American Bounty at The Culinary Institute of America

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   warrenS

   New York Area

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on August 4, 2022

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   On trip with 14 year old granddaughter.

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on August 4, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   This was my first visit to the Culinary Institute of America. American Bounty was a wonderful experience. The menu offerings were plentiful and varied- it was hard to decide what to order. Everything was delicious and beautifully presented, from the bread to appetizers to main course and dessert. My guest and I had grilled asparagus and crab cakes to start. For our main course we had lamb and salmon. For dessert we had the most delicious flourless chocolate cake I’ve ever had. The service was excellent too. It was a delightful experience.

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   AmericanBountyDiner

   New York Area

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on August 4, 2022

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   The servers were very professional. However, we were disappointed that they didn't have all the selections on the menu. A SUGGESTION - Please have the servers inform the guests when they are given the menu if there are items that have changed or not available. This would make it easier to decide in a timely manner. We had to make a hasty decision when we were informed that there was no rack of lamb or bourbon cocktail when we were giving our order. If we had known before, it would have given us a little time to think about our other options.

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   JONATHANB

   New England

   7 reviews

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   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on August 3, 2022

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   Service was lacking. Plates were not cleared. Food served with no utensils. Basically poor service for a restaurant of this caliber.

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   terpat

   New York Area

   13 reviews

   4.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on August 3, 2022

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   Very nice ambiance and food. I will definitely go back.

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   BernardL

   New York Area

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on August 3, 2022

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   To bad that we live in Suffern, because we would be eating more at the CIA! But parking does present a problem!

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   RobertS

   New York Area

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on August 3, 2022

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   Outstanding food, presentation and staff. American Bounty is our favorite restaurant at the CIA.

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   JanR

   New York Area

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on August 3, 2022

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   Our server was very attentive, however, my soup and salad were brought together and I felt ver rushed. My soup was hot another at our table had soup and it was only warm and it was not what she ordered. She sent it back. The cappuccino was cold for my table mate and somewhat hot for me. She sent hers back to be warmed. I’m not used to this at the CIA.

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   MPMS

   Savannah

   109 reviews

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   4.0

   109 reviews

   Dined on August 2, 2022

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   American Bounty had a New Orleans/southern cooking theme going, Food was well presented, flavorful. A fun experience, always interesting to hear where the servers are in their training.

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    Cozyplace

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2022

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    Beautiful campus and restaurant. Highly recommendation.

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    KAgca1220

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2022

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    Everything was wonderful. They were behind getting us our drinks, which came just before we were served our meal, but if that is the worse part of our experience, I will never complain!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2022

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    Our server, Leo, was the best part of our experience at American Bounty. He is such a kind and knowledgeable young man. Well done!

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    CatherineM

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2022

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    Amazingly magical experience, food, and service! Thank you CIA students for being above and beyond!

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    ChrisT

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2022

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    Although we have been there before it’s becoming our go to place to celebrate special occasions like birthdays. It’s wonderful that we are able to go at times when the menu has switched.

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    Diner

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2022

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    We enjoyed our dinner at American Bounty. The food was delicious, and well plated. We had cocktails, appetizers, dinner and dessert. Seafood for myself, shrimp and grits as an appetizer and cioppino for the entre. Both were good, but the shrimp and grits were a bit bland. Oyster jambalaya was the other dish, it was very good. Dessert was profiteroles and sweet corn ice cream w/blueberry syrup and glazed corn flakes (perhaps the highlight of the meal.) We were a bit disappointed with the service, I realize the servers are students, but our server was not very engaging or friendly. The service was efficient, but a bit more interaction with us would have been better. All in all a good experience and we would return to try one of the other restaurants at CIA.

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2022

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    We were fortunate to reserve with less than 3 weeks in advance. I’ve been urged to dine here many times and at a 7pm seating were continuously pleased at every turn. This is fine dining as it should be. Granted, it’s one of the worlds great culinary schools, but nary a hiccup and a most pleasant evening, which our server topped with an after dessert kitchen tour. Kudos all around for the C.I.A. May their graduates go on spreading more wonderful experiences. And oh yes, Thanks to Abbie who I think is a natural host and am anxious to watch her future in the marvelous world of dining.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience4

    Great service. Server was very friendly. Food came out a little fast though.

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    NickT

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2022

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    Everything was fabulous!!! We arrived early for our reservation but were not delayed and promptly seated. The menu was outstanding especially with the 40th anniversary additions. We ordered from both menus. We sampled many many many options and were able to split servings with no indication of it being inconvenient. I cant wait to return. Thank you for exception food and exceptional service!

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2022

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    Great lunch! We all cleaned our plates!Everything was delicious.! We all had salads and the steak loin. The fruit cobbler and flourless cake were off the chart delicious! Very memorable and will one day be back!

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    JennT

    Phoenix

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2022

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    For me, dining here is about supporting CIA and their students. It is about letting students use you as a learning tool. It is not about a great meal experience with terrific food and service. It is not an inexpensive meal based on what or how ends up in front off you. So, I’ve eaten here twice now. Both times food has been fine-ish and the service, although enthusiastic, is mediocre. Food is either not cooked to correct temp, incorrectly seasoned, grainy when it should be smooth, rubbery when crispy is the point, etc. Our servers have always been nice. They really want you to enjoy your experience. During either visit they’ve never been able to describe what is on offer or correctly answer questions. So you get it from my POV: the food is priced as though you are going to get it prepared and delivered, by professionals, as represented on the menu. I have never received that level of competence while dining there. However, I’ve always been treated kindly and I want CIA to continue training our next generation of hospitality professionals so I will continue supporting their campus restaurants.

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    ConnecticutCouples

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2022

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    We were three couples who drove from Connecticut for a night out and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Our server was Sophia and she was GREAT! Our water (and wine!) glasses were always filled and Sophia put up with our many questions and changes to our order all with a smile! Definitely worth the drive!

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    KathiS

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2022

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    Disappointing at best, who was teaching in the kitchen and keeping up standards? The Trumpet Mushroom and grilled asparagus was terrible. One mushroom cut in half, scored and grilled with little to no color or flavor. It would have been a good idea to trim the woody part of the stem off as well. Six asparagus, three white and three green were untrimmed or peeled. The bottoms were woody and stringy. This was the worst vegetarian dish and an insult to the customer. Other entrees were equally disappointing. The baby octopus portion was one half of the baby octopus. Four tiny legs and a plate of garnishes that were unremarkable. The scallops and pork belly lacked any pork belly that was edible and the sear on the scallops was lacking. The tile fish was tiny and covered with crushed black peppercorn to the point where it was inedible. The skin was left on but was not seared and was spongy and disgusting. There must be a Chef instructor in the kitchen to supervise but it seemed as if there was no supervision to insure good food and standards. The dishes themselves were tiny portions not worth the cost. Service in the dining room was slow and there were many times where we had to track down someone to help us. What happened to a once great restaurant? Whoever was in charge should be fired and replaced. A disgrace!

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Incredible experience from students learning the business. If this wasn’t a learning institute, American Bounty would definitely have a Michelin star. Service was friendly and professional. The food was on point, desserts were the perfect encore to the evening. I don’t know, to me they killed it!

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2022

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    I am an Alumni of the Culinary Institute of America 1987. I vacation in the Hudson Valley annually and like to dine there. Great memories, confidence in my expectations and exceptional ambience make a wonderful experience.

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    BarbaraC

    New York Area

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2022

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    The students do an outstanding job! Kudos to all from the hostess, waitress and servers. Everything was perfect.

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    HeathH

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    The CIA is a beautiful place. If you haven't been there yet, you should!

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    RobertT

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    Been a long time fan of the CIA but the past few times have been disappointing. The restaurant is fine, but no longer special. Back in the day, it was exciting and interesting. Today it was no different from the class of "better" restaurants in the area. Fact is, the meal was pricey and I prefer trying other, local restaurants rather than going back.

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    DoreenC

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Dinner at the CIA is always a wonderful experience. The menu changes, but is always fresh and appealing for everyone. The wait staff is top notch and very knowledgeable. I love going , wish we lived closer so that we could go more often

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My waitress was amazing!!!

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    FrankS

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2022

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    Wonderful restaurant. Nice menu with creative dishes. Superb service with knowledgeable young student staff. Wish they informed me gratuity was included. Would return in a heartbeat.

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2022

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    It was an anniversary luncheon. The food and service were excellent. We were seated fifteen minutes early. Great experience!

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    Megco

    New York Area

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It’s always a treat to eat there — a lot of effort goes into the cooking and service and it shows!

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    Gymnbat

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent service. Food was excellent. Well prepared and presented. Room was a little noisy. Servers were personable and very willing to talk about the program at CIA. Prices were about the same as any high quality restaurant.

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    MichaelsMeal

    New York Area

    59 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2022

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    Excellent service and presentation. Food could be hotter

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    Michellek

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Very nice atmosphere very good wait staff. Food was good

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    ChuckM

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service was good. Food was incredible. A little pricey.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    This is a teaching kitchen and clearly the students are taught extremely well. The food was quite good and neatly plated. The service was a bit slow but attentive. Several more experienced staff members filled in the cracks when and where they appeared. Overall an excellent experience.

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    PatrickC

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2022

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    Wonderful event, well organized. The author was inspiring and down to earth. Look forward to trying out the recipes in the book.

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    LindaS

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2022

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    Wonderful book talk followed by an amazing dinner.

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    medicllaw

    New York Area

    59 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2022

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    Kyle our waiter was fabulous, food could not have been better

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