Restaurants near James City

“Stopped in today while juggling a hectic day with the kids, and I just want to recognize the outstanding professionalism and kindness of the team here. The manager handled everything with patience and genuine care, and it honestly turned my whole day around.
On top of that — the food looked AMAZING. Easily the freshest, best-prepared Bojangles meal I’ve ever received. Everything was hot, cleanly packaged, and clearly made with pride.
Customer service like this matters, and this team absolutely delivered. Thank you for setting the standard.
Sincerely the guy with the two sick kids”

“My Fiancé and I had dinner here celebrating our 10th anniversary this past thursday. We showed up slightly early for our reservation, they took us immediately. Sat us in a private intimate booth towards the back of the dining room. We ordered a bottle of wine (Freakshow). presented perfectly by our server Anna. (hopefully i spelled it correctly) who was amazing! She described the daily features gracefully and gave us time to look over the menu. We ordered the shrimp and grits appetizer. The grits were amazing... local, water ground, silky and seasoned perfectly. The shrimp were cooked proper and super hot. and the brown butter bbq was unlike any traditional bbq..so much better. The Chef came out to meet with us and recommended the Wahoo Oscar feature. Which we ended up ordering along with the 14oz Ribeye. The Wahoo was fresh as could be and cooked perfectly. Tasted like the ocean. Topped with a generous portion of lobster, a beautiful satin bernaise and crispy tempura asparagus, served over wild rice. That dish SLAMMED. The ribeye was charred beautifully and cooked to a perfect medium rare. The mashed potatoes were perfectly seasoned and had a nice hint of sour cream. Management touched our table a few times and made us feel welcomed and well taken care of. Everything was perfect. Right down to the espresso creme brulee with chocolate covered espresso beans. Total experience was 11 out of 10. We can't wait to go back! Thank you for being awesome!”

“My first visit did NOT disappoint! If you're not drinking coffee here, are you even really drinking coffee? I love coffee and I have tasted it from many places in town and this is by far the BEST in New Bern!!!! The owner, Liz, is the sweetest, and her staff is amazing as well! The atmosphere is so cozy and they have special things going on each day of the week. I will be back for sure!!! 🥰”

“Good food, friendly staff and nice atmosphere. My husband and I went on Thursday night for dinner as we have many times in the past. My only complaint was everything was overly salted. We removed the breading from the calamari, his tuna didn't have much flavor only salty. My crabcakes were as good as always! Maybe they should cut back off on the salt, you can always add more at the table.”

“Popped in today and had the most delicious coffee and pastry tart. This is on a whole other level. Think about the wonderful desserts and coffees of France and Italy you have had in trips abroad all available in New Bern! Very Welcoming owners and delightful ambiance. Highly recommend.”

“We've been enjoying the food at Michaels for over a year. Love the hot dogs, Reuben Sandwich and nachos. Need to diversity and try some of their other entrees though. Not only is the food great but so is the service. Tonya who runs the bar and the food service is wonderful. I enjoy going there to talk to her. Always in great spirits and has a smile on her face. Her husband is the Chef also. Always a fun dining experience.”

“This is the second time we've been here, both were times incredible! The sushi is elevated. Fresh and thoughtfully created. Their Ramen... Absolutely delicious! Servers are super nice and attentive. We will be sure to come here every time we are in town.”

“Scott was absolutely wonderful. Great service, easy to talk to, and great conversationist! Wish I could have a server like this at all restaurants. Is an absolute great asset to any business. Had a great experience due to the service!”

“What's not to like about this place? Try their chocolate-covered bacon or ANY of the delicious fudge... you will thank us later!”

“We had the ribeye and shrimp boil and it was delicious! We highly recommend. Service was excellent too.”

“Super cool little ice cream shop. Ice cream was delicious. Very neat atmosphere on the inside. My kids loved the train that circled around the roof. They also loved all the giant cow decor inside. The manager came around while we ate our ice cream and asked how it was. Definitely recommend for a cozy neat experience in the heart of downtown New Bern.”

“Drinks were on the table within 2 minutes of being here! Food was great. Our waitress was amazing never had a empty cup!”

“What a blast! 🎯 Took my son and daughter to celebrate his 22nd birthday, and let’s just say—we’re basically axe-throwing pros now (okay… maybe semi-pros 😂). The instructor was awesome—kept us laughing, made sure we didn’t lose any fingers, and kept the drinks flowing. After nailing a few bullseyes (pure luck, I swear), we moved on to pool and darts to keep the fun going. Such a great time all around! Highly recommend! 🙌”

“We’ve been eating at Gina’s for YEARS! It’s a family favorite!!”

“Holy cow, this is one of the best almond croissants that I’ve had…and I’ve had a lot. Yesterday’s apple cruffin was delightful as well, and of course the plethora of cookies that we have tried. I would take a photo to add to my review but I already ate said croissant. 10/10 would recommend!”

“I have always had a wonderful experience at this place. Food is always amazing. I need to know how the Mac and cheese is made? Staff always super sweet.”

“Incredible management, staff, and care! Beautiful venue! Absolutely will be coming back and bringing others in the future!”

“Stopped in here from out of town and will definitely be back! The service was incredibly friendly, there are plenty of relaxing seating options, FANTASTIC coffee, and delicious food. This place is a true gem! Can’t wait to come back.”

“The best pizza, cheese sticks and steak n cheese subs we have had! Been several times love it always stop in whenever we get this way!”

“It was our first time here. Two of us are Two of us are from out of town and one lives in the area. Our first time here. Not only do they have delicious beer, but also have a wonderful bakery items. I was trying to figure out what beer pairs well with my banana bread! Good times. Open environment, great breeze and it seems this is where all the locals go. I highly recommend!”

“Cork's our absolute favorite spot to eat in New Bern. Its cozy brick walls, chill atmosphere, and that warm glow just scream "relax with a glass." Food? Straight fire. Service? On point. 5 stars, no question!!!”

“Holy cow, this is one of the best almond croissants that I’ve had…and I’ve had a lot. Yesterday’s apple cruffin was delightful as well, and of course the plethora of cookies that we have tried. I would take a photo to add to my review but I already ate said croissant. 10/10 would recommend!”

“We came in late in the day and missed the max and cheese and greens unfortunately. The roast. Baked chicken m, bbq chicken, cabbage and corn was delicious. We will make an effort to come back during our next visit to New Bern.”

“This place has excellent food and excellent drinks as well 100% recommend happy Boba”

“Great coffee!! I got the brunette frozen chiller (a hazelnut and caramel frappe basically) and it was really good! Nice strong coffee flavor! I did add chocolate syrup and whipped cream. (See picture.)

Price was good as my size medium (maybe 20 oz) was only $5.

Only bad thing was, there was a good bit of a line at the drive thru. The service definitely could have been faster, but it wasn't unbearable and I'd say it was still worth it. One little tip, from a barista to another coffee shop, maybe stop asking for phone numbers before the order is taken, if you can... I feel like it kind of rubs customers the wrong way. But that could just be me!
Communication between workers could stand to improve as well, but I am still giving 5 stars because the coffees are so freaking good!!! 😂”

“Over the top amazing service! Our waitress anticipated our every need, went above and beyond to accommodate us with a celiac customer, an elderly customer, and a toddler at the table. We will be returning.”

“Sandwiches were absolutely delicious as was the potato salad! Staff was awesome and very attentive! Location and view can't be beat! Have to also compliment the very clean bathroom!”

“Today I ordered 2 lengua tacos (handmade tortillas) with raw onion and 2 tamals with the tasty jamaica.... I love this authentic establishment. It never disappoints! 10/10”

“Delicious. Very nice atmosphere.”

“We ate Spots Combo and a cup of Clam Chowder. You order and pay first, select a seat at a tabke or a booth, and they will give a number to put on the table to serve your order.

After ordering, it took approximately 10-15 minutes. The food was hot and fresh.”