Food is really good!! Everything here is great! Staff always super friendly! One of our favorite…read moreplaces

This place is absolutely terrible about answering the phone. You can call 10 times back-to-back…read moreduring business hours, and nobody will pick up. It's incredibly frustrating when you're trying to place an order, especially when there aren't many other food options nearby. The food honestly isn't good enough to justify service this unreliable. Whoever is responsible for handling the phone needs to be retrained or replaced because this has become ridiculous.

I have only been here twice. Good overall. Great menu options and fair pricing. Parking lot is…read morealways full, so people love it

Our friends had made a reservation two weeks prior to Easter (4/5/26) with a confirmation of the…read morereservation for 9 diners. The party arrived at 11:00am and the lobby was beginning to get busy but there were still many empty tables. The receptionist could not verify the reservation due to a spelling error on her part, nor would she attempt to confirm by a telephone contact. How really disappointing and unnecessary.

Our service was outstanding. We enjoyed our dinner and the view was amazing. Nice quiet local…read morerestaurant.

DO NOT RECOMMEND…read more So we were sat super fast but literally walked out after sitting for 20 minutes and was not approached once. It wasn't even busy and several servers. We were so excited to try the food but apparently the service is horrible. Made me sad. PLUS it seemed so over priced but that never stops us. Now we are headed to Cape Fear Seafood where we are never disappointed.

I think we found our new breakfast place for when we leave Topsail!…read moreIt's not much to look at but you can tell that it's locally owned and operated and that's one of our favorite things! (I also really liked the color of the chairs.) Nikki was our waitress and she was an absolute ray of sunshine. She was so pleasant and very good at her job. My husband and I both ordered the two eggs plate that comes with a meat of your choice, potatoes or grits, and a bread. The "hashbrowns" were chopped up tater tots which is just fine by me and the biscuits are HUGE...and tasty. I told my husband that it was seriously the best biscuit I'd had in a very long time. I could not finish my plate, it was so much food. Breakfast is my hubs favorite meal of the day and this was his favorite breakfast all week. We will definitely return!

The food is simple, the prices are reasonable, and you know what you're getting - but the people…read moreare what make it worth coming back. The staff is always the best, and Lona Sue is an absolute gem! She brings the kind of genuine southern hospitality that makes you feel welcome every time. It's affordable, casual, and just a good local spot. Definitely worth supporting!

We came in this past Sunday and were so happy we did! It was crowded and we were told we'd have to…read morewait about 30 minutes. That was totally fine - but we ended up waiting about 10 minutes - even better!! They'll put your name on a wait list then send you a text so you can easily track when your table is almost due. We went for good food and left super satisfied. My mom ordered the Southern Breakfast which offered a good amount of food and she loved it, she said the ham was very tasty and that it tasted like bacon! It was nice for that option you could choose a biscuit or toast as a side. We also got a single biscuit and gravy to share. The gravy was delicious and the chorizo added a nice little spicy kick to it. I can see why these are so popular here! My brother ordered the dirty south biscuit and he was also very satisfied. It had a little bit of everything and was steps above a traditional breakfast sandwich. I personally ordered a pancake topped with strawberries and I love that they offer to bake the strawberries in too. Bacon was crispy, thick. Everything was super fresh. Our server was wonderful and I regret not catching her name. She came about 5 times to ask if we needed anything, any extra coffee, coffee to go. She was exceptional and I appreciate that they are so detail oriented here. We had a great meal and ate very comfortably here. Only issue is that we were slightly ready for a nap after. So happy to have stopped by!

Definitely a great breakfast spot! My friend enjoyed her breakfast (including her bloody mary); I…read morewas a little disappointed with the dirty biscuit - it wasn't as flavorful as I was expecting. I'd still go back to try other things.

How a cheeseburger, regular old regular, and fries. Two beers. $30 before tip…read more Way too much salt, but an attentive staff. I'm told the philli subs are good, but that was a very expensive, over priced meal.

The ambiance is great here! I was greeted immediately as I walked inside. I was told I could sit…read moreanywhere. It was just me today so I chose the bar. Closed captioned tvs playing MLB and I'm able to watch the expeditor get the food out, but place a close eye on orders as they go out. I love this because she is on point and I even heard her say to the kitchen, "Guys, this cheesesteak has been sitting too long for me! Re-Fire!! My type of lady and I love how they made the quick re-fire. Everyone seems happy from the staff to the customers! I found this place on YELP and while I'm drinking a few beers, I already know what I am going to order--Large Garden salad, no tomatoes or cucumbers, and add a crab cake! The crab cakes that I've have seen coming out the kitchen look authentic and not made with fillers! I'm excited! They have pickle spears so you already know that I need at least 4. I'm a happy camper hanging out at the bar! I'm here for a week but it's already looking like I'll be back before I leave! Great job Two Guys!! Only question is: Who are these two guys with this concept?!? Lol. Andddd, it's getting crowded in here! It's 6:45p on a Sunday! I picked a great spot. Thanks YELP!

It was our first time here today and we loved it! They have a great place here…read more Service was great! Food was delicious! We had a reuban sandwich and the desparado sandwich with a cup of Manhattan clam chowder. It was really really good and the ambiance was very pleasing. Very nice inside with an old time feel and so much history. 5 Stars!

We arrived on a very busy Monday night. There were two people ahead of us that only wanted to sit…read moreat the bar, and the hostess suggested the outside bar area, since there was no room. We were next and got the last table for two. The place was completely full. After reading the menu, the daily special was 1/2 price burgers. They also gave first responders 20% off on Mondays. They have specials every night, so it is worth it to check that out before coming in. We started with a basket of hush puppies and corn muffins with yummy molasses butter. If you get in between 3:30 and 5pm, appetizers are 1/2 price Monday through Friday. I can see why this place is so busy! So I decided on a burger, who can pass up half price day? And we also got the knuckle sandwich, which was 20% off for first responders, so my hubs got that. Off to a good start. Also tried fresh squeezed lemonade, really delicious and fair priced. The burger and the sandwich were huge, we both had to take half to go. You get one side for $1.50, but added sides are $4 each. Still ok since the prices are good. There were charges for the added bacon and cheese on my burger but still at half price, it is a great deal. The restaurant is very rustic, pub atmosphere and very relaxed. The bar was completely full, so that must be the highlight of the restaurant. Looked lively and busy. Service is very good, the servers come back to check on you often. Chloe was very sweet and attentive. The only disappointment was dessert. We chose the cake of the day. It was chocolate Bundt cake with cinnamon frosting. To be completely honest, it tasted like boxed cake mix and canned frosting. It was very small, so I knew it was probably cake mix. There was nothing special about this; it was also pretty dry. Even if they purchased their desserts from a local bakery, it would have been better than what we got. I won't say avoid all their desserts, but I wanted to point out the cake specifically. So overall: The prices were excellent, food and service is really great, and the pub atmosphere was nice and comfortable. The plus was that on a busy night, we didn't wait for a table. They do not do reservations so prepare to wait, or just go earlier. I would definitely come back here, and enjoy some more of the large menu. 5 stars

Had a very large party. 18 people. They sat at us and fed us in an hour and 20 minutes. I had to…read morelet her know we needed to catch the ferry and they made it happen. Food was exceptional across the board. Service was excellent. We had Meg! Crabcake sandwich with seasonal vegetables was money. Flatbread was devoured. Made chicken into steak tacos ---were exceptional.

Ok! Not bad Super great staff! That's a big plus…read more Got the crab cake sandwich, average but it was ok, good amount of crab fries were decent

We are so lucky to have this GEM in Hampstead. The food is really good and I cannot think of a…read morefamily we know who doesn't think so, too. Sushi favorites: Julianne's Moon roll, Refreshment roll Kids' choices: lo mein, wonton soup, pad thai Curries: scrumptious, matched to taste Drinks: yummy, generous

My husband and I really enjoyed our meal at Sushi gem. I ordered the sweet and sour chicken, and he…read moreordered the Tiger Cry steak. Everything was flavorful and delicious. The sweet and sour chicken had thick, juicy pieces of chicken with a light batter, so it tasted like much more meat than breading. The sauce was also very good. The Tiger Cry steak was tender and well seasoned. We chose a milder spice level because we were a little timid, but next time we would probably turn it up a notch. They are very generous with the peppers and vegetables, so be prepared--you definitely have to enjoy your veggies! My only suggestion would be to include a little more rice with the entrées to better balance the generous portions of meat, sauce, and peppers. Otherwise, I recommend ordering an extra side of rice. Service was sweet kind and attentive. Nice place for a daytime date or even to eat alone. Clean place and spacious seating. Overall, everything was fresh, tender, and flavorful. We enjoyed our food and would definitely return.

food was great, service was great, drinks were great (esp the mojito) all around a great spot!read more

Stopped by on a Wednesday night around 5pm and man was it busy! The line was already out the door…read morewith a wait. We sat outside and got a beautiful view with the beach and the pier. For appetizers we got the crab dip and the calamari. I loved the calamari, the crab dip was good but we definitely needed just a few more chips. They bring out bread which is nice as well. For my main I got the salmon, it was delicious! I did the Tuscan garlic butter on top which I really liked. My sides of vegetables and a baked potato were good as well. Our server was so sweet, we loved her. Unfortunately we're giving a 4/5 because we asked the hostess if she could move us to an open table out of the direct sunlight and she states she would check and be right back. Well, we never saw her again. The table was open for a while before another party was sat so I assume she just didn't want to move us. Overall, we still had a great dinner and would come back again to try other food options as we enjoyed what we got. Definitely try this place out!