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Blue Claw Seafood Market
88/100 (304 ratings)
Specialty Food Market
Seafood
Seafood
Lunch
Shrimp
Scallops
Clams
Crab Cake
Key lime pie
Cakes
Fish
Sit down
Seafood
Takeout
Lunch
Mid-range
"Love the selection, presentation and my go-to-LBI fresh seafood place. However, there is a cranky owner/operator. Never bothered me until I recently..."
Kevin Monaghan
"When I’m on LBI I usually get a bushel fir crabs here. Born and raised in MD I know crabs. These guys carry a lot of fresh seafood. It won’t be..."
Robert Langley
"Seaside seafood market that allow you to buy local scallops, grab 2 lbs of steamers, or lobster, oyster, shrimps, fishes and go back to your beach..."
Sunny Orchid
"Very friendly and helpful staff . We ordered 3 doz crabs already cooked . They were..."
J&S Painting LLC acuti
"Best crab cakes on the island. Don't leave without a key lime pie,..."
Gene Cowden
"Super fresh seafood from local fisheries, sold in a family business by locals; this is what America is all about. BTW get there early if you want to..."
Chris R
"Picked up a couple crabcakes. Very..."
Lou Pazdan
"We stopped here to get a special meal for our spontaneous day trip. This was our second stop looking for some seafood to enjoy. This place had a..."
Amos Jokar
"Great fresh seafood. Key lime pie? I really love a good key lime pie. Saw one in the cooler and the girl behind the counter told us it was home made..."
Nykyfyr
"The Blue Claw is our favorite fish store on LBI. Small, family run and fresh! Knowledgeable as well. As an added bonus they also have the best key..."
John Terelle
"Fresh fish at reasonable prices. Limited hours until high season (Thurs to Mon). Very friendly & helpful staff. Regular season open every day. Based..."
David Moskowitz
"little pricey but the crabs were..."
wevend4639
"Went there recently and bought 100 clams. Surprisingly very reasonable price.Very fresh and clean with only 2 duds. The guys here were polite ..."
steve t bourdette
"Fantastic locally owned and operated family seafood market. I typically go for the swordfish, tuna and never forget to leave with two fresh key lime..."
Mark Todd McFarlin
"Great options. Was delicious. Going back..."
Marc Santucci
"Great fresh seafood. Everything I picked out was great. Lots of local options. The Ahi Tuna, Tilefish, and Shark were standouts. And don't..."
Michael Genovese
High Waters Sports Bar And Grill
83/100 (1901 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Seafood
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Fish Taco
Beef
Nachos
Fried shrimp
Fish
Alfredo
Pasta
Cheesesteak
Salad
Corned Beef
Wings
Chicken Sandwich
Sandwiches
Chicken Wings
Crab
Calamari
Burger
Philly Cheesesteak
Tuna
Hamburgers
Fried pickles
Calamares
Cakes
Salmon
Pesto
Crab Cake
Chowder
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Shrimp
Sit down
Bar
American
Pub
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Accepts Discover
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We have been going to Gallagher's for several years - always a good spot for cold beer and amazing burgers....but recently a couple of changes to the..."
Sherri Armour
"Always great food and great service! Was there about ten times last year and back yesterday with great friends, everyone enjoyed. Cold beer, great..."
David Rice
"I had beer batter flounder. It was delicious and a large portion. And our waitress was..."
Teri Duckworth
"We stopped for lunch and it was after 1pm. Not real busy but everyone must have gone back to work. We ordered and I can't say it enough but the..."
Teresa Freeman-Ward
"We loved Gallagher's! In our family it is difficult to find restaurants that cater to every taste. But the diverse and unique menu here made us..."
Shane Cartmill
"Food was great, Salmon was delicious, our waitress was really sweet and worked hard. Went back for breakfast the next morning, loved the French..."
Jan Cox Usher
"We had our Christmas party there last night and it was clearly one of our best parties! The food was excellent and the staff was awesome and fun! ..."
Aileen Green
"We had lunch at Gallagher's and it was great! We loved the casual atmosphere. The Irish Egg Rolls were phenomenal! My fish and chips were also..."
Sherri Weaver Waltz
"I have been going to Gallagher's since they first opened and have never had anything less than a great experience. The food is always good and the..."
Thomas Smith
"First time, great food, great service, April was the best waitress. If you are in Topsail Island stop for lunch or..."
Sean Stevens
"The service was great and our waiter was excellent! The food was real good and there was a large variety to choose from including lunch..."
Peggy Gingrich Marsh
"We enjoyed our first visit to Gallagher’s. Had a wonderful waitperson named Ashley. The bartender fixed my dirty martini to my liking. I had a..."
Tomma Gooding Hargraves
"Honestly, the first thing we do when looking for new restaurants is review the google online reviews. We looked at the reviews and they were mostly..."
Ryan Sheehan
"Five stars because of our server Dave! Dave made the dinner for our group of 7. Food was good for an island diner. I had the burger which was done..."
Matthew Ferguson
"The oysters are CRAZY expensive here, $36 for a dozen. Most other restaurants in the area charge about half that. The High Seas Linguine was..."
Spencer B
"Place is very inviting. The staff was very friendly. We had a little hiccup with one of our drinks sitting on the bar for a few minutes... but it was..."
Darrell Andes
"I've been here a few times and it's a great local hangout with honest sports bar food. On my most recent trip I ordered the Shark's Breath burger,..."
Timothy B. Barnhill
"HIGHLY recommend! Loved the replica draw bridge in the middle of the restaurant. The food was OUTSTANDING ... service was OUTSTANDING (thank you..."
nicole reinhardt
"Great menu. Food is good, with more than enough for one person on one plate. They're a bit pricey but you get what you pay for. Service was good at..."
Michele Prevette
"08/18/23 Friendly local atmosphere with honest and knowledgeable staff! Food and drinks came out alarmingly QUICK, whether it be appetizers, salads,..."
Mark Jenkins
"The Greek salad with salmon is AMAZING. Fantastic blue cheese too. Hard to find something that great. Thank you to Amanda, Paul, and David (I hope I..."
hannahcordle
"The wings are so good and we came back another time to get the blueberry cheesecake. So..."
MacKenzie Duncan
"Food was really good. The flounder was great. Staff was friendly. Only complaint was that I ordered a salad that I never..."
Amanda L
"Nice place and the staff are very friendly and accommodating. Well laid out. The food is your usual american and beach type foods. I like the..."
Craig Poe
"We had a great experience here because of the service. Our waitress was super friendly and helpful. They make great bloody Mary’s and the food was..."
kim fogle
Daddy Mac's Beach Grille
79/100 (4230 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Seafood
American
American
Seafood
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Lobster
Fish Taco
Tacos
Pasta
Seafood Platters
Salad
Cakes
Swordfish
Pesto
Ribs
Crab
Fish
Scallops
Sandwiches
Oyster
Burger
Surf And Turf
Calamari
Tuna
Hamburgers
Fried shrimp
Calamares
Jambalaya
Salmon
Shrimp and Grits
Po' Boys
Shrimp
Crab Cake
Chowder
Sit down
American
Bar
Seafood
Waterfront
Serves Alcohol
Beach
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Went for dinner on a Thursday, got there about 10 after opening (5) with 4 people we had about a 45min wait. More people you bring the longer your..."
Grace K.
"Prompt service, even on a busy summer Saturday afternoon. Cheerful reception and wait staff. Excellent quality food. Especially recommend the fish..."
Alan MacFarlane
"It’s taken way too long for me to write this review. I think Daddy Mac’s is one of my favorite places to eat. It’s not just one thing that..."
Claire Huang
"Great place to catch some sun and takein the ocean views , food was fantastic and really love the appetizers on promotion. Fried oysters and coconut..."
Pawel Poniatowski
"Daddy Mac’s is a Surf City staple. They don’t reservations so get there early to get on the wait list. And the wait is so worth it. The..."
John Thomas Kong
"The food was amazing, lots of options to choose from and a huge menu of drinks. The view from the balcony is to die for, the fresh ocean air made..."
Lin W
"Stopped her for later lunch on June 24th 2023. Restaurant was not too busy around 1:30-2 on a sautrday and our party of 7 was able to sit on patio in..."
Joel Newcomb
"Great View and service! The dining area is upstairs but they do have an elevator. Dishes featuring fresh caught seafood, as well as salads, burgers,..."
Craig Poe
"Best fried shrimp in area. So lightly breaded you can almost see through them. Crab cakes good too. Grouper bites or calamari are best..."
Darrel Tenney
"The food and service were spectacular!! Every staff person we came in contact with was wonderful and friendly. We came for dinner and even though the..."
Hayleigh Dersch
"I had lunch/dinner there today. First of all, the view is amazing. Perfect. The food is absolutely delicious ….Fresh !!! Love their sweet tea with..."
Debbie King
"Very good. Parking in the lots at the building is limited BUT there is a lot sharing with a taco place right across the road. Everything is in the..."
Bud Thorpe
"Had a great dinner this past weekend while in town on girls weekend. Appreciated being able to order a beverage from the bar while we waited for our..."
Fuquay Fun Finds
"This was our first time eating here and it was amazing! We waited for a table on the deck and it was worth the hour wait. Our server Francesca was..."
Brittany Fann
"Absolutely one of the best restaurants in the area..the Salmon with garlic sauce was delicious..the shrimp appetizer was really good..service was..."
Eyad Abuwar
"Service was excellent. It was a busy Friday night and we were seated within the window quoted. While we waited, we got a few drinks from the bar. The..."
Lynnette Dobson
Boulevard Clams
78/100 (484 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Seafood
American
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
Tuna
Salmon
Crab Cake
Chowder
Lobster Roll
Lobster Roll
Linguine with Clam Sauce
Fried Clams
Lobster Bake
Fish
Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
Steamed Clams
Iced tea
Oysters on the 1 2 Shell
Slaw
Fried calamari
Shrimp
Clam Strips
New England Clam Chowder
Lobster
Broiled Flounder
Seafood Combo
Salad
Jersey Corn on the Cob
Raw Oysters
Scallop and Shrimp with Garlic Sauce
French Fries
Crab
Fried Shrimp Pasta Special
Clams
Gluten Free Crab Cakes
Oyster
Premium Crab Cakes Entree
Sit down
American
Seafood
Parking Available
Takeout
BYOB
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Oh my lord if I could give this place 10 stars I would!!! We ended up going here twice during our vacation, we loved it that much. The hot and dirty..."
Ezela Tagliente
"Delicious! Whole belly fried clams New England style and the absolute best crab cakes (all crab no filler baked not fried). Friendly staff, just a..."
Bamby Enriquez Bergeron
"I stopped in today around 1:15 pm. Not crowded at all. I asked for suggestions on some grilled fish and explained my special dietary needs, I got..."
Scott Franks Sr.
"Dined with a party of 7 this evening. FANTASTIC!! Oysters, clam chowder, Fried whole belly clams, seared tuna steak. fish tacos, crab cakes,..."
Suzanne Del Vecchio Loisch
"World class tuna; sushimi grade, rich and creamy fresh caught sword fish, makko shark, scallops the size of a golfball. You can't go wrong when..."
Allen Chandler
"Best full bellied clams other than up north, my go to place for the..."
David M. New
"The clam chowder is one of the best I’ve..."
Debby Damush
"Only place around for a proper Whole Belly Clam Plate. Very..."
David Pfeiffer
"Boulevard Clams is the best -- fresh, fresh, fresh and even on Independence Day weekend they were able to get me exactly what I asked for in time for..."
Kathleen Connally
"Can't beat it. Clams, lobster, n e clam chowder soup...the service ...alll top..."
Jerry Marcello
"Great place. Great food. Look forward to this place every..."
Peter Clemente
"Great restaurant with a friendly owner. Highly recommend going..."
Jeremy Rueth
"Crab cake rules!...even better than ship..."
Patrick McCall
"We love Maine Lobster Rolls and Boulevard Clams serves the best ones! ..."
Allison Corsa Hansen
"The fried clams we've been looking for since M&M closed after Sandy! Fresh fish to take home and grill too! Loved it, see you next..."
Kym Gavitt
"The food is fresh. .Absolutely Delicious. .We have been here many times. The food is great and the prices are reasonable. .A must go to if you are on..."
Chris Bowker
"Excellent and fast service. Not cheap, but good. Serving sized were average. I liked that they had corn on the cob. Clam stops were good. A nice..."
Timothy Brennan
"Went for lunch. Girlfriend got a burger which was pretty average, but that's not why people go there! This was for sure in the top 5 lobster rolls of..."
Chris Johnson
"I was really looking forward to eating at this place and my expectations were certainly met, perhaps even exceeded. The place is kind of small, with..."
Isaiah L
"Delicious 😋 what a great little find. I had the New England Clam Chowder that had a fair amount of clams and potatoes. Next, I had a broiled..."
Troy Giorgio
"This is a wonderful go-to place for fresh seafood and BYOB restaurant dining. Our party of five was greeted quickly and immediately seated. Brittany,..."
Maria D
"My family went here last night for dinner. Very family friendly and on the casual side for those nights off you just need great food with large..."
allen chandler
"Thank you so much, Neil for such an awesome experience. Everything was delicious, clean and service was superb! I would highly recommend a visit to..."
Brett Unger
"Regardless of some negative reviews, we chose to dine here on our recent visit to LBI. Not disappointed. We're seated quickly. It was around 5:40...."
Marlo Ulman
"Loved this place, should’ve gone back. One of the best lobster rolls we’ve ever had, warm, buttery and just stuffed with lobster. We were craving..."
Dashiell Eaves
"Love the hole in the wall vibe and they have a delicious and affordable clam chowder. Their lobster roll is also buttery and understated with lots of..."
Laura Kershaw
"The to go food is fantastic. You won't be stuffed and you won't be starving based on portion sizes. Prices for to-go and dine in foods are fair. ..."
Christopher Corrado, DVM
"My family stopped by for lunch, and everything we had was amazing. My favorites were the scallops and crab cakes, which were recommended by our..."
Brooke Hubert
"This is such a gem of a place! Great cozy atmosphere and you’re greeted as if the staff knows you. We had the New England clam chowder, whole belly..."
April Smith
"We usually drive right past Boulevard Clams because they don’t have a restaurant but this year given the pandemic, we gave curbside pickup a try..."
Megan Gillen
"Boulevard Clams was always our go-to. The food is always of excellent quality and cooked well. We recently had an issue with ordering a pound of..."
Jonathan McCann
"Can’t say enough positive things about Boulevard Clams. I have celiac and they took so much care to make sure my meal was prepared separately. Not..."
Dana O'Donnell
"Went here on a whim. Excellent lobster rolls; they did not skimp on huge chunks of lobster. I will be..."
M J
"Boulevard Clams is an LBI institution, I have been a loyal fan since the opened in the 1970s. Both their seafood market and restaurant provide..."
Gary De Blasio
Sears Landing Grill & Boat
77/100 (4460 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Seafood
Bar
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Breakfast
French Toast
Toasts
Fried shrimp
Salad
Omelette
Wings
Key lime pie
Shrimp and Grits
Crab
Po' Boys
Scallops
Crab Soup
Oyster
Sandwiches
Cakes
Tuna
Cheeseburger
Fish
Burger
Crab Cake
Seafood Platters
Shrimp
Sit down
American
Seafood
Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Waterfront
Beach
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Breakfast
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"We had a great time here. Sat outside and really enjoyed the nice breeze through the patio area. We went before the rush (about 3pm) so we had no..."
Cassandra NightThunder
"Great little stop!! We stopped to use the docks on our way through and had both dinner, drinks, and breakfast!! Super cute atmosphere, incredible..."
Audrey
"Found this spot on google- looking for a place on the water. Looks small from the outside. But man it was amazing- so peaceful out on the back deck...."
Lauren Connolly
"We dined here twice for breakfast, while visiting the area and loved it! The service was prompt and friendly and my coffee was always topped off...."
Jennifer S
"We had never been here before, it was a beautiful day out and after a day of shopping we wanted somewhere we could eat outside if we so chose, this..."
Teresa Rogers
"My wife and I have eaten here several times, my favorite is the seared tuna either as a sandwich or on the plate. They haven't disappointed me yet...."
Rusty Meador
"Hubby and I enjoyed a pleasant breakfast on the porch area. I had the delicious seafood omelette & sourdough bread💖 Hubby enjoyed eggs, country..."
Cindy Gibson
"We went to the bar to wait for our table and the bartender offered to serve our meal. We ordered tuna steaks and they arrived in under 5 minutes. The..."
JOHN HUGHES
"Had a great dinner at their pet friendly restaurant. The shrimp was delicious and the cheesy grits were..."
Roberta Robinson
"Nice, tasty and good dinner. We had a nice dinner, after waiting 15/20 minutes. The Appetizer was delecious, the service was ok. ( never will..."
Thekla
Beauchaines 211
77/100 (1061 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
American
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Late Night
Pork Tenderloin
Crab
Shrimp and Grits
Scallops
Bananas Foster
Clams
Red Curry
Duck
Cakes
Oyster
Pesto
Calamari
Fish
Mussels
Pork
Tuna
Calamares
Salmon
Shrimp
Beef
Crab Cake
Cheesecake
Pasta
Filet Mignon
Salad
Curry
Sit down
American
Seafood
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Late Night
Fine Dining
"We went here for the first time this evening & I was super happy. We had a beautiful view overlooking the sound. The fried oysters were phenomenal!..."
Sarah Arey
"Busy. Saturday night suggest do reservations. Fried green tomatoes salad best on island. Flounder crab delicious. Weird that they serve local beer..."
Ed Kirkpatrick
"Food was excellent! High quality food, prices comparable with presentation, flavor, and overall excellence. Seating was cheap- didn’t match overall..."
Bethanie MacDonald
"We got the scallops & scampi and shrimp patty & grits. I’m always skeptical of fancy places grits. I don’t like boujee grits, I like down home..."
Kristen Hole
"This place is the place to go if you really want some fine casual dining! We had a crew of 11 roll in there and we all had a pretty good time. The..."
Victor Zimbardi
"Excellent service, food is out of this world. Try the Shrimp and Grits (the house specialty) and the Scallops. Make a reservation in advance as the..."
Dennis Wildberger
"Pleasantly surprised by how good this place was! We brought our 10 month old on a Monday night. Got oysters and Brussels sprouts apps, shrimp and..."
Sarah Moscicki
"The food at Beauchaine's 211 is exceptional. It is not inexpensive but it is worth it on occasion. I had their Shrimp and grits entree. Delicious!..."
Janet Gustafson
"Great date night! Beautiful view, great food, service was really..."
Crystal Decker
"We’ve visited Beauchaines on numerous occasions now and each time we’ve been met by great staff, great food and drinks! I’ve read where others..."
Gaston Lopez
"Ok I’m writing this review as a previous restaurant owner and person who cares about food. The food served here was outstanding. Let me tell you..."
Jennifer Wool
"We ate at Beauchaines on a Monday night and the place was full even then, so we knew it was going to be a great meal. Appetizers – We got the..."
Kevin O'Brien
The Crab Pot
70/100 (2545 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
Seafood
American
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Grouper Sandwich
Clam Chowder
Cakes
Mac and cheese
Fish
Crab
Scallops
Clams
Oyster
Mussels
Sandwiches
Crab Cake
Chowder
Burger
Crab Legs
Steamers
Fish Sandwich
Shrimp
French Fries
Lobster
Fried shrimp
Pasta
Shrimp and Grits
Salad
Sit down
American
Seafood
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Takeout
Table Service
Television
Live Music
Serves Alcohol
Beach
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"Love everything from ya'll. My seafood man comes here to orangeburg south carolina with your stuff every week. I need to make a road trip to you. ..."
Linda Beebe Plumb
"My wife and I live mid state but love Topsail for a getaway. After dropping our bags our FIRST stop is here. Best and freshest seafood in N.C. unless..."
Dave Jones
"Went here when we were on vacay in June. Had a a big order because I was getting fish for people at home. The young man that waited on me went above..."
Ruth Sutton
"ilove, love this place! my go to place for..."
Donna L Kerr
"Picked up some delicious live crawfish (or they will be) at Surf City Crab and Seafood Market near us. Thanks to Trevor Mourer, who let us know about..."
Hank Keen
"Freshest seafood around. I recommend the shrimp and..."
Tuey Amos
"I have been coming to Surf City Crab Market since 1987....when Adrian's dad still ran it out of a very tiny office!!! Over the years Adrian took..."
Kathleen Fuller
"Best seafood around, up and down the coast ! Go check them out..."
John David Rudie
"Great place to get mahi mahi and shrimp! They get in crawfish too all for great..."
ReVmatch N Kay
"Surf City Crab Seafood Market backs up their product,,, if you have an issue with something you bought,, they'll make it right! Applause,..."
Lynn Becky Beatty
"This place is awesome. Fresh off the boat, you just cant beat it. Support the local..."
Chris Carnevale
"They are most helpful and friendly! They work long hours in all kinds of weather doing a smelly job and I appreciate them so..."
Lynn Bowman
"100% don’t listen to negative reviews!!!!!!! We came in (party of 3) 6:45pm -thurs. Seated right away. Nice breeze. Drinks on point. Our..."
Jennifer Jordan
"The place is a hidden gem in Topsail Beach! The relaxed atmosphere is exactly what's expected when on the coast and the food is excellent...hands..."
Tammy W
"Great delicious affordable food & awesome atmosphere 💫🤝🏻🎶🕉️. I’m thinking of moving to the area in a few years and I’ll..."
Tommy
"Good food. Our sever Will was super sweet and checked on us plenty. For sure a popular place so every table was packed so you’ll be waiting a..."
Tyanna Villanuevarosa
"Massachusetts tourists & seafood lovers - new to the area. Gave this spot a whirl. I loved the vibe inside. Very surferesqe and relaxed. We got take..."
Katelyn Joseph
"Do Not listen to the bad reviews here. This place is right next to a seafood market and the fish is fresh and well seasoned and flavorful. We got a..."
June xo
"Food was great and the service was better. Nice, friendly, and happy staff. We had a party of 8 and waited about 45 min for our table. The restaurant..."
Trevor Wert
"Great food! Got the steamer for 2 and what a great meal! Live music started while we were there..."
Wes Clontz
"Definitely enjoyed the food our party if 12 ordered. Yes there is no AC but the fans did a good job keeping us comfortable. The fried items, shrimp,..."
Kimber-Leigh Domiano
"My family and I had such a great time at the Crab Pot. The bartender was so good at what he does and continued to check on us throughout our time..."
Elisabeth Anne