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Topsail Steamer

4.8 (181 reviews)
Closed 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM
Updated 1 month ago

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Good for kids
Good for groups

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Melanie C.

We got a steamer for five people and added sausage to it because we had a little more than five people. When we arrived to pick up our steamer everything was laid out and organized. Very efficient, quick pick up. We had everything we needed for the steamer, including the paper for our table and instructions. The food was very fresh. The crab legs cracked perfectly. It was an easy cleanup process. I would recommend this to anybody considering. We also ordered at 9 AM that morning for a pick up at 5 o'clock and that was no issue.

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Nichole B.

The best of both worlds. You get authentic seafood that you can order online and then bring back to your house. You can order online, schedule your pick up time and the amount of food you get is insane!

William J.

I heard about this "experience" and I decided to drive 45 minutes there. You arrive to see that there is no seating as it is not a place to cook or eat your food. It is basically a seafood market that caters to sell you a disposable steamer style cooking kit. The staff is very nice and informative about what they are selling. Except for the marketing of the steamer kits. This is an expensive seafood market. If the price of the seafood was the same as my local seafood market prices then maybe it could be worth the extra cost for the kit. Every part is higher priced even if I were to buy only the seafood without the kit, the seafood is marked up. You will pay three times the cost of crab legs, clams, and shrimp from Sam's or Costco. If you get your ingredients from a local fishing boat like I do from my neighbor the cost is even less for the fresh jumbo shrimp. I experimented and found that I can cook twice as much seafood by weight for half the cost, and no hour and a half round trip drive, than at this place. This is defiantly catering to talentless tourists that have more money than sense and also don't know better.

This is a portion for two and we also added a lobster tail.

This place is amazing!! The ordering process is so smooth and they have it ready for you as soon as you get there and make sure you understand the instructions on how to cook. The ladies in there were also very sweet and helpful! The actual cooking part was also great as well. Turned out just how they said it would and it was the best boil we have ever had and it feels more accomplishing when you get to do it yourself. Highly recommend!!

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Jody S.

Without a doubt the most genius thing since sliced bread - delicious too! A little aggravated and hangry for lunch my family went to Topsail Steamer hoping to get out of the heat and sit for a nice lunch. We were disappointed when we walked in and saw that this was only a take out place however, we started reading the menu and became intrigued. Staff immediately greeted us, coming from behind the counter to offer help and answer questions. After a minute or two of reading the menu we quickly left to find food and as we were eating at another restaurant we read up on Topsail Steamer and based on what we read and the reviews decided to try it for dinner. As we were sitting we went online and placed our order. Placing the order online was beyond simple. There is an array of sizes, combinations, customizations to make this your own but not overwhelmingly so. In short, you select the size of the pot, protein selections, seasoning blends and time for pick up. Then simply show up, grab your pot and go. The pots are a one time use, although we cleaned ours and saved if for another time, and come with detailed instructions on how to cook the food. Everything is neatly packaged and separated based on cooking times. They make is super easy. When we picked our pot up the staff walked through the cooking process and explained everything in detail. They even provide a roll of brown butcher style paper for your table to dump the pot of food onto. It took about 45 minutes and we had a low country boil with plenty of clams, shrimp, scallops, sausage, corn and potatoes that tasted wonderful. Perfectly seasoned and cooked. I would hands down do this again and again. PS the jalapeno cornbread in the photograph was bought at Topsail Steamers but was actually made by another local company.

Jen A.

Topsail Steamer is worth every cent. The selection is incredible, fresh and absolutely delicious. From the seasonings to the pan and each detail that is provided; just wow!! A must try!

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2 years ago

Food was awesome and simple to cook. The staff were super friendly and service was impeccable.

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Danielle M.

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We have purchased a few times. We have enjoyed each meal and appreciate how kind the staff are.

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By far the best steamer we've ever had! Don't pass this place up. Very fresh and super easy.

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Thanks for stopping in Kim! Hope to see you again soon!

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2 years ago

Enjoyed one of their shrimp buckets on vacation in summer of 2023. It was super easy and tasted amazing!!

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Danielle M.

Thank you so much Kelly!! We hope to see you again this year!

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Great starter seafood boil. One can create it via the various seafood shops on the island as well.

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Thank you so much for stopping in!

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We really appreciate that Bill!! Hope to see you again soon!

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Wow. Totally exceeded expectations. The food was amazing and the process was very very easy! A must try !!

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Thank you so much Rich!! We hope to see you again soon!

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5 years ago

This place is amazing! We order every time we visit! You can customize your bucket and the food is always fresh and delicious !!

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Danielle M.

SO happy we could build your perfect bucket!

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4 years ago

Great seafood, simple directions, enjoy dinner at home and talk with your family. Awesome staff they will customize for your meal!

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Thanks so much for the kind review, Jason! See you next time!

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4 years ago

Ten million stars- we have had food from Topsail Steamer on two occasions and they always hit the mark. The best!

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Thank you so much Jennifer!! Cant wait to see you for the third time!!

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