Top view of spaghetti and meatballs with basil on a white plate, next to a fish dish with garnishes at Cypress & Oak

Dinner at Cypress & Oak

Bold Flavors and Creative Dishes

As the sun sets over Frankfort KY, Cypress & Oak transforms into downtown’s favorite restaurant, where creativity and bold flavors redefine the steakhouse tradition. Begin your evening with inspired appetizers like the Kentucky Fritter, a delightful medley of country ham, pimento cheese, goat cheese, and guacamole, or indulge in the Frankfort Poutine—a decadent twist on a classic, featuring sweet potato fries, rich gravy, cheese curds, and a bourbon maple glaze, crowned with Applewood smoked bacon and fried sage.

From the savory Kentucky Bourbon Burgoo to the vibrant Puttanesca and a marvelous Shellfish Tower, each dish is a creation designed to surprise and satisfy.

Bowl of crispy waffle fries topped with melted cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh herbs at Cypress & Oak Steakhouse, Frankfort

Starters

Shrimp Cocktail (G/F)  $20    

Spicy Cocktail Sauce, Grilled Lemon

Frankfort Poutine  $15

Sweet Potato Fries, Gravy, Cheese Curds, Bourbon Maple Glaze w/ Applewood Smoked Bacon & Fried Sage

Calamari (G/F)  $21

Marinated & Fried, Korean BBQ Sauce

Buffalo Chicken Dip  $14

Blue Cheese, Ranch Seasoning, Hot Sauce, Parmesan Cheese, Grilled Baguette & Seasonal Crudite

Kentucky Fritter  $15

Country Ham, Pimento Cheese, Piquillo Pepper, Goat Cheese, Guacamole Plunge

Southern Crab Cake (G/F)  $18

Lump Crab Meat, Yellow Pepper Remoulade

Wild Mushroom Hand Pie  $13

Wild Mushrooms, Carrot, Celery, Shallot, Smoked Tomatoes & Rosemary Dip

Grilled romaine lettuce topped with Caesar dressing, croutons, and shaved Parmesan served at Cypress & Oak

Soups & Salads

Iceberg Wedge (G/F)  $14    

Applewood Smoked Bacon, Blue Cheese, Tomato, Red Onion, Choice of Dressing

Green Tomato Caprese  $14

Fried Green Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Arugula & Radicchio, “Comeback Dressing”

Cardini 1924  $12

Grilled Gem Romaine, Croutons, Parmesan Cheese, House Made Caesar Dressing

Kentucky Bourbon Burgoo (G/F)  $9

Rich Stew of Locally Sourced Beef, Lamb, Chicken, Pork

Seafood Chowder  $9

Classic Blend of Clams, Shrimp, Fish, Veggies, Potatoes, Cream

Grilled Free Range Chicken served with a beer at Cypress & Oak, one of the best restaurants in Frankfort, KY

Mains

Grilled Free Range Chicken  $29    

Boneless Breast, Seasonal Greens Chimichurri, Farmstand Farro Risotto

Seared Faroe Salmon  $32

Ginger Carrot Puree, Salad Nicole, Butter Whipped Potatoes

Cast Iron Skillet Cod  $28

Blacken Seasoning, Lemon Bechamel, Farmstand Farro Risotto

Butcher Block Meatballs  $33

Wagyu Beef, Elk, Bison, Wild Boar, & Pork Sausage, Parmesan Cheese, Creamy Harissa & Cilantro Sauce, Linguine Noodles

Filet Medallions  $46

Twin Petite Filets, Roasted Garlic-Red Wine Demi, Butter Whipped Potatoes

Steak House Burger  $18

Brisket & Short Rib, Applewood Bacon, Smoked Provolone, “Secret” Sauce, Dressed Appropriately, Brioche Bun, Steak Fries

Puttanesca (G/F) (V)  $24

Marinara, Garlic, Black Olives, Capers, Grilled Zucchini, GF Gnocchi

Beautifully grilled ribeye steak with asparagus and mushrooms served with a cocktail & various dishes at Cypress & Oak

Private Reserve Steaks

Dried Aged Minimum 45 Days 

30 oz Porterhouse  $95
18 oz Ribeye, Bone-In  $82
12 oz Sirloin  $72

Seared steak on a white plate, served with a bowl of mixed diced vegetables and glass of beer at Cypress & Oak, Frankfort, KY

Kentucky Raised Beef

Hand Cut Certified Angus

18 oz Porterhouse  $49
16 oz Cowboy Ribeye  $69
8 oz Sirloin  $24
7 oz Filet Mignon  $39

Glass filled with shrimp arranged in a circular pattern, topped with a grilled lemon slice at Cypress and Oak, Frankfort, KY

Shellfish Tower

Large Cold Poached Shrimp
Jumbo Crab Legs
Cold Water Lobster Tails
Signature House Sauces

For Two  $135
For Four  $270

Seared steak on a white plate, served with a bowl of mixed diced vegetables and glass of beer at Cypress & Oak, Frankfort, KY

Sides

Grilled Asparagus  $14
Roasted Wild Mushrooms  $18
Baked Potato  $9
Butter Mashed Potato  $12
Truffle Parmesan Steak Fries  $14
Farmstand Seasonal Veggies  $12

Black plate with golden fried patties drizzled with creamy sauce at Cypress & Oak, a steakhouse in Frankfort, KY

Enhancements

Broiled Lobster Tail  $31
Grilled Jumbo Shrimp  $28
Half Pound Snow Crab Legs  $19
Crab Cake  $9

Hand holding a fork over a romaine lettuce salad with croutons, drizzled dressing, & a cocktail with olives at Cypress & Oak

Sauces

Roasted Garlic Red Wine
Green Peppercorn
Truffle Herb Butter
Seasonal Greens Chimichurri
Hollandaise
Bearnaise


(G/F) - Gluten Free  |  (V) - Vegan

Please alert our team if there are any food allergies or dietary restrictions the kitchen needs to know about.
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, & eggs may increase your risk of illness.