Local guide
Every restaurant in our guide
All the places we recommend for breakfast, lunch and dinner around Topsail Island, A to Z.
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Agave Azul
Modern Mexican in Sneads Ferry: hand-made margaritas, fajitas, mahi tacos and weekend brunch.
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Baked Pizza Company
Family-owned Sneads Ferry pizza shop near North Topsail Beach: our team's favorite Chicken Bacon Ranch pizza, great house ranch, Sam Adam subs and delivery.
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Breezeway Restaurant
Soundfront seafood house on Topsail Beach since 1949: hushpuppies, she-crab soup and sunsets over the sound.
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Cora’s Isle-End Deli
Family-run Topsail Beach deli: Werewolf wraps, Cuban paninis and po'boys on grilled French bread, made for a beach lunch.
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Daddy Mac’s Beach Grille
Family-owned oceanfront grill by the Surf City pier: Maryland crab cakes, crab dip and a deck over the surf.
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High Tides & Good Vibes
Bowling, laser tag, an arcade and a full restaurant under one roof in mainland Surf City; the rainy-day answer.
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Maine Lobstah Shack
Surf City lobster shack run by a Maine family: classic buttered lobster rolls, bisque, chowder and whoopie pies.
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Rick’s Restaurant & Sports Bar
Sneads Ferry's sports bar and steakhouse: local seafood, Wednesday prime rib, twenty TVs and a lively room.
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Riverview Cafe
Family-run since 1946: fried shrimp, flounder and bottomless hushpuppies with New River views in Sneads Ferry.
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Sears Landing
Breakfast, lunch and dinner on the Intracoastal in mainland Surf City, with boat slips, an outdoor bar and porch rocking chairs.
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Shaka Taco
Walk-up taco window across from the Surf City beach and pier: fish and shrimp tacos, bowls and dog-friendly outdoor tables.
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Splash by the Sea
Oceanfront seafood at Villa Capriani in North Topsail Beach: catch of the day, sunset views and a gluten-free fryer.
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