This was our first time here, and we can say that Amber is an amazing waitress. The pros and cons of our experience: overall, we would say, do not get the braised short rib entree, meat and grits were too dry, missing accompaniments mentioned in the menu. The waitress agreed because she tasted it as well. We had to return it. Do get the brussel sprouts as a side, seasoned well. The calamari was a very small portion to price ratio and only really had the rings, not so much the legs. We thought the chicken salad sandwich was average but do get the homemade chips. So good! And get the Blackberry burger! Cooked well and the goat cheese spread was divine. 3.75/5. Owner cared enough to find out the true details of what happened and what didn't meet expectations.
The Chelsea
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This was our first time here, and we can say that Amber is an amazing waitress. The pros and cons of our experience: overall, we would say, do not get the braised short rib entree, meat and grits were too dry, missing accompaniments mentioned in the menu. The waitress agreed because she tasted it as well. We had to return it. Do get the brussel sprouts as a side, seasoned well. The calamari was a very small portion to price ratio and only really had the rings, not so much the legs. We thought the chicken salad sandwich was average but do get the homemade chips. So good! And get the Blackberry burger! Cooked well and the goat cheese spread was divine. 3.75/5. Owner cared enough to find out the true details of what happened and what didn't meet expectations.
We have been wanting to try the Chelsea for a long time and finally got the chance while spending the weekend in New Bern celebrating my fiancés birthday. Let me say the service was excellent. The food looked good but the shrimp and grits lacked flavor and sauce. We travel all over and its one of my favorites but this was one of the worst sadly. The turkey club was “good” per my love. The bread and butter was delish! The expresso martini was good but the peach Bellini we didn’t care for. The best part was the sweet older ladies that sat by us. They actually sang Happy birthday to my fiancé.
We have been wanting to try the Chelsea for a long time and finally got the chance while spending the weekend in New Bern celebrating my fiancés birthday. Let me say the service was excellent. The food looked good but the shrimp and grits lacked flavor and sauce. We travel all over and its one of my favorites but this was one of the worst sadly. The turkey club was “good” per my love. The bread and butter was delish! The expresso martini was good but the peach Bellini we didn’t care for. The best part was the sweet older ladies that sat by us. They actually sang Happy birthday to my fiancé.
Nice downtown New Bern NC restaurant with plenty of street parking housed in a historic building. The hostess always has a welcoming smile and is normally quick to get you seated The tables are dressed in white table cloths. There is dining on 2 floors one up and one down. The wait staff is friendly and knowledgable Of the menu offerings content and composition. Here the star of the show is the food. They serve lunch and dinner and have specials along with the menu items. One of our favorites is the cauliflower pizza crust pizzas. They offer a variety of different toppings from time to time I have had a seafood medley as a topping and most recently (pictured) philly steak pizza with strips of ribeye, onions, provolone, peppers and a delish garlic cream sauce. My wife had the shepherds pie and said it was also very good Their shrimp and grits are probably the best I have ever tasted. The sandwiches like Rueben and Club are excellent. The food is also presented very neatly and attractive. A really nice restaurant with a small bar dow and up stairs Ladies bring a jacket or sweater they do kerp it cool.