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    The Chelsea

    4.2 (458 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Jenn D.

    Made a reservation for Saturday night while in town for a girl's weekend. We arrived a little early and were seated pretty promptly. The menu had a lot to offer. I chose the flank steak and added truffle butter. The meal was good, but not super impressive. Maybe I had higher expectations. The mashed potatoes were heavily salted and I am not salt sensitive. The truffle butter was just okay. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I really enjoyed the charm of this restaurant. Old school vibes with classy touches.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was attentive. My friend received a complimentary dessert since we were celebrating her 50th birthday and she chose the banana cake. It was honestly not good at all.

    braised short rib + roasted beet salad
    Tina L.

    Wasn't too excited to eat New American, but the Chelsea proved me wrong! My partner and I came in close to opening, and we were the second ones there. We were promptly seated and quickly got our drinks. I got the basil breeze and she got the blueberry fields. Both were good, but the basil one was DELICIOUS and super refreshing! For appetizers, we got the seared tuna, fried green tomatoes, and the crab beignets. I was honestly impressed by all 3, but I liked the crab beignets the most while she enjoyed the green tomatoes the best. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Waited a bit for our entrees as the restaurant had filled up, but the atmosphere was cute and we didn't mind.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We shared the roasted beet salad w/ salmon + the braised short rib. The beet salad was great but there's not much you can do to make it unique. On the other hand, I was very pleasantly surprised by the short rib. The Brussel sprouts were great, the grits were super creamy, the fried onion was yummy to pick off, and the short rib itself was extremely tender! I don't typically care too much for short ribs, but I liked how the texture was great without being super fatty. Great food and experience, I'm excited to come back to try other dishes!

    Bleu Chip Dip
    Tracey S.

    Highly disappointed in the To Go order of blue cheese dip and chips. It cost way too much at $11 for something that looks like someone's leftovers! The dip was barely half of that one section of the tray. Not impressed and will not be ordering again!

    Angela Y.

    Changing rating to 3.75/5. Owner cared enough to find out the true details of what happened and what didn't meet expectations.

    Salad with grilled chicken
    Suzanne S.

    The food was delicious! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere was relaxed yet sophisticated.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was amazing. Free birthday dessert was generous! Thank you!

    Caesar salad with calamari
    Reuben G.

    About 2 oclock we came in for lunch. Seated right away. Menu selection was nice. We both got the Caesar salad with calamari which was very good and exactly what you expect. Our server was very nice and not bothersome. The place started filling up around 3. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Old school ambiance with that tile floor![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We'll be back.

    Kids Chicken Tenders and fries

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    The Chelsea never fails to provide fantastic food and service. A unique and ever changing menu, it's always delicious.

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    Great food with the best service in New Bern One of our favorite stops on our travels.

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    Great service, lunch serving shrimp and grits was a delicious generous portion, enough left over for supper tonight!

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    Beautiful building, in a great section of downtown. The food was excellent and served quick even with a large party.

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    Delicious! The brown butter barbecue chicken was the bomb! Enjoyed the fried green tomatoes. Omg the grits. Creamy like butter!

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    The food and the service here is always top notch! My husband and both love this place!

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    Food and ambiance were great. Tight seating at bar but worked out ok after staying a while. Would definitely go back again.

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    Cypress Hall

    Cypress Hall

    4.4
    (245 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Cypress Hall restaurant located in New Bern, North Carolina offers a fantastic selection of…read moredelicious meals. My wife had an incredible bowl of Gazpacho and a margarita pizza and I had spectacular burger and fries. The staff took excellent care of us with professional, kind and respectful service. The restaurant has a beautiful upscale interior with rich design features. I simply make you feel good. Pay them a visit, you will be glad you did. Bon Appetite.

    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.

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    Oysters with peach mignonette
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    Persimmons Waterfront Restaurant

    3.6
    (649 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    1st time here tonight 7/4/26. We arrived at 630 pm and was greeted by a young lady and gentleman at…read morehostess stand who were professional and fully understanding. (Note give option of in or out we originally said in and changed our minds after walking around) they handle it above perfection! Our waitress Ridley M was super sweet comforting and understanding she was a 15/10 loved her personality and more!! Now side note this is a Major seafood restaurant (which yes I knew). I choose it for that reason as it was to celebrate not just the 4th but also my hubby who LOVES seafood. I do as well but I am highly allergic as in anaphylactic type allergic to ALL types. Ridley made sure the kitchen knew and the kitchen handled it 100000% I had NO ISSUES at all. I enjoyed my food beyond belief as did my husband! The atmosphere was on point the staff was above point frankly and the food yeah we will be back!!! Hubby got the fish and chips and I got the pork chop with asparagus instead of Brussels. Most amazing "date night" ever!!! Both of us are stuffed but not feeling heavy like. I honestly would give this place a 15/10 like on point 100%! To all on board... Thank you for all you hard work to make our night magically beautiful (and safe). Forever in our hearts!!!

    My small group wanted to eat waterside, so we went to Persimmons for lunch. We were quickly seated…read moreupstairs with picturesque views of the water. Our server Ridley, came to the table promptly, answered our questions and took our orders. Our drinks came quickly and were always full. The food arrived soon after our orders were placed. The presentation of our meals was terrific. Three diners in our party ordered the Fish Tacos and one got the Fish and Chips. It would be an understatement to say the servings were seriously generous. The fish & chips came 3 large fried fish filets and a heaping of seasoned fries. The taco orders each had 3 full vs mini sized soft tacos overflowing with fish filets...the fish was legit spilling out over both ends of the tacos! The fish was lightly battered, nicely seasoned and fried to perfection. The quantity of the food was so generous, only one of us could finish our meal!! On our way out, we stopped and spoke with the manager Kelsey. She is the spirit behind the "the new and improved" Persimmon's ethos. She took no credit for the changes or improvements and instead placed our exemplary experience squarely at the feet of her employees! It's obvious she's a wonderful, caring leader of the Persimmon's team. Cheers to Kelsey, Ridley and the Persimmon's crew!

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    Mj's Raw Bar and Grille

    Mj's Raw Bar and Grille

    4.2
    (589 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Love this place. Come here every time we are in town and want a delicious, casual dinner. Staff is…read morealways great! Fun bartender, owner is super cool. Fresh and delicious every time!

    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.

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    Cute bar area
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    Crab dip is a must! Lol
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