Best Shrimp and Grits in New Bern

4 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)
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Mj's Raw Bar & Grille
Mj's Raw Bar & Grille
84/100 (3754 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Bar
Bar
Seafood
Vegan Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Pesto
Tapas
Stuffed Flounder
Fish
Fish Taco
Crab
Fried calamari
Tacos
Scallops
Burger
Crab Legs
Clams
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Steamers
Oyster
Alligator Bites
Fish & chips
French Fries
Calamari
Oysters on the 1 2 Shell
Mussels
Seafood Pot Pie
MJ's Crab Pretzel
Shrimp
Pretzel
Tuna
Signature Bloody Mary with Soft Shell Crab
Fried shrimp
Calamares
Salmon
Dungeness or Snow Crab Legs - What 'S on Hand
Steamed Oysters
Key lime pie
MJ's Signature Hot Crab Dip
Lobster
New England Clam Chowder
Crawfish
Catfish
Tuna Crisp
Pasta
Fish & Chips
Shrimp and Grits
Crab Cake
Peel and Eat Shrimp Platter
Salad
Lobster Roll
Po' Boys
Chowder
Pound of Steamed Shrimp
Wings
Wings
Crab Soup
Cheesecake
Clam Chowder
Asian Tuna Salad
Cakes
Fish & Chips
Mac and cheese
Shrimp and Grits
Sit down
Seafood
Bar
American
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
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
The Chelsea
The Chelsea
84/100 (3278 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
American
Vegan Options
Seafood
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Osso Buco
Scallops
Paella
Oyster
Shrimp and Grits
Calamari
Burger
Crab Soup
Risotto
Cakes
Tuna
Bruschette
Calamares
Shrimp
Pesto
Salmon
Fish
Pork
Ossobuco
Crab Cake
Dumplings
Cheesecake
Lobster
Filet Mignon
Dim Sum
Pasta
Salad
Cheesecakes
Crab
Sit down
American
Seafood
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Late Night
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
Vegan Options
Seafood
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
American
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Late Night
Brunch
Scallops
Duck
Sandwiches
Fish & chips
Lasagne
Oyster
Burger
Hamburgers
Pork Tenderloin
Calamari
Shrimp and Grits
Risotto
Pimento Cheese
Tuna
Shrimp
Cakes
Calamares
Beef
Lamb
Pesto
Salmon
Fish
Pork
Crab Cake
Lobster
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Pasta
Fish Taco
Salad
Tacos
Swordfish
Crab
Sit down
American
Seafood
Waterfront
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Private Dining
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Live Music
Wheelchair Accessible
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
American
Seafood
Soups
Vegan Options
Soups
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Seafood
American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Drinks
Tacos
Shrimp and Grits
Clam Chowder
Haddock
Peel & Eat Shrimp
Fried Pickle Chips
Crab
Sandwiches
Fried Green Tomato blt
Scallops
Burger
Cold Crab Nachos Supreme
Clams
Nachos
Spicy Chipotle Tacos
Oyster
Fried Green Tomatoes
Toasts
Fried Shrimp N Fries Spicy Sauce
Calamari
Fresh Oysters
Chicago Burger
Fried shrimp
Cobb Salad
Mussels
Sweet Potato Fries
Shrimp
Shrimp and Grits
Tuna
Calamares
Seared Scallops
Cakes
Salmon
Bounty
Pesto
Fish
Fresh Catch of the Day
Pancakes
Quesadilla
Fish and Chips
Wine
Crab Cake
Calamari
Fish & Chips
Key Lime Pie
Pasta
Fish & chips
Tapas
Fried Pickles
Salad
Sit down
American
Soups
Seafood
Bar
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Seating
Television
Table Service
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
Brunch
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Drinks
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