13 Best Vegan Restaurants in New Bern

“Our food was delicious!!!!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“The shakes tea and the aloe“

“9 FRIENDS AN I HAD A GREAT MEAL, I HAD THE BERN PLATTER. LOOKING FORWARD TO GOING BACK. YOU CAN DISCOUNT THE TOP TWO HATERS, OBVIOUSLY THEY FEATURE MICKEY D'S IN THEIR FAV PLACES“

“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.“

“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!“

“Vine is a local business that has a great reputation and unique menu .... the food and service is very good with an outstanding atmosphere for dining inside or an outside seating experience. They offer discounts for numerous individuals to include military, seniors and those in the fields..... service can be slow but the food is high quality and delicious.... great for vegan menu options...“

“So I only recommend Panera Bread because they have pretty good food and the team leader Dee-Dee has excellent customer service. I almost walked out today without ordering anything but she saved the day! ***However, the manager there is rude. They forgot a sandwich on Friday from a rather large order and they said they would write our name and number down and we could pick it up anytime. I went in today and placed an order for about $50 and then I asked for the sandwich to which the manager replied, “well if you don’t remember who you spoke to a week ago I don’t know what you want me to do.” Well first it wasn’t a week ago 👀 and secondly sir while I’m away training in the military and the first place I eat is Panera bread when I return to the USA the least you could do is replace my sandwich that YOU forgot. You have now wasted my time, gas, and money! Make Ms. Dee-Dee the manager the rating on this place would be higher.“

“We dined at Arturo’s on a Thursday evening during a recent visit to New Bern and were so glad we did. We were seated and served very promptly. The food was delicious! Our favorite dish was the Tres Maria’s platter. The chunky guacamole was great! If you’re in New Bern and looking for Mexican food served with a cold beer or margarita, head to Arturo’s!“