29 Best American Restaurants near Topsail Beach

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

“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.“

“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”“

“Our service was flawless and our dinner was amazing we had the scallops and chicken saltimbanco. Would highly recommend.“

“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“

“Went to have brunch with friends and it was an amazing experience! Recommended best breakfast in Hampstead area!!!“

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

“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 ❤️“

“This was delicious. The owner is super nice and answered all of our questions as we are from the mountains of NC so oysters are not an everyday thing for us. Our waitress was very informed and stayed on top of our service. We are very happy with our experience and we will absolutely be back. Thank y’all so much.“

“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 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!!!“

“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! 🍩💗“

“Jebby's is our go to local restaurant. Great food, nice drinks and friendly staff that seems excited to see you each time you arrive. Jebby's has much more than fried seafood!
If you only order fried seafood your missing out. Try the fried chicken brest served over fresh mashed potatoes with a gravy or sauce that sets it off! Im telling you they have some thought out recipes that want leave you disappointed like the grilled porkchops served with braised cabbage OMG!
Side note if I order the seafood I like it blackened you should try it.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“The food was EXCELLENT, but we hardly ever saw the waitresse and she kept forgetting to do the things she said she would do. She didn't make much contact with customers. I would go back to this restaurant for the food, but I can't pay a generous tip when we have to keep tracking her down for water refills. (We gave up on the dressing and silverware.)“

“We are so glad we stopped at Beach Bunnies! After biking to Soundside Park (which is absolutely worth the trip), it was the perfect place to cool off and relax.
The ice cream and smoothies were delicious, but what really stood out was the kindness of the staff. I had a little ice cream mishap and dropped one, and they replaced it without charging me. That level of customer service is hard to find and was so appreciated.
The atmosphere is great too—cold A/C inside, music playing, games in the back, plenty of sweet treats, and best of all, it’s dog-friendly. Beach Bunnies is exactly the kind of local spot that makes a vacation even more memorable. We’ll definitely be back!“

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

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

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

“Beautiful views inside and outside seating. Very welcoming upon entry. We had the grouper bites for an appetizer, and fish tacos and their signature burger. All was very good even the sides we had, hush puppies were very tasty. Only reason I rated a 4 star was for a little more effort on the table cleanliness. It was a little sticky when we sat down. Did not mention to server because it was very small issue compared to all the pros within the establishment. However the place was not busy at all and for the 3 people serving, I feel more attention to the cleanliness of their tables could be taken better care of. All in all a great place to eat. Expect a $70 bill for 2 people for lunch with no alcohol. I would definitely come back.“

“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! 💕“

“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.“

“Who doesn’t love lunch with a view?! We first came here on our honeymoon in 2022 and loved it so much we came back in 2026 with our little guy! The food & service were amazing, 10/10! We can’t wait for our next visit!
If you like a cute local shop with excellent sea food options, this place is for you! If you are looking for some fancy dining establishment and you are just gonna be a negative nancy about every little detail, then this place isn’t for you.“