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.

We met friends at Salty Turtle, and we were excited to be near to order food from here. The wings…read moreare so meaty! I got the cheeseburger, and while it wasn't cooked as I requested, it was still good! The fries were some of the best we've had, and the Cole slaw was also tasty. They were slammed, and a bit chaotic, but their customer service was wonderful!

Food is really good!! Everything here is great! Staff always super friendly! One of our favorite…read moreplaces

Food is ok but not great. Much better places in the area to go for same price range. Atmosphere…read morevery crowded and loud.

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.

4.5 Overall - A real beach-feel taco shack, less than a block from the ocean. Outdoor seating (no…read moreindoors) and weathered wood lends authenticity to the Surf City vibe, but then one also needs to contend with the birds and heat (minus the ocean breeze). We drove here with friends from Jacksonville (NC) and experienced the food and service and, afterwards said we'd definitely return here. Why? Tacos. We ordered four - Tuna, Shrimp, Chicken, and Veggie- all on a soft corn tortilla. Each one packed a mouthful of flavor combinations that were distinct and memorable. My blackened and seared tuna took a different turn with the bacon, yet it melded well with the cabbage and the spicy mayo. My favorite - the blackened and grilled Shrimp taco - included Asian slaw and sweet chili sauce that complimented the char. Our friends ordered the seafood nachos which frankly looked liked the shrimp and other seafood were overwhelming the chips! If I had been hungrier, I would have ordered this monster! Soft drinks (Coke products), adult beverages, and "Sweet Treats" are also available. The bathrooms are inside the surf shop. Paid parking is right next to the store. (If a song could be adapted for this review, it would start, "Shaka, Shaka, Shaka, Shaka Tacos)

Maybe it was all the talk about how good it was but we were let down :(…read more I always say sometimes expectation is the thief of joy. That was the case at Shaka Taco. No issue with the wait and the servers and staff were working hard and kind. That said, the prices were high for what you got and not having cups for water increased the dissatisfaction. We did enjoy the chips and the red salsa was good however our meals outside that were fairly flavorless. Pretty sure the only thing that was raved about was the Sangria Slush. I'm a fan of doing something and doing it well but not so sure outside the slush or the shrimp taco what the signature dish is here but it wasn't the specials, the seafood nachos, the beef, ahi tuna tacos.

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.

It was our last night on the Island and this restaurant ended up being our favorite in the area…read more From the beautiful seating to the incredible service, we really enjoyed ourselves and the wait wasn't too long. We called to see about a reservation and they didn't take them but we arrived between 4-5 and did not have too much of a wait. Just enough time to rock on the porch and take photos. The food was primarily fried so it was fast service and the drinks were great! We'd recommend bopping over the bridge if you are visiting Topsail.

Incredibly slow to seat, be greated, have our waitress hit our table…read more... I'm all for a leisurely Sunday, but when hangry mode kicks in; you're locked in. NOW ON TO THE GOOD When drinks need to be refilled, they were rapidly delivered. The fritters alongside the four sauce pairing *chefs kiss.* Scallops could have been slightly more seared but the fried green tomatoes made up for it!

The food was amazing!! The workers were so nice and very attentive. The outside might be a bit…read moreintimidating but we were blown away by how amazing the food was. We are definitely coming back!!!

Owner calls you when you call to say your order is wrong. Says you ordered wrong and cussed me out…read morewhen I tried to explain. NEVER AGAIN. Food sucks anyways just saying. They also under pay their employees. This is AMERICA. we pay people to work

I think everyone is obviously familiar with bdubs so this review is largely a comparison of this…read morebdubs to other ones I have visited--not of the franchise itself. This location is really nicely laid out, and the walls are these super expansive windows that let in a lot of natural light. It's probably one of the more nicer ones I've been to. Food wise, I got the lemon pepper wings on their BOGO Tuesday promotion. Heads up this location only supports the BOGO promotion for the smallest size. That still means you get 10 wings for 5 wings price but it would be nice if they honored on their whole menu. The food itself was decent. The chicken was fried crispy and it was plenty juicy. It seemed like they added a very little amount of seasoning (salt or lemon pepper), but that's fixable by getting a side of seasoning and doing it yourself. All in all, I'd come back again but its not the best tasting bdubs I've been to.

I used to go to BWW all the time for lunch with my attorney friends. It used to be great. It is…read morethe worst now. I ordered 6 wings and a salad. The salad was bad...lettuce old, 2 small cuts of cabbage and left over soggy tomatoes. I had three bites and left it. 6 wings turned out to be really 2....a wing used to be 3 pieces...the wing end...the middle and the drum part of the wing. They were dry and over cooked. What a waste of money and a horrible lunch. Never again. I see some places are closing. I asked the waitress at 1:30pm...we're you busy today...she said no...not really. The place was empty. Last time for wings at BWW.

Poor . We were denied service at 945 on a Saturday at the Hampstead location. Everything we tried…read moreto order was sold out of and refusee us wings because the take awhile to cook.... poor work ethic and lost the business at least $20.00-25.00 .... Had to put 1 star in order to leave review

Not a good idea if you want it anytime today. Ordered in…read morestore waited forever and pretty sure they are kind of lost. Pizza guys are unsure of what to do with the fact that it's supposed to be pizza fast . Don't make excuse about too many orders or lack of product just say it's on its way we're busy that is all. When you're unsure of yourself your business looks crappy

Very disappointing experience at Wingstop…read more We were missing part of our order after walking out of the store and I went back inside for a simple fix. Instead of resolving it, the shift lead, Jada, became defensive and insisted multiple times the food was in the bag. (I've worked in the food industry and would never accuse someone of stealing a $5 fry on a $50 order) I even offered for her to check my car to confirm it wasn't there, but she continued arguing and escalating the situation instead of helping. We were trying to get out of the way of other customers when we left, which is why the bag wasn't checked immediately. It was also my birthday, and we were just trying to enjoy a chill dinner, but the interaction completely ruined the experience. What should have been a quick, simple correction turned into a hostile and unprofessional interaction over a missing item. Which is why she got cussed out. Moving forward hopefully she can get herself together and do her job properly.

Chicken was great. Too many fries. Chicken was cooked perfectly. Loved it will eat here againread more