Best of New Bern
Food Scene
The Chelsea
335 Middle St Best food in town, in our opinion!
Great food and they serve fresh croissants and honey with the meals. Nice outdoor patio dining. Good bar.
55 locals recommend
Morgan's Tavern & Grill
235 Craven St Great food and they serve fresh croissants and honey with the meals. Nice outdoor patio dining. Good bar.
Great seafood, interesting casual decor, in the heart of historic downtown New Bern.
Tip: Weather permitting, they also offer rooftop dining -- beautiful views especially at sunset! At busy times you'll need to stop by to get on the list for a rooftop table; while you wait you can stroll around downtown.
29 locals recommend
Captain Ratty's Seafood
202 Middle StGreat seafood, interesting casual decor, in the heart of historic downtown New Bern.
Tip: Weather permitting, they also offer rooftop dining -- beautiful views especially at sunset! At busy times you'll need to stop by to get on the list for a rooftop table; while you wait you can stroll around downtown.
Wonderful waterfront dining with multi-level decks. Weather permitting, we love to get a table outside along the water (note that it can be breezy and cool out there in the Spring, so you may want a jacket or long pants). There are nice views from the indoor dining area too, making it a snug place for a winter visit.
49 locals recommend
Persimmons Waterfront Restaurant
100 Pollock StreetWonderful waterfront dining with multi-level decks. Weather permitting, we love to get a table outside along the water (note that it can be breezy and cool out there in the Spring, so you may want a jacket or long pants). There are nice views from the indoor dining area too, making it a snug place for a winter visit.
Baker's Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery
227 Middle StGreat Brunch spot!
Fun cow-themed restaurant with homemade ice cream from the nearby Maola Milk plant. Great place to take children or to get ice cream.
18 locals recommend
Cow Cafe
319 Middle StFun cow-themed restaurant with homemade ice cream from the nearby Maola Milk plant. Great place to take children or to get ice cream.
Good burgers and local craft beer in a beautiful old converted bank building.
21 locals recommend
Beer Army Gastropub
313 Pollock StGood burgers and local craft beer in a beautiful old converted bank building.
Parks & Nature
Best Beach! Free public parking, free restrooms, showers (small fee for access) and snack bar during prime season. Handicap accessible. Adjacent to the historic Fort Macon.
250 locals recommend
Fort Macon State Park
2303 E Fort Macon RdBest Beach! Free public parking, free restrooms, showers (small fee for access) and snack bar during prime season. Handicap accessible. Adjacent to the historic Fort Macon.
Really good aquarium. Kids will love the touch and feel section and the outdoor dinosaur section. Gift shop
275 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
1 Roosevelt BlvdReally good aquarium. Kids will love the touch and feel section and the outdoor dinosaur section. Gift shop
Sightseeing
Governor's Palace | Tryon Palace
529 S Front StHistoric home and beautiful, elaborate gardens
Birthplace of Pepsi Cola.
Here's a bit of little-known trivia: "Pepsi Cola" is an anagram of "Episcopal". And the Episcopal Church is next door to the Pepsi birthplace. Coincidence?
38 locals recommend
Birthplace of Pepsi-Cola
256 Middle StBirthplace of Pepsi Cola.
Here's a bit of little-known trivia: "Pepsi Cola" is an anagram of "Episcopal". And the Episcopal Church is next door to the Pepsi birthplace. Coincidence?
Shopping
Life Is Good
230 Middle StPeacock's Plume
248 Craven StWomen's fashion $$$
Essentials
Food Lion
121 Bridge Town BlvdClosest well-stocked grocery store. You'll pass right by it on the way to our home.
Realo Discount Drugs
137 Bridge Town BlvdClosest Drug Store - beside Food Lion
Target
3410 Dr. M.L.K. Jr BlvdLowe's Home Improvement
1400 Lowes BoulevardNot as close to home as the Food Lion store, but Harris Teeter is a larger store with more variety.
15 locals recommend
Harris Teeter
3565 Dr. M.L.K. Jr BlvdNot as close to home as the Food Lion store, but Harris Teeter is a larger store with more variety.
Entertainment & Activities
Neighborhood Golf Country Club -- also a great option for dining (dine-in or takeout) less than 5 minutes from our home.
7 locals recommend
Harbour Pointe Golf Club
1105 Barkentine DrNeighborhood Golf Country Club -- also a great option for dining (dine-in or takeout) less than 5 minutes from our home.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
List of upcoming events and activities in downtown New Bern
https://visitnewbern.com/event-calendar/general-events-calendar/