Cypress Creek Grill in Elizabeth City, NC, is a standout American restaurant that captures the essence of coastal dining with flair. Diners rave about the exceptional seafood offerings, particularly the Southern fried flounder and Mahi, which showcase fresh, flavorful ingredients. One customer noted the homemade cocktail sauce, elevating the experience. The Bacon Wrapped Scallops, lightly fried to perfection, also receive high praise and serve as an excellent starter option. The restaurant's atmosphere is warm and inviting—ideal for special occasions, as highlighted by guests celebrating anniversaries. While some patrons desire a modernized interior, the focus remains on the culinary delights and attentive service that make up Cypress Creek Grill's charm. The Santa Fe Chicken Caesar Salad is a perfect choice for a quick lunch, combining juicy chicken with a perfectly balanced dressing, reflecting the kitchen's skill in every dish. Cocktail offerings, like the Berry Lemonade and Creek Rum Runner, perfectly complement the meal. Many reviews point to the staff’s friendliness and the owner’s hands-on approach, enhancing the dining experience. In summary, Cypress Creek Grill is a culinary gem where amazing food meets superb service, making it a must-visit for both locals and travelers alike.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Offers kerbside pickup
Has no-contact delivery
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great wine list
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves food
Serves healthy options
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Quiet
Romantic
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
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Reviews For Cypress Creek Grill
James H. Dinkins II
May 24,2025
Ok, my people I am in my home town of Elizabeth City, NC. I just had the southern fried flounder. My wife had the Mahi. Catch of the day fish, so menu may change day to day. Chefs are great food exceptional. The flounder are for the self seasoning. Naturally seasoning is great for to taste the meal. The cocktail sauce tastes homemade and great for middle of the road taste. The Mahi looked and tasted fantastic. No Fishkill there. The atmosphere warm and expensive for a first date. Great for an anniversary. This is not an everyday restaurant and definitely for dating or meeting a friend. The staff is pleasant and not rude. The owner is brilliant well to ask for anything. I took my wife make sure you take yours. This is not a cheaters restaurant so no look to lous. Jessica my fellow Pennsylvanian was awesome and food and drink is made from a true transplant.
Kristin Long
May 20,2025
I really really hope in the future The Cypress Creek Grill will update the interior to match the great food, great service, and modern exterior but again, interior is old and ugly. The food is seriously amazing!! Upscale seafood and steak cooked to perfection!!
Charlotte Johnson-Cobb
May 10,2025
Ran in for a quick lunch take out. The waitress was pretty cool and came out quickly and took my order. Someone told me to give this restaurant a try. I really wanted a salad and The Santa Fe Chicken Caesar Salad didn’t disappoint. The dressing was perfect with the seasoned chicken, the chicken was juicy. A roll and crackers came along with it. A really tasty salad & I will stop in again. No complaints.
Howard Smith
Apr 14,2025
Called a little after 5pm on Saturday, placed order, arrived, spoke to bartender, nice conversation, paid via Google pay, few minutes later, she walked out with the bags, she said food is ready and she said she told my wife it would be ready in 15 minutes. Took the food home and everyone loved the food. Daughter wanted more chicken Parmesan and calamari. I enjoyed the calamari and the pan fried catfish. Wife and youngest daughter enjoyed everything they ate. The mixed veggies were not the best though. 1 year prior, Called to place order, when I arrived, I saw 2 bags of food and a ticket or bill. Assumed it was mine and it was. Paid via Google Pay and went home with the food I ordered. The blackened chicken pasta was superb, the chicken parmesan hot the spot for my wife and 2 daughters, the calamari was good and the salad was good as well. 9 months prior, I wrote, The lady bartender in the back of the restaurant was much nicer than the lady hostess at and near the front door of the restaurant. My dad chose to go here for his 52nd wedding anniversary and he was very pleased and told me that I need to come here and try the rock fish and the Brownie Sunday. My mother enjoyed the blackened tuna. So I did as my father suggested and tried the rock fish and Brownie Sunday along with some other things on the menu. My dad said that he had 1 bone in his rock fish, I did not, thank God! The rock fish and Brownie Sunday a la mode were delicious. The baked potato, salad and Calamari were delicious as well. The sauce or dip provided for the Calamari was unique tangy and good. The Calamari and rock fish was not the best I ever had, same for the salad. I enjoyed the Brownie Sunday more than anything else. Children had the chicken quesadilla, wife had fried oysters but could not eat them. We both cannot eat oysters that are raw or almost seem raw or uncooked. Lady bartender in the back was nice to talk to. The hostess at the front told me to pickup my food at the bar. Lady bartender told me that I could pay via Google Pay and I did just that.
Scott Estes
Apr 14,2025
Great service and food was top notch. We were Down on business and this is the best dinner we have gotten in 2 trips down. We had the sea scallops, lobster ravioli, and pecan pie praline. The seating had room between tables that made for a comfortable dining experience. We were not rushed through dinner. The cocktails before dinner were good and they had a nice bar selection. The seating had water views that was a plus for an evening meal. When we asked to share a meal not only did we get an extra plate we had the meal split and served on 2 plates. The very best service we have gotten in Elizabeth City. The scallop photo was just haft of the full order. We definitely will be going back.
Kameron Green
Mar 27,2025
Such a calm atmosphere very clean and not to cluttered. Service was quick and friendly our waitress was very polite and our orders came out in a timely manor. The food was delicious. Loved the fresh guacamole as an appetizer. Hubby stuck to beer but I tried 2 cocktails that were very good and our Mahi salads were so good. Highly recommend giving them a try
Kimberly “Kimmie”
Mar 6,2025
Very nice quiet restaurant the service was magnificent. The young lady was awesome. The food was delicious, but there is no diversity. You don’t feel very welcomed there.
Linda Pritchett
Mar 5,2025
The extensive menu featuring wonderful seafood selections convinced us to spend our Friday evening here. Although the ambiance wasn’t what I envisioned for the level of fare offered, it was spacious, clean, and comfortable. Our rock fish with shrimp dinner and the lobster ravioli with asparagus were absolutely delicious! We chose the house walnut salad dressing for our side salads and what a treat that was! I’d be remiss if I didn’t commend our server Nikki for her remarkably efficient and ebulient service. I can’t remember the last time I’ve had such a top notch experience! She obviously enjoys her job and her customers!
Reviews For Cypress Creek Grill