Location: Surf City
Top Restaurants in Surf City
Top 10 restaurants in Surf City, United States
Surf City is a town in Pender and Onslow counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 1,853 at the 2010 census. It is located on Topsail Island.
Things to do in Surf City
1. The Daily Grind Coffee, Donuts & Ice Cream
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 328 reviews
Daily Grind Coffee, Donuts & Ice Cream is open 7 days a week. We have a relaxing setting with FREE WIFI! We offer a variety of menu items. Fresh Brewed Coffee, Latte's, Iced Latte's, Iced Coffee, Smoothie's, Frappe's, Ice Cream, Milk Shakes, Bagels, Muffins, Hand Dipped Ice Cream, FRESH HOT DONUTS and much much more!!! Please stop in and visit us.
Reviewed By Danigirl25 - Big Rapids, Michigan
We had to come back here again and again for the birthday cake ice cream, also the best cofee we had for a regular cup of jo. Friendly service. Good carrot cake. And they have wifi.
2. Surf City Barbeque
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 239 reviews
Reviewed By jinx35 - West Columbia, SC
Stopped in for lunch and was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. The owners have spent some money making the interior warm and inviting. Since we were eating late in the day, each couple shared one entree. My wife and I had a small pork plate with fried okra and my in laws had a pork sandwich, slaw on the side and fried okra.
Pork was very tender and had the NC pepper and vinegar sauce. Perfect! Fried okra was hot and crispy. Sweet tea was also very good. Only down side was the hush puppies delivered when we sat down. They would have been a 10 if served hot.
Service was very good and we will return.
3. Fractured Prune
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 196 reviews
Reviewed By Murray R
If you like cake donuts, this is a great change from Duck donuts. No yeast donuts here and its only negative.
4. Island Delights
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 392 reviews
Hand Pattied Burgers, Subs, Pitas, Salads, BBQ and all the fixins..Full HARD DIP ICE CREAM BAR and SOFT SERVE. 50s Style Dining, 2 antique Jukeboxes, kiddie rides and walls of Nostalgia..FUN...
Reviewed By Danigirl25 - Big Rapids, Michigan
We stopped in once we were sure they were open with the off season hours. I had a burger and fries with gravy while my husband had a grilled chicken sandwich and a slaw dog. It was a decent burger, tasted like my dad's right off the grill. I've been to a lot of places with the nostalgic 50's and 60's theme. I was expecting a little more.
5. Sugar Island Bakery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 136 reviews
Sugar Island Bakery & Supplies is a family owned and operated bakery located in Surf City, NC on Topsail Island. Our baked goods are all natural and made from scratch every day. Please understand, when we say "scratch" or "homemade" we don't mean that we defrosted it and baked it in the shop; or that we added water, stirred and baked. Our treats are made fresh DAILY from just the basics using as many local North Carolina ingredients as possible. Sugar Island is also a commercial wholesaler to many retail establishments, restaurants, and coffee houses. Sugar Island's retail shop is open 5 days a week, and we're always happy to accommodate special orders. You will also find a variety of home-baking supplies and local products in the shop. Over the years, we have been fortunate enough to amass a group of incredibly talented friends that include farmers, artisans, authors, designers, coffee roasters, and ice cream experts that produce amazing products we take pleasure in sharing. We have visited their farms, workshops, homes and studios and witnessed their creative process. We have seen that they believe in the fair treatment of employees and those around them in the community. Feel good in your shopping. You are supporting small, family-run businesses with eco-friendly practices. Local Food. Local Art. Rare Books. Used Books. Handmade Jewelry.
Reviewed By j_edpie - Finleyville, PA
Fantastic baked goods & very friendly staff. Everything is baked from scratch. They also sell coffees and other beverages, but, we only bought baked goods so I can not review the coffees. They also have books and gifts for sale.
We were given a recommendation for a very nice restaurant with ocean views by the mother of the owner.
6. Hunga Bunga Java
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By zacsmimi1 - Biddeford, Maine
Small shop in a strip mall, very easy to miss. We went in with friends who loved it and were returning. Coffee drinkers will love all the options. (I still have to be tutored when ordering at Starbucks.) I had a Coconut Smoothie which I found to be amazing in texture and taste. Others ordered expresso shots added to their mixes, etc., all 4 were happy with choices. Interior seating area has a couch and comfy chairs, unusual decor kind of laid back, tropical and reminiscent of hideouts in the 70's... huge bookcases full of paperbacks to borrow. TV on in the corner with sports on - the only thing I found unpleasant. Tiny little mellow place, popular with locals.Nice folks.
7. New York Corner Deli
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 342 reviews
Reviewed By bfarber - Hampstead, North Carolina
My wife and I stopped in recently and had the best steak sandwiches we've had in a while. We came during lunch and did not have a very long wait and were happy with the selections and prices. The food came out fresh, hot, and very very good. I got the regular philly while my wife got the rocky balboa (a philly on garlic toast with mushrooms basically) and both were awesome. We will return.
8. Sears Landing Grill & Boat
Overall Ratings
4 based on 678 reviews
Reviewed By KimberlyK8991 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Sears Landing is a wonderful family friendly restaurant we never miss out on! The service is always prompt, courteous and friendly. The food is all home-cooked and more than meets everyone's expectations. There isn't anything we've ever tried that wasn't worthwhile...my family and I love this place. The outdoor patio seating is the best, and we also love the rockers on the back porch overlooking the docks.
9. Island Crush
Overall Ratings
5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Lance S - Waco, Texas
Many times when you are looking for that insatiable item that you could really hit the spot. When you have a sweet tooth, but it's hot outside and you want something cool as well, this is the place to obtain that delicious item. Nothing beats the heat like a cup of cold Italian ice during those hot beach days. Just a quick walk from the main entrance to Surf City beach, this shop allows you to come in and decide on one of their many flavors. My daughter's favorite flavors are a mixture of cherry and blue razz, top it off with a lemon scoop and you have your quintessential cup of July 4th Americana. Great owners who enjoy giving back to the community, this is definitely a must visit while taking a trip to Surf City. Enjoy!
10. Daddy Mac's Beach Grille
Overall Ratings
4 based on 857 reviews
Oceanfront dining at it's finest. Enjoy a wide selection of hand cut steaks, fresh island seafood, and the house specialties. A locals favorite since 2006.
Reviewed By TJ H - Perrysburg, Ohio
Food was good both times. We even took some friends with us the second time. They enjoyed it also. The grouper bites are very good if they have them as the special when you're there. One of my favorites was the fried green tomatoes, grits, and shrimp appetizer. It was actually enough you could just order it for a meal.
