Given its location, history, and regular expected clientele, the Salty Hawg is a great little bar…read moreto visit within Snead's Ferry. The tap selection is pretty decent and the staff are friendly and happy to help. Specialty drinks are not anything special to brag about but hey, it's not a typical expectation of a venue like this. The bar has two pool tables and a great little game section in the back. There is a great amount of seating within the place and it's outfitted with some extras (i.e. beer tubs, tiki bar, private lounging area) that can make those special occasions even more so. There is also a nice patio/smoking area outside if needed. The music is a hit or miss however. The live performances almost always satisfy, but when there isn't, the bar becomes similar to an early 2000's sweet 16. Outdated pop music and radio ruined rap tends to linger and the DJ's often CANNOT read a room to change it. You almost wish the jukebox was available for the crowd to keep control. All in all, if you need somewhere to kick back, get out of the house (or bricks room) then give the Hawg a chance. Just don't get the hopes up. It's a pleasant visit for anyone at least once.

Great bar with pool tables and darts! Friendly staff and the best live music in the area. They…read morealways have something going on. No need to say any more, check them out and find out for yourself

If you love Salty Turtle, you'll love The Cove even more!…read more The Cove is a cocktail bar/event space that is owned by Salty Turtle. They carry a few of their beers to serve as well as wine and liquor. Ever wish you were having a cocktail at Salty Turtle while your partner was enjoying a beer? Well now you can! Hit up the cove and you can have the best of both worlds with no one compromising. The Cove is a "club" so you'll need to sign up for a membership at the bar before you can enjoy some drinks, but don't worry it's free to join! We enjoy coming here on Wednesday nights to play trivia with friends that is hosted by Meeser Eddie. My favorite drink to sip on when coming here is probably the spicy margarita. It's not on the printed menu, but you ask and your wish shall be granted!On Wednesdays they also offer $15 bottles of Prosecco. Yes you read that right $15 for a BOTTLE of Prosecco. Nothing beats coming to play trivia with friends and sharing a great bottle together. The staff here is always so friendly, it's clean, the service is fast & the cove itself provides excellent vibes. We love the cove & salty turtle so the hardest decision is usually choosing which one to go to... and sometimes we just hit up both!!

My friend and I went in here on a whim when we had a ladies night at Salty Turtle. Prior to this,…read moreI thought this was only an event space. Which it is but it is also open a few days a week, one of which being on Wednesday nights at 6:00pm for trivia. The place is smaller but very cozy. The decor inside is super cute and the drinks are great. We got a tequila drink that looked beautiful and tasted very good. They also have beer and wine. Super cool place to check out and really excited for an upcoming event I am going to at their location too!

Super fun crowd and the bartenders are fast and always smiling!! Tons of locals which makes it nice…read moreduring tourist season!! Bands are playing out in the deck, cool eclectic decor and def one of the best dive bars on the island!!

We went on a Thursday afternoon...the bar was surrounded by ladies when we walked in and it got…read morereal quiet...I felt like we might have been interrupting something but we ordered our drinks and they started talking again. You can definitely tell that this is a locals bar. After our first drink the ladies started to talk to us and I started to really enjoy myself. The bartender was friendly and drinks were on par for what we'd paid the rest of the week. Not sure why I expected this bar to be bigger because I knew it was literally a trailer. But it was decorated hilariously and it was clean. I would have loved to return that night for karaoke but I must be getting old because when I heard it didn't start until 9pm, I knew that we'd have to do that another trip. We'll try again next year!

People ,food and service are all fantastic fried pickles are great.i stop in whenever im in the…read moreisland

Lisa is the best! So kind and takes the time to get to know you. Food is also delicious. The fries…read moreare the perfect amount of crispy. It really is best burger on the island.

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.

This is a fantastic place to kick back and sip on vino, even catch some live music! We went twice…read moreand it was superb both times. They have a ton of wine by the glass so no matter your taste you will find something to love.

AMAZING! the flights may seem pricey but they are 100% worth it for the amount of wine you get!read more

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.

Nice little spot to stop in and have a beer or cocktail, and then play some pool or darts. Hardly…read moreanyone takes a second look at this place, but that just makes it even more quiet and quaint to stop in! Easy parking, good choices on draft, and only a handful of people at a time. What more can you ask for?

I have worked at Dale's and was a prior customer at Dale's it is a very comfortable place to sit…read moreback and unwind with out having a people hover over you being rude or aggressive. A few people had complained about the prices of the drinks here however if you were to go to any other bar in the island it will more than likely cost much more or nearly the same. Most bar attendees fail to realize that it is a small owned business where the prices of drinks, the maintenance of the bar itself, the pay of the employees cost money. Now if it was a chain like Dave and Busters or Buffalo Wild Wings it would be 10 times more expensive. Do I recommend this place I sure do,Mr. Dale (owner) & Ms.Jo (lead bar tender) are a amazing people.

The best food and service I have experienced in the Surf City/ Topsail Island area. The manager…read moreDallas is the best. Highly recommend giving them a try.

Great food, service at a reasonable price. Good atmosphere,…read moreshort wait to be seated. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Appetizers and entrees were great.

Order 12 mixed flavors homemade hot and garlic parmesan. Came stuffed together. Save was good for…read morethe GP not over powering but lacking in flavor. The homemade hot was okay, for sure could have spiced it up for hot. No need for any dipping sauce if you want to taste the flavor. They have a cotton candy flavor will try next time.

Saw this right beside the pizza place we ate at the other day, and the menu had something for…read moreeveryone. Pretty typical sports bar. TVs, somewhat elevated bar food. Sweetie got crab dip and though it tasted good she wasn't thrilled with the texture (too finely minced?) But that was the only misstep. Shared spinach artichoke dip with my cousin, both liked it. Also shared an order of fried fish- again liked it. Good, tender fish, with a thin crispy batter nicely seasoned. Another cousin got a bowl of fisherman's chowder, as did I, and we both really liked it. Chock full of seafood. Her husband got a Philly cheesesteak and said it was excellent. Kid K got tenders and fries, all good. Plus a side Caesar salad which she liked (and I finished, again good.) And we got some cheese sticks, also good reviews all around. Service was great. Prices were decent. Mixed drinks and beers were good. It's handy- and open in the off season. With limited options, it's nice to find good ones. I'd come back.