2 Best Restaurants in New Bern, The North Carolina Coast

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We've compiled the best of the best in New Bern - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Cow Café

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This black-and-white-spotted café and ice cream parlor is popular with families. Sandwiches, "cowlossal" all-beef hot dogs, "cowsadillas," house-made caramel corn, and apple pie "à la moo" are served, too.

319 Middle St., New Bern, NC, 28560, USA
252-672–9269
Known For
  • Wild ice cream concoctions like a "moonana" split
  • Black-and-white cow toys, gifts, and memorabilia
  • Kid-friendly fun

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MJ's Raw Bar and Grille

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This little downtown seafood joint with sidewalk and indoor seating serves fresh coastal food in a setting full of local charm. You'll see plenty of fried seafood on the menu, but the raw bar (combination platters of oysters, clams, steamed shrimp, and crab) does not disappoint. Daily specials include deals on whole Maine lobsters, peel-and-eat Carolina shrimp, and beach-friendly cocktails.

216 Middle St., New Bern, NC, 28560, USA
252-635–6890
Known For
  • Crab cakes
  • Steamed seafood platters
  • Bloody Marys
Restaurant Details
Closed Mon.

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