Cape Fear Customs held an event at the Salty Turtle the night I stopped in. The fundraiser was for…read morePaddle4Troops. The men from CFC were delightful as this was a beautiful night to host an event! They sold raffle tickets that ALL proceeds went to the charity! The service to grab a beer or wine was very good and the people we met were just as expected! Good local spot for a great event, we will definitely be back!

We are in town visiting family and once again, the Salty Turtle is still great, high quality beer!…read moreWe love that it's consistent and the staff of always so helpful and friendly. We will always be back for great beer!

Delicious food and banging drinks. Quick service. A must…read morevisit every time. Love it. More than awesome

Peak is such a fun, chill spot, definitely feels like a local hangout. We loved that it had a mix…read moreof everything, people at the bar, families hanging out, just an easygoing vibe all around. The pizza was really good, it's thin crust, and you can build your own by selecting things on the pizza form, or go with one of their pre-selected picks (meats, veggie, buffalo chix, etc). I also liked that there's a separate pizza lounge area if you want to sit and eat, or you can stay at the bar. Great beer selection, and of course I couldn't leave without grabbing a t-shirt. Will definitely eat here again!

Sandpiper Brewing Co is a welcome treat in Holly Ridge! For the locals, it's such a positive to…read morenot have to fight the bridge traffic to go out and enjoy yourself! Sandpiper is close to 17, so not far off the main road! The exterior of the building is crisp and modern with a super cute logo on the front entry. There are a few ways to enter the Brewing Co, as they boast a large deck that wraps from the front all the way around the side. The deck holds the most comfortable Adirondack chairs! There is room for the kids to play in the yard as well as the dogs to frolic about! Now that you're inside, you see the beautifully decorated space, with counter tops that look like the beach and ocean (see if you can find the shark tooth)! The interior space is roomy and you'll find some Sandpiper Brewing Co merchandise (if you're lucky!) It goes quick, as the owner, Ashley, tells me! Who wouldn't want to don the cutest logo for their favorite brewery, right?! The bathrooms are very well appointed with cloth, single use hand towels- what a great touch! Sandpiper Brewing Co has a great selection of hand crafted beers, along with their signature seltzer! Ashley will find something to your taste, or ask for a sample, everything is delicious! There is something for everyone, even juice boxes for the kids! You can bring our own snacks, but don't be surprised if a food truck is there, how convenient!

Such a cute hidden gem! The people inside are extremely friendly and pleasant. They have a great…read moreselection of drinks and the cutest outdoor seating are

We stopped in to surf city brewing Company for a quick drink. With all of the breweries in the…read morearea, I felt that this was a basic, kind of cold environment. The space was wide open, tall ceilings and loud. The prices were reasonable, and the staff was good and relatable. But because it was so hot outside, we had to sit inside which wasn't very enjoyable. Sorry, but I didn't take a picture nor did I have anything better to say.

Been meaning try this spot just kept missing it.. today I had opportunity and it was nice day so…read morewhy not.. I came expecting to get flight of beer to try but saw the mimosa flight and got that instead. I had pineapple, mango, strawberry and blueberry.. took my flight outside in nice breezes and enjoyed my time here. The staff was very helpful and friendly.. even told me about board of upcoming events for the weekend! It's very laid back and seems to be a fun place to hang out with friends.. indoors had good bit of seating and outside lots of picnic tables covered for shade and nice fresh air...

Very nice atmosphere. Staff seems to be pleasant…read more Drinks were good Definitely go back

I am completely disgusted by the toxic environment and total lack of professionalism I witnessed at…read moreHidden Ships Distillery. While I have visited on multiple occasions and always look forward to being served by Cooper, who is a fantastic, friendly, and professional worker...what happened during my last visit ensures I will never be back. While sitting at a nearly full bar, I witnessed a female staff member completely ambush and verbally attack Cooper. She was standing at the register on one end of the bar, and Cooper was clear at the other end by the coffee machine. Instead of walking over to speak to him like an adult, she literally screamed across the entire length of the room. The other patrons and I were in complete awe of the disrespect; she deliberately chose to make a massive, public scene for everyone to hear. The entire tantrum was over a parking space. She refused to clock out until Cooper moved his car out of an unofficial Buffalo Bills fans only spot, which is just the owner's preferred space, not an actual designated zone. Despite being publicly yelled at, Cooper handled it with total class. He stayed completely calm and professional, stepping away from customers to move his vehicle to a standard spot just to keep the peace. To make matters worse, she then paraded back inside and loudly demanded that he move his car again into a handicap space because he has handicap tags. Since when does a placard legally obligate someone to park in a specific spot, and since when is it an employee's job to loudly police that in front of a crowd??? Cooper is an excellent bartender who navigated a completely unhinged situation with grace. Management is clearly non-existent if they let staff create this kind of hostile environment in front of a full house. It was embarrassing, highly unprofessional, and completely ruined the atmosphere. Cooper deserves to work somewhere better, and I won't be spending my money here again.

Great place and great beer! There is tons of seating outdoors with enough space for your kids to…read morewalk around. The inside is so cozy- I could've stayed there all day! The beer is really great with a good size of selections for all (even juice boxes for the kiddos). I will definitely come back next time I am visiting. It's also nice that Rick's is right next door when you get hungry from all that beer.

Very cool place. Just off the light near the library. Got a local brew. Good place to meet a group.read more

Nice folks, good beer, frustrating disc golf but fun anyway. Thanks! Being outside is great!read more

We love this place. Came tonight for the food truck and the place was PACKED . Great outdoor…read morepatio that's dog friendly. This inside and outside are cute. They have games.for kids also that is why so many kids are here

Great lil local store and bar with specialty food items, and some basics like butter and eggs. At…read morethe bar you can sit and sip adult beverages; it's a neat but small spot to converse over a beer, glass of wine or drink of choice. There's even a few unique local gift options too.

Stopped in to check this place out while traveling. What a great little specialty store! Lots of…read morelocal food items unique to North Carolina and local craft beers, wines, and other libations. Great selection of charcuterie fixings, sweet treats, and small-batch prepared foods including take-and-bake dishes. Even had yummies for dogs. A local gem!

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.

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!