An unforgettable spot in New Bern. Had a fantastic dinner with friends and enjoyed everything on the menu. The food, wine selection, atmosphere, and staff all keep me coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joel Cure
We joined friends for dinner last night at Cork. We ordered and enjoyed the crabcakes on maque choux, coconut shrimp, veal saltimbocca, and lamb chops and shared an order of their terrific truffle fries with aioli. We also enjoyed two of Cork's wine offerings, including a nice Cork-labeled red and a bottle of Sauv Blanc. Both bottles were great accompaniments for our meals. Service by Eduardo was charming, attentive, and efficient without being intrusive. He is a very personable and engaging waiter. Regrettably we were too full to enjoy dessert...next time.
While there, our friends were greeted by friends of theirs. Encountering friends and neighbors at Cork is another source of its charm. Cork is more than just a great place to eat. It is an inviting neighborhood gathering place.
We really treasure this gem in New Bern. It sets a standard for excellence and is an enormous asset to the New Bern culinary scene. If you haven't tried it yet, you are missing something special.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maura Allard
Celebrated a birthday dinner with a friend this evening. I had the Jamaican Jerk Salmon which was cooked perfectly and had just the perfect amount of heat. My friend had the penne and said it was on point!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cammie Lee
Fabulous restaurant with one of the best chefs in New Bern, great wine list.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup, Salad, Truffle Fries
Laurie Bronstein
Food is consistently excellent. Love the relaxing atmosphere and the quality. They have the best oysters anywhere! Specials are always outstanding!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup, Chips, Salad, Truffle Fries, Crabcakes Benedict, CT Lobster Roll, Caesar Salad, Crab Cakes
Kelsey Moore
Always a stellar experience. Ambience, menu selection, service, and by God the wine selection. Love this spot in my cozy town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
casey m
This place is the real deal. Amazing ambiance. Food is delicious. Drinks were great. Staff were exceptionally kind. Would recommend to anyone visiting New Bern!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yuri
Terrible place to dine at workers are a bunch of rude and racist! And the food was terrible 0/10 would not recommend.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Help Idk
horrible customer service. no one would refil my drinks or even ask me if i needed anything. on top of that, THERE WERE BUGS IN MY FOOD!!! this is UNACCEPTABLE this place need to be closed down
Cork has become our favorite spot to eat in New Bern. The food, and staff, is beyond compare and reproach! Top notch food every visit (which is usually every week if not more). Mike is a wonderful chef, Jessy a fantastic sous chef, and Brooke is a treasure. If you’re in New Bern a visit to Cork should be on your list!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Trey McGovern
EXCELLENT all around! The best food & service and the owners are very hardworking and passionate about their business. Great seasonal menus and out of this world food. A family favorite of ours!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup, Portabella Bruschetta, Penne Ala Vodka w Shrimp, Salad, Truffle Fries, Penne Ala Vodka w Crabcake, Croque Madame, CT Lobster Roll, Caesar Salad, Bananas Foster's French Toast
Marisol Donovan
We've been dining at this restaurant for over two years, and it continues to impress us every single time. Without a doubt, it's the best restaurant in town. The food is consistently exceptional, the atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the service is nothing short of professional—every server we've encountered has been courteous, knowledgeable, and attentive.
This place could easily compete with top-tier establishments in cities like New York or Boston. The quality, presentation, and flavor of the dishes are truly big city caliber. Some of our personal favorites include the parmesan truffle fries—perfectly crispy and bursting with rich flavor—and the French onion soup, which is deeply savory and comforting. The lobster roll is another standout—fresh, buttery, and absolutely on par with anything you'd find in New England. And we can’t forget the burger—juicy, perfectly cooked, and packed with flavor. It's one of the best we've had anywhere.
Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just craving an incredible meal, this restaurant delivers every time. We're lucky to have a spot like this right here in New Bern.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
DaeDae
this places food is MID at best for how terrible the service is the women at this establishment are very inappropriate had an incredibly disappointing experience at this restaurant. Beyond the mediocre food and lackluster service, the atmosphere was tainted by the owners' unprofessional and outright offensive behavior. very displeased
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
River Dog Plumbing LLC
I dine at Cork Wine Bar and Bistro a lot. This restaurant has amazing food, drinks, and service. Their French onion soup is the best I've ever had. Looking for a great restaurant? Look no further. Highly recommend!
An unforgettable spot in New Bern. Had a fantastic dinner with friends and enjoyed everything on the menu. The food, wine selection, atmosphere, and staff all keep me coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We joined friends for dinner last night at Cork. We ordered and enjoyed the crabcakes on maque choux, coconut shrimp, veal saltimbocca, and lamb chops and shared an order of their terrific truffle fries with aioli. We also enjoyed two of Cork's wine offerings, including a nice Cork-labeled red and a bottle of Sauv Blanc. Both bottles were great accompaniments for our meals. Service by Eduardo was charming, attentive, and efficient without being intrusive. He is a very personable and engaging waiter. Regrettably we were too full to enjoy dessert...next time.
While there, our friends were greeted by friends of theirs. Encountering friends and neighbors at Cork is another source of its charm. Cork is more than just a great place to eat. It is an inviting neighborhood gathering place.
We really treasure this gem in New Bern. It sets a standard for excellence and is an enormous asset to the New Bern culinary scene. If you haven't tried it yet, you are missing something special.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Celebrated a birthday dinner with a friend this evening. I had the Jamaican Jerk Salmon which was cooked perfectly and had just the perfect amount of heat. My friend had the penne and said it was on point!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fabulous restaurant with one of the best chefs in New Bern, great wine list.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup, Salad, Truffle Fries
Food is consistently excellent. Love the relaxing atmosphere and the quality. They have the best oysters anywhere! Specials are always outstanding!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup, Chips, Salad, Truffle Fries, Crabcakes Benedict, CT Lobster Roll, Caesar Salad, Crab Cakes
Always a stellar experience. Ambience, menu selection, service, and by God the wine selection. Love this spot in my cozy town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is the real deal. Amazing ambiance. Food is delicious. Drinks were great. Staff were exceptionally kind. Would recommend to anyone visiting New Bern!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Terrible place to dine at workers are a bunch of rude and racist! And the food was terrible 0/10 would not recommend.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
horrible customer service. no one would refil my drinks or even ask me if i needed anything. on top of that, THERE WERE BUGS IN MY FOOD!!! this is UNACCEPTABLE this place need to be closed down
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Not the best place I’ve been too bad service
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Cork has become our favorite spot to eat in New Bern. The food, and staff, is beyond compare and reproach! Top notch food every visit (which is usually every week if not more). Mike is a wonderful chef, Jessy a fantastic sous chef, and Brooke is a treasure. If you’re in New Bern a visit to Cork should be on your list!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
EXCELLENT all around! The best food & service and the owners are very hardworking and passionate about their business. Great seasonal menus and out of this world food. A family favorite of ours!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup, Portabella Bruschetta, Penne Ala Vodka w Shrimp, Salad, Truffle Fries, Penne Ala Vodka w Crabcake, Croque Madame, CT Lobster Roll, Caesar Salad, Bananas Foster's French Toast
We've been dining at this restaurant for over two years, and it continues to impress us every single time. Without a doubt, it's the best restaurant in town. The food is consistently exceptional, the atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the service is nothing short of professional—every server we've encountered has been courteous, knowledgeable, and attentive.
This place could easily compete with top-tier establishments in cities like New York or Boston. The quality, presentation, and flavor of the dishes are truly big city caliber. Some of our personal favorites include the parmesan truffle fries—perfectly crispy and bursting with rich flavor—and the French onion soup, which is deeply savory and comforting. The lobster roll is another standout—fresh, buttery, and absolutely on par with anything you'd find in New England. And we can’t forget the burger—juicy, perfectly cooked, and packed with flavor. It's one of the best we've had anywhere.
Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just craving an incredible meal, this restaurant delivers every time. We're lucky to have a spot like this right here in New Bern.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
this places food is MID at best for how terrible the service is the women at this establishment are very inappropriate had an incredibly disappointing experience at this restaurant. Beyond the mediocre food and lackluster service, the atmosphere was tainted by the owners' unprofessional and outright offensive behavior. very displeased
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
I dine at Cork Wine Bar and Bistro a lot. This restaurant has amazing food, drinks, and service. Their French onion soup is the best I've ever had. Looking for a great restaurant? Look no further. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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