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The Cypress Inn
Beautiful riverfront views combined with quality southern cuisine and friendly service has made Cypress Inn Tuscaloosa's premiere casual dining establishment.
The Cypress Inn takes great pride in using only original recipes featuring the freshest ingredients. Traditional Southern entrees, desserts, breads, dressings and sauces are all prepared by the Cypress Inn staff.
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The Cypress Inn takes great pride in using only original recipes featuring the freshest ingredients. Traditional Southern entrees, desserts, breads, dressings and sauces are all prepared by the Cypress Inn staff.
53 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 53 reviews
5 stars
(26)
4 stars
(17)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- scenic view(38)
- special occasion(28)
- good for groups(20)
- great for outdoor dining(19)
- neighborhood gem(18)
- romantic(18)
The Cypress Inn Reviews List
Review 1 for The Cypress Inn
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A beautiful setting with good food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The Inn sits on a bluff overlooking the Black Warrior River, with wonderful views and a bucolic atmosphere. The menu was varied. We both had fish (blackened mahi-mahi with a fresh salsa) and found it well above average. The service was friendly and helpful, without being intrusive. The only negative was that, as the restaurant filled, the noise level reached uncomfortable for us. Thankfully we were nearly finished by this point. We would go back again when we are in the area, but might try a week night when crowds are likely to be smaller."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 2 for The Cypress Inn
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Outstanding
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food and service were awesome! The rolls are the best I have had since my aunt passed."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, scenic view, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 3 for The Cypress Inn
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The Only Game in Town
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It isn't GREAT, but it's one of the best restaurants we found when visiting UA."
Dined on 4/17/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 4 for The Cypress Inn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our second visit to Cypress Inn both for special occasions. Making a reservation is definitely the way to go, while there I heard it was a 45min to 1hr wait. There are wooden rocking chairs to enjoy while u wait. Most food prices are affordable but pricey menu items are available. I had the steak and shrimp special, the steak was well worth the extra expense, but the 3 shrimp were tasty but a disappointment in value The breads they put on the table are addictive. Great dock to enjoy."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 5 for The Cypress Inn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent service great food very friendly staff"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 6 for The Cypress Inn
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great steak, great seafood, great view"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view, special occasion
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Review 7 for The Cypress Inn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of the best places in
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"One of the best places in Tuscaloosa. Great food & staff!"
Dined on 04/24/2013
2011
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 8 for The Cypress Inn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our table awaited us and we
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our table awaited us and we were quickly seated on the deck to capture the setting sun.
Beginning with the platter of appetizers, our entire meal did not disappoint
A real neighborhood gem and a great place to relax after a day of football."
Beginning with the platter of appetizers, our entire meal did not disappoint
A real neighborhood gem and a great place to relax after a day of football."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 9 for The Cypress Inn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great meal with a scenic view
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Although the service was a bit slow the food and view made up for it. We had a center view of the Black Warrior river. Very scenic. The food was excellently prepared and plated beautifully."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 10 for The Cypress Inn
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Visiting Tuscaloosa and had
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Visiting Tuscaloosa and had an early dinner at The Cypress Inn. We had a terrific experience there, and highly recommend it. The meals were well prepared and presented, the service was great, and we sat outside on a beautiful day looking over the river... perfect. We look forward to going back on our next visit."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2008
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 11 for The Cypress Inn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great stop for boaters
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was excellant. The servie from Gary and staff was outstanding. We tied up our boat to their dock and stayed overnight. I highly recommend this place."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, scenic view
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Review 12 for The Cypress Inn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everything was delicious.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything was delicious. My daughter and I enjoyed the smoked chicken with white barbecue sauce. My husband had a blackened grouper catch of the day special. I love salads, so my favorite dish was the apple salad, full of candied pecans and rich bleu cheese. Of course, we wasted no time devouring our bread basket! It was a great way to celebrate Honors Day for my daughter at the University of Alabama."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 13 for The Cypress Inn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious as always
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I always make Cypress Inn an item on my to do list when I visit Tuscaloosa. The food is delicious and the view of the river is spectacular!"
Dined on 03/10/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view
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Review 14 for The Cypress Inn
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was fantastic and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was fantastic and the meal not hurried. Our waitress was a little slow (bread brought at end of meal) and we had to ask for refills but other than that, she did well. She was very busy and she may have been a newer waitress but she will be fine once little things are learned. The noise was a bit too much for a romantic dinner but we were not expecting that since we were dining with our adult daughter who was visiting us for the weekend. We were seated promptly (disappointed that it was not a window seat since we had made reservations and we think best seats should be saved for those with reservations) and did not have to wait but we also noticed those without reservations were being seated promptly also."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, scenic view
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Review 15 for The Cypress Inn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Dinner on the River
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A warm welcome beckoned us to the glass enclosed dining area where we enjoyed the platter of appetizers. For our main course we both ordered seafood . Even at a late dining hour all were very accommodating."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 16 for The Cypress Inn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had eaten at the Cypress Inn
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had eaten at the Cypress Inn YEARS ago. My purpose in visiting last Saturday evening was wife's birthday and guests from Kentucky. We all had an outstanding meal. We indulged in appetizers as well as dessert. Entrees were delicious. We all had different meals, and everyone's was a hit. We will definitely return! Want to enjoy outdoor dining during warm weather and lunch with the view of the river."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 17 for The Cypress Inn
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It was fantastic. They gave
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It was fantastic. They gave me tasty food and I was happy."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 18 for The Cypress Inn
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Fair
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The atmosphere was good. Sitting by the window was nice, but is much nicer in Spring and Summer. My only complaint was the food. Our fried green tomatoes were soggy and cold. Our food was lukewarm. I had chicken and baked potato, both of which were lukewarm. The butter would not even melt in the potato. I was very disappointed as I had brought a friend from B'ham here."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 19 for The Cypress Inn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Superb!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The Cypress Inn is consistently excellent. The food and service are always superb and the view on the river is fantastic. One of our favorite places to eat."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion, scenic view
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Review 20 for The Cypress Inn
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
I have eaten here for lunch
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I have eaten here for lunch on several business trips to Tuscaloosa. This was a first time for dinner. To be fair, several large parties were placing their orders as we were seated. Our food was late, cold and our waiter was either very busy or very forgetful on multiple requests for items forgotten."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2007
Special Features: special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 21 for The Cypress Inn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We love to come to Cypress
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We love to come to Cypress Inn. The food is always good and the service is great!"
Dined on 01/28/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 22 for The Cypress Inn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everything was great!! Plan
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Everything was great!! Plan to return in the near future!!!"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The Cypress Inn
Based on the average of (31) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate