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The Culinary Institute of America

The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, 2555 Main Street, St. Helena, CA
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Ranked #18 of 36 restaurants in St. Helena
Cuisines: American
Dining options: Reservations
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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

A stunning setting- the building and its grounds are something. This was our second visit (girls getaway) and we went for lunch before an afternoon of wine tasting. It just happened to be the final week before graduation so all the staff (students) were at the top of their game. The cocktails, appetizers and entrees were all fresh & inventive.... More

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Tucson, Arizona, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013 via mobile

The views were incredible! So glad we dined on the patio. Though the inside was beautiful too and watching the kitchen while eating would have been great. Next time! The food was amazing as well! The only downside was that our server seemed to have too many tables and was rushing things along quite a bit.

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

My family took me to this marvelous restaurant to celebrate my birthday! Top notch and very fresh and delicious food. Served in a very upbeat and modern way. I was spoiled. Thank you to Greystone and to my family!

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western ny state
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

Enjoyed a leisurely lunch on the outdoor patio. Students are the wait staff so are young and learning, but polite and being supervised. Food was "interesting". We made a lunch of appetizers.

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Downingtown, PA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013 via mobile

Three of the four meals were outstanding. Three of us had the slow cooked short ribs (cooked at 135 degrees for 72 hours). Stunning dish, beautifully prepared and presented. And now for the bad news. Whoever was cooking the pork butchered the dish. Dry leather was tastier than that dish. I should have immediately sent it back, but did not... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013 via mobile

Had a great lunch. Great service by student waitress and buser. A beautiful place on a beautiful day.

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Chattanooga, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

We ate lunch here our last day in the Napa Valley area. We loved the food! The atmosphere and service was great! I would definitely recommend eating here!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2013

We really enjoyed our meal and experience at the Culinary Institute. I love to cook and take classes so it was an utter joy watching the chefs in action. We were seated near the pastry chef and were in awe at the quality, preparation, and deliciousness of everything we ate. I started with an appetizer sampler. Everything was better than... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2013

Being a teaching institute we did not know quite what to expect. The venue is captivating and alone well worth the trip. The food on the other hand was showy but missed in a couple of areas. One being "refined taste" and the other "culinary good sense". One dish was unbeknown to us a surf and turf affair and they... More

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Erie, Colorado, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013

We joined friends here for dinner and fell in love with absolutely every course. Young chefs in training aim to please; culinary delights are prepared by and served by enthusiastic, knowledgeable chefs. They combine flavor profiles that I would never consider pairing, but loved sampling on my plate. The wine list is excellent, focusing on local California wines. I loved... More

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