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    Cynara Restaurant & Lounge 500 Columbia St NW

    500 Columbia St NW

    Olympia, WA 98501


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    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
    • Earl Gray Crème Brûlée

      baked earl gray custard, caramelized lavender sugar
      $11.00
    • Pomegranate Citrus Sorbet

      house-made bright citrus sorbet, raspberry coulis
      $8.00
    • 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

    All hours
    Sunday10:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Saturday10:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    An elevated casual restaurant and lounge steps from Olympia's waterfront, serving Mediterranean Northwest-inspired cuisine with a scratch kitchen and an extensive gin and whiskey program.

    Location

    500 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA 98501

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