Love this place, the food is absolutely amazing. I love the buffet, you get to try so many wonderful dishes. One reason I drive all the way to New Bern read more

Bay Leaf had us in love with the first aroma of food that found its way to our noses and mouths. Hadn't had Indian in a while. Having dinner at Bay Leaf on Friday sent us on a lovely dinner adventure. We shared everything we ordered. Had the Vegetable Pakora for an appetizer. Onions, broccoli, and cauliflower. Wish it had a little more variety, but we enjoyed it and the sauces, like the Tamarind, went with it nicely! Ordered a bottle of the J. Lohr Cab. Smooth, medium-bodied, really good red, which went well with our entree choices. Garlic Naan. Chicken Tikka Massala. Lamb Vindaloo (with potatoes in the gravy). Basmati rice that was refilled. Our waters were replenished before they could even be depleted halfway and the service was splendid. Highly professional, yet very friendly. Beautifully done. I can taste it again now as I write about it. If you're in the mood for a little adventure for your taste buds, while you're in New Bern, definitely check out Bay Leaf. So glad our host recommended it. read more

I have to preface this review by noting that as someone who has lived in New York City, eaten Indian food across the country, and who makes their own paneer at home, I have unusually high standards for Indian Food. My husband and I stopped and had lunch here on our way to Atlantic Beach. We both love Indian food, so when we found Bay Leaf on yelp and realized that it wasn't too far out of the way, we decided we had to try it out. The service was outstanding--all of the servers, as well as the owner, were extremely friendly and made us feel very welcome. The lunch buffet was solid, and had a large selection of dishes for a reasonable price ($9.99). I really liked the fact that they had samosas because you normally only find them offered a la carte. However, as with most Indian buffets, the food was a bit underspiced to accomodate a wide variety of palettes. That being said, I'd definitely visit again on my next trip to the Crystal Coast. I'd like to go for dinner because I imagine it would be on point! read more

Visiting a friend. The BEST decision ever was to come here for dinner. I'm an Indian food fanatic. I like spicy. Indian spicy. I asked for it "Indian spicy," they questioned to make sure I knew I wanted it spicy. We settled on "hot" and I was not disappointed. Our table shared Lamb Vindaloo, Lamb Rogan Josh and Chicken Saag. Best Indian food ever. Do yourself a favor and come here. Great atmosphere. Intimate seating. Fair prices. read more

Bay Leaf - Chicken Saag - Indian Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

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I really had not eaten Indian food enough to know what to expect. The wait staff was very helpful with helping me decide on the dish. She made sure we understood the levels for spice with the dishes. I chose medium and enjoyed it. I love spicy food and will move up to the next level on my next visit. I chose the entree with Mahi Mahi. It was delicious!! My wife had a chicken dish that she enjoyed. One of our dining partners had a lamb dish. I was fortunate enough to get a taste. Fantastic!! Very good food. Very reasonably priced. Wait staff does a great job. Definitely a place to recommend. read more

Bay leaf is a must when in New Bern. The food is delicious. They will adjust the spice level so everyone in the family will enjoy. They have a wide variety of options including vegetarian and gluten free. The serving sizes are generous. We had tons of left overs. The customer service is TOP NOTCH. They walked my take out order several blocks to my car in the dark and pouring rain!!! I will eat in the restaurant next time I'm in town. They are wonderful. New Bern does not have many choices in restaurants. Bay leaf is a must. read more

I hate to even give this place one star. I didn't even eat. Waited some time to be seated (I was alone.) Was finally seated at a two top and given water and a menu. Waited for some time and was then asked to move to another table so they could use the two top and another table to seat a larger party. Continued to wait. That party seated, given waters, menus. Waited longer. 2 more parties seated over a period of some time. Watched as the first party seated had waters refilled, etc. Still waiting. I finally left before I starved to death. Smelled delicious. Napkins were looking tasty. Wasn't impressed. May go back when I am not hungry and have LOTS of time. MAYBE. Their water was good. And free. Never even got to order a drink. Oh well. Was cheap. Lol! read more

As soon as you walk into the restaurant you are immersed with wonderful, almost exotic, smells. And so my mouth began to water. We had the paneer pakora (indian cheese), it was bland but comes with dipping sauces. The entrees are designed for sharing (like P.F. Changs) and we had Chicken Tikka Masala and the Mango Chicken. Both were fantastic and full of flavor. Service was great. Water glass never empty. This might just be my new favorite. read more

IMPORTANT; Before I begin my review, if you have a nut allergy, make sure to tell them beforehand. I can't say if EVERYTHING has nuts in it, but in my experience most of the stuff I have eaten there does. This is me and the girlfriends favorite restaurant in town. We go there all the time, to the point that the lady in charge practically knows our names by heart. This place has a lunch buffet that is a little on the smaller side of things selection wise, but everything that is up there is consistently mouth-wateringly delicious. Try the butter chicken and if you want dessert, don't miss the mango custard with fruit. Just don't be surprised to see raisins and some kind of nuts in your main entree. It sounds weird, but it genuinely makes everything taste amazing. I don't know how. It is probably magic. read more

I am going with 3 because it may be much better at dinner. It was a 2 star experience for me. I was here for lunch buffet. The wait staff was friendly and attentive. I had korma, chicken tikka, some deep fried veggies...etc. the flavors were good. It was clean and well decorated. The temperature of the food (not spice, physical temperature) was room temperature. The naan was stale. The rice had textural issues--maybe reheated? Slightly undercooked. Not fluffy--very separate, individual pieces sort of mouth feel. read more

Great tasting food with one exception; the kids selection is limited to chicken nuggets. Over all the service was great! Very friendly. Most dinner meals were $14.99 plus to start. Probably will not go back. read more

The food is absolutely amazing. It is always delicious and served perfectly. I always get the beef saag and it is very good! My husband gets B4 ( everything has a number) and he says it is so good and has just the right amount of heat. . The service is just okay and that keeps us from going there more often. They are not going to be overly friendly and check on you to see how everything is tasting or if you want a glass of wine. It is minimal and adequate, but absolutely not anything more than that. It can almost feel rude. If you are hungry and want good food, but not to sit around a table and socialize for an hour or so, this is your place. The food outweighs the service though which keeps us returning. read more

Delicious! We really enjoy the weekend buffet. I love that I am able to try new things here and I haven't yet had a dish I didn't like.

Amazon restaurant. As an Indian man who grew up on Indian food this out-striped my wildest expectations. The Chicken 65 Kaas was to die for and the samosa were immaculate. Definitely come here if in you're in New Bern. read more

Bay Leaf - Chicken 65 Kaas...AMAZING - Indian Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

Holy butter chicken!!! Seriously order it and you wont be dissapointed. It was one of the best things I've ever eaten. Will definitely be back for our next date night! read more

Ive eaten here on to many occasions to count. Since leaving Queens NY I needed an Indian restaurant that took me back to my home. Me and my wife have never been disappointed with the food. During this Covid 19 outbreak there cc machine is broken, Ive ordered twice, three weeks apart, and the machine was down on both occasions. With cash being tighter than usual I had to cancel my order. I would think 3 weeks is plenty of time to get a cc machine fixed. I cant even imagine how much business they have lost because of this, or maybe it's because they don't want to pay cc fees during this time of crisis. Regardless, im venting because this really put a capper on an already miserable day. read more

Great service and food. Wait time to sit was minimal. Time getting food out was over an hour. Would prefer the bread be served ahead of the meal. Waiter was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. It was our first time trying this type of food. Appetizers were slow coming out but they were very good. Seemed to be a clean place. Good location allows you to walk around after your meal. read more

Bay Leaf never disappoints! Friendly atmosphere and the food is a constant delicious! My husband and I are always deliciously happy to eat @ Bay Leaf! read more

Have you eaten here? No you haven't, because you're reading this review. Anyone who's eaten here knows it's delicious. Eat here for a nice dinner. read more

We got a very poor customer service. They forgot to put in our order and we ended up waiting for about 2 hours. Food was good. However, they refused to give us any compensation for the mistake that they did. We barely got an apology and had other table around us come, eat leave and repeat. That was very disrespectful. read more

The lunch buffet is a good deal with a decent selection. The food itself is also good but definitely adjusted to the typical American taste buds. It definitely has an authentic Indian background but is a bit watered down flavor wise compared to the Indian food that I know and love. read more

We had a wonderful dinner and all our entrees were delicious!!! Everyone was very friendly and even though we had to wait a little it was well worth the wait!! I highly recommend it!! read more

The first time we went to the restaurant it was an hour before closing and we had driven from out of town to have Indian food only to be told the restaurant is closed. I said your door and your website say an hour later but they said no we are closed, so we went elsewhere. Next time we ordered food to go and the women presumably the owner was soooo rude. She was rude when my husband went in to pick up the food and was far from friendly or appreciative of our business. He had tandoori chicken and only got 4 tiny pieces!! They were two tiny legs and two tiny thighs more like sparrows legs is was appalling so stingy but my curry tased good which is why I gave them a star. Last time we went to the restaurant to give it another shot as we both love Indian food, my husband had lamb byriani and although it tasted ok was in a small not much bigger than a cereal bowl. Having eaten in numerous Indian restaurants over the years it normally comes in a big mound on a plate after all it is mainly rice, I know because I make it at home sometimes. The naan bread is NOT proper naan bread which is puffy and crispy, theirs is so thin like a tortilla far from authentic. My curry was decent but came with a tiny side plate of rice. My husband asked for more rice as there was nowhere near enough on the plate and they charged us another $3.99 for another small plate. That was shocking!! I have never ever been charged for extra rice ever! Basmati rice at retail is $1 a pound so even if they served a 4oz uncooked portion which their serving is more like 2oz the price of the rice is 25c x 3 for normal restaurant mark up that 75c and they are charging $4!!!! Shame on them! Then they added extra for paying by debit card which is equivalent to cash as they are not charged any fees. Even though it was over an hour before closing out came the mop and bucket and they started closing up and we hadn't even finished. Then to top it all off they have a big board outside telling you how much prices have increased the cost of chicken per pound the cost of oil per ounce, and several other examples.. I mean who on earth does that it's shameful. It's sad there isn't another Indian in new bern because they would close down in a heartbeat but at the moment they have no competition but I hope one day there is as they need a serious attitude change and need to stop taking advantage of the locals trying to support a local business and ripping visitors off with their overpriced tiny portion food. read more

We were visiting from Connecticut and had our two dogs with us, so we were happy about the dog-friendly outdoor seating. The service was warm and attentive and the food was delicious, only wish we lived in NC so we could visit more often!!! read more

Bay Leaf has the BEST Indian food. I'm so glad they've kept up doing take out during the pandemic- we go like once a week! Really great food, generous portions, and the staff is lovely. read more

$9.99 for lunch buffett with fresh naan, chicken tikka, and six different chutneys. So many more choices, I ran out of room before trying them all. Service was attentive and personal, better than some more expensive places in town. Great choice for a lunch stop; I will be back for dinner soon. read more

Bay Leaf - Lunchtime! - Indian Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

Has 4 dishes plus vegetable pakora available on buffet. That's a nice amount of vegetarian choices! Enjoyed my meal. Will be back. read more

Bay Leaf - Buffet: korma and saag paneer. Both are tasty! - Indian Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

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Food is amazing, but the service needs some help. There is 1 server in the whole restaurant. 2 helpers, but they are not allowed to do anything but give water or clear a table.. This makes it a bit difficult with a full restaurant to get anything done. Other then that, food/flavorize I highly recommend it read more

Bay Leaf - Channa saag - Indian Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

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Best Indian food in the region. Very tasty with a nice atmosphere. My wife and I love driving up here for a romantic dinner. All of the vegetable plates are fresh and delicious. I definitely will come back again. read more

So if not for the rude lady who apparently may be the manager....idk?? It would've been a nice dinner. My wife's order came out and it was not what she ordered. This lady adamantly claimed we were wrong and literally was over the top rude.....absolute zero courtesy to us as a customer. Rather than apologize for the misunderstanding she became upset and pushed an incorrect order to us. It was uncomfortable to say the least. We are here on vacation and it was our first time here (based on positive reviews) but WOW. I live near NYC and we know a good restaurants and good service. Food was ok, for what's available in NC but the experience ruined the evening. Not to mention no masks on servers and guests....packed inside at full capacity and people within an arms length of your table. The temperature in the restaurant was probably 80 degrees, not kidding. I would definitely not recommend this restaurant as the service was extremely poor and the COVID protocols are not being followed. As a visitor to New Bern I know it's not a reflection of the town. It's a BAD restaurant with BAD service. read more

I was in New Bern on business with a co-worker. I never had Indian food but my colleague has many times. We gave it a try and I'm so glad we did! We had vegetable samosa, meat samosa, rosemary naan, garlic and cheese naan, chicken tikka masala, and beef roganjosh. Everything was so delicious I couldn't stop eating! You know like a kitten that eats and eats and doesn't know when to stop then gets sick!!! That's kinda how it was! I was full but the food was so wonderful...! The service was amazing. The waiter was incredibly nice and very accommodating. He was so patient with us as I never had the food and didn't know what to order. He checked back with us frequently (but not in an annoying way) to make sure we were pleased. I know I gained some Lbs from that dinner! He gave us gulab jamun to try at the end of dinner...I could not be rude so I tried a bite. Very good, very different. The Bay Leaf set a high standard because now when I go to try another Indian restaurant, I hope they can measure up! read more

The wait is always long. But the food is always amazing. Eat here. But know you must exercise patience.

The lamb was really good and the cheese garlic naan amazing. Just had to wait over an hour for our food :(

Visiting this place wasn't a pleasant experience for me and my friends. We were super tired after 100 miles of Bike riding for a fundraising event in that town. We planned to carb load with Indian food as we had to ride the next day as well. We went to this restaurant hungry and tired , the middle aged Indian women pour us water it was more like throwing the water on us. I thought she must be having a bad day, but it did not stop she was mad at us for no reason, first she rolled her eyes if we ask any generic questions. She answered so rude to me when i asked to recommend us a non veg dish. I can sense the staff is not happy working with her because everyone looked frustrated. We wanted to just walk out after such an embarrassing experience but we were too hungry and that was the only Indian restaurant there. Later food arrived after 45min and it wasn't worth the wait. Overall this was the worst experience i ever had till date. Sad to see people in service industry treating their customers this bad. read more

Literally waited 2 hours just to get my food. Most definitely didn't even get what I ordered.

One of our favorites in eastern NC. The lunch buffet is amazing and dinner menu is great for a date night !

Was back home for a weekend a couple weeks ago and was stoked to hear that New Bern had an Indian restaurant now (I live in Los Angeles and eat at lots of Indian restaurants in LA). I was encouraged to go for the buffet, but I ordered three dishes off of the menu to take home for my Dad and I. Two vegetarian dishes and one chicken dish. The Navrattan Korma was creamy and delicious - as good as I've had in NYC or Los Angeles. If Korma cream sauces are your thing, this is recommended. The Saag Paneer was very good. I judge an Indian restaurant on their Saag Paneer. It is a simple dish and has to be done right (likewise, I judge an American restaurant on their mashed potatoes - simple dish, but surprising how many restaurant miss the mark). I would have liked it just a touch creamier, but it was fragrant and delicious. Very good. My Dad had the Chicken Jalfrezi and he really enjoyed it. I had asked for mild to medium spicy, and he thought it was slightly too spicy, but very good. Overall, very good Indian food. Better than many of the Indian restaurants I've eaten at across the country. read more

The food deserves 5 stars, but I'm only rating as a 3 because the overall customer service is just not friendly at all. They may not mean to come across as rude, but they certainly do. The food is phenomenal....tastes as good as homemade from Mom's house in India. It's quiet, the prices are great, the buffet is fantastic with a lot of variety..always fresh and piping hot. Zero complaints on the food....they just need to be a bit friendlier :) read more

My husband and i come here to eat on Saturdays only because we both can't make it to their weekday buffet hours which is from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. When we do come for their Saturday lunch buffet, i usually get Tikka masala with basmati rice and naan. My husband gets his favorite tandoori chicken with basmati rice and naan as well. They have a good amount of variety to choose from as well as a few select dessert that are delicious. My favorite is the mango pudding with fruit. The dessert is a nice finish to my meal and it tastes like mango necture with fruits inside. Delicious!! Service wise, the employees there and i believe the owner is very approchable, polite, and attentive. Excellent customer service. I recommend coming here if your just craving something new or for some indian food. The setting is also nice for a date with someone special or with a friend. Its just a nice place to eat. Highly recommend. The only thing i'm not to fond of is the dinner price after lunch buffet hours. The food is pretty pricey if its something you would like yo eat after work on the weekdays. Overall, if your going to go here, lunch buffet is the best in my opinion. read more

I've never been to an Indian food place before but may I say that they set the bar very high it was very delicious and flavorful the samosas were crispy and flaky and full of meat and the sauces that came with it were amazing together I had the lamb curry which was very tender and moist and my wife had the butter chicken which she has been craving for years and she said it was the best she's ever had. The wait was about an hour but granted it was Valentine's Day and very busy. I had a great experience and will be back. read more