Local guide · Topsail Beach
Lewis Seafood Market
Lewis Seafood is the fresh-fish stop on the quiet south end of the island, a small market where catches are unloaded at the dock out back. The Lewis Seafood Shack food truck on the same lot cooks fish tacos and sandwiches.
What stands out
Guests staying nearby often stop several times a week. Visitors describe watching boats unload into the market’s coolers, and they praise the fish (mahi, tuna, grouper and triggerfish come up) and the scallops. The owner, Randy, gets warm mentions for his advice. Many pair a visit with lunch from the Shack, where the grilled mahi tacos are the favorite.
What to pick up
- Fresh local fishAsk what came in that morning; mahi, tuna and grouper are frequent mentions.
- Shrimp and scallopsFor grilling or a quick sauté back at the house.
- Lunch from the ShackThe food truck next door serves seafood tacos, bowls and sandwiches.
Before you go
- Closed Sundays. Other hours vary, so call ahead.
- Bring a cooler and an ice pack if you plan to take fish home at the end of your stay.
- The market and the Shack are run separately, with their own phone numbers and hours.
Plan your visit
- Where: 822 Carolina Boulevard, Topsail Beach, NC 28445
- Hours: Closed Sunday; call for current hours.
- Phone: (910) 541-0820
- Updates: Lewis Seafood on Facebook
- More nearby: grocery stores and markets near Topsail Beach
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Based on the business’s own website and social posts and on recurring themes in public reviews; checked October 2026. Hours, stock and prices change, so confirm with the store before you go.