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.

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!

Had the best time at JM's! The music being played is excellent and the bartender, Brittany, was…read moreawesome!!! Brittany engaged with me with zero judgement and even told me I remind her of her aunt! That was very endearing! I also met the owner, Mike, who was very sweet. There are pool tables and dart boards and all the local regulars!! I'll be back!! Watch out Brittany, pour my drink, please!!

I got shrimp and red snapper from here to cook for dinner. The shrimp was phenomenal. The red…read moresnapper was good. I'm a fan of small local fish markets, and this one fits the bill. When you walk in, it doesn't exactly scream "fish market" - as it took me a few minutes to even find the fish. The staff there that day (one person) was friendly, but when asked for suggestions of what was good "everything." The owner of the bar (of the same name) next door came by to hard sell his place. He wasn't wearing a mask, and I tried to interject that I wouldn't be coming by because my kid is too young to eat out around people - but he really didn't catch on. Sigh. I went on to get the shrimp and the red snapper. I paused trying to do the math on how much. The friendly bar owner then insisted I wasn't getting enough for "that many people" - and I should double it. I don't exactly know why I listened to him (I think I was just ready to go) - so I bought what he said. After a rather hefty bill. Getting home, I pulled out the fish and it was 2x what I needed. Sure enough, we had left overs. I don't know if you've ever microwaved left over red snapper - I don't recommend it. So - the interloper from next door brought down the score, but the shrimp was so good I can't imagine going less than 4 stars.

We really enjoyed our experience with Topsail Steamer. Everything is prepared and provided (pots to…read moresteam, butter, cooking instructions, seasoning, cocktail sauce, and paper for the table) which makes cooking and cleanup super easy. The inside was very clean and the workers nice. We will be back again!

Topsail Steamers was such a great experience! The customer service was excellent, and everything…read morewas so easy from cooking to cleanup. The seafood was incredibly fresh and perfectly seasoned. Definitely a must-try if you're in the area!

This is the second time I've had an issue. The first time I bought fish there, it was so unfresh I…read morehad to throw it out immediately. Today I bought two fillets of codfish, and when I cooked them, they foamed up on the pan and had a strange smell. In my opinion, they must be using some kind of chemicals that cause the fish to foam like that. It's really disappointing that the fish is not fresh at all. My advice to others: stay away from that place.

Good service, fresh seafood! Everyone was more than happy to help with information and getting us…read morethe right fish.

they sold me snapper that was "off". Obviously it had been there for sale for some time. instead of…read morequality control they decided to sell. Bad choice!

Price on the board inside shows $19.99/lb for Snow crab legs. Young guy says they are…read more$20.99/lb...So as a matter of principle I suggested they may want to change the sign as part of a good business practice. Btw it is written in chalk. He says pricing fluctuates. I get that. Now erase the chalk and write the new price. All I got was a strong glare, as if I were the problem. You are advertising a price and charging a higher price and I am wrong? Why should that become my problem? This has happened before and I let it go but I am sure the weights and measures people would not. Great place for fresh seafood but not impressed the mano y mano stare down just because I brought up the obvious. Word to the wise...ignore the advertised pricing on the board and ask what are you actually paying.

Randy runs the fish market and Mike makes the best grilled grouper sandwich I've ever had…read more All four of my kids begged to come back! It's a Topsail MUST.

Most convenient meal in topsail/surf city. After waiting in lines for up to an hour at other…read morerestaurants in the area last week. We were ready to have an easy meal for our last evening of vacation. This was the only fresh seafood (besides swordfish) we were offered on the island. And we went to the other top rated restaurants. Everything was fresh local from their own fishermen on the menu. FINALLY! Within 30 minutes of calling an order in for 6 people, it was packaged hot and ready for a take home dinner. If you dismiss this for a meal because it's not an AC'ed, crowded, loud restaurant, you're missing out! Enjoy your meal in the comforts of your own place. We had grouper, grilled and blackened. Peel and eat shrimp and Mahi. All delicious. Don't miss this while you're in town. They close at 6pm so plan accordingly.

Great little convenience store with a bit more groceries than a 7/11. Perfect for what you need,…read morebut you definitely can't get "everything" here. Friendly service and great snack selection. We just needed eggs and a few things and they had just enough to get us by without having to go off the island!

Fantastic experience! We stopped in looking for groceries to prepare lunch on Memorial Day. The…read moreisland was gridlocked with traffic, but Godwin's had everything we needed to prepare lunch and more!!!! The location is great. The service was friendly and helpful. I love the ambiance of the place. I'm certain I could do my shopping for the week, between Godwin's and Lewis Seafood.

Great fresh local sea food. Great prices and friendly staff!read more

From the owner: At Out of The Sound Seafood, we stand behind our products. We offer Oyster, Blue Crabs, and…read moreFlounder - to name just a few. It is important to us that you know we offer high quality at a price that's competitive prices with other businesses in the Seafood industry.

If you want to blend old-school coastal charm with a feathered twist, you've got to lean into a…read more"Breezeway" vibe. This place is an absolute legend, a classic coastal roost that's been serving the beach community since the days when shorts were shorter and the hair was bigger. It's got that beautifully weathered, no-frills, old-school charm--clean as a whistle but entirely unpretentious, like a well-loved coastal nest. Step inside the massive indoor dining room, a sprawling, wood-paneled 'coop' with plenty of room for the whole flock to spread their wings. If you prefer the wind in your feathers, wander out to the open-air patio. It's a lively deck perched right over the water where you can shake a tail feather, listen to the acoustic guitar strumming, and mingle with the locals. Hold onto your tail feathers, because the biggest news on the boardwalk is officially in: the patio bar has got its liquor license. They do have a "No-Frills" Pork Chop: This isn't a fancy, thick-cut artisanal chop topped with mango-habanero chutney. No, this is a classic pork chop that looks like it was grilled by a grumpy uncle who has been staring at the same flattop griddle for thirty years. Sitting right next to the chop is a baked potato wrapped in a sheet of crinkly aluminum foil that is hot enough to melt glass. But don't bother looking around your plate for a pat of butter, just a small scoop of sour cream. You'll quickly realize this potato could have easily used another ten or fifteen minutes in the oven. It is the absolute definition of a no-nonsense joint. Cheers!

The hostess forgot about us so we waited almost 2 hours for a table. we asked several times how…read moremuch longer it would be and were told a few minutes (ended up being 45 more minutes). There were multiple open tables when they seated us so it was obvious we were forgotten. The service was the worst we've ever had. No drink refills, server didn't come back to check on us while we waited 45 minutes for our food. Someone else dropped off the food and the server returned when we were done (again with no refills). We've been here every year on our vacation for the last 5 years but we will not be back after this experience.

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.