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Cypress Lowcountry Grille 

167 East Bay St.
Charleston, SC 29401
Downtown
(843) 727-0111 Online Reservations
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The menu at Cypress was recently revamped to put the focus on one of Craig Deihl’s most famous calling cards: handcrafted charcuterie and house-cured meats and hams. Over the past several years, Deihl has mastered the art, impressing people like author Michael Ruhlman with his mad meat-curing skills. We have some useful tips for getting the most out of a visit to Cypress since there are quite a few must-order dishes. First, dig into the meat. You can’t go wrong with a platter of charcuterie. The spreadable fennel salami is the jam, and the hams with Amish swiss and spicy mustard will start your dining experience off right. Next, order a lavender martini. It’s famous in this town for a reason. Then, head into the oysters. The sashimi tuna and oysters is a perfect bite — sharp, spicy, and salty. Slurp it down before you head into the entrées like the Border Springs leg of lamb or the smoked pork loin. You can also opt for the very old-school tableside presentation of chateaubriand. For dessert, we’d recommend the rum cake or the spiced pear galette. Downstairs you can eat in the swanky dining room with its Vegas-like three-story glass wine wall, or you can head upstairs to the bar and order some of Deihl’s handcrafted charcuterie and innovative snacks (sweet and sour meatballs, mini chili dogs). Monday is $5 burger night at the bar, which has to be one of the best deals in town. —Stephanie Barna Dish (Winter 2013)

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A mix of contemporary dishes with nostalgic favorites bridges the gap between club diners of the '50s and the tapas nibblers of today. Voted Best Wine Selection by CP readers.

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Hours: Dinner (daily)
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