JM’s On The Water

602 Roland Ave, Surf City
(910) 928-8028

Recent Reviews

Karen Fields

Visiting my daughter in NC. Took day drip to Surf City. My daughter ordered seafood boil that they forgot to add the clams. However, the waitress apologized and brought them out to add. Seasoning on the side which was a little different, shrimp was dry. Fried oysters and fried shrimp cooked well, lacked seasoning . Dozen steamed clams were disappointing and smaller than my local seafood buffet. My grandson enjoyed a chicken sandwich and fries. I had a steak and cheese on toasted roll and fries. No taste, lacked seasoning. The bread however was delicious. I asked waitress to please place other half of sandwich, she came back with bill. Threw my food out. This place is not cheap. The waitress was very attentive. When I brought it to her attention she apologized. Atmosphere is excellent. Unfortunately, we will not be coming back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

Christine Eldred

Got here before the crowd rolled in for dinner. The food was great. One favorite was the bang bang shrimp. And fried green beans. Our server was nice and personable. Would definitely eat here again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Baked Potato, Bang Bang Shrimp, Crab Stuffed Flounder, Fried Green Beans

Russell Merrill

They were out of several menu items the day we went.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Fried Shrimp, Fried Green Beans

Lynn Gideon

The lunch specials are delicious and reasonably priced! Super friendly staff, especially Savannah and Taylor.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michell Nichols

Lots of great seafood choices. Service was good, too.Kid-friendliness: Kids menu had great choices.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Grouper, Fried Shrimp Sandwich

john neu

Best place in Topsail hands down! Food is great, reasonably priced and the view is fantastic. Best onion rings I’ve ever had!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Shrimp

Ashley Wheeler

Great food with an outstanding view!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Noah Temple

Great food and great staff and

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

David Ard

Took my 97 year old father-in-law on Wednesday around 4. We both got the shrimp basket and it was more than either of us could finish. Very reasonable, the staff very friendly and knowledgeable. Great view of the marsh and lots of birds to watch while you eat.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

David Aye

Had a burger that was average. I suppose the seafood is what they are known for. Wife had a crab cake burger that was

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Crab Cakes

Jeff K.

Great time was had by all. Ms Dakota provided excellent service, order was correct, and a big welcoming smile. We enjoyed the fried oysters, scallop, clams, and flounder. All delicious. Thank you Dakota for your five star service!!

Kelsey Mallah

We had a great experience having lunch on their outdoor patio, the portions were big and food was

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bang Bang Shrimp

G Kennedy

The servers were very friendly, but the food was terrible. Everything seemed like it had been cooked previously and reheated. The “fresh” green beans were just heated canned beans and they used pickled garlic. I got fried pickles and the fish tacos. The pickles were good. But only ate one taco and still felt really gross after.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 4

Scott Kemp

Reuben? Not sure they know. Even for eastern NC it was way less than average. Sauerkraut sandwich would have been more accurate. I don’t enjoying talking bad about local businesses but cmon man! WTAF? Just do better, local review. 1/32 of an inch slice of maybe corned beef that doesn’t even cover the bread…..embarrassing. And soggy fries? It’s not hard.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 3

Joy S.

Finally pet-friendly seafood restaurant with pretty view!! Service was great! From the host to the waitstaff, everyone was amazing and helpful. It's my first time trying deviled crab and I like it. Blackened flounder and blackened shrimps were good. It's not too salty (blackened seafood tends to be overly salty and theirs is not. So I really like it). I will definitely come back if we make another trip to Top Sail Beach/Surf City area. I will also add this restaurant for pet-friendly restaurants.

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