Cork Wine Bar & Bistro

New Bern, NC · Restaurant

Rating
4.6/5
★★★★★ 4.6
Reviews
20
Rank in New Bern
#39
of 182 restaurants
City Percentile
68%
rating percentile
Address
Cork Wine Bar & Bistro, 319 Bern St, New Bern, NC 28562
Phone
(252) 631-2811
Website
corkwinebarandbistro.com
Status
Closed · Opens 5 PM

Cork Wine Bar & Bistro is a restaurant located in New Bern, NC. It is one of 182 restaurants listed in New Bern. Its 4.6-star rating is above the New Bern city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Cork Wine Bar & Bistro

SUN JOURNALS VOTED #1 BEST OF THE BEST RESTAURANT 2024 We are an Intimate family owned Wine Bar and Bistro in New Bern, NC. Our focus is on boutique wines & Italian American inspired dinners and Sunday brunch. Some of the best seafood New Bern has to... More

Hours

Saturday5 PM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Lori Childers · Nov 2025

I had a wonderful dinner at Cork last night with a friend. We both ordered the Jamaican Jerk Salmon over jasmine rice with mango salsa, and it was outstanding—moist, flavorful, and a very generous portion. Our server, Jennifer, was fantastic. Professional, warm, and extremely knowledgeable about the wine list. Easily the best service I’ve had at Cork. One small note: I originally came in excited to order the scallops, and only learned they were unavailable when I tried to order. Not a big deal since the salmon ended up being delicious, but a quick mention upfront or a note on the menu would have been helpful. Overall, a great experience—I’ll definitely be back!

★★★★★ 5.0 Justin Griffin · Sep 2025

Came here for my wife’s 40th birthday brunch. I will say the menu was on the smaller side but still had plenty to select from. We both got the Hash and I got a side of sausage. It tasted great however, I would recommend asking for the hash to be cooked to crisp. It was a little too soft for my personal liking. Will definitely be back tho!

★★★★★ 5.0 John Bratcher (JB) · Nov 2025

Wow! Great place, great service and amazing atmosphere! Joy recently becoming our newest friend lived up to her name “Joy” as she was pleasant, professional, and extremely knowledgeable about the menu as well as the wines. We had the chicken parmigiana and it was delicious! Having lived in Italy for six years I can tell you this could rival some of the better restaurants over there. Impeccable from start to finish! Go check it out and free tip, call ahead for a reservation. Buon appetito!

★★★★★ 5.0 Marisol Donovan · Mar 2025

We've been dining at this restaurant for over two years, and it continues to impress us every single time. Without a doubt, it's the best restaurant in town. The food is consistently exceptional, the atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the service is nothing short of professional—every server we've encountered has been courteous, knowledgeable, and attentive. This place could easily compete with top-tier establishments in cities like New York or Boston. The quality, presentation, and flavor of the dishes are truly big city caliber. Some of our personal favorites include the parmesan truffle fries—perfectly crispy and bursting with rich flavor—and the French onion soup, which is deeply savory and comforting. The lobster roll is another standout—fresh, buttery, and absolutely on par with a

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Chelsey Bennett · Aug 2025

Food was okay but it took a long time - we got 2 appetizers (stuffed mushrooms and charcuterie board) and entrees, we were there 2.5 hours (with only a few other tables). Wine selection was great. The fake flowers hanging from the lights were not cute and made the place look cheap and cheesey (only thing they were "good" for is collecting dust).

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

RestaurantBistroBrunch restaurantItalian restaurantSeafood restaurantWine bar

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