I used to absolutely love Magenta. I would eat here on every special occasion (since the food was too expensive otherwise) I could find. Birthdays, anniversaries, etc. However their food has significantly decreased in quality while their prices continue to get higher and higher. Not only that, but they keep removing all of the menu items that made Magenta unique in the first place.From everything I’ve seen and heard, it sounds like the majority of these awful menu decisions are due to greedy ownership and mismanagement. It really hurts to see, because the wait staff are still as amazing as they’ve always been and the service I’ve gotten from one lady in particular (unfortunately I cannot remember her name off the top of my head..) has been wonderful! I swear she has been our waitress since I was in elementary school visiting with my mom and sister for a “try something new” night. My boyfriend and I have also gone to Magenta for every anniversary since we were in middle school (we are now in college, going on 6 years), but the prices and declining taste have finally become enough for us to find a new tradition. Thank you again to that wonderful waitress for being such an awesome part of our traditions before!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 5
Rob Byrnes
comfortable atmosphere, good food, great service
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Sheldon Cooper
Furry friendly
pukha leneeBluhm
fun place, love the tapas-like menu. definitely loved the Korean BBQ pork and escargot crostini.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
bodhi leneebluhm
Yummy yummy try the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Tracy Thille
No waiting for early eve meal for 5; only one waiter for the place at that time made for not a lot of attention to tables; ordered pho, veggie curry, satays...all good flavor.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Danielle Belshee (Quickening)
Update: There are tuns of restaurants in Corvallis, but Magenta is in the top 3 for any celebration in my family. No matter how many times we go, it is always a pleasant time, and the food is constantly delicious!I've been here twice, and both times, the food is delicious, the staff friendly and the atmosphere upbeat. Thank you all for a great night!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
westernschoolof fengshui
Best food and atmosphere around!! Delicious in every way; next time we're ordering extra to take home with us?????
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ
Ruthie Prior
My partner emailed twice asking about accommodating a dietary restriction, and received no response from management. Shockingly rude!Still, we tried to come for dinner and were turned away 45 minutes before closing. The “speakeasy” bar in the basement was open late, but was terribly noisy and claustrophobic, and after waiting for service for 20 min we left.We will NOT return!!! Treat your customers as welcomed guests, for goodness sakes! I’m still upset at this bad-attitude restaurant for ruining our date night.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Terah Collins
Magenta is a real gem in Corvallis!! We loved the cozy atmosphere with the fireplace, low lighting, and lush chairs around tables arranged for privacy. We were absolutely wowed by the outstanding food, including BBQ pork tacos, green chicken curry, shrimp pho, and rice noodles with mushrooms and tri-tip. Everything was beautifully presented and perfectly prepared and spiced. We Oo-ed and Ah-ed our way through our whole meal. Our waiter, Justin, was wonderful in every way,with that rare and intuitive knack of knowing when to help us and when to leave us alone. If we lived close by, we'd be there every week, and already look forward to returning asap!!
Good food, great cocktails, good service, good atmosphere. Loved the speak easy downstairs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Lyndon Allydice
We can't wait to go to lunch there again. Atmosphere was great, and loved the food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egg Fried Rice
darcy
Great place for a date. Delicious food good desserts- ginger creme brulee was amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steamed Bao Pork Buns, Bananas Foster, Yukon Fries
Monika Kampmann
The food was barely room temperature. No reason for rice at room temperature. Also ....Fried wontons that are cold? Yikes, nothing worse than fried dough that's not hot! The meat was good but side sauces very lack luster.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
M Schricker
I have attempted twice to send a the owner or manager via their website and no response so I’ll post my letter I sent as a review here of my negative experience here.Dear Owner or Magenta ManagementI hope this letter finds you well. I recently dined at Magenta and felt compelled to share my experience with you.Upon our arrival around 5:30 PM, despite noticing us standing uncertainly at the entrance, our server did not make the effort to walk the short distance to greet us. This initial oversight left us wondering if the restaurant was open or if we were even welcome. The place was completely empty and her lack of effort was very unwelcomingThe culinary aspect of our evening was impeccable, and I commend your kitchen staff for their efforts. However, our overall experience was overshadowed by a series of interactions with our server.When my partner sought advice on drink pairings with our meal, our server’s guidance was noticeably absent, leading us to settle for chai tea. Furthermore, during our meal, she raised her voice across the restaurant, discussing seating arrangements with the bartender, asserting that it was “her table.” This not only disrupted the ambiance but also made the other guests appear visibly uncomfortable for wanting to choose a different seat.Adding to the ambiance issues, the music over the speakers ceased for about 20 minutes, resulting in an awkward and prolonged silence that detracted from the dining experience.The most significant concern arose when I planned a surprise for my partner. I had brought a ring, and when I discreetly asked our server to present it with the check, she seemed delighted. However, she later returned with an unrequested chocolate pudding dessert alongside the ring. While the gesture initially seemed thoughtful, she proceeded to intrude on our personal moment by asking to see the gift again. She then commented, “Oh, only 6 months? I thought it would have been longer.” This not only made our relationship milestone feel insignificant but also gave the impression that she was judging us, especially given our age difference compared to hers. Her loud comment drew undue attention from everyone in the establishment, further diminishing our special moment.To add to our dismay, we were charged for the unrequested dessert and an additional fee, which I assume was for presenting the ring. This was neither communicated nor consented to.Lastly, while our server observed us capturing our special moment, she did not offer to assist, which would have been a redeeming gesture given her involvement.Having worked as the Director of Guest Communications at the Disney Aulani resort in Hawaii, I understand the importance of feedback in the hospitality industry. My intention is to provide constructive criticism in the hopes of improving future guest experiences.Thank you for taking the time to read this. I look forward to hearing from you soon.And they never got back to me sooo yeah…
I used to absolutely love Magenta. I would eat here on every special occasion (since the food was too expensive otherwise) I could find. Birthdays, anniversaries, etc. However their food has significantly decreased in quality while their prices continue to get higher and higher. Not only that, but they keep removing all of the menu items that made Magenta unique in the first place.From everything I’ve seen and heard, it sounds like the majority of these awful menu decisions are due to greedy ownership and mismanagement. It really hurts to see, because the wait staff are still as amazing as they’ve always been and the service I’ve gotten from one lady in particular (unfortunately I cannot remember her name off the top of my head..) has been wonderful! I swear she has been our waitress since I was in elementary school visiting with my mom and sister for a “try something new” night. My boyfriend and I have also gone to Magenta for every anniversary since we were in middle school (we are now in college, going on 6 years), but the prices and declining taste have finally become enough for us to find a new tradition. Thank you again to that wonderful waitress for being such an awesome part of our traditions before!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 5
comfortable atmosphere, good food, great service
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Furry friendly
fun place, love the tapas-like menu. definitely loved the Korean BBQ pork and escargot crostini.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Yummy yummy try the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
No waiting for early eve meal for 5; only one waiter for the place at that time made for not a lot of attention to tables; ordered pho, veggie curry, satays...all good flavor.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Update: There are tuns of restaurants in Corvallis, but Magenta is in the top 3 for any celebration in my family. No matter how many times we go, it is always a pleasant time, and the food is constantly delicious!I've been here twice, and both times, the food is delicious, the staff friendly and the atmosphere upbeat. Thank you all for a great night!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best food and atmosphere around!! Delicious in every way; next time we're ordering extra to take home with us?????
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ
My partner emailed twice asking about accommodating a dietary restriction, and received no response from management. Shockingly rude!Still, we tried to come for dinner and were turned away 45 minutes before closing. The “speakeasy” bar in the basement was open late, but was terribly noisy and claustrophobic, and after waiting for service for 20 min we left.We will NOT return!!! Treat your customers as welcomed guests, for goodness sakes! I’m still upset at this bad-attitude restaurant for ruining our date night.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Magenta is a real gem in Corvallis!! We loved the cozy atmosphere with the fireplace, low lighting, and lush chairs around tables arranged for privacy. We were absolutely wowed by the outstanding food, including BBQ pork tacos, green chicken curry, shrimp pho, and rice noodles with mushrooms and tri-tip. Everything was beautifully presented and perfectly prepared and spiced. We Oo-ed and Ah-ed our way through our whole meal. Our waiter, Justin, was wonderful in every way,with that rare and intuitive knack of knowing when to help us and when to leave us alone. If we lived close by, we'd be there every week, and already look forward to returning asap!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Good food, great cocktails, good service, good atmosphere. Loved the speak easy downstairs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We can't wait to go to lunch there again. Atmosphere was great, and loved the food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egg Fried Rice
Great place for a date. Delicious food good desserts- ginger creme brulee was amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steamed Bao Pork Buns, Bananas Foster, Yukon Fries
The food was barely room temperature. No reason for rice at room temperature. Also ....Fried wontons that are cold? Yikes, nothing worse than fried dough that's not hot! The meat was good but side sauces very lack luster.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
I have attempted twice to send a the owner or manager via their website and no response so I’ll post my letter I sent as a review here of my negative experience here.Dear Owner or Magenta ManagementI hope this letter finds you well. I recently dined at Magenta and felt compelled to share my experience with you.Upon our arrival around 5:30 PM, despite noticing us standing uncertainly at the entrance, our server did not make the effort to walk the short distance to greet us. This initial oversight left us wondering if the restaurant was open or if we were even welcome. The place was completely empty and her lack of effort was very unwelcomingThe culinary aspect of our evening was impeccable, and I commend your kitchen staff for their efforts. However, our overall experience was overshadowed by a series of interactions with our server.When my partner sought advice on drink pairings with our meal, our server’s guidance was noticeably absent, leading us to settle for chai tea. Furthermore, during our meal, she raised her voice across the restaurant, discussing seating arrangements with the bartender, asserting that it was “her table.” This not only disrupted the ambiance but also made the other guests appear visibly uncomfortable for wanting to choose a different seat.Adding to the ambiance issues, the music over the speakers ceased for about 20 minutes, resulting in an awkward and prolonged silence that detracted from the dining experience.The most significant concern arose when I planned a surprise for my partner. I had brought a ring, and when I discreetly asked our server to present it with the check, she seemed delighted. However, she later returned with an unrequested chocolate pudding dessert alongside the ring. While the gesture initially seemed thoughtful, she proceeded to intrude on our personal moment by asking to see the gift again. She then commented, “Oh, only 6 months? I thought it would have been longer.” This not only made our relationship milestone feel insignificant but also gave the impression that she was judging us, especially given our age difference compared to hers. Her loud comment drew undue attention from everyone in the establishment, further diminishing our special moment.To add to our dismay, we were charged for the unrequested dessert and an additional fee, which I assume was for presenting the ring. This was neither communicated nor consented to.Lastly, while our server observed us capturing our special moment, she did not offer to assist, which would have been a redeeming gesture given her involvement.Having worked as the Director of Guest Communications at the Disney Aulani resort in Hawaii, I understand the importance of feedback in the hospitality industry. My intention is to provide constructive criticism in the hopes of improving future guest experiences.Thank you for taking the time to read this. I look forward to hearing from you soon.And they never got back to me sooo yeah…
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1