I’m a sucker for a pot of seafood and this pot did not disappoint!!! Based on experience with other establishments, Topsail Steamer offers the best quality and quantity in their pots. We had ample food to feed 4 adults and 4 kids. We got the Crabby Jimbo high tider and added sausage and extra potatoes and corn. The cornbread was to die for, just sweet enough and I can’t wait to get another meal from here! I highly recommended.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Homemade Seafood
Got a bucket last night and it was so good! Being able to bring it home and watch the sunset was amazing. It came with everything we needed and the cornbread was the bomb! Definitely something you should get!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Steam Pot
We ordered a The Topsail Clam Bake (Low Tider), it serves 2-3 people. We had leftovers of mostly potatoes, a corn cob & some shrimp & kielbasa. It comes with 2 dozen littleneck clams, 1 lb. peel-and-eat shrimp, 1/2 lb. of kielbasa, corn, red potatoes, onion, homemade seafood seasoning, cocktail sauce, and butter. They also provide a small roll of brown paper for your table (liquid will seep through). $72.00+ tax which comes out to about $26/person if you have 3 people. Pricey (reason for 4 stars) considering you have to cook it, no table service & you have to clean up. But it was an experience we wanted to try. A little disappointed that, for that price, the cocktail sauce isn't homemade.
That being said, the seafood was VERY fresh! I picked it up around 2:00...cute shop. No one was in the front of the shop, so I waited about 5 minutes for someone. There's no bell to get an employee's attention & it's loud in the back, so they wouldn't here me. All the orders are in a small fridge by the register. The young man who helped me was very professional & let me know everything I needed to know about how to cook it. The bucket also comes with directions.
Hubs used a propane stove outside to do the cooking. The bucket lid has a hole in the top to let out steam. The instructions say to put the lid on while cooking but not on too tight...the point is for the steam to only come out of the hole. Don't push the lid on all the way because you will need to open the pot to add the seafood after 20 minutes.
It was all very tasty & easy to do. We added our own garlic toast to the meal. Will we do it again? I don't know...pricey. We've eaten at places that have steam pots with the same ingredients, that is enough for 2 to share, for around $30. BUT I would recommend it for the experience & to splurge at least once while on vacation.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Love this place!! They customize your bucket (which you simply add beer or water to and put on the stove), if you don't want one of the ones they've already expertly assembled. Seasonings are taste specific (try the Jimmy's way) and extra sauces are given for dipping. Buckets are put together with your selections, instructions are given (both verbally and written). Owner was on hand to explain and give suggestions. Follow the instructions and you will be enjoying your very own steam pot in less than an hour!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$100+
This was by far one of the best places we went to while on the island. The staff was so friendly and knowledgeable. I'm vegan and the girl helped me make a vegan steamer pot!!!! I was so excited about that. My boy is a true meat eater and he loved all the options for his steamer pot. Give them a try You'll thank me later!!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Yeah fresh hot buttery seafood! This is exactly what we want when we come to the beach. Super fresh seafood, and lots of it. For 3 of us, we got 5 crab clusters (meat so sweet), 2 lobster tails (deliciously sweet and tender, I could have eaten 7 more), a bucketful of shrimp, clams, corn, potatoes, sausage, and cornbread. Tons of melted butter. We are full. We are happy. This could be you!
2023 Update: we did it again! Just as awesome. We got lobster tails for everyone and a crazy amount of crab legs. This year we added cornbread and key lime pie as well. It costs a lot, but this is now something we really look forward to every year. It is worth every penny.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Fantastic concept and perfect execution by this team. We were just passing through looking for a great seafood option. This place popped up with great reviews. I pulled up expecting a restaurant and got something much better!
For someone vacationing anywhere nearby, this should be the first stop heading in. They walked me through the different bucket setups, provided detailed instructions (easy!), and options for seasonings. I chose the crab and shrimp and headed off with the bucket, instructions, and paper.
This was not planned, and we were just passing through for the day. Luckily, we had a stove and a little time to burn. The helpful employee even gave a tip about somewhere to park around the corner. We parked after 6P in a public lot and didn’t have to pay any fee. We spent the being cooking our steamer, listening to the waves, and had an amazing experience!
If you have the ability to spend some time cooking an easy option, this should be on your must-stop/do list every time you head out to the OBX area. It will be on ours for sure :)
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Fabulous! After a long day at the beach the kids were not excited about having to be good sitting in a restaurant, they wanted PJs and tv time. Done! The steamer pot to bring home and enjoy was AMAZING! We were all full and very very happy. Can't wait to visit Topsail again and grab another steamer bucket.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$100+
Absolute worst experience in all my years on the island. The sausage provided was normal raw Italian sausage, which never fully cooked after 70+min of steaming (see pictures) not andouille!! And the potatoes were normal russet potatoes and not the red bliss! Overpriced, disgusting and not authentic.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$100+
Food: 1
I recently won a Top Sail Shrimp bucket at the Ana Maria festival. Top Sail is a wonderful seafood takeout restaurant coming to Ana Maria Island. They allowed me to choose any seafood combo I wanted. The shrimp and crab bucket was delicious. The bucket was filled with potatoes, corn, shrimp , crab legs and the seasoning of my choice. The seafood was incredibly fresh and delicious. There was enough food to serve 4 adults. I love concept !! Picking your seafood along with your the Top Sail steaming bucket creates a fun and very easy way to create a great seafood meal wherever you are !!! I give this concept and customer service 5 starts!! Can’t wait for Top Sail to open on Ana Maria Island.
Service
Delivery
Meal type
Dinner
