Centerfire was a great relief from the typical bars and taverns that reside within this corner of…read moreNC. Locals will remember this location as the former Crooked Lotus, but is now a comfy, cozy adjustment into a well stocked cocktail bar. The staff is great (ask for Sara) and the menu is a simple, yet creative blend of simple favorites and original recipes. The ambience is a soft, warm setting with a random but fun mix of playlist music and live performances. Check the placard on stage for the schedule. The liquor selection isn't the world's biggest, but it is stocked with some good, above average choices that non-beginners will appreciate. There is also a good selection of wine, as well as some limited tap options (call ahead to confirm taps are flowing. Seasonal traffic impacts the flow). Whether it's a private affair, celebration of sorts, one-on-one meetings, or catching a breath after a long stretch, Centerfire is a must stop for anyone. The prices are reasonable and the quality stands above the local average of the area. Enjoy!

Stopped in on a Thursday night to meet friends for Christmas. Here is what we liked:…read more* Immediate seating, only one other person when we arrived. A variety of seating, bar, tables or couches. * Decent selection of holiday cocktails. * Variety of spirits to make what you would like. * bartender was helpful and cool. What could of been better: *Not sure what the vibe was supposed to be, brightly lit and very low background music. Almost seemed sterile. * Drinks were just ok, nothing stood out as impressive for a cocktail lounge.

Excellent burgers and salads. Bopping place! The staff is very friendly. Great kids platters. The…read moreonly complaint that I do have is that their rolls suck. Your hamburger roll basically turns to mush it's so thin. They need a thicker firmer roll.

Very fun atmosphere to watch sports and listen to live music.. Great bartenders and the wings are…read moregreat.

Had an INCREDIBLE experience here. The shrimp tacos were delicious, the cookie skillet was to die…read morefor, the atmosphere was GORGEOUS, and our server was so so sweet. We have babies, and I wasn't sure how that would fit the vibe, but it went very smoothly and everyone was very gracious to us!!! I highly recommend if you're in the area- we will definitely be coming back!!

The food is ok, the service is great and the location is almost perfect…read more This is a pool deck and stage area, lots of cement and terraced levels fenced off from the pool but this also blocks the ocean and beach views. All the cement makes it a bit loud but also hot because it soaks in the heat and radiates it back out all day. This is fine in the cooler months or if you have pool access as a guest. There is an inside dining room too but why use that when its so much nicer outside? The food was good, not great, and like most tourist areas a bit over priced for the quality. I'm not saying it wan't good because everything we tried we liked. Only it was nothing to get too excited about for the higher prices. Honestly you're paying for the view and the nice outdoor seating. Note: The closer parking lots are for condo/hotel guests only and they will tow you away. If you're just coming to the restaurant you must park across the street. When we went there was plenty of of available parking but it was a very hot day in the high 90s and high humidity so by the time I parked and walked over I was already sweaty and uncomfortable. On a normal day it would be no big deal for me, but if your with people who cannot climb a steep driveway or do a long walk then I would drop them off at the front door and then go park.

Love this place!!! My husband and I discovered Spiaggia…read morewhen we first moved to the area and it has become our favorite go to neighborhood restaurant. The ambience is so cute and inviting, and the food is delish! My favorite thing now is their girls' night on Monday nights. There is always a yummy special dish and it's a great way to start the week. We especially love the bartender, Makana, as she goes out of her way to make us feel appreciated. She always has a smile for everyone, knows what her customers drink, and definitely goes the extra mile (even when she is slammed!) to make sure everyone is taken care of. Thanks for helping us start our week out right!

Awful bar pizza. Legitimately bad…read more Ordered six pizzas, only two (cheese and cheese + sausage) were passable. The other four (especially the Prosciutto) were terrible. I love prosciutto on pizza and this was just thrown on top and was basically in spoiled, inedible shape when we opened the box. Whole pizza went in the trash. What threw us off further was that this looked like Neapolitan or at least wood-fired pizza on Ristobar's website. It's nowhere close. Even the crust was bad. Two stars and not one because the Caesar salad was OK. Won't return.

Have been there several times. Always quick and friendly service! Food is very tasty and…read morereasonably priced. The pirate theme is great especially for children. I always go there whenever we are staying at North Topsail Beach.

Amazing food and service! The ambiance was great and our server was perfect. Only thing i'd…read morerecommend changing is the amount of servers in the afternoon we loved getting our eyepatches at the end

Great little beach bar/restaurant…read more The flat breads and burgers are really good! They have a small kitchen so if it's busy prepare to be patient. They have a new manager and she has definitely made some good changes. Food is great and staff is very friendly! Walking distance to the beach!

Absolutely the best Peach Bums margarita anywhere!! Pizza is…read morehand tossed and amazing!! You will love it!!

Rick's is Rick's. Always busy, sometimes have a wait, sometimes don't. But it's a solid choice…read moreevery time we come to the beach. Service is always good, some meals better than others but we never leave hungry or disappointed! They have an extensive menu and we started with the boneless chicken bites and Jalapeño cheese skewers, both of which are amazing every time we visit. For dinner we branched out this time and got snow crab legs, salads, a chicken sandwich, and a lobster pasta which came with an entire lobster! Keeping in mind it IS bar food, but everything was good and no one walked away hungry. Cocktails were also fantastic. There is a reason we always stop in and it's because they are consistent with great service! Kudos

Okay this is an easy one! Our 1st night in Jacksonville, NC…read morecouldn't have started any better. This is the areas Pittsburg Steeler watering hole, we each ordered something different and everything was tasty, hot, and perfectly prepared. On the menu are Carolina crab cakes, real Carolina crab cakes. Not those store bought machine produced cardboard type hockey pucks you find in the frozen food isle in Hyvee. My cakes were perfect, fresh and the ramalade sauce to die for. Sweet spicy with a little heat. We will return

The night was great on Monday April 20th until the blonde bartender caught an attitude for some…read morereason I'm not sure of but anytime she is working I WILL NOT visit this establishment while she is working

A group of us came back for a reunion and decided to hit up Surf City. First night, we were the…read moreonly ones there actually spending money and trying to liven up the dead atmosphere. The place was a dump dirty floors, sad drinks, and the vibe of a gas station that sells alcohol. Night two, we came back to support it again, and one of our friends got kicked out while paying his bill no joke. The bouncer/owner/bartender, whoever it was, was a complete egotistical maniac, acted like he was auditioning for "World's Most Insecure Alpha" and decided to flex his power for absolutely no reason. He clearly just needed to feel like a big man before going home. Dude booted our whole group without explanation. Enjoy the empty bar, champ you earned it.

Basically the same at Fat Burgers, which is great! Lots of draft beer options, both local and…read moretypical (Coors light, yuengling, etc). A full bar with martinis, margaritas, wine, pitchers, buckets, and specials. Food is wings, burgers, sandwiches, apps, etc. Really chill place to go for some drinks and food. They have a few arcade games to play, as well as several TVs for sports games. Service is always friendly and attentive. Definitely worth a stop!

Stopped here in town to see family. Service, environment, atmosphere and menu were all decent. I'd…read moreonly harper on I wish there were healthier options as i get to these places due to family, not my thing - burgers, fried food etc. My lemonade was watered down, waitress did replace with a different option - apparently that's how theirs is made. The buffalo shrimp was pretty good though!

My aunt and uncle got some really good huge pizzas here for our last night on North Topsail Beach!…read moreMargherita and Supreme and Another. A little bigger than they guessed, but we all had leftovers in the car for lunch!

The best pizza in Sneads Ferry by far! My family and I have lived in Sneads Ferry for 5 of the last…read more 8 years and we absolutely love Baked. The location is a very comfy setting with both indoor and outdoor seating. The kitchen is wide open so you can see the great work being done for each pie and the menu is filled other delicious options if you aren't in the mood for pizza. In additional to all this, Baled also has a very well stocked little bar with choice options on tap and TV's broadcasting anything you want. The staff are all friendly and routinely check on you to ensure you are served well. The best aspect of Baked, as it should be, is the delicious taste and quality of the food. All pies are baked with a high level QC and always satisfy. Whether for a casual dinner night with friends or family, or in celebration for a special event, Baked is the place to go in Sneads Ferry!