Best Oyster in New Bern

10 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Pollock Street Pub & Oyster Bar
Pollock Street Pub & Oyster Bar
92/100 (225 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Salad
Clams
Oyster
Sandwiches
"First visit today and I love it already! The outside deck is great and roomy and is Dog Friendly. The hostess was friendly and cool. Our server-..."
Jim Brickett
"Service by Hannah was outstanding. NC oysters were great and price was excellent. My New Zealand wine was very good and priced well. My husband's..."
Lois Ann Atkinson
"Have yet to try the oysters. Our first visit was last week and we each got the Reuben. Most excellent pastrami Reuben. Great service. Nice..."
David Albright
"Quaint house turned restaurant, close to the waterfront. There's a bar downstairs, and table seating upstairs overlooking the street. Lots of..."
Amy Dolan
"Very nice restaurant with good atmosphere. Sandwich's and seafood that we have tried have all been very good. Sometimes a bit disorganized as far..."
Tom R
"Best sandwiches in new Bern. Always fresh, great portions. My favorite is the God Mother, my husbands is the God Father. When the weather is nice,..."
Erin Hamilton
"Great sandwiches in a old colonial hour. Good beer list and fresh seafood. Others may have more seafood options, but the sandwiches are great. Indoor..."
Dan Henry
"This place was really cool. Bar downstairs seating upstairs almost like you were eating at someone's home. Great seafood and the sandwiches are great..."
Matt Midgette
"We had a marvelous time, incredible mussels, shrimp and salad. And a wonderfully delightful and attentive waitress who knew her menu and answered..."
jennifer schneider
"My first visit yesterday and I had the Antipasta Salad -- WOW! This had a perfect blend of flavors and textures, with fresh greens, banana peppers,..."
Peggy Bjarno
Morgan's Tavern & Grill
Morgan's Tavern & Grill
86/100 (5642 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Bar
Steakhouse
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
American
American
Vegan Options
Steakhouse
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Cakes
Oyster
Pesto
Mussels
Shrimp
Tuna
Beef
Salmon
Fish & chips
Fish
Pork
Lobster
Crab Cake
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Tacos
Pasta
Ribs
Meatloaf
Salad
Mac and cheese
Sandwiches
Burger
Lasagne
Crab
Hamburgers
Bread Pudding
Scallops
Sit down
Seafood
Bar
Steakhouse
American
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Seating
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"At Morgan's dessert comes first, in the form of their complimentary honey croissants. This is about the 4th time we have eaten here and one word..."
Dudster T
"Worth the trip for the service alone. All of our food was excellent, and the honey croissants and interactions with every member of the service team..."
Blissa Wood
"This place was awesome. It started with these warm croissants on this plate with honey, may be a little butter was in it, they just melted in our..."
K D
"My wife and I had one of the best experiences at Morgan’s! Although we had a little bit of a wait, and once we were seated our wonderful experience..."
Cullen Richardson
"We thoroughly enjoyed our birthday celebration here. We had the crab dip appetizer, the mozzarella sticks, drunken haddock, shrimp tacos and the tuna..."
Patrick Lawrence
"What a wonderful meal and atmosphere. We ate on the covered back patio and enjoyed everything about the evening. The spinach artichoke dip appetizer..."
Michelle Duncan
"I love this place. My first time there but I will not be my last. The food was out of this world. I staff are super friendly. If you are in New bern..."
John Killian
"Had lunch here today and it was fabulous! They were very busy, but they handled everything perfectly. The building itself is very historic and..."
Stephanie Adams
"Morgan's is our destination for dinner in New Bern. It's a two hour drive for us, and completely worth it. The service is only matched by the..."
Thomas Martin
"First time visiting Morgan’s. The Mac and cheese was amazing. Best thing we had in my opinion, definitely the creamiest I’ve had from any..."
Victoria
Mj's Raw Bar & Grille
Mj's Raw Bar & Grille
84/100 (3754 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Bar
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
American
Seafood
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mussels
Shrimp
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Tuna
Alligator Bites
Calamares
Fish & chips
Oysters on the 1 2 Shell
Salmon
Lobster
Seafood Pot Pie
Pretzel
Pasta
MJ's Crab Pretzel
Fried shrimp
Steamed Oysters
Salad
Signature Bloody Mary with Soft Shell Crab
Key lime pie
Crab Cake
Chowder
New England Clam Chowder
Wings
Dungeness or Snow Crab Legs - What 'S on Hand
Crawfish
Cheesecake
Fish & Chips
Clam Chowder
MJ's Signature Hot Crab Dip
Catfish
Fish & Chips
Lobster Roll
Mac and cheese
Tuna Crisp
Shrimp and Grits
Tapas
Wings
Peel and Eat Shrimp Platter
Po' Boys
Fish Taco
Asian Tuna Salad
Crab
Pound of Steamed Shrimp
Crab Soup
Tacos
Shrimp and Grits
Scallops
Cakes
Crab Legs
Stuffed Flounder
Clams
Burger
Pesto
Fish
Steamers
Oyster
Fried calamari
French Fries
Calamari
Sit down
Bar
Seafood
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"Stopped in for lunch on our way to the beach and found Mj's to be a great little seafood place. Ordered the First Mate's Platter and the Mj's Crab..."
Charity Jules
"Small spot, but lots of big flavor. Very extensive menu but not too overwhelming. Everything was delicious and bold. Our table had the tuna crisp,..."
Rebecca Smith
"I was lucky to wander into this popular local spot. The place was busy, which always attracts my attention when I'm hungry. It was just me, so I sat..."
Dee Roberts
"Food was amazing summer the waitress was probably the best waitress I have ever met. Clam chowder is a must have! I can tell they really care about..."
Shawn Kelly
"Finally, we made it here, and now we're asking ourselves why we didn't come sooner. The dishes we ordered were flavorful. We had the crab pretzel..."
Risa Dee (Aria)
"My boyfriend, baby and I are from Ohio and had a vacation here for the last week. We love seafood and decided to try this place, it was absolutely..."
Bethany Campbell
"Went during lunchtime even though they were busy we were seated very timely. I got the fish and chips with grouper the portions were very reasonable...."
Donna Spencer
"All of the food was delicious and the portions were good. Rave reviews for the crab dip and crab cake, oysters Rockefeller, shrimp salad, and fried..."
Erin Patricia
"Excellent food & service. Small spot with lots of fresh options, friendly staff & great..."
M. A.
"Definitely a gem in downtown New Bern! The house vinegarette dressing was slightly sweet and awesome, and my shrimp and grits were divine. The seat..."
Ramona M
Harvey Mansion Historic Inn & Restaurant
Harvey Mansion Historic Inn & Restaurant
84/100 (222 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
American
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Meatloaf
Salad
Crab
Duck
Oyster
Risotto
Salmon
Crab Cake
Osso Buco
Creme Brulee
Shrimp
Beef
Lobster
The Chelsea
The Chelsea
84/100 (3278 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Seafood
Seafood
American
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Pesto
Salmon
Shrimp
Fish
Dumplings
Crab Cake
Lobster
Pork
Cheesecake
Ossobuco
Filet Mignon
Pasta
Dim Sum
Salad
Cheesecakes
Crab
Osso Buco
Scallops
Paella
Oyster
Shrimp and Grits
Calamari
Crab Soup
Risotto
Burger
Cakes
Tuna
Bruschette
Calamares
Sit down
American
Seafood
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Brunch
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"The Chelsea is a casual to formal restaurant. During our visit; The cheese burger we rated at a three star. The hamburger salad is okay and we rated..."
Jeff Fleming
"I was lucky to find this restaurant in the quaint little town of New Bern. They were packed. However, after a few minutes, I found a spot at the..."
Dee Roberts
"Great food, wonderful service and the atmosphere in this historical building was incredible. We sat upstairs next to a window that overlooked the..."
Melissa Le Roy
"Dinner was amazing. We ate at the bar and the ladies behind the bar were very busy but they were on top of everything. Great experience would go back..."
Tina Way
"The Chelsea is a must when in New Bern, North Carolina! We always eat here. Southern food elevated is the description in general; but anything you..."
Anita Mendoza
"Had no issues walking in for dinner seating on a Tuesday night in May. Thoroughly enjoyed the southern burger and hubby loved the voodoo steak and..."
Vikki Martin
"This is a restaurant located in downtown New Bern. We were here for a party and our table was upstairs. They have a very nice view from the upstairs..."
Homeagain Jiggity Jig
"What a spectacular meal on our weekend trip to New Bern, NC! We had the Cedar Smoked Salmon and the Woodsman Ribeye specials. The ribeye was so..."
Michelle Duncan
"Everyone in our group raved about their food. We sat upstairs and it was nice. My burger and sweet potato fries were delicious. The fried green..."
Patty Watson
"Worth the wait! Walked in on a Friday night. Told there was a 45 minute wait.. so they took our names and said they would call us when the table was..."
Tami Howard
Persimmons Waterfront Restaurant
Persimmons Waterfront Restaurant
76/100 (4507 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Late Night
Cakes
Calamares
Shrimp
Beef
Lamb
Salmon
Lobster
Pesto
Crab Cake
Fish
Fish & Chips
Pasta
Pork
Tapas
Fish Taco
Salad
Tacos
Swordfish
Crab
Scallops
Duck
Sandwiches
Lasagne
Oyster
Burger
Pork Tenderloin
Calamari
Hamburgers
Shrimp and Grits
Risotto
Pimento Cheese
Tuna
Fish & chips
Sit down
American
Seafood
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Seating
Live Music
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Waterfront
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Discover
Parking Available
Brunch
Mid-range
"We always make sure to stop here when we are in New Bern! The food is creative, high quality, and delicious! We have never been disappointed by the..."
Melissa Lili
"Great restaurant on the water. The atmosphere was great. The service was excellent. The food was pretty good but would have had less peppers and more..."
Lane Trogdon
"Eating here this evening was definitely a surprise! I had not had great experiences in the past but this restored my faith in this beautiful..."
Angela Easterbrook
"We loved everything 👆💗💗💗🤩 the fennel and Asian pear salad is refreshing and amazing. The lemon and pepper wings are fantastic with..."
Lisa Graber
"I can see why my in-laws enjoy this place. Every couple of months they drive the 45 min to and hour to come here. It was charming and the food was..."
Breana McGowan
"It was on our friends' must-stop list, and now we know why! They weren't busy on a Thursday night. Perfect atmosphere to watch the sun go down and..."
Chris Henry
"This was the first time I've been to this restaurant. My cousins treated my mom there for her birthday. The food was delicious and our waitress was..."
Tonya A.
"We arrived at Persimmons Waterfront Restaurant after a long-awaited ordeal. We've made reservations 2 prior times and had to cancel due to inclement..."
G. Renata Marlowe
"Nice waterfront dining location. Great views. Friendly and quick service. Enjoyed the fish tacos. The hush puppies were very tasty but slightly..."
Benjamin Schwantes
"Took a day trip to New Bern and this was at the top of my list for lunch. I sat on the back deck and was grated promptly, my server was great..."
Shannon Stiles
Captain Ratty's Seafood & Steakhouse
Captain Ratty's Seafood & Steakhouse
75/100 (3401 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Soups
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
American
Bar
Seafood
Soups
Seafood
Vegan Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Toasts
Calamari
Fried Pickle Chips
Fried Green Tomato blt
Fried shrimp
Mussels
Shrimp
Cold Crab Nachos Supreme
Tuna
Spicy Chipotle Tacos
Fried Green Tomatoes
Calamares
Fried Shrimp N Fries Spicy Sauce
Fresh Oysters
Cobb Salad
Salmon
Pancakes
Chicago Burger
Shrimp and Grits
Sweet Potato Fries
Cakes
Crab Cake
Seared Scallops
Pesto
Fish & Chips
Pasta
Bounty
Fish
Tapas
Salad
Fresh Catch of the Day
Quesadilla
Tacos
Clam Chowder
Fish and Chips
Wine
Haddock
Fish & chips
Calamari
Crab
Key Lime Pie
Scallops
Sandwiches
Fried Pickles
Clams
Burger
Shrimp and Grits
Nachos
Oyster
Peel & Eat Shrimp
Sit down
Soups
Seafood
Bar
American
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Buffet
Street Parking
Live Music
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Accepts Discover
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"My server was polite and attentive. The fish & chips, delicious..."
Angela Lynch
"Service was great! Food was delicious! Specialty fall coctails were yummy. A very special..."
Rhianna Nicole
"With a lot of competition in downtown New Bern you have to be good to survive. This is a very nice place to eat. We were met at the door by a..."
Dennis s
"Food very fresh and super tasty except for the soup. Host was super unwelcoming on the other hand and somehow liked to show attitude on her face and..."
Christine C
"We had a great meal on a Wednesday night. It was not crowded, so there was no wait. The food came out hot and very well prepared. Seafood boil was so..."
Joel K (Jkatz)
"We enjoyed breakfast this morning. Part of our table had the breakfast buffet, a great selection and did not taste like typical buffet foods…so..."
Amy Hill
"We sat outside, which was perfect for enjoying the weather and people watching. The sauteed seafood meal (pick 3) was delicious. I also added a salad..."
Tina Marie Devlin
"Food was great. Service was polite but a little behind and the drinks could have been better. Overall, would go..."
Anne Randol
"5/5 would definitely recommend! I didn't get the seafood (I got the chicken breast), but the food was delicious and filling and the seafood seemed to..."
Caleb Jones
"Food was great! The service was so good. Not only was our waitress super friendly and helpful,so was the other waitress!!!! Talking to us..."
Esther munoz
"I ordered the fish and chips expecting the standard fish sticks and fries, I was greatly surprised. What I received was a mountain of absolutely..."
Bruce Goss
"Our waitress and hostess (Asia and her sister) were phenomenal. We did the peel your own shrimp appetizer and it was insanely good. Great drinks,..."
Meredith Payne
"Fresh Fish and Great Ambience. The food is very fresh, ate here everyday while on vacation. The fish was lightly battered-more fish than bread. ..."
Carmen Ayala
"My friend and I went here for breakfast this morning. We had NO idea they had a breakfast buffet until today. It was delicious! They have French..."
Nancy F
"Stopped here for a drink and appetizer, the cold crab nachos are excellent. Will definitely be back. Service is friendly and staff are all very..."
Paul Davies
"This was the first time having dinner at Captain Ratty's. I have heard friends say how good it was. Its a rainy Wednesday evening and the restaurant..."
Henry Beakes
"The food is delicious and the manager is fantastic. The atmosphere is warm. The hostess was super friendly. It was quite crowded at lunch so the..."
Jerry Miranda
Sting Ray Cafe
Sting Ray Cafe
70/100 (1208 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
Seafood
American
Dinner
Lunch
Cakes
Salad
Clam Chowder
Fish
Crab
Scallops
Clams
Oyster
Salmon
Crab Cake
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Crab Legs
French Fries
Burger
Fried shrimp
Crawfish
Fish & chips
Catfish
Shrimp
Sit down
American
Seafood
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Ate at this family owned place twice while on vacay. Who can go to the south and eat just salad! Met the owner, daughter and son in law. The minute..."
Stephanie P
"Excellent seafood and extremely fresh since they get their fish from the fish market next door. Rachel, our server, was really friendly and gave us..."
Jason Dickerson
"I love this place! Maybe the outside doesn't look fancy, but the food makes up for that. The crab soup is good, the fried shrimp is wonderful, even..."
Joan D
"I drove to New Bern for a baby shower. After the fun was over I was Hungry so I ask the family, those who came on this trip are you ready for some..."
Cheri Cherry
"I went there for my first time today. There was only one waitress and the younger generation were doing a excellent job at learning how to help. I..."
Harlem River Dr NEWYORK CITY
"Not a bad little spot. Fast n friendly service. When it got busy, the what I assume was management stepped in and refilled our drink. Had the 3..."
1mangoldrush
"Great clam chowder, fresh fish from market next door, Hush puppies to die for! Crab cake like it should be fixed. Glad we found place. Stay off..."
Dan Morrison
"After a long hot tour of Tryon Palace right up the road, my family and I decided that we wanted to eat somewhere other than the typical fast food..."
Scott Redhead
"Relatives from Vermont and I ate her about 4pm on a Friday. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. The food was excellent, particularly the broiled..."
Lottie Wilds
"Pleasant meal, southern style seafood. Crab soup had a nice taste, but far too dense. Steamed oysters I have never had. I wouldn't again, but the..."
S K
Friday's 1890 Seafood
Friday's 1890 Seafood
70/100 (2171 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
American
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
Crab
Oyster
Crab Cake
Cakes
Fish
Shrimp
Sit down
American
Seafood
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"First time in today and it was great! It's very deceiving on the outside, but clean, fresh, and comfy inside. Food was amazing, and so was the..."
Janet Creech
"They have a senior and lunch menu. I ordered the flounder and shrimp It was cooked perfectly. The waiter was very good, attentive . Salad bar is..."
Peri Mcdonald
"I like this place for their trout when it's cooked just right it's delicious. The only sides I recommend are broccoli and baked sweet potato, the..."
LaTachia Latrece
"We were in town for a trip, and our hotel recommended this for dinner. We decided to give it a try. Once we pulled up, the building is really run..."
Michael Watts
"Had lunch here today. I really liked the hush puppies. The waitress was so nice, and she made me a great salad. Sorry didn't catch her name. We had..."
marian tabak smith
"Really cool rustic interior. The bbq and potato salad were very good, slaw was ok. Fish was..."
Carter Claiborne
"Had the BBQ & Chicken combo. Had a piece of my girlfriend's flounder. Everything taste. Next time I'll try the shrimp. Lot of options to choose from...."
Slickjc1
"My Trout was piping hot, Thanks! Baked potato 🥔 was awesome, so was the broccoli..."
G Marshall
"Great place. Rustic setting. Makes you feel like you are on the boat waiting for the cook what you just caught. Friendly staff. Fast..."
Louis Caniac
"The fish was great! The service was amazing! The price was reasonable! The amount of food was perfect and had enough to take home for lunch the next..."
Kimberly Bowne
"It is a very relaxing atmosphere and wait staff is great. The food is very good and fresh. Lemonade is very tasty. Although, I did order a side dish..."
Melissa Mitchell
Carolina Grill
Carolina Grill
70/100 (1901 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
American
Bar
Seafood
American
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Pasta
Salad
Scallops
Oyster
Ribs
Fried shrimp
Pesto
Fish
Burger
Sit down
American
Seafood
Bar
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Carolina Grill is a quaint little restaurant that serves up delicious dinners that remind you of those warm country dinners your family made growing..."
Olivia DeArment
"Decided to have lunch at a new place today. Made a good choice. Service was excellent, server friendly, and made sure everything was to our..."
Charles Singleman
"My family ate here for the first time and plan to visit again. The food was good and the service was pleasant. My grandson had kid's fried shrimp..."
Shelly W.
"Eating local at Carolina Grill was an outstanding experience. The shrimp and shrimp was cooked to perfection. All foods appeared freshly prepared..."
Jeff Fleming
"Great seafood - shrimp, oysters and fish! Server was warm and friendly and really cared about making us happy. Overall a great experience. Looking..."
Ryan Brown
"We went an hour or two before close. Food came out quick, was fresh, and our server was incredibly polite. Their water tasted good too for all my..."
Clari Nevermore
"Great place for sit down meal. Close to where I work and go to church. Decent prices. Recently changed ownership, these owners, Have The Ten..."
Karen Hacker
"Great burger and chips. Very tasty. Stopped in by myself for lunch. Waitress was amazing. Will definitely..."
Justin Leaming
"What a wonderful restaurant. We were promptly seated and waited on. After we ordered we didn't have to wait long for our food. The meals were..."
New Bern Puppets
"The service is amazing, and I've always had a great waitress. The cooks are amazing too! They have the best country fried steak in New Bern. On..."
Amanda Barber
"Was a great place to eat! I fell for the appetizers and sides, so was given the veggie plate. My friend ordered shrimp and steak. Everything was..."
FrUitbOOtiE_TLC
"We really enjoyed our meal. All was cooked to perfection. The fried okra was so good. I have ordered every visit. The seafood was delicious as well..."
Shirley Belk
"First time coming to this restaurant. We started with the loaded fries which were great. For dinner I had the country fried steak with mashed..."
Dustin Winn
"The young hostess with the two nose rings had a horrible attitude and huffed when we asked for a booth, server was great and very attentive to me and..."
Karson Powell