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    Daddy Mac's Beach Grille

    3.6 (808 reviews)
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    DADDY MAC'S BEACH GRILLE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    That what it looked like when it came out. ( this is not the real photo but that's what the inside looked like)
    Aydin S.

    Whatever you do don't order the ribeye. They gave me a raw steak. Our waiter fell and it took them 45 mins to get the food out. Just stay away One star

    Cheese burger
    Michael M.

    A bit pricey for lunch but I guess you're paying for the view and location on the beach. It might seem like these isn't any parking but they have good parking across the street. Our waiter was prompt and attentive. I had the burger and was disappointed. I expected a bit more for the price. My meat was over cooked and hard, not juicy. I also ordered the sweet potato fries which were a $4 dollar up charge. Most places it's less than two bucks. They were very good but maybe a quarter of a sweet potato. We had the Telmex egg rolls which were good and had a nice medium heat dipping sauce. My wife had the fish tacos which she said were ok. Maybe we ordered the wrong stuff, still we will go back. The views alone are worth it.

    Half rack of ribs and sweet potato fried
    Kayla D.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great location on the beach with great views inside and on the deck.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Friendly and quick service that made our experience so memorable! Lots of great fish and American favorite dishes to choose from the menu. Reasonably priced with big portions.

    Ocean View
    Greg S.

    Food was so very good! Nate and the other staff were very attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The view of the ocean was stunning.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] An A++ experience

    Gorgeous swordfish topped with grilled shrimp and creamy crab sauce.
    Jamie M.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Despite a large weekend crowd, we were seated within 20 minutes after checking in with the hostess outside and enjoyed an amazing view of the Surf City beachfront.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server was super sweet and we started off with a pair of boozy cocktails, including a Moscow Mule and a very (very!) dirty martini. Despite the rapid turnover around us, we never felt rushed. For dinner, we opted for two of the nightly specials - flash fried lobster and a gorgeous piece of swordfish topped with perfectly grilled shrimp and a creamy crab sauce. Both were over the top and wonderfully flavorful.

    Mahi Taco Lunch
    Katherine A.

    We are visiting and decided to check out lunch at Daddy Mac's and we are glad we did. There was no wait because it was off season. The place isn't upscale, but has a nice beach vibe. We were seated ocean front on the deck with 5-star views of the beach and pier. The menu is interesting with a lot of seafood options. We had the daily special Mahi Tacos with grilled mahi. The mahi was perfectly grilled, moist and tender. The toppings were mixed with beans, diced tomato, cabbage, onions, corn and a wonderful spicy sauce. The three tacos were delicious. The staff is super wonderful. The hostess was welcoming and accommodating. Sam, our server was attentive, friendly and kept glasses filled. Food came out quickly. Prices are reasonable. They offer cocktail and beer specials. There is a kid's menu. We found parking next door (free off season). We'll be back. Great beach dining experience.

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    Matt R.

    Daddy Mac's was a great meal whether it was their loaded burgers or ahi tuna sliders. The service was very attentive and kind in a beach environment with wonderful views. You can even outside and feel the breeze.

    The special - fish and mashed potatoes with crab and shrimp on top

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    The food and services were excellent. Highly recommend you stop in and see the restaurant.

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    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Two stars for the view only.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food and drinks are terrible and expensive. Service was adequate.

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    Love Surf City and Daddy Mac's is always a must do when we visit. Great vibe and ocean views if you dine on the patio.

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    Ask the Community - Daddy Mac's Beach Grille

    Is this restaurant wheelchair accessible? Looking to see which restaurants in Surf City are most accessible for my 8 year old son. We will be visiting in a month.

    They do have an elevator

    Is this dog friendly?

    Not dog friendly!

    Does this restaurant offer vegetarian options?

    I know they have a wonderful portabella mushroom sandwich on the lunch menu. Very tasty. Great sweet potatoes fries, Yum. And great salads, don't add the meat:fish

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    Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar

    Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar

    4.3
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    2.0 mi
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    We've lived in the area for about 6 years. Eat out fairly often. This restaurant by far has been…read morethe most consistent in the quality of the food, which is the best of all the restaurants in the topsail area. It is not fine dining and has the sports bar vibe. It is a relatively small place and I recommend going on non peak hours in season. If you are into oysters, they have a great selection of both local and regional on the half shell. If you prefer cooked, chargrilled or steamed is a good choice. While the menu has a great selection of seafood, the chalkboard specials features extremely fresh local catches which change daily. While there are several restaurants in and around the topsail area this is the only one where I have never been disappointed. If you go at peak hours during the vacation season expect to wait but it is worth it. You can't miss with any of the steamed shellfish offerings and if you prefer fried there batter is light and not overpowering. As a sports bar, they have a large selection of tap and bottled beers and a good mixology of liquor options which is only outdone in my opinion by Rick's in Sneads Ferry

    Whenever a restaurant puts "market price" next to an item, I'm worried. But Dear Wife and I were in…read morethe low country and we wanted a low country boil. So that's what we got. I could've asked the price upfront (and usually do) but what the heck... we're on vacation. The server suggested we get a "double" and share it. OK. Sounds good. It came out quick. There was a TON of food for two of us. Shrimp, sausage, potatoes, corn. It didn't have a lot of seasoning also on it, but - no problem - there was a rack with every hot sauce you'd ever need, plus salt, pepper and old bay. We both ate our fill and even left a few potatoes. The bill comes and it's less than $40. It might be the cheapest great meal I've had in a long time. Or maybe it's the "greatest cheap meal" I've had in a long time... I don't know. Bar ambiance, but pleasant enough for families. Mostly high tables. It all seemed very nice.

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    Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar
    Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar

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    Beach Shop & Grill

    Beach Shop & Grill

    3.7
    (498 reviews)
    6.2 mi
    $$$

    Yay they take reservations for our family of 17, not easy for small beach town…read more Place was packed thou on cozier side (not huge space). We're from the land of plenty aka Northern VA, the food is comparable to All American Restaurant chain. The steak was the star, the other entrees were fine but not spectacular. The short ribs tasted like pot roast and was oddly shredded- not a fan. Dessert was let down, crème brûlée was way too fudgy (no signature jiggle), carrot cake meh and truffle had no cake (just pudding). Seriously, Hire a new pastry chef. Service was efficient, friendly but more towards quick turnaround as they were busy.

    We actually visited twice during our vacation. The first time was on a Sunday because I wanted to…read moretry the crab cake sandwich, only to find out it isn't served on Sundays. We made a point to come back later in the week just to try it. On our first visit we sat outside, but the flies were relentless, so we chose to sit inside at the bar the second time. I ordered the Velvet cocktail (the first drink on the menu) for $18, and it was, without question, the worst cocktail I've ever had. It came in a tiny glass, and after one sip I couldn't drink another. I'll drink just about anything, but this was completely undrinkable. My husband agreed there was clearly something wrong with it. When I mentioned it, I was told it couldn't be removed from the bill, so I ended up paying $18 for a drink I couldn't even finish. That was extremely disappointing. Sunday brunch was much better. The crab lump Benedict was delicious, while the smash burger was just okay. The crab cake sandwich, unfortunately, was another letdown. It was mostly bun with a small crab cake and simply wasn't worth the market price. One other thing I didn't care for was the bathroom doors--you could clearly see the silhouette of the person inside, which didn't offer much privacy. Overall, I left disappointed. If I came back, it would only be for Sunday brunch. I'd definitely skip the Velvet cocktail and the crab cake sandwich.

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    Adorable gift shop! Great gift spot!
    Adorable gift shop! Great gift spot!
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    Shrimp and grits
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    Santorini Greek & Italian Bistro

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    4.0
    (226 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    The whole package! Greek Pasta is my favorite but you really…read morecan't go wrong. The wait staff is very friendly and Dan the bartender is the man!!! They have Meomi by the glass too. Hurry.... go now!

    Everything was good until the pasta came out. Our appetizers were great, our waiter was attentive…read moreand I loved the flavor of everything we ordered. It was clean, loud, good loud filled with conversation and laughter. Unfortunately, my pasta was extremely overcooked. It was so soft that I couldn't even pick it up with a fork without it falling apart. The photo shown shows just how shredded the pasta was when I picked it up. The sauce itself was delicious, which made it even more disappointing because the pasta was basically mush. I brought it to their attention, and they apologized, but then told me the kitchen was closed. I believe they stop serving at 9:00 p.m., and it was only 9:03 p.m. when I mentioned the issue. Whether the kitchen was technically closed or not, fixing the dish would have only required boiling a small portion of pasta and adding some of the sauce that I assumed was already prepared. I mean it was literally 3mins past 9pm there's no way they cleaned the kitchen and packed up that quick. There were still multiple tables here. Instead, I was told there was nothing they could do, though they would remove the item from the bill. While I appreciate not being charged, I don't think that was the most appropriate solution because it essentially meant I didn't get to eat a main course. My husband still had his meal, so at that point it didn't seem worth leaving or trying to find food elsewhere after already spending around $70 on dinner (the pasta not included). If it had been much later in the evening, or I wanted to add something to my bill, I would have understood, but being only a few minutes past closing made the response feel disappointing. The flavors were excellent, and up until that point the experience had been very good. I really wanted that pasta too haha. The sauce was so good. I hope they handle situations like this differently in the future.

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    Santorini Greek & Italian Bistro
    Kids Chicken Tenders w/ Fries
    Kids Chicken Tenders w/ Fries
    Santorini Greek & Italian Bistro

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