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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.