Guidebook for New Bern
Food Scene
The Chelsea
335 Middle StGood standard fare. Lunch and dinner.
Really cool boutique fudge shop. Chocolates, pralines, and truffles, Simply Natural Creamery ice cream. Outdoor seating.
11 locals recommend
Bear City Fudge Company
236C Middle StReally cool boutique fudge shop. Chocolates, pralines, and truffles, Simply Natural Creamery ice cream. Outdoor seating.
It's got pretty good food and drink too. Plus you have a great view of the water!
49 locals recommend
Persimmons Waterfront Restaurant
100 Pollock StreetIt's got pretty good food and drink too. Plus you have a great view of the water!
Celebrity chef, Vivian Howard's restaurant in Kinston, just 36 miles away!
27 locals recommend
Chef & the Farmer
120 W Gordon StCelebrity chef, Vivian Howard's restaurant in Kinston, just 36 miles away!
Quaint, newer coffee and bakery. Sit in or out and relax or get some work in.
11 locals recommend
Crema Brew
914 Broad StQuaint, newer coffee and bakery. Sit in or out and relax or get some work in.
Top restaurant in New Bern IMHO. Open for lunch and dinner. Great bar area too.
31 locals recommend
Cypress Hall
219 Middle StTop restaurant in New Bern IMHO. Open for lunch and dinner. Great bar area too.
Raw Bar and seafood. Lunch and dinner. (hit or miss, inconsistent)
42 locals recommend
Mj's Raw Bar and Grille
216 Middle StRaw Bar and seafood. Lunch and dinner. (hit or miss, inconsistent)
Typical crowd-pleasing fare. Know mainly for breakfast.
32 locals recommend
Baker's Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery
227 Middle StTypical crowd-pleasing fare. Know mainly for breakfast.
Beer Army Gastropub
313 Pollock StBurgers, etc.
Thai Angel
247 Craven StThai food from some really nice folks.
Pretty big menu where you're sure to find something of interest. (Hit or miss, inconsistent)
55 locals recommend
Morgan's Tavern & Grill
235 Craven StPretty big menu where you're sure to find something of interest. (Hit or miss, inconsistent)
Coffee, sandwiches, baked goods, and salads. Sit back and work or read a book.
7 locals recommend
Bella's Cafe & Catering
323 Middle StCoffee, sandwiches, baked goods, and salads. Sit back and work or read a book.
Drinks & Nightlife
A great small brewery. Tell the brewmaster, Pete, Conrad sent you. It is in the parking lot in the rear of the building. Open Fri & Sat.
17 locals recommend
Brewery99
1030 Pollock StA great small brewery. Tell the brewmaster, Pete, Conrad sent you. It is in the parking lot in the rear of the building. Open Fri & Sat.
The Bruin Craft Beer and Wine
224 Middle StGreat selection of crafts beers on tap and on shelf.
Prohibition Drinks & Desserts
243 Craven StPopular with a great outdoor seating option.
Sightseeing
Governor's Palace | Tryon Palace
529 S Front StStep back in history.
Birthplace of Pepsi-Cola
256 Middle StArts & Culture
Artist studios, pottery classes, and yoga in a friendly environment. http://www.newberncenter.com/
New Bern Arts & Wellness Center
Artist studios, pottery classes, and yoga in a friendly environment. http://www.newberncenter.com/
Essentials
Galley Stores & Marina
300 E Front StThey have a large gourmet, beer and wine section.
Mitchell Hardware
215 Craven StA local treasure. If they don't have what you're looking for...
Entertainment & Activities
Stand Up Outfitters
1305 Country Club RdThey rent stand-up paddle boards so you can enjoy the water.
Stand Up Outfitters
1305 Country Club RdRent a Stand Up Paddle Board or kayak and cruise around the two rivers.
Parks & Nature
Union Point Park
210 E Front St