The best restaurants in New Bern
34 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Moore's Olde Tyme Barbeque Chicken & Seafood
RestaurantsMoore's Olde Tyme Barbeque Chicken & Seafood keeps it classic with barbecue, juicy chicken, and locally caught hand breaded shrimp, plus…
Moore's Olde Tyme Barbeque Chicken & Seafood
RestaurantsPersimmons | Waterfront Restaurant
RestaurantsWhen you need a low-key upgrade to your week, Persimmons | Waterfront Restaurant nails that upscale but casual New American vibe with big…
Persimmons | Waterfront Restaurant
RestaurantsPanichellis Pizzeria
RestaurantsPanichelli's Pizzeria keeps New Bern fed with classic pies, stromboli, calzones, pastas, subs, salads, and desserts, plus a kids menu for…
Panichellis Pizzeria
RestaurantsThai Angel
RestaurantsThai Angel is that cozy, family-run spot downtown where the Duck Panang Curry hits all the warm and spicy notes, the Soft Shell Crab &…
Thai Angel
RestaurantsEast Cuisine Asian Restaurant
RestaurantsWhen the fridge looks judgmental, East Cuisine Asian Restaurant comes through with hibachi, sushi, poke bowl, and more that hit the spot…
East Cuisine Asian Restaurant
RestaurantsSake Hibachi Sushi & Bar nails the New Bern trifecta of hibachi theatrics, fresh sushi, and a legit seafood boil with three spice levels…
Annabelle's
RestaurantsAnnabelle's is that dependable local spot when you want actual flavor not fuss. Hot crab dip with garlic bread, 28-day aged hand-cut Black…
Annabelle's
RestaurantsLa Casetta | Italian
RestaurantsFamily-run and proudly informal, La Casetta leans on decades of passed-down recipes for homemade pastas, rich sauces, and pizza, paired…
La Casetta | Italian
RestaurantsKuma Sushi Bar
RestaurantsKuma Sushi Bar keeps New Bern sushi nights on point with fresh nigiri, creative specialty rolls, and legit tempura crunch. Not feeling…
Kuma Sushi Bar
RestaurantsSavage's Wood Burning Pizzeria
RestaurantsSavage's Wood Burning Pizzeria turns out New York style pies from a genuine brick oven fired with oak and hickory, so the crust gets that…
Savage's Wood Burning Pizzeria
RestaurantsBeartown Bistro & Pizza Company
RestaurantsBeartown Bistro & Pizza Company keeps New Bern happily fed with eclectic comfort grub, from sweet tea smoked wings and buffalo bacon…
Beartown Bistro & Pizza Company
RestaurantsBear City BBQ
RestaurantsBear City BBQ is turning out legit, slow-smoked whole hog, brisket, and chicken with that passed-down pitmaster touch, plus house-made…
Bear City BBQ
RestaurantsThe Chelsea
RestaurantsWhether you’re craving a proper steak night or a laid-back brunch this week, The Chelsea does comfortable fine dining in historic downtown…
The Chelsea
RestaurantsRoots Asian Restaurant
RestaurantsRoots Asian Restaurant keeps New Bern fed with serious pan-Asian comfort, from dry pho noodles and pad thai to basil stir-fry and Hainanese…
Roots Asian Restaurant
RestaurantsSpunky McDoogle's
RestaurantsSpunky McDoogle's has been serving Great Food & Spirits since 1921, with hearty plates, a pour that hits right, and rotating favorites like…
Spunky McDoogle's
RestaurantsSmithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain serving fried chicken & Eastern North Carolina-style BBQ in vinegar-based sauce.
Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsGinza Japan | Sushi • Japanese
RestaurantsGinza Japan is the reliable move for a low-key night, with fresh sushi, hibachi plates, crisp tempura and satisfying katsu, plus bento…
Ginza Japan | Sushi • Japanese
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsMj's Raw Bar and Grille
RestaurantsSeafood, meat & a kids' menu in a laid-back hangout with local artwork, coastal accents & a bar.
Mj's Raw Bar and Grille
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsThirty Seventh Street Pizzaria
RestaurantsThirty Seventh Street Pizzaria is the kind of old-school spot that settles the dinner debate with crispy pies, saucy pastas and zero fuss.…
Thirty Seventh Street Pizzaria
RestaurantsCork Wine Bar & Bistro
RestaurantsWhether you’re into boutique pours or plates that taste like someone cooked with love, Cork Wine Bar & Bistro is your move this week for…
Cork Wine Bar & Bistro
RestaurantsPaula's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsPaula's Italian Restaurant is that family friendly, no-stress spot when you crave real-deal pizza, hearty pastas, and a kids' menu that…
Paula's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsMichael’s Pub & Patio
RestaurantsRelaxed pub featuring Jamaican eats alongside burgers, tacos and seafood dishes.
Michael’s Pub & Patio
RestaurantsMusashi Japanese Steak
RestaurantsWhether you want the sizzle of teppanyaki right at your table or a quiet sushi fix, Musashi Japanese Steak brings the show and the flavor.…
Musashi Japanese Steak
RestaurantsCypress Hall
RestaurantsLed by Chef Ashley Moser, Cypress Hall turns Eastern NC ingredients into an ever-rotating menu that makes weeknights feel special, with a…
Cypress Hall
RestaurantsFirefly Cafe
RestaurantsFirefly Cafe turns fresh comfort food into a weekly ritual, with small-town hospitality, a plant-filled dining room, and a garden where…
Firefly Cafe
RestaurantsBig Lou's Kitchen
RestaurantsBig Lou's Kitchen turns out stick-to-your-ribs plates locals love, from shrimp burgers and turkey chops to crispy fried chicken with mac…
Big Lou's Kitchen
RestaurantsSara's
RestaurantsFrom crispy pizzas to saucy pastas, hearty burgers and wings, Sara's nails the no-fuss, tastes-like-home vibe locals actually want. A broad…
Sara's
RestaurantsAll About Churros
RestaurantsFrom crispy churros and churro boats piled with Cookie Dough or Strawberry Short Cake to savory empanadas and legit street corn, All About…
All About Churros
RestaurantsGemelli Italian Deli & Bagelry
RestaurantsGemelli Italian Deli & Bagelry is family-owned and blends hand-crafted bagels with classic Italian deli favorites, all made with quality…
Gemelli Italian Deli & Bagelry
RestaurantsBaxter's 1892
RestaurantsThink tapas worth sharing, cocktails built by true liquid libationists, and live music that actually fits the room. Baxter's 1892 leans…
Baxter's 1892
RestaurantsHwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries
RestaurantsRetro-themed chain with a 1950s soda-fountain look, dishing out familiar fast-food selections.
Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries
RestaurantsMario's Pizza | Italian | New Bern
RestaurantsMario's Pizza does New York-style pies the way you want them, plus hearty Italian comfort like tortellini alla panna, cavatelli with fresh…
Mario's Pizza | Italian | New Bern
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