33 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“

“If I could give this place more than 5 stars I would!!! My husband took me for my birthday today 10/10/25 ❣️ I was so very impressed and it was worth the extra wind we encountered while facing the ocean💓 they have the cutest selfie setup that sends you a free picture with their logo 😉 I just loved it ☺️ DOG
FRIENDLY ☺️ sage was our server she was AMAZING 😍“

“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“

“sawmill is hit or miss for service. I'm here now and waited a good 15min to place order. the place is empty 🤦🏻🤦🏻“

“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!“

“My husband and son and I went Saturday for dinner and as always, it was delicious. The crab dip always spot on and the best around. A special Thank You to Tanner our server, he was awesome and did such a wonderful job and made sure everything was spot on for us to have a relaxing and enjoyable dinner. Tanner you were awesome and your personality and how you deal with your customers was great, please keep that up. My heart went out to you and I felt bad after the table next to us ran you and spent $200 if not more and left you such a crap tip, that was so wrong. But don't let people like that discourage you, keep doing you, because you were great!!!“

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

“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 ❤️“

“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.“

“The place was PACKED!! Luckily there were 2 seats at the bar. :) I ordered the cheese steak and clam chowder. The hubby ordered the ribeye. Everything was delicious. The bartenders were on it! We Love this place!
Went back 02/07/26 and had the grilled salmon..fantastic. My server, Nick was awesome!“

“We dined at Shuckin’ Shack with a group of 10, and a puppy in tow. The waiter was absolutely phenomenal and the attentiveness to the puppy by bringing out a water bowl was top tier. This gave my family a last hoorah with Grandma, Uncle and Aunt! Phenomenal food to fit everyone’s appetite, excellent service and efficiency! Outdoor dining was completely covered and peaceful!“

“The best meal of the week. Seasoned perfectly and great portions. We even have leftovers for our last night at the beach. Treat yo’self and get a Topsail Steamer bucket!“

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

“Some of the best brisket we’ve ever had!! Love the food, love the owners and staff! A Surf City staple!“

“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! 🍩💗“

“Down in NC visiting family and they recommended Jebbys. Ordered the Old bay wings to start and they were as good as any spot in Maryland. For dinner, I got the gumbo and it was phenomenal. My wife loved the pot pie. The southern chicken and the pork chop were both also awesome. Love the family style vibe. Homemade dessert to finish - can't beat it. If I lived here, this would be my go to. Best meal I've had in NC.“

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

“Our family Loves Hwy 55!! Their burgers are absolutely delicious—juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The onion rings and tater tots are our favorite! The staff is always so friendly and the owners truly care about their customers and the community. We definitely recommend the Hampstead location!“

“the hamburgers are the best! The servers are awesome! I will be back!“

“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!!“

“Amazing meal and cocktails on the patio. Excellent service. The raw oysters, crab cakes, and shrimp and grits were incredible. 10/10.“

“Found this place online during a trip to Topsail Beach.
Our server (Dana) was simply amazing. She was very friendly and knowledgeable about the food and drink items. We took her suggestions on everything and was not disappointed at all.
Dana checked on us constantly without being intrusive. Her attitude and personality really made our experience there so welcoming and inviting.
The portions were plentiful and the flavor of everything was perfect.
We had the blackened Yellowfin Tuna and Mahi Mahi as entrees.
The Key Lime pie was awesome the best I ever had.“

“Walked in for the 1st time today and I was met by the nicest people, both dining and employed. Food is delicious and and it felt very welcoming. Coming 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! 💕“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Great ladies night at Beauchaines! Food and service were both excellent and best Dirty Martini in town. Thanks for keeping the Filet Fondue. My favorite!“

“Great service and atmosphere!“