Restaurants in Surf City

“How did we ever survive in on Topsail Island without Maine Lobstah Shack!!! Having spent years in the New England region, I know good from great when it comes to Lobster! The lobster rolls are to die for and the lobster bisk is the best I've ever had. On top of that, it is a wonderful family owned and family run business. At the end of the day, it is the quality of the food that keeps us coming back! Treat yourself!!! Definately a five star experience!!”

“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!”

“Great food!! We make it a point to eat there when in Surf City!”

“Always a favorite place to have a beer then in town from Pa! Great staff, good vibes and excellent beer!”

“The atmosphere is great and beers are cold.”

“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””

“Couldn't have asked for more. Creative and affordable specials. Excellent service. Had a wonderful dinner out and it was worth every penny. 5 stars.”

“this restaurant never disappoints. I am a local here and we frequent the shuck and shack a lot. their lobster bisque is the best around. oysters are always amazing, never had anything that I didn't absolutely love. highly highly recommend!”

“Best bar around! If you can't have a good time here, it's probably your fault!”

“Best place to get authentic Mexican food around! Plus the staff are a lot of fun!”

“Nice thin pizza, mouth watering.”

“Sushi was great! Came out fast and with awesome customer service!”

“A great place to hang out and relax. The owners build a great sense of community!”

“The Shakes and Mega teas are truly awesome! Me, my Daughter and Granddaughter are happy customers. Give it a try! 😊”

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

“Best Ice Cream on the Island. Family owned and run. Love love love this place. Highly recommended.”

“Love the teas and coffees and food treats. The relaxing environment is a plus.”

“I simply love this place! My first stop upon arrival to the island for my double fudge mocha frozen with 2 shots and the yummy homemade whip! This past week I witnessed Miss Pat give 2 younger people free coffees. The only thing she asked in return is that they pay her generosity forward. I love supporting her business while on the island. Until next year!!”

“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 ❤️”

“Super cute shop,we were excited to browse and purchase, while enjoying a nice cup of coffee. unfortunately, at 4:40 pm on a Friday, the barista was not making drinks for the rest of the evening. Understandable they close at at 5 pm, but why shutting down 20 minutes before? #disappointed”

“love the atmosphere, friendly service and food items. This place is a gem, kind of hidden.”

“Such a cute shop and their ice cream and cold brews are incredible!!!!”

“Our first time dining here (wish we hadn’t waited so long) and we will definitely be back on a regular basis! Food was great and the service was the best! Our waiter Sam was awesome. We would return just for him! Looking forward to many more of our weekend meals from here.”

“The new manager, Brandi, is excited about new changes being made! I ordered the Land Lover's Pizza and added tomatoes. The ingredients were so fresh that the flavors really popped!!! I would have preferred the sausage thinner sliced, but who can please everyone ??. This was my first time there, and it won't be my last! Really can't wait to try the new dessert pies they are creating. Sorry I didn't catch the young man's name who made the pie! Great job!!! By the way, I'm not a pizza fan at heart, but I might change my mind.”

“Restaraunt across the street was hour and a half wait so we went in here. Definitely a dive bar with not much on the menu. Our server/bartender Lisa was super friendly and brought our little man some fries to keep him happy while we were figuring things out. Jalapeño poppers was what you'd expect from a dive bar, but cooked well. We all got burgers and they were pretty decent. Lisa can definitely mix up some drinks. Glad we stopped in and would love to come back without the kid to enjoy some live music”

“We stopped at this little diner on a whim and it did not disappoint! We ate here several times on our recent vacation to Surf City. My three boys cannot stop talking about how amazing the burgers and onion rings were and my husband can’t stop raving about the relish on his burger! It was so much fun checking out all of the vintage decor and listening to music on the juke box! We wish so much we could eat here all the time or find a place just like it back home! We will be back on our next vacation!”

“friendly staff and great smoothies!”

“Just found this place and absolutely loved it. Light and refreshing meal before or after the beach. Service was fast and the people were incredibly nice. The food is great and exactly what I needed after spending time in the beach. Highly recommend!! Loved the outdoor seating and chill music.”

“Super cute shop,we were excited to browse and purchase, while enjoying a nice cup of coffee. unfortunately, at 4:40 pm on a Friday, the barista was not making drinks for the rest of the evening. Understandable they close at at 5 pm, but why shutting down 20 minutes before? #disappointed”

“I purchased a large quantity and shared with my community and it was a hit. Everyone including myself enjoyed the texture and taste tremendously. I highly recommend Cafe Frutta Fresca Gelato. It's first class!!!”

“We were in walking distance of pelicans and went almost every night. We really enjoyed the wide variety of flavors. The order gentleman could be more personable, but the other staff was wonderful. We tended to look in the windows to prepare our selves for him. My children were always excited try a new flavor. We cannot wait to come back next year!”

“Okay so don't let the fact that it's in a gas station. Turn you away! The pizza places were packed on the island so I decided to give them a chance. The service was quick and the pizza was so good! The kids approved!”

“When the owner asked how our food was, our vocal 4yr old said the fries had too much seasoning and made her cough 😂. A few minutes later we see him come back and they made her new fries without us asking and she was so thankful. Great service and food. Great people. 5 stars from Michigan!”

“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.”

“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!!!”

“I like sitting at the bar. It's fun to watch the boaters come up, and they have live music some nights. Indoor and out door seating. Pick your experience and relax!”

“Cold beer and live music! Friendly staff too!”

“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! 💕”

“Very pleasant experience. Staff was very friendly and helpful with everything. We tried the fried pork tips (wow), I also got the wing sampler and my wife got the fish tacos. Everything was delicious. Perfect 10 score from me. 👍”

“Pleasantly surprised! Friendly team, clean, fun decor, and our food was very good. Cannot say enough about their tasty cheese curds. The Cobb Salad with chicken, Flounder sandwich, and Mac & Cheese skillet were excellent! Very tasty dressing/dips as well. Great sized portions. We were stuffed and passed on dessert but will be back very soon for round 2. Cowfin Bar & Grill is now a keeper on our TI rotating restaurant list. Highly recommend everything about them!”

“Lots of seating for big groups.

Fun for a rainy day.

Video games and tv playing kids movie.

Cheap topsail shirts for sale”

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

“We just left and I couldn’t wait to recommend sweet alicious. We had an amazing experience from the moment we opened the door. We were greated as soon as we came in, the music was great, the customer service was even better, and the ice cream was amazing. The store was very clean and the prices are more than fair. I had the pleasure of chatting with the manager and her daughter, they were so kind. I would hands down recommend 10 out of 10.”

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

“We had never tried Max's Pizza until today. We arrived about 1145am, we were greeted immediately, seated at a booth as we requested, and we met Jessica our amazing waitress. Kind, courteous, and quick ! We ordered our drinks, and garlic cheese bread as a starter. It was 10/10 hot, fresh and delicious ! Our pies were cheese, and a pepperoni, we asked for light sauce, and a crispier crust. It was done perfectly 👌. Our pies were delicious, excellent sauce ! Jessica made sure we had everything we needed, during our visit, she was awesome. The bill was about $50, which I consider a bargain for good food and a family of four. I read the reviews for the restaurant before we came, and while everyone is entitled to their opinion, some of them are just malicious. A pizza place, at the beach, is going to be super busy, expect some wait time. An overwhelmed restaurant at peak time, might make a mistake, be patient and kind. This pizza parlor is a hit, and we highly recommend you give it a try !”

“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!”

“Excellent NY-style Pizza! My extended family and I ordered 2 large "classic" style pizzas to-go recently (1 cheese, 1 pepperoni). It was the best NY-style pizza that I have had in NC. The foldable crust was crisp with great chew. The sauce was flavorful and NOT sweet. There was a good amount of cheese. We were born and raised in Manhattan (NYC) and really enjoyed the pizzas from Michaelangelo's - highly recommend! Also, the workers were very nice and friendly.”

“Awesome food and good prices”

“Great place to eat”