Great sandwich spot connected to an ice cream shop. Indoor and outdoor seating areas. Family…read morefriendly. Take-out takes a while, I highly recommend ordering in advance and they will text you when it's ready. (You can call or order online) They have a little bar in the back if that's more your speed.

This is in response to my review and your so called response to me. You have not tried reaching out…read moreto me directly because you don't have my phone number or any other way to contact me so don't state on here that you have done so. Your reply to all negative reviews have been the same "I have messaged you directly" Not one review have I read that that you have offered to make things right if someone had an issue. It's pretty clear you don't take constructive criticism.

Dude, we love Smoky Tony's! The food is always great and well-priced, the service is warm and…read morefriendly, and don't even get me started on the cheesecakes! Worth every single calorie. Tuesdays and Thursdays are fun; they do trivia and music bingo. Always a good time!

It's time they update their website and clear out some of the old photos. I specifically came…read morebecause they had a lot of pictures of spare ribs and beef ribs. They no longer serve either one. Perhaps after COVID and the very high prices of beef these days but the menu is really pared down. But here are the highlights. The baby back ribs are meaty and moist with a little too much dry rub (for my tastes). There is a wide selection of sauces, but they are not typical, dinner, and lighter than most BBQ and smokehouse restaurants. The flavors were not canned; they were very authentic and clearly original. The owner seems to work hard to be authentically original. The other thing we tried was the burger because the waitress nearly drooled telling us about it, and several people asked us if we were going to try the burger. The burger was not some skinny smash burger or a pretender frozen patty. This was a handmade, very thick, and juicy burger with tons of flavor. My wife ordered the burger, and it was huge (see my pictures). I might try the burger the next time. We also had Mac and cheese (good, not amazing), collard greens (amazing, not just good), and my wife had fries that reminded us of Five Guys. There was a ton of fries, and they were tasty. We both ate them because there was enough to share. I ordered the full rack of baby back ribs. Some BBQ places seem to be cheating somehow; a full rack has gotten both smaller and less meaty, and I have no problem finishing a full rack at most places, but Tony's was a real full rack! This rack was so meaty that I ended up taking half home, and it made a full meal the next night too! They talk up their banana pudding, but they were out. We split a cheesecake, and it was very good too. We had the plain one. A good cheesecake doesn't need to be drenched in pie filling if it's good. The staff was friendly and several people checked on us, but they were not pushy or intrusive. We did not try the brisket or pulled pork. I really wish they had beef ribs, even if it was only once a week, and the same for spare ribs, perhaps as a special. The prices were higher than we expected, more than we have paid for similar meals at other BBQ restaurants, but it seems all food, and especially meat, costs much more today.

Opens at 5:30 am for breakfast - until 2:00 for lunch…read more Blueberry pancakes bigger than the plate! Western omelette stuffed full Friendly efficient casual staff. Decent prices. Cute decor. We don't drink coffee anymore so I can't give you my opinion there. I'd even give it 6 stars. These are the places we look for on our backroad travels.

City Cafe is a cute little spot in Holly Ridge! The staff have been working there for a bit and it…read moreshows! Their friendly smiles and attention to detail is apparent! I took my bacon, egg and cheese sandwich to go, but it was excellent!! I have supported their food truck - City Wheelz! Zach is the top dog on that truck! It's always like home cooking and I always want to support local!!

The food was excellent, there was an abundance of food you got a great value for your money. It…read morewas one dollar per wing for chicken wings the appetizers were spot on and served fast and delicious the service substandard, the waitress ignored us quite a few times, The atmosphere in was great. The people were active and having a good time it was kind of busy. I'll write this 3.5 stars.

Sat at the bar. Place was almost empty except the guy sitting in the middle of the side that had…read morethe NFL game we wanted to watch. Could not get 3seats together. Ordered some food and asked if they could change the channel on the game in front of us and was told no. Tried to move to a table to have a better view of the game but again we were told no we had to check out at the bar first so we did. Then we were told we could not sit at a table for six with only 3 people. We moved to a 4 top and were practically ignored by our waitress. Extremely poor service. No wonder the place was empty.

This lovely place opened in December. Rumor spread of the delicious food and welcoming atmosphere…read morealmost immediately. For months I watched as glowing reviews continued to build and I started to follow facebook feeds of their weekend specials...Each weekend some spectacular special refreshed my desire to go and experience this dining experience. Well today was the day! I was thrilled that everything that I had read was true. The place was very clean, the atmosphere very welcoming. The food arrived quickly and was just perfect in temperature, serving size and apprance. Everyone at my table ordered something different and we all shared bites so others could taste what we all thought was spectacular about our meal. I thought their pricing to be reasonable, I appreciated the selections offered and the food arrived at just the right moment. I met the owners who were both lovely and welcoming. A true 10/10 experience and so worthy of the hype!

Amazing experience! Went on a Sunday morning around 9:30am. Was able to get a seat at the bar. They…read moreare doing a special right now for their take on a McGriddle and it is UNBELIEVABLE. So yummy! Always recommend getting the tuxedo coffee. What really makes this place special besides the food is the people. Everyone is so kind, saying good morning, a smile on their face. My waitress Reagan was kind and attentive. The restaurant is clean and well set up. They even added outdoor seating! Highly recommend!

What can I say... if anyone ask where to get good barbecue and brisket... this is my go to. Also,…read moreany time I try other barbecue and brisket around here, I usually compare it to this. There are some good places around here, but this has been my fave for years.

The brisket Philly was absolutely amazing--look at the cheese on that huge brisket! So delicious…read more The service was excellent. When I commented on how good the picture on Yelp was for the brisket Philly, the cook showed me the one he was preparing for me and asked, "did it look like this"? My mouth was watering. It tasted as awesome as it looked too! We will be back for more! Yummy

My SO and I dined at Surf City BBQ one weekday evening during our family vacation. We enjoyed an…read moreexcellent experience, from delicious food to outstanding customer service. Surf City is a Carolina BBQ joint but serves up other southern staples like fried fish and chicken. Unfortunately, I must share that due to hardships, the restaurant is closing on September 30, 2026. AMBIANCE Country vintage is the theme and it's quite homey. Dining at grandma's house. SERVICE Kristine or Kris was our servers name (hopefully I got the spelling right). She was incredible. When I say she was attentive and so down to earth, it truly made our experience wonderful. We felt so welcomed to come in and enjoy some good southern food.. FOOD I really wanted to order a seafood platter but unfortunately they were out of fried catfish and flounder so I pivoted to a different entree. - Complimentary hush puppy sticks with cool ranch: they were good. Subtly sweet, but the cool ranch balanced everything out. - Half rack of ribs: this was the entree I switched to. The pork ribs were huge, tender, and tasty. They fell right off the bone, and I really appreciated the firmness of the tendon while I cleaned my bones. I had two sides, yams and cole slaw. I enjoyed the yams more because they weren't overly sweet, and the chef really allowed the yams' natural flavors to shine. The cole slaw was tasty but nothing special. I prefer my slaw more chopped rather than big pieces. The vinegary Carolina BBQ sauce at the table was excellent. - Eggroll BBQ Pork: my SO ordered this special entree, and it was really good. Imagine a big, crispy eggroll filled with moist, tender shredded BBQ pork. It came with a really good dipping sauce, which was a mix of honey mustard and BBQ sauce. The two sides I chose were fried okra and Brunswick stew. Both were fresh and delicious. Since they're closing, the owners are selling decor and other items from the restaurant. I purchased a lovely replica of a pay phone from the late 1920s or early 1930s to take home. Additionally, the cashier was very friendly and helpful. If you've enjoyed the food here, please go support them a few more times before they close their doors. Or simply, browse and shop for some cute decor for your home.

This local spot makes great Carolina BBQ Service is always…read moregreat wait staff is attentive Still one of the best deals for homemade food in Surf City

Love the food, great customer service, any problems have been swiftly and kindly fixed! My…read morepreferred PT's location by far!! 10/10

Best burger I've ever had. It's not a typical diner and there's no nonsense here. It's all about…read morethe burgers and they do it better than anyone in town. Whether you're hungover needing a fix or just craving a greasy burger with every topping, this place is the way to go. Service is fast and they check on you if you need refills or sauces. Don't waste your time with anywhere else in the area, PTs if your place to go. All you hear when you walk in is the bustle of the grill and employees getting orders in which makes you know what's coming has got to be good. I come here weekly and will continue to till I leave this place. I'll be dreaming of a PT burger anywhere I go next.