Our Airbnb host recommended this place, and a quick yelp check solidified our plans…read more We got there a few minutes before the opened. It was about 90 degrees out and we were hot and tired. Chelsea greeted us and welcomed us in. Full disclosure. I had a cold, and was not feeling my best. Somehow, Chelsea made me feel like she would make sure I got what I needed. From bringing extra wasabi, to creating an appetizer that wasn't on the menu, she and the kitchen staff made us feel special. Hubby had the steak, 10/10. Same with the fried oysters. I had the tuna tataki, and with the extra wasabi I could finally breathe lol. My daughter had the chowder and a crab cake. She wasn't feeling well either but the chowder was so good she took it to go. Highly recommend if you're near Oriental NC.

Popped in Labor Day weekend for dinner and was greeted with a wait time of 30 minutes but they made…read moresome adjustments and sat the three of us down at a high top table. I ordered a clam chowder and a burger w/ sweet potato fries. As someone who lives in New England I am happy to say this is a delicious chowder. To my liking; a thick broth and the right amount of fixings of clams, potatoes, and other ingredients. I would recommend not using the saltine crackers, not needed. Ordered my burger rare and it came out as I ordered it. Sweet potato fries were good too. We ordered a key lime pie for the table and was very good! For one of two restaurants in town I would recommend making reservations to be on the safe side.

Found this spot last a t minute on a road trip…read more Friendly staff and clean restaurant. We just beat the dinner rush. Biggest call out, clam strips that were strips and not chunks of breading. Loved them. The sandwich was great, we will make a trip here again..

Waitress was fine. Food cold coming off the hot bar! Grits were unremarkable. Scrambled eggs were…read morelike ones made with powder. Either never going back or will order al a cart. (Breakfast on a Saturday)

I absolutely LOVE this place! Great food, great vibe, great servers! The regulars are all super…read morefriendly too - it's just an all around good place. They have an assortment of desserts daily - the carrot cake is awesome but my fave is the chocolate mousse pie. 10/10.

Seems like the place has gone downhill. Staff have left, the food is greasy and the place feels run…read moredown. What happened when there are other newer places to eat.

We had a pleasant weekday lunch at the Silos. The menu is fairly standard fare; I had a hamburger…read moreand my dining companion tried the Reuben. My hamburger was good, but was served almost past well done despite requesting it cooked to medium. The Reuben was excellent. We both tried the fries, extra crispy. They arrived hot and were very tasty. The interior of the restaurant is definitely on the quirky side. The restaurant is, after all, built from two grain silos. I thought it added to the experience. Service was excellent. Our server was personable, helpful, and extremely prompt. She is responsible for earning the fourth star in this review.

Once again, Yelp, where is my review? Since you keep deleting them, I will repost, but shorter…read more The food was okay, some of it seemed premade, like it had come from Sam's Club and been reheated. My pizza was good, fresh, and well-made. I had a hard time not devouring the whole thing, but I managed to take some of it home. Our waiter seemed to be running the whole place alone and covering the bar. Still, he hustled around and took good care of everyone. Our seating area was upstairs; note that there is no elevator. There is a little stage for bands, but since we were there during the day, no one was performing.

This is a very nice restaurant in small town Oriental. The service people were very friendly and…read moreaccommodating, and the food was really good. The Oysters on the half shell and the quiche were both hits, but the breadbasket had some Blueberry muffins that were the best ever. Highly recommended.

We (14 of us!) dined at Gretchen's Bistro in Oriental last night. The trip out to Oriental was well…read moreworth it! We were seated at a large table in an enclosed patio of the restaurant. The seating and lighting were great. Our server, Kayla was very professional and efficient. As one might imagine, a seating of 14 can be difficult. She handled us with aplomb! Many different items were ordered. I started with the wedge salad where the iceberg lettuce, blue cheese crumbles and bacon were the stars of the show. I ordered the duck breast for my entree. The fat was perfectly rendered and the puréed carrots pair extremely well with the richness of the deck. A must have with the duck is their in-house made pear martini which blended perfectly with the fig sauce served over the duck. My husband ordered the Shrimp Cocktail as my appetizer. The shrimp were plump and perfectly steamed! The cocktail sauce was fresh made and delicious! His entree was Pistachio Butter Scallops. They were served on a bed of polenta with a side of haricot verts! The scallops were sautéed to a point where the edges were just ever so crispy while the interior of the scallop was tender and sweet! He said this was one of the best meals he'd have ever had and we've dined at many 4 & 5 star restaurants! I almost forgot to mention the bread service! We were offered either a Baguette or Focaccia bread. The focaccia was so outstanding, we bought an extra half loaf to bring home!!! Even though we were both happily satiated, we shared their pan fried pound cake with salted caramel gelato and chantilly cream for dessert! It was simply amazing! The management staff and chef came to our table to check on our service and meals. They were very appreciative of our glowing feedback! We'll definitely be coming back! I highly recommend going to Gretchen's Bistro in Oriental! You won't be disappointed! Sorry...only the one pic, because we were a large group enjoying a multitude of conversations.

Lord the best crab meat in the area is found here at Williams Seafood…read more.. you can't beat the service or price either...a great time to be had every time you walk in the door.

Great Pork Chops and a Delicious Start at Morgan's!…read more Stopped into Morgan's Tavern & Grill while visiting New Bern and started with the chef's special soup of the day, Chicken Poblano. Creamy, flavorful, and a great way to begin the meal. For dinner, I went with the grilled pork chops topped with a molasses glaze, and they did not disappoint! Cooked perfectly to medium, the chops were juicy and had a nice smoky char. The molasses glaze added just the right amount of sweetness without overpowering the pork. I paired them with broccoli because I like to pretend I'm making healthy decisions when dining out. I'm pretty sure the vegetables canceled out the molasses glaze! Overall, a very enjoyable meal. The pork chops were definitely the highlight, and Morgan's is worth checking out when visiting New Bern.

Our first night near New Bern and we picked a friendly pub. They had a one hour wait for tables so…read morewe went to the bar and got seated right away. The bartender was so friendly and helpful. We are given complimentary honey croissants which were buttery and rich so be careful, it can be an appetite spoiler. We enjoyed them though, nice touch. We just wanted apps tonight with cold beers so I ordered the Cheesy Buffalo Fries. Read the description carefully because they are not fries...they are a curly potato more in the wedge family, not very fries like. Little disappointed because I was craving fries tonight. But thats on me for not reading it carefully. It wasn't bad at all. My husband ordered one of his favorite soups to get, French onion, and was not happy with it. He called it "fake". The restaurant looked very warm with brick walls and high ceilings. Service was great, but food was ok. Not interested in visiting again in the future.

Stop what you are doing and GO HERE! We found this out of the way spot on Yelp and it very well…read moremight be the best find EVER. Our waitress was friendly and the food was fantastic. My husband had the flounder special, which they blackened and seasoned to perfection. Lots of great options for sides, but he chose hushpuppies and broccoli . Generous portions and the flavor killed. I rarely order crab legs anywhere but my favorite spot at home, but something told me that I needed to jump out of my comfort zone. OMG, so glad that I did. I ordered the boil ..mild, house seasoning and garlic butter. *chef's kiss* I gloved up and went for it and I stuffed myself, in the best way possible. Very laid back vibe with best soul and R&B music from the last decades playing in the background. It made for the best Friday night feast . If ever back in this area, we will return!

Ordered the shrimp basket (fried) with pups and Mac. Service was great, food was even better!!!…read moreTHIS PLACE IS A MUST GO!

Yalllllllllll, the fried rice at brunch this weekend, it changed me. I've dreamt about it every…read morenight since. If it's still on the menu, RUN. Seriously don't walk. Saturday was the best day of my taste bud's life because of this rice. Chef Daniel, I'll remember this meal for a very long time. And, as always, the wait staff, bartenders, hostesses, pastry/patisserie chef, and kitchen staff were top notch. Will die happy having eaten here.

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.

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.

Food was delicious and fresh! Our waiter was super attentive which was much appreciated with how…read morebusy the restaurant was. My husband had the raw clams, oysters and shrimp. Super fresh and he enjoyed every slurp. I had the snow crab legs with the lobster corn chowder. Again, super fresh and delicious! We will definitely return on our next visit to New Bern.