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    Zynodoa

    4.3 (427 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Fiona Z.

    My friend and I were celebrating my early birthday and drove into town for for a late dinner. I was excited to try food made with ingredients from some of the purveyors on their menu, especially from Polyface Farm and Anson Mills. Service was great and the ambiance was nice. Perfect for a date night. It was surprisingly busy yet still felt private. Beef tartare ($14): This looked less raw (?) than I was used to and seemed a bit more on the chewy side. Yummy anyway. Baby carrot salad ($14): Simple but good. With the portion size, salad seems like a strong word. Slow roasted chicken ($28) with a side of roasted garlic mashed potatoes ($5) and grits ($5): The chicken curry was good with a nice level of spice. I just wish there'd been more rice. The garlic mashed potatoes were delicious and the grits were cooked perfectly. Pumpkin panna cotta ($9): The unshelled (?) pumpkin seeds were so tough to chew. I wish they hadn't topped the dish at all. Nice pumpkin spice panna cotta, although I think the texture was more like flan/mousse.

    Gazpacho and pate! To drive down from CT for...
    Robin H.

    Super service. Our waiter was one of the purveyors of farm to table food that the restaurant uses, in his case, the delicious mushrooms! He gave us great advice including steering us to the gazpacho. To die for... Beautiful venue, our second visit there and loved it again.

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    Melinda V.

    Great place! My husband and I are new to Staunton and wanted to celebrate his birthday with a good cocktail and a cigar at the nearby lounge. Unfortunately, the cigar lounge was closed (need to update hours) but we went on to the cocktail spot - Zyndoa - I'm a Yelper - I've found it pretty reliable. We didn't have reservations and they had recently opened for dinner. So although we didn't have reservations we were able to take a spot at the near empty bar. After about 1/2 hr.,I could see why they asked if we had reservations because it quickly filled up. The bar was well stocked with whiskeys, scotch and bourbons - my whiskey drinking conisour hubby says they had a wide range to suit everyone's tastes. After ordering a couple cocktails- which were VERY good! The bartender told us they did 3 or 5 1oz. Pour tasting flights of the guests choosing. My husband loved this and selected a few and the very knowledgeable bartender gave a few Virginia recommendations. Great service, excellent drinks and recommendations. The spot was modern without being pretentious and very clean. Next time we will come for food as well! Thanks for making my hubby's birthday fun and special.

    Laurel Hill Farms Pan Seared Rainbow Trout
    Parviz B.

    The Fish was amazing, but Fettuccini was very Olive Garden quality but a little more andante. The portion was too little for $26. The service was great, Morgan was a great host and very pleasant to talk to. The ambiance was good and pleasant too.

    7 Hills Steak & Eggs
    Sophie B.

    We had a lovely brunch at Zynodoa for our last morning in Staunton. The service was great, our waiter was very friendly and attentive. The restaurant was not too crowded and had ample seating - both indoor and outdoor. I ordered an espresso martini, which was delicious. My partner and I also split the garlic caesar - which was amazing! I got the steak and eggs, cooked medium rare, which was definitely the highlight of my meal. The only reason I'm giving it 4 starts instead of 5 is because the sausage gravy my partner got, while it had good flavor, was way too salty - which was a bit of a let down.

    Cowboy Ribeye
    Parth R.

    Incredible service, incredible food, and incredible overall ambiance in such an unassuming swanky little spot. The starters included this brûléed cornbread which was moist perfection, followed by some delicious fried oysters and a fig/Burrata salad. The star starter was these fried potatoes with caviar on top. The entrees are where this restaurant shines. A 55oz cowboy ribeye with compound butter was to die for (with a bit too much gristle than I'm comfortable with). My recommendation is to get it medium instead of the chef recommended medium-rare. Finally, the pork duo had me on my knees! The best crispy pork belly with some sweet pulled pork over bacon collards and grits put me on my a$$ for real. If you're in Staunton, get your butt to Zynodoa, you won't be sorry!

    Artisan Cheeses
    Russell J.

    Still an amazing experience! Cheese board, Caesar Salad, 44oz tomahawk, and panna cotta for dessert. All were fresh, delicious, and satisfying!

    Autumn Olive Farm Pork Duo
    Alyssa M.

    Came by this spot for an early dinner before a show at the Shakespeare Playhouse later in the evening. We reserved a table since it was eight of us. The server was very friendly even asking as the start of the meal if we we had plans that evening, so he could gauge how quickly dinner was needed. We started with the Polyface Farm Chicken Liver Parfait, Bruleed Cast Iron Cornbread, and a few salads to share. The chicken liver was very good and a great choice to share. The cornbread was tasty but more of a dessert since it was very sweet and flambe. I ordered the Autumn Olive Farm Pork Duo. DELICIOUS! The grits and collared greens were the perfect pair with the pork. It was a mix of pulled pork and pork belly. It was a well balanced dish, I was very happy with my order. We opted not ordering dessert so we wouldn't be too full before we headed to the show. It was a great experience overall!

    Scallops, mushrooms

    Food was excellent. We had the cornbread, chicken liver pate, farro risotto, scallops, mushrooms, and chocolate torte. Nothing disappointed, though the cornbread was too sweet for me as an appetizer. Better for breakfast the next day! The scallops were magnificent as were the mushrooms. The service was fantastic. We didn't know this was a fancier place while driving through Staunton. So, we had our baby with us, which could have been met with some sneers and eye rolls. But the entire staff from the host to the cooks were friendly, accommodating, and very kind to all of us. If we are ever back through here, we'll definitely stop by.

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    Erin S.

    Absolutely incredible!!! You won't be disappointed. From the service to the menu your tastebuds will love you after an evening here. Excellent for a date night.

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    My partner and I came for dinner last night (a Tuesday). We arrived around 5:45 pm and were…read morepromptly seated. The restaurant was not very busy, but there was a pleasant vibe. The inside reminds me of a Chili's or Ruby Tuesday, but a bit darker. I think it's a nice atmosphere, appropriate for date night, a group, a family, etc. Our server (who has worked here for 3 years) was friendly and efficient. To start, we ordered a bowl of yesterday's soup special (She crab) and a small order of boiled shrimp. The soup was excellent, creamy, and with small pieces of crab throughout. The shrimp (six in the small order) were prepared well and came with a tangy cocktail sauce. The server brought over a loaf of their complimentary bread, which is actually three breads together in a single loaf. The bread was good (I preferred the dark loaf part) and came with a peach butter. We were told that the butters change periodically. The butter had pieces of peach in it (!) and we enjoyed the novelty. Our server mentioned that they also have a pistachio butter and maple butter. Yum. I ordered a salad with the balsamic vinaigrette dressing on the side. The salad itself was good - fresh, with crisp lettuce, tomato, cucumber, apple, almond pieces, etc. Then there was the dressing. Although I mixed the salad dressing in the cup before tasting it, when I did taste it, it was almost all oil with no discernible vinegar or other flavor. I kept stirring and tasting and nothing. So I abandoned the dressing. For entrees, my partner ordered the charbroiled salmon in herb butter with a side of broccoli. The salmon was prepared well and very tasty. I ordered the mahi-mahi, with the sun-dried tomato butter sauce on the side. The mahi-mahi was well prepared and tasty on its own. Honestly, I tasted the sun-dried tomato butter sauce and it was essentially whipped butter. I didn't think it added anything to the entree so I didn't use it. The potato came with butter and sour cream on the side. The potato was very good. Although we were full and not planning on dessert, the server came over with small cups of peppermint ice cream, calling it a "palate cleanser." It was very good and a nice touch. Other than the salad dressing and the sauce for the fish, it was an excellent meal in a nice atmosphere with good service. When we were leaving at around 7:00 pm, the line was out the door.

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