Cypress Tavern

Appetizers

• SaganakiUS$11.00

  Pan seared kefalotiri cheese flambéed, lemon brandy

• Cypress ChipsUS$11.00

  Crispy zucchini and eggplant chips, skordalia

• Pulpo GallegoUS$18.00

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

• SheftaliaUS$13.00

  Traditional cypriot sausage, tahini sauce, toasted pita

• Manouri SkopelitikoUS$10.00

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

• Crab CakeUS$14.00

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

• Ouzo MusselsUS$15.00

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

• Calamari FrittiUS$12.00

  Flash fried calamari, fresh tomato sauce

• KeftedesUS$11.00

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

• Shrimp TabboulehUS$18.00

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

• Sesame Chicken StripsUS$11.00

  Sesame battered crispy chicken tenders, honey dijon mustard sauce

• BurrataUS$12.00

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

• Octapodi SkarasUS$18.00

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

• BourekakiaUS$10.00

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

• Shrimp SantoriniUS$18.00

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

• RosolataUS$12.00

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

Mediterranean Mezedes

All are served with toasted pita chips (except pikilia)

• SkordaliaUS$6.00

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

• TaramosalataUS$6.00

  Lemony cod roe mousse (greek style caviar)

• Karoto KafteriUS$6.00

  Carrot and potato mousse, cream cheese, boukovo

• TzatzikiUS$6.00

  Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, mint and dill

• TyrokafteriUS$6.00

  Feta and manouri cheese mousse and florina peppers, boukovo

• MelitzanosalataUS$6.00

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

• PikiliaUS$12.00

  Combine 3 of your favorite mediterranean mezedes from above

Salads

• PantzariaUS$13.00

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

• ArugulaUS$14.00

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

• HoriatikiUS$13.00

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

• Greek SaladUS$13.00

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

• ScarletUS$14.00

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

• PrasiniUS$13.00

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

Raw Bar

• Blue Point OystersUS$13.00

  On the half shell, six pieces

• Little Neck ClamsUS$10.00

  On the half shell, six pieces

• Colossal Lump Crab CocktailUS$20.00

• Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUS$16.00

• Italian Seafood SaladUS$16.00

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

• Salmon TartareUS$16.00

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

• Tuna MartiniUS$18.00

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

Soups

• AvgolemenoUS$5.00

  Traditional greek chicken egg lemon soup

• Chef's Soup Du JourUS$5.00

Pasta and Risotto

• Orzetto a La OuzoUS$19.00

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

• Fettuccine VebonaraUS$17.00

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

• Cypress PastaUS$21.00

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

• Chicken PenneUS$18.00

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

• Pappardelle a La KingUS$22.00

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

• Risotto PorciniUS$18.00

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

Traditional Greek

• PastichoUS$16.00

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

• ExohikoUS$22.00

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

• BiftekiUS$16.00

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

• Souvlaki PlatterUS$16.00

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

• MousakaUS$18.00

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

• SpanakopitaUS$16.00

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

• Gyro PlatterUS$16.00

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

• Arni YouvetsiUS$22.00

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

Traditional Italian

• Veal SaltimboccaUS$20.00

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

• PeperonataUS$20.00

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

• Chicken MediterraneoUS$18.00

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

• Scaloppine Di VitelloUS$20.00

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

• Veal MilaneseUS$20.00

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

Steak House

• Paidakia - Lamb ChopsUS$29.00

  Char-grilled chervil, greek fries

• Fileto - Filet MignonUS$38.00

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

• Brizola - Pork ChopUS$19.00

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

• Kotopoulo - ChickenUS$19.00

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

• Prime SteakUS$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, BronzinoUS$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, DoradeUS$25.00

  Mediterranean sea bream, firm white meat, mild and sweet

Specialties From the Sea

• Solomos, SalmonUS$22.00

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

• Htenia, ScallopsUS$24.00

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

• Xifias, SwordfishUS$22.00

  Charcoal grilled swordfish, grilled fennel, rosolata

• Garides, Shrimp SouvlakiUS$22.00

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

• Astako Makaronda (Lobster for Two)US$45.00

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

Side Offerings

• Greek FriesUS$5.00

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

• Lemon PotatoesUS$6.00

  Oregano and lemon crusted oven baked potatoes

• AsparagusUS$8.00

  Sautéed in lemon e. V. Olive oil

• SpanakorizoUS$6.00

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

• BriamUS$6.00

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

• Basmati RiceUS$7.00

  Prepared with angel hair pasta, pignoli nuts