17 Best American Restaurants near North Topsail Beach

“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“

“Bad visit after appetizer i left...after waiting 15 mins for waitress was upset...i emailed Splash..no reply..visiting aug 8th“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Aarrr Pirate Bar & Grill was such a fun surprise. The whole place has this cool pirate vibe without feeling cheesy — dim lights, lanterns, skeletons, all the little details. It actually feels cozy in its own way. The food was seriously good. The cheesesteak was loaded and delicious, and those hushpuppy-looking bites were gone in about 30 seconds. The quesadilla was huge, super cheesy, and came with fresh salsa and toppings that actually tasted good, not like an afterthought. The staff was friendly and easygoing, and the whole place just had a laid-back, good-energy feel. If you’re in North Topsail, it’s definitely worth stopping in. Good food, fun vibe, zero complaints.“

“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”“

“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!“

“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!!!“

“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!!“

“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 ❤️“

“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“

“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!“

“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!“

“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!“

“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! 🍩💗“

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