The Beach - Piatti

Cafe Frutta Fresca Gelato

➤ 322 Sneads Ferry Rd, Sneads Ferry, NC 28460-6704, United States

Piatti • Cafe • Coffee • Seafood • Ice Cream

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"Having recently returned from several weeks in Italy, we were missing the delicious gelati (gelatos) there. Stumbling across the Frutta Fresca location on North Topsail Beach, we decided to give them a try. Absolutely delicious! We spoke to the owner, Lisa, who told us she’d lived in Italy for two years and while there learned how to make traditional gelato. She really succeeded! She also uses Italian equipment in the crafting of her product. It is truly Italian gelato. We will return often!"

Ocean's Edge Event Center

➤ 2000 New River Inlet Rd, N Topsail Beach, United States

Piatti • Seafood • Burgers • American • North American

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"Our group ordered the shrimp and grits, California burger, one seafood platter with flounder and oyster and the second with flounder and shrimp. Thankfully the flounder and shrimp comes broiled or fried but the oysters only come fried. You can?t mix the two ways of preparation. So any oyster combination must be fried. The place was quite busy. It was going to be a 45 min wait so we went to the bar. It seemed that it still took that long to get our food. The wait staff did their best to get to each table. Our waitress noticed that only 3 of our dinners had been served and asked if the 4th dinner had been mentioned as if were it not already promised to arrive soon, she was going into the kitchen to raise hell. The food was perfectly cooked and with lots of butter taste. I thought, based on the size of the menu, they had a good variety, even a vegan burger."

Splash By The Sea

➤ 790 New River Inlet Rd, 28460, North Topsail Beach, US, United States

Piatti • Kebab • Pizza • Seafood • American

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"The food at this restaurant is really good, especially for vegetarians, as there are plenty of great options. They offer seating both indoors and outdoors, with the outdoor area located by the pool. I absolutely loved the cookie dessert—it was phenomenal! The service was exceptional, and the restaurant was clean and well-kept. There's parking available across the street, and they can easily handle large groups while also being welcoming to families with children."

Tiki

➤ 2181 New River Inlet Rd, North Topsail Beach, NC, 28460, United States

Piatti • Pub • Kebab • Cocktail • Delivery Services

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"On our fifth night, we experienced their lively karaoke event, where we sang songs from the 1940s to modern hits, even throwing in some Christmas tunes. Rumor has it that this is the go-to spot on Thursday nights at Topsail Island, and I can see why! Of all the bars we visited that night, the Tiki Bar was by far the standout – easily 1000% better than the others. In the summer, the Tiki Bar transforms into an indoor/outdoor space, complete with a sandy beach volleyball court. However, if you're visiting during the cooler months, I recommend bringing a jacket, as it can get a bit chilly inside. Don’t miss out on their delicious rum cocktails, especially the Pirate Grog, which is perfect for warming up. A big shoutout to the amazing staff for making our visit so unforgettable. If I ever find myself back in the area, you can bet I’ll be returning to the Tiki Bar!"