Restaurants & Dining Tips
Here's a sampling of some places to Eat, Dine, Shop, and Browse in New Bern and the surrounding areas.
Eating/Dining in New Bern:
Annabelle's - Twin Rivers Mall - Hwy 17, Prime Rib dinner, salads or sandwiches. 252-633-6401
Applebee's - Hwy 17S - Well-known franchise, extensive menu selections, 252-637-8050
Arturo's - 1900 S. Glenburnie Rd., Great Mexican food 252-634-1894
Bakers Square - 227 Middle St, Great breakfasts, lunch and dinners, 252-637-0304
Bear Town French Bakery & Bistro - 1905 S Glenburnie Rd., Fabulous authentic French pastries, breads and great food, 252-634-2327
Chelsea, The - 335 Middle St. - A "must" for visitors, and conveniently located in the downtown area. Dinner or lunches 252-637-5469
Capt. Ratty's - 202 Middle St., Great Steaks, Seafood - Roof-top Dining Opening Soon, 252-633-2088
Carolina Bagel & Deli - 3601 Trent Rd. - Great Bagels, sandwiches & catering.
China Garden - 2016 Glenburnie Rd. - Great Chinese buffet.
El Cerro Grande - 2311 Neuse Blvd. - Mexican food in New Bern.
Cow Cafe - 319 Middle St. 252-672-9269
Franco's Ristorante & Pizzeria - 1200 Hwy 70 E., Good Italian food. 252-635-3396
Gina's Pizza - 1904 Hwy 70 East, and 1904 S. Glenburnie, 252-633-9000
Half Time Sports Bar and Restaurant - 3325 S. Glenburnie Rd.
Harvey Mansion - 221 S. Front St., 252-635-3232 - Antebellum Style, Reservations.
Ham's Restaurant - 998 Hwy 70 East, 634-3456
Jersey Mike's - S. Glenburnie Rd. and Rt. 70East - Subs and Sandwiches.
Kitchen on the Trent - Trent Rd. - Sandwiches, desserts - very fresh.
King Buffet - 2500 Martin Luther King Blvd. 252-638-1188
Marina Sweets Café & Deli - 208 Middle St., For a quick stop in downtown New Bern
MJ's Raw Bar and Grille - 216 Middle St., - Excellent lunches and dinners, 252-635-6890
Morgan's Tavern and Grill - 235 Craven St., - Excellent lunches and dinners. 252-636-2430
Musashi - 2041 S. Glenburnie Rd., Japanese Steak & Seafood.
Nickola's - 1503 S. Glenburnie Rd., - Gourmet Italian and seafood specialties.
Outback Steakhouse - Waterfront near Bridgepoint hotel and marina. Traditional steaks, salads, etc.
Paula's - 1713 Red Robin Lane, Pizza and Italian Restaurant
Pollock Street Deli - 208 Pollock St. - Breakfast/Lunch/Dinners, "Olde Colonial Home" with great food, sandwiches and catering service.
Port City Java - 323 Middle St. 252-633-7900
Ruby Tuesdays - 1004 US70 Hwy East, consistently good franchise
Schlotsky's Deli - 3335 M. L. King Blvd., consistently good franchise
Smithfields Chicken and Barbeque - 2507 M. L. King Blvd., Southern BBQ
Texas Steak House - US 17S, near Lowes - Traditional steak place, sandwiches.
The Flame - 2303 Neuse Blvd. - Traditional steak house with mixed entrees & salad bar. Banquet facilities available,
37th St. Pizzeria - 2402 Neuse Blvd - Italian food and pizza, eat-in or carry out.
A Touch of "Nightlife"
Sheraton Grand Hotel - Downtown waterfront - Friday night music on the deck.
Trent River Coffee Co. - 208 Craven St. - Great pastries, coffee and evening jazz performances.
"Specialty"
Cooks & Connoisseurs - 1907 S. Glenburnie Rd. - Coffee, fresh specialty foods, wines, a wonderful selection of gifts baskets, & the latest "gourmet gadgets" !
The Village Butcher - Village shopping Center, Trent Road - Fantastic fresh choice meats and seafood, along with other specialty foods!
BEAUFORT, NC
Approximately 45 minutes from New Bern, this quaint little waterfront town is a must to visit and has some of the best restaurants!
Directions: US 70-East from New Bern, through Morehead City and over the drawbridge.
Front Street Grill - Across from the waterfront. One of the best-kept secrets - not fancy, but fabulous food!
Clawson Restaurant & Pub - 425 Front St. An old favorite for lunch & dinner - attractive decor and a vast selection on the menu!
ORIENTAL, NC
Approximately 40 minutes from New Bern, sometimes called the "Sailing capital of North Carolina".
Directions: US 17-North to US 55-East.
M & M's - 205 South Water St., A local favorite, great crab cakes & lunches - indoor or outdoor dining.
Steamers - Near bridge on US 55 - Local favorite, Seafood specialties and steaks.
