First time in Pullman and came here for a wonderful meal. Creative cocktail lists, good variety on the menu with a nice Mediterranean flare. The carbonara is rich and decadent. Lots of bacon lardons to give more depth to the pasta. Very tasty. The lamb is delicious, though the crust was a little salty for my taste. Ask for it to be medium rare + so you get the nice cool red. There are 6 lambchops served with a couscous salad and tzakiti. If you like lamb, get this. The roasted chicken is amazing. So so so good. Perfectly done with a side of kale and nice size croutons, crunchy and buttery. Ordered the dip appetizer and the pita is soft as a vessel to try 3 different dips - one is garlicky with breadcrumbs (it's more addicting than you think), feta with a roasted pepper and tzakiti. All tasty! Didn't leave room for dessert. Next time! read more

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Black Cypress is known as the nicest restaurant in town so many people come here for celebration meals, but I typically stop by for their Monday happy hour (half price appetizers 5-7pm) and the goat cheese panna cotta. My favorite item on their appetizer menu is the cheese plate. I don't like crackers so I've started ordering it with some extra apple slices instead of the crackers. The goat cheese panna cotta itself is delicious but the best part is that the seasonal sides are amazing and change very frequently. It's a positive example of a dish never being exactly the same. I've always had great service at the bar. The only complaint I've heard was from a grad student we know who ordered multiple items and didn't realize they forgot his entree until everyone at the table was almost done eating. Thankfully the group had plenty to talk about so they didn't mind it being a long dinner. Finally... the drinks. The only regret I've had was ordering a beer when they have such a fantastic cocktail menu. I am a fan of their non alcoholic cocktails currently but I do enjoy occasionally ordering from the main menu. read more

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Cool atmosphere, good service, tasty entrees - Our first family trip to Pullman and was excited to experience the Black Cypress. Although the GPS brought us right to the door, for some reason, we still had a hard time finding the storefront. The vibe is inviting and cool, the bar is beautiful and the menu offerings speak to everyone. Hubs loved the pork chop and I enjoyed the grilled portabella. The mashed potatoes were a creamy delicious treat! The appetizer dips were ok and the cocktails were just ok, too. The service was friendly and accommodating. There wasn't a wow-factor here but we'll definitely return. read more

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Wow! Great find. First visit. Staff FABULOUS! Gabriella and staff made the visit extra special. See our food pics. Drinks super creative and well executed. Even N/A options. Loved the Greek sampler plate (NOT what it's called) ribeye, chicken, beet salad, soup. And oh... don't forget dessert. read more

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The food and service are 5 star ..... but I want to write to thank Alison. My daughter and I ate dinner here after her orientation and we left her purse in the restaurant. We needed her ID so we could fly back home the next day and Alison came in on a day they are closed, retrieved the purse and dropped it off to us in our hotel... I can't explain how happy and relieved we were.... We Love This Community.... "Go Cougs!!!!" read more

The cutest place in Pullman Washington! Perfect date night spot. We ordered olives for the table, and everyone enjoyed it. We devoured the pita dip in minutes, my favorite was the garlic dip! And man, this carbonara is ginormous!! In the bay, $26 would've gotten me a 1/3 of this size. This was dinner and breakfast for the next day... they also serve fresh baked dinner rolls. Servers were very nice and friendly. Would come back! read more

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The food at The Black Cypress continues to impress. I lived in Pullman when it first opened, and it's been wonderful to see the restaurant not only endure but grow into what it is today. It has maintained its high standards, and that's no small feat over the years. The service is consistently excellent--attentive, professional, and warm without being overbearing. Both the food and the drinks were outstanding on my most recent visit. Everything is clearly made with care and a deep understanding of flavor. It is definitely on the more expensive side, but that feels appropriate for what you're getting. This isn't the kind of place you just drop into for a casual bite. It's meant for a thoughtful, memorable meal--something you plan for and savor. One small note, and it really is a minor one: I noticed that their house-made bacon, which I've always loved, was used in larger chunks in several dishes, especially the pastas. While I'm thrilled that it's still a central ingredient, I think the flavor would come through more evenly if the bacon were chopped into smaller pieces. Same quantity, just smaller cuts. Years ago, I remember it being handled that way, and I think it gave the dishes a more balanced feel. That said, it's a personal preference, and it didn't detract much from the overall experience. All things considered, The Black Cypress remains Pullman's finest restaurant. Its commitment to quality, consistency, and creativity sets it apart, and I'm grateful it's still going strong. read more

I love this spot for a nice sit down meal that you actually put some make up on for. We have had so many great meals here over the years!

I'm ngl there is nothing in Pullman, WA and I've been DoorDashing mod pizza from Idaho the past few days I've been here, but I found this restaurant and now I can at least saw Pullman has some good carbonara. The lamb chops here were also great. Thanks for putting the city on the map read more

The Black Cypress - Carbonara - New American Near Me - Pullman, Washington

We came here for dinner and had a wonderful experience. The food was awesome. So flavorful and beyond our expectations. We savored every bite of our food while enjoying the relaxed vibe of this place. I have no words for the professionalism of the staff. The best service we have ever witnessed. Wiley was our main server and we were very impressed. The team works together really well. We had an amazing night overall. Great food and service. Highly recommended. We will definitely be back. read more

The Black Cypress - New American Near Me - Pullman, Washington

Love this place. Best steak, best lamb, terrific cocktails and wine selection. Never misses for me. Terrific service too but sometimes slow for larger parties. read more

I ordered the lasagna and it was a layered masterpiece. The meat sauce was flavorful and not overly greasy. I could taste the herbs in the tomato sauce and the ricotta was creamy and warm. It felt like a home-cooked meal in the best way. The garlic bread on the side was crispy and perfect for dipping. Service was quick and the server checked in at the right times. I left full and happy. read more

The Black Cypress - New American Near Me - Pullman, Washington

Great experience here the clams and steak were delicious and their mocktail menu did not disappoint! Highly recommend would eat here again! read more

The Black Cypress - Ribeye - New American Near Me - Pullman, Washington

The Black Cypress never disappoints, rather always exceeds every expectation. It's no wonder that they were nominated for a James Beard in the toughest category of all, Hospitality. Every Cougar Football Weekend dinner here on Friday night is a treasure. read more

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My daughter and I have enjoyed this restaurant on multiple occasions while on tours of WSU. Now that she is en entering first year student, we plan to enjoy this restaurant regularly! read more

Very fancy restaurant with great Greek food! Pricey but really great. Staff is very polite. Love the decor.

Such a wonderful restaurant? With excellent customer service! I even left some important work notes, on the table and they called me to arrange getting them back! Plus meal was scrumptious! read more

The Black Cypress - Roast chicken - New American Near Me - Pullman, Washington

We were sure the James Beard nomination The Black Cypress received just three days before would make a reservation impossible; we were wrong and SO glad we went. The team was as warm, lovely and gracious as the Hospitality nomination would indicate. We were especially impressed at how well versed everyone was on practically every detail of each menu item. Warm and inviting, we started at the bar to wait for our table and had great conversations with several of the bar team who proactively offered us three separate tastes of three wines to ensure my eventual selection was to my liking. The atmosphere is busy but relaxed and lovely--the very vibe we love that supports a nice experience. We were seated in a nice table for two and at the recommendation of the bar team, we started with the clams. Surprisingly, the clams were good sized clams and flavorful. They were nestled with huge chunks of house smoked bacon and swimming in a wine, garlic and kale broth that complimented without overwhelming the clams. Living in Seattle, we eat a LOT of clams; theses are ones to be remembered. Wow. For dinner, Hubby had the carbonara which was luscious and tasty. I had the petit filet mignon topped with foie gras, with an amazing red wine reduction, whipped potatoes and broccolini. Amazing. Rolls were freshly baked and tasted every crumb of it. We split the brownie and ice cream for dessert which is all locally sourced. The tab was surprisingly low for the level of the quality and experience. The high quality of the ingredients is evident. We observed other diners who were obviously enjoying their evening as much as we were. The food was excellent and together with a staff that clearly knows just how to make a guest feel welcome, The Black Cypress just jumped to the top of our list when we go to Pullman. Great service elevates a food experience but it's the result of a lot of hard work and a staff working together as a team. It's obvious to see why The Black Cypress caught the attention of the James Beard Foundation. read more

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We were in pullman for Graduation ceremony and stopped at Black Cypress w/o having a reservation. We were seated within a few minutes. We LOVED the food. Our waiter was sweet. We finished the pita but had left over dips, so he got extra pita bread. He also got us an order of fresh, hot bread rolls. We ordered Gimlet Cosmo Moon Sprite Pita and dip Lamb chops Seasonal Soup Goat cheese Panna cotta ( it came with orange slices, mint n orange curd) Everything was delicious. I HIGHLY recommend. read more

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Im only in Pullman a few times a year but I always stop by Black Cypress. Food selection is phenomenal and service is amazing. The menu is pretty varied so you can get anything from steak to pasta to salad. I've had the pork chop multiple times and have no complaints. Definitely get the cheeseboard appetizer. Goes well with a nice drink. read more

The Black Cypress - New American Near Me - Pullman, Washington

Great food steak is amazing with the soup and salads. The atmospher is very welcoming and the servers are so nice and genuine

Our dinner plans changed last minute in Moscow so we went online and made reservations here on a whim. What a great place! We were warmly welcomed by Stuart, who got my husband a drink and let us choose where we sat. Will was our waiter and he was professional and attentive. We both ordered ribeyes and they were delicious and well seasoned, as were the vegetables. The ambience is very moody, with pretty lighting and upscale decor. It is small and cozy, it was easy to have a quiet conversation. We will definitely be back, we loved this restaurant and its amazing staff, who all worked together seamlessly to give us a great experience. read more

I'm here in Pullman with my daughter for the WSU visit for new students. I looked up good restaurants in Pullman and this place always came up so I made a reservation. Suuuuper cute!! You almost feel like you're not in Pullman anymore. The drinks and the food were great and the service was fantastic! We ordered the clams, roasted chicken and the Carbonara. The roasted chicken was the best I've ever had. It was juicy, flavorful and the skin was crisp. The carbonara was good a little salty for me but it wasn't for for my daughter. The house made rolls... sooo good. Definitely make a reservation here if you're visiting Pullman. read more

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Wow, I was very impressed with the food quality and taste at this gem of a restaurant. Our cocktails were expertly made, our service was friendly and attentive, and our food was delicious. The carbonara, pomodoro, and grilled portabella entrees were all a hit at our table. The garlic mashed potatoes were so decadently buttery and smooth. All the dishes that passed by our table looked truly delicious. Dessert was an amazingly delicious bread pudding. Loved the dark wood, moody atmosphere of our "Captain's table" booth with views of the room, bar, and kitchen. Make sure to make reservations on popular weekends, as they were busy when we were in town. read more

Food was amazing! Very lovely staff - they were a little behind so they brought drinks to us as we waited for the table.

If you're looking for the best food and service in Pullman, look no further. It is not cheap, however, you get what you pay for.

The food is good here! The carbonara was a little disappointing but the pork inside of it was absolutely delicious. The server was really nice and the decor is wonderful! read more

The Black Cypress - Clam, drinks - New American Near Me - Pullman, Washington

Ordered pasta carbonara and rolls to go. The restaurant itself also had great ambiance, very fancy. The staff who took my order was super friendly. GET THE ROLLS, they were so so fluffy. My order also came with this platter of skewers, hummus and broccolini which was a surprise. I loved the skewers, beef was soo tender. Broccolini was a great addition because I love veggies in my meals. The pasta was tasty with the bacon, a little heavy but hey it's a carbonara. Next time I'm definitely going to try and dine in. Also, there is street parking, and also free parking lots nearby that's walkable distance. read more

The Black Cypress - Pasta Carbonara, Beef skewers and rolls; Follow me @RimyEats on Instagram! - New American Near Me - Pullman, Washington

The food here is pretty good but the thing to write home about The Black Cypress is their service. I went twice at the end of April and again at the beginning of May to visit my boyfriend and both times, service was just exceptional. I know tipping has been getting out of hand but this is a place you will not feel bad about giving a large tip to for service. All the servers are very attentive, easy to speak to, and kind. It almost feels like a warm hug. For instance, while I was there I heard servers offer to take photos for customers when they saw them struggle to take photos themselves, our server kept an eye on my boyfriend's drink to know when to re-approach when he mentioned he wasn't sure if he wanted to order another one, and another server who helped our table out remembered a passing comment I made about us wanting to share our orders so he had the food split into 2 plates (I thought my boyfriend and I would just manually split everything ourselves!). Honestly, I thought the service exceeded even the food, but, onto the food! They have a rotating menu that focuses on only a few items at a time. The carbonara and spaghetti was delicious and the pasta was perfectly al dente. The wagyu special came with broccolini and I don't know what they did with it but I couldn't stop eating it. It was a little smoky but so tender yet still crisp. They didn't ask how we wanted our meat cooked but it came out as medium. The wagyu came from a local farm by the Snake River. There was a grilled halloumi cheese toast that had fig spread on it that I couldn't stop thinking about. The salad was good but I do regret getting that in favor of something more substantial. I recommend the stronger cocktails at the bottom of the third page of the menu. read more

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Always a 5 star experience here. From the hospitality to the food and drinks everything is first class. A must visit in Pullman

It's a SHAM of a steak house...did I mention you get the privilege of ordering your... "salt and pepper" & serve yourself. It's a JOKE called a steakhouse. The service is SLOW, & if you don't Present "the aura" of wealth, you'll get ignored. The worst part...you pay $50 for a ribeye riddled with sweet seasonings. I hope you're happy to pay $50+ for a pumpkin pie steak. Save your money & stay away....Taco Time with draft beer is significantly better. read more

The Black Cypress - New American Near Me - Pullman, Washington

Very polite service. Waitstaff knew the menu. Only complaint is that the beverages didn't come right away. I would have ordered more drinks if the rotation went around quicker but there was only time for two glasses. I get kind a nervous when I don't have a drink in my hand but seriously... one of my favorite things in a restaurant like this is to quickly get drinks and sip while considering the menu. Anyway, the red from France I got, the Cab/Bordeaux was phenomenal. For my second glass I sampled the Syrah and the evening special but I had do a second glass of the same. My son got this on-tap root beer, Crater Lake that was everything he said he's always wanted root beer to be. I tasted it- it was perfect. Low on the fizz factor and the server said that was intentional. The soup was knock-our-socks off good. They would have been my dinner had I known! I was in the mood for pasta which was a funny choice since it's hard to judge how good a place is by that type of dish but the pasta is made in-house so I went for it. It scratched my itch. Our friends said the Snake River Waygu was decent and they say they bc they were at John Howie last week for the premium stuff and we do that, so my husband went with the ribeye to sample a menu staple. He wasn't disappointed. It looked great. It was cooked perfectly. I tasted the mashed potatoes and they had a perfect texture and flavoring. I might have added a little salt but that's just me. Oh, funny tidbit- when we sat down my husband mentioned they were very confident not having salt and pepper on the table and nary a steak knife was brought to the table either. And none were needed. For the salad... eh. The bacon was smoky which was nice but it was a little dry and woody. For the soup. I wish there was a daily specials menu so I could have photographed it for memories and for posting here, but there wasn't. All I can say is that there was lamb, there was lime, there were beans, there was cilantro and I would eat it every day of my life. It's hard to put beans in soup; I always feel it suckers with the consistency and this was done right all around. Delicious! We did get to keep the menus during dining which I like to do bc we sometimes order more and I like to read the descriptions as I'm eating. Without the specials written down, I didn't have that reference. With that said, with their sustainability goals, I understand why there aren't daily special print-outs. Maybe as a QR code in the future? Also with the sustainability subject... we noticed the inconsistent, thrifty silverware and really appreciated a place dedicated to respecting such flavor balance and holding true to their ideals in all areas. The brownie desert- I barely tasted it, my son wouldn't share! When is put my fork towards it he'd smack it with his own fork! Funny but not bc I barely got a nibble. Very tasty. Brownie was cooked perfectly. The ice cream wasn't gummy, it was very pure. Now... there talk about the burnt crème. What in tarrrnation was this creation? My only regret was not being able to fit a second order of this in my stomach. I loved the light consistency and flavor. The topping, could have been more burnt for that crispy topping but with the honey I acknowledge they could have been impossible. The salty pistachios... for heavens sakes... my perfect scenario is coming back, alone, eating this desert in the dark slowly, no other input, and savoring each and every bite. What sticks with me the most is my appreciation for their subtle flavors and appropriate textures in some of their dishes. Example- If I see another overdone caramelized brussels sprout dish with so much maple and sugar and bacon and sauce on it, I'm going to scream. The mashed potatoes here were hit home by the texture- no need to pile in too much garlic. The best food isn't only what's added but just as much about about what's reserved. Largest complaint I could give would be that this place is always sold out and I want to come back again and again. It's an obvious first choice of where to dine in Pullman. What a gem! read more

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I travel all over the country and this is my favorite restaurant! The food & service are just outstanding!

Good food, great service. The ambiance of the restaurant is charming. The one thing I really did not like was the rock hard chunks of pork belly in both the Caesar salad and carbonara. read more

Came to Pullman for one night and found this gem! The food was delicious, we had the cheese plate, caesar, and finished with the brownie. The restaurant had a really cute atmosphere too. Kevin L was our waiter and we absolutely loved him! Very attentive and kind- congrats on graduating Kevin! If I ever visit Pullman again, I'll be eating here. read more

The Black Cypress - Cheese plate w no nuts - New American Near Me - Pullman, Washington

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The food and ambience were amazing. We had the carbonara, roast chicken, Caesar salad and dolmas. The flavors were great! Chicken was tender, the kale cooked perfectly. The carbonara was the best I've had and the Caesar was perfect. Will definitely be back! read more

Loved the interior design and atmosphere of The Black Cypress. Such a nice place! Food was amazing! The chicken alone is worth coming over from Seattle. Steak and pasta were very nice too! Freshly baked bread... delicious. I cannot forget the dessert - Panna cotta was superb. read more

The Black Cypress - Pasta with meatballs - New American Near Me - Pullman, Washington

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Maybe Monday night is just an off night for this restaurant. We went based on a hotel recommendation not knowing about the award. Seating was easy without a reservation. The servers took a long time to come over such that we had to flag someone down. The beet salad was terrific for the person who had it. The wrong salad came out for the other person and had to be sent back. The ordered wine came late but the house red is quite good. For those of us who had the meatballs, they were terrific. The brownie dessert was also quite good. But the recommended pork chop was overcooked to the point of being chewy. The sauce around it was terrific. And for the decaf after dinner, they never brought it and eventually said they were out of decaf. So, maybe Monday is an off night. read more

Made a reservation almost a month in advance yet the day of, they left me a message telling me that they over booked the day and needed to move back my reservation. I called them back a little later as I was working at the time and they said they fixed it by splitting up a table. When we got there the table we had was almost too small for appetizers and felt jammed into the corner. On top of this, the service felt slow due to the amount of times that our and other servers were attentively caring to other patrons, yet seems to forget about us. This was disappointing as every other time I have went I enjoyed it throughly, and considered the price point acceptable for the services provided. Based on my experience today I can say that the prices now are not remotely justified and would recommend getting dinner somewhere else regardless of your budget. read more

Seeking an upscale but non-pretentious venue for a graduation celebration, we were satisfied with our overall experience at Black Cypress. The ambiance was sleek yet inviting, and the menu reflected a modern take on Mediterranean favorites such as souvlaki and pasta. Everything we ordered was light, refreshing, and thoughtfully presented. I ordered the dolmas appetizer to share, along with the beet salad and pork souvlaki. The dolmas were delicious and came with a side of tzatziki dip. The beet salad was unique in that the beet really is the star of the show - radish, parsley, pistachios, and blue cheese are interspersed among large chunks of beet. While I had been expecting more of a "traditional" salad, I thoroughly enjoyed the contrasting textures of the crunchy radishes and pistachios against the creamy blue cheese. The pork souvlaki was flavorful and satisfying, and the dish was served with pita wedges for scooping up the delicious tzatziki. Our server also brought out complimentary buttery Parker house rolls, which were appreciated by the guests who ordered pasta. After toasting our grad, we enjoyed some crisp brüt while lingering over the food. While I would have liked to see more seafood and veggie-centric dishes - besides salads and the grilled portobello - everything we ordered was delicious. Black Cypress is a great spot for a special meal, whether you're marking a major life event or treating yourself. read more

The Black Cypress - Pork souvlaki and small beet salad - New American Near Me - Pullman, Washington