A little sketchy from the outside then enter a very plain restaurant setting. However walk down the…read morehall to the back bar area and you find a really nicely done bar with tables, TVs, etc. Food was really good. Mahi tacos were great, meatball sub was good. Heard pizza is specialty. Service was excellent

Excellent pizza. You know why? They use fresh mushrooms, not canned ones. We also enjoyed their…read morefamous Brussels sprouts salad.

Lynch with the family on vacation. I had the Philly special and it was on-point. Three other people…read morewith us ordered this as well. I also tried the pickle lemonade. I love pickles! My dad ordered a hot dog and their panini tots. He said they were both good. Would definitely visit again. It was too windy to sit outside, but it looked like a great place to sit and relax!

If you're looking for a great place to get lunch in New Bern, Lawson's on the Creek is a strong…read moreoption. They're adjoined with the Tryon Palace visitor center right there in downtown New Bern, so likely they're convenient for you. They have a decent, slightly obstructed view of the water but you can walk about 50 feet and be right on it. There is a large private parking lot, so no worries on that either. In general, the sandwiches there are darn good, and the few sides we tried (dill potato salad, and their pasta salad) were excellent. My reuben on marbled rye was straight up delicious, and you order yours based on how much meat you want on it. They use Boar's Head meats here, which while I think sometimes that is overblown, you can count on that level of quality. The thing though is this, it's gonna be a pricey lunch. They are full service, so count on tipping. Their prices for sandwiches are higher than what I'm accustomed to, even with my standards adjusted for the current life of everything be expensive that we live in in 2026. Chalk that up to waterfront dining and high rent I would imagine. In any case, if the sandwich didn't live up to the price, I wouldn't give it a 5. Tasted great, service was excellent, overall a very enjoyable lunch. Would return!

On 3/8/2026, We celebrated a birthday dinner here, and it was amazing! The fried fish was perfectly…read morecooked--crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The cheesecake was the perfect way to end the meal, rich and delicious. Great food, wonderful atmosphere, amazing customer service and a memorable experience. We'll definitely be back!

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!

The owner (Ipock) of this restaurant has a family lineage in New Bern. They've owned several…read morerestaurants over the decades with the same "home cooked" type meals that can be eaten by young and old alike. Nothing fancy, nothing overly spicy, just plain good food. Children would especially enjoy some of the selections. The atmosphere and aroma may have a "bar" twinge because some people use it as a bar, so you'll have wet floors in the bathroom sometimes at night. This smell is hard to cover so, you'll have to deal with that, maybe. The selections my wife enjoy most are: the Hot Hamburger Plate, Hamburger Steak (both with onions and mushrooms added to the gravy for $1 extra), Shrimp & Scallops and BBQ Baby Back Ribs. The sides are less impressive, but if you know what to order, you get extract some great veggies. The mashed potatoes are REAL potatoes (not instant) and taste great (don't add salt before eating). The steamed Broccoli is excellent and is the only other vegetable I get with my meals. The Baked Potato is nominal and French fries are frozen crinkle cuts. My wife use to get the baked beans but they were discontinued. I order with my cell phone from my truck on my way home. I go to the back "take out" entrance. There is a camera with closed circuit television that they can see your vehicle with. (I never sit down to eat) Therefore I can't really comment on the service or the sanitary conditions. The place use to have more employees and they had a register w/cashier next to the back entrance. This dedicated position in now usually the responsibility of the head waitress at the bar. Since she is busy serving drinks or doubling as the main check tallying station for other waitresses,...I usually just go inside to pay for the meal rather than wait for her to come out to my truck. If it's gonna be a little while (if it's very busy, wait times can be longer) I'll sit outside and wait. She brings it out cheerfully and I always give a nice 15-20% tip. (even though she didn't really wait on me but once) I find it makes me feel good. The prices are quite reasonable if not a bargain compared to some other places. Expect to pay $10-$14 per plate, but sometimes small plates on special can be under $7. Within the last two years, I've seen the Hot Hamburger Plate be on special for $5.99. Ask for the specials of the day, there are usually two or three.

Today was one of my favorite interactions with the staff. The host CJ was amazing he did the above…read moreand beyond for everyone in the restaurant from opening doors for people going in and out and doing it all with a good attitude and a smile on his face. Because of him I would definitely come back and recommend it to my family. the food was great to check out the Bacon cheese loaded fries! And the atmosphere of the restaurant was great.

Finally tried this chain. Heard good things but I wasnt impressed. I tried the Classic Carol, it…read morereally had no flavor. Even if its their basic chicken salad some seasoning would help. Worse yet it had pieces of cartilage mixed in. If chicken salad is your specialty I expect better quality especially at their prices

It's a beautiful Saturday afternoon, so I decided to try the newest location of Chicken Salad Chick…read morewhich is only a half mile from my house! I'm glad I placed my to-go order online, because they were slammed. Since this location's grand opening was only 4 days ago & this is their first weekend since opening, I wasn't surprised. All of their food is freshly made and includes a freshness date on the back of packaged containers. I also like the fact they have minimal ingredients which are also included on their to-go containers. As soon as I got home, I devoured their Jalapeño Holly chicken salad! It was delicious with the perfect amount of mild heat. I could have taken it hotter, so even if you only like a little heat, this is a good option. I also ordered their Fancy Nancy chicken salad and pimento cheese, so can't wait to give them a try. Pro Tip: Before visiting, create an account on their website. You'll also earn rewards points for your online orders https://www.chickensaladchick.com/menu/271815 That way before you visit, you can read through their menu, because they have 13 variations of chicken salad as well as sandwiches, salads and soups. They also have a Quick Chick cooler for freshly prepared grab and go items. Not to mention their temping desserts!

This place always great ! But the best are the people !!…read more The best bartender Evelyn Manza and waitress Rose Always great experiences

We stopped in for a quick bite while on a weekend trip and had such a pleasant experience. Food and…read moredrinks came out super fast & our server was not shy about making craft beer recommendations. The Hawaiian burger - though made more medium well than "medium" - was juicy. Shrimp burger was flavorful all around with perfect seasoning blend! The fries were a strange shape and deliciously crispy. The space inside is expansive - more expansive than it appears since the facade makes the place look like it's a smaller venue. The décor is well done with a perfect mix of rustic charm and comfort. From the bear statues to the wall hangings, there is so much attention to detail everywhere. Though we didn't bring a fur baby. The back of the menu makes it clear pups - and horses - are welcome!

We tried Ghent Sandwich Shop, a quintessential eastern NC diner, for breakfast on a cool Fall…read moreSaturday morning. It's definitely nothing fancy, but was clean with about half of the tables occupied when we arrived. My small omelet was served warm but was on the tiny side of small and arrived with a very skimpy portion of sausage, which was a $2.86 up charge. It was a meh. The "home fries" were sliced potatoes out of a can which had been fried earlier that morning and served cold. They were not good at all. My dining companion ordered the 1-egg breakfast. Her scrambled egg was cold. Our server was friendly but seemed very busy so she wasn't especially attentive. All in all, Ghent Sandwich Shop offered a very poor value with mediocre food. Restaurants absolutely need to make a reasonable profit, but this seemed like a rip off.

really disappointing! what's the point of having gluten-free bread for a PB&J if you're going to…read moreuse the same knives that you use for regular bread?! really not good for a gluten allergy this the second time this happened

Came here for lunch while in town. I had the spanakopita (spinach pie). It was average but did…read morehit the spot. Spinach was moist and lightly seasoned without being too salty. Crust was flaky. Presentation was peculiar since it came in a fryer basket but it wasn't fried. Service was good. Bakery cases were impressive. I tried a cream puff upon a recommendation from a local. It was indeed one of the best that I have had. Compared to others the crust was more moist and had more substance behind it. Cream was just sweet enough and had a thick but light texture. Also tried their chocolate chip cookies which is a soft and thin type. Definitely will be back the next time I'm in town.

I was in search of a great burger and found it. Large tasty patty cooked pefect with choice of 3…read morecheeses, bacon, etc. I'm also a sucker for steak fries and these were done perfect. Service was friendly and place is well kept and decorated. Mind you they are known for their pizza and subs Bonus is the attached bakery that has some of the most delicious morsels in New Bern