Wendy F.
Yelp
8/29/19 ... it doesn't get better than this! Top notch service (thank you, Krista), White Sangria topped off with peach vodka ... those creamy deviled eggs, each, topped with a hunk of lobster claw ... and a whole pan seared red snapper, served with tons of fresh, roasted veggies and sliced fingerlings. Oh my!
Original review
If you read nothing else ... Topsail is top notch!
I knew we were off to a good start when parking spots were plentiful and we were warmly greeted. While the layout is the same as the former restaurant, it's as if someone took a magic wand and transformed the establishment into one that is clean, modern and welcoming. There was seating on the covered porch and booths in the side room; however, we preferred the dim-lit, more, intimate dining room with its upscale feel and was seated at a table in front of a window, next to the large, gleaming, well-stocked bar.
The menu is creative, thoughtful and seafood-forward. I appreciated the option of small plates as well as 'main course' entrees as I'm so over filling up on a bite here, a taste there. We were ready ...
There's a great wine list, many craft and drafts to choose among and unique cocktails but we went with a simple house red and Bloody Mary, prepared with Mike's made-from-scratch mixer. The wine was a decent pour and the Bloody was perfectly chilled and blended with just enough zing to satisfy.
How I love a good bread service and Topsail did not disappoint. Quick to arrive at our table was a basket filled with generous squares of moist corn bread and plump hush puppies that were warm and fresh (and thankfully not greasy) with plump kernels of corn peeking through which we slathered the wonderful whipped Cajun honey butter. We did not hesitate to go for a second basket ... it was that good!
We started with the lobster deviled eggs. The order comes with 5 halves, filled high and oh, so creamy ... each, topped with a succulent piece of lobster claw meat. Though the cost ($11.00) seemed a bit pricey, you must have these in your life! We both selected the small ($8.00) Arugula Salad for our next course and yes, it was a great choice (though the Thai Coconut Soup with crab was a close second). Served in what I would call a cereal bowl, the ample portion was chock full of strawberries, toasted almonds, pickled red onions and morsels of goat cheese, blended and gently tossed with olive oil and finished with a fave of mine, balsamic glaze.
My hub's Osso Buco was a winner with its WOW factor presentation and reasonable price ($21.00). A large, gently sauced, tender, fall off the bone veal shank was served high above generous portions of smashed potatoes and a fave, delicate, perfectly cooked haricots verts. Meat eaters ... you'll devour this! I opted for the large order of mussels, ($18.00) which was served with a generous portion of airy, crusty, toasted baguette for mopping up the delicious, well seasoned broth. Though the mollusks were small, the portion was huge. I was happy and filled. Though the desserts sounded yummy, we were full and happy so we passed on this last course.
Our server, Jay, was friendly, helpful and attentive, checking numerous times throughout the meal to make sure we were not in need of anything. In fact, many people stopped by ... we like that. I so appreciated that Jay brought me a white napkin to avoid the possibility of lint on my white slacks from the black table napkins.
There is so much to love about Topsail ... the ambience, high touch service and delicious menu selections. This is adult dining at its best ... we are so fortunate to have this new restaurant in Mount Pleasant. We'll be back ... the pan roasted whole fish is calling my name. Thank