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!

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

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!

Don't let the fact that Savi's wine shop is in a quaint historic home fool you. They have a nice…read moreselection of all varietals from around the world. Because the shop is small and the owner is extremely knowledgeable, Savi's is like having your own sommelier just down the street! As if you needed another reason to go to Savi's, they offer a wine club with monthly wine tastings in their private courtyard Added bonus is their prices are in-line or better than the big box stores. Plus you can order over the phone for curbside pick up...brilliant! We can't wait to enjoy our purchases from today and many more in the future...cheers

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!

We had a spectacular lunch at Persimmons recently, highlighted by the amazing service and tasty…read moreofferings. This was our first visit, so we were excited to get a water view when seated at our table - it was a bit too blustery to sit outside overlooking the river and massive boats parked alongside the waterfront restaurant. Our server, Brooke, guided us through everything from the cocktail menu to the entrees, effortlessly - she made solid suggestions from the get-go and was a delight to have helping us. Our two-top started off with a classic Persimmons Old Fashioned ($18) cocktail and a pear vodka, habanero and cucumber lime drink called the Bon Voyage ($14). We chose to split the Roasted Beet Salad ($13) as our appetizer and it was certainly large enough for two to share. The spring mix was topped with delicious red and golden beets, flecks of goat cheese and pistachios, as well as a thick fig balsamic. The salad could have easily been a meal topped with an optional protein. The entree menu features most of the coastal classics, including Fish Tacos ($16), a couple of massive burgers and some heavier offerings like Seafood Pasta ($32) and a huge Fried Seafood Platter ($30) We opted for the Tequila Salmon ($32), served over rice pilaf with green beans and a spicy margarita sauce. I ordered the Unicorn Fish ($30), mostly out of curiosity and upon Brooke's suggestion. The latter was an amazingly flakey fish with the taste and texture of grouper. Topped with honey pecans and served over a lemon scallop risotto with asparagus and spinach - certainly the most nicely prepared fish I've had in a very long time. We wrapped up the meal with a couple more cocktails and enjoyed the late afternoon view - the Wake Breaker ($18) drinks feature reposado, bailey's chocolate and a touch of habanero - the perfect end to an amazing meal.

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!

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