My husband and I dined here for my birthday for a recent visit to Charleston. I had searched several restaurants as I wanted a lobster dinner. Truthfully? I had another restaurant in mind but somehow ended here. Fate works - HA! We were seated in less than 5 minutes and the wait staff was courteous and very professional. In addition, they were accommodating as I requested garlic smashed potatoes in lieu of the grits. The food was absolutely delicious. One or the best meals I've had in quite a bit. The location and decor were awesome. We chose outside seating and the weather was perfect. Other details: free parking on premises. I definitely recommend. read more

Topsail Restaurant - Oven Roasted Whole Fish w/fried Brussel sprouts and garlic smashed potatoes - Seafood Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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Cuisine: 8 Service: 7 Decor: 7 Value: 6 Overall: 7 Apparently my review came too late. I found this review in my draft folder from back in 2025. I wish I had posted then, but I am posting now anyway to preserve my memory of this restaurant. This upscale seafood based restaurant served some of the best food I had while in Charleston, SC. The perfectly cooked Sea Scallops was the highlight, but all the starters were excellent t too. That included the Fried Shrimp, Mussels De Jour, and Topsail Salad. Anyway, I am sad to know I will not be able to visit this establishment again. I wish the owner(s) good luck in their future endeavors. Thank you for the wonderful memories. read more

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Welcome to Charleston, and with that said, seafood was on the menu. It was a choice between Top Sail and another highly rated restaurant. Top Sail was closest to our hotel, amd after a more than seven hour driving trip it won out. No reservation was required (middle of the week) we were able to get seating upon arrival quickly followed with the menu and offer for drinks. The waitress was knowledgeable and very responsive. I had never eaten Bronzini so I gave it a whirl. The mean consisted of the entire fish - head to tail. The food was well presented, hot upon arrival and quite favorable. The ambieance was laid back (Beach life). There was a wall mounted n television however it was inoperable. There is plenty of on-site parking. read more

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I had the pleasure of dining at Top Sail a couple of weeks ago for my birthday dinner with friends. We had a large group and they were completely prepared and super attentive to us with amazing food and service! I highly recommend! So, here is the lowdown on what all we ordered: Lobster Deviled Eggs - delicious and perfect for sharing Shrimp Cocktail - your classic shrimp cocktail with a zesty cocktail sauce - cooked perfectly Fried Calamari - large portion with a zesty asian dipping sauce Mussles du Jour - tons of steamed mussels in a really flavorful sauce Fish du Jour - lighly sautéd swordfish over a huge portion of delicious grits, tomatoes and sauce Lobster Tail - yum, yum, yummy, yum, yum Sea Scallops - served with hollandaise,arugula, beets, roasted peaches and finished with beurre blanc sauce - really good and filling Whole Fish du Jour - The fish was branzino and served with fried brussel sprouts and garlicy smashed potatoes - this was AMAZING! Charleston Fizz - Sweetgrass and Zest "Lemondrop" vodkas, verbena extract, simple syrup, lemons - very refreshing! Carmel Chocolate Cheesecake - a perfect ending to a perfect meal read more

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Topsail was really good. The food tasted great, the service was superb (thank you Joe), and the atmosphere was relaxed. The restaurant is a couple of blocks off Shem Creek and much less crowded then the restaurants on Shem Creek. You don't get the same view, but the food is just as good, if not better. The main eating area is set up around the bar. There are lots of bar seats, tables all around the walls, outdoor seating (some gliders) around gas fire pits, and some more tables off to the left. We started with lobster deviled eggs, which were really good (8/10). For the main dishes, we ordered: - Shrimp Gnocchi (9/10) - Roasted garlic alfredo sauce with arugula, cherry tomatoes, and balsamic glaze - Lobster & Grits (8/10) - Fresh lobster meat, lobster cream gravy, bacon, cherry tomatoes, caramelized onions If we lived in the area, we would definitely return. read more

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Nice restaurant in Mount Pleasant. Atmosphere was pleasant and it wasn't too noisy. I had the French Cut Pork Chop and it was good. Lots of options on the menu. We had mixed drinks and some wine. The alcohol was priced reasonably. Old Fashioned was very good. I would definitely return next time I am in Mount Pleasant. read more

I had a group of 12 and they had space for us at the right time for our reservation. They were super friendly and explained to us all the options they had and were very understanding with everything. The food was also amazing!! The only thing stopping me from giving them a 5 star is that one of the waiters spilled some sauce from my meal on my dress, and when they had asked if they spilled any, I said yes. However, they just apologized and walked away. It wasn't too big of a spill, so that's ok. read more

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The food and service was fantastic and great atmosphere I highly recommend this restaurant

A must stop if you're in Mt. Pleasant. My husband and I had a very delicious, romantic meal. Service was excellent!

Service from Bobby was STELLAR. We've made reservations at so many places during our honeymoon week with those notes on the reservation and this was the ONLY restaurant in Charleston which not only acknowledged it, but offered us dessert for it. (Sadly we were too full.) Food was good but we had shells in the she crab soup AND in both of our lobster and grits. Lots of shells. Very bummed about this. As a side note, I told the server about my severe allergy to clams and muscles and he went above and beyond to make sure none of our food was at risk and he let me know what was safe to eat after checking with the chef. I really wish there wouldn't have been so many shells in our food, it would have been a perfect 5. I'd still recommend this place though, especially because of the service. Dinner for 2, no alcoholic drinks, and a side salad and cup of soup was just 100. read more

Topsail Restaurant - Lobster grits. - Seafood Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Awesome! The food was spectacular. Yes it's pricier but we'll worth it. I had the salmon entree and their Brussels sprouts were out of this world. Perfectly crispy with lots of flavor and perhaps a balsamic glaze? Their key like pie is clearly made all in house from the crust to the filling. It was delightful. Our waiter was wonderful, attentive and patient with my always confused mom. The interior is cozy and upscale but you don't need to dress to the nines to come. Small parking lot in the back as well. read more

Topsail Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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This was our first time checking out the Shemcreek area since moving to Charleston. The area was a bit underwhelming but they clearly have some fantastic restaurants. We brought my mother in law to Topsail for her birthday and the restaurant didn't disappoint. Since moving here restaurants away any tourist trap seems to go above and beyond. Our server was excellent, very attentive and high energy. We started with the shrimp cocktail and lobster app along with some delicious daiquiri drinks. My wife and I had the whole branzino, amazing!!!!! Father in law had the burger, and mother in law loved the lobster pasta. Overall great experience! We will definitely be back! read more

We've driven by for years and decided to give it a try. I wish we had kept driving. First tipoff the place was empty on a Friday night. We were seated and our server brought out complimentary hush puppies. They were possibly the worst thing I have ever put in my mouth; cold and tasted of old fish grease. The food lacked flavor and any talent in the preparation. I would avoid this place like the plague. Two out of the three in our party came home with a stomach aches. read more

My asian Tuna was excellent, the chicken Milanese was also very good, and a huge portion, the brussels sprouts appetizer was also excellent. Service was great, very professional, we highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Topsail Restaurant - Chicken Milanese - Seafood Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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We had the seafood platter. It was delicious. The hush puppies with Cajun honey butter are amazing. Great service. Don't let the looks deceive you. We will define be back. read more

Topsail Restaurant - Seafood platter - Seafood Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Food is really good and lots of good choices. Nice cocktail menu too. My fish seemed slightly over cooked but the crab meat was AMAZING! Service was really good. read more

Topsail Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

A must try!! From the curb appeal we weren't sure if we would like it but the food was outstanding! We started with the lobster sauce scallops which were good but we couldn't taste the lobster at all. The seafood platter was very good but the scallops were out of this world good. The peaches with scallop combination was surprisingly the perfect pairing. The service was good, not great and the place was overall not too loud! The good food makes this place deserve a 5/5! read more

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Overall: Great service to compliment a quality meal! The good: The food was pretty good, but the service is what stood out for us. Our waiter (I can't quite remember his name, maybe Dean? ((He claimed to be the pastry chef/baker)) had a great sense of humor and was attentive. He made a self-proclaimed sexist joke at one point in the meal, and felt bad so he brought us out a free slice of chocolate cake (also helped that we were on our honeymoon, which he found out after). The cake was indulgent, moist, choclately, and simply incredible. The complimentary hush puppies were also a highlight, as was the lobster roll appetizer. The not-so-good: The ceviche was average. It was an interesting pairing of pineapple, peaches (if I remember), and tuna, but it didn't quite work. Food/drink: 9/10 Atmosphere: 9/10 Service: 9.5/10 read more

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8/29/19 ... it doesn't get better than this! Top notch service (thank you, Krista), White Sangria topped off with peach vodka ... those creamy deviled eggs, each, topped with a hunk of lobster claw ... and a whole pan seared red snapper, served with tons of fresh, roasted veggies and sliced fingerlings. Oh my! Original review If you read nothing else ... Topsail is top notch! I knew we were off to a good start when parking spots were plentiful and we were warmly greeted. While the layout is the same as the former restaurant, it's as if someone took a magic wand and transformed the establishment into one that is clean, modern and welcoming. There was seating on the covered porch and booths in the side room; however, we preferred the dim-lit, more, intimate dining room with its upscale feel and was seated at a table in front of a window, next to the large, gleaming, well-stocked bar. The menu is creative, thoughtful and seafood-forward. I appreciated the option of small plates as well as 'main course' entrees as I'm so over filling up on a bite here, a taste there. We were ready ... There's a great wine list, many craft and drafts to choose among and unique cocktails but we went with a simple house red and Bloody Mary, prepared with Mike's made-from-scratch mixer. The wine was a decent pour and the Bloody was perfectly chilled and blended with just enough zing to satisfy. How I love a good bread service and Topsail did not disappoint. Quick to arrive at our table was a basket filled with generous squares of moist corn bread and plump hush puppies that were warm and fresh (and thankfully not greasy) with plump kernels of corn peeking through which we slathered the wonderful whipped Cajun honey butter. We did not hesitate to go for a second basket ... it was that good! We started with the lobster deviled eggs. The order comes with 5 halves, filled high and oh, so creamy ... each, topped with a succulent piece of lobster claw meat. Though the cost ($11.00) seemed a bit pricey, you must have these in your life! We both selected the small ($8.00) Arugula Salad for our next course and yes, it was a great choice (though the Thai Coconut Soup with crab was a close second). Served in what I would call a cereal bowl, the ample portion was chock full of strawberries, toasted almonds, pickled red onions and morsels of goat cheese, blended and gently tossed with olive oil and finished with a fave of mine, balsamic glaze. My hub's Osso Buco was a winner with its WOW factor presentation and reasonable price ($21.00). A large, gently sauced, tender, fall off the bone veal shank was served high above generous portions of smashed potatoes and a fave, delicate, perfectly cooked haricots verts. Meat eaters ... you'll devour this! I opted for the large order of mussels, ($18.00) which was served with a generous portion of airy, crusty, toasted baguette for mopping up the delicious, well seasoned broth. Though the mollusks were small, the portion was huge. I was happy and filled. Though the desserts sounded yummy, we were full and happy so we passed on this last course. Our server, Jay, was friendly, helpful and attentive, checking numerous times throughout the meal to make sure we were not in need of anything. In fact, many people stopped by ... we like that. I so appreciated that Jay brought me a white napkin to avoid the possibility of lint on my white slacks from the black table napkins. There is so much to love about Topsail ... the ambience, high touch service and delicious menu selections. This is adult dining at its best ... we are so fortunate to have this new restaurant in Mount Pleasant. We'll be back ... the pan roasted whole fish is calling my name. Thank read more

We arrived early enough to enjoy a couple of cocktails during Happy Hour. The Yuzu margaritas were to die for...with that we ordered the bacon wrapped hush puppies and the fried shrimp. Both stellar, but the shrimp were really perfectly done. We then moved to a table to enjoy dinner. My husband ordered the Osso Bucco and I ordered the scallops. Really delicious meals - couldn't have been better, and enough food to take home for lunch the next day!! The place is nicely decorated and the staff very friendly. We had such a pleasant time - Thank you! read more

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As a previous review mentioned ... not much curb appeal. Small parking lot available beside/behind restaurant. When you walk inside, it has a "beachy" vibe to it. I believe reservations are highly recommended. When I entered the restaurant, the hostess greeted/seated us right away (with a preexisting reservation). My party arrived an hour after opening and the place was nearly empty. My mom ordered the snapper (comes with brussel sprouts and garlic mashed potatoes). Based off reviews - I ordered the seafood platter. Complimentary hushpuppies (4) were provided for the table. The snapper was large ... so come with an appetite! The seafood platter comes with a lobster tail, 2 scallops, 2 shrimp (with cheesy grits), 1 crabcake and asparagus. Overall, the entree was good, but I wish I ordered something else. The scallops, lobster and shrimp were cooked to perfection!!! The crabcake was all filling and I wasn't satisifed with the grits. Even though items in the dish were delicious, I would recommend newcomers to order a different entree. Overall, this was a good dining experience and I'd recommend. read more

AMAZING!! Yelp, the food was absolutely amazing - and it certainly met all of our expectations. The place was cozy, the cocktails were fabulous, the appetizers were so delicious and my entree of Monks Fish left me so very happy and pleased. Now for the dessert - the Cheesecake - it was so delicate, velvety and... just wonderful - OMG!! Anyway, this was a Marvelous find - and it did not disappoint! I would highly recommend this place - and please ask for Kris (she was our great "food liaison")!!! read more

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What a surprise on our inaugural visit to this small yet delightful restaurant. I had the PEI Mussels in the most delicious lobster sauce. The taste of these fantastic mussels was exceeded only by this exquisite sauce. All of this while experiencing the exemplary service of our server...she was so well informed and professional. I'll return to TOPSAIL. read more

Topsail Restaurant - PEI Mussels - Seafood Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

I did pretty extensive research on where to have dinner during my weekend in Charleston and Mt Pleasant. And Topsail looked perfect. Creative, but approachable menu with reasonable prices, and a great location. Thankfully, we got the last parking spot in the lot, behind the restaurant, right next to the dumpster and walked by an employee smoking a cigarette. Not the best first impression, I don't care if you're on break or not. We walked in and were sat in the side room, it was like the addition room to a house. I guess space is a little tight around that area. We started with two $10 bowls of she crab soup, and I wasn't impressed. It had too much sherry. I finished mine but mom asked for a Caesar salad instead, and it was covered with way too much dressing for her taste. Our entrée was one of a kind, a two pound whole red snapper, I think we got the second to last one. It came grilled and served with potatoes and vegetables. It tasted great, super fresh, and it cost $55, which isn't terrible for two people. The desserts didn't intrigue as at all, so we headed on our way. It was a nice restaurant, and the snapper was impressive, but I would not return. read more

I've walked past this restaurant plenty of times but never eaten here - till now! Made a reservation for Sunday evening and - almost - had the entire place to ourselves. Service was good - food was good albeit maybe slightly overpriced. We started with the muscles - which were very tasty. I had the lobster grits and my wife had the fried shrimp - and we split a Caesar salad. Per my wife the shrimp were good - the lobster grits were fantastic. Definitely would return/recommend. read more

Solid local seafood choice. We like the bar seats or patio couch for seafood and cocktails. Happy hour drink specials. Good service from the bartender. The lobster deviled eggs and mussels are favorites. Whole fish is also great. read more

Topsail Restaurant - Lobster Deviled Eggs Mussels and Pinot Grigio - Seafood Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

This is a really nice upscale restaurant close to the water in Charleston. The seafood here was really good! My lobster tail was a little over cooked and I would have liked some butter to dip it in but it was quite tasty. My scallops were cooked perfectly and were quite delicious as was the sauce. This place is also pretty expensive, so be ready to drop some cash but the service was really good and everyone had a great time here. They also have some great cocktail options so if we visit Charleston again I would love to come back. read more

Topsail Restaurant - Kid friendly! - Seafood Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Stopped in for a much anticipated dinner at Topsail Restaurant and Bar, Mt Pleasant on Mother's Day. We arrived about 45 minutes early for our reservation but were seated immediately. Our server was prompt, as was the food arriving from the kitchen, which is probably why we were somewhat disappointed in our entrees. The flounder was slightly undercooked and the crab stuffing was not very warm. The flavors were good but nothing really Wowed me or my wife. Maybe it was an off night, but I'd be hard pressed to make the drive back when there is better, and less expensive options much nearer me. read more

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Once again, another great trip to Topsail. We always sit at the bar but the entire staff helps each other out. It's great to see. They bring out hush puppies to start! So good. We both had the seafood platter this time. Again... so good! I also had a cup of the she crab soup. It was good but not the best I've had. Patrick, the bartender, is great to hang out with. Service and food top notch! read more

Topsail Restaurant - Seafood platter with mashed potatoes - Seafood Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Food was really good. Ate early and hit the bar first. Service was not bad and waiter knowledgeable and polite. Small restaurant not fancy by any means but atmosphere was nice. I would recommend it for sure. read more

The hungry detective received a lead for this spot from a patron at Stax just up the road Mount Pleasant... It's got a cool atmosphere with a bar and outdoor indoor patio seating which is kind of unique... The bartender Ryan has a great personality and is outgoing and is a true mixologist and makes an old-fashioned the way it should be made... I had the beef option cook medium rare it was wonderful along with fried oysters which were cooked to perfection. VERDICT: Guilty for providing great drinks and food in a cool spot read more

I took my wife out for a date night, and had heard Topsail was amazing. I was not even remotely disappointed by anything. The seafood platter had the best scallops I have ever eaten, not to mention the other beautifully cooked seafood. My wife got the Filet, and she didn't even need the steak knife. We are definitely going back. read more

Topsail Restaurant - Seafood Platter (2 Shrimp, 2 Scallops, 1 Lobster Tail, 1 Crab Cake, Asparagus) - Seafood Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

It's easy to miss this place but WOW it's a gem!!! Great service and fantastic food. It's tiny inside and the tables are very close together but it's worth it to eat this food. Highly recommend. read more

Topsail Restaurant - Salmon with lemon and capers and rosemary herbed fingerlings - Seafood Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Food was good the little amount we got. Ordered their seafood platter for 48$ and got a small lobster tail a couple scallops and a crab cake that was literally the size of a quarter! My husband asked the waitress is this really what the crab cake or a piece that fell off , and she said yes that's it. Will never go back and everything was very pricey. read more

Topsail Restaurant - Smallest crab cake I have ever had ! See if you can find it ! - Seafood Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

The food has been amazing every time I've spent here. This is one of the true hidden secrets in the area. Food is equal or better than anything you'll get downtown. read more

So we tried this place out for the first night of restaurant week this last Thursday, I have to say I went in cautiously optimistic based on everybody's yelp reviews in the recent past. This place is small, quaint, romantic. The service was great the staff was amazing, and if that speaks anything about the food this was also the case. It was very much impressed with the food, quality and presentation.. not to mention the portion size! Outstanding!! We will be back! read more

Topsail Restaurant - Happy hour menu, 4-6pm - Seafood Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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Came here at the last minute for my niece 19th bday diner and was pleased that they were able to accommodate us since it wasn't as packed as the other local restaurants... my drink were great (daiquiri) ... food was good as well /chicken & shrimp picatta is very "citrus-y" but paired well with the grits replacement... my only complaint was that I was charged the credit surcharge of $3.45 when I used a debit card.. bartender and host were amazing read more

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What a great spot to enjoy an awesome dinner with great company. The food was absolutely delicious, but Ryan put the experience over the top. Next time I'm in town, I'm going to Topsail. read more

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We decided to spend our anniversary here and we were not let down! Our server Sydney was amazing from recommendations to letting us eat at our pace! She even surprised us with champagne which was a great surprise! My husband had an old fashion which he said was spot on, my drink was pretty and strong! I started with she crab soup and it was outstanding and my husband and got the small salad and it was huge! We then had the mussels of the day. They were flavorful and we got the small and again it was huge. Then we both got the seafood platter. Each piece of seafood was seasoned and cooked perfectly! I can not recommend this dish more! This was a perfect anniversary experience, I can't wait to go back! read more

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Best meal in mount pleasant. Service at the bar was top notch, super friendly, kind, personable, and fun. The seafood platter was outstanding, but nothing can beat the blackened tuna. So fresh. Brussels sprouts that will knock your socks off, and the best grits in town. read more