Cyrus Review

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Cyrus

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Fodor's Review:

Hailed as the best thing to hit the Wine Country since French Laundry when it opened in 2004, Cyrus has earned its stripes by racking up awards and the raves of guests. From the moment a cart with Champagne and caviar is wheeled up to your table to the minute your dessert plates are whisked away, you'll be carefully tended by polished servers and an expert sommelier. The formal dining room, with its vaulted Venetian-plaster ceiling, is a suitably plush setting for chef Douglas Keane's creative, subtle cuisine. Keane has a notably free hand with decadent ingredients like truffles. Three-, four-, and five-course tasting menus can be constructed any way you like—you can even order four desserts, the waiter enthuses. Most opt to work their way through savories first, such as a terrine of foie gras with curried apple compote and duck with tamarind-glazed eggplant, before finishing up with an espresso gelato with an almond dacquoise.

  • Keep in mind: Reservations essential.
  • Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V
  • Closed: No lunch

Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by kh09 from LA on 5/19/09
We got 7 courses w/the wine pairing. Everything was cooked perfectly, nothing out of place. Excellent service, but not stuffy. The duck was my favorite as well as the lobster dish with mango, avocado and hearts of palm. Great cheese cart. One of our most memorable meals, and we've had some great ones.

Member Rating: 5.0
Ratings details: Food: 5.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 5.0 Value: 5.0
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