There's no better way to enjoy dining in historic Downtown New Bern than the street cafes. Every Friday and Saturday evening, weather permitting, some of the streets Downtown are closed so that local restaurants can set up dining areas in front of their businesses. And, to make it even better, there is often live music, family style games to enjoy and plenty of options for shopping. The street cafes have been so popular, with both visitors and locals, that reservations are recommended.