellent! I got the warm panzanella salad with the 5 ounce fillet and it was so tender I didn't need the steak knife. The drinks are good too. The restaurant is much larger than it looks and has a fun atmosphere. read more

Very friendly staff and EXCELLENT food. Got the filet mignon and it was amazing. Great proportions. Would definitely recommend.

Great drinks, excellent food and wonderful service. They even have great mocktails. The steak frites was the perfect pairing with their wine glacé. read more

Castor was a surprising culinary gem in Corvallis. Interesting food, well-crafted, with excellent local ingredients. Highly recommended!

Can't recommend Castor enough! The food is amazing and the service is great! The shrimp and grits are 10/10. Castor is great for small plates and drinks or a full dinner. You won't be disappointed. read more

THIS IS THE PLACE FOR FINE FOOD!!!! We happen to stumble across this place when the restaurant we went to go to originally was closed, due to a power outage the day prior. So we walked and found this place! Everything we ordered was mouth watering delicious. We were so impressed with the food, and service we inquired about the chef. Unfortunately she was not in this night. Being foodies and being this excited about our meal was a pleasant surprise!! The pork chop was amazing! Everything had distinctive flavors. Hats off to the Chef! And cheers to the service! read more

What a wonderful dining experience! We made reservations but on arrival it was such a lovely evening we wanted to sit outside and the staff were very accommodating to this change. The food was outstanding . I had the pork chop which far exceeded my expectations. They have a great wine list also. read more

Great service and delicious, innovative food. Don't miss it when you are in Corvallis

Our favorite restaurant in Corvallis. We have not had a meal yet that wasn't rave worthy. Dungeness Crab gratin. Damn.

Wonderful restaurant! Had a fantastic flight of wine coupled with an exquisite scallops starter! My son had a hunky chop of pork with deliciously spiced carrots. We will be back! read more

Excellent dinner and atmosphere! Friendly wait staff. I had the scallops and squash it was delicious. I will eat here again on my next visit. read more

Visited Castor for my birthday back in February. We chose it because of the high ratings and what sounded like a good atmosphere. The service was a bit slow, and when we asked about some of the items, the waitress said they didn't serve them on that day (maybe put it on the menu, as the table next to us also asked about it). That was fine and we placed our orders. I had the filet mignon and it was perfectly average. My fiancè had the seafood gumbo, which doesn't taste like any Southern gumbo I've had and was also pretty average for what it was (below average for "traditional" tasting gumbo). We shared the hush puppies and they were pretty bland. Overall the prices are too high for the quality of food and service. We have found a lot of more affordable locally sourced restaurants with better food and service. Unfortunately, we will not be back. read more

My favorite place! If only it was in the city I lived in! I love their Dirty gin . Their olives are to die for! I love going there during happy hour as the martinis are a reasonable $6 and the food menu has lovely bites. Their truffle fries are really good, and really big! Their bread and butter/olive oil is an amazing snack to soak up your booze of choice. I've also enjoyed their tartine trio more than once. If you want some fabulous food and tasty cocktails and are passing through Corvallis, this is the place to be! read more

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