Sweet Red

Welcome to Sweet Red Bistro! We are a tiny family run restaurant that takes the time to get it right. We are not fast food; but our food is worth the wait! In the meantime, I hope you take a few moments to breathe in your life, give thanks and enjoy. This bistro was inspired by my days spent in San Jose, Costa Rica, a charming city with a distinctive European feel. I fell in love with this romantic and unhurried lifestyle that was mine for most of a year. My days were spent sipping rich café con leche on the patio of Hotel Costa Rica, leisurely dining in quaint cafés and sipping cocktails in the beautiful historic theater. I bought fresh flowers on the street, lit candles on the balcony and learned to savor every moment. When I returned to Oregon, I spent most of my days raising four beautiful children. I poured my heart into my family but I have never forgotten the year I learned how lovely simple indulgences can be. Many years later, my nostalgia to recreate those memories has not faded. I opened Sweet Red Bistro in 2011 and it is the perfect venue to express all that I hold dear. We welcome you to enjoy leisurely dining and the warm hospitality of our Sweet Red Staff; may it be a memorable place to celebrate with those you love. There are many who have contributed to our success here at Sweet Red; please know that your fingerprints will never fade and we will be forever thankful for you. On behalf of the Alire Family and our Sweet Staff, We are delighted you have chosen Sweet Red Bistro today and we will do our best to make your time with us something special. Opening Sweet Red was a longtime dream of Cyndis and the charm of Historic Downtown Albany compliments her bistro perfectly. Cyndi has created a fanciful space, perfect for leisurely dining and celebrating life! She fondly welcomes her guests in as friends, rather than patrons. Her warmth and charm count largely towards the allure of Sweet Red. Not to mention her passion for delicious food and drink and ta