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    2.6 (61 reviews)
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    Jess M.

    Pretty cool place with a lot of seating. They have a bar counter made completely into a long fish aquarium! Service was friendly though very slow for a Saturday afternoon. They were completely out of lobster and oysters unfortunately. We did opt for the seafood nachos (which were pretty good with the fried pita corners) and the mozzarella cheeseburger with mozzarella cheese sticks AND then even more mozzarella! For some average all- American bar/diner food, this is pretty good.

    George D.

    We stopped in here for the first time. We wanted to check it out. I didn't realize it was a sports bar and it was crowded and very noisy with all of the TVs showing a game. We both chose the seafood combo of fried shrimp and scallops. My wife Kathey chose the red potatoes and a salad for her sides while I went with the fries and some coleslaw. The food was ok as was the service considering how busy it was. Not sure if we will return but for sure it won't be on a Sunday game day.

    Alligator Bites
    Brian S.

    I come here often. I mostly get their alligator bites and beer. But I have had their steak and raw oysters. I don't ever have a problem with service here. The ladies are attractive and nice. The place always smells clean. The only complaint is the extreme prices of their steaks. I will continue coming here though!

    Crab Cake Sandwich
    J J.

    I loved the dress up (both staff and decorations) for the season. Our waitress was attentive and cordial. Our food was kinda meh. The best dish was the seafood nachos. The crab and seafood chowder was kinda bland but passable. Crab cake sandwich was fun with the legs sticking out making for an authentic experience, but the rest of it was just a leaf of lettuce, a sliced tomato, and white bread thrown in a toaster. Cajun linguine was terrible. Not Cajun at all, just a garlic sauce and a little black pepper. Way overpriced ($24). Seafood Nachos - 4 / 5 Chowder - 3.5 / 5 Crab Cake Sandwich - 3.25 / 5 "Cajun" Linguine with shrimp - 1.75 / 5 Decorations and service - 4 / 5 Tap Selection - 3.75 / 5 Overall - 3.25 / 5

    Fish Tank bar.
    Aymee V.

    The hubs and I came for a drink and a couple of appetizers. The drinks were great.we had the fried green beans which were fresh and not greasy. The clam chowder we ordered tasted okay but the texture was a bit mushy ( like the potatoes broke down inside the chowder due to overcooking) . Finally, we ordered the crab cakes and while they did have a pleasant taste, they were incredibly overcooked. The corn that was served as a side was also delicious but a bit overcooked. We will be back and try some more of their food. *end note The bar, which doubles as a fishtank is fun and the crabby salt shakers are a fun addition.

    Scott W.

    My daughter wanted to come here. She lives in New Bern and has yet to come. We went in and she wanted to sot at the bar. The bar is so cool, its a huge fish-tank. I tried a few of their local beers who's names i forget but they were house beers and very good. For dinner, we started with the alligator bites which were fried perfectly amd served with a nice dipping sauce. We then split the Whydah Galley steampot which was oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, snow crab and king crab for $60 plus they charge you $5 to share a plate. Everything was outstanding Except, the shrimp weren't clean there are so many that you are cleaning shrimp poop for some time. Other than that, this was a great time

    Susan F.

    Sandra is the best! Very friendly and professional! They have live music Friday & Saturday nights.

    Oysters Rockefeller
    Foo Dee A.

    Wanted to try a different restaurant but for the second time they were packed at 515 so I went down.the street to here. Again the service was pleasant and the martini was good. The oysters (were blah but one was off. I had high hopes for the red snapper plain but hopefully cooked well but it was like eating chalk. Mac and cheese was good kinda like Panera the collards were ok too. Two things 1) the app and dinner came at the same time 2) something probably an oyster made me run to my hotel to use the loo.

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    Everything needs improvement especially the service. If you can't handle all you can eat customers DO NOT ADVERTISE IT

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    Food was ok, service was very slow our poor server seemed alone in a 3/4 full restaurant. Overall the place needed a good cleaning.

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    3 years ago

    Fish Tacos were incredible!! Next time I'm in New Bern, I'll definitely return. Wait staff was courteous and helpful also.

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    I used to love the crab dip, but they changed the pita chips and they are terrible. Definitely won't order again.

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    Pirate's Cove has a great atmosphere and excellent service. The food is consistent and delicious.

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    Don't waste your time or money on this place. Well below average food and even worse service

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    I dined for lunch at Cypress Hall in Downtown New Bern. The decor is great. I liked the exposed…read morebrick and high ceilings in the historic building. It also feels modern. One half feels historic and the other half feels modern with the artwork, mirrors, and finishes. The lighting is dim but you can still read the menu. It wasn't busy while I was there but quiet enough I couldn't hear other conversations. Initially the host wanted to seat me at the bar but when I declined, gave me a seat near the open kitchen. My waitress was friendly and helped me select the strawberry blonde to go with the strawberry salad. This was smaller than expected and just one or two strawberries. There was a little too much dressing for my taste as I forgot to order it on the side. I did like how the flavors came together. I also had the chocolate torte which was rich and decadent. I left here a little squeamish from what I witnessed. After all, I was seated at a booth table with a full view of the open kitchen. I noticed the food runner repeatedly touching his nose then the plates of food. I watched him reset a table and was touching the silverware by the tines, the part that goes in your mouth, rather than the handles. I'm not sure if the hands had been washed when he added by hand garnish to my dessert. I immediately removed the garnish but should have returned the dish to get it remade. Also, a table of six was seated then left a few minutes later and the glasses and silverware were not replaced while I was there, leaving me to assume they were not replaced for the next guests. I also noticed the restaurant had many cameras, so these hygiene lapses were likely recorded. For an upscale spot, these hygiene issues were disappointing. I truly enjoyed the flavors and the atmosphere, and I would be happy to return in the future if I could be confident that basic hygiene and service protocols were being strictly followed. I'd particularly love to come back and try the strawberry cake next time.

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    Dining area and bar.

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