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!

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.

Food is great. Prepackaged seafood in ready to cook aluminum steam bucket. Seasoning "Jimmys" is…read morebest ever tasted. Recipe provided seems to have been tested. Comes out great.

We really enjoyed our experience with Topsail Steamer. Everything is prepared and provided (pots to…read moresteam, butter, cooking instructions, seasoning, cocktail sauce, and paper for the table) which makes cooking and cleanup super easy. The inside was very clean and the workers nice. We will be back again!

Had a good visit. Got bait and a few other things needed for my fishing trip. Jeff the owner, knows…read morewhat he's talking about. Not the biggest store with the most packed shelves. But they have the essentials and more. And got a tip where the fish were biting. Will return on next trip to area.

Good options for bait, but very poor attitude from lady up front. She tried insisting that we get…read morethe most expensive thing to carry our bait in that we were buying. She got annoyed that we instead purchased a simple styrofoam container. Snarky attitude that put a bad taste in our mouth for what we thought would be a nice ma and pa style shop.

We stopped by Main Lobster Shack toward the end of the night to grab some clam chowder and lobster…read morebisque to enjoy by the ocean near the pier--and I'm so glad we did! The gentleman working there, who I believe is the owner, was absolutely amazing. He was so welcoming and generous. He not only let us sample the chowders before deciding, but he also brought us out a sample of the lobster and took the time to tell us all about it. You could really tell he takes pride in what he does and genuinely wants his customers to have a great experience. He even offered to get us to-go cups and spoons so we could enjoy everything by the water. That kind of customer service is becoming harder and harder to find! The soups were delicious, the lobster was incredible, and the hospitality was even better. We will definitely be back--next time for the lobster rolls! Highly recommend stopping in if you're in Surf City

Can't recommend enough. Great service and food…read more We tried the Maine lobster rolls with butter and mayo. The lobster is so meaty and tastes fresh. Perfect amount of food for lunch. While we were there, they gave us samples of the lobster bisque, New England clam chowder, and chocolate and raspberry whoopie pies. We loved everything. We were especially impressed that the lobster bisque was so flavorful without being heavy. Highly recommend, definitely one of the top places to eat here.

This was a nice little restaurant, but be prepared to be here for a long time. After a 45 min wait…read moreto get a table which was fine for a Saturday, we were in there for another hour and a half. There were only a few other tables, but the food took forever. Once it did arrive, it was pretty good. All the appetizers and food were flavorful. I recommend the hush puppies, shrimp, and sweet potato fries. They were all great. Overall, besides the long waits, this place has decent food. Just don't be expecting to get in and out quickly.

My husband and I arrived around 2:45 PM. The hostess was super nice and told us it would be about 5…read moreminutes for a table, so we decided to sit at the bar while we waited and ordered two drinks. The bartender finally took our food order about 20 minutes later. The two drinks were over $25, despite us not ordering top-shelf and getting very little alcohol in either one. When we were asked if we wanted another round, I declined and asked for water instead. Another 30 minutes went by with no food and, more importantly, still no water. We eventually asked the hostess if we could sit at one of the three empty tables. We then waited another 15 minutes for our appetizer and approximately 20 more minutes for our meal. We finished eating and still hadn't been checked on. We never received the water I had requested. I eventually had to get up and go to the bar myself to get it. The bartender then brought us the check, and I mentioned that I was still waiting for the water. By this point, we were extremely frustrated. Not once during our meal did anyone check on us. The only time someone came back to the table was to take payment and clear the dishes--we were already finished and didn't need anything by then. We ended up spending 1 hour and 55 minutes there for two people sharing an appetizer and a steam pot. That's a ridiculous amount of time for that amount of food, especially considering how much of that time was spent waiting for someone to take our order, bring water, bring our food, or simply check on us. The food was good, but the service was some of the worst we've experienced. We place a huge value on good service, and when you can't even get a glass of water or have someone check on you during your entire meal, it really takes away from the experience. Great food doesn't make up for nearly two hours of waiting and virtually no service.

I was expecting high prices at a grocery store on the beach, but was surprised by this little IGA…read more They had everything I needed and the prices were reasonable. I even found Southern specialties that I love and had been craving including stone ground grits and pimento cheese. The store is neat, tidy and well-organized. They carry all meats except fresh seafood. Most of the vegetables looked very fresh (except the cucumbers). The clerk was jovial and efficient. A second clerk was proactively helpful. 5 Star service. There seems to be plenty of parking. I'll be back.

Surf City IGA comes in clutch for anything you need (basics) while in Topsail. This was my first…read moretime in Topsail, and being a newbie and quite midwestern, there were a few things I left behind. I ended up grabbing some beach essentials here, snacks, and some drinks. They have truly anything you need for a successful beach visit. We went twice during our visit. Special shout out for the coozie wall!

First time in town, we stopped into JM's on the Water for dinner. Compared to other beach town…read morespots, it was fairly average overall. The staff was semi-welcoming, though it seemed like they were a bit overwhelmed during our visit. I ordered the crab cakes, and they did have good flavor, but they were very shell-heavy and a bit bready, which took away from the overall texture. The food was okay for the price point, but nothing particularly stood out or felt memorable. The highlight of the experience was definitely the drinks, which were great and fairly priced. It's worth checking out if you're in the area, but not necessarily a place I'd go out of my way for. Solid 3/5.

Only one server seemed to like her job and of course we didn't get her. The food was average.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

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.

It was our last night on the Island and this restaurant ended up being our favorite in the area…read more From the beautiful seating to the incredible service, we really enjoyed ourselves and the wait wasn't too long. We called to see about a reservation and they didn't take them but we arrived between 4-5 and did not have too much of a wait. Just enough time to rock on the porch and take photos. The food was primarily fried so it was fast service and the drinks were great! We'd recommend bopping over the bridge if you are visiting Topsail.

Incredibly slow to seat, be greated, have our waitress hit our table…read more... I'm all for a leisurely Sunday, but when hangry mode kicks in; you're locked in. NOW ON TO THE GOOD When drinks need to be refilled, they were rapidly delivered. The fritters alongside the four sauce pairing *chefs kiss.* Scallops could have been slightly more seared but the fried green tomatoes made up for it!

What a gem! We came for lunch and was so pleased with the whole experience. The atmosphere is…read moreperfectly pirate-y and coastal and we were seated with a direct view of the beach and pier. We ordered 3 appetizers to share - the crabby shrimp dip, fried clam stripe, and corn nuggets. The portions were very generous and the food was delicious. We could have fee 4 people with the amount of food that came out. Service was excellent, with friendly staff tag-teaming to check in but we never felt rushed or ignored. We plan on returning the next time we visit Topsail Island.

Such an awesome spot right off the water. It was gorgeous sitting at the bar. We had some really…read moreyummy appetizers, coconut shrimp, mozz. Sticks, hush puppies and some tacos. They have draft beer and a regular bar as well. Because it is open air they do allow smoking which I never enjoy in restaurants anymore, but otherwise this place is awesome.