The Bistro at Topsail

4.4 (806)

$31 to $50

Southern

602 B Roland Ave, Surf City, NC 28445

About this restaurant

Romantic
Great for scenic views
Innovative

Award Winning Farm to Plate restaurant on Topsail Island.
Winner James Beard Foundation BBP 2017
Open Table Top 100 Most Scenic Restaurants in America
Finalist North Carolina Best Chef 2017
4-Time Wine Spectator Award of Excellence Winner 2015-2018
One of the Best Bourbon Bars in America 2016

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Southern, Seafood, American
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Website
http://www.topsailbistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Chef/Owner Bud Taylor
Private party facilities
Chefs Table for up to 10 Private Events seated to 75 Cocktails up to 100

Location
602 B Roland Ave, Surf City, NC 28445
Neighborhood
Surf City
Cross street
Surf City Swing Bridge
Parking details
Parking lots in front of restaurant
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Bistro at Topsail.

4.4

(806)

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.1Ambience
1.8Value

Noise • Moderate

806 Reviews

KL
KLola
Raleigh23 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 7, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unexpected wonder in Surf City! Great Vegan options!
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OpenTable Diner
Wilmington2 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 7, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Somewhat limited menu; however, what we had was excellent. Priced appropriately and very good service.
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SRBfromNC
Raleigh8 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 6, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dinner as always! One of our favorite places to eat to have a special meal and a fantastic glass of bourbon! Highly recommend!
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Durham Gold
Raleigh264 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 4, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food here is always good as we make our yearly family trek to the beach including to this restaurant. We did hit some post season issues, it seems, the week after Labor Day, some wines not available and one dish not available. Lovely scenery and fewer diners on a weeknight off-season made for a delightful dinner ambiance. Very interesting locally sourced food and food combinations. We missed the crab dip, however. Not even on the menu this time.
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MichaelF
Wilmington1 review
4.0
Dined on September 4, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Phenomenal food on the intracoastal waterway. Perfect for a dinner date.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco2 reviews
3.0
Dined on September 4, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
It was a double birthday. As noted in the reservation. Nothing was recognized about the birthday. There were flies everywhere because the ceiling fan wasn’t working. So get it fixed. Food was good but got lost with everything else. The Bistro is. It the same. I would not go back
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DeborahD
Greensboro2 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 2, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Service was friendly but forgot one item Noise level high. our entree’s where great but we had the baked pimento cheese appetizer which was served with fresh potatoe chips which I didn’t think worked together but I would definitely try it again
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ZacharyS
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on September 1, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The place was amazing and good food!
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OpenTable Diner
Wilmington2 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 1, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great little restaurant. Beautiful view and very nice to sit outside. Food is prepared with a great deal of care and skill.
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lyndal
Atlanta10 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 31, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always my favorite! The view outside is breathtaking
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Southern, Seafood, American
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Website
http://www.topsailbistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Chef/Owner Bud Taylor
Private party facilities
Chefs Table for up to 10 Private Events seated to 75 Cocktails up to 100

Location
602 B Roland Ave, Surf City, NC 28445
Neighborhood
Surf City
Cross street
Surf City Swing Bridge
Parking details
Parking lots in front of restaurant
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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