Cypress Hall

Such an amazing experience! Dinner here on the upper level was the perfect evening. Service, food and atmosphere were all wonderful. Our server was so sweet and made great menu recommendations for us. We adored the food we ordered. The drinks were strong and unique. The desserts took our breath away and we ate them so fast we didn’t even get a picture.

Stopped in during the busy classic car show just because of a sign outside that said something about pumpkin pie cheesecake and was instantly transported into a serene and surprising atmosphere. Never got around to ordering the cheesecake and now have to come back. Our waitress Deena was extremely professional, knowledgeable, helpful and considerate and really just had a way of making us feel so at home. The bread pudding was out of this world amazing. The pizza was delicious as well and everything is made from scratch, not too oily or greasy, so many fresh and vibrant flavors.

Favorite restaurant in New Bern. Really quality food and service. Menu changes all the time. They have an old world European cuisine mixed with American themed menu. Seriously was impressed. Strawberry cake was incredible

We went here for our anniversary and it was a magical experience. Inventive cocktails, great ambiance and service, delicious food. The roasted carrots are memorable! So yummy!!

Excellent food! Service excellent!! Appetizers are incredible! Pimento cheese is amazing!!! Everything was top notch and delicious!!!!

The 2 waiters we had were awesome! Super sweet even cracking a joke here and there and keeping things light hearted. All four of us enjoy that type of dining. This was on St Valentines Day during lunch. The food was light fare. We didn't want much anyway as we had dinner plans. We split a pizza, and they other couple split a chicken sandwich. I believe it was cooked over a wood flame. The crust was good but it lacked in flavor overall & a little boring to me. The atmosphere was decent as you come to expect in New Bern. I loved the back room for its feel of privacy and peacefulness, but they sat four of us at a tall top with 4 stools until I asked for a booth which we got. I guess you have to ask for the backroom seating as well? Anyway I would go back, its a very nice place. Next time I'm trying something fun!

Had the pleasure of visiting on more than one occasion. Love the cocktail options and all the delicious food. The service has been amazing everytime! Trey really made my birthday celebration great with his cake delivery.

Sat at bar. Was able to get two seats for Valentine’s Day. Good service. Split roasted oysters and pizza. Oysters just ok. Pizza very good. We would go back.

Bestie & I specifically came to New Bern to geocache & I had 2 places in mind for lunch and luckily for us, the other spot was closed. I say luckily because the brisket burger we both had has to be one of the best tasting, and juicy, burgers I've ever had. The truffle fries arrived hot and delectable. What makes this burger special is I do not care for any pink in my burger and most folks will testify it drains all the flavor and juices out of the burger. That was NOT the case here. I requested the 257 sauce be OTS & replaced with mayo. Julie asked if it would be ok if the mayo came out in a ramekin, which I said would be fine. Most times a server won't take that extra time to ask that & Julie got extra points for that. Prior to our burgers I ordered the ham & herb focaccia & it arrived hot, crispy on the outside but soft and pillowy, like lying on an edible down comforter. The vinaigrette that accompanied the bread was a delightful dip, sweet & tart at the same time. To finish our lunch off we had bread pudding. Y'all, if you're ever on the fence about having it after a full meal, get it. The bread was so light it was unexpected. I made sure to leave room for dessert & because the bread was so light, I ate almost my entire half. The vive here was low key but classy. We were in the side dining room with only a few other diners & it was like being in your own living room. Julie was one of the best servers ever. Attentive but not hovering. Always there to refill our waters without asking, personable and friendly but respectful and as she handed my card back she pronounced my last name correctly. She gets extra points for that as it doesn't happen often. All in all, I would come back to New Bern just to dine here. I told my husband it was so good I wanted to return soon for dinner with him or maybe brunch so we can try the breakfast pizza. Thank you Julie, chefs, bussers and side servers. We had a great time!!

Firstly, I want to commend their service... our waiter was super kind and attentive, and all the staff were continuously refilling our waters. Also, the ambiance was fun and romantic. Relatively dark and fancy inside, but more than light enough to read menus and have good convo. For one of the most highly talked about restaurants in New Bern, I was hoping for more impressive taste though. My partner and I got the half dozen oyster special, pamlico curry, and the duck pastrami pizza. It came out pretty quick and looked great (they even split our meal without us specifying and without up charge when they confirmed we were sharing), but just tasted decent. For the oysters, I would've preferred their vinaigrette on the side. Also think a classic mignonette is a bit better. The curry takes a creative but underwhelming spin on shrimp and grits. Lastly, the pizza was pretty good but could've used some more duck. To be fair, we may have just not ordered the right foods, but we weren't very impressed by the drinks either. However, based on the service and other great reviews, we will be back to try their other stuff!

I was doing some solo traveling and stayed at a great place (The Harvey) in New Bern to visit some friends. We had a late lunch but by the evening I was looking to get a little bite of food, and a glass of wine. I found Cypress Hall had good reviews and a nice size bar with ample seating. I felt really comfortable being there on my own. My server was Trent and he was super nice, friendly and helpful. I had the small plate of Gnudi Cacio e Pepe which was delicious and some very nice white wine. Trent told me it wasn't a full pour and was going to find if there was another bottle. If not, he'd give me a small discount. So nice and honest of him. I'm more of a chocolate fan, but the strawberry cake seemed to be a favorite so tried it - super moist, tasty and whip cream frosting a nice addition. Also, I needed a bottle of water to take back to my hotel room and nothing was open selling water. When I mentioned it to Trent he solved the problem selling me a bottle of the restaurant Avant water. All in all an excellent experience!

Went for lunch, sat at the bar. (Recommend) Started with beers on tap, then went one order at a time of: deviled eggs, cacio e pepe, and then the mushroom goat cheese pizza. Bartender was amazing! $102 plus $38 tip. Forgot to snap a pic of the pizza, but the fig balsamic glaze is from the Olive Oil store two or three doors down! Love that!

Very nice restaurant-excellent food choices, cool bar, nice atmosphere. This place has it all and deserves a visit if in New Bern.

Space feels like an event hall as soon as you walk in. Dinner feel is romantic and modern with exposed brick and tall ceiling' - perfect lighting. Restrooms were clean and up kept. The Pomme Frites were a must! So glad we ordered them - most restaurants put a dusting of herbs and parm on the top, but not these. The flavor was layered up until the last French fry was completed. Delicious! Writing this review I want to go back and order them again! Did not even need a dipping sauce, which we asked for and never used. We also ordered the jambalaya which was recently added back on the menu. Kept a critical eater extremely happy with full of flavor. Also ordered raw oysters with a vinaigrette topping. Not my favorite. A little spicy and had a crunch- I also like to add my own flavors on oysters. They had another oyster option with crème fraiche and caviar which I should have ordered. Ordered a French 75 which was on point. Cocktail list looked carefully curated. TV at the bar was extremely high, I would lower that a shelf or two. All and all great experience and I would recommend. Service was also great! I would go back.

The atmosphere is pretty laid back chic. There's lots of low tone earthy lighting. There enough ceiling that lots of conversion doesn't create a cacophonous echo chamber. I tried the catfish and the collard green side dish. The catfish was light and caught the flavor of the surrounding juices well. The collard greens were the right balance of vinegary. I talked to a older couple next to me, so the clientele seems friendly enough. The verdict is out on the staff though. The food came promptly. Everything seems professional, but just that. No personalities to go out of my way to revisit. Edit: Chris M was bartender the second night. Constant checks to see if everyone is enjoying their experience. The second night I tried the Sea Bass special he suggested. Very flavorful for the opposite reason of the catfish. The bass itself carried a lot of seasoning, and the accompanying sides served a backup singers providing the slight notes to accent the fish's dynamic flavor. This time I stuck around for dessert: creme brulee with pistachio flavoring. The base taste is the traditional flavor, and the pistachio is a very subtle after taste. Quite good. I only give 5s to establishments I would feel compelled to revisit. The second visit makes move this from a 4 to a 5.

I love the feel of this place! It feels way more cosmopolitan than anywhere else you can find in New Bern. It definitely should be on your list to go visit the bar, if nothing else. Delicious cocktails that are served quickly. Speaking of service, I was impressed that they actually asked about food allergies and took your answers very seriously. That hardly ever happens. You can follow keto very easily here and not the same boring route. Pigskin chips and hot pimentcheeze were delicious. If you aren't going the high protein route, you may be looking for a few more options to choose from on the menu. I know I was looking! I would say it is more like a $$$ type of place than a $$. Good job and I'll continue to bring friends.

Food was delicious, loved the ambiance and background music. Service was great. The duck pizza is so good, the gnudi and scallops, and lamb were absolutely amazing!

The food, service, ambiance ....everything here is on point. We didn't have a reservation but we're warmly welcomed by the hosts who also made a recommendation to save room for their famous strawberry cake and pecan pie cheesecake. We LOVE good food and typically never leave room for dessert but decided to break tradition tonight. And boy are we thankful we did. We shared the small plate pumpkin + endive salad which was a great combination of flavors. Next we shared a Bianco pizza. I've had a lot of brick oven pizzas in my time and this was definitely in the top two if not the top one. The crust was crisp and light. The balance of flavors was amazing. Get one, you won't regret it. Finally, the dessert came. We were pretty full from dinner but ordered both. We're so thankful we broke tradition tonight. The strawberry cake is moist, cold, and full of delicious strawberry fruit flavor. The cheesecake was dense with a healthy helping of pecans. The crust was epic. I don't know what was in it...but I think angels made it.

Best Restaurant in New Bern by far. Aug 10th birthday dinner with friends from apps to desert 6 stars all the way. We had a hiccup in service initially called a waitress over she was very apologetic and took our orders immediately. Then the manager came over and apologized and then comped us 4 appetizers and 4 deserts. I think it was way over the top and almost was embarrassed but the service was superb after and the food was just scrumptious.

Have eaten here multiple times. Top notch food, great service, attentive staff and a chef willing to push the envelope on flavor. One of my favorite places to take guest and clients. Sit in the back for ambiance as the front can be a bit loud and busy.

We dined here in a large group. The service was excellent and our server was very knowledgeable of the menu and cocktails. As a group we tried the steak tartare, duck, lamb shank and various pizzas. All excellent! Half our group loved the fries and half didn't prefer their "style" The cocktails were fabulous with a wide range

I loved the atmosphere, very relaxing. The food is absolutely flavorful. Staff is very attentive.

Hands down the best Espresso Martini on the entire east coast. Great service and flatbreads are awesome.

This place might be the finest establishment in New Bern. Diverse and sophisticated selection of cocktails and draft beer. The cocktails are crafted by the bartender like an artist paints a painting. With precision and passion. An eccentric, but tried and true, exciting food menu. The atmosphere is refined, rustic, old-fashioned, and gorgeous. The service is professional. The waitresses are experts on the menu. For New Bern, NC, this is a solid 5 stars.

We were in from Davidson NC and wanted to stay in town just for the food. We had a great time at the restaurant, service and food was outstanding..

Wow!! This place is a hidden gem in New Bern, NC! Everything was cooked just right! Not too hot and not too cold. Perfect early dinner place to visit especially on a nice evening. Reservations are recommended however I was lucky enough to get a table during Spring Break!

This is a cool spot in downtown New Bern. We arrived around 3pm on a Friday and they had their "small menu" in between lunch and dinner. They have a fully stocked bar and their bartenders are definitely mixologists, not just drink slingers. Every drink they made was beautifully presented with exceptional detail. My husband had the "New Old Fashioned" and he said it was the best Old Fashioned he's ever had. Everyone was ordering the pimento cheese with homemade pork rinds so we tried them. They came out hot and crackling and sprinkled with a delicious seasoning. The pimento cheese was warm and creamy and delicious. This is a great date night type of location.

Came here for a late lunch on my birthday. Everything was amazing. I had the duck pastrami pizza. I started with the butternut squash bisque. My son had the margarita pizza and hubby had the chicken sand which with a side of Brussels sprouts. It was supposed to be grilled but it came out fried. I had two Oaxaca old fashions Yum!

The food and atmosphere are fantastic. The pork cheeks were so tender they fell apart. Hint, if you have a large appetite, you will want an appetizer also, it's a little small if you are actually hungry but just right for most. The affogato for desert absolutely hit the spot.

Great drinks, food, and service. Reservations recommended, especially if you are visiting from out of town. Deviled eggs and oysters were great appetizers!

Came out for drinks and some nibbles. Never disappointed with the choices. Tonight we enjoyed a delicious pepperoni and sausage pizza. Their pizzas are great for sharing.

What a fantastic Valentines Dinner last night. They were able to seat us early and we appreciated that. Our waitress was great and even asked the chef for a special request....fried oysters! They were the best I've ever had. The presentation was beautiful! Thank you! We highly recommend this restaurant!

The absolute perfect espresso martini! Hard to find in ENC. Ask for Ed as the bartender that makes it! Beauty.

Beautiful little upscale farm to table downtown. Interior is exposed brick with posh touches. Food changes weekly with food availability. Waitstaff was the best service I've had anywhere in years! My glass never got halfway empty and each course was served with enough time between without a lengthy wait. May not be for those who have a picky pallet as depending on the week you may have to search for a big plate item that suits. Overall would love to come back!

Came in for an early lunch. Based off the reviews I chose this place. Ate the Charred Octopus (Small Plate) and the Seared Scallops (Protien). And a few old fashions... Service was amazing. All together ran $68 and I left a $30 tip for the amazing bartender and server. She was so personable and gave me additional food recommendations and restaurant recommendations as I am new to the area. Truly upscale and a nice place to eat a meal and have an amazing mixed drink.

Cypress Hall is absolutely the only restaurant downtown that I look forward to going back to again and again. While there are some staples that are always on the menu like the Strawberry Cake, the seasonality dictates the menu and continuously gives your palate something new to discover and enjoy. Varying services times allow diners to enjoy brunch, lunch, or dinner, depending on the day. The decor is lovely and a departure from the monotony of other restaurants in the area. Having an open view of the kitchen allows you to watch the intricate and well-rehearsed dance that happens between the chef and the staff. The service is always phenomenal with meticulous attention to the requests of the diners.

Well this was a complete surprise in New Bern! An amazingly cool, hip place in the middle of downtown, super nice vibe, great interior, very current, kinda dark just so you know! Amazing menu, fabulous bar, and some of the best service we've had in a long while. Hats off to our server Hayley, she was super attentive, very knowledgeable and asked us about allergies and went out of her way to describe cooking processes so our friend who had allergies was fully aware of how things are cooked here. Never had anyone be so detailed. Plus she was on the ball with drinks and Just covered everything perfectly. Thank you Hayley! Much bigger than you'd think inside, the bar has a great seating area, and they have the wonderful garage door at the front which I assume gets opened during the warmer days for a great open seating area upfront. The bar has a great stock of everything. They had a fabulous drink menu, and a great wine list too. We were seated in the back area, with nice minimalistic decor, away from the noise of the bar, menus were already on the tables, and water was poured straight away. I chose a strawberry blonde cocktail and my friend did too, also a Tito's and soda for our other friend. Loved my drink! Pretty pink, vodka, Aperol, lemon, lavender bitters and Prosecco. Great presentation. Nice, not sweet drink, with lots of fruity tones. Recommend this! Got the hand cut fries as an app, as I was feeling some carbs. They defeat, fresh cut, straight out of the fryer, crunchy, and well salted. Delish. I ordered the tuna tartare pizza, I know very unusual! Just had to try it. Amazing crust, thin and crispy, so no sauce on this pizza but just olive oil, lots of tuna, cucumber, radish and Jalapeño and a great siracha aioli drizzled all over. This was a completely different kinda pizza but so good, just different, but the toppings worked so well together, definitely for the spicy eaters though. I loved this. This was also huge so completely shareable. My friend had the Bianca pizza and said that was really good too, just a lot of mushrooms! Garlic, goat cheese and herbs. Very filling! Also we had the seared tuna entree on the table, comes with root vegetables, bok Choi, yuzu and lime, peanut miso and oyster mushrooms, very picture worthy dish! Also great pieces of tuna, seared just right, great combination of favors , extremely well put together. Another great choice! I got a espresso martini after, and it was also very picturesque, well made, lots of espresso! Then the English tea cheesecake got a huge thumbs up, with citrus, honey and ginger, honestly I didn't taste much citrus and ginger, but it was a very good light cheesecake and I loved the unusual shortbread crust. The honey was a nice touch too. Great end to a great meal. This was by far the best I've eaten in new Bern. So glad to have discovered it, and I can't wait to go back and try the other great sounding dishes. High on my recommendation list for this area.

This place is a gem. With indoor seating that has an outdoor flare --especially if seated facing the large open window, it is perfect for people watching, taking in fresh air and enjoying the view. The service is solid and attentive. There was not a long wait and though tables were full, bar and window seating is first come first served. The food is really good. I ordered two entrees. The Red Pipian offered delicious flavors with shrimp, mussels and fish. The portion is small, if you don't eat the accompanying rice. The pork cheeks and grits absolutely stole the show for me! Delicious! It was tender, flavorful, filling and offered hearty with a hint of sweet. It is what roast with mashed potatoes wants to be when they grow up. Try this dish and thank me later!

So nice we went there twice! The ambience is super and the staff friendly and attentive. The food is above par and we had a great time eating a wonderful meal. Don't miss this gem in New Bern.

Without a doubt the best restaurant in New Bern - loved by locals and tourists alike. This restaurant is beautiful. You can sit at the bar, in the back room, or upstairs and have an amazing view. Truly, there isn't one bad table. After eating here three times, I have loved every dish I've had. Most recently, I had the butternut and apple pizza. It was fantastic. Our waitress was so kind and gave great recommendations. Similarly, the drink menu is so creative and interesting. The bar tenders are really good at what they do. This is a clear and easy 5 star restaurant. If you are ever in New Bern, give it a try.

Fantastic food and service in a wonderful town. Besides the Grace Point oysters and catch of the day we also had the sliced beets small plate which was excellent. Will definitely go back to try more items.

Staff was fantastic. From the hostess, to the bartender, to our waitress- All were very friendly. Sometimes at upscale places, the employees are snooty. But not here! Everyone was so kind and welcoming. Food was delicious! If I could have one small nitpick it would be that our apps and dinners were brought too close together. But that would never stop me from coming again. We all loved it!

I had already decided on my dinner spot that day -- I was going to do Indian, I was super pumped for it. Come to find out it was closed. So I walked around the downtown area and saw this cute spot with an open air concept (you can sit at the window overlooking the street) that leads into a long brick corridor/restaurant. Took a look at the menu and it was stacked -- I knew I had options I just couldn't decide what I was even going to get. I sat at the bar and the bartender was extremely friendly. I decided on a drink and enjoyed that while I contemplated all the options. After much discussion with the bartender and my family to pick my my entree and went with the brussel sprout Caesar & the seafood stew with focaccia. I was sad to only have gotten one piece of bread. Def will be going back next time I'm in town.

Best burgers, Brussels, and atmosphere in New Bern. Very cool spot compared to the other options in town. Brisket burger is my favorite "fancy" burger I've ever had, with their signature sauce and bacon jam. Don't sleep on the collards either.

The clams and halibut were exceptional. Lots of flavor. Perfect. Service at the bar was great . Drinks were spot on!

This restaurant is in the old warehouse in downtown. It's food is very chic and taste organic. I got the steak and it was cook just as I like. The cocktails were so pretty! The service is also good. It is a good place to bring a date!

We stopped in for dessert after dinner. The vibe was good - dark and cozy. We ordered strawberry cake and a glass of port. I am still dreaming about that cake!!! We will be back.

Excellent! Excellent! My husband and I went last week for our anniversary the drinks were great and the food was amazing. I had the heirloom tomatoe appetizer and husband the smoked deviled eggs. Then for dinner I had the pork cheeks and my husband the halibut. The pork was so tender it just fell apart, fish was cooked perfect. The atmosphere is casual yet fine dining. You can have pizza from their wood fire oven or a more upscale meal. A perfect place for any occasion or just a Tuesday. . We will be back many times.

Friendly service and excellent food. Beer choices are domestic, craft and interesting international brands. I had the spicy chicken sandwich with smashed potatoes and both had just enough seasoning for flavor I didn't need to add anything. I enjoyed a nice beer from Prague, Czech Republic with my meal.

We had a fantastic meal with our server Brad pointing us toward delicious fish and perfect wine pairings. His recommendations were spot on -- we had a lovely halibut and duck pastrami pizza with cocktails and wine to match, followed by homemade desserts. We'll be back!

This is one of the best meals I've had in a restaurant! The place is larger than it appears, but reservations are a must! The food was divine and the service also great. They have someone whose only job is to keep water glasses full! Love that! It is very very loud in there though so conversation will be difficult.

Such an upscale restaurant. So upscale they don't have BBQ sauce lol. Not mad about it though I ordered smoked wings and they were incredible. So flavorful and made perfectly. I would get these everytime honestly. The staff was incredibly friendly and super patient with us. My friends had just got engaged that night and were able to squeeze us in to celebrate. Great food and great atmosphere. Highly recommend. And the desserts were incredible. You can't go wrong with any choice. The cake and coffee affogato were amazing.

Six of us went here for a wonderful dinner... Got the big table underneath the stairs. Jesse was our server and was outstanding! Our favorites at the table: the deviled eggs, the trout (a special that night), and the paella. Street parking is easy. Indoor acoustics are a little tough (good music selection, but no soft surfaces to absorb the echoes of the two-story space).

Love Cypress Hall! They take southern dishes and jazz them up a bit but also keep the menu simple. The menu isn't huge, but small plate and larger plate options. Been a few times now and everything we have tried is outstanding. Fun cocktails and tap list, like the dirty martini with blue cheese olives or the Fluffernutter IPA. Our favorite dishes so far are the pork cheeks, fish and chips, Gnuddi, hangar steak, and definitely the shrimp and grits. Save room for an app (love the smoked deviled eggs and tuna tartare) and dessert (strawberry cake - YES!) because those are a hit too!

We've been here a few times over the past several months and had a great time on each visit. This time we were disappointed in the quality of the food. The appetizer was great and the service/ambiance was amazing as always but the burger was drenched in grease and made the bun super soggy. This made it incredibly difficult to eat and took away from what I remember being a great burger. This is not something I've come to expect from this restaurant.

WOW! First swing and a miss for us. Day after 4th of July, new bartender, a miss. Not a good time. Love their brick oven pizzas, but Blanco today was a miss. I know their menu is 'designer' influenced. Love their cocktails. But just a NO on Fig Balsamic on my white pizza. Needed to stick with what I know. Small plate Oysters and Deviled Eggs were a WINNER. In this heat, it was a cool, off the hot sidewalk refuge. Just waited too long for 2 Bloody Mary's and a glass of Pinot G. Next time.

My wife and I stopped in for dinner on a Thursday evening and we didn't have reservations, but were able to get a table near the entrance. I do recommend reservations. I picked this based on reviews and I can be hard to please when it comes to food. I had the baked oysters and they were cooked perfectly and tasty. They were small and most places will give you an extra oyster when they are small, but not here. So 5 oysters are what you get. Nothing special though. My wife had the brisket burger and collards. I had the lamb shank for my entree. The collards were as my wwife said "jaw dropping vinegary ". They were vinegary. We didn't eat the collards. The lamb shank was awesome. Super tender and tasty. Definitely worth ordering again. The brisket burger was great. Not sure about it being a dinner item, but my wife ordered it, so I guess it works. Service was friendly and quick. PPrices are reasonable.