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.

Fabulous cocktails, fast service, good vibes. Sat at the bar on the right hand side when you walked…read morein and it had two older gentleman making the drinks, who nailed it.

One and done, never again. Always wanted to stop, sorry we did. Very disappointing, overpriced and…read morelousy cocktails.

This place appeases both coffee and tea lovers. Their syrups are homemade and their food offerings…read moreare simple, filling, and delicious. They have an amazing barista named Nick who made the best Chai tea latte. The chai is house made too! The space is warm and inviting. Once you place your order, there is ample seating to enjoy your beverage and meal. Definitely recommend!

Has healthy food choices combined with caffeine and cocktails. One of the few places I have ever…read morebeen that doesn't have bread on the menu! They also don't have chicken,but protein choices include eggs , black beans, brisket and shrimp. I feel the portions needed to have more protein. For the price, there was a little too much lettuce and not enough meat. I guess we are back to that healthy criteria! Interesting decore. Who knew so many famous people had been arrested and gotten a mug shot taken! If give it a try,especially if you have members of your group trying to eat healthy.

Love this place. The ambience is unmatched in the area. Brick walls, lighting is perfect (I'm one…read moreof those people who despises dim lighting but theirs is right on), easy to sit at the bar solo or with friends. The cocktails and mocktails are delicious. And the bartenders are welcoming and happy to engage in conversation. It's an easy place to come in as a visitor to new bern and make friends with strangers or make it your regular spot.

This is a really cool bar in downtown New Bern tucked away between some historical buildings. When…read moreyou walk into it has a modern look to it and you'll immediately see a large number selections of bottles in their bar. If you're in search for Pappy this is the spot that has it! You won't be disappointed, their service is exceptional and the bartenders are great at what they do!

Delicious food and our server was Cody and he was fantastic. The live music was a great touch to…read moremake the atmosphere feel like a special occasion.

I had been so looking forward to dining at Baxter's 1892 with the speak easy feel and the live…read moremusic. I tried to make reservation but the restaurant would not take a reservation for one so I went early. My options were the bar or in the dark tunnel. I chose the tunnel as I thought I was going to get a table not a high top there. Then where the menu was placed that would have me facing the back wall as the other seat was near the kitchen entrance. So I moved there but I still didn't have a view of the performers. So things didn't start well but I ordered the boba boat mocktail and the mac n cheese with short ribs. My waitress then informed me that they were out of the short rib and would brisket be ok. I hate brisket so I said no and she went and got me the menu to order something else. While I was looking at the menu with my phone flashlight (other tables had actual flashlights, they came prepared) as the tunnel was too dark to see without it, I was given mac n cheese with short rib according to the food runner. I questioned him as I had been told they were out but he went and checked and told me it was the last of the short rib. It was not short rib and someone lied. When the waitress returned, she thought it was burnt ends and checked with the kitchen and they told her brisket. Whatever the mystery meat was, it was not what I ordered. Did they think I wouldn't notice or know the meats are prepared differently. It is dark there so it is hard to know what you are eating. The mystery meat dish was taken back to the kitchen and I asked if they could prepare it with vegetables instead as mac n cheese seemed like the safest option on the menu with the mystery meats. I wish they just had what I originally ordered. The specialty made veggie dish was good but I expected more flavors with the cheese. It was kind of bland. I did try the dessert too. I got the strawberry lemonade cake. The strawberries were the best part as the cake was on the dry side. While eating this, the check was brought to the table. This is my biggest pet peeve to not wait until the guest is finished eating. The most frustrating part was that while they refused to increase the lighting when I arrived and asked as I couldn't read the menu. They immediately turned the lights up when another guest asked as I was finishing my dessert. The chef came to the table from the front dining area. It was my understanding that things were going to be made right. I didn't expect to be charged the full price for the dish without the premium meat. Then there was the service failure of bringing out a dish I hadn't ordered to begin with. The decor here is outstanding, with the copper ceilings and the speakeasy feel. The clock out front caught my attention too. They went all out with the details and elegance. So it is disappointing that the food and service is not up to the same standards.

Quiet atmosphere, decor was interesting, bartender was engaging with us and never ignored any of…read moreher other customers. Nice place to sit back and have a few drinks before exploring the rest of New Bern.

We walked in yesterday around 2pm, and promptly turned right back around and left. Why? The whole…read moreplace reeked of weed. Not a hater of the flower, but there's a time and a place. Could it have been a patron? Sure. Could it have been an employee? Sure. But I'll never know because I wasn't about to sit in that stench and get myself a fancy migraine. (Nor risk any let downs if it was a high employee.) So, unsure if this is actually a review of the PourHouse per se. More of a "be aware and have a backup if this would bother you too." Other than this, the inside was calm, quaint, and mostly chill. (Everyone did turn and look at us when we walked in, which can sometimes be good or bad. lol)

Where to start? Without overstating it, this is one of the best restaurants on the east coast. I've…read morelost count of the number of high end chefs whose meals we have enjoyed around the world and I'm not joking when I say that I can count on one hand the places that I would say are better than Blu. After numerous trips I still can't put my finger on what exactly is done differently at Blu to outperform so many fantastic restaurants. It's as if they have somehow managed the flavors of a Michelin restaurant with plating that isn't so... boring and sterile. Portion sizes are more than adequate, none of that one taste nonsense here. The service is always fantastic, professional and friendly. The owner is occasionally willing to share recipes with you and has never disappointed me with a recommendation. The cocktails? Just "wow". Perhaps what makes this place so fabulous is that they manage to do so well in so many categories. I'll consider that more in depth next time I make a reservation which may just have to be today. Speaking of, if you don't make a reservation, don't be disappointed when you don't have a seat. This isn't a place you can always walk in and sit down. They don't have many tables and it's obvious that they aren't the type of place to sit more people than they can take care of. Take some time, enjoy a drink and one of the best meals you'll have in the area. You won't regret it!

I'm so glad we have this place another chance! The food was delicious and unique. The servers were…read moregreat, but there were still only two servers, so it was slow at times. Not annoyingly so, though. They had live music which had the perfect vibe and was not too loud. I love the hand drawn cocktail menu! Clearly, the owner is very creative.

If you love Salty Turtle, you'll love The Cove even more!…read more The Cove is a cocktail bar/event space that is owned by Salty Turtle. They carry a few of their beers to serve as well as wine and liquor. Ever wish you were having a cocktail at Salty Turtle while your partner was enjoying a beer? Well now you can! Hit up the cove and you can have the best of both worlds with no one compromising. The Cove is a "club" so you'll need to sign up for a membership at the bar before you can enjoy some drinks, but don't worry it's free to join! We enjoy coming here on Wednesday nights to play trivia with friends that is hosted by Meeser Eddie. My favorite drink to sip on when coming here is probably the spicy margarita. It's not on the printed menu, but you ask and your wish shall be granted!On Wednesdays they also offer $15 bottles of Prosecco. Yes you read that right $15 for a BOTTLE of Prosecco. Nothing beats coming to play trivia with friends and sharing a great bottle together. The staff here is always so friendly, it's clean, the service is fast & the cove itself provides excellent vibes. We love the cove & salty turtle so the hardest decision is usually choosing which one to go to... and sometimes we just hit up both!!

My friend and I went in here on a whim when we had a ladies night at Salty Turtle. Prior to this,…read moreI thought this was only an event space. Which it is but it is also open a few days a week, one of which being on Wednesday nights at 6:00pm for trivia. The place is smaller but very cozy. The decor inside is super cute and the drinks are great. We got a tequila drink that looked beautiful and tasted very good. They also have beer and wine. Super cool place to check out and really excited for an upcoming event I am going to at their location too!

This shop is close the water park and public beach parking close to the bridge end of the island…read more It has a good selection of frozen slushie alcohol drinks which my wife really enjoys. The hours are a little weird so you need to either check the hours on the door or expect to find them closed. I think when we were there they were closed M-W. THere is plenty of parking and the drinks bring us back

Beachside on Emerald Isle: A Slice of Paradise!…read more After a day of sun, sand, and pretending I could surf, I stumbled into Beachside and found my new happy place. The frozen margarita? Absolute perfection - like a beachy, boozy kiss from a margarita-loving mermaid. Chef's kiss indeed! Shout out to the beach yoga crew - nothing like a little downward dog at 8am to justify that 5pm margarita. Check out Isle Sol Collective for the yoga schedule with the best teachers around. It's donation-based and just a minute from the west side beach access. Trust me, you'll earn that drink! The locals at the bar? Hilarious. They should start charging for comedy hour - I haven't laughed that hard since sunscreen in the eyes at high noon. And the staff? Pure sunshine wrapped in tank tops and flip-flops. 10/10 - would recommend this spot to anyone looking to end a perfect beach day with a perfect margarita. Cheers, Beachside!

Great service. Love the old bar (rescued) and ambiance fits historic downtown vibes. Nite menu with…read moreupscale snacks. Huge martinis worth the price! Desserts must be shared.

This is a great spot to have a drink and a sweet treat in a very iconic part of downtown swansboro…read more The vibes are immaculate and the service is fast and friendly. The skillets are literally immaculate! The cookie is freshly baked so it did take a few minutes but the wait was totally worth it. Highly recommend. They also serve savory bites, paninis and flatbreads!