The reviews are accurate... what a gem! Amazing farm-to-table cuisine in a vibrant but cozy atmosphere with a good bar and attentive service. It was fun to have chicken from Polyface Farm, which was featured in "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan (a book which had a huge impact on the way I shop, eat, and dine). The location was also extremely convenient to the Shakespeare theatre, where we were headed after dinner. Overall, a delightful evening!
Kyle Vaughan
Me and my wife came in only an hour after opening and were informed after ordering that they were out of both the entree and our appetizer. The manager did bring cheese and crackers as an apology and our server was super nice. However, the pasta was undercooked as was the steak (borderline raw in the middle) despite being ordered medium rare. We left pretty disappointed and I don’t think we will be back
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
D. Lowery
A fine meal. Very good service. No server stopped moving the entire night. Had a great time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
hudsonheritage
Our experience started out a little odd and progressed to service that was unexpectedly below par. We made a 5:30 reservation via the website and opentable. We arrived 15 minutes early and were told they could not seat us because they were waiting for the people before us at 5:15 to show up? But were told we could wait at the bar for the 15 minutes. We were actually seated a little before 5:30 so no big deal. Our waitstaff was knowledgeable and made a few recommendations. We ordered starters and entrees along with drinks. Our starters came out as expected and fairly quickly. From there we waited and waited for our entrees. About 45 minutes later and when others that came in after us received their entrees, a person that appeared to be the house manager came to our table and acknowledged our entrees were delayed and would be out shortly. About 10 minutes after that our entrees arrived via our original waitstaff, and she said this happens sometimes when the line gets backed up? We pointed out that several tables and folks that were sitting at the bar came in after us and were served far ahead of us. We were told they were sorry and would give us a dessert if we wanted one. It was odd that they never checked on us or updated us during the delay. It appeared they just forgot to follow up on a delay order or our order was not turned in? It was a shame that a restaurant like this would not keep up with their orders, their staff would not pay attention to the table, and that services/food would come out terribly late. The food was fine, but the service was below par, so we cannot recommend this restaurant.
492rickc
Dinner at Zynodoa was excellent! Our server, Sam, was on point and was very nice! You do not want to miss this restaurant if you are in or near Staunton! Every coarse was excellent but the star for us was the steak tartare. The NY Strip was also amazing. Finished off dinner with the chocolate torte and pumpkin panna cotta. Great atmosphere, food & service!
Guin
I usually love this place; how unfortunate that they no longer accommodate carry-out orders! Our anniversary plans fell through and we were looking forward to ordering something special to enjoy at home as we’ve done in the past. Imagine our shock when we were informed that this restaurant no longer accommodates carry-out orders! I had really been looking forward to trying the caviar after such a difficult day.
Food: 5
Service: 1
Doug
I had an incredible dining experience at Zynodoa. From start to finish, everything was spot on.
The apps were outstanding—crispy, flavorful, and perfectly portioned. The drinks were fantastic, creative, and balanced, with just the right amount of kick. My steak was cooked to perfection, tender and full of flavor, easily one of the best I’ve had in a long time. And to top it all off, the service was absolutely top-notch—attentive, friendly, and seamless throughout the evening.
This place really nails it on every level. Can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erin Butler
Brunch was so good, we came back for dinner same day! Great spotlight on local and in season products. Sarah took great care of us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Roger Payne
Marvelous food and service, price fixe menu is great. Watermelon gazpacho!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Deanna Elstrom
In a world of mediocre restaurants with high prices, I can say that this restaurant was truly exceptional for the food/wine quality at very fair prices. Our waitress was one of the most charming I've experienced. Atmosphere was convivial and yet intimate. Strong recommendation!
On our North-South drive last week, we used AI to find us a remarkable restaurant in/near one of our overnight stops in Staunton, VA. Zynodoa did not disappoint. The steak was reverse sear cooked perfectly (exactly how I grill them). Cocktails ranged from basic to imaginative. Waitstaff was attentive and helpful. Prices were reasonable. The restaurant atmosphere and decor were relaxing, especially after a long day of driving.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
john ardesia
Caitlin was a amazing Server, Food was excellent, atmosphere very Intimate
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Valerie D
A Perfect Evening We stopped for an overnight in Staunton. From the moment we were seated we experienced the most attentive service. I asked for a quiet spot & the hostess showed me where she thought was best. Our server was very nice & knowledgeable about the menu. The food was delicious. We started with pate. Everything is local & all the sources & farms were listed above the kitchen area. Then my husband had the very tender pork cutlet over corn cut off the cob. My fish fillet was so delicious. They plated it separately from my vegetables as I requested. The best trout I’ve had in years. Cooked to perfection!!!!! I told the chef & thanked him. He gave me a big smile. We ordered a Pani cotta for dessert to share. You rarely see it being offered. Just a wonderful evening. A must if you’re in town.
P D
Great spot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
S B
If you’re in Staunton, you must try this place! It’s best to have a reservation but if you don’t mind waiting, you will get a table. We walked in on a Sunday evening and had to wait about 10 mins at the bar. We were seated soon enough and chose to go for the ala carte. They also had a chef’s tasting menu, jfyi. For the appetiser, we had initially only ordered the potato croquettes, but after the first bite, we decided to go ahead and order the beef tartare as well. 😬 The potato croquettes were flavourful and the beef tartare was soooo good. The combination of the beef tartare paired with the dijon mustard, the baguette, and the sweet pepper was divine!! So delicious!! For entrees, we got the slow roasted chicken and the grilled pork loin. Both were yum — the chicken was tender and tasted simple but soulful and the pork was cooked perfectly and paired very well with the peppers and the sauce. It was such a superb meal — honestly, one of the best I’ve had in a while. It is slightly on the pricier side, but the taste, the ingredients and the whole experience just elevates it and makes it worthwhile. To top it all, their service was top notch. Our server, Sarah, was super sweet and recommended some amazing dishes. :) All in all, I loved the whole experience and I hope to drop by again whenever I’m in Staunton. :)
The reviews are accurate... what a gem! Amazing farm-to-table cuisine in a vibrant but cozy atmosphere with a good bar and attentive service. It was fun to have chicken from Polyface Farm, which was featured in "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan (a book which had a huge impact on the way I shop, eat, and dine). The location was also extremely convenient to the Shakespeare theatre, where we were headed after dinner. Overall, a delightful evening!
Me and my wife came in only an hour after opening and were informed after ordering that they were out of both the entree and our appetizer. The manager did bring cheese and crackers as an apology and our server was super nice. However, the pasta was undercooked as was the steak (borderline raw in the middle) despite being ordered medium rare. We left pretty disappointed and I don’t think we will be back
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
A fine meal. Very good service. No server stopped moving the entire night. Had a great time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our experience started out a little odd and progressed to service that was unexpectedly below par. We made a 5:30 reservation via the website and opentable. We arrived 15 minutes early and were told they could not seat us because they were waiting for the people before us at 5:15 to show up? But were told we could wait at the bar for the 15 minutes. We were actually seated a little before 5:30 so no big deal. Our waitstaff was knowledgeable and made a few recommendations. We ordered starters and entrees along with drinks. Our starters came out as expected and fairly quickly. From there we waited and waited for our entrees. About 45 minutes later and when others that came in after us received their entrees, a person that appeared to be the house manager came to our table and acknowledged our entrees were delayed and would be out shortly. About 10 minutes after that our entrees arrived via our original waitstaff, and she said this happens sometimes when the line gets backed up? We pointed out that several tables and folks that were sitting at the bar came in after us and were served far ahead of us. We were told they were sorry and would give us a dessert if we wanted one. It was odd that they never checked on us or updated us during the delay. It appeared they just forgot to follow up on a delay order or our order was not turned in? It was a shame that a restaurant like this would not keep up with their orders, their staff would not pay attention to the table, and that services/food would come out terribly late. The food was fine, but the service was below par, so we cannot recommend this restaurant.
Dinner at Zynodoa was excellent! Our server, Sam, was on point and was very nice! You do not want to miss this restaurant if you are in or near Staunton! Every coarse was excellent but the star for us was the steak tartare. The NY Strip was also amazing. Finished off dinner with the chocolate torte and pumpkin panna cotta. Great atmosphere, food & service!
I usually love this place; how unfortunate that they no longer accommodate carry-out orders! Our anniversary plans fell through and we were looking forward to ordering something special to enjoy at home as we’ve done in the past. Imagine our shock when we were informed that this restaurant no longer accommodates carry-out orders! I had really been looking forward to trying the caviar after such a difficult day.
Food: 5
Service: 1
I had an incredible dining experience at Zynodoa. From start to finish, everything was spot on.
The apps were outstanding—crispy, flavorful, and perfectly portioned. The drinks were fantastic, creative, and balanced, with just the right amount of kick. My steak was cooked to perfection, tender and full of flavor, easily one of the best I’ve had in a long time. And to top it all off, the service was absolutely top-notch—attentive, friendly, and seamless throughout the evening.
This place really nails it on every level. Can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brunch was so good, we came back for dinner same day! Great spotlight on local and in season products. Sarah took great care of us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marvelous food and service, price fixe menu is great. Watermelon gazpacho!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
In a world of mediocre restaurants with high prices, I can say that this restaurant was truly exceptional for the food/wine quality at very fair prices. Our waitress was one of the most charming I've experienced. Atmosphere was convivial and yet intimate. Strong recommendation!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
On our North-South drive last week, we used AI to find us a remarkable restaurant in/near one of our overnight stops in Staunton, VA. Zynodoa did not disappoint. The steak was reverse sear cooked perfectly (exactly how I grill them). Cocktails ranged from basic to imaginative. Waitstaff was attentive and helpful. Prices were reasonable. The restaurant atmosphere and decor were relaxing, especially after a long day of driving.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Caitlin was a amazing Server, Food was excellent, atmosphere very Intimate
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A Perfect Evening We stopped for an overnight in Staunton. From the moment we were seated we experienced the most attentive service. I asked for a quiet spot & the hostess showed me where she thought was best. Our server was very nice & knowledgeable about the menu. The food was delicious. We started with pate. Everything is local & all the sources & farms were listed above the kitchen area. Then my husband had the very tender pork cutlet over corn cut off the cob. My fish fillet was so delicious. They plated it separately from my vegetables as I requested. The best trout I’ve had in years. Cooked to perfection!!!!! I told the chef & thanked him. He gave me a big smile. We ordered a Pani cotta for dessert to share. You rarely see it being offered. Just a wonderful evening. A must if you’re in town.
Great spot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you’re in Staunton, you must try this place!
It’s best to have a reservation but if you don’t mind waiting, you will get a table. We walked in on a Sunday evening and had to wait about 10 mins at the bar. We were seated soon enough and chose to go for the ala carte. They also had a chef’s tasting menu, jfyi.
For the appetiser, we had initially only ordered the potato croquettes, but after the first bite, we decided to go ahead and order the beef tartare as well. 😬
The potato croquettes were flavourful and the beef tartare was soooo good. The combination of the beef tartare paired with the dijon mustard, the baguette, and the sweet pepper was divine!! So delicious!!
For entrees, we got the slow roasted chicken and the grilled pork loin. Both were yum — the chicken was tender and tasted simple but soulful and the pork was cooked perfectly and paired very well with the peppers and the sauce. It was such a superb meal — honestly, one of the best I’ve had in a while. It is slightly on the pricier side, but the taste, the ingredients and the whole experience just elevates it and makes it worthwhile.
To top it all, their service was top notch. Our server, Sarah, was super sweet and recommended some amazing dishes. :)
All in all, I loved the whole experience and I hope to drop by again whenever I’m in Staunton. :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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