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Culinary Institute of America (CIA)


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4.0 of 5 stars 33 ratings
33 ratings
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4.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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#2 of 21 restaurants in Hyde Park
  • Cuisines: Eclectic
  • Price range*: $14-$28
  • Address: 1946 Campus Dr, Hyde Park, NY
  • Phone:  845-471-6608

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3 of 5 stars
aquawaters   5 contributions
Connecticut
Oct 12, 2009

We were so looking forward to our first trip to the CIA. We booked dinner reservations at American Bounty 90 days out to make sure we had a reservation. The campus is beautiful and the restaurant nice inside. The menu selection was weak - sorry but my idea of a great meal out doesn't include chicken breast, pork chop, or... more

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5 of 5 stars
JaviSanDiego   4 contributions
San Diego, CA
Sep 2, 2009

Ate at the American Bounty restaurant this evening. The food was amazing. Had the three course price fixed dinner for $29 and everything was exceptional. Muscles were tender and tasty, chicken off the grill with the airline cut was so good I didn't want to finish and the dessert was excellent also. Really enjoyed the flight of three red wines... more

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5 of 5 stars
wearytrvlr   17 contributions
NJ
Aug 24, 2009

We attended the American Bounty restaurant on 8/5/09 with a group of twenty Veterans Nursing Home residents, many in wheelchairs. We had made reservations in advance, and were directed to the front of the building to unload our buses. What a view! It was a warm summer day, and the fountain sounded and looked inviting. We sere ushered into the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Colega2   8 contributions
Syracuse
Jul 13, 2009

Here's the inside scoop on getting the best experience from any of the CIA restaurants. Our son worked both as a student and as an employee at American Bounty. He said that all you have to do is find out which dates are at the end of the students' stint in the restaurant. At the time, they worked only 13... more

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5 of 5 stars
G3G   4 contributions
Poughkeepsie, NY
Jun 27, 2009

I've been to all of the CIA restaurants and American Bounty is my favorite. They use very fresh local and "imported" ingredients in excellent combinations with flair and good taste! The student wait staff is a little uneven and almost overly helpful. more

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4 of 5 stars
HungryCoupleNYC   20 contributions
New York, NY
May 21, 2009

The experience of dining at American Bounty, or any other restaurant at the Culinary Institute of america is much more than just a meal. It begins with the drive up the beautiful Hudson River Valley to the CIA's lush, green Hyde Park campus. You park in the cleverly disguised 2-level visitor garage and stroll around the campus with it's streets... more

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2 of 5 stars
jbeckerstone   2 contributions
Germantown, NY
Mar 16, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

I realize you need to be understanding that chefs and wait staff are students, but at the high price point they are using (main courses 26-29), you would expect superb food and service. We experienced decent food (some dishes quite good, and others not very good) and lousy service. Last time I ate at the French restaurant a couple of... more

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5 of 5 stars
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Oct 12, 2008

American Bounty is outstanding; DeMedici not so much. Apple Pie Bakery is very affordable and has amazing pastries. It's totally worth the price for a special occasion! more

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5 of 5 stars
DeepFreeze63   42 contributions
Suburban D.C.
Sep 12, 2008

Ate at the Escoffier Restaurant (French) it was superb for food, service and ambiance! Not inexpensive but worth it. It has a view of the kitchen and the maitre'd gave us a briefing about the activities. The students are fun to talk with. Get reservations and arrive early and tour the facilities first. Wonderful experience. more

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5 of 5 stars
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Sep 7, 2008

Absolutely superb!! You should try every restaurant in this institute. more

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Culinary Institute of America (CIA) Address

1946 Campus Dr, Hyde Park, NY
Tel: 845-471-6608
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.