The food especially the burgers is just a little different than elsewhere .I had a peanut butter…read morebutter bacon Jam smash burger. I love different burgers , this one was great .Service was attentive even with the place being busy. The ambiance when we visited during the Xmas season was a must see itself . It was decorated absolutely beautifully for the holidays. Go for the decoration and stay for the food !!!!!

We stopped in, and were immediately transported to a Christmas wonderland. Although seasonal, it…read morewas fun to eat under a ceiling dripping with decorations. Cowfin has a central bar with tables around, and has a casual, friendly, cozy vibe. My fried flounder was fresh, and hot. The crispy coating contrasted nicely with the tender and moist flounder inside. I thought the collards could've used more bacon flavor, but that's me. Our waitress was friendly and efficient, and gave us a rundown of the history of the place. We'll be back!

Love to eat at this place when visiting my mom. It is a bit small, with some outside seating. Can…read moreget very busy during the summer months, especially lunch time. Can walk over from beach. I enjoy their chicken salad sandwich on toasted sourdough. Today I tried the chicken salad BLT sandwich. Very good. They have several side options. My mom had the Stump Sound Bowl. It is made up of cilantro-lime rice, black beans, corn, peppers, onions, cheddar, lettuce, tomatoes and chipotle sauce. You can add a meat. My mom gets it without cheese or the chipotle sauce. She always ends up taking half of it home. Staff is always friendly and food is good.

The food was excellent the service was friendly and welcoming. Has a diner vibe and was clean. We…read moreate outside and will be back again.

Basically the same at Fat Burgers, which is great! Lots of draft beer options, both local and…read moretypical (Coors light, yuengling, etc). A full bar with martinis, margaritas, wine, pitchers, buckets, and specials. Food is wings, burgers, sandwiches, apps, etc. Really chill place to go for some drinks and food. They have a few arcade games to play, as well as several TVs for sports games. Service is always friendly and attentive. Definitely worth a stop!

Stopped here in town to see family. Service, environment, atmosphere and menu were all decent. I'd…read moreonly harper on I wish there were healthier options as i get to these places due to family, not my thing - burgers, fried food etc. My lemonade was watered down, waitress did replace with a different option - apparently that's how theirs is made. The buffalo shrimp was pretty good though!

Lisa is the best! So kind and takes the time to get to know you. Food is also delicious. The fries…read moreare the perfect amount of crispy. It really is best burger on the island.

We walked in trying to get a late night dinner after a long bad day and it was like we were…read moreinvisible. The older female bartender was such a bitch to a customer and berated him over and over for not keeping his tab open. We sat at the bar for 10 minutes waiting for some service and after seeing that episode we decided to leave and not give our money to a place that lets its staff talk to people the way she did to the young man who continually apologized for not understanding what she was saying.

We've been coming to the area for years and this place got decent reviews. We didn't expect much…read morebut were hopeful. The positives-seated right away! Not expecting that for how full the parking lot was or on a holiday week. The waitress was nice but super slow service. She didn't check back often and we had to look for her to get anything we needed or our bill. We started with fried pickles and cheese curds. Both were standard bar food and perfectly fine. No complaints. Most of our party got chicken wings, some boneless and some not, and fries. I ordered a burger and Mac and cheese. Chicken ok, fries ok, Mac n cheese meh. The burger felt more like a fast food joint, as they had to bring out mayo and mustard because they don't put it on for you. It ended up a sloppy mess. Lastly cocktails. We ordered some pretty basic mixed drinks and they were awful. Didn't finish. I would say the vibe is so casual that for the money, you're better off doing Ricks's or another pub on the island where service is better and it's more of a dining experience instead of fast food. Probably won't be back.

Overall, the employees are very kind and working hard but I left with a literal bad taste in my…read moremouth. The service was very slow. When I finally got my food, my party and I were very disappointed. Person #1 got a salad and said that the sauce burned their mouth and was utterly disgustes. It tasted like chili powder and strong vinegar, which was not the buffalo sauce listed on the menu. The chicken in their salad was in huge chunks, too big to eat with the ton of lettuce, and nothing else. Person #2's order was wrong and was basic frozen fish, like something out of Costco. Person 3 (me) got the Nashville hot sandwich. It tasted very bad as it was the same sauce experience as person one. Person one and I couldn't even finish our meals and were sickened. Don't recommend....

Had an INCREDIBLE experience here. The shrimp tacos were delicious, the cookie skillet was to die…read morefor, the atmosphere was GORGEOUS, and our server was so so sweet. We have babies, and I wasn't sure how that would fit the vibe, but it went very smoothly and everyone was very gracious to us!!! I highly recommend if you're in the area- we will definitely be coming back!!

The food is ok, the service is great and the location is almost perfect…read more This is a pool deck and stage area, lots of cement and terraced levels fenced off from the pool but this also blocks the ocean and beach views. All the cement makes it a bit loud but also hot because it soaks in the heat and radiates it back out all day. This is fine in the cooler months or if you have pool access as a guest. There is an inside dining room too but why use that when its so much nicer outside? The food was good, not great, and like most tourist areas a bit over priced for the quality. I'm not saying it wan't good because everything we tried we liked. Only it was nothing to get too excited about for the higher prices. Honestly you're paying for the view and the nice outdoor seating. Note: The closer parking lots are for condo/hotel guests only and they will tow you away. If you're just coming to the restaurant you must park across the street. When we went there was plenty of of available parking but it was a very hot day in the high 90s and high humidity so by the time I parked and walked over I was already sweaty and uncomfortable. On a normal day it would be no big deal for me, but if your with people who cannot climb a steep driveway or do a long walk then I would drop them off at the front door and then go park.

Order 12 mixed flavors homemade hot and garlic parmesan. Came stuffed together. Save was good for…read morethe GP not over powering but lacking in flavor. The homemade hot was okay, for sure could have spiced it up for hot. No need for any dipping sauce if you want to taste the flavor. They have a cotton candy flavor will try next time.

Saw this right beside the pizza place we ate at the other day, and the menu had something for…read moreeveryone. Pretty typical sports bar. TVs, somewhat elevated bar food. Sweetie got crab dip and though it tasted good she wasn't thrilled with the texture (too finely minced?) But that was the only misstep. Shared spinach artichoke dip with my cousin, both liked it. Also shared an order of fried fish- again liked it. Good, tender fish, with a thin crispy batter nicely seasoned. Another cousin got a bowl of fisherman's chowder, as did I, and we both really liked it. Chock full of seafood. Her husband got a Philly cheesesteak and said it was excellent. Kid K got tenders and fries, all good. Plus a side Caesar salad which she liked (and I finished, again good.) And we got some cheese sticks, also good reviews all around. Service was great. Prices were decent. Mixed drinks and beers were good. It's handy- and open in the off season. With limited options, it's nice to find good ones. I'd come back.

This restaurant has came along ways from its Origin and multiple owners to the fine dining…read moreexperience it is now. The server Katey was so nice and helpful. She knew the menu well and was attentive to my parties needs. The crab cakes and fried rice was delicious. I recommend getting this along with the milk bread. Sitting outside added to the experience because it was so chill and the perfect temperature.

The food and the service were amazing. The portions were huge. My wife and mom split the shrimp and…read moregrits. I had the pork chop entree. Both dishes were prepared to perfection.

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.

The restaurant was very clean. The service was awesome . We just had breakfast there for the 1st…read moretime. They service breakfast at lunch time also. If you can get Mrs.Dee as a server, SHE IS AWESOME! She loves her job and does it with passion. Also Mrs. JJ she so precious. Most definitely will recommended and return. And I apologize for no pic my phone was acting crazy but the food look like the menu. Definitely not disappointed.

I love this place!! The food is down-home and the people are just as nice and country as can be. It…read morereminds me of a place I used to eat at when I was a kid and that's a good thing!