The food was amazing. I had lobster ravioli with stuffed lobster, scallops, shrimp and lumped crab…read moremeat in a creamy tomato base. My wife had fried shrimp and oyster platter. Atmosphere was upscaled but relaxed. Servers were attentive to everyone and the hostess who said she had been there 20 some years was so sweet and fun loving. We both enjoyed her so much. I've been coming to Swansboro for years and always wanted to eat here. Trust me, we will be back.

Went there for ate dinner and there are some good plates but one of shrimps with grit is very…read moredelicious!

Wow! What a perfect lunch and server! Then add a water view! Lovely! Keratin was so thoughtful and…read moreaccommodating! The seafood platter was cooked to perfection and the crab soup delicious! Come give it a try!

The steaks were delicious. The seafood was overcooked and did not taste fresh. The calamari for an…read moreappetizer was also very good. I would not recommend for seafood but highly recommend for their steaks.

We've lived in the area for about 6 years. Eat out fairly often. This restaurant by far has been…read morethe most consistent in the quality of the food, which is the best of all the restaurants in the topsail area. It is not fine dining and has the sports bar vibe. It is a relatively small place and I recommend going on non peak hours in season. If you are into oysters, they have a great selection of both local and regional on the half shell. If you prefer cooked, chargrilled or steamed is a good choice. While the menu has a great selection of seafood, the chalkboard specials features extremely fresh local catches which change daily. While there are several restaurants in and around the topsail area this is the only one where I have never been disappointed. If you go at peak hours during the vacation season expect to wait but it is worth it. You can't miss with any of the steamed shellfish offerings and if you prefer fried there batter is light and not overpowering. As a sports bar, they have a large selection of tap and bottled beers and a good mixology of liquor options which is only outdone in my opinion by Rick's in Sneads Ferry

Whenever a restaurant puts "market price" next to an item, I'm worried. But Dear Wife and I were in…read morethe low country and we wanted a low country boil. So that's what we got. I could've asked the price upfront (and usually do) but what the heck... we're on vacation. The server suggested we get a "double" and share it. OK. Sounds good. It came out quick. There was a TON of food for two of us. Shrimp, sausage, potatoes, corn. It didn't have a lot of seasoning also on it, but - no problem - there was a rack with every hot sauce you'd ever need, plus salt, pepper and old bay. We both ate our fill and even left a few potatoes. The bill comes and it's less than $40. It might be the cheapest great meal I've had in a long time. Or maybe it's the "greatest cheap meal" I've had in a long time... I don't know. Bar ambiance, but pleasant enough for families. Mostly high tables. It all seemed very nice.

Once again a fabulous dinner!!! I got the surf and turf with a baked potato and cucumber salad. It…read morewas a gorgeous plate and the steak was cooked perfectly!!! I asked for well done and it was!! BUT- it was not burned and tasted amazing!!! The potato was good, the shrimp was great and the salad was so tasty and vinegary. A great meal!!

I'm gonna keep it nice and simple, Food tastes amazing, price is reasonable, chairs are…read morecomfortable, servers are nice. absolutely no complaints. also the tea is banging

I had a great birthday dinner tonight! Our server Katelyn Johnson was not only adorable and…read morepersonable, she was a great server and a lot of fun! Food was delicious too! Great experience always! Thank you T&W. You never disappoint. Karin Joseph.

Kaitlyn was a great server! Very considerate and our food came out very flavorful and hot! Great…read moreservice all around.

Tourist trap Went in to by fresh fish and get some bait for…read moremy crab pot...no prices posted..and they charged me $10 for fish guts that was on its way to the garbage! When I called ahead they said they had grouper fish heads that I could have, but when I arrived, I was informed that those heads are for "their" crab pots, but I could have the left over guts..nice!? For. $10 ... wow Never going back

Minimal display and options. Try cap'n Willis seafood market in Emerald Isle instead. They even…read morehave stuff for sushi and panko

Just what you'd expect from a fresh seafood store at the beach plus some. A wonderful variety of…read morefresh seafood, fresh crab meat and plenty of other items from seasonings to fresh produce. The team there is super friendly and knowledgeable and we're eager to help. Prices also were very reasonable. It really is the type of local place you'd hope to find on a vacation and thoroughly enjoyed the shrimp!

This fish market is incredible! We've stopped by everyday to pick-up dinner. The fish is FRESH, not…read morefrozen. Local fisherman drop off their daily catch and much comes from Florida and along the coast. So far, I've tried the local lump crab (made incredible crab cakes), the large head-on shrimp, (shrimp scampi-yum), clams (made a stew) and the flounder (so dang fresh). I'll be going back for more today. They carry every fish you can imagine and live crabs. The fish is in coolers and they will fillet the larger fish for you. Prices are downright reasonable. The clerks are super friendly and will bag up your purchases with plenty of ice. They also carry seasonings and a few frozen prepared fish foods. There was plenty of parking during off season and no wait for service. I'm guessing that during peak season, things get busy. This market is a MUST visit for seafood lovers.

While at the beach with friends for a few days this summer, we went out for a nice dinner with…read moreeveryone to this spot. It came highly suggested by the host of the beach house, as well as all the great reviews we saw online. This not a quick sit, eat, and be on your way type of restaurant, it's a long standing, very popular spot, and even getting their early, we still had a about a 45 minute wait. But we were able to get drinks, and take them out to enjoy by the water while we waited for our table. Because of the heat, they even had a cooler by the front door with free bottled water for guests to enjoy while waiting. Once seated, the waitress was very attentive, checking on us regularly, keeping the drinks coming and getting out order entered, and out to us pretty quickly. Not being a big seafood eater, I decided to give their meatloaf a try. It was fantastic, as were the mash potatoes and green beans it was served with. For desert, we got smores, which they brought out a flames, along with graham crackers, Hershey bars, and marshmallows to make them at your table. Overall, a fun experience, tasty food, and great atmosphere. It's a bit on the pricey side, but I'd say that's expected for a quality restaurant in a beach town. It's not tourist trap pricey, but you get what you pay for, which in this case is good quality food, decent portions! I'd go back on another visit, and would recommend to others.

If you're vacationing and hungry, don't expect to get in quickly unless you hit a sweet spot in the…read moreevening. Place opened at 4:45 and we were there at 4:35 with a full parking lot and a line out the door. Luckily, we had a small party of two and a toddler and our wait was only 20 minutes. The night before we tried to get in, the wait was an hour and a half. Overall the place was great! Place was really Clean, smelled good, and was nice and cool. The outdoor waiting area was nice with a little dock in the water, covered/shaded seating, rocking chairs and even a bag set. Food was mostly on point too! Fried green maters could have been cooked a little longer (still a bit crunchy for my liking), breading on the pork chops didn't stick as well to the meat as it could, mashed potato's were FIRE, and the seafood trio with rice and beans was nice. Beer was super cold, staff were nice, and bathrooms were clean. If I were in the area again I would go again.

Great food, we got the dry rubbed wings and cheese curds…read more Had the homemade cookie ice cream sandwich it was amazing. Service was good, you wait in line order your food and go pick a spot to sit down. When food is ready server will bring it out to you. Picnic neck tables under the trees and side of building. Dog friendly is always a plus. Need to get there early if you are eating supper, lines starts backing up around 5:00-5:15. We always try to eat around 4:00pm when we are at our place on the Crystal Coast.

This place is always packed, so we choose elsewhere to go. However, today we decided to stand in…read moreline to see what it's about. It is true that you can't see the menu while in line, but you can go inside and look. Which is not a big deal because while in there, grab a beer from their beer cooler, put one of the koozies on it to keep it cool, and go back and stand in line. You'll pay for it when you order. They also have a server who asks for drink orders from the line (it's much quicker to grab a beer than wait for a mixed drink). We ended up sitting at the bar because two spots opened up. Their mixed drink options are impressive and they are delicious!!! The food is simple while being tasty, filling, and affordable. Onion rings were fried perfectly and not greasy. It is honestly worth the wait. You're on vacation!

My good friends and I ate at Front Street Fish Co today. We were greeted by the sweetest hostess…read morewith a bubbly personality. If this is your first visit, you place your order at the counter and grab a seat. They'll bring your freshly prepared order directly to your table. I have been craving fried soft shell crab for weeks and finally had the opportunity to enjoy some! If you don't appreciate them, you don't know what you're missing! I decided to add the premium side Crab Tots ($1.99 when added to the meal). I'd never had them before and will definitely order them again! All of my meal items were served fresh and hot!! Everyone in our group cleaned their plates, so you know the quality and quantity of the food was outstanding! On my way out, I spotted the owner Trey sitting at a booth enjoying his lunch. I didn't want to disturb him, so I offered my compliments to the cashier. As I was telling them how much we appreciated the exceptional food and service, Trey got up from his meal and walked over to thank me for coming in. He is a true gentleman and wonderful servant of our community! If you haven't already given them a try, drop by the Front Street Fish Co for lunch or dinner. Also check out the fresh fish in their market next door!! You won't be disappointed!

My sister and I had lunch here and I added on the clam chowder because I can never not get the…read morechowder when I see it on the menu. I have to say, this "chowder" was the worst I've ever had and it's not even close. It tasted, and looked, straight out of a Campbell's soup can. It had hardly no clams and maybe two tiny potato bits. The base tasted just like cream of chicken soup and it was the same consistancy. I even checked with the girl at the front counter to make sure I got the right soup because it was not even close to being a chowder. Even though I didn't like the soup, no one offered to reimburse me for it. All of the other food was ok with the fried shrimp being the best. The whiting and okra both tasted a little like they were fried in old grease.