I planned an afternoon and overnight stop in historic Staunton, Virginia on my way to vacation in…read morePA. There are so many options in this lovely town but I made a reservation at Zynodoa because I have been on a farm-to-table kick lately. The servers and hosts were all lovely, interacting with both the guests and each other professionally and amicably. My server Sarah gave me as much attention as anyone else, even though I was the only person dining alone. I ordered the tomato and burrata appetizer. I am not a big raw tomato eater but I knew if these were truly farm-to-table, they would taste good, and they did. The flavor felt like a combination of sunshine and a warm hug! The cheese tasted like a sweet kiss. The portion was substantial, and there was balsamic reduction and a generous amount of coarse pesto. I ate the whole thing! For the main course I ordered the flat iron steak. Because I was traveling and didn't want leftovers, I asked the server for a smaller portion than listed, but either I wasn't clear or it wasn't an option--It's okay, though. I ordered the steak medium rare but it was a shade above rare; again, okay. Sides were good but I added salt. The meal was a bit pricey but probably fair given that it was sourced locally. I agree with some of the other reviewers that the chef is heavy handed on the sauces, which may not be everyone's cup of tea. Oh, I ordered the pinot noir and it was good, smooth, balanced. Overall impression of Zynodoa was it felt like visiting the home of a friend with a garden who loves to cook and share with her friends. The portions were generous and the seasoning was substantial. I highly recommend to anyone visiting Staunton.

An excellent and inventive restaurant in Staunton that punches way above its weight. My wife and I…read moretraveled to Staunton recently and were advised to try Zynodoa. The cocktail and mocktails were flavorful and well priced. Our waiter was great. Very knowledgeable about the menu, town and ingredients. We started with the Chicken Liver pate. This was well prepared, although I hate when a restaurant provides an odd number of toasts for two people. We asked for an extra piece and thought it was funny that they gave us exactly one. FYI- it comes with several accoutrements which were tasty, but the mustard was really the most satisfying. My wife had the brisket, which I would call a must have. Fantastic Asian spices, fried rice ball and Kimchi. Just an explosion of flavors. I was glad she shared. (This is uncommon) I had the pork chop and it was really pretty. Unfortunately, it lacked flavor and I had to carve off the fat which made up about 1/3rd of the chop. The bone was the other third...so it turned out to be a thick but modest cut. That said, it was on a lovely bed of mash and some of the best blue and white carrots I ever had. We finished with the carrot cake. (All of the desserts are made onsite.) which we learned was gluten free. Honestly if it was marked GF I wouldn't have ordered it. Anyway, when it arrived I thought we received the wrong thing. It looked like a decorative cliff bar. Once we took a bite we were blown away by the flavors and texture. It was delicious. Such a great experience. We were near the kitchen, so we got to see the head chef get orders out. There were some highs and lows, but the overall experience was really nice.

Literally stumbled upon this restaurant at the tail end of a train riding road-trip…read more 2 Chessies outside...the restaurant is in an old freight station and beautiful inside. To the left is a large seating area that I didn't know was there until I went to the restroom. The bar is stunning. We were served by Jennifer. We shared artichoke dip; hubby had the lump crab cake sandwich with a side of coleslaw which he demolished, and I had the Toosday salad--delicious and a huge portion, with fresh pieces of apple, pecan, feta cheese and well prepared grill chicken. Had both the poppyseed and raspberry vinaigrette dressings which complimented the salad. Leftovers for me and no dessert. Great train area as well for train buffs.

This place was so beautiful! The food was amazing, little pricey but worth it for a date night !…read moreThe employees were extremely attentive and kind ! Highly recommend !

Stopped in for dinner on our way home from HHI, and it was an excellent choice! The space is super…read morecool, the menu is just the right size and the staff are super friendly. The street itself is darling and the patio is perfect. There was a live band playing at Cider from Mars that carried over while we ate. We ordered: The Happy Hippy Pizza Mel's Croissant The Classic Club Street Corn Fritters Kale Caesar Salad Fried Green Tomatoes Crab Dip Everything was awesome!

We had a fabulous meal here on Sunday 3/8/25. First, it was great to find this gem open on a Sunday…read morenight. Second, the location was amazing. What a cool building with rich history. Our experience was outstanding. We mentioned we were first timers and in for a funeral. The server took our order and food/drinks arrived in a timely manner. The manager came over to check on us, give us a little history on the building and offer her condolences. Which was above and beyond. We had the hot honey pizza, pretzels, wings and cold beers. I honestly could have ordered so many things as everything sounded amazing, but we wanted some comfort food. Thanks for an amazing meal and wonderful southern hospitality. If we are ever in town again, we will be back.

Absolute GEM! Ignore other comments about plate size and just go for the flavors, it's well worth…read moreit. Plates are small, more like tapas size. Adored our servers! This place is so cool in our area because it's the relaxed feel of the Valley, but upscale and complex flavors and dishes. Very unique in our area, and so appreciated! Get the pimiento cheese, the crackers are homemade and so unique, it's also the biggest small plate, great starter. Fried chicken was brined so well, and cooked perfectly with great crust. Tuna tartare was great, hot and cold, with caviar, great bites. We got a pasta with a gochujang sauce that was crazy amazing, perfectly balanced! Finished with a burger and the wagyu, both incredible! Umami in the burger, just a classic, and the pickled ramps made the steak dish perfect!

If you like very small portions and expensive so so food, this is the place for you. Everybody…read moreraves about this, but we just don't get it at all. The best thing that was served was the dessert. It was also the largest thing that was served. The bathroom looks like it belongs in a gas station from Florida in the 1960s it was dirty and smaller than coat closet.

Iconic local landmark. Very upbeat, fresh, folksy. Crowded…read more Nice food. Live music is a big plus on some nights. Food way better than we expected!

Made a short drive off I-81 while traveling and found this great little spot outside of town. We…read morewill remember this one. Friendly service. Delicious food. Unique decor, clean and comfortable. Great bar. No live music today but a great country station playing in the background.

I have visited twice and have loved the food both times. Lovely people dishing up your bowl,…read moredelicious food, and calm space to eat. It's a hidden treasure!

If you enjoy Cava or Mezeh this is your spot in Staunton! The food is fresh, tasty and healthy…read more Lots of room to sit and close to other businesses downtown.

A generous portion of mediocre food…read more That's the headline. I ordered the teriyaki tofu hibachi with much optimism, anticipating that glossy sauce enrobing grilled tofu and vegetables over fried rice--notes of char and deep flavour, dancing upon my pallet. Boy, was I disappointed. Where to start. How about with the basics: no teriyaki sauce was found on this plate. No teriyaki FLAVOUR was found on this plate. Vegetables were definitely not grilled and consisted mostly of watery zucchini with a few carrots and onions thrown in for funsies. And the "fried rice" was definitely microwaved, lacked any scrambled egg, and was...well..OK. But it was not fried rice. Look, I get it. Your primary business comes from the most excellent brewery next door and maybe people are less choosey after a few awesome pints at Red Beard (that review sold separately). But I chose to eat BEFORE I enjoyed my growler, and I'm here to tell you my sober pallet is agog that anyone can call what I had teriyaki. Aint a Japanese person within 56 miles this kitchen, and the lacklustre food proves the point. I will say the portions are generous, if the service a little slow. I regret tipping at the counter because, honestly, the outcome did not deserve such financial recognition. Swing and a miss. Try harder. Or, you know...try.

I have heard nothing but good things about this new Food Truck in Downtown Staunton's Warf…read moreDistrict. Parking can be a bit tricky but the owners said I could have parked right out front of their truck. I parked aways away but love getting the exercise, so all good. I had #8 - Hibachi Sukiyaki Steak. This is steak with fried onions, grilled veggies and fried rice. The food seemed to be of very good quality. I didn't realize I was going to be the first to post a review on Yelp for this food truck. They have so many great reviews on Google. I ate my lunch, on a beautiful summer day, at a cozy picnic table with an umbrella and a cushioned seat. The cushioned seat was very nice! We are blessed to have such good food serving Staunton's establishments that don't offer food like Red Beard's and Ciders from Mars.

Great food and the atmosphere is calming. We ordered the fish and chips, Connecticut lobster roll,…read morecrab cake sandwich and swordfish special. All were fantastic and great portions.

Consistently first rate seafood. Excellent oysters are on hand. Really good steaks for the land…read moreattached. Service is always great. Super comfortable dining room and outdoor dining during the summer. Must try if you are a seafood lover.