the cypress room

chef and entrepreneur michael schwartz is a stickler on doing everything right. so when his cypress room opened in the design district and it wasn’t the big success he had planned on (the figurative bar was very high), he decided to retool it  into a more casual atmosphere in keeping with its name ‘tavern”, along with a lower priced menu, and brasserie type fare.  we went there in the former iteration and, as you may remember, named its burger one of the top three in miami, and decided to check out the “new” cypress tavern, 3620 n.e. 2nd avenue (t.305-520-5197). his right hand and brand director, jackie sayet, calls it an “approachable, elevated dining experience” with which you’ll see i agree.

love the "bonnie and clyde" drink!. wow. this drink will absolutely transport you to france. it is made with hendrivks gin, solerno blood orange and cocchi americano. just to sit at their bar and have this drink would make for a perfect afternoon or after work/relax after work. of course this restaurant is from the set of michael's genuine gang and it shows. if you want to escape from miami for a few hours and feel like you are in paris, stop at the cypress room to disconnect with amazing cuisine and expertly crafted drinks.


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cozy environment with great food. the braised antelope topped with baby turnips, apricot and mizuna was a combination of complimenting flavors. the sweet apricot and spicy, pepperiness of the mizuna embellished the antelope which was cooked to perfection.

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best fine dining in miami. the cypress room is like nothing you've ever seen in miami. it has a lovely old florida vibe (music, decor...) with phenomenal food to match. the tasting menu is definitely the way to go if it's your first time at this restaurant.

romantic, intimate, fantastic!. a 1920’s setting with an unusual masculine and feminine balance. the walls are covered in lovely delicate wall paper wile contrasting with the wood paneling and beautiful chrystal chandeliers give an intimate and romantic atmosphere while comfortable and cozy. the menu starts in a lighter note and gets more substantial and rich. i had the pleasure to go with friends so we had the tasting menu. our sever steven was a true gentleman guiding us through our culinary expedition. from the crudo, royal red shrimp, cobia calabaza faro, the filet with grilled zucchini and bone morrow butter, to the raspberry sorbet, cypress room is a must visit!

i absolutely adore the ambiance and vibe- the 1920’s speakeasy attitude really shines through and i appreciate the attention to detail. i also thought the cocktails were innovative, delicious and refined. if only they could impart that same level of curiosity and creativity into their food menu.

buyer beware. had dinner there last nice, generally over priced, and included a 20% gratuity that was never highlighted but the true outrage was when they charged more for each bottle of wine then the price shown on the menu. when this was pointed out it was explained that a price increase had been put into the computer system but not yet reflected on the menu, buyer beware

not a favorite. michaels is our favorite restaurant. we decided to try cypress room enticed by the miami spice menu. the space is small and intimate, and the service was great. at $222 for two, even with spice, we didn't think it was worth it. all at our table enjoyed the appetizer selections. entrees were less successful. a veal roll up was mostly fat, and the swordfish was too salty. dessert of lemon napoleon was tart and tasty. wine and drinks are very expensive. (port $20 per glass, wine bottle $92). considering everything, we are glad we tried it, but don't have a desire to return.

the intimate dining room setting also packs a wow-factor, complete with glistening chandeliers, a mint green banquette and even some wall mounted deer heads, that is perfectly complemented by a classic menu filled with rare cuts of meats and unique, hard-to-find vegetables adding to the nostalgic feel.

great design district restaurant. we have had dinner here twice and both visits were great. though the dining room is small, it is beautiful. dark paneling, pink floral wallpaper and old florida photos adorn the walls. we had to wait for our table for about 20 minutes on a busy saturday night but, it was well worth the wait. on a weeknight we were seated as soon as we arrived. the hostess was very friendly and gracious both evenings. the bartender (christian) was a pro. he made beautiful cocktails and was very accommodating. our server on both occasions was extremely knowledgeable of the drinks, food and wine. (they decant all of their red wines !) the food was outstanding. some highlights: frog legs, roasted beet salad, the rotisserie item (which changes often), the cote du boeuf (for 2) and all of the desserts (the chocolate was our favorite). this is truly an exceptional restaurant and deserves accolades. probably the best restaurant in miami. we will definitely be back.

it is too small. too noisy there is very little space for the servers to serve properly. viewing the stuffed heads of deer that had been killed does not provide good eating ambience
this restaurant should close
the place does not have any room to improve
ease put this place out of its misery

michael schwartz the james beard award-winning chef and the king of miami cuisine has added another jewel to his growing empire with the recent addition of  the cypress room . michael's cooking talent has been no secret to locals dating back to his days behind the stove at nemo.  but who knew he was a savvy businessman as well? with the opening of the cypress room, his fourth restaurant not including 150 central park on the oasis of the seas and allure of the seas cruise ships, the upcoming restaurant at  the raleigh hotel and a future spot at the upcoming  sls hotel in downtown miami, will a james beard award for restaurateur of the year be far behind? i think not. the cypress room opened last week around the block from michael's fantastic flagship restaurant  michael's genuine food & drink in the booming design district section of miami. i know some people avoid going to new restaurants during their opening week.  that's nonsense when you are dealing with the a team dream team .  the