30 Best American Restaurants in New Bern

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“atmosphere and food are fantastic“

“First time here and already a regular. The steak and brisket burger were delicious, the place was cozy, and Adam took such great care of us. Definitely coming back and asking for one of Adam’s tables.

He also told us the story behind their award-winning meemaw’s cake. One of the best I’ve ever had.“

“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.“

“Persimmons Waterfront Restaurant is a true gem! From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with a warm welcome and breathtaking water views that set the perfect tone for an unforgettable dining experience. The creative drinks and cocktails are a highlight on their own — beautifully presented, balanced, and bursting with flavor. You can tell the bartenders take real pride in their craft. The food is top-notch — every dish is thoughtfully prepared, fresh, and full of local flavor. Whether it’s seafood, steak, or something seasonal, everything comes out perfectly cooked and plated like art. And the service? Exceptional. The staff is attentive without being intrusive, knowledgeable about the menu, and genuinely eager to make sure you have a wonderful time. Between the stunning waterfront setting, imaginative drinks, and exceptionally crafted dishes, Persimmons is easily one of the best dining experiences anywhere in New Bern. Highly recommend for a romantic dinner, celebration, or just treating yourself to something special!“

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

“Excellent dining experience, we have been here many times and it is always great. On this occasion it was a Saturday night within an hour of their closing ,You know some places when you show up in that last hour you get that we're getting ready to close service and food, not here! Our server Leslie was amazing, she treated us like we were the first customer of the day, in no way did we feel the slightest bit rushed. Good food, good prices, and good service. This is one of the few places that still offers all three!“

“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!“

“Delicious. Very nice atmosphere.“

“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!“

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

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

“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!“

“Just now leaving an 8 person lunch. If ur thinking about going drive faster. jk. Drive appropriately. The fries are amazing. The burgers were cooked perfection. Shout out to the beautiful person in the back cooking. Jojo was the sweetest! Mix drink on ur mind? They got the means. 3 adults, 3 kids, and 2 toddlers recommend u go now.“

“Went to The Pointe last night. The fish and chips were excellent and the staff attentive. They have a new menu that brings back some of my favorites. Can't wait to go back!“

“Delicious fried chicken 😋“

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

“Me and my family LOVE this restaurant!!!!!! They were able to accommodate my family and I for my mom's birthday party yesterday. As always, the chicken and hushpuppies were delicious.“

“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.“

“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 like it - local food, good coffee and yummy western omelets'. The bread for toast is good too.“

“I recommend the waitress Monica Barrera at the IHOP in Panorama City Calif as she gives such great and wonderful service. She asks if everything is ok and always comes back to give refills. This is much appreciated. Best wishes from the original Johnny Blaze, and "may the Blaze be with you."“

“Excellent! Service impeccable“

“I had such a wonderful experience at your establishment yesterday! food was absolutely delicious and came out so quickly. Our server, Iyanna, was amazing! She was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made our meal even more enjoyable. She really went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend! If you stop by, dont hesitate to ask for Iyanna.“

“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!!!“

“Great food, great service. We really liked playing musical bingo. Had an awesome time.“