The food was really good and full of flavor. The scallop on nachos appetizer was fantastic, highly…read morerecommended! The staff were very friendly, and the service was great. The only downside to the entire evening was that the food did not come out super hot, it was like it had sat for a little bit while waiting to be brought out to us. Even so, the food was delicious!

The food was amazing. I had lobster ravioli with stuffed lobster, scallops, shrimp and lumped crab…read moremeat in a creamy tomato base. My wife had fried shrimp and oyster platter. Atmosphere was upscaled but relaxed. Servers were attentive to everyone and the hostess who said she had been there 20 some years was so sweet and fun loving. We both enjoyed her so much. I've been coming to Swansboro for years and always wanted to eat here. Trust me, we will be back.

The steaks were delicious. The seafood was overcooked and did not taste fresh. The calamari for an…read moreappetizer was also very good. I would not recommend for seafood but highly recommend for their steaks.

Come by boat or car! This restaurant is located on the Trent river with a nice deck on the water. I…read morefound the food to be really good and creatively prepared. For example,you know how usually when you order sweet potatoes fries all you taste is the oil in which it was fried,not here,you actually taste the sweet potato! I highly recommend the strawberry salad and the grilled turkey and Brie sandwich. Do not miss the cranberry aoli! I almost didn't get it,but our waitress suggested at least getting it on the side. She was right! It was great on sandwiche and fries. She was excellent and accomodated dietary needs with ease. My only suggestion would be to create a little more ambience inside to match the excellence of the food.

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

Great place for oysters. You can buy them individually which is great if you eat more than a dozen…read more I normally get 15-18 oysters when I go. They are delicious and the service is top notch. It' is a little hot in there, so dress cool. I go weekly to this restaurant and highly recommend.

Pleasantly surprised definitely the place been around since 1976 definitely be doing something…read moreright. Frank and Shirley's has a lot of character, home town feel and great food at reasonable prices. Place was clean, staff was real friendly service was great. They have daily specials we opted for a couple of them double cheeseburger, Country style steak and a soft shell crab plate. Both came out fast and delicious with no complaints from anybody in our party. Not very many restaurants in the area but I am sure glad we stopped at this one, this is where the locals go and where you wanna go.

Unfortunately, when I pulled in at 6:15pm for dinner on Friday 6/12/26, someone locked the door…read more Even though the website AND the door hours say they are open until 7:30pm Thurs-Sat. Very disappointed.

I had a great birthday dinner tonight! Our server Katelyn Johnson was not only adorable and…read morepersonable, she was a great server and a lot of fun! Food was delicious too! Great experience always! Thank you T&W. You never disappoint. Karin Joseph.

Our experience tonight was excellent Hayden provided a…read moregreat smile and wonderful service. She had excellent attention to detail and a great attitude! The she crab soup was luscious, the oysters large and delicious, and one of the best baked flounder recipes I have ever tasted. We will be back soon!

It's a great local seafood market that you must visit and try!!…read more This is was our first time visiting this seafood market. I am very impressed with how fresh and with the variety of the seafood they have. The prices are reasonable and affordable for the quality. We love red snapper, clams, shrimp, and scallops. The staff is really friendly, honest and provides great service. I saw the staff tell another customer that the fish they chose had a squid inside and they would not give it to them because the fish will not taste good. - Scallops are fresh with huge flavor. - Clams are a good size and reasonable for the cost. - Shrimp is huge and so good. - Tuna is really fresh and inexpensive - There are a variety of sizes of Red Snapper for your to choice ** I highly recommend red snapper and shrimp if you have no idea what you want to get from here.** But if you are looking for something else you can ask the staff if they have what you need they will bring it out for you. This place is a great value for families who want seafood.

Tourist trap Went in to by fresh fish and get some bait for…read moremy crab pot...no prices posted..and they charged me $10 for fish guts that was on its way to the garbage! When I called ahead they said they had grouper fish heads that I could have, but when I arrived, I was informed that those heads are for "their" crab pots, but I could have the left over guts..nice!? For. $10 ... wow Never going back

This fish market is incredible! We've stopped by everyday to pick-up dinner. The fish is FRESH, not…read morefrozen. Local fisherman drop off their daily catch and much comes from Florida and along the coast. So far, I've tried the local lump crab (made incredible crab cakes), the large head-on shrimp, (shrimp scampi-yum), clams (made a stew) and the flounder (so dang fresh). I'll be going back for more today. They carry every fish you can imagine and live crabs. The fish is in coolers and they will fillet the larger fish for you. Prices are downright reasonable. The clerks are super friendly and will bag up your purchases with plenty of ice. They also carry seasonings and a few frozen prepared fish foods. There was plenty of parking during off season and no wait for service. I'm guessing that during peak season, things get busy. This market is a MUST visit for seafood lovers.

Just what you'd expect from a fresh seafood store at the beach plus some. A wonderful variety of…read morefresh seafood, fresh crab meat and plenty of other items from seasonings to fresh produce. The team there is super friendly and knowledgeable and we're eager to help. Prices also were very reasonable. It really is the type of local place you'd hope to find on a vacation and thoroughly enjoyed the shrimp!

Where do I even start. Service was amazing from the second we walked in the door. Our server ,…read moreSunshine, was courteous and professional. She and the other staff were really attentive in keeping our glasses filled and prebussing by taking away empt plates and straw wrappers. The food was also amazing, I had the shrimp and grits and my wife had the scallops, both were cooked and seasoned to perfection. All around first class experience! We may even return this weekend!

Lots of great options to choose from all of which are excellent. A wide variety of delicious…read moreappetizers, entrees and deserts offer something for everyone. And the staff is great! Really enjoy my visits there.

Great food, we got the dry rubbed wings and cheese curds…read more Had the homemade cookie ice cream sandwich it was amazing. Service was good, you wait in line order your food and go pick a spot to sit down. When food is ready server will bring it out to you. Picnic neck tables under the trees and side of building. Dog friendly is always a plus. Need to get there early if you are eating supper, lines starts backing up around 5:00-5:15. We always try to eat around 4:00pm when we are at our place on the Crystal Coast.

This place is always packed, so we choose elsewhere to go. However, today we decided to stand in…read moreline to see what it's about. It is true that you can't see the menu while in line, but you can go inside and look. Which is not a big deal because while in there, grab a beer from their beer cooler, put one of the koozies on it to keep it cool, and go back and stand in line. You'll pay for it when you order. They also have a server who asks for drink orders from the line (it's much quicker to grab a beer than wait for a mixed drink). We ended up sitting at the bar because two spots opened up. Their mixed drink options are impressive and they are delicious!!! The food is simple while being tasty, filling, and affordable. Onion rings were fried perfectly and not greasy. It is honestly worth the wait. You're on vacation!

My good friends and I ate at Front Street Fish Co today. We were greeted by the sweetest hostess…read morewith a bubbly personality. If this is your first visit, you place your order at the counter and grab a seat. They'll bring your freshly prepared order directly to your table. I have been craving fried soft shell crab for weeks and finally had the opportunity to enjoy some! If you don't appreciate them, you don't know what you're missing! I decided to add the premium side Crab Tots ($1.99 when added to the meal). I'd never had them before and will definitely order them again! All of my meal items were served fresh and hot!! Everyone in our group cleaned their plates, so you know the quality and quantity of the food was outstanding! On my way out, I spotted the owner Trey sitting at a booth enjoying his lunch. I didn't want to disturb him, so I offered my compliments to the cashier. As I was telling them how much we appreciated the exceptional food and service, Trey got up from his meal and walked over to thank me for coming in. He is a true gentleman and wonderful servant of our community! If you haven't already given them a try, drop by the Front Street Fish Co for lunch or dinner. Also check out the fresh fish in their market next door!! You won't be disappointed!

My sister and I had lunch here and I added on the clam chowder because I can never not get the…read morechowder when I see it on the menu. I have to say, this "chowder" was the worst I've ever had and it's not even close. It tasted, and looked, straight out of a Campbell's soup can. It had hardly no clams and maybe two tiny potato bits. The base tasted just like cream of chicken soup and it was the same consistancy. I even checked with the girl at the front counter to make sure I got the right soup because it was not even close to being a chowder. Even though I didn't like the soup, no one offered to reimburse me for it. All of the other food was ok with the fried shrimp being the best. The whiting and okra both tasted a little like they were fried in old grease.