American

Holly Ridge Smokehouse Restaurant $
511-A U.S. Hwy. 17, Holly Ridge 28445
(910) 329-1708
The specialty of the house is the slow-cooked barbecue, a favorite with eastern North Carolina barbecue lovers. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this well-known restaurant offers home-cooked food. A children's menu is available. Holly Ridge Smoke House is open year round, but is closed Mondays.

Mollie's Restaurant $-$$
107 N. South Shore Dr., Surf City 28445
(910) 328-0505
Start your day off with Mollie's signature Crab Cakes Eggs Benedict or indulge your sweet tooth with Blue Monkey pancakes. Breakfast is served until 11 AM weekdays and noon on Saturdays and Sundays. If you're looking for lunch, you'll be thrilled with their choices of massive salads and sandwiches, including the tastiest burgers in Surf City. In addition to the menu, numerous specials are featured each day to whet your appetite. For dinner Mollie's serves a wide variety of pasta, steak and chicken dishes. For those successful fishing types, Mollie's will even clean and cook your catch for a very reasonable fee. Add in a great selection of beer and wine, and you'll have a mouth-watering time at Mollie's.

Batt's Grille $
306 Roland Avenue, Surf City 28445
(910) 328-1207
It's simply one of the best places down at the beach for great food at a reasonable price. Friendly service and excellent food. Onion rings are made to perfection!) Whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner, always something great to eat. Plenty of parking.