Paradise Creek Brewery - Downtown Restaurant

I normally do not post…so that should tell you that this place was HIGHLY memorable.

It was “move in day” and they were jammed until 9:30 close (there were 20 people in the lobby at 8:45pm). We were literally the last table seated and while they did not show it one bit…you could tell the team had been flat worked. Our server was fantastic. Didn’t catch her name but friendly, provided numerous recommendations (as well as options) and honestly, an absolute delight. They were out of a lot of things…but she still managed to pull together not one but TWO sides of Cougar Gold Mac n Cheese. BEST version of Coug Mac & Cheese ever. Many try; they delivered. Crispy…creamy Cougar Goldery…wow. So good.

Beverages were fantastic. Plenty of NA drinks and options for a “brewery” in Pullman, WA no less. No joke (cherries in the Cherry coke…home-brewed ginger ale…homemade Ice tea).

The fully leaded beverage options were aplenty. My cousin was done with his 1st craft beer moments after our waitress brought the 1st and the 2nd looked tastier than the 1st. My other cousin actually had a 2nd round of the cleverly named mix drink (there’s a page full of them) she ordered.

Burgers were fantastic (and yes, Pullman has a ton of burger options). But the sides made this place. Coleslaw, the Mac, my cousin had the salad - looked amazing. Other cousin had the broccoli (to go) …fantastic (what restaurant anywhere serves remarkable broccoli, post delivery?!) We also ordered for her Shrimp Scampi “no butter / oil/ sauce” and they flat delivered. Really awesome.

The way they cooked that lamb burger (btw, they allowed me to order the Black and Blue Burger “sub lamb patty”), I imagine the steaks would be off the chart. Worth every penny of a $25 petite steak!!

I tried my Cousin’s soup, a Shrimp bisque - robust flavor, delicious! (Shrimp?? In Pullman?)

But the BEST part by far…we were the last ones in there (with a to go order on top) and suggested that we might take a few more minutes, they did not kick one bit. More or less closed around us (yes, we were “that” table) and treated us as part of the crew. The whole staff was quite friendly & personable (it’s Pullman after all) but truly a delight.

I wouldn’t generally post. But I came back to Google to see its ratings. And I was really bummed. So I’ve posted with as much detail as possible based on the 4.3 aggregate stars. Now I’ve been to all the others in town over the last 10 years…this is a 4.8-5 MINIMUM compared to those. Sincerely. Food, Ambiance, Staff, Flexibility, Options (I mean cmon people, nobody stacks higher than a $5 burger at the Coug..lol) But for cozy, casual fine dining, at the level of anything you’d find in Fremont, Ballard, Proctor District, any San Francisco, Chicago, NY neighborhood (with a bit more elbow room than the Coug - ha!) this place has gotten a bit of a bad rap. And it honestly looks to be “personal” which sucks!! :( (3 of the 1-star reviewers had 1-2 reviews ever on Google maps. Lame; 1 gave a diner in Spokane 3 stars?!!!)

Hit them up. Tonight. If it’s your last stop on the way out of Pullman. OR when you’re back for a home game. Won’t be disappointed!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The servers are 👍!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Food is good and worth a stop.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

Absolutely terrific brewery. Their beer is all really well crafted- I even enjoyed the sours which are generally not my preference. Wide range of beers. Good food options and well made. Great spot.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I am very impressed with this eatery/brewery! Was a quiet night with students gone and middle of the week, but the food came out hot and well made which speaks volumes about their kitchen staffs standards. ALL the food choices were very well made. I’m a BBQ snob being a BBQ competitor, but these guys have it going on. I actually ordered the salmon burger for something new, wife ordered brisket sandwich, daughter ordered a burger. If I had to make a recommendation, make the salmon patty about 1/4 size bigger. It was so good I wanted more. Beef burger was well grilled. Mango slaw and bbq sauce paired well together. Plus, our server knew the menu and beers very well and was super pleasant. Now for the beers. My only complaint was the Wit blew just as I got there and couldn’t try it. 😩 These brewers on on point. Had the flight and had no issues with anything. Marked everything well on UNTAPPD. The Kolsh was dry and clean, IPAs were well described, I loved the dark beers though! One of the best porters I’ve had in a while and the nitro stout was smooth, roasty and perfect head. Don’t hesitate to try Paradise Creek Brewery! I’m not from the area, but hope I have a chance to eat here again someday. Thank you for making my day!
Also, this place is located in an historic old decommissioned Post Office from 1938. I love historic buildings.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

We came in with a group of 15 and the server was great at balancing us all.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

The food is inconsistent. Sometimes it's really good and sometimes mediocre. The location is really cool and the beverage options are solid.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Kids meal grilled cheese, burnt a d cold along with the fries. So disappointed.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

I was really looking forward to the Lamb Burger, but unfortunately they were out but a quick change over to the BBQ Brisket was still a delicious choice.

I love the Sunday ice cream here.

I ordered the brisket sandwich with and payed $6 more for fries they were terrible tasted like they were leftover from the day before and put back in the grease tough and chewy the sandwich was sauce and fat said it came with coleslaw
that was sprinkled on top very disappointing. Was very noisy inside had a cafeteria atmosphere.

Friendly staff and free potato chips were great but wasn’t impressed with the beer

Somehow I missed this place while driving into town, but I decided to go there for dinner because it was walking distance from my hotel and reasonably priced. I had a beer with my bowl of lentil chili, which was delicious and filling. Service was fantastic, and the historic setting can't be beat. If I'm ever back in Pullman, I would for sure return.

Wouldn't recommend. My son and I each got a burger, 1 beer and a soda. $60 after tip. Service was slow, burger was not great, my son didn't even finish his. Definitely not worth $20 each, considering you get no fries with the burgers. Many better options in Pullman.

Great beer. Great food. Great service. The old post office building gives this place a lot of fun atmosphere to go along with their craft beers which are delicious ( and that’s from someone who’s not a big beer drinker). Hamburgers are great, the brisket sandwich with coleslaw is messy and tasty, the chili is over the top good. The menu has lots of options. Save room for a Nanaimo bar rich thick chocolate layer over sweet coconut center and chocolate cookie-like bottom.
This place has a dog friendly patio too.