If I were on my deathbed, Cork Wine Bar & Bistro would be the restaurant I'd choose for my last…read moremeal, that's how incredible it is. Growing up in the South, I've had my fill of the same kinds of restaurants, so finding a place like Cork has been such a breath of fresh air. Cork is truly special for New Bern. Every dish is thoughtfully prepared, the service is consistently exceptional, and the hospitality makes you feel like family from the moment you walk in. The wine list is carefully curated, with perfect pairings for every appetizer and entrée, making the entire dining experience unforgettable. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just looking for an amazing meal, Cork Wine Bar & Bistro is a place you'll want to come back to again and again. New Bern is lucky to have a restaurant of this caliber.

This restaurant wants the appearance of being classy but it's not. The floors were dirty as was one…read moreof the forks on my table. Even though we arrived for our scheduled reservation 15 minutes after opening they were out of one of the main courses and the server did not inform us until after we had taken the time to peruse the menu. Upon the chef's recommendation we ordered the veal instead of the lamb chops that we actually wanted and they did not have. My plate was extremely salty and my husbands was tough. The only positive thing I have to say about the food was that the fruit and burrata salad presented well and tasted good. A classy restaurant would have made it right. They made no such attempt other than our server apologizing profusely. I cannot recommend this anyone in good faith. Extremely disappointing

Been here twice. Once for ladies night out & once with my husband. Stellar service, amazing wines,…read moreand the ambiance is impeccable. We will dine again! Wednesdays 530-730....$10 wine tastings!!

I must say, The Grapes of Rat was a much welcomed venue here in New Bern, NC. There's nothing…read morebetter than wine and cheese, complimented by their delicious truffle fries. Located atop Captain Ratty's Seafood, it's a quaint little room with limited seating. Be sure to try a wine flight for $10.00, which is well worth the money. You can choose five reds (or whites), and sample all five. You're also able to do a "Round Trip", in which you sample all their wines on the menu for the evening. Feel free to eat from their regular menu, and simply choose to sit in the wine bar. For me, it's a much better ambiance than the restaurant itself. If you're interested in a good view; however, try the rooftop above Captain Ratty's. It's not technically part of the wine bar, but you can order from their wine menu. Don't leave without trying a cheese plate or truffle fries. They give a generous portion of cheeses that can be shared with at least three or four people. My friends and I always sample them together (along with the wines), and we always have a great time; especially 3 flights in! ;-) Enjoy!

Complete inconsistency and food is like a nursing home quality. The atmosphere is awful. Poor…read morequality for what you pay for. I use to enjoy it there when Michelle was cooking and food was fresh and drinks were simple. Just a waste of time to go there and money.

Great place friendly staff, waitress Sue was very helpful and Bartenders Both that we had were…read moregenuine and friendly. I know the one's name was Shelly and the other bartender was great too!! Food was plentiful and good quality. We liked it so much we ate there 3 times in the week we stayed at the Fairway Villas. The Villas were great too. One of the best timeshares we have stayed in!

This is a fantastic place to kick back and sip on vino, even catch some live music! We went twice…read moreand it was superb both times. They have a ton of wine by the glass so no matter your taste you will find something to love.

AMAZING! the flights may seem pricey but they are 100% worth it for the amount of wine you get!read more

Great source of wines and knowledge. This is the place I go to when I am looking for a specific…read morewine varietal or wine region.

What a great store with really great people. I was able to find wines I love and new ones to try…read more I'm looking forward to spending more time and doing tastings and all things wine. Thanks Cammie!

Cute, quaint, quirky little place. Absolutely love this place! Whatever your fancy, beer/wine or…read morecoffee, it's a really cozy place to hang out with friends or family whether the day or night; although, they do close at 7pm. Will definitely be returning next time we are in the area. Owners are very down to earth.

Waited out the rain here in the barn! Kicked back with some coffee and the free jukebox! Incredibly…read morefriendly staff!! SUPER clean. 100000/10 would recommend. Decorated SO well! Cant wait to go back!

Stopped in on the way from Raleigh area to Atlantic Beach. Wasn't sure what we were getting into…read morebased on reviews. Glad we went anyway. We made a reservation and were 30 minutes late on a Saturday night. They said they would try to save our reservation. It was half empty when we arrived at 7 pm. Tried to seat us inside at a mediocre table. Glad I asked to sit outside. Beautiful, huge patio. I recommend pushing to stay away from the door inside. There is an annoying bug zapper (why?!) there that kept going off. Glad we didn't sit at the table right near the door. Dead bugs would have been in our food. We had the feta dip appetizer. Said the pitas were toasted. Not. The dip had more cucumber salad than anything. Our server was very accommodating. He raved about the Biltmore Riesling. I don't usually like sweet wine which it was not. Great recommendation. I also tried the Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Riesling for the win! I had the unicorn fish. First time. Perfectly cooked. Yum. My husband had the chicken sandwich and asked to add a fried green tomato and have baby cauliflower. Two upcharges for an additional $2. Worth it. My son had the chicken Parmesan. He liked it. Just small amount of chicken. Overall, liked it. Would love to go back!

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!!!

Such a cute spot! My mom and I stopped by here a few weeks ago and loved the vibe, wine list and…read moreservice. When we first got there, the owner was working and was able to pick a perfect cabernet based on the typical wines we told her we liked. The bartender working in the evening was super nice and gave us all kinds of recommendations around Surf City. The shop is basically an art gallery with really good wine so perfect spot for girls night. I'll definitely be back!

Love the owners and staff. The ambiance is so relaxing and super clean. I could just sit there…read moreand stare at all the artwork and drink their wine...Oh I do!

I love the Vine for a good girls' night! Two girlfriends and I wanted to catch up so we met up…read morehere. One of my girlfriends had literally just hurt her foot on her way there, and by the time I arrived, the staff had set her up with her foot on a chair with an ice pack on and a good drink. So thoughtful! We are all foodies and everything on the menu looked amazing... so we ordered one of everything! It was all fantastic! Then there was a drink with elderflower and edible glitter that we had to try- so good and so pretty! It's a smaller place, so it's never super loud, even when the bar is packed. We had a great evening!

Small, quaint, good for small groups and if you're picking at food. Not great for entree-type meals…read moreto fill you. Service was a bit scattered but attentive. The pizzas had good flavor and the bbq sliders were decent. I'd come here for a drink and an app, but wouldn't stay for a real meal. Cute vibe and bar ambiance

Finally found this place ! The map directions for me were off about 1.4 miles! Anyway yes worth it…read moreand glad a found a nice place with very helpful staff . Prices were very reasonable ! I will be back . Thanks all -

Love this place. The ambience is unmatched in the area. Brick walls, lighting is perfect (I'm one…read moreof those people who despises dim lighting but theirs is right on), easy to sit at the bar solo or with friends. The cocktails and mocktails are delicious. And the bartenders are welcoming and happy to engage in conversation. It's an easy place to come in as a visitor to new bern and make friends with strangers or make it your regular spot.