Awesome food! My wife and I discovered this place on Yelp. The food did take some time to hit the table, but for the quality, it was well worth the wait. The staff was is a mix of everything New Bern has to offer, as far as being racially diverse and nice. Excellent food, atmosphere, and reasonable prices. Definitely a no brainer on eating here again. read more

This place is a well hidden gem nestled back from the street. The lunch buffet is both a great deal and the food is amazing. We sat down with a party of 4 to experience some amazingly tasty food. The food was so good they ran out and had to run to a store to get more ingredients. Well worth the wait. The naan bread was served fresh from the oven and complemented the food perfectly. Don't wait to come to this place you will be glad you came read more

SO delicious. The staff is extremely friendly and the food is amazing. It is our favorite restaurant. it does get pricey pretty quickly, but you don't need to order toms of things because the sauces and rice are to die for. We always have leftovers. The dishes are set up to be easy to share. read more

Bay Leaf - shrimp curry and a vegetarian dish ( i can't remember the name) and rosemary naan. we shared our dishes and had plenty to take home. - Indian Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

Eating at Bayleaf is an experience to enjoy with friends. The food is consistently good and Ruby always has the best menu suggestions.

This was my first visit and It was an enjoyable experience. The restaurant is clean and comfortable. My visit was during lunch so the buffet was on the menu and it did not disappoint with a price to match. I will return at my next opportunity. read more

One of the worst Indian restaurants I have eaten in my wife and myself got sick after eating the food I think they are using stale meat some needs to inform the health dept they need to be there inspected pl be careful we are never going there again. read more

Friends and I eat here several times a year and the food is consistently good. I like that I can order to my heat preference (7) and the chef gets it right! The service is good most of the time but when they are really busy you can expect to wait a while for your food. Recommend the tikka masala, chicken sharma, coconut chicken, tandor chicken is also good. The naan is excellent. Beer is ice cold. Bay Leaf is a favorite of mine. ENJOY!! read more

My husband and I looove Indian food! We went here for the hopes of amazing chicken Korma. The korma was far from the creamy sauce that should be in Korma. The chicken was sparse. The korma was very greasy and oily, no cream at all. Was not a fan at all. read more

My favourite restaurant in al USA. I got to love all the staff too. Dave read more

I don't know what five stars would look like for a buffet, but since it was a small buffet...with only a couple of entrees...I couldn't give it a five. The restaurant is small and cosy. The service was good and the food tasty and plentiful. We enjoyed our lunch and put Bay Leaf on our do-over list. We'll be dining there again. It's nice to have an Indian restaurant in New Bern. read more

We'd chanced upon the Bay Leaf Restaurant when looking for something "special". Not that familiar with Indian cuisine, but liking it, we had our dinner with them. Beer and wine was available. As we were eating, on the drive home and later that night we continued to voice how delicious our food was. Next time was for lunch with the buffet. Oh my! So good. And then again on our trips to NB we'd arrange our stops so that we'd be able to lunch with Bay Leaf. Recently, we introduced a friend who eats vegan to Bay Leaf. Wow! The attention we were accorded and the professional behavior of the wait staff coupled with the food... :) We've met the owners during our meals and they are a cut above. These are good people. This is an excellent restaurant. read more

My husband and I go to New Bern a couple times a year to visit family. They introduced us to Bay Leaf and we've never missed a chance to eat there since. ..every time we are in the area we make certain we go for lunch or dinner. Everything they serve is delicious and the staff is very friendly. Chicken 65 is delicious and the Korma is perfect.. the basmati rice is so good you can eat it plain.... the portions are generous...We always leave full to the gills. Prepare yourself for a food coma! read more

Great food, great value and great with kids. We went with our three kids all under five and the staff was so helpful. Our whole family loved the food. The variety of the lunch buffet was varied and all tasted really good. If we're every back in New Bern we will make it a point to eat here again. read more

This is a little gem of a restaurant tucked away in downtown New Bern. We have been 3 times or so and each visit has been greeted with smiling faces and great customer service. Upon each visit, at least one of use orders the Chicken Tikka Masala ($14.99) and the garlic cheese naan ($2.99). Chicken Jalfezi ($16.99) is another common dish for us. We have tried the mango desserts and all have been wonderful. Dirty plates are quickly removed from the table and glasses are never empty. I would definitely recommend if you're in the mood for Indian and have a little extra cash! read more

The menu was amazing. The food was delicious. The atmosphere was exceptional. The service was friendly and fast. The spice was spicy in just that perfect way. If you're craving Indian food in the New Bern area, this is the place to go! read more

I went in for the lunch buffet. Every item on the buffet was very tasty. It's the best way to taste multiple dishes for one price. The mango pudding was very good and refreshing. The masala chai tea was delicious. Loved it, will definitely go again. read more

This is an excellent place to have authentic indian cuisine. I love the beef byriani and my fiance always gets the beef curry. Both dishes are so delicious I haven't even wanted to try anything else. We did try the lunch buffet one afternoon and we're a little dissapointed after having their dinner. It was okay but not as good as ordering off the menu. read more

Tried Bay Leaf based on Yelp reviews while visiting New Bern. Honestly, I was skeptical, as we live in Raleigh with no shortage of awesome Indian restaurants. Bay Leaf is small, but well staffed & the personal attention we received was top notch. Serviced is slow, but well worth the wait! Have a beer, relax. You can tell the food is freshly prepared, as you order. It has not been siting around for 2 hours waiting for you to arrive. We had saag paneer, butter chicken & garlic/ cheese naan. Each dish had a depth of flavor we have not found in any Raleigh restaurant. Prices were on par for other downtown New Bern establishments, and we felt the quality of the food was well worth the price. Now, I'm sad Bay Leaf is 2 hours from home! Awesome restaurant, great night out. read more

All I can say is the staff is always nice, professional and most importantly make you feel welcomed and like family. The food is awesome, our server recommended our dishes and they were outstanding. Perfectly prepared and I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone. Great place. read more

The Tandoori chicken is incredible, great atmosphere friendly staff. This is one of my favorite restaurants

I've never been crazy about Thai food, so I was always reluctant to try Indian cuisine. I guess I assumed that it was very similar, however today I was feeling particularly adventurous. Fortunately, I was quite mistaken. Today I visited Bay Leaf and was promptly greeted and seated. I found several items on the buffet quite appealing and ended up eating 2 and a half plates of food. As I paid, I met Ruby - the owner. She was very friendly, thanked me for my patronage, and wished me well. The only thing I could suggest is making the buffet a little bigger(more options) and maybe helping ignorant indian-food-noobs how/what to eat. I found myself trying to watch the other customers to see what they were getting and how they were preparing their plate. I will be returning to give them repeat business. This little restaurant was a pleasant surprise and has allowed me to expand my culinary options. read more

The food is fantastic. We just moved here from California and are used to having super Indian food choices and Bay Leaf is lovely. However I will say they could be a little more timely. Last week we ran in to some friends upon entering and they had been waiting 1 1/2 hour since they ordered... Now I enjoy chatting and visiting so if we are out with friends that might be OK but if I'm really hungry like I was that night....Not okay so we left and will go back another time. Long wait times apparently common here so I guess I have to improve my patience because the food is worth it. read more

Was my first time going to this restaurant with my husband and we can both say it was an all around good experience. The food was amazingly tasty, full of flavor, fresh and came out in a timely manner. The customer service was good as well, our waiter was very polite and helped us with the menu and was very accommodating to our needs. Not mention the place was very clean and cozy! Needless to say we will definitely be coming back and telling our friends and fam about this establishment! read more

We don't live in New Bern but we have eaten here 3 times over the years. The food is excellent but the service is atrocious. We arrived at the restaurant about 5:40 p.m. and it was at least 10-15 minutes before anyone came to take our order. It took another 50 minutes for the main course to arrive. The service issue has happened before. Just be forwarned. read more

It's hard to find Indian food at this quality. The buffet is the best value and a good way to try it out if it's your first time. Some people say the service is lackluster or a bad experience but it has never been the case for me. They are always polite and get you what you need. read more

I did not think I'd find good Indian food in small town NC. It was pretty good and high quality. I will definitely go back next time I'm there. read more

I've been to a good number of Indian restaurants around the east coast and this one is very tasty. If you are in the New Burn area and craving some curry or a decent indian cuisine, definitely check this place out! read more

Oh my goodness, the best place to eat! If you love be the spices and textures of Indian food this is the place to dine. The lunch buffet is varied and a delightful serve yourself. Dinner has a calm ambiance with servers quietly meeting your request with quiet efficiency. Overall the experience is delightful. read more

My wife and absolutely love this place, it's our favorite date night restaurant. We've been there so many times that most of the staff recognize us immediately which is one of our favorite aspects. The waiters and hostess provide excellent customer service and conversation; providing enough to make the night enjoyable. If you're an adventurous eater or you a lover of Indian food, then you won't find a single item on the menu that is anything short of amazing. read more

Delicious Indian food. It tasted fresher than the typical Indian fare - lighter sauce and nuanced spices. The salad tossed with Indian spices was delicious as were the naan and entrees. The wait staff were very nice and attentive without being overbearing. read more

Been to Bay Leaf about 3 times, excellent Indian food. I have only been for the lunch buffet and am not really "into" Indian food so most of the dishes are baffling to me. I'm pretty sure I could eat their Naan every day. The staff has been friendly every time I've gone and helpful with deciding what to try next. The only con I can think of is that for the rest of the day your clothes will smell like Indian food. It smells incredible when you walk in the door and while you're eating but to continue that experience the well afterwards is not my favorite thing. Don't let that deter you, the food is worth it. read more

I have never been a fan of Indian food until I ate at Bay Leaf in New Bern. Outstanding food and great service in this small and aesthetically pleasing restaurant. read more

My favorite place in New Bern!! Cute and pretty authentic, with an excellent lunch buffet. Go for lunch if you're new to Indian food and try a little bit of everything. Listen when they say something is spicy on the menu! I recommend all of the chicken dishes, and the naan is quite good and fresh. read more

First of all, I think that the food there is amazing! I was a loyal customer and did not mind the prices on their food, which are pricey, about $18.00 a dish. I had been there about 7 times before and would have probably eaten there another 7. However, on my most recent visits, I noticed that their customer service began to drop. On my last visit, which will be my last visit, I asked if I can have more rice and the older lady there, I believe she is either the manager or owner, said NO. I was confused and shocked when she said this. Her response was, 1 dish only rates 1 side of rice. I have never had this issue before, so I was surprise when she said "NO". She was rude and very disrespectful, in my opinion, because I paid $18.00 for a dish, $4.00 for bread, and $ 7.00 for a beer and I couldn't have a bit more rice. ARE YOU KIDDING ME! I was not alone during this dinner and our total bill was almost $100.00. They definitely lost a loyal customer, all for a bit more rice. That's why they get 1 star and hopefully they get their s#@t straight. read more

Food is good but watch out for 1/4th owner Avis Price. She and and drunk "boyfriend" like to hang out at the bar and harass and intimidate good paying customers like myself. She likes to put on a facade of pseudo sophistication and charm but she is far from it. I was a regular customer and used to give them a minimum of 1000 dollars business a month. You would think that they would be extra nice to me. Not so. Avis's son, and her son's girlfriend also work there and have constant boyfriend and girlfriend spats in front of the customers and create a bad atmosphere there and the whole staff is sick and tired of them too. When i complained to the management that her son and his girlfriend were arguing in front of me and slamming my order on my table while they were infighting the staff decided to get rid of them and told me that numerous other customers had complained about this behavior. I did not go back to their business for a few months and the cook and the chief of the wait staff apologized to me and cajoled me in. Upon returning i place a large order to go and when i reached the place it was after hours at night. Avis Price's fifty year old plus boyfriend, at her instigation, approached me in a threatening way and told me to shut off my phone even though it was after hours and the business was closed and i was there to pick up my order to go. I was literally standing 20 feet away from him. I was later told by the staff that i had " intruded" on their session of self gloatation as Bay Leaf and Avis Price were being featured on TV at the time when i went to pick up my order. I am never going back there again as long as Avis is a part owner. I have talked to the other partners and they are planning to get rid of her. read more

Always start with the chicken 65 khas!! So amazing. This place has the best Indian cuisine I've ever had. Service is nothing short of amazing, the staff is super sweet read more

Been living in New Bern for 5 years now and have been coming to this restaurant for quite some time, and I will explain why I finally decided to write a review about this restaurant and why I gave this place a seemingly heartless one (1) star rating. Lived in California for 22 years, and we all know it's a state of huge melting pots, I've had authentic foods from most countries, and of course certainly include but not limited to Indian food. I really didn't start to venture out into trying the restaurants in New Bern until sometime in 2012 because of work and other life's obligations. At the time when I first dined there, the service was fantastic! There was a young Indian gentleman and another very upbeat and caring waitress who always greeted us with smiles and positive attitudes... they truly made the dining experience a five (5) star one, not to mention the food was absolutely amazing... don't really want to mention another waitor (looked sneaky most of the time) working there who is from Pakistan just yet, mind you, this was 2 years ago. As time progressed, the two awesome nice and upbeat waitors are no longer working there! Said one was fired and the other I believe is the owner's son quit or something (pretty disappointed with management at that point). I hosted some events in this town, had groups of friends dining there on several occasions, paying the tab at the end of a satisfying meal as usual but noticed snarly and passive aggressive comments and jokes, and asking inappropriate questions like "what kind of Asian are you? You from China or North Korea?" made by the Pakistani waitor (Really, how ignorant can a waitor be who barely spoke proper English had the pompous audacity to ask such offensive, ridiculously insecure and air-headed questions to an American citizen and a US Marine Veteran who served and is still serving this country). I clearly remembered I spent $30 some dollars including tip that one night, checked my credit card billing statement and discovered that I was charged $60 instead! When I approached him about it one night he, instead of being professional, polite, and at least check into it for me, he raised his voice and reacted like (pretty bad acting I have to say by the way) it was absurd! I had friends over that night so I didn't want the night to be ruined by drama, so I just told him to forget about it. It's been almost a year since I went back, so I had a group of friends over again and we were all having a good time this time until the owner lady came over and whispered into my ear, "when are you guys leaving? I have another group of guests waiting for this table, can you guys leave soon? I have a business I need to run here." WOW, I was pretty livid at that point, but I kept my cool and told her my friends (who are far from the obnoxious teenagers but in their 50s, 40s, a couple 30s educated professionals who are well aware of our conversational tones) are having a good time and you don't want to upset them, and her only response was nothing but a "I know." I then told her about how I was overcharged one time and she responded to me as if it was my fault saying "You should have told me this right away!" I shrugged disappointingly and walked away. WOW, really? Lady, last time I checked I'm still a customer? I am not one of your employees whom you could just scold around and that solves the problem. Clearly remember their lunch buffet was $6.99 then went up to $7.99, then $8.99, when inquired her about the past prices the owner angrily denied how those prices never existed. Just recently they started charging us $12.94, when asked how it gotten so high by one of my friends then she confessed that gratuity was already included (so basically, you gotta pay a 39% tip whether you like their service or not). No wonder they retained the sneaky and over-dramatic employee, their operating style is trickled down from the management. Never had a problem with their food, and I feel bad for their chefs because I really enjoy the food the chefs made (and no wonder they don't look happy when I see them running in and out). Because they are the only Indian restaurant in town, clearly arrogance, denial, and threatening service are their restaurant's prominent specials now. Will say this though, they won't last a week in cities like Los Angeles or New York. Would have given them a no star, but the food made up for it. read more

We have been going to Bay Leaf for over 5 years. We absolutely love each and every visit. The food is always delicious and well worth our stop when traveling through New Bern. Ruby is always so nice to our family. We always look forward to our visit. read more

This place is definitely a keeper. My wife and I met some friends here for dinner and loved everything we ate. First off, they have Kingfisher beer which for me is a must have with Indian Food. I enjoyed the chicken biryani and my wife had the seekh kabob (lamb). We shared garlic and plain naan with the table. You can choose your heat level. I chose medium and my wife, who cannot stomach spicy food, selected mild and we were both happy with our choices. My buddy picked a spicy curry and he busted out with the scalp sweat, so the spicy is legit. His wife got tandoori chicken and gobbled it up. They have a very extensive menu and I cannot wait to go back and try something new. Our table was very small and we had a difficult time fitting everything on it. It is nicely decorated and has a bar and it looks like they can accomodate decent sized groups by putting tables together. We saw a couple of groups between 6-10 while we were in there. I'm very happy Bay Leaf opened in New Bern and I hope it continues to thrive so that I can continue to enjoy it. read more

Stick with the lunch buffet. Came for dinner and got same food for more money and very slow service. The desert was not what it should be. Very disappointed in service but the food is still good read more