Welcome to our "Compliments to the Chef!" section. Here you will find delicious recipes from some of our popular restaurants about Topsail Island. One thing we islanders definitely enjoy and that’s good food.

If you’ve heard our slogan, "we’re on island time", eating out is a great example. There’s hardly a fast-food joint on the entire island. We believe in sitting down to a good meal with friends and family here. This takes a little time to cook your order. Let me tell you, it’s worth it and who benefits from that? We all do! Great chefs, delicious food and a relaxing atmosphere, Topsail Island restaurants have it all!

You’ll find some great dishes to tantalize your palate right here on the Topsail Island and the mainland. It leaves you wanting to come back for more!

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Clam Chowder - The Players Cafe

Topsail Fish Stew - A. Bryant, Topsail Beach

Pig Pickin' Cake - C. Allenhoot, Surf City