If you're looking for a great place to get lunch in New Bern, Lawson's on the Creek is a strong…read moreoption. They're adjoined with the Tryon Palace visitor center right there in downtown New Bern, so likely they're convenient for you. They have a decent, slightly obstructed view of the water but you can walk about 50 feet and be right on it. There is a large private parking lot, so no worries on that either. In general, the sandwiches there are darn good, and the few sides we tried (dill potato salad, and their pasta salad) were excellent. My reuben on marbled rye was straight up delicious, and you order yours based on how much meat you want on it. They use Boar's Head meats here, which while I think sometimes that is overblown, you can count on that level of quality. The thing though is this, it's gonna be a pricey lunch. They are full service, so count on tipping. Their prices for sandwiches are higher than what I'm accustomed to, even with my standards adjusted for the current life of everything be expensive that we live in in 2026. Chalk that up to waterfront dining and high rent I would imagine. In any case, if the sandwich didn't live up to the price, I wouldn't give it a 5. Tasted great, service was excellent, overall a very enjoyable lunch. Would return!

Yummy Reuban sandwiches. We got a bigger or more weight to share and then soups. Everything…read moredelicious, mixed drinks just okay (a little watered down), service was courteous, but food yummy.

We stopped for lunch here on our way home from a beach getaway weekend. The prices were very…read morereasonable, and the food was ready quickly despite the line. There is a lot of seating available outside on picnic tables with umbrellas for shade (there are also tables inside). I got the vegetarian wrap, but in order to make the vegan I did ask for it without the pesto cream cheese, which meant it was rather bland. Unfortunately, the only other potentially vegan option was their beyond burger. However, they didn't carry any vegan cheese or vegan sauces (aside from ketchup), which was disappointing. In the future I think I would get the beyond burger anyway, as it would at the very least have some protein. Everyone else in my party seemed quite happy with their meals, so likely their non-vegan food is great. Their coffee was also pretty good (and they had oat milk & almond milk available as cows milk alternatives). I will say, the marinated cucumbers were fantastic, and again, the prices were great. Just wish that they had at least one menu item which was fully vegan without modifications. Maybe a hummus wrap?

Love how it's a store with homemade jams and candles in addition to the restaurant. The food was…read moreyummy and the service was kind. It's a great place to stop by before or after the beach.

Great experience! Food was fresh, delicious and exactly as ordered. You order first, then sit down…read moreand they bring the food to you. The tables were wiped down right before we sat down. Bathrooms were clean, and the food was delicious. I had a potato soup that was so delicious and thick I could have used a fork to eat it. Staff even came to our table to remove our trays when they saw we were finished. Great experience.

It's a beautiful Saturday afternoon, so I decided to try the newest location of Chicken Salad Chick…read morewhich is only a half mile from my house! I'm glad I placed my to-go order online, because they were slammed. Since this location's grand opening was only 4 days ago & this is their first weekend since opening, I wasn't surprised. All of their food is freshly made and includes a freshness date on the back of packaged containers. I also like the fact they have minimal ingredients which are also included on their to-go containers. As soon as I got home, I devoured their Jalapeño Holly chicken salad! It was delicious with the perfect amount of mild heat. I could have taken it hotter, so even if you only like a little heat, this is a good option. I also ordered their Fancy Nancy chicken salad and pimento cheese, so can't wait to give them a try. Pro Tip: Before visiting, create an account on their website. You'll also earn rewards points for your online orders https://www.chickensaladchick.com/menu/271815 That way before you visit, you can read through their menu, because they have 13 variations of chicken salad as well as sandwiches, salads and soups. They also have a Quick Chick cooler for freshly prepared grab and go items. Not to mention their temping desserts!

Easy in and out parking area…read more Walking in seating was anywhere. The area looks clean and easy to walk around. Great for kids! They also do pickup orders to go just need to call ahead. They have booster seats and high chairs ready. Everyone is super nice and friendly! Service was fast! We got a turkey club, a cheddar burger and my child got chicken tenders. Food came out fast and tasted awesome! The french fries are shoe string and came out perfect! They have lunch specials on the board everyday and choices of dessert! We will be back for sure for breakfast!

mediocre food, slow and servers don't pay attention to you, and the lady with the long white hair…read moreat the front desk is one of the most insufferable and rude people i've ever dealt with.

Locally owned place. Went in with family members for lunch…read more Ordered at the counter. Ordered 2 hamburgers, Italian sub, sausage sub and cheesesteak sub with a couple of orders of fries to split between the 5. All were freshly made. All were good. A nice local place to eat with reasonable prices. Would I eat here again? Yes Would I recommend to family and friends? Definitely

Delicious sandwich. There's a reason why this place has high reviews and until you try it for…read moreyourself it will remain on your list of places to visit. Was in town for a service and helped my aunt out by bringing a load to the dump. On the way back me and my two cousins stopped in for a sandwich. We enjoyed them so much we were trading our second half for someone's other half.

Food is amazing and portions are huge! I can never finish my small plate, I would recommend sharing…read morea small plate. Most places will cover the plate with fries so you have to hunt for the shrimp, not this place. You have to hunt for your fries. Friendly service, We've always ordered to go and never eaten inside.

This was my first trip to "Carolina Girls", and while I had read what I could find about the food,…read moreservice and ambiance, I hope to improve upon reporting so others will have an easier time. First, I will say that the food was good! I have to admit that it was not what I expected, but here is what I found. I ordered a combination of shrimp and flounder, with fries and green beans as sides. See the photo of shrimp and flounder, with fries and green beans! Shrimp were small, about 50ct I estimate. They were lightly battered and very tasty. I expected larger shrimp, but given the light batter and excellent taste, I thoroughly enjoyed the shrimp. The flounder was also lightly battered, and perfectly cooked. It was excellent. Fries are fries, and these were OK. But the real big surprise were the green beans! They were likely the best I've ever had. That leaves hush puppies, and their spread. The hush puppies could have been very good, but were served at just above room temperature. The spread was a butter substitute that was indeed sad. Here is my Professional Tip: Prepare and proudly present your own hush puppy spread. Make it by simply blending real butter and real honey and serve it in reusable stainless steel 2-oz containers. It would be unique, cost minimal, and set the pace for ambiance enhancement. Service was good, but they allowed kitchen staff to sit in the serving area and converse with customers. A little too "homey" for me. Lastly, in regard to ambiance they seem to be finding their "sea legs", as decorations did enhance the feeling of a seafood restaurant. Small improvements could be in changing ceiling light bulbs to a warmer 2700 Kelvin color range, and adding disposable place mats with three utensils, better napkins, and new condiment bottles. I know some may think of these suggestions as nit-picky, but please trust that I want this place to excel.

Definitely try their Dutch Potatoes!! 10/10 !! The staff are very kind as well. Always clean,…read morealways wholesome.

Food is good as always. Had a little hiccup with the wait-list but management immediately fixed the…read moresituation.

Excellent Down Home Grill/Restaurant! Atmosphere and…read moreFriendly Staff. It's great place to relax your mind and feel at home. Food and menu is second to none .

Sorry I've waited so lot try this place. Delicious food and wonderful home feeling. Kind and…read morewelcoming staff of ladies. I had scrambled eggs, home fries, and corn beef hash. Give it a try

A most excellent place to eat, drink, work, relax…read more We both work remotely and sometimes it's nice to get out of the house. Found this little lunch spot and were delightfully surprised to find a patio. And wifi!! The sandos were DELICIOUS! So glad to see draft beer options -- YUM! Some sunshine while we have to keep making a living (aka getting online to do that day job thang). We're already discussing what we'll order next time. I almost hesitate posting this bc I don't want it to become crowded! lol.

Sad to report that I was pretty disappointed in the sandwich that I got. It's the tucker (turkey)…read moreand it had zero flavor. There is a ton of meat in there, but then lettuce and cucumber (which have no flavor) I added mayo, and I think some type of spicy sauce was added ?? Not what I wanted at all. It needed different toppings or sauce. The balsamic drizzle doesn't do much for it. :( There are other sandwich spots around to frequent unfortunately.

Highly recommend! Paula's is one of our favorite places to eat in New Bern. The food, service and…read moreAmbiance are amazing!

Service and food is always good atmosphere is beautiful, but just a nice place to eatread more