Cynara Restaurant & Lounge

First time visit. Our server, Jamie, was understated elegance. She understood the menu, made appropriate suggestions. The fried artichokes were so delicious, we nearly decimated the appetizer before taking a picture of it.

Wade is hands down the best chef if I could give more stars I would. Thank you for such a wonderful meal

We were gonna go to Anthony's to celebrate our 1 year anniversary, but saw Cynara on the way. The building looked interesting, and not too busy so we stopped in.

This restaurant is in it's infancy stage, being just over 2 years old from what we were told. Our server, Jamie, was super nice and lovely to talk with. I honestly look forward to meeting the owner because that man is a dang genius. From the atmosphere to the food, all of the details were phenomenal. I only wish I could afford to come more, because it's a great experience.

My only negative take is that it is on the pricier side, but only because he wants to make sure his staff are appropriately compensated, which I love. Having worked in terrible conditions at low paying jobs myself, I understand why it's so important to charge the amount they do, which is another reason I give 5 stars.

Keep doin what you're doin. We will be back when we have more special occasions.

Dined here today at 4:30pm and everything exceed our expectations. We opted for multiple appetizers over entrees and can't recommend it enough. Lamb kabobs & prawns were perfectly cooked - delish! Charcuterie board was gorgeous and well-balanced. The fried artichoke hearts were superb!! Burrata flavor & texture were divine. Attentive, friendly service with just the right amount of good conversation. We will be back again, and soon. Happy to add Cynara to our Oly favorites!

A friend and I decided we wanted some good take out food instead of the usual pizza we always get for ourselves and the kids. We wanted to treat us right. The food was out of this world. I've eaten at a lot of top restaurants over the years, and Cynara is high on my list of favorites. Some friends think it's a little expensive, but once you take your first bite you'll know that it's worth every penny.
And no. I don't work for this restaurant.

Delicious! We visited for lunch and our server Kristy was so efficient and kind. Very comfortable seating which is important since I was lunching with my Mom. Get the mushroom soup - you won’t regret it! Overall a pleasant mix on the menu of comfort and unique.

Only thing I would suggest is that they would benefit from a few more non-alcoholic drink options. All the beautiful glassware is going to waste at lunchtime.

We went to Cynara for a date night and had a great time. The food was delicious and I definitely recommend the duck. The sauce was absolutely amazing and I wanted to lick my plate when I was done. The bread pudding was the perfect amount of sweet and a perfect way to end the night. We will definitely be back again.

Absolutely amazing new restaurant. Our server Tyler was very informative, just the right amount of checking in with us, and the food... the food was incredible.
Well plated, amazing presentation!
Combination of flavors was brilliant!
Cocktails were exceptional...
Definitely a new favorite in Olympia.

So my Sea-🌟 & I did our excursion of eating out and decided to try Cynara for the first time. Holy of Holys, so amazing!!! Pure mouth orgasm in every bite!!!
Cynara toast, deep fried artichoke hearts, the Morrocan lamb stew, the Sockeye salmon, & the baklava vanilla ice cream. Go treat ya Self if ya haven't tried Cynara yet. So good! Bon Appetit!

PS: the salmon and their saffron almond rice pilaf is gf! 😉😋🤤

Nice spot for a nice dinner out. I had the shrimp, artichoke appetizer, and the caprese salad. All were super tasty. I ordered the garden party cocktail, and it was light and refreshing. Price was higher, but good quality experience. I paid about $68 before tips, splitting the artichoke appetizer.

Patio was nicely shaded. Quiet enough that it was a good place for conversation.

Parking would be easy to get. I'd leave the kids at home for this one, save it for a date night.

Vegetarian options were good. Gluten free options were available.

Loved every bit of our evening here. Yes it's pricey but our food and service was as good as it gets. Everything was perfect. Ribeye was cooked perfectly and the duck with cherry sauce was amazing.

Best dining experience we have had in Olympia! The food was great — from a truly unique starter (grilled artichoke hearts) to delicious mains (perfectly prepared, succulent Chicken Veronique for my bride, and risotto with wild mushrooms for me) to a dessert of baklava over vanilla ice cream (one order is enough for 2). Service by Jamie was perfect yet not intrusive. The price a little high for Olympia, but worth every penny.
We come from Kennewick periodically to Olympia to visit my wife’s siblings. We’ll be back to Olympia and back to Cynara

This is the best restaurant in Olympia, by far. The food is excellent and unlike any other venue in town, the servers are knowledgeable and efficient, and the atmosphere pleasant and welcoming. Try it before going to another of your same old places for the same old boring fare. Cynara does it all very well!

Kristi was phenomenal and the food was exquisite. Try the charcuterie and artisinal cheese appetizer as well as the filet. You can't go wrong here. The menu is Mediterranean Pan Pacific. Lovely!

Had lamb skewers for apps. Pork belly and chicken veronique for main. Bread pudding for dessert. Delicious and Carly is a great server

Everything about the evening was a perfect choice. Everyone was happy with their choices and we left knowing we'll be back. My salmon was perfect; my son had intended to save some pulled pork and shrimp for his daughter but it was just too good not to finish. And the DIL's cauliflower entree was amazing. Definitely a return visit on the future

We really loved our experience at Cynara. The drinks were amazing and the wine list was great. We ordered a salad to start that was dressed perfectly. Our meals, steak and halibut, were both cooked perfectly. The service was amazing.

Great service, amazing food! The location is nice, especially for outdoor seating.

Cynara is a wonderful upscale restaraunt in downtown Olympia with moderate prices. Their menu never disappoints, and their drink selections are unmatched. I love the ambiance here. I cannot say enough good things about Cynara! It's truly my favorite Olympia restaraunt and my go-to whenever I'm in town.

Everything I've ever had here has been wonderful. I tried the happy hour for the first time this last week and highly recommend that as well, especially for the duck toasts