Jebby’s on 17 is a friendly neighborhood restaurant and sports bar on US 17 in Hampstead, best known for Southern scratch cooking. Fried chicken, seafood platters and comfort food with the game on make it an early-evening place rather than a late night out.
What stands out
Homemade, scratch-style cooking at good prices and a staff that makes first-timers feel like regulars are the recurring compliments. It gets crowded and loud at peak dinner hours, and it’s notoriously hard to reach by phone.
What to order
- Southern fried chickenThe breast with mashed potatoes and gravy is the comfort-food favorite.
- Seafood platterShrimp, flounder or fried oysters.
- Shrimp and gritsOr the shrimp étouffée, for a Lowcountry dinner.
- Fried green tomatoesA good starter to share, with fried pickles as backup.
- Pear and white chocolate cobblerThe homemade dessert to save room for.
The setting
Cozy, clean and hometown, with games on big screens. Think dinner and a ballgame, not a late-night bar.
Before you go
- Dinner only, Monday through Saturday from about 4 to 9pm; closed Sunday.
- No reservations; takeout is available.
- About a 15–25 minute drive from Surf City.
Plan your visit
- Where: 15831 US Hwy 17 N, Hampstead, NC 28443
- Hours: Seasonal. Confirm current hours with the venue.
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Drawn from the venue’s own website and recurring themes in public guest reviews; last reviewed October 2026. Menus, hours and prices change, so confirm with the venue before you go.