David And Patricia's Guidebook
New Bern's Best Restaurants
We have compiled a list of our favorite local restaurants for you to enjoy.
Pet friendly, local restaurant in the heart of downtown. Every single dish we have tried here has been fantastic! They always start you with the most delightful honey-drizzled croissants, and the fried oysters are one of our favorites!
55 recommandé par les habitants
Morgan's Tavern & Grill
235 Craven StPet friendly, local restaurant in the heart of downtown. Every single dish we have tried here has been fantastic! They always start you with the most delightful honey-drizzled croissants, and the fried oysters are one of our favorites!
Super-delicious high end food with a trendy vibe. You can enjoy open air seating facing the street in the heart of downtown. The Pepsi cola cake and the strawberry shortcakeare both to die for!
31 recommandé par les habitants
Cypress Hall
219 Middle StSuper-delicious high end food with a trendy vibe. You can enjoy open air seating facing the street in the heart of downtown. The Pepsi cola cake and the strawberry shortcakeare both to die for!
Some of the best Thai food we have tried is right in the heart of downtown New Bern. Our favorite dish is the Chicken Pad Thai. If you ask for extra spicy, you better mean it!
7 recommandé par les habitants
Thai Angel
247 Craven StSome of the best Thai food we have tried is right in the heart of downtown New Bern. Our favorite dish is the Chicken Pad Thai. If you ask for extra spicy, you better mean it!
You'll have to get out of downtown to find this one, but it's worth it! Paula's serves the best Italian food in town. Everything on the menu is fantastic, but one of our favorites is the veal marsala. It melts in your mouth and is full of flavor!
Paula's Italian Restaurant
3946 Dr. M.L.K. Jr BlvdYou'll have to get out of downtown to find this one, but it's worth it! Paula's serves the best Italian food in town. Everything on the menu is fantastic, but one of our favorites is the veal marsala. It melts in your mouth and is full of flavor!
37th Street Pizzeria is a local favorite that serves the best pizza in town! Their menu includes pizza, pastas, and salads. They are located on Neuse Blvd. near the hospital.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Thirty Seventh Street Pizzaria
2402 Neuse Boulevard37th Street Pizzeria is a local favorite that serves the best pizza in town! Their menu includes pizza, pastas, and salads. They are located on Neuse Blvd. near the hospital.
They have delicious seafood dishes! Our favorite is the Blackened Grouper Wrap. They have inside and outside dining options. It's a fun, pet-friendly, relaxed dining atmosphere.
42 recommandé par les habitants
Mj's Raw Bar and Grille
216 Middle StThey have delicious seafood dishes! Our favorite is the Blackened Grouper Wrap. They have inside and outside dining options. It's a fun, pet-friendly, relaxed dining atmosphere.
The Chelsea is located in the heart of down town and has delicious food and a full bar. Their Shrimp and Grits and their Brussel Sprout Chicken Salad are both to-die-for!
38 recommandé par les habitants
The Chelsea
335 Middle StThe Chelsea is located in the heart of down town and has delicious food and a full bar. Their Shrimp and Grits and their Brussel Sprout Chicken Salad are both to-die-for!
Sightseeing
The Tryon Palace is the most popular local attraction. Come check out a piece of local North Carolina history in our state's first capital. you can tour the palace and admire the historic architecture and check out the beautiful gardens with views of the Trent River.
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Governor’s Palace | Tryon Palace
529 S Front StThe Tryon Palace is the most popular local attraction. Come check out a piece of local North Carolina history in our state's first capital. you can tour the palace and admire the historic architecture and check out the beautiful gardens with views of the Trent River.
The park is at the heart of downtown just where the Trent River flows into the larger Neuse. This is where fresh water starts to turn brackish and these waters hold both fresh water and saltwater fish. You can feed the birds - ducks, seagulls, and pigeons all by the waters edge. The kids can enjoy the swingsets while the adults can enjoy the views. The park connects with walkways that will take you by marinas and beautiful buildings in either direction, or walk from the park through downtown.
43 recommandé par les habitants
Union Point Park
210 E Front StThe park is at the heart of downtown just where the Trent River flows into the larger Neuse. This is where fresh water starts to turn brackish and these waters hold both fresh water and saltwater fish. You can feed the birds - ducks, seagulls, and pigeons all by the waters edge. The kids can enjoy the swingsets while the adults can enjoy the views. The park connects with walkways that will take you by marinas and beautiful buildings in either direction, or walk from the park through downtown.
The North Carolina History Center features fun and informative exhibits that will immerse you in the local culture. Pick up some gifts at the gift shop and take a stroll along the Trent River.
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North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace
529 S Front StThe North Carolina History Center features fun and informative exhibits that will immerse you in the local culture. Pick up some gifts at the gift shop and take a stroll along the Trent River.
Food scene
Inexpensive and fun dining experience in downtown New Bern. Enjoy a savory lunch followed by decadent ice cream in a fun diner environment. We love the "Cow-ibbean Delight" for lunch and all of the ice cream!
18 recommandé par les habitants
Cow Cafe
319 Middle StInexpensive and fun dining experience in downtown New Bern. Enjoy a savory lunch followed by decadent ice cream in a fun diner environment. We love the "Cow-ibbean Delight" for lunch and all of the ice cream!
You'll only find this in New Bern! This Hispanic Tienda sells a variety of Hispanic food ingredients, plus they have a restaurant featuring cuisine from a variety of Hispanic countries. We love the Honduran Breakfast.
Tienda Hispana Lupita
2403 Neuse BlvdYou'll only find this in New Bern! This Hispanic Tienda sells a variety of Hispanic food ingredients, plus they have a restaurant featuring cuisine from a variety of Hispanic countries. We love the Honduran Breakfast.
Things to do
If you like solving puzzles, this is a fun group activity to enjoy with family or friends.
Bear Towne Escape Room
233 Middle StIf you like solving puzzles, this is a fun group activity to enjoy with family or friends.
Make your own New Bern souvenir at the Accidental Artist where you can paint your own pottery, figurine, coaster, Christmas ornament, etc. Staff will help you get started painting. Leave your creation with them to glaze and fire in their kiln, and your keepsake will be ready for pick up in four to five days. Not in town that long? They do offer shipping for a small charge.
The Accidental Artist
219-A Craven StMake your own New Bern souvenir at the Accidental Artist where you can paint your own pottery, figurine, coaster, Christmas ornament, etc. Staff will help you get started painting. Leave your creation with them to glaze and fire in their kiln, and your keepsake will be ready for pick up in four to five days. Not in town that long? They do offer shipping for a small charge.