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Best date night spots in New Bern, NC 💕🌊
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items Planning a date night in New Bern? Check out this list of spots from a local. Includes pre dinner spots, great restaurants, things to do, and dessert places to try.
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Before dinner drinks 🍸
Dinner 🍛
Things to do
Desserts
Before dinner drinks 🍸
Great spots to check out for drinks before (or after) dinner!
Speakeasy style tapas spot with the best ambiance!! My fiancé and I love to stop here before dinner and listen to the live music and have a cocktail.
Baxters 1892 Restaurant
Such a good outdoor spot to stop and have drinks before dinner! They also have large plates if you want to do dinner here as well.
Harry's BBQ
Persimmons is a vibe - it’s waterfront and such a great spot in the cooler months! We mainly go here for drinks before dinner but they have dinner options as well!
Persimmons Waterfront Restaurant | Fine Dining on the Neuse River
The vibes here are SO cute! A ton of cocktails to chose from and different toast options.
The Old Pinnix
A great bar with a lot of ambiance downtown! We stop by here for before dinner drinks quite often.
PourHouse222 | All-American Bar | Historic Downtown New Bern, NC
Another place with great ambiance! My fiancé and I love the drinks here, such a variety of handcrafted cocktails.
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Dinner 🍛
A list of dinner places to check out for your next date night! Me and my fiancé love all of these spots!
One of our favorite restaurants in New Bern, the staff is super friendly and the food never disappoints. A great Thai spot with a lot of different menu options!
Downtown New Bern | Thai Restaurant | Thai Angel
Such a great date night spot! We love the food here and they have a variety of different cocktail options with alcohol free drinks as well! Definitely try the strawberry cake if you go, you won’t be disappointed!
Cypress Hall
We’ve always had a great time at the Chelsea! So many great food options for anyone. Try the southern burger or the shrimp and grits!
The Chelsea: Restaraunt & Catering | Downtown New Bern, NC
A more low key spot but the food is great! Their shrimp and grits are so good! Outdoor seating too which is great in the cooler months.
MJ’s Raw Bar and Grille
This is a consistent go to for my finance and I - the food is always good and there’s something for everyone. The peach pork chops are my favorite!
Morgan's Tavern and Grill, New Bern, North Carolina
A wonderful sushi place! This is owned by the same family as my favorite Thai restaurant, the food is great and the staff is so friendly!
Kuma Sushi Bar
Things to do
Unique date night activities to try before or after dinner!
My finance and I love to stretch our legs after our date night dinner and the park is the perfect place to do it. It’s waterfront and beautiful! If you’re here during Christmas you can check out the lights as well!
Union Point Park
Touring the palace is such a cute date night activity if you’re into history. New Bern is NCs first capital so Tryon Palace has a ton of stories to tell. The gardens are beautiful as well.
Home | Tryon Palace
Nothing says date night like trying to find your way out of an escape room with your partner 🤪 a fun activity before or after dinner
Escape Room | Bear Towne | New Bern NC
If you like axe throwing this is a great spot for you. A unique date night idea in downtown. Walking distance from all of the restaurants.
Home - Beary The Hatchet
We have this on our list of date night things to do! A cute paint your own pottery place.
The Accidental Artist
I’ve never used this site before but I love the idea of a scavenger hunt! It has great reviews as well!
New Bern Scavenger Hunt: Bear Town Treasure Hunt
A unique way to tour New Bern and learn about history!
New BernTours | 800-849-7316, historic trolley tours
Desserts
The best spots for a sweet treat after dinner!
A New Bern staple! The best ice cream for an after date night treat!
The Cow Cafe - Cafe in New Bern, NC
I love stopping by this place after dinner! A wide assortment of fudge and other sweet treats! You can get milkshakes here as well!
Shop | Bear City Fudge Company
A french style cafe/bakery with coffee and assorted treats! They do close early so make sure to get there before 6.
Mayte Sweets | New Bern
A little bit of a drive from the downtown spots but worth it! This is my favorite spot for desserts. Everything is SO good!
Famous Restaurant & Baking Company
A new ice cream spot in New Bern! This isn’t downtown but it’s a very close drive. A great place to dry if you love ice cream.
Simply Natural Creamery