Our Airbnb host recommended this place, and a quick yelp check solidified our plans…read more We got there a few minutes before the opened. It was about 90 degrees out and we were hot and tired. Chelsea greeted us and welcomed us in. Full disclosure. I had a cold, and was not feeling my best. Somehow, Chelsea made me feel like she would make sure I got what I needed. From bringing extra wasabi, to creating an appetizer that wasn't on the menu, she and the kitchen staff made us feel special. Hubby had the steak, 10/10. Same with the fried oysters. I had the tuna tataki, and with the extra wasabi I could finally breathe lol. My daughter had the chowder and a crab cake. She wasn't feeling well either but the chowder was so good she took it to go. Highly recommend if you're near Oriental NC.

Popped in Labor Day weekend for dinner and was greeted with a wait time of 30 minutes but they made…read moresome adjustments and sat the three of us down at a high top table. I ordered a clam chowder and a burger w/ sweet potato fries. As someone who lives in New England I am happy to say this is a delicious chowder. To my liking; a thick broth and the right amount of fixings of clams, potatoes, and other ingredients. I would recommend not using the saltine crackers, not needed. Ordered my burger rare and it came out as I ordered it. Sweet potato fries were good too. We ordered a key lime pie for the table and was very good! For one of two restaurants in town I would recommend making reservations to be on the safe side.

Very slow service. It took over an hour to receive our very simple breakfasts. The problem must…read morehave been in the kitchen because the wait staff was attentive. But after 4 mugs of coffee,we wanted our food! One member of our group got the buffet. He enjoyed his two plates of sausage gravy and bacon before we got anything. Once our food arrived it was good and actually cooked to order, including the very soft scrambled eggs my brother in law always orders. For once,a restaurant finally did it! Plates were plentiful,so I didn't take home the delicious looking cinnamon rolls they were selling. Bring cash, they add 4% to cc and debit card payment. I wouldn't X them for long wait time. I just wouldn't go on a Saturday morning.

This is a great little small town diner, the mixed reviews made me skeptical of giving it a try,…read morebut the parking lot was packed. My husband and father in law did the seafood buffet and enjoyed it. I had the grilled flounder that was a bit dry and needed some sauce, fried okra was really good, and the home made cucumber pickles were really good! My mother in law got the country fried hamburger steak and really enjoyed it, I only took away a star because of a few minor inconveniences. (Fish prep, kitchen score 95.5, drinks not refilled, plates left on table)

I absolutely LOVE this place! Great food, great vibe, great servers! The regulars are all super…read morefriendly too - it's just an all around good place. They have an assortment of desserts daily - the carrot cake is awesome but my fave is the chocolate mousse pie. 10/10.

Vast improvement on my last visit here! It's been a couple of years since I was here, but the…read moreservice and food have improved immensely. All 3 of us enjoyed what we ordered and it came out hot and fresh. The fish and chips were delicious, the burger was cooked perfectly and my chicken gyro was really good with fresh veggies and great crinkle fries on the side, the chicken was also marinated well. It's super casual inside, with local artwork for sale on the walls. Local hangout with a nice little bar . Parking can be tricky, but you can find some around the building. There are not many places to eat in Oriental so I'm glad this one has gotten so much better!

There's always something going on a Silos, whether it's BOGO pizza night, or open mic night, or…read moreeven the Friday bands out back at the Red Rooster, it's a fun place to go to. They have a wide variety of food offerings, from pizza, salads and subs or other Italian dishes. Well stocked bar and friendly people,

We had a pleasant weekday lunch at the Silos. The menu is fairly standard fare; I had a hamburger…read moreand my dining companion tried the Reuben. My hamburger was good, but was served almost past well done despite requesting it cooked to medium. The Reuben was excellent. We both tried the fries, extra crispy. They arrived hot and were very tasty. The interior of the restaurant is definitely on the quirky side. The restaurant is, after all, built from two grain silos. I thought it added to the experience. Service was excellent. Our server was personable, helpful, and extremely prompt. She is responsible for earning the fourth star in this review.

This is a very nice restaurant in small town Oriental. The service people were very friendly and…read moreaccommodating, and the food was really good. The Oysters on the half shell and the quiche were both hits, but the breadbasket had some Blueberry muffins that were the best ever. Highly recommended.

Clean Plate Club, anyone? Our party of eight had an early…read morereservation at Gretchen's. Rick, the manager, greeted us and introduced our servers, Shelby and Kevin, before seating us in a semi-private room behind the bar. The service struck the perfect balance: attentive without hovering. While we waited for our drinks, we were served warm, freshly baked focaccia. The appetizers--wedge salad, house salad, shrimp, and vichyssoise--were excellent. One diner enjoyed the vichyssoise so much that he ordered a double portion to take home. Entrées included pistachio-buttered scallops, snapper with crab, tuna, Chilean sea bass, and shrimp and grits. Not a morsel was left on anyone's plate! The hour-long drive from our hometown to Oriental was well worth it. We will definitely return.

Lord the best crab meat in the area is found here at Williams Seafood…read more.. you can't beat the service or price either...a great time to be had every time you walk in the door.

Great service and atmosphere, but would definitely not recommend for my fellow vegans or…read morevegetarians. Went here for a birthday party and all my boyfriend and I could order was the fries side and salad with basically no toppings. Probably best to just find somewhere else if you're plant based. Still a good place, just not for me

Morgan's Tavern & Grill was one of the first restaurants we tried after moving to the New Bern area…read moreand it has quickly become one of those places I find myself recommending to people and coming back to again and again. It's a great mix of casual and slightly upscale without feeling stuffy. It can work for a family dinner or a casual night out. There's just something familiar and comfortable about it. We've both dined in and ordered takeout several times and the service has consistently been wonderful. Our servers and everyone handling our takeout orders have always been incredibly sweet and kind. I will say the hostess experience wasn't the best during our first couple of visits, but thankfully that hasn't reflected the service we've received otherwise. The burgers are AMAZING. I've tried the Bear time Burger as well as the blue cheese burger, which is definitely rich but still so good. The ribeye was absolutely delectable. We've also had the crab dip, which was really flavorful, although a little mayo rich for my personal taste. I'm not crazy about their regular fries but I love that they offer sweet potato fries instead and the cinnamon sweet butter they come with is so good. I also love the croissants they bring out instead of regular bread. They're always warm, delicious, and nearly impossible to resist. Overall, Morgan's has become such an easy go-to for us. The menu has enough variety that it's especially great when we have visitors because everyone can usually find something they'll enjoy. Whether we're dining in or just grabbing takeout, it's one of those places I'm always happy to go back to.

On 3/8/2026, We celebrated a birthday dinner here, and it was amazing! The fried fish was perfectly…read morecooked--crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The cheesecake was the perfect way to end the meal, rich and delicious. Great food, wonderful atmosphere, amazing customer service and a memorable experience. We'll definitely be back!

Stop what you are doing and GO HERE! We found this out of the way spot on Yelp and it very well…read moremight be the best find EVER. Our waitress was friendly and the food was fantastic. My husband had the flounder special, which they blackened and seasoned to perfection. Lots of great options for sides, but he chose hushpuppies and broccoli . Generous portions and the flavor killed. I rarely order crab legs anywhere but my favorite spot at home, but something told me that I needed to jump out of my comfort zone. OMG, so glad that I did. I ordered the boil ..mild, house seasoning and garlic butter. *chef's kiss* I gloved up and went for it and I stuffed myself, in the best way possible. Very laid back vibe with best soul and R&B music from the last decades playing in the background. It made for the best Friday night feast . If ever back in this area, we will return!

Yalllllllllll, the fried rice at brunch this weekend, it changed me. I've dreamt about it every…read morenight since. If it's still on the menu, RUN. Seriously don't walk. Saturday was the best day of my taste bud's life because of this rice. Chef Daniel, I'll remember this meal for a very long time. And, as always, the wait staff, bartenders, hostesses, pastry/patisserie chef, and kitchen staff were top notch. Will die happy having eaten here.

We were a party of 4 with a reservation and were seated immediately upon arrival. The table/booth…read morewas tight but we made it work. We were in no rush and our waiter (Beckett) was very accommodating with our pace. we ordered drinks and settled in on reviewing the small menu. Drinks were fine but I thought my beer (Sexy Cool Hazy IPA) was a little flat. We asked if there were any appetizers that would lend themselves to sharing. The only two, deviled eggs and pimento cheese, were not anything we were interested in so we passed. Surprisingly, there was not even a salad option as a starter. Two of the dinners had the NC catch of the day, golden tilefish. It was nice but a very small portion. One had the shrimp and clam purloo. It was a generous portion and was reported to be good. I had the braised pork cheeks. They tasted good and were not fatty at all. Looking back on our dinner, the food was fine but nothing exceptional. Also nothing "fresh" on the menu; salad, fresh vegetables, nothing. Also the lack of something other than the very pedestrian offers to share is something to consider. For what we paid, I would expect much better. PS - Our waiter, Beckett, was very good. Attentive enough but not too much. Also, why do restaurants of this caliber charge more for a credit card. Who is going to pay cash for a $300 meal? Just crank it into the price of the food and stop rubbing our noses in your cost to do business.

If you are ever in New Bern, NC, you need to eat at MJ's Raw Bar and Grill. My wife and I were in…read morethe mood for seafood and I did a Yelp search. There were a few restaurants but MJ's stood out amongst the rest for the photos and reviews. MJ's is located in downtown New Bern. The restaurant is not very big but the wait (20-25 mins) was worth it. We ordered the Admirals Platter which had oysters, clams, shrimp, and crab legs. The oysters were steamed to perfection, the clams were not dried out, the shrimp was perfectly seasoned with Old Bay and red onions and the crab legs were not dried out. What I am trying to say is, the seafood was fresh and not pre-cooked. It was cook to order. Our waiter was awesome. Even though the restaurant was packed full, he paid attention to our needs. Our glasses never got empty. He kept our table cleared by replacing the shell bucket without asking. We really appreciate the customer service. After dinner, we decided on dessert and had the lemon blueberry pie. I highly recommend it ... deliciousness!!! Thank you MJ's for a special time with delicious food. If we are back in New Bern, you will be a definite choice for seafood.

Food was delicious and fresh! Our waiter was super attentive which was much appreciated with how…read morebusy the restaurant was. My husband had the raw clams, oysters and shrimp. Super fresh and he enjoyed every slurp. I had the snow crab legs with the lobster corn chowder. Again, super fresh and delicious! We will definitely return on our next visit to New Bern.