Cafe Tapas New Bern

Welcoming neighborhood bar and grill. We just stopped in for drinks but the food looked really good. Our server was prompt and helpful. The atmosphere inside and out is comfortable and welcoming. They have a nice selection of bottled and draft beers. Some local, some not. We would like to come back for lunch or dinner.

We never knew this place was here even though it's in the business district, it's right on the outskirts between the municipal buildings and the boat docks. It was tough to find a parking spot nearby, but I'm glad we got one about two blocks away. We needed the exercise after our meal here. It's a converted residence, so the inside is small, but out back are several patios and a large courtyard. Some of the tables have upholstered chairs, some canvas, some metal, and an overall eclectic but comfortable atmosphere, The next thing we noticed was that many of the tables had dogs quietly sitting under them. This is very pet friendly. Our server was Tonya, and she was nothing short of fantastic. She treated us like long lost friends. Oh yeah, might as well mention the food. It's geared to Jamaican style fare. My daughter got the jerk burger and it had to be about 6" high.(see one of the attached photos) No way a human can get their mouth around it! Two of us had pub burgers which were normal size, and I got jerk pork with sweet potato fries and slaw. It was all tasty and well seasoned. If you're not into authentic jerk style, it may be a bit much, but we loved every bite. We will be back!!!