Restaurants in New Bern

“Our food was delicious!!!!”

“Delicious Sushi with a great atmosphere. The staff were very knowledgeable. The food was fresh and yummy, and the sake was just as good! Great date spot with consistently good food!”

“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!”

“Excellent restaurant with great variety of food and drinks. The daily specials and wine dinners are fabulous also. Service is excellent also. You can tell the owners really care about the customers having a wonderful dining experience.”

“Great experience for wedding party. Owner schooled me in technique. Highly recommend !!!!”

“Place is really nice but I did walk past it at first not knowing the area. I did make a reservation which is the way to go since parking is limited and so is seating. The food was good and the pizza reminded me of being back in New York. Definitely a place to checkout.”

“My wife and I enjoyed her birthday lunch today. What a great restaurant! Wonderful food! Fast, friendly service! My wife and I grew up with REAL Italian food, with Italian being spoken in the kitchen. This restaurant offers REAL, great Italian food. Thank you for making my wife’s birthday very special.”

“Food was pretty good. Service was marginal. Waitress did not tend to refills. Cook failed to provide the sauces requested even after asking 3 times. He did not cook the chicken for my wifes meal. The vegetables were undercooked. They did bring it from the back a few minutes later and filled the sauces after we finished eating. Never got the hot sauce that I asked for thrice.
It was painfully. Evident cook was new.
Overall I would go back and give them another try.”

“The best music venue in New Bern. Something fun every day!”

“Freshwater was a fabulous taproom to hang out for an hour or so while I passed the time waiting to meet up with my friend in downtown. It was a super hot day and their AC was perhaps a little stressed but otherwise, it was quiet, it was comfortable and the wifi worked well.

I enjoyed a very cold pilsner from Nashville and it was perfect. A great little watering hole and as I was heading out, a food truck arrived and was setting up.”

“My other half and I have visited this restaurant multiple times, first for drinks, then an appetizer, and finally for a full dine-in experience. While the staff and atmosphere consistently deliver a 10/10, the food, unfortunately, rates a disappointing 2/10. Our first foray into their food offerings was the fried green tomatoes. They offered a creative twist, but the tomatoes were undercooked and the accompanying pork was tough to eat. This initial disappointment was echoed during our recent dine-in visit. On a busy Saturday night at 7:30 PM, we anticipated a wait and indeed had one for 45 minutes, spending it at the outdoor seating with a beer before being seated on the outdoor patio. We decided to give the fried green tomatoes another try, hoping for an improvement. Sadly, they were again a disappointment: undercooked tomatoes, overcooked pork, and pineapple that was barely seared. Our drinks also left much to be desired. My other half's sweet tea was overly sweet, far from a classic southern sweet tea. My water had a distinct, unpleasant metallic tap water taste, leading me to switch to a glass of Pinot. To my dismay, the Pinot was not chilled, making it a $10 waste. I also noted that the waiter, under scrutiny from his manager, refilled my unappetizing water despite my polite refusal. It seems management's focus might be better placed on kitchen efficiency rather than drink refills when the kitchen is clearly struggling. Our dinner finally arrived at 9:20 PM, almost an hour after ordering, and neither dish was served fresh and hot. My other half ordered the special, a fish dish with corn salsa and jasmine rice, which he did not enjoy. At $29, a significant portion remained uneaten. The image I provided in the comments. I ordered the seafood Alfredo, which arrived lukewarm. It contained only three shrimp, no scallops, and a single chunk of lobster. The next day, I made the mistake of eating the leftovers and felt nauseous again, reinforcing my initial reaction. The overall experience felt rushed by the kitchen, despite the long wait times. It seems a focus on making the food "right" rather than just "fast" would greatly improve the customer experience. Our total bill for two entrees, one appetizer, two beers, one sweet tea, and one glass of Pinot came to $126. As residents of New Bern who dock our boat at the restaurant, we appreciate the good vibes and convenient location. However, the food truly needs a thorough re-evaluation. The presentation in the photos attached, which I would describe as looking like something an inexperienced home cook would present, perfectly encapsulates the lack of flavor and overall quality. I am hopeful that a visit during a less busy time might yield a better culinary experience. Consistency is paramount, especially when customers are willing to wait.”

“We stopped in New Bern recently on our way down to the Crystal Coast in April. Yelp indicated opening at 3 but posted hours on door said 4. Owner saw us heartbroken on the sidewalk & unlocked/opened door & asked if we'd like to eat. Absolutely! We were blown away by the Owner's generous hospitality & thrilled not to have to find another lunch/dinner option. My Husband enjoyed a delicious Pineapple Cider with his meal. We started with the Thai Angel Appetizer (a delicious sampler of Thai favorites) followed by Chicken Pad Thai (Level 2). I should have taken pics but we were starving! The Chicken Pad Thai was by far the best that l've personally ever eaten. It has ruined me for all others going forward. I can't wait to have it again! Restaurant is bright & beautiful. Thai Angel proudly displays their 100 Health Rating as they rightly should. A must do anytime one is in or near New Bern. Thai Angel does not disappoint!”

“Absolutely delicious food and friendly servers! There were 6 for lunch. We had chicken & brussell sprouts, strawberry salad, 2 shrimp and fries, and two other entrees. All were delicious and huge servings!”

“Great course and the grille was really nice too”

“Great food and service! We look forward to going back as soon as we can!”

“amazing service”

“today was my husband and I first time eating, we really enjoyed it,the food was delicious”

“I travel through the New Bern (ECW) airport regularly and arrived early this morning and … HUNGRY!!! Got a superb cooked breakfast here and - Ashley - was great: should be a “Customer Service” Trainer!!!👍”

“The food is absolutely amazing and the service is equally amazing. The entire atmosphere is great and it is one of my favorite places to eat!”

“Excellent! Service impeccable”

“Came from Belhaven North Carolina used to go to Applebee's in Greenville North Carolina until they're close!! Got the Swiss burger and fries great service very clean bathrooms and great food 10+its Military Friendly 🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷 I love my visit and I shall be back for more!!!”

“Came to New Bern for the weekend as a family with my husband, teenager and mother. We’d read reviews and picked Morgan’s for dinner. It was amazing. We had good service (thank you, Mika), the atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the wait was less than we anticipated. My salmon dinner was so good- still thinking about it. 😂 My son said one of his favorite trip memories was his hamburger and the fact that the bun wasn’t soggy. Portions were generous; some of us had leftovers. And the croissants were such a sweet starter. Recommend!”

“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.”

“My first visit today was fantastic. The coffee was great, the Belgian waffle I had was great. Employees were friendly and all customers seemed to be having a good time. 10/10 would 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.”

“The people here are always nice and helpful. I don't always know what I want and they always give me great suggestions. I'm glad 7 Brew is in New Bern.”

“I like when a bartender gets to know you as a regular. We are never in a hurry, and enjoy a drink or two before we order dinner. Thanks Hank, another enjoyable evening. The food was good and the service was even better. Poppies has become our favorite local bar and restaurant. I’m a veteran and I enjoy a relaxing glass of wine, bourbon, good food, good conversation and good service!”

“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.”

“Liz is super kind and friendly and makes a point of getting to know her customers and make you feel like one of a kind she takes her time to make you a beautiful hand crafted coffee and is very easy going I highly recommend going.”

“Famous is our favorite place to eat in New Bern. The food is always delicious and the service is top notch. Today, Kimberly was our server and took excellent care of Becky and me. She was prompt, considerate, friendly and just a delightful addition to our time spent at Famous! You can’t beat Famous for food and customer care.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“😔😔Fudge is really good. I was saddened on my visit yesterday because they don’t have fly covers for the fudge or a barrier to keep flies off of the dessert. Staff does not seem concerned or observant of flies sitting on the fudge…For the money you don’t want large blowing flies sitting on your food leaving specks…I was disappointed because after 50 minute drive I didn’t bring back any fudge…The young man that scooped my ice cream had a great demeanor and was very pleasurable to deal with.”

“All three of our fish plates were excellent. Staff were friendly and first class. Clean restrooms. There were even locals hanging out. What a gem of a restaurant.”

“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!”

“Enjoyed coffee and pastry this morning.
Met a couple of friends with guitars and jammed on the outside deck for a couple of hours. These folks were very accommodating and invited us back.
Friendly local place. May have to stop by for a beer.”

“This is one of my favorite places to order lunch during my work week. The food is great and my order is always ready when they say it will be!”

“Always a very friendly atmosphere. And I’m obsessed with their chicken salad❤️”

“Delicious food in a casual, friendly atmosphere! Highly recommend!”

“Stopped in yesterday for a jasmine milk tea with boba. I was immediately transported to a boba tea shop in NY. It was not on the menu but the boba team was more than happy to craft one at my request. Yum - It was excellent. I also ordered a summer roll (a/k/a spring roll or a not fried roll). The roll was tasty and fresh. Served with peanut sauce and siracha. I highly recommend stopping by. They’re currently open with a partial menu available. Full menu coming soon.”

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

“Absolutely delicious food and friendly servers! There were 6 for lunch. We had chicken & brussell sprouts, strawberry salad, 2 shrimp and fries, and two other entrees. All were delicious and huge servings!”

“I love a bento box. Not too many places carry them so when I see the option I have to stop and try it. Ginza Japan is a place I’ve passed many times and never thought to go in. It is a small place, limited seating but there’s enough booths, tables and bar seats they make it work. I went around 3:45 and couldn’t believe how busy it was. Always a good sign. The wait staff is super attentive and helps you as soon as you’re ready to order which I appreciate. The menu is great for sushi and hibachi and the bento boxes come with numerous choices. I went with the shrimp tempura and fried rice. You get 3 gyoza and California rolls, soup and salad. It is alot of food. It arrived in a timely manner and everything was so fresh and well made with quality ingredients and flavor! The shrimp came with tempura mixed veggies which was a nice suprise and as someone who doesn’t need a ton of shrimp having the 2 shrimp tempura was actually the perfect amount with the veggies. Those ordering shrimp tempura and expecting 4 or 5 shrimp tempura only may be disappointed. I ate it all because it was that good. I’m still stuffed 4 hours later writing this review. I wish they served alcohol then it would be truly perfect. I look forward to coming again when the opportunity arises. Oh and all this food came to $15.95. Can’t beat that!”

“amazing service and I loved the tea they made me very friendly and quick I highly recommend this place no doubt lush nutrition gave me a bad experience I wouldn't recommend them”

“Great addition to downtown New Bern!! Fantastic drinks!”

“I would just like to say that my son and I have been coming here 4 to 5 times a month for the last 3 months after discovering how delicious their shrimp are. We've just about had a different server everytime and it's always been an enjoyable experience and delicious meal. Thanks to everyone at Carolina Grill!”

“Excellent food and service! First time there and it was delicious! Very reasonably priced. Liked that the chicken was cut into bite sized pieces and the serving size was perfect.”

“we go there occasionally for dinner but last night we enjoyed a special five course, Irish themed meal. The food was, as always,, outstanding and the wait staff was excellent. We always enjoy sitting and looking at the river while we dine. Chef David is a masterful Chef! Say hello to Jessica, the restaurant manager, who is lovely and welcoming!”

“If you want a nice relaxing place to socialize and enjoy a drink, I highly recommend Ineffable. Not your ordinary bar by any means. Owners Judy and Mark are genuinely nice people. Enjoyed it so much we stopped in for a drink 3 nights in a row. Thanks for adding something different to our community. 🥰”

“Went this evening for the first time. My husband had the steak quesadillas. They were excellent. I ordered two tacos (Taco Tuesday $2.50 total!). I can't wait to go again and try some different things. Haven't had authentic Mexican food in years.”

“Had a lot of fun for music bingo on Thursday nights!”

“Burger was huge and cooked perfectly! The order of fries was enough to feed several people. Service was fast and the prices were very reasonable.”

“Seriously the most delicious tacos I have ever had in my whole life. 100/10.”

“Wow this bring me back to my child hood. As a mexican I can tell you this is as authentic as it gets folks. Not to mention it's CHEAP. The staff is so welcoming.”

“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 is the best Chinese food around. You have got to try the crab ragoon. The chicken and broccoli or sesame chicken are also really good for a meal. I like to get lomein instead of fried rice. The lady that rings me up is really nice and if u try them I guarantee you’ll come back”

“Great Chinese food located near Trent Woods in New Bern. They have one small table but we've always ordered our food to go. I recommend calling in your order but if you don't you'll only wait about 10 to 15 minutes.”

“Hibachi meals taste just like Musashi's, just cheaper. Went right before closing, and the girls hooked us up with extra fried rice. Great food for the price! My daughter loves the poke bowls.”

“Great people great coffee great way to start your day!!”

“I was just looking for a quick lunch on the go today and this was perfect. The price was right, the food was excellent, and the staff were all very friendly and had a great big smile. Really liked the grilled chicken cesar wrap. Thank you for a great meal at a decent price.”

“Kelly's cupcakes were amazing and she did a beautiful job recreating an idea for our son's engagement party we had seen online. We live 6 hours away and only had about a weeks notice to plan a surprise party and Kelly was so excited to bake and decorate our cupcakes. She also baked a half dozen gluten free cupcakes we requested as well. We highly recommend Sweet Bees bakery.
Kelly was extremely busy with several orders so it did take a little extra time to wait for her to finish but they were so very delicious and worth the wait. Thank you Kelly for your part in making this exciting day even sweeter.”

“Food was delicious. Waitress didn’t understand us 50% of the time. We asked for no lemon, got lemon, my sister and I wanted two separate plates of food and got one to split, we got a plate with chicken even though no one ordered chicken. We tried the Morehead rolls and they were amazing.”

“We love Lawson’s on the Creek and eat there frequently.”

“I have eating at Sara's since she opened. He menu is one of the largest if not the largest menu in New Bern. everything I have ever eaten at Sara's is delicious. The meatballs are large and delicious, and I love the marinara sauce. Service is always good with a smile. and I don't know of another restaurant that earned 100% from the NC Health Department.”

“Food and service was excellent. Nice salad starter followed by delicious Manicotti and Veal Parm dinners. Five stars.”

“We love Moores BBQ. However it's a treat because the prices have gone up over the years. Portions seem to be the same though.”

“The shakes tea and the aloe”

“Great craft beers on tap, relaxing atmosphere and great bartenders”

“This is the dessert we've been missing! The prices are great and the flavors are rich! We will happily pass other places to come back again. The staff and Owners are great too! Thank you for our sweet treats!”

“Great food love the Pembroke Pork Choos and the Mayor Morgan Hot Dogs”

“I watched someone get their Porsche window broken here this place is great lol.”

“Had a delicious lunch and the service was wonderful!! The staff and owners are super friendly and I highly recommend dining with them. I’ll definitely be back!!”

“Lunch at 37th today. It was delicious!!! Service was friendly and prompt. Could not have asked for a better experience. We have been coming to New Bern for a few years now and 37th is one of our go to places. We will be back!”

“I have had many meals at Attitude both by dining in and taking out...by far an enjoyable atmosphere and the food is excellent”

“So good and so nice everything fresh”

“Looked like they had a skeleton crew, was busy with telephone orders and pickups. I tried to order online, but the app wasn't working right, according to the staff.”

“We’re new bern natives and we come to Mario’s often. They are the real deal. My family is from NYC so I feel qualified to say this. My son and I had lunch here today and he said “This is the best pizza of my life.” He literally says this every time we come here. Hot tip: ask for the cordon bleu pizza. It’s incredible.”

“The staff in here were great. Got us our orders quickly and accurately, and while some fast food places tend to have an attitude issue when it comes to employees, this place most definitely did not. Great service.”

“We just did not feel like cooking so we went to Jade Express in New Bern for dinner. What a great idea! We had the Lo Mein with Bourbon Chicken and Ginger Chicken. Deeeelicious☺. We even had enough for a 2nd meal.”

“The bartender was really nice, but a bit inattentive. I did not have food, just stopped in quick to watch the rest of the Packers game. This bar has an EXCELLENT selection of bourbon and I will definitely be going back.”

“Delicious coffee. Will always stop in when visiting New Bern! 5 stars”

“I’ve been living here for 2 years now and this was the first Chinese restaurant I tried and I haven’t gone anywhere else! Quick service, lady up front is always friendly and fast, food is always spot on and absolutely delicious. Wouldn’t recommend anywhere else!”

“Always great service and fabulous food! Large portions and good prices. This is our favorite Mexican restaurant !”

“the hot dog was good and price is good! found a new hotdog place to buy alot from. support snook and his business! thanks again Snook!”

“We moved down here from the northeast and have been on the hunt for good Chinese food for a year. A year. We've tried a lot of places. Peking garden was amazing. The general tsos was crispy. The food was fresh, delicious and served fast. This is now our go to spot. Very reasonably priced.”

“Great customer service and food! Went above and beyond to fix an order mistake. Thanks!!!”

“This is the best take out Chinese food in New Bern, NC. When you pass by you think, “I wonder if that’s any good?” Well I’m here to tell you, it’s fantastic!!! If you like Asian food , live in New Bern, and are searching for a good place…try Chinese Express!!!”

“I had the southwest omelet and it was delicious. Great service and the Southern Pecan coffee was perfect.”

“Love going to Starbucks in grocery stores. Customer service is more personal as it’s a smaller crew. I feel they get to know their customers more on a local side and not just people passing by. Carly, Victoria, Hasia, Camron and Ashlyn are my favorite baristas. I will always come there when heading to new Bern. Keep up the good work!!!”

“Food is so delicious and super fresh!!! I love their egg rolls and spring rolls! Cream cheese and sesame chicken was also top tier. It was absolutely phenomenal! The service was amazing too!!”

“Today, 8/28/24, 11:00, the ladies fixing four sandwiches for me were the nicest, most joyful people I’ve ever experienced!! Possibly one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever eaten!! Great job ladies!!”

“new building i love the layout to this dunkin. Bright white and smiling facing. My coffee was great, Donuts was fresh and the GM Jasmine Hicks is the best. LOVE HER STAFF. she is on top of everything once i come here my coffee is ready it's like the see me before i walk in just perfect rated top ten in New Bern Nc”

“Delicious fried chicken 😋”

“first time out since I moved to NC. went to watch home run derby and the bartender Karrie was super friendly and great atmosphere.. food was great. definitely will go back.”

“Was in town for work and just discovered this gem. If you are in town, you have to eat here. The ribeye was delicious! The service is absolutely phenomenal. Everyone is so pleasant and the manager, Randy, personally engages with everyone in a friendly and genuine way. It takes the dining experience up an extra notch. Highly recommend this locally owned restaurant!”

“I'm from Chicago and I miss Chicago pizza terribly.
I've lived in MA, CT and now NC and have not found ANY pizza that I could even like, let alone continue to order from.
I just had to say, while it's still not Chicago pizza, this particular restaurant does not disappoint.
When I ask for extra sauce and extra cheese, they give me exactly that! The pizza is very good and I do order on a regular basis.
I've learned to make my own, somewhat comparable to what I grew up on but when I'm feeling lazy, Papa John's on Glenburnie is it!!!
Thank you! ?”

“I have try so many different pizza .. this pizza take me back to NYC it's taste great.. love it.. the cashier was not really helpful 😕 she look like she didn't want to deal with us I even saw her roll her eyes on a other customer she did not let me know they will be right out with my order or nothing.. so her service is poor. But other then that everything good.”

“So there is a sign that says, tell us how we did and get a free Dilly Bar on your next visit. Receipt is supposed to tell you how to get free bar. Well it wasn't until I got home that I realized they didn't give me a receipt. Go figure.”

“I've never had the buffet. I've only ordered take out, and it's always been really good. I highly recommend the Szechuan Shrimp and the Singapore Mei Fun. But I haven't had anything from this restaurant that isn't solid. Dishes I've had include egg rolls, spring rolls, Hunan chicken, vegetable moo shu, fried dumplings, broccoli with garlic sauce, and vegetable fried rice - all worthwhile.”

“It has been a year since we last ate here. We refused to eat at a restaurant where they charge you 50 cents for a tiny side of salsa. That is poor customer service. We decided to try them again, and again was extra charged for items and a lack of willingness to compensate for a server’s error in taking the order! Tiffany charged $3 for toast on my wife’s order, even after we said that my wife would instead just eat the toast which came with my order as I wanted a waffle. Once it was brought to their attention, they still refused to take off the extra $3 charge. These smoke and mirrors tactics to make sales is bad form and poor business practice.”

“Quick service, friendly staff, and the food hit the spot! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the Zax Sauce is always a win. The restaurant was clean can’t complain about this location at all.”

“Our waitress was very friendly. Food was fast and portions were generous. I got the broiled platter with salad bar. The salad bar is small but well stocked and fresh. The broiled seafood was cooked through without being overdone. Decor is rustic and no frills but feels "homey". I will be back.”

“I go there almost every day, extremely happy, the managers Michelle, Laverne,and Molly top notch. Molly went above and beyond to get my order right with a great attitude. The best crew ever.”