The place was empty at 8:15 on a Tuesday night. The environment is very nice & clean inside. This place has lots of potential. The server knowledge is lacking if you care about details...& the menu is gutted and has leftovers from last year (there are several blank pages of things they don't offer anymore, everything offered still is in the pics)...& prices are quite a bit more than the menus posted here. For example, oysters are only one type and are $3 per oyster instead of $26 per dozen as the Yelp pics show. They know where they bought oysters, but not where they came from. The crab dip was good, but seemed to have a tuna hint to it. The server was hovering the whole time, but that may have been because we were the only people in the place and they were ready to shut the kitchen down. read more

Fishmonger's Honest Seafood - 2 of 2 menu pages (still remaining) - Seafood Near Me - Holly Ridge, North Carolina

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We rated this a 3.5. I would highly suggest the Scallops! Cooked perfectly and had a great flavor pairing. Service was great! Hosts are pleasant and friendly. Our server was Dallas and he was on point, respectful and friendly as well. The restaurant is spacious with lots of seating. As this was our first time to the area, we will most likely try somewhere else in the future, but wouldn't be opposed to giving this another try. read more

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Large dining room. Less than half filled. LOUD sound echos hard to hear your table mates. Suggestion to hostess. Seat people walking with canes near front. They put us in the back near the bar. Long walk. Menu changed from last visit. Used to have country vegetables. Pork chops. Hush puppies only 7 for five party table Bring back Holland Shelter and it's staff Two of us had clam chowder horse' oeuvres asked for crackers. We got three packs between the two of us and one packed had been opened. One of us had a shrimp plate. It came with unordered French fries. No condiments came. Had to ask for catsup and cocktail sauce. My wife had a large bowl of clam chowder as her meal. It came with only two packs of crackers. You all getting cheap read more

Good service, nice room, a bit loud with all hard surfaces. Food was ok, but I would not say amazing and a bit expensive. We've had better seafood at lower prices elsewhere in the area. High points: Really good seasoned fries. good, not great burger. Flaky battered fish that was not too heavy and allowed the fish to come thru. Great collard greens. Low points: Clam Chowder was more like clam soup, water based and thin instead of creamy and thick. A chowder is thick and uses cream. This was clam and potato soup, if they called it that I would not have been disappointed. Odd: They serve sweet bread and butter pickles on the burger instead of dill. read more

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First time here and we were really impressed. Lovely, clean place. Very friendly staff and the food was delicious! We will definitely visit again. read more

It is an older place with a rather, dark interior and atmosphere. I ordered the crab stuffed flounder. And it was pretty good. The martini's had a sweet taste and I'm guessing. It is because they may have used sweet vermouth in it. But we returned the martinis and they gladly exchanged for a glass of Chardonnay. Our service was outstanding and Becca could not have been more accommodating. I don't know if I would look to go back, but if I was with friends who wanted to go, I wouldn't complain. read more

First time here and definitely NOT the last time. Started off with the Bang bang shrimp and it was amazing!! And also had a half dozen oysters on the half shell and those were great. Dinner choices we had were stuffed flounder and grilled mahi, both were beyond amazing. Our server was Ryleigh and she was very attentive Give them a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Off-season, new facility, and a bit of a lengthy wait courtesy of a large party entering before us...to the points: 1. Dallas T. Server was exceptional. Multitasking an unforeseen crowd, he handled it by clearly stating he would attend our probable delays with dispatch. 2. The kitchen had to have been crushed. Nevertheless, we were served scallops/risotto/asparagus that was plated masterfully, and tasted better than it looked. I never expected this level of finesse coming out of those doors. (Fishmongers...keep your chef!). 3. 5 stars? In this immediate area, nothing better. And I can't stand hyperbole. 4. Yet another wait-staff-individual deftly handled the overflow needs we had...did not get her name, but most certainly would've noted it. The art of serving well is an unusual gift to find in such a venue. That's why this point number four. Finally, I just uploaded a photo of said scallops. There are two others, (presumably of the same selection) which could've sufficed. I simply documented the likely evolution of different interpretations of this dish. Unexpected in the best of ways. read more

Fishmonger's Honest Seafood - Pan-seared scallops on risotto, served with asparagus and sauced with love. - Seafood Near Me - Holly Ridge, North Carolina

The best food and service I have experienced in the Surf City/ Topsail Island area. The manager Dallas is the best. Highly recommend giving them a try. read more

Any restaurant can have a bad night, and clearly Fishmonger's was struggling when we dined with them during their prix-to-fixe dinner on Valentine's Day. So, when my dining partner suggested we give them another try a week later, I was eager to do so. We were immediately seated near the bar on a slow Thursday evening and were pleasantly greeted by the bartender who was covering tables. After sharing details about the lackluster dinner we had sampled earlier in the week, Dallas, our server, jumped right in and helped guide us through the seafood-centric menu - but first, he showed off a little with a pair of perfectly crafted cocktails, including a boozy Old Fashioned and a tipsy Manhattan, uniquely served on the rocks. We're not big "fried food" fans, and every seafood place has their version of fried calamari, but Dallas convinced us theirs was the best appetizer on the menu - and he was spot-on! The rings and tentacles were lightly dredged in rice flour, perfectly flash fried and offered up with a tangy, tomato-heavy Pomodoro sauce ($12). You've tried the rest, now try the best! Next up were a half dozen Stump Sound oysters ($14) - they were ice cold, nice and brine-y and very fresh tasting, perfectly presented on a salted platter with charred lemon and raw horseradish. Service throughout the meal was attentive, but not hovering. The restaurant's interior is pretty rustic, with light and dark wood paneled walls, some local photography and a large, sparsely stocked bar at the back of the main dining room. Even with only three other tables seated, it seemed very loud. The interior lighting is a bit dim - one large table of seniors nearby was passing a flashlight around so they could read the menu. Our main courses were chosen directly from the menu and included their signature Crab Stuffed Flounder ($26) and Pan Seared Scallops ($32). The flounder was nicely topped with a decent portion of blue crab meat and creamy pan sauce, then served on perfectly cooked risotto - the side of grilled veggies was a bit bland, except for the red onions which were very (very) strong. My date's generous portion of eight large scallops were perfectly(!) seared and arrived over risotto as well. The rose-colored drizzle of butter and red wine reduction was quite attractive, but the flavor was overpowered - once again - by the very strong red onions. The asparagus was grilled perfectly to al dente and offered a nice crunch. All in all, we're very happy we chose to try Fishmonger's a second time, and we will certainly return. A big hat tip to Dallas who was amazingly attentive, informative and patient - great job! read more

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Our second visit to Fishmonger's was a great experience! Our server was Sebastian, and he was knowledgeable, super attentive, and had a great sense of humor. I had the same dish as last time, the crab-stuffed flounder, with peppers and onions and a tarragon sauce and it was absolutely fantastic. My husband had the burger with bacon jelly and aioli and it was cooked perfectly, the steak-style fries were excellent. Shout out to the roasted asparagus and the hush puppies with honey butter too, so so good. The rustic style interior and openness of the restaurant provide great atmosphere, and the location on the mainland in Surf City is worth the drive. We find opportunities to talk up this restaurant locally, and will be back again soon. read more

Went to Fishmongers on a Saturday night with 2 adults and kids. Had no wait for a prime dinner time. Food was great, tasty and fresh. Staff friendly and attentive, ambience new and well done. Would recommend, worth the short drive north of Surf City. read more

Can be tough to find good restaurants in the tourist areas. This place is legit. I got the stuffer flounder and it was amazing. My wife got the fish of the day (trigger) and it was good too. Their risotto is special. Oysters were fresh and the tea was really good as well. I'd recommend it! read more

10/10 recommend. A hidden gem just a short drive from the beach. Food was served fresh, great flavor and fried to perfection, friendly and welcoming staff, and the restaurant was clean. read more

Fresh and delicious food, great service and spacious dining room with lots of local wall art. We've been here a few times in the last few months and have really enjoyed the food. Shrimp & grits was so delicious that I'm still thinking about it today! Next time will take pics and post. read more

Great food, service at a reasonable price. Good atmosphere, short wait to be seated. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Appetizers and entrees were great. read more

Service was great. Food was hot and large portions. Very nice comfortable inside. The grilled Mahi was delicious! read more

The food is amazing. This is our 3rd time here and we've never been disappointed. The clam chowder is the best I've ever had. LOADED with clams! The shrimp scampi also loaded with shrimp. The appetizers were excellent and the stuffed flounder amazing! We highly recommend it. Service is great too! read more

My family and I had a nice time while we were there. It was calm and quiet. The servuce was quick. He was also patient when i couldnt decide. Ample amout of food per plate as well. All in all i highly recommend them if you want to take your family out for a quit lunch or dinner. #FishmongersHonestSeafood #buzzybooth read more

Fishmonger's Honest Seafood - We also lived the buzzybooth! - Seafood Near Me - Holly Ridge, North Carolina

We've eaten twice since we arrived and the food has been delicious! Best seafood we've ever had in the Topsail Island area and we've been coming here for many years. It's not one of those restaurants that's going to give you a plate piled high with food, but the quantity has been fine for my husband and me. And the quality has been so much better than everywhere else. read more

The calamari was very salty, but the tomato sauce served with it was delicious. The scallops over risotto with asparagus was mediocre. The risotto was room temp. The shrimp and grits was OK. The rose were small but good. The whipped butter was tasty. Took a while to get a refill on my tea and water. The place is very loud. Staff was friendly but unorganized. read more

Fishmonger's Honest Seafood - Sanitation grade is a 94 - Seafood Near Me - Holly Ridge, North Carolina

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Had an incredible experience at Fishmongers this evening. We did pull into the parking lot with no other cars in sight and weren't sure what we were walking into, but could not have been happier. We got the clam chowder, a caesar salad with a crab cake, fried flounder and the blackened scallops. Everything was delicious, from the complimentary bread, the asparagus paired with the scallops, and the clam chowder. The crab cake and chowder were some of the best I had. The server and manager were both wonderful, kind, quick, and on top of things. Dallas greeted us with a smile and a friendliness that felt like you were talking with an old friend. He let us try the homemade apple butter and the homemade pepper jelly before we left and it was so good we will try and make it back before our trip ends. read more

We enjoyed our food at Fishmonger's. I had the salmon and we ate a few appetizers. They were all delicious. You definitely have to try the crème brûlée it was like a caramel flavor. Great service and good food. read more

Absolutely the best dinner! 3 of us opted for the Carolina Fish Fry (flounder, fries, hush puppies & Cole slaw) and 1 had the crab stuffed flounder! Everything was perfect, including the homemade rolls and the whipped butter and banana foster cheesecake which is also made in house. Our server Brooke was also extremely nice and efficient! Can't say enough good about this place and can't wait to return again (from FL) can't come soon enough! read more

We love this place! The food is amazing, and the staff is friendly and attentive. The ambiance is fun with a great vibe.

Went here with my mother. Very tasty fresh seafood. It had a casual and inviting atmosphere.

Unique menu options. Friendly wait staff and hostess. Reasonable prices and indoor and outdoor seating options

Best restaurant in Topsail! Seafood was so fresh! Oysters were huge and salty! They have their own pastry chef! Stuffed flounder was amazing! Hunter at the bar was amazing! read more

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First time trying fishmongers and it was great. The food was amazing. The seafood was fresh and very yummy. The server had great recommendations and was very nice. We will be back! read more

Food was great! The place was clean and decorated well with nice lighting. The service was good! Quick and attentive server read more

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We had scallops and crab stuffed flounder. They were both served on a risotto. The risotto was watery and not at all apitising. The scallops and fish were bland. The service was great and the waitress was very friendly. The restaurant decor is fine and the bar appeared good for watching a game. read more

Excellent service , food and drinks. Just come across the bridge from Surf city and enjoy. Great menu for a group of 9 with varied tastes from seafood lovers to steaks,chops and burgers. Dessert was excellent . service was very attentive and accommodating. read more

A must try in Holly Ridge! The food was amazing and the service was top notch! Dallas was the bartender and our server and was the most attentive server we've ever had! He gave great food recommendations and even noticed when our son ran out of ketchup! 10/10 on service! read more

This place was beyond expectations. Food was excellent. Our party of 5 was 100% satisfied with everything ordered! Thank you for the service and quality. #FishmongersHonestSeafood #fishmongersnc @fishmongersnc #buzzybooth read more

My wife and I dined at the Fishmonger's restaurant in Holly Ridge, NC on Feb. 21st at aprox. 1:00 pm. I ordered the grilled flounder and stuffed crab combo. My wife ordered the scallops. The food was delicious, the service outstanding and the atmosphere was relaxing. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

So glad we gave this place a try after changing name and ownership. Everything we ordered was great. Our waiter had to be handling 3/4 of the tables all by himself and was amazing never missing a beat to ensure everyone was covered. Light crisp breading on the calamari and not greasy. This speaks volumes for a busy Saturday night because it means they care to keep the menu and food on point not just throwing it on a plate. Sound absorption walls or panels would be great but the food is good read more

Food was amazing. There was 4 of us. We got the pan seared scallop, the mahi dinner, salmon and the fish fry flounder. Service was great.

Excellent! Our new favorite place in the area. The shrimp po boy is "chef's kiss" with pickled veggies on top. Friendly wait staff and big TVs in bar area for game day. We'll be back! read more

Fishmonger's Honest Seafood - Shrimp Po Boy - Seafood Near Me - Holly Ridge, North Carolina

Friendly staff. Cold beer. Fantastic food. Delectable desserts. #FishmongersHonestSeafood

Great atmosphere. Crab dip is amazing. I had fried shrimp and oysters. Wife had shrimp and grits. We had a beer each. Everything we had was very good with the exception of the fried oysters. The oysters were way overcooked. If they had all been uniform in size they would have been fine but some most were very small. $30 for a fried oyster plate you don't expect this. The add in shrimp was an extra $7.00 and they were great. $90.00 for 2 and a tip about pricey which I don't mind if everything is great. Will try again but expect oysters to be better. read more