Location: Oriental
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Oriental is one of nine incorporated municipalities in Pamlico County, North Carolina, USA. The population was 900, according to the 2010 census. It is part of the New Bern, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Restaurants in Oriental
1. Nautical Wheelers
Overall Ratings
5 based on 49 reviews
It's a fun little department store for your Waterfront lifestyle. Shoes, Clothing, Wine Jewelry, Cards, T-Shirts and more in Oriental, NC and now in Downtown New Bern too. Monthly Wine Tasting on the 3rd Saturday in Oriental and during Artwalk on the 2nd Friday in New Bern. Open seven days a week at 10am.
Reviewed By Caytoncristy - New Bern, North Carolina
Wonderful shop to peruse and purchase gifts and sundries. Love their fun and unique items. Ever changing inventory of goodies. Also love that they carry great shoes for the family...something you can't find here locally without driving to nearby New Bern. They are friendly and helpful...good to talk with...and don't miss out on their wine tastings and goodies.
2. Oriental's School of Sailing
Overall Ratings
5 based on 52 reviews
We teach sailing and power boating from beginner to expert levels, using US Sailing and US Powerboating certified curricula. We also do customized and individualized training based on the student's background, experience, and needs. We teach in our boats or in your boat. We charter sailboats in our home NC location and can help you charter in other locations around the world. We can help you make the buying decisions necessary to select a sail or power boat that meets your needs and recommend a reputable broker to help you with the purchase.
Reviewed By David B - Cary, North Carolina
A great experience. Jim Nixon does his best to take very raw material and turn it into competent (relatively) sailors. The week was fun, challenging, enlightening, broadening.
3. Bow to Stern Boating Center
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
Bow to Stern Boating Center offers sailboat, powerboat and kayak rentals, Jr. and adult sailing programs, and captained and bareboat charters. Our fleet has over 75 boats for all types of boating activities. Take a boat out by yourself or have one of our captains take the helm for you. Trips can be two hours to multiple days. Come see the beautiful waters around Oriental
Reviewed By Brian H
While spending the weekend in New Bern, my wife and I made the quick 40-min drive over to Oriental to rent a small catamaran from Bow to Stern
We arrived a little earlier than our appointment and Jim and his team were putting the finishing touches on assembling the Hobie 16. They specialize in mono-hull crafts, but do have the one Hobie.
There was no wind (<3 kts) that morning, so Jim offered to tug us out to more open waters, which we accepted. We were given life jackets and a radio in case we encountered trouble.
Oriental is a great place to do sailing and we were please at how few powerboats there were on such a beautiful day. We even saw a 1/2 dozen dolphins right off our bow.
We gave Jim a time when we were trying to return, and when he hadn't heard from us, he and his family came out and tugged us back into his marina.
I wish it were windier that day, but that's not their fault. I would recommend them to anyone!
4. Paradise Cove Marina
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
Paradise Cove Marina offers a boat ramp, Tiki bar, RV lots, Tent camping, Kayaking and fishing charters. Located off of Lower Broad Creek and 1 mile from the ICW. World class Drum fishing and Duck Hunting. We have live music and will have our restaurant open in 2015.
Reviewed By Mary H
The owners are really gracious. Their chef really knows his craft. My husband and I were their first customers. We had fun yesterday watching the cardboard boat races. The owners enjoy giving back to the community with events benefiting non-profits. There is a band playing on weekends. With the tiki bar, good food and draft beer and friendly people you will definitely have a good time.
5. Spec Fever Guide Service
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Year round light tackle and fly fishing charters fishing from Oriental, New Bern and the Crystal Coast of NC for a wide variety of salt and freshwater game fish, including the worlds largest red drum. We offer full and half day charters that include all your tackle, a salt water fishing license, ice and bottled water. Over 16 years of guiding experience!
Reviewed By highhopes20 - Bunn, North Carolina
Recently fished with Gary and had a great time. Was a very good learning experience. On this day we fished under some very tough conditions and Gary was constantly adjusting and moving to try to find a good bite. Highly recommend.Thank you so much! Enjoyed our day and hope to get you out on a little calmer day!
6. Grace Harbor Watersports
Overall Ratings
5 based on 3 reviews
Grace Harbor Watersports is an American Sailing Association (ASA) sailing school located in Oriental, NC. We offer an array of services including private and group liveaboard or day sailing lessons, skippered charters, yacht concierge and brokerage services.
Reviewed By MidwifeSpouse - Chattanooga, Tennessee
My wife and I decided that we wanted to learn how to sail. Grace Harbor Water Sports provides American Sailing Association classes and offers classes geared especially for couples. Out classes were taught by a great couple (Stephanie and Derrek) who patiently taught us the ropes (or should I say sheets). We finished our first to ASA courses and look forward to learning with Stephanie and Derrek for our next 3 courses in the winter. It was an all round enjoyable experience.
7. Old Tater Barn Picker's Trading Post
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 15 reviews
We sell everything but taters. We have antiques, collectibles, boats, trailers, motors, nautical equipment, fishing gear, life jackets, tools of all kinds, music - albums, cd's, videos, furniture and appliances.
Reviewed By Glory B - Hamilton, Ohio, United States
Definitely a must see! A unique store that caters to all ages. Many items ranging from antiques, book, movies, fishing gear, to vehicles, boats, furniture and more!! The owners are constantly adding more items to their inventory.
For the reviewer that stated "An Eye Sore"...you apparently don't have an appreciation for the finer things in life!
Newcomers to Oriental...take some time and stop in...you may be surprised in what you will find!
8. Neuse River Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
We are an artisinal winery producing French hybrid varietals such as Norton, Blueberry, Blackberry, and Mead as well as other grape wines using grapes and honey from our premises or procured locally. Our gift shop has hand-painted wine glasses, quilted table linens, Croghan Bologna from upstate NY, and many other hand crafted items.
Reviewed By BoltzMan - San Juan Capistrano, California
This is a very special and gentle winery, with a very non-commercial feel to it. Wines are from grapes grown yards away, and the owners live on site. This all gives it a very small-village European feel to the vineyard and winery, which is located close to Oriental, NC. The wines are very carefully made, fruity generally, and reasonably priced. No, you're not going to find a gold medal merlot (I may be wrong!) but you're going to find wines you enjoy drinking with friends. That's what wine is about.
9. Oriental's History Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
The Museum documents the history of the small town of Oriental, NC., which sits on the Neuse River and has one of the last working fishing harbors in Eastern Carolina. Learn about the origins of the town and its long history of fishing, lumbering, and recently of sailing. Discover how the town got its name and why is it fixated with Dragons? The Museum features special exhibits, lectures and programs. Our library contains original documents, oral histories and area research materials. Last, but not least our Gift Shop has local and unique items for sale.
Reviewed By clsporter - Gilford, New Hampshire
Very pleasant museum filled with local history. Special exhibits change during the year, so there is always something new to see. Volunteers at the museum are very friendly and knowledgeable. A pleasant experience for people of all ages. Bill & Cindy, Gilford, NH
10. New Village Brewery
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By HiltonHeadFisherman - hilton head
Great Place. Owner/Brewer operated. Husband and Wife business. Features his own brews and brews from other NC Microbreweries. Open Thur - Saturday. 2:00 until 10:00 or until sold out. Usually a great crowd. Locals/Visitors/Travelers off Sailboats in harbor. No food but several good restaurants nearby. Makes a good stop before heading out to dinner. Old house but a very comfy environment
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