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

Well...... I was hoping for a true bbq place. This was not it. The menu had fried fish, fried chicken, steak, etc.. I wanted traditional bbq options like brisket, chicken, pork belly, turkey and so on. Nope. Their special tonight was a brisket cheese steak. It was pretty good. The zucchini and onions came out in a bowl full of liquid. It was like a poor man's soup. My son's fried catfish had human hair fried into it. My wife's fried okra was extremely overcooked. The restaurant was clean, and the staff were very pleasant. However, we will not be returning. It was a one and done plays for us. read more

Always great, fresh, real food! All at very reasonable prices. Wait staff is the BEST! LOVE this place. read more

This review is somewhat mixed and somewhat not really impassioned. The atmosphere is a strange country store-like decor. Though it seems old, dusty and really more overplayed..... Time to move on. When I eat at Texas Roadhouse I don't feel like its old and dusty but I did here. Our server was great.... though not very thorough in letting you know what's coming and how your meal is prepared. Almost either short on vocabulary or expecting repeat customers that already know. Either was she was nice. The hushpuppies served were delicious. Those came as soon as we ordered our meal. I ordered the pork chop and had no idea what to expect. I was ordering it in a BBQ restaurant. I asked how it came and she stared at me. I asked how it was cooked and she said "seared". I ordered it anyway and it was absolutely delicious, tender and juicy. My pork chop came with a little cold dinner roll from Pepperidge Farm and I ordered the coleslaw and potato salad. No barbecue sauce came with my plate and the pork chop wasn't really barbequed.... Just grilled. My wife ordered the pulled pork and fries. There were three tablespoons of dry pulled pork with no sauce on her plate and everyday frozen-type fries.... There was one kind of BBQ sauce on the table and it was the thin vinegar kind.... Not necessarily what you get when you go to Mission BBQ who serves at least 6 different flavors for every taste. In my opinion, this place really needs updating and a new creative chef. Maybe new owners. There is lots of room for improvement. Fresh cut fries. Lots of variety in BBQ sauce. Updated menu offerings. And lastly.... serve some real BBQ. Would we go back? ehhhhhh maybe... but it certainly wont make the weekly or monthly rotation. read more

I wish it was more flavorful. We ordered take out and the customer service was great! The applewood smoked chicken was good but it lacked that good BBQ flavor. The fried okra was well over fried and tasted like oil. Not good. The flat flatbread was inedible as I tasted burnt cardboard at best. Again, no flavor. The pulled pork was decent (just add bbq sauce) as well as the mashed potatoes with gravy which I'd say the gravy was the most flavorful bite. We enjoyed the green beans and slaw. Sadly, it was not memorable and we wouldn't go back for seconds. We appreciated the sweet gal who took our order and cashed us out.. read more

Surf City BBQ is a new place for me. I come to topsail every year with my family and it's definitely a must have every year now. This restaurant was very well priced and had some of the best food you will ever have. My family and I got, the bacon cheese fries, redneck nachos, and the shrimp plate. Everything about these meals were great except I would've like the fries to have been a little more crispy. The service was not great but good and the ambiance was just how you would think it is. This place was very very good. Thank you for the amazing food Surf City BBQ read more

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Come for the BBQ stay for the fried chicken. Yummy!. Fast and good pick up dinner. Very little breading, it's almost keto!

Every single item on the menu is wonderful! There is nothing else to add, just go. And when you do, get the fried chicken first!

Food was great and the portions were very large. I will definitely make this place a dinner destination when I am at the beach.

Very nice employees. It's very home style inside. The pulled pork sandwich was good and I enjoyed the bbq sauce. The complimentary hush puppies were good. read more

OMG I probably drove about a hundred times through here the sign bbq never appealed, but I saw the steak and seafood sign and since every other spot in Surf City was crowded and with long waiting lines, we decided to give this place a go.... OMG! I ordered the redneck nachos and the Blackened Prime Rib ( Cheat Day ) OMG The Best Prime Rib around here , hands down! You have to try it!!! My waitress's name was Jenny , She was amazing! :) Food came right out( no waiting) and oh boy , no boxes to go, cause I ate everything! I don't get the 3 stars, This place deserves a 5 star review! Better than Holland's shelter and others around here :/ I'm sorry! food was great, staff was awesome, oh and on our way out, there is the cutest little store, got me milkhouse candles and prickly pear soap mm Today I found me a good spot in SurfCity right next door ;) I'll be back! Oh ! and the hush puppies YUM! Made to perfection!!!! read more

Absolutely wonderful!! Our server, Stephen, with a "ph" not a "v", was such a hoot!! Funny guy and made our visit so much fun! Stephen should get free candy!! The food was delicious and some of the best BBQ I've had. We will definitely be back!! read more

I will definitely be returning to this place. Service was great along with the food. Our waitress was awesome, can't remember her name. Atmosphere is my style, country! Just excellent flavored food, don't waste time on that smoky place down the street. This is where it's at! Even got a neat gift shop inside. Party of 4 and everyone was pleased. BBQ sandwich egg rolls was good to wife and her friend. My friend got meatloaf he thoroughly enjoyed. They have daily specials, I wanna try every one, except the chicken livers! Lol read more

I'm so upset with my first time eating here and I had gotten my order to go! With a order to go they will NOT give you silverware or napkins! I ordered a pull pork sandwich with a side of mashed potatoes.. no sauce on my pulled pork.. gravy leaked all over out of the container.. it was a mess.. I get to work.. nothing to eat my mashed potatoes with.. nor anything to clean the mess the gravy made all over.. I called the place just a few minutes after getting my order.. the young gal with out any apologies scolded me that there's a sign at the front desk that says I have to request silverware and napkins!!! SERIOUSLY... this is a to go order... the young on the phone never even tried to offer to fix this issue but with a scolding that I should of requested the silverware.. SMH.. NO... I WON'T BE BACK HERE AGAIN.. read more

Surf City Barbeque - A mess the gravy made.. no sauce on sandwich.. no silverware or napkins given for an order to go - Southern Near Me - Surf City, North Carolina

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We were pretty disappointed with this meal. The restaurant wasn't clean (food on the floor under our table, when we arrived, and very dirty blinds next to our table). Also our food was very bland. Cajun catfish sandwich (with absolutely no flavor) and a smothered pork sandwich with no flavor too.. the prices are very reasonable but I guess you get what you pay for. Also this is a Christian restaurant,which means no beer to go with your BBQ... :( If you want good BBQ with a variety of sauces and flavors, do yourself a favor and go to Smoky Tony's. read more

Great fried chicken! It's so difficult to find decent fried chicken these days. Their mashed potatoes were real and were so creamy! Fried okra was tasty. The pork was pulled, rather than the typical chopped, but I liked that because you can easily see it's quality meat and no gross inside stuff. The slaw was also good. The flat bread though! Y'all! That is addicting!!! So good! read more

The family meal combo was a great deal. Great variety. Pork and chicken were both yummy. We liked the 2 sauces. We did pick up some rolls to make sandwiches since the flatbread was more like a a corn dog breading shaped like a hash brown. And we had come corn on the cob from a garden. It fed 6 with leftovers. read more

This is great place for bbq and seafood! It has a good selection and the food is good. Their hush puppies hit the spot and their meals are decently priced with good hearty portions. We've had both seafood and bbq plates. The shrimp are very similar to calabash style. The clams are a bit chewy. It is not the best seafood in the area but it is still yummy. The restaurant is kid friendly and friendly staff. This is a frequent place our family enjoys for a good meal. Definitely worth trying! read more

Surf City Barbeque - Southern Near Me - Surf City, North Carolina

Everything was delicious and we enjoyed it all. The ribs and chicken wings. And the sides. We will be back next time we are in the area.

We were excited to try this place, but were sadly disappointed. Hands down, the worst BBQ I've ever had in my entire life. CONS: The hush puppies were cold, not a hint of warmth. The sides were all canned or frozen, we had some of the WORST green beans ever, they tasted like canola oil and chemicals. The meat was horrid, dry, chunky, and oddly had no flavor at all. The service was terrible, given there was only 2 other tables occupied and multiple servers waiting around/smoking out back (which we verified by driving behind the building afterwords). She forgot our drinks, and left us sitting there unattended most of our time there. The table was dirty, the sauce bottles were sticky and the room was dark. PROS: The prices were reasonable but unfortunately this doesn't make up for how bad the BBQ/sides were. read more

Surf City Barbeque - Southern Near Me - Surf City, North Carolina

Never been disappointed eating here! If you're lucky enough to stop in when they have pulled BBQ chicken order it! It's absolutely fantastic! Their pulled pork BBQ is also super. I just wish they were open on Sundays... read more

The food was really good!! All your classic BBQ favorites were seasoned and flavorful! This place blows bland Smokey Tony's out of the water with flavor and portion sizes!! They have a great family meal option that's reasonably priced and the entire family agrees. read more

Such a wonderful eatery. Amazing food, great staff and interior decorations that bring ya back in time. Just the right amount of Jesus and amazing food that will keep ya coming back. If you are looking for a home cooked southern meal this is the place to go. read more

The best barcue around very flavorful and the okra was a delight for those enjoy fried Okra. The staff is wonderfully sweet and helpful. I highly recommend Surf City BBQ for those who enjoy Authentic Southern Barbecue and for the those who are in the area looking for "Good eats" while vacationing in Surf City,NC or is just passing by ... check it out !!BBQ Pork read more

Stopped here for lunch. We've lived here for several years and this was our first visit. The ordering process is pretty simple. We ordered three combo meals. Two with dark meat chicken, pulled pork, fries, slaw, a drink, and flat corn bread. The other had flounder instead of pork. We had to sit at separate tables, but that was fine, as my wife and youngest son shared. The wait was short. The food was presented on a standard picnic style plate. Overall we were pleased with the food. We'll return here someday. We were happy for eating lunch at this local gem. read more

Surf City Barbeque - Combo plate with pork, chicken, fries, slaw, flat cornbread, and a drink. - Southern Near Me - Surf City, North Carolina

Stopped in today for the first time to grab some dinner. It completely exceeded our expectations. We had the flounder and the fried chicken and they were both cooked perfectly. For sides we had the potatoes, Brunswick stew and Lima beans and all were seasoned well. Everything tasted so fresh and homemade. The service was exceptional and the prices will have us coming back regularly. Can't recommend this place enough. It's definitely a down home place with a very warm atmosphere. There was live music that gave the place a great vibe. Thanks Surf City BBQ for the wonderful dinner!! read more

Any place that serves up hush puppies like mexican restaurants service up chips and salsa has a special place in my heart. Definitely like the N.C. style BBQ like I grew up on. This place cooks it 'whole hog'. We ordered fried chicken, pork ribs with fried Okra, BBQ pork, and flounder for the kiddo. They serve banana pudding for dessert. The atmosphere is a laid back country setting, with old record sleeves on the top of the wall, and a decor that would remind you of your grandmothers house if she owned a Cracker Barrel. A must stop if you want local, made with love Carolina BBQ and a friendly s read more

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Stopped in on our way to Topsail island for lunch. Cute restaurant in a nice location. Waitress was quick & helpful when I asked questions. They roast all meat in house, full pig, not just "parts". Lunch menu was mostly sandwiches & a few dinners. I ordered a pulled pork sandwich. Hubby ordered catfish po boy. Each came with one side. Ordered fries & fried okra. Hubby loved his sandwich & the fried okra. My pulled pork was just that...roasted pork. It was tender, but no flavor what so ever. I knew that no sauce would be added, but no sauce was even offered except the hot sauce & a thin, vinegar/ketchup (?) sauce that was on the table. Fries were just ok. I would try it again, but order something different. read more

Awesome family run resturant. Of course the BBQ takes center stage but plenty of other options too. I do have to mention the off menu item that is available often "Redneck Nachos". Wow is the best description. Homemade potato chips stacked high with pulled pork and chicken. Amazing and delicious dinner and lunch to read more

Surf City Barbeque - Redneck nachos! Homemade chips and BBQ. Amazing! - Southern Near Me - Surf City, North Carolina

Absolutely the best barbecue I have eaten . I love the country atmosphere and our waitress was very attentive to my order . Met the owner who was super friendly . The gift shop has some amazing shirts! Will def be back asap ! My new favorite spot !! read more

I really wish I could give this place a 5 because the food was actually super good, I just felt a little neglected by our waiter. The pulled pork was better than what I've had thus far on this trip, and I've had some damn good pulled pork. The meat was so juicy and tender, and the sauce was soooo good. As for my sides I had mashed potatoes and cole slaw. The mashed potatoes were pretty generic, not going to win any awards, but good. The cole slaw was pretty dang good. Where it fell off a little for me was the service. It was pretty busy at the time, so I'm being a little understanding, but I never got a refill on my drink, nor did we ever end up getting any hush puppies, which I saw everyone else had. If I would have gotten a little more attention, gotten at least one refill, and gotten some dang hush puppies this would be 5 star worthy. read more

Surf City Barbeque - Southern Near Me - Surf City, North Carolina

We got a few family packs of BBQ plus orders of shrimp and chicken fingers with fries. We'd order again but would stick to the main event - the BBQ. The shrimp & chicken fingers were small, whimpy. Fries were all stuck, fried together. Beans and slaw were okay. The flatbread was odd. Think it was fried hush puppy dough, maybe?! We had bought slider rolls from the grocery store which helped complete the meal versus overpaying for bread from the restaurant. Needed more sauce for the quantity we ordered. read more

OMG I probably drove about a hundred times through here the sign bbq never appealed, but I saw the steak and seafood sign and since every other spot in Surf City was crowded and with long waiting lines, we decided to give this place a go.... OMG! I ordered the redneck nachos and the Blackened Prime Rib ( Cheat Day ) OMG The Best Prime Rib around here , hands down! You have to try it!!! My waitress's name was Jenny , She was amazing! :) Food came right out( no waiting) and oh boy , no boxes to go, cause I ate everything! I don't get the 3 stars, This place deserves a 5 star review! Better than Holland's shelter and others around here :/ I'm sorry! food was great, staff was awesome, oh and on our way out, there is the cutest little store, got me milkhouse candles and prickly pear soap mm Today I found me a good spot in SurfCity right next door ;) I'll be back! Oh ! and the hush puppies YUM! Made to perfection!!!! read more

Service was terrible and food was not much better. Will not be going back. Enter at your own risk. You've been warned.

Picked up combo plate of fried chicken, catfish and shrimp. Cole slaw, Brunswick stew and flat cornbread for sides. Plenty for two people and delicious! read more

I regularly order the blackened pork tips. Their fries are the best around. On Saturday, one of their specials is brisket that is delicious. This is one our few " regular "restaurants. Their food is good. The service is great. The are locally owned. read more

This place is great and has the potential to be even better. Because the place is so new I think once the staff get there flow and routine it will work better. The food was really good, but not all of it was hot. A family that came in after us got served their food before before we were able to place an order and I was only there with my wife. I sat with an empty cup for a long time before I finally asked for a refill. The biggest complaint I have is that they don't serve alcohol of any kind. Like I stated before this is a great place and has the potential for much more. Despite the staff learning their routine they were extremely friendly, the place was decorated well, and it was clean. I'm sure the place will get better over time. read more

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I was looking for a place to take a friend for BBQ and after looking at reviews came here. The service was good. I ordered the Maplewood chicken. My friend the BBQ dinner. His was a full portion but dry. Only vinegar sauce and Texas Pete on the table. Not very good eating dry BBQ. My chicken portion was small. A small breast and wing. A child portion maybe. When the server came over to take my plate I asked if there were second helping since this first was so small. She did offer banana pudding which was good and an extra helping. When I repeated my story to the person taking our money, she had to response about the size of the portion. So a lesson to read more of the reviews on yelp. read more

Such a great find here in NC.. loved the cozy feel inside, and all the decor. The staff was so friendly and the food was incredibly good. I ordered a shrimp burger. And this was my 1st time ever having one OMG it was huge and delicious. The prices here are great. I will make a trip here everytime I come down for sure because I was not disappointed. read more

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A Christian husband and wife ran restaurant with a lovely atmosphere and southern hospitality. Upon our entrance we were greeted by a young lady and seated in no time though a large party was soon to come. The menu is simple which I like and not busy. We didn't take a liking to the barbecue a bit dry and the sauce was very much vinegar to the point for me overpowering my palette. Though I understand that's NC signature style it indeed is one I can pass on. I'm delighted to see others enjoy it as it is a good place to eat if you like that style. The prices are excellent and if interested in desert with your meal ask your waiter or waitress to inform you of the days desert. This is a place where you'll sit and not hear profanity so keep in mind if you have a potty mouth this is NOT the place for you to enter unless you can tame your tongue . The parking can be a bit challenging as its shared with several other businesses. If you or someone with you is handicapped you may wish to assist them in and then park. I think I saw one maybe two spots up front. As I for mentioned it's a parking lot shared with other businesses. read more

Surf City Barbeque - A lot of food for a good price! - Southern Near Me - Surf City, North Carolina