Highest-rated restaurants in New Bern by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations鈥�67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots鈥攂oth new and long-standing鈥攖o try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in New Bern, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Bay Leaf

- Rating: 4.1/5 (385 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 309 Middle St. New Bern, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian
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#29. Taqueria San Luis

- Rating: 4.1/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1706 US Hwy 70 East New Bern, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
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#28. Ghent Sandwich Shop

- Rating: 4.1/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1914 Drive MLK Jr Blvd. New Bern, North Carolina
- Categories: Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#27. Cork Wine Bar & Bistro

- Rating: 4.1/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 319 Bern St. New Bern, North Carolina
- Categories: Wine Bars, Italian, Sandwiches
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#26. Sara's

- Rating: 4.1/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1150 Broad Creek Road New Bern, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Burgers, Sandwiches
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#25. Bella's Cafe & Catering

- Rating: 4.2/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 323 Middle St. New Bern, North Carolina
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#24. Mj's Raw Bar and Grille

- Rating: 4.2/5 (526 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 216 Middle St. New Bern, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, American, Bars
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#23. Carolina Bagel Company & Deli

- Rating: 4.2/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3601 Trent Road Ste 10 New Bern, North Carolina
- Categories: Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch, Delis
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#22. Saltwater Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 1 Marina Road New Bern, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood
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#21. The Chelsea

- Rating: 4.2/5 (414 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 335 Middle St. New Bern, North Carolina
- Categories: New American
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#20. Baker's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.2/5 (734 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 227 Middle St. New Bern, North Carolina
- Categories: Southern, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#19. Beartown Bistro & Pizza Company

- Rating: 4.2/5 (104 reviews)
- Address: 1200 US-70 New Bern, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, New American, Burgers
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#18. La Rosa

- Rating: 4.3/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1503 South Glenburnie Road Ste A New Bern, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian
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#17. Sea & Soul

- Rating: 4.3/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 1244 US-70 East New Bern, North Carolina
- Categories: Soul Food, Seafood, American
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#16. Baxter's 1892

- Rating: 4.3/5 (66 reviews)
- Address: 323 Pollock St. New Bern, North Carolina
- Categories: Music Venues, Tapas Bars
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#15. Lupita's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.3/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 2403 Neuse Blvd. New Bern, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Honduran, Salvadoran
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#14. Famous Subs & Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2210 Neuse Blvd. New Bern, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Bakeries
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#13. Lawson's On The Creek

- Rating: 4.3/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 529 South Front St. New Bern, North Carolina
- Categories: Wine Bars, Cafes, Beer Bar
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#12. Morgan's Tavern & Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (791 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 235 Craven St. New Bern, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Pubs, American
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#11. Harry's bbq

- Rating: 4.4/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 243 Craven St. New Bern, North Carolina
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Barbecue, Pizza
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#10. Cypress Hall

- Rating: 4.4/5 (210 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 219 Middle St. New Bern, North Carolina
- Categories: New American
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#9. China King

- Rating: 4.4/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 133 Bridge Town Blvd. New Bern, North Carolina
- Categories: Chinese
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#8. El Taco Loco

- Rating: 4.4/5 (270 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2408 Drive Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. New Bern, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. Thai Angel

- Rating: 4.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 247 Craven St. New Bern, North Carolina
- Categories: Thai
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#6. Mon Asian Market

- Rating: 4.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Address: 2117 South Glenburnie Road Ste 16-18 New Bern, North Carolina
- Categories: Grocery, Thai
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#5. East Cuisine Asian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.7/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 3529 Drive Mlk Jr Blvd. New Bern, North Carolina
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Poke
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#4. Canton Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.7/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 4118 Doctor Mlk Jr Blvd. New Bern, North Carolina
- Categories: Chinese, Seafood, Soup
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#3. Kuma Sushi Bar

- Rating: 4.8/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 303 Pollock St. New Bern, North Carolina
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Desserts, Ramen
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#2. Panichelli's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.8/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 40 Shoreline Drive New Bern, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
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#1. The Old Pinnix

- Rating: 4.8/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 628 Hancock St. New Bern, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

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