Cypress Tavern

Appetizers

• SaganakiUSD 11.00

  Pan seared kefalotiri cheese flambéed, lemon brandy

• Cypress ChipsUSD 11.00

  Crispy zucchini and eggplant chips, skordalia

• Pulpo GallegoUSD 18.00

  Thinly sliced braised octopus, marinated bell peppers, heirloom potatoes, sliced olives, basil, arugula, paprika flakes, e. V. Olive oil

• SheftaliaUSD 13.00

  Traditional cypriot sausage, tahini sauce, toasted pita

• Manouri SkopelitikoUSD 10.00

  An fried manouri cheese coated with panko and almonds, caramelized shallots, honey lime vinaigrette

• Crab CakeUSD 14.00

  Maryland blue jumbo lump, bell peppers, shallots, horseradish, lemon, cilantro, sweet pimentón aioli

• Ouzo MusselsUSD 15.00

  Fresh p.e.i. Mussels, fresh tomatoes, basil, shallots, crumbled feta, ouzo

• Calamari FrittiUSD 12.00

  Flash fried calamari, fresh tomato sauce

• KeftedesUSD 11.00

  Seasoned ground beef and lamb meatballs, feta, onions, parsley, greek herbs, fresh tomato sauce

• Shrimp TabboulehUSD 18.00

  Grilled shrimp, couscous, fresh tomatoes, parsley, fresh mint lime juice

• Sesame Chicken StripsUSD 11.00

  Sesame battered crispy chicken tenders, honey dijon mustard sauce

• BurrataUSD 12.00

  Burrata cheese, grilled eggplant, roasted red peppers, reduction balsamic vinaigrette

• Octapodi SkarasUSD 18.00

  Har-grilled octopus, cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes, celery, red onion, baby arugula, citrus vinaigrette

• BourekakiaUSD 10.00

  Roasted eggplant, florina peppers and manouri cheese, wrapped in phyllo dough

• Shrimp SantoriniUSD 18.00

  Jumbo shrimp, feta, fresh tomato, bell peppers, onions, anise, sautéed in e. V. Olive oil, santorini white wine

• RosolataUSD 12.00

  Eggplant, florina peppers, mousse and goat cheese, toasted pita

Mediterranean Mezedes

All are served with toasted pita chips (except pikilia)

• SkordaliaUSD 6.00

  Garlic almond mousse, potatoes, lemon juice, e. V. Olive oil

• TaramosalataUSD 6.00

  Lemony cod roe mousse (greek style caviar)

• Karoto KafteriUSD 6.00

  Carrot and potato mousse, cream cheese, boukovo

• TzatzikiUSD 6.00

  Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, mint and dill

• TyrokafteriUSD 6.00

  Feta and manouri cheese mousse and florina peppers, boukovo

• MelitzanosalataUSD 6.00

  Puréed fire roasted eggplant, garlic, lemon juice, greek herbs, e. V. Olive oil

• PikiliaUSD 12.00

  Combine 3 of your favorite mediterranean mezedes from above

Salads

• PantzariaUSD 13.00

  Roasted beets marinated in e. V. Olive oil over arugula, manouri goat cheese, oregano e. V. Olive oil and red wine vinaigrette

• ArugulaUSD 14.00

  Baby arugula, dried cranberries, sun dried tomatoes, walnuts, goat cheese, maple balsamic vinaigrette

• HoriatikiUSD 13.00

  Heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, capers, feta, e. V. Olive oil and red wine vinaigrette

• Greek SaladUSD 13.00

  Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, kalamata olives, onions, feta, e. V. Olive oil and mint vinaigrette

• ScarletUSD 14.00

  Iceberg wedges, baby spinach, granny smith apples, walnuts, dried cranberries, manchego cheese shavings, roquefort dressing

• PrasiniUSD 13.00

  Shaved romaine lettuce, scallions, dill, cucumbers, crumbled feta, lemon vinaigrette

Raw Bar

• Blue Point OystersUSD 13.00

  On the half shell, six pieces

• Little Neck ClamsUSD 10.00

  On the half shell, six pieces

• Colossal Lump Crab CocktailUSD 20.00

• Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUSD 16.00

• Italian Seafood SaladUSD 16.00

  Shrimp, calamari, mussels, celery, red onion, fennel, garlic, parsley, limoncello liquor, cherry tomatoes, oregano, e. V. Olive oil

• Salmon TartareUSD 16.00

  Sushi grade salmon, roasted red beets, lime and dill dressing

• Tuna MartiniUSD 18.00

  Sushi grade tuna, avocado, tomatoes, jalapeno pepper, honey ginger sauce

Soups

• AvgolemenoUSD 5.00

  Traditional greek chicken egg lemon soup

• Chef's Soup Du JourUSD 5.00

Pasta and Risotto

• Orzetto a La OuzoUSD 19.00

  Salmon, orzo, ouzo infused fresh tomato, estragon, parmesan chips

• Fettuccine VebonaraUSD 17.00

  Fettuccine, asparagus, shiitake mushrooms, shallots, oregano, creamy parmesan cheese

• Cypress PastaUSD 21.00

  Jumbo grilled shrimp with angel hair pasta tossed, sun dried tomatoes, baby spinach, arugula, fresh garlic parmesan sauce

• Chicken PenneUSD 18.00

  Free range chicken breast, fresh tomato, vodka sauce, grana padano shavings

• Pappardelle a La KingUSD 22.00

  Braised short ribs, pappardelle pasta, fresh tomato, sliced olives, capers, grana padano shavings

• Risotto PorciniUSD 18.00

  Rice vialone nano, porcini, zucchini, shallots, grana padano shavings

Traditional Greek

• PastichoUSD 16.00

  Greek pasta, seasoned ground beef, herbs, kefalotiri, béchamel sauce

• ExohikoUSD 22.00

  "En papillote" lamb and beef chunks, chef's selected vegetables, chiles, assorted cheeses wrapped in parchment paper, baked to perfection

• BiftekiUSD 16.00

  Traditional greek char-grilled seasoned burger, herbs, greek fries, rosolata

• Souvlaki PlatterUSD 16.00

  Marinated cubes of pork or chicken on a skewer, greek fries, tzatziki, grilled pita

• MousakaUSD 18.00

  Layers of zucchini, eggplant, potatoes, seasoned ground beef, herbs, béchamel sauce

• SpanakopitaUSD 16.00

  Fresh baby spinach, feta, leaks, dill, oven baked crispy phyllo dough

• Gyro PlatterUSD 16.00

  Sliced gyro meat served with greek fries, tzatziki, grilled pita

• Arni YouvetsiUSD 22.00

  Braised colorado lamb shank served on the bone with orzo, fresh savory tomato sauce, crumbled feta

Traditional Italian

• Veal SaltimboccaUSD 20.00

  Veal prosciutto, artichoke hearts, fontina cheese, sautéed spinach, rosemary red roasted potatoes, savory brown sauce

• PeperonataUSD 20.00

  Tri-colored pepper casserole topped with grilled veal scallopini, white wine sauce

• Chicken MediterraneoUSD 18.00

  Breaded chicken cutlet topped with eggplant and mozzarella cheese, pasta, tomato basil sauce

• Scaloppine Di VitelloUSD 20.00

  Sautéed veal scaloppine topped with porcini mushrooms, roasted peppers and melted fontina cheese, rosemary red roasted potatoes, asparagus, white wine sauce

• Veal MilaneseUSD 20.00

  Thinly pounded loin of veal, pan-fried topped with arugula, tomatoes, red onions, parmigiano-reggiano shavings

Steak House

• Paidakia - Lamb ChopsUSD 29.00

  Char-grilled chervil, greek fries

• Fileto - Filet MignonUSD 38.00

  14oz. Prime filet mignon, cypress ribbon fries, madeira peppercorn reduction

• Brizola - Pork ChopUSD 19.00

  Herb marinated char-grilled pork center cut, cinnamon basmati rice

• Kotopoulo - ChickenUSD 19.00

  Char-grilled free range chicken breast, mesclun salad, basmati rice, dijonnaise sauce

• Prime SteakUSD 42.00

  20 oz. Prime rib-eye steak bone in, smothered with shitake mushrooms and onions, cypress ribbon fries, grilled asparagus

Fresh Whole Fish

All whole fish entrées are served with roasted lemon potatoes, chef vegetable of the day, latholemono (seasoned e. V. Olive oil and fresh lemon juice). Freshly caught fish are grilled on charcoal your fish will be deboned unless otherwise instructed. Subject to seasonal availability. Allow 20-30 minutes for preparation. All whole fish are gluten-free

• Lavraki, BronzinoUSD 29.00

  Mediterranean sea bass, lean white meat, moist and tender, mild and sweet

• Lythrini, Red Snapper

  Atlantic specialty, lean white meat, mild and sweet

  • Market Price

• Mavro Lavraki, Black Sea Bass

  Atlantic specialty, lean and flaky white meat, sweet buttery flavor

  • Market Price

• Tsipoura, DoradeUSD 25.00

  Mediterranean sea bream, firm white meat, mild and sweet

Specialties From the Sea

• Solomos, SalmonUSD 22.00

  Herb crusted organic king salmon, charcoal grilled, basmati rice, sautéed spinach

• Htenia, ScallopsUSD 24.00

  Pan seared dover sea scallops, roasted garlic, fresh tomato, scallions, angel hair pasta

• Xifias, SwordfishUSD 22.00

  Charcoal grilled swordfish, grilled fennel, rosolata

• Garides, Shrimp SouvlakiUSD 22.00

  Char-grilled skewered shrimp, basmati rice, grilled asparagus, ginger aioli

• Astako Makaronda (Lobster for Two)USD 45.00

  Linguine pasta, fresh tomato, pesto basil sauce, parmigiano-reggiano shavings

Side Offerings

• Greek FriesUSD 5.00

  Crispy home style french fries, kefalotiri, oregano, salt and pepper

• Lemon PotatoesUSD 6.00

  Oregano and lemon crusted oven baked potatoes

• AsparagusUSD 8.00

  Sautéed in lemon e. V. Olive oil

• SpanakorizoUSD 6.00

  Rice folded with fresh baby spinach, tomatoes, dill, scallions, e. V. Olive oil

• BriamUSD 6.00

  Prepared in a casserole, potatoes, carrots, zucchini, eggplant, tri-colored peppers, greek herbs, fresh tomato sauce

• Basmati RiceUSD 7.00

  Prepared with angel hair pasta, pignoli nuts