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Cypress Street Station | Brand Story
Located in the heart of Downtown Abilene, Texas, stands a historic landmark – an unparalleled upscale dining experience, set in a treasured icon that has pioneered the future of downtown dining for the best part of three decades.
Recently revitalized and serving the city’s vibrant community, Cypress Street Station is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking an incomparable culinary experience with the spirit of community at its core.
Our award-winning establishment is renowned for its Old West Texas hospitality and innovative New American cuisine, infusing well-known comfort food flavors with a contemporary twist. Our chefs use only the freshest, locally sourced ingredients in their artfully prepared dishes, allowing the essence of each product to shine through. A world-class wine list and Fresh Catch Daily selection complete the Cypress Street Station experience, ensuring both community members and visiting guests enjoy a truly memorable meal.

Our Rich Cultural History
The late 80s saw most of Downtown Abilene boarded up and dilapidated before the district was restored in the early 90s. Affectionately dubbed “Downtown Abilene’s Landmark Restaurant”, Cypress Street Station was the only restaurant in the area at the time and stood as a beacon of hope during the city’s revitalization efforts. Today, many restaurants have followed in its footsteps, helping to create a thriving downtown community, but Cypress Street Station remains the only restaurant located in a historic building with a century-old story woven into its scaffolding.
Much more than a restaurant, Cypress Street Station has become part of the community’s identity, serving as a gathering place for business lunches, romantic dinners, family celebrations and special occasions over the past 30 years. When our restaurant’s original owner passed away, it was, therefore, no surprise that the community rallied behind his family until a proper suitor for the business was found.
Much more than a restaurant, Cypress Street Station has become part of the community’s identity, serving as a gathering place for business lunches, romantic dinners, family celebrations and special occasions over the past 30 years. When our restaurant’s original owner passed away, it was, therefore, no surprise that the community rallied behind his family until a proper suitor for the business was found.
Rooted in Community
Since taking over ownership, Terry and Amanda have enjoyed greeting old friends and meeting new ones while continuing to provide the Abilene community with the exceptional quality food and personalized service that has made Cypress Street Station synonymous with the very best upscale, downtown dining. As the backbone of the restaurant’s success, the community has continued to support Terry and Amanda’s mindfully-made improvements, and the new owners have been humbled by the outpouring of encouragement they’ve received.
As Cypress Street Station grows forward, the O’Connors are committed to remaining an integral part of Downtown Abilene’s dynamic resurgence, providing a gathering place for friends and newcomers alike to enjoy good food, great company and wonderful memories for many years to come.
As Cypress Street Station grows forward, the O’Connors are committed to remaining an integral part of Downtown Abilene’s dynamic resurgence, providing a gathering place for friends and newcomers alike to enjoy good food, great company and wonderful memories for many years to come.
A Landmark Reimagined
Terry and Amanda O’Connor took over operations of Cypress Street Station on January 1, 2017. The couple have both spent their careers in the restaurant industry and hold over 40 years of experience between them.
A true West Texas rancher’s daughter at heart, Amanda grew up in the Big Country on a Cattle Ranch in Coleman County. She went on to study Hotel and Restaurant Management at Texas Tech University before embarking on a successful career in the industry. Equally as invested in building a career in hospitality, Terry studied Culinary Arts at Auguste Escoffier in Austin. A Chicago-native, Terry moved to Virginia with his family before he and Amanda were married.
After 12 years of marriage, many memorable beach and mountain vacations, and adding 2 furry friends to the family, the culinary-obsessed couple took on the commitment of continuing Cypress Street Station’s legacy by breathing new life into the establishment while remaining true to its heritage.
Their emphasis on treating staff as part of the family, has only worked to attract and maintain the most qualified personnel, seeing Cypress Street Station recognized as 2022 Abilene Chamber Business of the Year.
A true West Texas rancher’s daughter at heart, Amanda grew up in the Big Country on a Cattle Ranch in Coleman County. She went on to study Hotel and Restaurant Management at Texas Tech University before embarking on a successful career in the industry. Equally as invested in building a career in hospitality, Terry studied Culinary Arts at Auguste Escoffier in Austin. A Chicago-native, Terry moved to Virginia with his family before he and Amanda were married.
After 12 years of marriage, many memorable beach and mountain vacations, and adding 2 furry friends to the family, the culinary-obsessed couple took on the commitment of continuing Cypress Street Station’s legacy by breathing new life into the establishment while remaining true to its heritage.
Their emphasis on treating staff as part of the family, has only worked to attract and maintain the most qualified personnel, seeing Cypress Street Station recognized as 2022 Abilene Chamber Business of the Year.

Amanda
Owner
Amanda grew up in the Big Country on a Cattle
Ranch in Coleman County.
Studied Hospitality – Hotel/Restaurant
Management at Texas Tech University.

Terry
Owner
Terry grew up in Chicago before moving to
Virginia with his family.
Studied Culinary Arts at Auguste Escoffier in
Austin.
Terry and Amanda took over operations of
Cypress Street Station January 1, 2017.
Amanda is a true West Texas ranchers daughter and loves Beef so the Petite Filet is her favorite thing on the menu, with the Bayou Florentine coming in a close second.
Terry loves the fresh fish and all of Chef Gee’s soups.
Amanda and Terry will be married for 12 years in November.
They have 2 dogs. They love beach and mountain vacations.
Amanda is a true West Texas ranchers daughter and loves Beef so the Petite Filet is her favorite thing on the menu, with the Bayou Florentine coming in a close second.
Terry loves the fresh fish and all of Chef Gee’s soups.
Amanda and Terry will be married for 12 years in November.
They have 2 dogs. They love beach and mountain vacations.

We do our best to treat our employees as part of
our family. We care greatly for their well-being and
their happiness. Without the wonderful people
who work with us, we would not be where where
are today.