Very enjoyable and unique. Don't expect huge portions, but it's all you need. Service was wonderful and a very nice atmosphere. You will be happy you tried it. read more

One of the restaurants in the CiA. Very nice. We had reservations which are a must if you plan on going here. Get them early !! Ambience is relaxing and high end dinning. White tablecloth stuff! Once we checked in we were seated pretty quickly. Our server came by and talked to the menu. Everything sounded so good! We got a little amuse bouche to start us off. Pretty tasted and did the job to make us hungry !! We then picked the beef dumpling soup to share. Deep flavors and very tasty. For mains I chose the Duo of Duck. Smoked duck breast with the sausage bon bon was really good. Duck was just right. Deb had the Berkshire Pork. Wheatberry porridge, gremolata and mustard seeds made for a really nice bite. This was good and portion was nice. We did wait a while in between course which is the only ding but the experience was really nice. read more

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There were hiccups throughout service including our waiter being late to work and needing to be covered by someone else and other little things like not bringing a spoon with the soups. The students clearly wanted to do a good job and were affable and handled difficult customers well. The setting is beautiful in the Culinary Institute of America which is also beautiful. We ordered 2 soups, mussels, and a braised lamb shank. Both soups were delicious. I particularly enjoyed the smokiness of the potato leek soup. The butternut squash soup was a little sweet for my taste but perfect for my wife. The Shank was under seasoned and the portion was enormous. The value for money was average. I would love to try the other restaurants at CIA based on my first experience here at American Bounty. read more

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This is such a great experience. All of the students working so hard and being so professional was amazing. Didn't love my chicken but honestly I don't love chicken so idk what I was thinking. The soup and accompanying sandwich were really good. My friend's halibut was amazing!! Our mocktails were delicious and overall it was a great meal and the small problem we had was quickly rectified. I would def come again. read more

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Just a wonderful heaping helping of nostalgia! I went back to my alma mater for a beautiful meal with friends recently. The ambience was every bit as charming as I remembered it! If you are not in the know, this restaurant is just one of 4 fully student run restaurants on the CIA campus. The food is prepared for you and served to you by students of the Culinary Arts program who are just 6 weeks away from graduating. Our server was so sweet and super attentive. We tried to give him an extra tip but were informed that extra tips go directly to the scholarship program for underprivileged students. Everything was delicious! I only had a few issues and one was that the food snd plates weren't hot. Now I do prefer my food the approximate temperature of lava haha but still, the food wasn't hot. The spicy cod fritters though delicious, weren't spicy. But besides these couple things I enjoyed every single second of this fine dining experience. I didn't even need to employ the trusty salt and pepper! High praise, believe me! The banana caramel dessert that I ordered was just killer! Crispy fillo dough bonnet, caramelized bananas, not too sweet, rich velvety cream. I mean a real stunner. My hat off to whoever made it! Now something great that I forgot they did, when you order a tea service, they don't bring you out cold cream! Oh no, they warm and froth it in the espresso machine. Just marvelous!! It brought back so many memories! If you have never been to any of these restaurants, I encourage you to take the drive to try them! Enjoy! read more

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One of my favorite spots! The students run the restaurant and are so professional. It's charming to watch them learning. There is a winter prize fixe lunch of 3 courses which is an incredible deal. Everything was delicious. You can watch them making dessert if you are sitting in that part of the restaurant. Also fun to walk around the school afterwards to see students in classes. Making pastry, fresh pasta, you name it! Beautiful space! read more

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A student run restaurant at the culinary Institute of America. Each student works in the kitchen for seven weeks and in the front of the restaurant for seven weeks, waiting tables. The service is exemplary. The food is spectacular, and the ambience is delightful and elegant. The only thing that is difficult about this place is getting a reservation, But do not miss coming here if you can. read more

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It is definitely a good experience to try and come here to this restaurant! Their use of unique ingredients made the dishes very special. After a tour of the Institute, we were able to get an idea of what it was like to be a student. We learned about how students cooked for each other in the different restaurants. We tried the bakery and the cafeteria as well as this restaurant. Ending our trip here gave us a summary of how advanced the students get with their techniques! The food was delicious and beautifully presented. I enjoyed my cocktail called living La Vida lychee and my family enjoys their individual appetizers, especially the pumpkin soup served with ice cream in the middle. They gave us a free appetizer bite, which was pickled blackberry with manchego cheese and lemon olive oil and thyme. I can tell that the kitchen experiments with flavors for sure! The hanger steak I ordered was cooked medium, which was what I asked for. We also got the market fish was which was a trout served with Swiss chard and potatoes. Beautifully cooked and delicious! If I ever have the experience to return, I definitely will. I'm very glad to have also tried the dessert in which the banana pudding was amazing. It was an elevated version of magnolia's favorite banana pudding! The service was excellent and kind. I highly recommend this place and try to walk around campus if you can read more

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Food was good. However, I think it was a little overpriced. Our original waiter was substituting for our normal waiter since he arrived late. They did not give me a spoon to stir my coffee. I also did not get a spoon for my soup or my mussels. They also do not give change if you pay cash. They also gave us the wrong bill and had to fix it to give us our correct bill which was a lower price. Very clean restaurant with a nice view of the courtyard. The CIA has beautiful grounds and an amazing view. read more

American Bounty Restaurant - Mussels - New American Near Me - Hyde Park, New York

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This was a fun and interesting experience! It was special to see the students learning and working all aspects of restaurant service management and different stations of the food prep and cooking and baking. The food was unique and exquisitely played and created. Everything was cooked perfectly. We were here in the fall and the use of local fall ingredients was pervasive . I can't wait to return for the next season! read more

Beautiful evening with fabulous service and delicious, creative food! The students were very professional and explained the menu thoroughly. Gracie from Hawaii was our excellent server. She carried us through the tasting menu' offering complete descriptions and pairing choices. The restaurant was gorgeous,It was a very memorable evening! read more

My son, a potential freshman at CIA, and I dined at American Bounty the evening before his campus tour. We had a superlative meal-delicious and thoughtfully composed. We started off ordering a cocktail and an old-fashioned (for me). Shortly after ordering our drinks, our waiter took the rest of our order: oysters and the lamb duo for me, pumpkin soup and the pork for my son. We were presented with an amuse bouche: ceramic soup spoons filled with shredded greens, yellow beets, and a dollop of cheese. Our apps arrived in short order; my oysters were briny and plump, just as I like them. The lamb duo featured both cuts from the rack as well as shredded shoulder, served on a bed of pureed sweet potato. The lamb was exquisitely portioned and plated, artful to the eye and palate. We ordered the caramelized white chocolate tort and the mouse for dessert. Both featured the playful kettle corn ice cream. Both desserts were delicious, but the tart stole the show (I ordered the Madeira, as recommended on the menu, to accompany dessert). It's a fun (and impressive) fact that both the front and back of house are staffed by students. Our maitre de was a student and a font of information about the program. Our student servers and waiters were brisk and efficient while welcoming and warm. read more

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This restaurant is located in the Culinary Institute of America, where students learn how to cook along with cooking techniques. We started out with Romain salad with roasted red bliss potatoes with a red wine vinaigrette. Our main course was pan roasted halibut with grilled vegetables with a caper vinaigrette Dessert was milk chocolate mousse with a hazelnut praline, soft chocolate cake with caramel whipped cream Everything was delicious The service was perfecto, as they not only learn to cook, but they also learn the proper way to serve The ambiance of the institute was very old school, but very impressive. I was honored to be there, among some very well known chefs who went to the CIA read more

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Went for the $30 winter lunch special which is an incredible bargain. The students did themselves proud - the food and service were outstanding. read more

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I have mixed feelings about this place. Set your expectations a bit lower for a fine dining experience. The servers were attentive but maybe due to the time constraint they come and take away your plates quickly. That doesn't annoy me as much but some people might not like it. Ambience is nice, felt like I was in a cooking show as we sat next to the kitchen though we couldn't really see the detail process of cooking. The critique goes to the food mostly. The price point is high for the quality of the food they offer. For example, the tuna in Crudo had barely any flavor. The citrus oil added a bit sour taste but that's about it. The vege garnish wasn't adding any purpose on the plate. The proportion was like 3:1 for garnish:tuna. Steak dish was ok. Chocolate mousse was very off- we did not enjoy the saltiness of the chocolate "mousse" which is more like melted chocolate with sprinkled salt, poured onto a mediocre cookie. This dessert was 2.5 star for me only because the ice cream was fine. The only thing we both enjoyed really well was the salted butter- very smooth and goes well with the bread. If you would like to see how students are trained there, it's worth checking out but I wouldn't go there again for the food. read more

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We were seated in the dining at a two-seater near the window; perfect spot for a date. Excellent service and the food is definitely what you would expect from culinary professionals. The dinner rolls and whipped butter are incredible! Highly recommend for a special dinner and you can't go wrong when you finish with crème brǔlée. read more

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Came here for an end of the year lunch with colleagues. It's quite a drive from NYC but worth it to have such a fun time. We were a group of 14 people and had a private room. The menu changes, I tried a little bit of everything. The potatoes were my favorite, fondant or fries. The students and the staff do an amazing job in hospitality and running the place. Can't wait to come back next year and do it again! read more

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The one thing you can be assured at a culinary restaurant is that the service will be fun and nice. These are students learning their ways and they try so hard and most of them Excel and some don't but even the ones that don't are trying so I love the service. And the setting at this restaurant is quite beautiful we had excellent seat facing the window looking at the beautiful campus. In each case the food look beautiful upon arrival and in most cases it was excellent the only blemish is their Savory donut. In the menu it sounded amazing with a touch of crab and bacon however upon receiving it these tiny little donut dollops have a thread of crab and no bacon that I could taste or see. This is why they're getting four stars instead of five that was a disappointment but we will certainly be back we love it here read more

They started you with hot bread, with a glaze of honey. Bread was warm, soft and a nice touch of honey. I ordered a caramelized apple salad. There were slices of cheddar, with smoked walnuts, apple cider vinaigrette , apples and baby carrots. The apples were soft from cooking and it complimented the rest of the ingredients. The duck came with fingering potatoes, braised leeks and cranberry-orange chutney. The duck was medium rare and moist. I cut off the skin, because I do not like skin on duck, unless it is crispy. The carrots and leeks added a nice touch. At the end of the meal they gave a chocolate chip cookie and a sugar candy. The cookie was good, not a fan of the soft candy. Service was excellent, reasonably priced and plenty of free parking. read more

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My wife and I had a delightful evening at the restaurant at the CIA. Our server took a little while to find her stride, but she did find it. She was very attentive and very friendly. Overall, the service was quite nice. The presentation of the entrées at the same time was a nice touch. As for the food, I had two appetizers. A pea soup and the kimchi ricotta dumplings. Both of them were excellent. My wife had a Spring salad that had a lot of nuts in it which she enjoyed. I had the lamb for my entrée, which was quite good. My wife had the pork. For dessert, I had their take on a black forest cake. It really was nothing like a black forest cake, but it was good. It was layers of chocolate cake and chocolate mousse which was very tasty. We enjoyed visiting with all the students. There were all very friendly and dedicated to their service. The restaurant was in the classroom building and it was a beautiful place. In fact, we went back the next day to see more of the CIA. read more

A really unique experience! Went on a weekday, so we were able to see the students around. Beautiful campus and building. Very interesting to have the students work in the restaurant, I like that idea. Food was very good and different. read more

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I'll keep saying it, yelp needs half star options. This is a great example of a need for a 3.5. First off, this place is beautiful. Right on campus, the building, everything, absolutely beautiful. Food: -butcher board - consisted of duck pastrami which was fine, it was almost overcured/cooked; terrine which needed something; duck and chicken liver mouse which was fine; seasonal jam which was good. this was just a meh dish -bread - pretty good, butter was fine, the presentation of the grocery store oil was odd though, surprised they do not use better quality oil. -Lamb - pretty decent, cooked correctly, nice presentation, flavor was good, the pickled seasonal vegetables were a joke though, there were only three extremely small pickled pieces -Hanger steak - cooked well, could use a PINCH more salt/pepper, potatos were good, the local mushrooms were quite good -Duck - again, cooked well, seasoned well, overall, pretty good Service: Okay, this is where things got, weird. Hostess, nice, friendly, did their job. We sat for about 10 minutes and then menus and water was brought to us. We were informed by Dale (who was amazing) that our waiter was extremely backed up, and he would be helping out just a bit although he does more back stuff, no big deal. Dale put on a great face, answered any question there was (only two), and came to check on us. After we placed out order after looking over the menu for a few minutes, Dale took our order. 3 minutes later, our supposed main waiter came over to apologize, told us he was backed up/overwhelmed, and hope Dale was doing everything he could. Ok, not end of the world. Where things got weird was hearing our main server (I wrote this on the feedback form, and will leave his name out of it here) is that he told the table next to us he had just got out of the bathroom (seriously, not one eating wants to hear that), he also admitted to another table he was out of his element, and not doing a good job tonight. Dude, sometimes less is more, and this is def a time to keep quiet. He checked on us once, where Dale was over to us more often than not. Now, being students, these kids are learning, I get it, but he is not built for customer facing work... I'm glad I came, not rushing back, but def worth the experience. read more

We were looking for a casual meal at the CIA. The apple pie bakery was out of a lot of meals, so we headed over to the tavern at American bounty restaurant. The front room has pretty limited seating, but we were able to get a table. The ambience was lively as the restaurant was full. The servers were newer in their rotation, but did pretty well. When we walked up to the host, they asked my name even though I said I didn't have a reservation. That was funny and awkward. A server came over promptly to help us out. The service was good even though a few students repeated themselves and told us the same thing that the previous ever had told us. Not a big deal. We ordered the burger and waffle fries, which was delicious. They don't ask how you like it cooked, but it was well seasoned and prepared. We enjoyed it very much. We will definitely be back, and I would recommend this restaurant as part of the culinary institute experience. read more

American Bounty Restaurant - Burger - New American Near Me - Hyde Park, New York

Ever since we moved to the Hudson Valley, we have talked about visiting the Culinary Institute of America and eating at one of their restaurants. For our 14th wedding anniversary, we made reservations at the American Bounty Restaurant. We opted for the three-course meal, starting with appetizers and dinner rolls. My wife had the mushroom, leeks, and kale pot pie and really enjoyed her meal. I ordered the braised chicken and nearly ate the bones because it was so good. For dessert, we had the pistachio napoleon, which was impressively delicious. We had a great time dining here and plan to make it our tradition to eat at one of the CIA restaurants for our anniversary. read more

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We had a wonderful dining experience tonight at American Bounty Restaurant. Our servers Yunwah and Wes really helped make our meal extra special. The food was exceptional at every level. The presentation, the care, the taste and we even were seated at Table 40, which was right adjacent to the kitchen so we got to experience all the excitement of a working/teaching kitchen as well. My husband and I actually traded seats at dessert so we both could experience meal preparation at its finest. We enjoyed the Spring Onion Tart, Caesar salad, Scallops special and I even had the Mushroom, Leek and Kale Pot Pie. Something I would never order ... and it was so good. The delicious pie crust and flavoring of the veggies were so fresh and tasty. Dessert was MILK CHOCOLATE CREAM Peanut Praline, Candied Cornflakes, Popcorn Ice Cream. Incredible. I even got to select the coffee I wanted. What a nice touch for a coffee lover. I picked -Roast Arrosto Scuro, Columbia and Peru, Italian Dark Roast Such a great meal and dining experience. Thank you to The CIA, Yunwah and Wes. read more

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I had a very unpleasant experience at American Bounty today. My husband and I ordered two appetizers and two entrees. About 15 minutes after our appetizers were served, the manager and instructor, Ms. Carleen von Eikh, abruptly interrupted our conversation, saying our entrees were ready and asking whether we wanted them served immediately or kept in the kitchen. What troubled me was her demeanor--cold, unwelcoming, and with a tone that implied we were at fault for not finishing our appetizers quickly enough. Five minutes later, she returned to take our plates, again with the same unfriendly attitude. I sensed a level of micro-aggression throughout the interaction, which left us feeling quite uncomfortable. I'm not a student here, and I certainly don't need to be "educated" by Ms. Carleen von Eikh on how to dine. There are also plenty of empty tables so I don't understand the reason for the rush. I have never encountered this kind of treatment in any other restaurant, and frankly, it ruined my day. I'd like to know if this type of behavior is typical here or if I was being unfairly singled out. read more

American Bounty Restaurant is one of the Culinary Institute's dinner restaurant so it is run entirely by students. That is, the culinary students run the front house and back house so they're waiting and cooking for you which is really cool. The downside of this is that the dishes can be super hit or miss based on who you happen to have cooking your meal, etc. but it is a really cool concept and a great way for these students to get experience. The students are all super friendly, and this is easily the most attentive service I've ever had. They start you off with a muse and some bread with butter. For the night I came in, the muse was Turkey sausage with chili jam and jalapeño. It was surprisingly refreshing and sweet, not spicy at all which was a great way to start the meal. The bread was absolutely incredibly, so light and fluffy with salt on top - we couldn't get enough. For appetizers, we shared the crab cakes. These were the star of the meal. Absolutely delicious crab cakes, a little small for the price, but the flavor was so good, the crab meat is so fresh, everything is just right. For the main, I ordered the Port Braised Short Rib. The short rib itself was great, flavorful, and tender. The rest of the dish didn't work so well together for me. The polenta wasn't great, the onion rings were tasty, but a bit heavy to pair with short rib. And the tomatoes and onions surrounding it were strange choices for me. Overall still a good dish, but given the price point it was just decent. My family ordered the clam chowder, lamb chops, and steak for themselves. They all felt similarly to how I did, it was good but definitely not the best in the area and very expensive for the quality. We shared two desserts - a very fancy version of banana pudding and an espresso mousse dessert. Both were delicious, I loved the banana pudding the most. It came with like a brûléed sort of banana which was super delicious and the whole dish was perfect. Espresso was also very good. Only problem, which was a common theme of the night, was the price. Overall, good food and incredible service - just a pretty steep price relative to other restaurants in the area and the quality. read more

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Offering a clubby atmosphere and upscale Modern American dining this restaurant showcases the skills of the culinary students at the CIA. From appetizer to dessert the menu changes constantly to showcase the best and freshest local ingredients. We started with the allspice old fashioned and tried the beef cheeks served with polenta and strip loin, were served fresh soft rolls with lobster butter and an amuse bouche celebrating the chickpea and finished with the single origin Peruvian chocolate and complimentary black sesame cookies and cream bonbons. Everything was delicious! Service was very attentive. The staff are all students and are happy to talk about their studies and fields of specialty. This is a very special dining experience and prices reflect that. Advance reservations are necessary- although there is a limited menu available at the bar for walk ins read more

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I visited this restaurant on a Thursday for lunch for my sister's birthday at noon. It was my first time and I was not disappointed at all. Everything was so delicious. From the drinks to the appetizers and the main course. Highlights: shrimp and grits, pork belly and grilled octopus all were phenomenal. For entrees we had the short rib and the lamb chops. Flavors on point, meat was so tender it melted in your mouth. I definitely want to come back. Shout out to our server Eduardo. He set the perfect example of great customer service. My experience was extremely memorable. read more

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CIA was such a delight. We lucked out and were on campus during their graduation day. Seeing so many smiling faces, and proud families, was so nice. The campus is opulent. CIA does not cut corners with their landscaping, flowers, fountains, and decor. CIA's restaurants are top notch. You will have many options, but..... YOU BETTER MAKE A RESERVATION! Since graduates had priority to the restaurants, we were able to dine at their walk-in, American Bounty Tavern restaurant, which did not disappoint. We started with, probably, the best rolls I have ever had! The Parker House Rolls, with house-made butter, were sweet, fluffy, and drizzled with a hint of sea salt. TRY THEM!!! Every entree was exquisite. The salmon was perfectly cooked and was accompanied with potatoes & asparagus. The mac & cheese was a large portion and the crumbled top layer made this dish so enjoyable. Even the grilled chicken salad was on another level. Large portion and well seasoned chicken. After our meal, we walked right next door and enjoyed CIA's Apple Pie Bakery. Of course, I purchased their famous apple pie and it was DELICIOUS! Please, order one to go and enjoy the blissful ride that this pie will bring. If you're a Yelper, CIA is the place to dine. You will experience food at Michelin levels and see future chefs that all of us might be Yelping. read more

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OMG. Excellent experience. Started with the fried quail and waffles topped with an over easy quail egg. Fantastic. Main course was the lamb 3 ways, the duck and the roasted chicken. All entrees were phenomenal. Desert the banana pudding foster style was out of this world. Service was great as well. Kudos to the students. read more

We had a most enjoyable lunch here amid a wonderful dining experience at the CIA. We made a reservation (necessary), arrived early and were immediately seated. The dining area is lovely and spacious. We were seated in an area which gave us a view of the kitchen, the pastry crew at work in the foreground with the hot dish preparation in the rear. Great fun to observe! It is CIA student-prepared, of course, and student-served. That said, dining can be a bit of a quirky experience; it's a learning process. Our server was friendly and attentive though he mistakenly presented us with a dessert menu before we were served our main dish. Like we said, quirky but not disagreeable at all. He was most apologetic, and we cheerfully assured him that looking at a dessert menu is never a chore. Our food was excellent. The sautéed salmon was delicious, moist and beautifully charred on the bottom. The seasoned rice accompaniment was just right. We relished the fresh heirloom tomato and cucumber salad, and the pea soup was filled with rich and thick pea flavor. The Vanilla Bean Creme Brûlée was meltingly good (and we watched it being prepared), and the key lime pie actually tasted like lime (not like so many of the key limes we're tried). We were very satisfied. We were never rushed. The maitre'd was polished and engaging. Our server forgot some spoons at one point, not a big deal, and seemed to appreciate a little casual conversation. He was kind of nervous, but why not? Was it all flawless? Not at all, but it was a delightful experience overall, and we will eagerly return. (One note: no tipping allowed, but 20% is added to the bill to help with student expenses. We have no issue with that). As you leave there's a nifty gift shop named for the late NYTimes critic Craig Claiborne and a station where a young man offers all sorts of information about the CIA and its gorgeous campus (at one time the site of a Jesuit monastery). Really, you owe it to yourself to give it a try. And if you aren't crazy about the American Bounty menu please know there is an Italian restaurant, a French restaurant and a casual buffet-like restaurant, maybe more. There's a lot to do and enjoy here. read more

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We went here during our lunch break while spending the day at the FDR Site up the road. The bread was very good, but had too much salt for my taste. The salad didn't have much flavor. I had the cioppino and my husband had the lamb (they were out of his first two choices) and they were both very tasty. The s'mores dessert was very good. Our server was a senior and she did a very nice job. She was friendly and professional. I had so many questions about their curriculum, the students, etc. it would have been nice to have a handout for those who are interested. read more

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I booked the table over a month ago, as many restaurants were closed for July 4th. They gave us a great table with a view of the kitchen. It was like a show. The whole campus and building are interesting and pretty to walk around, if you are a foodie. Parking was very easy on the back side of the campus. Service was great. The crawfish appetizer was underwhelming. It tasted like a pakora on the outside and the inside tasted gooey and undercooked. We did not finish it. They gave us a refund on our check, bc we didn't really like it. That was nice of them. Hudson Duck was delicious, the local speciality. Fish of the Day was also great, with spicy corn pudding and mixed veggies. Dessert was fantastic - Deconstructed S'mores with chocolate chip ice cream, Oreo crumbs, and a big chocolate tart with marshmallow topping. Paired with raspberry sauce. Cocktails had a coconut water theme. read more

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Meh....and as I asked in a review of another campus restaurant- what happened here ?!? First meal at the CIA in the 80s, so am well aware of what to expect. American Bounty was long a favorite place to pop in for a great cocktail and something small. But the full meals ?? Oh my. The main critique will regard the service- it is simply stunningly and staggeringly awkward. It is as if these students of the culinary arts have never, themselves, dined at a restaurant ! This is not unique to Bounty but, seemingly, a feature now of all the campus restaurants. It defies logic how the very basics of a dining experience can go awry but they do, and it has moved beyond amusing to exhausting. Just down route 9 there is an Applebee's; go there and observe before working a front of house rotation. Please, for the sanity of your guests ! The Bounty menu is one I've consistently found appealing over the years, and generally am spoiled for choice by it. Most of the time the menu is well executed from appetizer through dessert, but not always. To wit, my last meal here was lamb chops, ordered rare. What arrived was lamb with a beautiful sear, but blue. OK, it happens, I suppose. However, the mere thought of the energy required attempting to communicate this error to a well meaning but already confused server, then the not overly friendly floor manager who, presumably, would then communicate with the kitchen, etc,etc,etc made having a few bites and leaving the rest a better option. It isn't that the students servers,etc aren't nice- they are nice, it's simply seems that communicating with actual people in a real life scenario escapes them. And that's a problem because dining here is not inexpensive, but attempting to engage with resto staff on any normal level is draining- which leaves the guest experience lacking. As we left, my dining companion and I joked that perhaps it would be much easier all around if the entire meal were conducted by text message... read more

When we arrived they checked our reservation and sat us promptly. We were greeted by our server who seemed very uncomfortable. He was kind and polite and was proper in his greetings and care throughout our meal but offered no suggestions or explanations of the menu or of the food served. That being said... Each morsel of food was exceptional. Our cocktails were surprisingly delicious. The King TutHillTown Maple Rye was on point and the Apple Cider Ginger Margarita was exceptional; Garnished with a delicious slice of candied ginger as a surprise ending. The Octopus starter was very flavorful and the tenderness was splendid. The pan fried eggplant was yummy and an adequate vegetarian option. The Pork Porterhouse was moist and yet had a scrumptious crispy exterior flair, seasoned to perfection. The apple tart for dessert was bland although looked lovely. Might give this another try when the weather is nicer. read more

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Everyone knows what they Culinary Institute of America is. You know that there will be some tremendous dishes that are prepared very well. When it is good, it is excellent. I am removing one star to get your attention. You must always remember that everyone here is a student. When the food is badly prepared, you can be in for a rude awakening. We ordered four lunches. Three were great. The lamb chops, however, were a major problem. First, they were served almost raw. A simple test with a food thermometer would have prevented that. If I had eaten them, I would be at risk for a food borne illness. Second, when served, the tendons were still in the chops. That never should have happened. Ever. Third, when they reheated the chops, they clearly just put it under the flame. The outside was burnt and the inside was still raw. Just bad. Let me say that I will go back. The other dishes were fantastic. But, watch out. These are still students. read more

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We found the CIA restaurants on Yelp! on our way to the FDR Presidential library. The CIA campus is large, lush, and green. We didn't have a reservation so were seated in the Tavern with a limited menu. The menu was just what we needed. The food was very well prepared, presented, and tasted savory. read more

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One of the most amazing experience ive had. I heard a lot about CIA from friends who once considered to become an aspiring chef. I was fortunate enough to have found a Friday lunch reservation for this place that was prebooked over a months in advance. As I walked in, i was greeted by many friendly waiter and wAitresses. I may have cross pathed with a future famous chef. We really wanted the full experience so we started off with 5 appetizers to share. Then, we ordered 4 entrees. For drinks, the beer was a must get knowing they have a brewery there. The asparagus soup was refreshing, the octopus was amazing, and the Thai mussels was sooooo good that I wanted to drink the soup. The handmade gnocchis were to die for. Lastly, I asked for more orders of their delicious bread. Tequila salmon was a past because it reminds me of smoked salmon and not sure if it's really worth it. Now to the entree, everything was delicious. At one point we thought the beef may have been a little tough, but it was good. Creme brûlée is a must get ! The chocolate dessert was satisfying as well. I would love to come back at least once a month to try all that CIA has to offer. read more

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Dining here is so much more than eating, it's a unique experience. I've been here previously for business dinners and had the opportunity a couple of years ago to bring my wife. Last night, it was a family dinner. The CIA campus is beautiful. The entire restaurant is run by students. The food here is well prepared, the service outstanding. It better be, grades depend on it! After ordering drinks, a couple of plates with homemade potato chips and a dill cream are served. A few of us had wine, I chose one of the beers brewed on campus, a delicious IPA. For my entree, I went with the strip steak over a bed of creamed spinach. Presentation and the dish was outstanding! For dessert, my wife and I shared one of my favorites...creme brûlée! Wow! One of the best I've had. Getting reservations can be tough here so you need to plan in advance. If you have the chance to come here though, you will certainly be happy you did! read more

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