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  • Cynara Restaurant & Lounge

Assorted gourmet dishes including Wild Sockeye Salmon and Chicken Veronique

Menu

500 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Beverage

Brunch

Brunch

  • Eggs Benedict

    prosciutto, harissa hollandaise, poached cage-free eggs, brioche, fried potatoes
    $24.00
  • Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict

    smoked salmon, harissa hollandaise, poached cage-free eggs, capers, dill, brioche, fried potatoes
    $26.00
  • Vegetarian Eggs Benedict

    arugula, cherry tomatoes, harissa hollandaise, poached cage-free eggs, basil, brioche, fried potatoes
    $23.00
  • Cynara Breakfast

    cage-free eggs, fried potatoes, nine grain toast, raspberry jam, choice of bacon or linguica sausage
    $20.00
  • French Toast

    brioche, raspberry coulis, pomegranate whip cream, aleppo toasted hazelnuts, maple syrup
    $19.00
  • Pulled Pork Hash

    mediterranean spiced pulled pork, cage-free eggs, herb yogurt sauce, fried potatoes, nine grain toast, raspberry jam
    $18.00
  • Shakshuka

    cage-free eggs poached in tomato sauce, saffron almond rice pilaf, fresh herbs, grilled bread
    $21.00
  • Smoked Salmon on Toast

    wild sockeye lox, nine grain toast, lost peacock chèvre, pickled shallots, capers, arugula, fried potatoes
    $26.00
  • Kid French Toast

    brioche, pomegranate whip cream, maple syrup
    $12.00
  • Kid Scramble

    cage-free eggs, montalban cheese, fried potatoes, toast
    $11.00

Starters

  • Clams Mediterranean

    northwest manila clams, onion, red bell pepper, garlic, mediterranean spices, lemon butter, prosecco, grilled bread
    $29.00
  • Calamari

    hand-cut rings, gluten-free flour, fried crisp, harissa-lime aioli
    $19.00
  • Artichoke Hearts App

    fried artichokes hearts, pink peppercorn aioli, aleppo toasted hazelnuts, mint
    $19.00
  • Spread Romesco

    house-made romesco, roasted red pepper, toasted hazelnuts, pickled vegetables, warm pita
    $9.00
  • Spread Artichoke Tapenade

    roasted artichoke tapenade, capers, olive oil, warm pita
    $9.00
  • Spread Black Garlic Chèvre

    lost peacock black garlic chèvre, local honey, warm pita
    $9.00
  • Spread Hummus

    house hummus, harissa, garlic, lemon, olive oil, warm pita
    $9.00

Soup & Salads

  • Lobster Bisque

    house smoked tomatoes, roasted red pepper, cream, butter poached langoustine lobster
    $15.00
  • Arugula Salad

    pomegranate balsamic vinaigrette, apricots, campo de montalban cheese
    $12.00
  • Grilled Romaine

    white balsamic bleu cheese dressing, gorgonzola, cherry tomatoes, aleppo toasted hazelnuts
    $15.00

Sandwiches

  • Cauliflower Pita

    harissa roasted cauliflower, arugula, fried artichokes, hummus, pita, fries
    $17.00
  • Chicken Pita

    marinated chicken breast, romaine, herb yogurt sauce, pickled shallot, cherry tomato, pita, fries
    $18.00
  • Grilled Cheese & Bisque

    select cheeses, nine grain bread, lobster bisque
    $24.00
  • Grilled Onion Burger

    washington-raised royal ranch beef, grilled onions, muenster cheese, arugula, pink peppercorn aioli, brioche bun, fries
    $21.00

Mains

  • Artichoke Pasta

    rustic tomato sauce, fried artichokes, campo de montalban cheese, grilled bread
    $25.00
  • Cauliflower Entrée

    apricots, honey, pomegranate balsamic, aleppo toasted hazelnuts, saffron almond rice pilaf
    $28.00
  • Mac & Cheese

    raclette cheese sauce, campanelle pasta, campo de montalban cheese, grilled bread
    $22.00

Desserts

  • Baklava Crumble

    pistachios, honey, vanilla ice cream
    $14.00
  • Chocolate Marquise

    chocolate mousse, raspberry coulis, pomegranate whipped cream, aleppo toasted hazelnuts
    $16.00
  • Raspberry & Peach Bread Pudding

    raspberry & peach bread pudding, amaretto crème anglaise
    $12.00

Just for kids

  • Kid Mac n Cheese

    raclette cheese sauce, campanelle pasta
    $12.00
  • Kid Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    muenster cheese
    $11.00
  • Kid Oodles O' Noodles

    campanelle pasta, butter, montalban cheese
    $10.00
  • Kid Chicken & Veggies

    marinated chicken breast, roasted cauliflower
    $14.00
  • Kid Cheese Burger

    wa raised royal ranch beef, muenster cheese, brioche bun
    $15.00

Lunch

Starters

  • Clams Mediterranean

    northwest manila clams, onion, red bell pepper, garlic, mediterranean spices, lemon butter, prosecco, grilled bread
    $29.00
  • Shrimp Romesco

    charbroiled shrimp skewers, romesco sauce
    $21.00
  • Calamari

    hand-cut rings, gluten-free flour, fried crisp, harissa-lime aioli
    $19.00
  • Artichoke Hearts App

    fried artichokes hearts, pink peppercorn aioli, aleppo toasted hazelnuts, mint
    $19.00
  • Warm Baguette

    warm baguette, side of extra virgin olive oil, balsamic, fresh herbs
    $11.00
  • Aegean Pulled Pork Dip

    slow roasted pulled pork, black garlic chèvre, cilantro, lemon, fresh tortilla chips
    $15.00
  • Charcuterie

    italian dry salami, hot coppa, prosciutto, select cheeses, black garlic chèvre, pickled vegetables, house mustard, grapes, grilled bread
    $31.00
  • Spread Romesco

    house-made romesco, roasted red pepper, toasted hazelnuts, pickled vegetables, warm pita
    $9.00
  • Spread Artichoke Tapenade

    roasted artichoke tapenade, capers, olive oil, warm pita
    $9.00
  • Spread Black Garlic Chèvre

    lost peacock black garlic chèvre, local honey, warm pita
    $9.00
  • Spread Hummus

    house hummus, harissa, garlic, lemon, olive oil, warm pita
    $9.00

Soup & Salads

  • Lobster Bisque

    house smoked tomatoes, roasted red pepper, cream, butter poached langoustine lobster
    $15.00
  • Arugula Salad

    pomegranate balsamic vinaigrette, apricots, campo de montalban cheese
    $12.00
  • Grilled Romaine

    white balsamic bleu cheese dressing, gorgonzola, cherry tomatoes, aleppo toasted hazelnuts
    $15.00
  • Burrata Caprese

    burrata cheese, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, basil, balsamic glaze
    $20.00
  • Cynara Club Entree Salad

    marinated chicken breast, bacon, romaine, gorgonzola, white balsamic bleu dressing, cherry tomatoes, pickled shallots
    $23.00

Sandwiches

  • Romesco Chicken Sandwich

    marinated chicken breast, muenster cheese, arugula, grilled cherry tomatoes, romesco sauce, brioche bun, fries
    $21.00
  • Grilled Cheese & Bisque

    select cheeses, nine grain bread, lobster bisque
    $24.00
  • Grilled Cheese & Fries

    select cheeses, nine grain bread, fries
    $13.00
  • Cauliflower Pita

    harissa roasted cauliflower, arugula, fried artichokes, hummus, pita, fries
    $17.00
  • BLT Sandwich

    bacon, arugula, cherry tomatoes, pink peppercorn aioli, toasted 9 grain wheat, fries
    $16.00
  • Pulled Pork Pita

    pulled pork, romaine, herb yogurt sauce, pickled shallot, cherry tomato, pita, fries
    $17.00
  • Chicken Pita

    marinated chicken breast, romaine, herb yogurt sauce, pickled shallot, cherry tomato, pita, fries
    $18.00
  • Grilled Onion Burger

    washington-raised royal ranch beef, grilled onions, muenster cheese, arugula, pink peppercorn aioli, brioche bun, fries
    $21.00

Mains

  • Artichoke Pasta

    rustic tomato sauce, fried artichokes, campo de montalban cheese, grilled bread
    $25.00
  • Cauliflower Entrée

    apricots, honey, pomegranate balsamic, aleppo toasted hazelnuts, saffron almond rice pilaf
    $28.00
  • Mac & Cheese

    raclette cheese sauce, campanelle pasta, campo de montalban cheese, grilled bread
    $22.00
  • Moroccan Lamb Stew

    spicy slow braised lamb stew, harissa, apricots, mint, grilled bread
    $30.00

Desserts

  • Baklava Crumble

    pistachios, honey, vanilla ice cream
    $14.00
  • Chocolate Marquise

    chocolate mousse, raspberry coulis, pomegranate whipped cream, aleppo toasted hazelnuts
    $16.00
  • Raspberry & Peach Bread Pudding

    raspberry & peach bread pudding, amaretto crème anglaise
    $12.00

Just for kids

  • Kid Mac n Cheese

    raclette cheese sauce, campanelle pasta
    $12.00
  • Kid Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    muenster cheese
    $11.00
  • Kid Oodles O' Noodles

    campanelle pasta, butter, montalban cheese
    $10.00
  • Kid Chicken & Veggies

    marinated chicken breast, roasted cauliflower
    $14.00
  • Kid Cheese Burger

    wa raised royal ranch beef, muenster cheese, brioche bun
    $15.00

Dinner

Starters

  • Clams Mediterranean

    northwest manila clams, onion, red bell pepper, garlic, mediterranean spices, lemon butter, prosecco, grilled bread
    $29.00
  • Shrimp Romesco

    charbroiled shrimp skewers, romesco sauce
    $21.00
  • Calamari

    hand-cut rings, gluten-free flour, fried crisp, harissa-lime aioli
    $19.00
  • Artichoke Hearts App

    fried artichokes hearts, pink peppercorn aioli, aleppo toasted hazelnuts, mint
    $19.00
  • Warm Baguette

    warm baguette, side of extra virgin olive oil, balsamic, fresh herbs
    $11.00
  • Aegean Pulled Pork Dip

    slow roasted pulled pork, black garlic chèvre, cilantro, lemon, fresh tortilla chips
    $15.00
  • Charcuterie

    italian dry salami, hot coppa, prosciutto, select cheeses, black garlic chèvre, pickled vegetables, house mustard, grapes, grilled bread
    $31.00
  • Spread Romesco

    house-made romesco, roasted red pepper, toasted hazelnuts, pickled vegetables, warm pita
    $9.00
  • Spread Artichoke Tapenade

    roasted artichoke tapenade, capers, olive oil, warm pita
    $9.00
  • Spread Black Garlic Chèvre

    lost peacock black garlic chèvre, local honey, warm pita
    $9.00
  • Spread Hummus

    house hummus, harissa, garlic, lemon, olive oil, warm pita
    $9.00

Soup & Salads

  • Lobster Bisque

    house smoked tomatoes, roasted red pepper, cream, butter poached langoustine lobster
    $15.00
  • Arugula Salad

    pomegranate balsamic vinaigrette, apricots, campo de montalban cheese
    $12.00
  • Grilled Romaine

    white balsamic bleu cheese dressing, gorgonzola, cherry tomatoes, aleppo toasted hazelnuts
    $15.00
  • Burrata Caprese

    burrata cheese, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, basil, balsamic glaze
    $20.00

Mains

  • Seafood Rosé Pasta

    bay scallops, shrimp, northwest manila clams, rosé prosecco cream sauce, grilled bread
    $42.00
  • Cynara Paella

    linguica sausage, northwest manila clams, shrimp, artichoke hearts, saffron almond rice
    $39.00
  • Clam Chowder Entrée

    Washington manila clams, bacon, cream, celery, roasted potatoes, grilled bread
    $33.00
  • Sockeye Salmon

    harissa orange glaze, pickled shallots, asparagus, saffron almond rice pilaf
    $42.00
  • Moroccan Lamb Stew

    spicy slow braised lamb stew, harissa, apricots, mint, grilled bread
    $30.00
  • Chicken Veronique

    marinated chicken breast, riesling cream sauce, grapes, pistachios, asparagus, greek red potatoes
    $36.00
  • Artichoke Pasta

    rustic tomato sauce, fried artichokes, campo de montalban cheese, grilled bread
    $25.00
  • Cauliflower Entrée

    apricots, honey, pomegranate balsamic, aleppo toasted hazelnuts, saffron almond rice pilaf
    $28.00
  • Filet Mignon

    washington-raised royal ranch charbroiled filet, harissa hollandaise sauce, asparagus, greek red potatoes
    $75.00
  • Ribeye Romesco

    washington-raised royal ranch charbroiled ribeye, romesco, blistered tomatoes, asparagus, greek red potatoes
    $78.00

Desserts

  • Baklava Crumble

    pistachios, honey, vanilla ice cream
    $14.00
  • Chocolate Marquise

    chocolate mousse, raspberry coulis, pomegranate whipped cream, aleppo toasted hazelnuts
    $16.00
  • Raspberry & Peach Bread Pudding

    raspberry & peach bread pudding, amaretto crème anglaise
    $12.00

Just for kids

  • Kid Mac n Cheese

    raclette cheese sauce, campanelle pasta
    $12.00
  • Kid Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    muenster cheese
    $11.00
  • Kid Oodles O' Noodles

    campanelle pasta, butter, montalban cheese
    $10.00
  • Kid Chicken & Veggies

    marinated chicken breast, roasted cauliflower
    $14.00
  • Kid Cheese Burger

    wa raised royal ranch beef, muenster cheese, brioche bun
    $15.00

Beverage

Cold Drinks

  • Box Just Water

    still spring water with a naturally alkaline pH, packaged in a plant-based recyclable carton. 11.2oz.
    $6.00
  • Can Coca-Cola

    the original classic cola. 12oz.
    $3.00
  • Can Coke Zero

    full Coca-Cola flavor, zero sugar. 12oz.
    $3.00
  • Can Sprite

    crisp, clean lemon-lime soda. 12oz.
    $3.00
  • Can Seattle Soda Co. Root Beer

    classic root beer, sweetened with pure sugar cane. 12oz.
    $3.00
  • Can Cock 'n' Bull Ginger Beer

    bold, spicy ginger beer brewed in the classic tradition. 12oz.
    $7.00
  • Can S.Pellegrino Limonata

    sparkling Italian lemonade made with real lemon juice. 11.5oz.
    $6.00
  • Can S.Pellegrino Mineral Wtr

    premium Italian sparkling mineral water. 11.5oz.
    $6.00

Cynara Restaurant & Lounge Location and Hours

(360) 764-7326
500 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA 98501
Open now • Closes at 9PM
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