Persimmons Waterfront Restaurant

Avg 3.6* in total 523 reviews.

Claimed  -  $$ -  New American, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars

Phone: (252) 514-0033

About the Business

Specialties

Persimmons focuses on modern cuisine made from locally-sourced ingredients by our award-winning chef and hosting a variety of special events with waterfront dining, fresh food, and the friendliest service around.

History

Established in 2010.

Opened in August of 2010, Persimmons is a locally-owned waterfront restaurant located on the shores of the Neuse River in New Bern, NC. We feature an elegant yet casual atmosphere and three distinct dining venues: our downstairs great room, our private upstairs dining room, and our picturesque outdoor waterfront dining area.

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Dean and Chef C.

Business Owner

Dean joined the Persimmons team in July 2014 as General Manager. Previously, Dean worked for the largest casino-resort in the United States, where he was charged with overseeing several of the resort's food and beverage outlets, including an upscale steakhouse, several lounges, and a 24-hour cafe. Dean is an Ohio native and graduated with a Hospitality and Tourism degree from Ohio University in Athens, OH.Recently becoming a father, Chef Campolio and his wife, Zeljana, were attracted to New Bern as a great place to raise their son. "We visited and fell in love with the town for our family. Then I went to Persimmons and saw an incredible opportunity to really focus on local, sustainable food year-round. It was a perfect fit."In his short time at Persimmons, Chef Campolio has already established relationships with local farmers, ranchers and breweries and says the restaurant will feature bi-seasonal menus to highlight the foods that are fresh and at their peak. He wants Persimmons to

100 Pollock St, New Bern, NC 28560