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Cypress Tavern

4.1 (178)
$30 and under
Mediterranean
174 Kinnelon Rd., Kinnelon, NJ 07405

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Cypress Tavern

4.1
$30 and under
Mediterranean
Riverdale

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Romantic
For many European Cultures food is life and life is food. At Cypress Tavern, we celebrate the Mediterranean culinary passion with garden-fresh ingredients and old homemade recipes. Cypress's signature Mediterranean restaurant boasts Kinnelon's lush scenic grounds while transcending a warm color scheme with subtle blue and yellow accents and dark wood touches. Enjoy one of our twenty beers on draft or one of our signature martini's, or savor a delicious meal in our inviting dining room or al fresco on the outdoor deck. With friendly, engaging service and generous portions, Cypress is the ideal setting to enjoy dining with the warmth of family and friends, and the comfort of authentic Mediterranean cuisine. A casually creative restaurant with a creative menu, sophisticated interior and gracious service. Cypress Estiatorio is Mediterranean dining at its best! Destined to become New Jersey's premier dining and event experience!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Yiannis Aktsalis
  • Catering
    Off-site catering for all occasions available.
  • Area
    Riverdale
  • Cross street
    Stone house Rd.
  • Parking Details
    Private Parking
  • Entertainment
    Every Thursday night we have live music.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Cypress Tavern.

4.1

4.1
(178)
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

178 Reviews
  1. Robert Gold

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service staff was excellent. Could not be more accommodating for our group. Wide variety of food offering which allowed something for everyone.

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  2. Rita Gold

    New Jersey14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 28 August 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was satisfactory. Service was excellent. Sitting out on the patio was beautiful.

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  3. Mary Ann Gold

    New York City163 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 July 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love coming to Cypress. Especially in the summer sitting on the patio listening to live music. Rockwell! The staff works very hard. I believe our person was Kathy. She is the best! Food is great.

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  4. Barbara

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 June 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining experience outside on the covered porch on a beautiful evening! The waitress was very attentive and sweet. The menu is extensive so there is something for everyone! The food was delicious and served in a timely manner. It was a quiet Thursday evening, and we highly recommend this restaurant!

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  5. Kevin

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 May 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Noise level was a little high due to sitting outside with the live music. Otherwise noise level is fine.

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  6. Mary Ann Gold

    New York City163 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love seeing Rockwell perform and the food and the service staff.

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  7. Donnamarie

    Key West / Florida Keys26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Love the food here ! menu is extensive and the specials are always interesting and flavorful. We sat upstairs and it was much quieter than sitting downstairs once the band started.

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  8. Kathleen Gold

    New York City57 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 January 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    SAT 1/17/26 2pm 6 adults__I chose Cypress Tavern for a late celebration Christmas luncheon with family for these reasons: (1) it was mutually convenient for us to travel to, (2) the online reviews were very good, (3) the photos (on YELP) were very inviting, (4) the menu was extensive so I was confident that everyone could find something they would enjoy. We had several glasses of wine, we had appetizers, we had French onion soup, we had pizza, we had linguine with clams, we had steak, we had tuna, we had dessert. We had so much food, we brought some home too! Kathy, our excellent server and photographer, took great care of us. It was so nice to watch the sunset on the snow as it was being plowed in the parking lot and the fire burning in their fireplace. It was like being at a ski resort restaurant after being on the slopes all day except we were the only ones there. Loved every minute! Thank you for making our afternoon so special! 🩷

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  9. Mary Ann Gold

    New York City115 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 September 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    food is delicious, staff and ownership is very nice and efficient, live bands

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  10. Mary Ann Gold

    New York City163 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 August 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and staff are terrific. The Band was amazing, Rockwell!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Yiannis Aktsalis
  • Catering
    Off-site catering for all occasions available.
  • Area
    Riverdale
  • Cross street
    Stone house Rd.
  • Parking Details
    Private Parking
  • Entertainment
    Every Thursday night we have live music.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Expect the restaurant to be busiest and loudest on weekend nights when live bands play, while midweek evenings, notably Wednesdays, and some weekend lunch times (for example, Saturday afternoons) tend to be much quieter; upstairs seating is a calmer option once the band starts.

Yes, Cypress Tavern offers al fresco dining on an outdoor deck and covered patio, which guests frequently enjoy in nicer weather.

Cypress Tavern feels warm and Mediterranean, lush grounds, a warm blue-and-yellow palette, and an inviting dining room or al fresco deck; weekend live bands bring a louder, energetic vibe while the upstairs dining room with its fireplace is noticeably cozier and calmer.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, informal attire is appropriate and nothing formal is expected.

If you want a lively night, weekend evenings, Saturdays in particular, are when live bands play the patio; for a quieter, more intimate meal, Wednesday and Thursday evenings tend to be calmer.

Private dining isn't part of Cypress Tavern's offering, the restaurant emphasizes its inviting dining room and al fresco deck rather than dedicated private rooms.

Portions at Cypress Tavern are generous, guests commonly describe plentiful entrées and often take food home.

Yes, the cozy upstairs dining room with a lit fireplace and comfortably quiet midweek evenings make Cypress Tavern a lovely choice for a special night out.

For a quieter meal, aim for Wednesday or Thursday evenings at Cypress Tavern; if you want the live-band energy and patio buzz, visit on weekend nights when bands play.

Yes, Cypress Tavern welcomes families; guests report celebrating birthdays and family lunches there, with attentive servers who make those occasions special.

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Cypress Tavern

4.1
$30 and under
Mediterranean
Riverdale

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today
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