Grills/Pubs

The Beach Shop and Grill $
701 S. Anderson, Topsail Beach 28445
(910) 328-6501
Slide into a booth or sit at the counter and enjoy a cooling fresh-squeezed orangeade. Popular for breakfast and lunch, The Beach Shop and Grill serves cheeseburgers and hot dogs, as well as great salads and club sandwiches. The signature dish here is crab cakes, but there is also a good selection of other seafood and steaks. Dinner is served only during the summer. Beer and wine are available, and you can eat in.

The Blue Gecko $-$$
808 S. Anderson Blvd, Topsail Beach 28445
(910) 328-1022
This tall and bright green building houses a deli and gift shop on the first floor, an art gallery on the second floor and a bar and restaurant on the third floor. The enjoyable menu offers burgers, burritos, sandwiches, wraps and fresh salads. The Blue Gecko also makes dining at home hassle free with their great take-out food. Having the gang over for a day at the beach? The Blue Gecko caters too. You'll also find fun edibles and unique gifts for the gourmet home. The Blue Gecko is open all year.

Crabby Mike's $-$$
121 S. Topsail Drive, Surf City 28445
(910) 328-4331
At Crabby Mike's the breakfast menu is stacked with such items as pancakes, Belgian waffles, eggs Benedict and omelets. At lunch the restaurant serves up homemade soups and chowders, Angus burgers, daily specials and the island's only salad bar. In the evening, in addition to fried seafood, there are also daily specials. Beer and wine are available. Crabby Mike's is open all year.

'EM 'R' Wings $$
1016 Old Folkstone Rd., Sneads Ferry 28445
(910) 327-2848
Pub-style appetizers, side orders, salads and sandwiches complement the specialty of the house — buffalo wings, served mild, medium or hot. This is a fun and cozy place to enjoy a bite. Meal choices of ribs or steak are also available. Bar seating is separate from the dining room. Take-out orders are welcome. EM 'R' Wings has a full bar and is open all year.

Home Port Restaurant & Pub
718 S. Anderson Blvd., Topsail Beach 28445
(910) 328-7000
Everyone will feel right at home in the warm and cozy dining room at Home Port Restaurant & Pub, Topsail Beach’s newest eatery. The theme here is definitely and deliciously Italian. The chicken, meatball or sausage parmigiana sandwiches are lunchtime favorites, along with burgers, great subs and fresh salads. The dinner menu includes homemade lasagna, baked ziti, chicken Marsala, or shrimp Alfredo, pasta, pizza and calzones. Home Port has all ABC permits, and the lively pub side of the building has pool tables, a wide-screen TV and live entertainment on Saturday nights.

Island Delights $
312 N. New River Dr., Surf City 28445
(910) 328-1868
Return to the 1950s and the days of the soda shop with a trip to Island Delights. The eatery specializes in burgers, sandwiches and fries, as well as fountain-style ice cream, milk shakes and sundaes. Vacationing families enjoy returning here year after year for their evening ice cream treats. It's closed in the winter.

Lo-Re-Lei $
1019 Old Folkstone Rd., Sneads Ferry 28445
(910) 327-0900
If you are hunting for a juicy homemade hamburger and a tall cold one, head to Lo-Re-Lei’s behind the Big Shark at Four Corners. Daily lunch specials run $4.95 and include tax and sweet tea. Calabash-style seafood and hand-cut steaks are on the dinner menu. Enjoy mid-week Karaoke, pool and dart tournaments, or kick it up a notch on weekends with live bands and drink specials, including chilled Jagermeister on tap. The Lo-Re-Lei is open daily at 11 AM

New York Corner Deli $
206 N. Topsail Dr., Surf City 28445
(910) 328-2808
From da Bronx to da beach, this deli is da real thing. New York Corner Deli serves authentic deli sandwiches piled high with real New York City pastrami, salami and corned beef. Bite into their fresh rye bread, bagels and homemade salads or try a slice of their New York–style cheesecake and you will think you are in the Big Apple. The New York Deli serves the only lox and bagel plate you will find on the island. Diners can eat inside, outside at patio tables or call ahead for quick take-out. New York Corner Deli hosts and caters private parties and prepares take-home decorated deli trays and party-sized hoagies. The restaurant is open Monday through Saturday from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM and Sundays from 8 AM to 5:30 PM

Riverview Cafe $-$$
119 Hall Point Rd., Sneads Ferry 28445
(910) 327-2011                                   
The Riverview Cafe serves dinner plates heaped with your choice of the freshest fried seafood, french fries, slaw, hushpuppies and homemade pie. Watch the shrimp boats come in while you dine. Visitors return year after year for a Riverview dinner, joining the locals who eat there on a regular basis. The bar is separated from the dining room and offers beer and wine. It's open year round for lunch and dinner.

Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks $-$$
806 Roland Ave., Holly Ridge 28445
(910) 329-1312
Drive up or drop anchor at this sound-side restaurant and enjoy fresh grilled fish, soft-shell crabs, peel-and-eat shrimp, sandwiches, or the chef's famous beach dog. Diners can sit inside or laze about on the outside porch and enjoy the view. Beer and wine are available and the restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. Sears Landing has deep-water access with boat slips available for rent by the day, week or month. While there you can also stock your boat with beer, soft drinks, water and ice.