Cynara Restaurant & Lounge Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the Menu
Welcome to Cynara Restaurant & Lounge, where culinary artistry meets a relaxed, elegant atmosphere in Olympia, WA. Our menu showcases a symphony of flavors, from the savory Roasted Duck Leg glazed with Amarena cherry port sauce, to the comforting Cauliflower dish adorned with honey and toasted hazelnuts. Each dish is meticulously crafted to appeal to a variety of palates.
Starters like the rich Dungeness Crab Bisque and refreshing Bleu Grilled Romaine Heart set the stage for an unforgettable dining experience. Shareables such as our Artisanal Cheese and Charcuterie invite guests to explore a delightful pairing of local produce and house-made creations.
The culinary journey culminates with signature desserts, including the famous Chocolate Mousse that evokes sheer delight. Dive in and let your taste buds dance at Cynara, where each plate tells a story of passion and creativity.
Shareables
Chicken Wings
Slow roasted whole chicken wings, harissa, honey, white balsamic bleu
Grilled Artichoke Hearts
Pink peppercorn aioli, aleppo toasted hazelnuts, mint
Artisanal Cheese And Charcuterie
Charcuterie
Select cured meats with house mustard, apricots, and rustic grilled bread
Artisanal Cheese
Select cheeses with honey, grapes, and rustic grilled bread
Dungeness Crab Bisque
Arugula
Pomegranate balsamic, apricots, manchego cheese
Quinoa Herb Salads
Fresh herbs, pickled vegetables, basil lemon vinaigrette
Bleu Grilled Romaine Heart
Twin sisters bleu cheese, white balsamic bleu dressing, aleppo toasted hazelnuts
Soup & Salad Starters
Dinner Mains
Scallop Romesco
Pan seared sea scallops, arugula, hazelnut romesco sauce, quinoa herb salad
Roasted Duck Leg
Amarena cherry port pan sauce, asparagus, greek smashed potatoes
Chicken Veronique
Bone-in chicken breast, riesling cream sauce, grapes, pistachios, asparagus, greek smashed potatoes
Cauliflower
Apricots, honey, pomegranate balsamic, aleppo toasted hazelnuts, quinoa herb salad
Artichoke Marzano Pasta
Campanelle pasta, marzano tomato sauce, roasted artichoke, manchego, rustic grilled bread
Lamb Stew
Slow braised lamb stew, harrisa, apricots, mint, rustic grilled bread
Royal Ranch New York
14oz charbroiled, merlot pomegranate sauce, pearl onions, asparagus, greek smashed potatoes