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.

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

We stopped in, and were immediately transported to a Christmas wonderland. Although seasonal, it…read morewas fun to eat under a ceiling dripping with decorations. Cowfin has a central bar with tables around, and has a casual, friendly, cozy vibe. My fried flounder was fresh, and hot. The crispy coating contrasted nicely with the tender and moist flounder inside. I thought the collards could've used more bacon flavor, but that's me. Our waitress was friendly and efficient, and gave us a rundown of the history of the place. We'll be back!

Don't underestimate this small bar in a strip mall. They were decorated to the nines for Christmas…read morewhen we visited which made the atmosphere so inviting. There are few tables, but lots of room at the bar. They are known for their wings - highly recommend getting these as an app or main. We tried the nachos with chicken and thought the chicken had a strange texture and the cheese lacked flavor.

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.

We always make sure to eat here at least one night every time we're on vacation, it's just part of…read moreour routine now. The steamed oysters are hands down the best on the island, and everything is always so fresh. The service is friendly, the atmosphere has a fun, easygoing vibe, and they've got a great selection of drinks and beer. And I can't leave out the hushpuppies...so good!

Food was so very good! Nate and the other staff were very…read moreattentive. The view of the ocean was stunning. An A++ experience

A Surf City classic! We dined here recently and were able to snag a seat on the back deck…read moreoverlooking the ocean and pier. This was not our first visit and won't be our last. Ben, our server, was friendly, attentive, and efficient. They have something for everyone - even a vegetarian menu if you ask for it!

We've been coming to the area for years and this place got decent reviews. We didn't expect much…read morebut were hopeful. The positives-seated right away! Not expecting that for how full the parking lot was or on a holiday week. The waitress was nice but super slow service. She didn't check back often and we had to look for her to get anything we needed or our bill. We started with fried pickles and cheese curds. Both were standard bar food and perfectly fine. No complaints. Most of our party got chicken wings, some boneless and some not, and fries. I ordered a burger and Mac and cheese. Chicken ok, fries ok, Mac n cheese meh. The burger felt more like a fast food joint, as they had to bring out mayo and mustard because they don't put it on for you. It ended up a sloppy mess. Lastly cocktails. We ordered some pretty basic mixed drinks and they were awful. Didn't finish. I would say the vibe is so casual that for the money, you're better off doing Ricks's or another pub on the island where service is better and it's more of a dining experience instead of fast food. Probably won't be back.

Overall, the employees are very kind and working hard but I left with a literal bad taste in my…read moremouth. The service was very slow. When I finally got my food, my party and I were very disappointed. Person #1 got a salad and said that the sauce burned their mouth and was utterly disgustes. It tasted like chili powder and strong vinegar, which was not the buffalo sauce listed on the menu. The chicken in their salad was in huge chunks, too big to eat with the ton of lettuce, and nothing else. Person #2's order was wrong and was basic frozen fish, like something out of Costco. Person 3 (me) got the Nashville hot sandwich. It tasted very bad as it was the same sauce experience as person one. Person one and I couldn't even finish our meals and were sickened. Don't recommend....

We were here for a week of vacation and stopped in at this place twice, the only place that we…read morevisited more than once. Obviously that should say all you need to know. Despite the Steelers theme (Go Giants!) and the lone Giants Championship flag (YEAH BLUE!), it's not a sports bar it's more of an excellent family restaurant with the best food in the area. This was our 1st trip to Topsail and if we're lucky enough to return, this place will be at the top of our list.

If you gonna be out of soda, how about complimentary drinks instead of $3 tea and soda.read more

Shaka taco is an outdoor taco "shack" with a beach vibe. It has an extensive menu that's can…read morecater to anyone tastes. They have a dedicated fryer for their chips which is perfect if you have a gluten allergy. They can make all of their tacos with corn and flour tortillas. I ordered the blackened mahi taco which was a daily special with cabbage and pickled onions. I also ordered the tuna taco with bacon, cabbage, tomato and chipotle mayo. My favorite taco was the veggie taco which had a great mix of coconut rice, black beans, peppers, corn and cilantro lime cream. My kids had the beef taco with cheese and they loved it. The kids meal comes with chips and salsa. The staff was helpful and nice. The food came out pretty quickly for being really busy. I would highly recommend coming here for tacos especially right off the beach.

We've eaten here many times over the years, most recently on Spring Break 2026, and it's always…read moregreat. Shaka Taco is one of our staples every time we're at the beach. The tacos are so good, I always get the shrimp, but the fish and pork are a hit too. It's got a cool, laid back beach vibe with outdoor seating, and the guacamole dips are always so good. Just an easy, go to spot we always enjoy. They do get pretty busy around dinnertime but usually work through the line quickly, don't let the line deter you!

First time trying Beauchaine's and it was amazing! The vibe is very family oriented and the staff…read morewere very friendly! The bartender Chase was very attentive and made the best drinks! Highly recommended the Tuna appetizer, the wontons came with it topped with the sauce were very delightful!

Very disappointing. Should've know when there was only one other table of diners at 6:30 on a…read moreSaturday. Everything we had was blah, except for the dinner rolls which, as the waitress said, "they're just packaged dinner rolls - nothing special." That pretty much sums it up. The arugula tomato-basil salad was extremely bitter with sun-dried tomatoes when it advertised roasted tomatoes. I had the lobster butter risotto which was expensive but had very little flavor. My fiancee had chicken Parmesan. The chicken was good but the noodles were very chewy. Not Al dente- just chewy. Our waitress never offered us any bread so we finally asked a different waiter for some. The rolls were the best part of the meal. Staff was friendly. But the place has seen better days. Definitely not worth it, sad to say.

We did the steamer and I couldn't recommend it enough. It was a ton of fun, well seasoned and…read moreplenty of food for us all. They were very helpful in helping explain the instructions. For Sure do if you're in the area!

Great set up for a dinner at home. Great package and set up. So smart. Will do this again if we…read morecome back.