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Monday 11am - 9pm Tuesday 11am - 9pm Wednesday 11am - 9pm Thursday 11am - 9pm Friday 11am - 9:30pm Saturday 11am - 9:30pm

The Chelsea

Name: The Chelsea
Address: 335 Middle Street, New Bern, NC, 28560, US
Telephone: +12526375469
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.8

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Comfortable fine dining restaurant, venue, + catering services | located in the iconic Stanly Building in historic downtown New Bern, NC Welcome to The Chelsea!
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Nestled in the heart of historic downtown New Bern, we’re dedicated to providing a warm and inviting atmosphere where every guest feels at home. Our passion for exceptional service and delicious cuisine shines through in everything we do. At The Chelsea, we believe in using the freshest ingredients to create dishes that delight the palate. Whether you’re joining us for a casual lunch, a cozy dinner, or a special celebration, our team is committed to making your experience unforgettable. We pride ourselves on being an iconic favorite since 1992, where friends and family come together to create lasting memories. Join us for celebrations, seasonal specials, and a warm welcome every time you visit. Take The Chelsea experience with you - whether it's a corporate meeting or rehearsal dinner hosted in our banquet room, a family reunion, your wedding reception, or any other event! Our catering team provides exceptional menu options that are tailored specifically to your event. Learn more at www.thechelsea.com. Discover the charm of The Chelsea—where exceptional food, warm hospitality, and great company come together!

11/05/2026

Dinner Features ||

🐟 Citrus-Crusted Snowy Grouper — $44
Locally caught snowy grouper, Charleston red rice, lump crab, and roasted poblano cream finished with lime.

🍷 Mer Soleil Unoaked Chardonnay — $11 glass / $42 bottle

🥩 Peppercorn-Crusted New York Strip — $48
10 oz New York strip with crispy smashed fingerling potatoes tossed in black garlic truffle butter, roasted mushrooms, and brandy peppercorn cream sauce.

🍷 Belle Glos Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir — $17 glass / $66 bottle

🦪 Crispy Fried Oysters — $18
Seasoned cornmeal crust, lemon-chive aioli, and fresh lemon.

🍷 Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc — $14 glass / $54 bottle

✨ Menu Highlight: Snowy Grouper
Our locally caught snowy grouper gets its name from the pearly white spots on younger fish, which usually fade as they mature. Found around deep offshore ledges and rocky bottoms off North Carolina, snowy grouper has firm white flesh and a mild, slightly sweet flavor, making it well suited to our citrus crust, lump crab, and roasted poblano cream.

11/04/2026

Our Thanksgiving menu is here! 🦃🍂

Gather around our table this Thanksgiving and let us take care of the cooking, serving, and dishes!

We'll be offering a special Thanksgiving menu featuring traditional holiday favorites alongside some of the well-loved dishes from our regular dinner menu. Full menu details will be announced soon.

🍁 Reservations are required.
🍁 Last seating at 6 PM.
🍁 Reservations must be made by calling our hosts at 252-637-5469.

Please note: A $50 per person no-show or late cancellation fee will apply to reservations not canceled at least 48 hours in advance.

We look forward to sharing the holiday with you and yours! 🥂

11/02/2026

Lunch Features

November 2–7, 2026

✨️Meatball Marinara — $17

House-made beef meatballs, capellini pasta, marinara sauce, Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

✨️Chopped Steak Focaccia — $18

Seasoned chopped beef, sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, melted Swiss cheese, fresh arugula and horseradish cream on toasted focaccia. Served with choice of side.

✨️Shrimp Cobb Salad — $19

Chilled seasoned shrimp, chopped romaine, crispy bacon, avocado, hard-boiled egg, tomatoes and blue cheese crumbles. Served with buttermilk ranch dressing.

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from our crew! 🕸👻🎃

Stop in and dine with Stitch, Toby Keith, a pirate, and Max Goof. No tricks, all treats.

10/30/2026

Fridays are for Fried Green Tomatoes! ✨️

Spend the weekend with us. Reservations | www.thechelsea.com or 252.637.5469

10/29/2026

CHEF’S DINNER FEATURES

🍽️ CRISPY BURRATA RAVIOLI | 14

Golden-fried burrata and basil pesto ravioli, house-made marinara, Parmesan, fresh parsley.

🍇 Mer Soleil Unoaked Chardonnay | 11 glass / 42 bottle

🍽️ NEW ENGLAND SCALLOPS | 45

Pan-seared diver scallops, creamy risotto, New England chowder cream, crispy Duroc bacon lardons, toasted croutons.

🍇 Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay | 15 glass / 56 bottle

🍽️ GRILLED CERVENA VENISON CHOP | 48

Grilled Cervena venison chop, whipped sweet potatoes, thyme-glazed carrots, pearl onions, green beans, cherry-Cabernet glace.

🍇 Portlandia Pinot Noir | 13 glass / 46 bottle

✨ MENU HIGHLIGHT — WHAT MAKES CERVENA SPECIAL?

Raised on the lush, open pastures of New Zealand, Cervena is a premium venison prized for its exceptional tenderness and delicate flavor. Unlike traditional wild venison, Cervena offers a mild, refined richness without the pronounced gamey taste. Sourced from carefully raised young deer, it’s a unique dining experience that combines the elegance of fine beef with the distinctive character of venison.

10/28/2026

Not your typical grilled cheese. 🥪

Our Wagyu Brisket Grilled Cheese brings together rich, tender brisket, melted cheese, caramelized onions, and golden, toasted sourdough for a lunch that's anything but ordinary.

10/27/2026

Chelsea Cheese Toast every time. 😅

10/26/2026

🍽️ Lunch Features
October 26–31, 2026

🍝 Chicken & Mushroom Gemelli — $18
Grilled chicken, sautéed mushrooms, spinach, roasted garlic Parmesan cream sauce, gemelli pasta.

🥪 Steakhouse Focaccia Sandwich — $19
Shaved beef, caramelized onions, provolone, horseradish Parmesan mayonnaise, toasted focaccia, seasoned fries.

🌶️ Sweet Chili Crispy Cauliflower Bowl — $15
Crispy cauliflower, Spanish rice, sweet chili glaze, green onions, sesame seeds, adobo-lime crema.

10/24/2026

Weekend Feature ✨️
Carnitas Chilaquiles Verdes — $15

Corn tortillas simmered in a roasted tomatillo and poblano salsa, topped with tender pork shoulder carnitas, crumbled cotija cheese, and shaved red onion. Finished with two sunny-side-up eggs.

Address

335 Middle Street
New Bern, NC
28560

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 9pm
Tuesday	11am - 9pm
Wednesday	11am - 9pm
Thursday	11am - 9pm
Friday	11am - 9:30pm
Saturday	11am - 9:30pm

Telephone

+12526375469

Website

http://www.thechelsea.com/

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