We were genuinely pleasantly surprised to find Rick's Restaurant when we first started visiting…read moreSneads Ferry in 2021. The Steelers bar vibe alone made it an instant favorite since we live in Pittsburgh, but the standout for us was the ribeye with the Pittsburgh rub; flavorful, well-prepared, and exactly what you hope for when you see "Pittsburgh" on a menu out of state. The atmosphere, the friendly feel, and the food that actually delivers, it's become a must-stop for us every year.

Our party of nine had a really nice meal while on vacation at Rick's. We appreciate the little…read moreslice of the 412 inside - being from Western PA it's great. Our waitress was really good- personable and responsive. My meal was the catch of the day - the mango salsa is a nice touch.

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

Fat Burgers is in a very unassuming little strip mall. Upon entering there is a sign at the door…read morethat said, please wait to be seated. The place seemed pretty quiet. A lot of people walking around, but not a lot happening. I decided since I was pretty hungry to go to the bar figuring I might get quicker service there. I started with a water and the menu. And since it's called fat burgers, I definitely was going to try a burger. I tried there fatty. I think it was called. Basically a build your own burger. I love the option of pink or no pink. I got mine with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and mayo. the waitress recommended the regular fries, so I went with that. I have to say the food was fantastic, the wait staff was very pleasant. However, the TVs weren't working so I couldn't watch any sports. And it took me over 15 minutes to flag somebody down to close out my bill. Like I said it wasn't that busy , so I didn't expect that to happen at all. The food was very good, but only 4 stars because the help wasn't very helpful. Sorry.

Basically the same at Fat Burgers, which is great! Lots of draft beer options, both local and…read moretypical (Coors light, yuengling, etc). A full bar with martinis, margaritas, wine, pitchers, buckets, and specials. Food is wings, burgers, sandwiches, apps, etc. Really chill place to go for some drinks and food. They have a few arcade games to play, as well as several TVs for sports games. Service is always friendly and attentive. Definitely worth a stop!

Great food/ when they have live music it's great/ relaxing and beautiful/ songs you recognize-…read more Wonderful service! Pretty location!

My wife and I both ordered the tuna with wasabi mashed potatoes. We enjoyed it, and the…read morepresentation was nice, but it didn't wow us. I think the poppy and sesame seeds threw off the flavor a bit. My wife says the tuna steak at Ribeyes in Swansboro is better, and I'm staying out of that argument. The crab dip was also good, though it didn't change our lives. Our server was great, and the food came out so quickly I barely had time to pretend I was still reading the menu. We'd heard about the view, but the swimming pool takes up most of it. You can see the ocean in the distance if you know where to look. For the view, we'd pick Mac Daddy's. Overall: 4/5. Good food and great service. We might come back once more to see if the tuna and the view make a stronger second impression.

We visited last year around September....We all ordered different things...but omg it was all…read moredelicious Service was super friendly and attentive. Beach bar decor and good music playing...Definitely a good lunch or chill spot!!

What a fun place to come and eat, drink and be merry. We ordered a cheesesteak, spicy shrimp tacos…read more, and some chicken wings. All were very tasty. The cheesesteak was solid and wasn't skimpy. The spicy shrimp a tacos were great with a really tasty sauce . And the wings were perfect . They were crunchy and saucy . The service was fast and friendly and we loved the relaxed atmosphere. Perfect spot on the island to get away and have some great food and great times.

I was so impressed with their wings. I will be back. They are great hot juicy outstanding place to…read moreeat. and they're hot honey popcorn shrimp was off the chain.

Stopped in for lunch today. I walked inside and asked to be seated outside.. beautiful day and nice…read morebreeze. I was the only one by on outdoor patio. My server was super nice, very attentive and helpful. I ordered a prickly pear beer and an all beef hot dog with tots.. you can choose 3 topping or add extras for a little more money. My hot dog was soo good! It was diameter of a quarter! I ended up taking it out of bun and eating it with fork.. lol.. I really enjoyed my lunch here. Can't wait to try more things from menu. I've ordered food from here when I've met friends at salty turtle next door like loaded tots or fried pickles and everything I've had was good.

I'm not sure what I was expecting when I decided to start our day drinking here. I was actually a…read morebit surprised to find them open before 2 on a Tuesday. There was no one else there, but the bartender happily hopped up to get us some drinks. They had a bunch of liquor and canned beverages. Nothing on tap (I don't think they even had a soda gun.) My husband and our friend got a beer and I got a cider. Everything was wide open with plenty of outdoor activities like volley ball, corn hole, connect four, etc. Plenty of outdoor seating. And it looks like they encourage you do write all over everything. It was a beautiful day and the vibe hear was very chill and awesome. I was a little disappointed that this wasn't on the beach. Not even a beach view. We don't go to the North side of the island very much, but I would come here again if I was in the area.

He Said: A bar on this side of the island? Yes please. This is a great spot where you can sit at…read morethe bar, sit at some tables, or sit with your toes in the sand. Good selection of beers and I'm pretty sure they had liquors. We're staying nearer by next time to take advantage of this great spot. She Said: We don't stay at this end of the island very often, but we'll need to remedy that going forward because Tiki Bar is a Topsail treasure. Now that I've found it, it'll be impossible to stay away when we visit family here! Potty Points: 3/5 - functional and clean for what it is. You're not here for luxury potties.

Super fun crowd and the bartenders are fast and always smiling!! Tons of locals which makes it nice…read moreduring tourist season!! Bands are playing out in the deck, cool eclectic decor and def one of the best dive bars on the island!!

We went on a Thursday afternoon...the bar was surrounded by ladies when we walked in and it got…read morereal quiet...I felt like we might have been interrupting something but we ordered our drinks and they started talking again. You can definitely tell that this is a locals bar. After our first drink the ladies started to talk to us and I started to really enjoy myself. The bartender was friendly and drinks were on par for what we'd paid the rest of the week. Not sure why I expected this bar to be bigger because I knew it was literally a trailer. But it was decorated hilariously and it was clean. I would have loved to return that night for karaoke but I must be getting old because when I heard it didn't start until 9pm, I knew that we'd have to do that another trip. We'll try again next year!

Centerfire was a great relief from the typical bars and taverns that reside within this corner of…read moreNC. Locals will remember this location as the former Crooked Lotus, but is now a comfy, cozy adjustment into a well stocked cocktail bar. The staff is great (ask for Sara) and the menu is a simple, yet creative blend of simple favorites and original recipes. The ambience is a soft, warm setting with a random but fun mix of playlist music and live performances. Check the placard on stage for the schedule. The liquor selection isn't the world's biggest, but it is stocked with some good, above average choices that non-beginners will appreciate. There is also a good selection of wine, as well as some limited tap options (call ahead to confirm taps are flowing. Seasonal traffic impacts the flow). Whether it's a private affair, celebration of sorts, one-on-one meetings, or catching a breath after a long stretch, Centerfire is a must stop for anyone. The prices are reasonable and the quality stands above the local average of the area. Enjoy!

Stopped in on a Thursday night to meet friends for Christmas. Here is what we liked:…read more* Immediate seating, only one other person when we arrived. A variety of seating, bar, tables or couches. * Decent selection of holiday cocktails. * Variety of spirits to make what you would like. * bartender was helpful and cool. What could of been better: *Not sure what the vibe was supposed to be, brightly lit and very low background music. Almost seemed sterile. * Drinks were just ok, nothing stood out as impressive for a cocktail lounge.

has great food. They're open now under new management and they often have bands on the weekends.read more

Went here for the last 7 years to watch NFL only to find out Terry did NOT subscribe this year…read more I'll be taking my business elsewhere! There are a few other options here in town. Quite disappointing. Wow! I just went to Rick's and couldn't get a seat, the place is packed to watch the NFL, Terry, maybe you could reconsider buying the NFL ticket.