Cypress Grill

"Note how these raw herring have been scored all along their sides. This insures that they cook quickly, through-and-through."
Michael Stern






"A single herring is accompanied by a heap of roe. The side dishes are the classic Eastern North Carolina trio of boiled potatoes, cole slaw, and hush puppies."
Michael Stern



"When the river herring isn't available, Cypress Grill offers salt herring fillets (right foreground), which are thin, crispy and pack a powerful fish flavor. "
Cliff Strutz



"Proprietor Leslie Gardner shows some herring ready to be breaded and deep-fried."
Michael Stern



"The Cypress Grill is understandably proud of their delicious homemade pies, including lemon, coconut and in this case, chocolate."
Cliff Strutz



"Inside, the Cypress Grill is cozy and pure country. To the left, you can see the guest book that they ask out-of-towners to sign."
Cliff Strutz



"The last of the Roanoke River herring shacks, Cypress Grill is open only January through April. That is the season for the herring run; but other piscatorial specialties include striped bass, flounder, oysters, perch, and catfish."
Michael Stern



"The restaurant sits literally right next to the Roanoke River."
Cliff Strutz