25 Best American Restaurants near Holly Ridge

“Go almost every Saturday for breakfast. Jeff had his staff are the best and the friendliest people. The food is always yummy! Also, try the WINGS on Thursday evening!! They are ABSOLUTELY THE BEST in town!! You will not be disappointed!“

“we love this place! The food and the service is outstanding! Deanna makes sure we have our meal with a big hug and smile. We always recommend this place to everyone! Thanks Deanna for being such a sweetheart“

“Buddy's became our favorite place to stop in. We visited each day while we were there staying close by. So relaxing on the outside decks, enjoying the ocean breeze and sunshine. Walking down the steps to the oceanfront to take a stroll. We had snacks in the afternoon, dinner one night, and breakfast on the weekend. All were good and reasonably priced. We weren't rushed to get out after eating, so we kicked back to enjoy the awesome ocean view. The staff were professional and friendly each visit. We will definitely be back our next vacation!“

“Great food, even better people and atmosphere. As locals, we are weekly visitors. (well maybe more like three times a week on occasion.) We have NEVER not been satisfied. Ask my husband- it’s hard for ME to be satisfied. lol. But truthfully this is a gem of a spot, and consider yourself lucky if they get to know you and your order. Because this is “that kinda place”“

“Great place. Lots of events. Good food Staff and clientele personable and friendly. Ant wait for warmer weather to be able to dine outside with good entertainment“

“We went for the first time during Christmas 2025 while it was decorated. It looked like a small Angus Barn. Every inch was decorated for Christmas. Wonderful atmosphere to sit in and enjoy the holidays. The food was excellent and the service was great! Highly recommend!“

“This place has great food! I tried the ribs tonight and so tender and good flavor! Also good service! Definitely recommend!!“

“Stopped in for a sweet treat. The ice cream selection is amazing, you get big scoops too. The employees were friendly and professional. Will definitely stop back in on our next visit to the Island.“

“This place is the best ! They have such a great selection of food and drinks and the outside seating is perfect on a nice day ❤️“

“The burgers and sides we ordered were amazing!“

“Best bagels on the coast! 5+ years and have never had anything less than a FRESH, HOT, totally loaded bagel.“

“Talk about working UNDER PRESSURE! These girls did such a good job on a high stress rush with SO many people. They all made sure to greet every customer, and wish them a good day when completing the order. We love coming here and Sunrise Bagel next door every vacation, typically we come much earlier in the morning so this is the first time we’ve come during a rush. Always remember to be patient and kind, they’re doing all they can to give you the best results! 🍩💗“

“We eat here every time we come to Surf City, we are down most weekends. We’ve never been disappointed. All the food is delicious. We normally pick up supper to go but will dine in on occasion. It’s a family friendly restaurant, I never worry about taking my children in. Highly recommended!“

“The most wonderful spot in SneadsFerry. Good food, friends and fun. Locals love it! Tourist never forget it.“

“The soups were divine, really good. Amber is a joy. The pork was dry but very flavorful with the mushrooms and onions. Not a fan of the cabbage but that a lersonal taste thing. The only bad thing was how cold it was in there. Everyone was cold and wearing jackets and there was lots of talk about it. We almost left because if it.
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“Hwy 55 always hits the spot. The burgers are fresh, the fries are crispy, and the milkshakes never disappoint. Love the old-school diner vibe and friendly service that makes you feel welcome the second you walk in. It’s one of those places the whole family agrees on every time. Definitely a go-to when we want a good burger and a fun atmosphere.“

“Every dennys we went to has been awful except this one in sneads ferry nc. The food has been delicious. Breakfast lunch and dinner. The wait staff very friendly and makes sure everything is good for us. We are from pa. and thought we'd try it. Glad we did.Aas you can see we've been there 3 times so far and even called in an order.“

“This place has great food! I tried the ribs tonight and so tender and good flavor! Also good service! Definitely recommend!!“

“Our go-to every year! Never disappoints!“

“We finally got away from the kids, we were looking for quiet, upscale, on the water ,with fresh seafood. Sears landing delivered all of that with extra creds. The service was attentive, the food was outstanding, and the atmosphere down by the water was very laid back.“

“Everything!!! We love eating here when we’re on the island 🌭🥰“

“I get the breakfast sandwich, eggs over easy, cheese and a sausage patty. I’ve ordered this before at other restaurants and NYCD is the only place that gets over easy right. Gooey and runny, just the way a perfect breakfast should be! Of all the places on and off island, this is the one to go to. Highly recommended! 💕“

“The shrimp po boy, was delicious!! Service is quick!!“

“We have been to Topsail Beach many times, but this trip was our first to the Breezeway Restaurant. We came on a Thursday evening; it was very busy. The food was wonderful! We enjoyed it so much we came back again the next night, our last evening on Topsail. We had shrimp, flounder, deviled crab, oysters, and the world's best hush puppies and slaw. This is now our favorite seafood restaurant anywhere. The view of the sunset was spectacular. The service was top notch, with a shout-out to Caitlin and Lucy. We hope to return again next year.“

“Played coarse today and was very pleased with layout and condition. "some greens were abit sparse on grass" but still in good shape. Really enjoyed and pace of play was good. Kathy in the pro shop was very friendly as was the starter . Overall a very enjoyable round with my friends.“