Persimmons | Waterfront Restaurant

We stop here for the first time. Everything was amazing. The staff was super nice. We had Julia as our server and she was amazing! I got the Peppercorn Chicken that comes with mashed potatoes, and broccoli. It was sooo good! My husband got the fried Seafood Platter that had lobster, shrimp, and flounder. His came with huge hushpuppies and a nice portion of slaw. The wedge salad was a very nice portion. The Hawaiian roles with the Thai honey butter was so good as well.

We stop here for the first time. Everything was amazing. The staff was super nice. We had Julia as our server and she was amazing! I got the Peppercorn Chicken that comes with mashed potatoes, and broccoli. It was sooo good! My husband got the fried Seafood Platter that had lobster, shrimp, and flounder. His came with huge hushpuppies and a nice portion of slaw. The wedge salad was a very nice portion. The Hawaiian roles with the Thai honey butter was so good as well.

Decided to try this place for a nice dinner. I did make a reservation, which is very easy to do on their website. I didn't want to take the chance. Walking up, it looks nice and is a beautiful spot on the water. It was immediate friendly service, smiling faces, and I ordered a glass of wine (a Zinfandel). Tried the brussel sprout appetizer and the Bourbon glazed salmon for dinner. The appetizer was spot on, not overly crispy or burnt, and a complimenting balsamic. The main course of the salmon, was cooked to perfection with a side of mashed sweet potatoes, and green beans. My only complaint is that the mashed sweet potatoes were whipped, it felt like baby food in my mouth and starchy. Really hard to get a good flavor. I was hoping for some real cinnamon flavor. I was encouraged to try a dessert (which she answered honestly if they make in-house, and unfortunately they don't), so I decided to go with the carrot cake. Not disappointed at all, it was the perfect ending to a great meal.

Decided to try this place for a nice dinner. I did make a reservation, which is very easy to do on their website. I didn't want to take the chance. Walking up, it looks nice and is a beautiful spot on the water. It was immediate friendly service, smiling faces, and I ordered a glass of wine (a Zinfandel). Tried the brussel sprout appetizer and the Bourbon glazed salmon for dinner. The appetizer was spot on, not overly crispy or burnt, and a complimenting balsamic. The main course of the salmon, was cooked to perfection with a side of mashed sweet potatoes, and green beans. My only complaint is that the mashed sweet potatoes were whipped, it felt like baby food in my mouth and starchy. Really hard to get a good flavor. I was hoping for some real cinnamon flavor. I was encouraged to try a dessert (which she answered honestly if they make in-house, and unfortunately they don't), so I decided to go with the carrot cake. Not disappointed at all, it was the perfect ending to a great meal.

Persimmons Waterfront Restaurant is the quintessential New Bern dining experience, perfectly blending a stunning location with seriously impressive New American cuisine. The atmosphere alone is worth the visit; nestled right on the Neuse River, the panoramic views are absolutely fantastic, making it an ideal spot to relax and take in the Inner Banks scenery. The food truly stands out. My table enjoyed the pork chops and chicken, both of which were ridiculously tender and flavorful; you could definitely tell the chef can cook! The service was efficient and friendly, contributing to the restaurant’s warm, elegant-yet-casual coastal ambiance. Whether you’re planning a romantic date night, a relaxed family outing, or just meeting friends for drinks on the water, Persimmons fits the bill perfectly. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and highly recommend trying this New Bern waterfront destination for a memorable culinary experience.