There's more to this dining spot than bowling and billiards. The Break Time Grille serves made-to-order dishes created with fresh ingredients, including pizza dough made fresh each day. A great spot to catch lunch as well as a televised sporting event, Break Time has become the location for local Pittsburgh Steelers and Penn State fans to watch their beloved teams and chow down on a burger or two. With one menu served from 11 AM until midnight and a late-night menu served from midnight until 2 AM, you can choose from salads, sandwiches and wraps, entrees and deli selections, among other items. Also, you can reserve the space for a private function or a large group, choosing items off the regular menu or creating your own. For food with fun distractions, you'll have a ball at Break Time.

Founded on the simple joys of a good beer and a hearty Italian meal, Fat Tony's Italian Pub offers plenty of both. They have a selection of 24 draft beers and their menu is filled with generous helpings of fresh and flavorful homemade Italian favorites. Begin your meal with any one of their yummy appetizers, including Pizza Chip Nachos topped with Spinach and Artichoke Hearts or Carolina Crab and Cheese, or try their lightly fried calamari. The huge, made-to-order pizza-dough breadsticks are stuffed with your choice of spinach and cheese, sun-dried tomato and goat cheese, or meatball and cheese. Craving New York–style pizza? Try any one of their specialty pizzas or calzones or select your own toppings. Or how about a pasta dish? Fat Tony's beef lasagna has received rave reviews, and the Pasta Tony (artichoke hearts, mushrooms and ricotta cream sauce baked with angel hair pasta and topped with mozzarella cheese) is another excellent choice. There are also lighter options, for those of you who are counting; try the Tony's Grilled Chicken Salad, Tortilla Pizza or Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad. If through some miracle, or careful planning, you still have room for dessert, their homemade tiramisu is utterly divine. You can savor your meal in the comfortable indoor dining area or enjoy the coastal North Carolina breeze on the expansive patio. Fat Tony's Italian Pub is open Monday through Saturday from 11 AM to 2 AM (the late-night menu is served 11 PM to 2 AM) and Sundays noon to midnight. Delivery is available to the general vicinity and Wrightsville Beach.

The key to this authentic Japanese restaurant, owned and operated by Masauki and Reiko Augiura, is that every item is served fresh. The original flavors are tasted in every bite and aren't masked with heavy sauces or preservatives. Choose from tuna, eel, shrimp and California rolls and more, knowing that it's all low in calories and good for your health. You may watch Masauki make the rolls at the authentic sushi bar or sit in the aesthetically appealing dining room with a group of friends. Genki is open for lunch Tuesday through Friday and for dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Reservations are recommended.

Based on the cartoon character Gumby, who has the power to go inside books and become a part of the story, Gumby's Pizza will have you going inside this fun restaurant for more delicious pizza. Not only does this pizza feature fresh-made dough and the finest ingredients, but there are also Pokey sticks, pepperoni rolls, stromboli, calzones, wings, mozzarella sticks, cheese fries, salads, hot and cold sub sandwiches, rice bowls, low-carb melts, pastas and carry-out specials. For all the local partiers, Gumby's is open until 2 AM Monday through Wednesday, until 3 AM on Thursday, until 4 AM Friday and Saturday and until 11 PM on Sundays.

A repeated winner of local magazine polls for the area's best barbecue since it opened in 1984, Jackson's is a family-run business fully deserving of the praise. The eastern North Carolina–style pork barbecue is moist and tangy, the hush puppies superior, and the friendly, knowledgeable staff is as hard-working as all get-out. The fried corn sticks are a specialty that should be a given with every meal, and if you're a fan of Brunswick stew, barbecue ribs and chicken, you won't be disappointed. The dining room is rustic and familiar, a good place to greet and meet. Jackson's is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Contact the restaurant for large take-out orders (for up 200 people).

Krazy's Pizza and Subs has been family-owned and operated since 1986. With a loyal customer following, it offers a variety of Italian delights in a casual atmosphere with prices that won't strain your wallet. Best known for its "kreate your own" pizza, Krazy's has a wide range of toppings sure to please any palate. Or you can choose from their six specialty pizzas. Krazy's also serves up wonderful salads, including a Greek dinner salad. Don't miss their own tasty homemade Italian dressing. Not in the mood for pizza? Try the delicious homemade lasagna, veal Parmigiana or baked ziti with meat sauce, either as an entree or a la carte. Appetizers, stromboli, calzones and a large selection of subs round out the menu at Krazy's. A children's menu is available, plus a clown provides free balloon entertainment every Friday evening from 5:30 to 8:30 PM. A second location is at 1616 Shipyard Boulevard.

When you want a freshly grilled burger or chicken sandwich, forget the fast-food mills. Consistently voted Best Burger by Encore magazine's annual poll, P.T.'s can't be beat. Every menu item is a package deal that includes a sandwich (whopping half-pound Angus beef burgers, tender chicken breast, hot dogs, fresh roast beef, turkey and more), fresh-cut, spiced, skin-on French fries (or substitute a side salad) and a soft drink, refill included. Prices are low, and quality is high. You place your order by filling in an idiot-proof order form and dropping it through the window if you're eating on the outdoor deck. Order at the counter if you're eating inside. Your meal is prepared to order and ready in about 10 minutes. This is fast food that doesn't taste like fast food. P.T.'s also offers an alternative to beef with the lower calorie, low-fat Gardenburger. P.T.'s is west of S. College Road across from the south end of the UNCW campus. Or try their locations at the Progress Point Center on Military Cutoff Road or on S. 17th Street in Wilmington. Take-out orders are welcome and may be habit-forming. P.T.'s is open daily until 9 PM and does not accept checks.

Located on Shipyard Boulevard, Roly Poly puts the fun back into grabbing a quick bite. Their signature rolled sandwiches feature high-quality deli meats, cheeses, fresh veggies and homemade spreads in a huge soft-flour tortilla. The large array of choices range from the traditional to the innovative, or you can get creative with the "roll your own" option. Watching carbs? Ask for a low-carb tortilla with only five net carbs. Accompany your Roly choice with a soft drink and chips or a cup of delicious soup. Need to feed a large group? Party platters, catering and box lunches are available for meetings, seminars, picnics and other special events, corporate to casual. Call either location for details. Roly Poly is open for lunch and dinner daily and offers local weekday delivery with a $15 minimum.

When it comes to tasty sandwiches, burgers and fries, why go for fast food when you can sample the succulent fare at Two Guys Grille? The burgers are sumptuous and come in several varieties, including a black bean burger. And while you're at it, try the knockout Philly cheese steak (also with a black bean option). In addition to several chicken, cheese and corned beef sandwiches, there are also a number of fish sandwiches on the menu, including the saucy grilled Cajun catfish. Toss in eight different salad choices and a heaping helping of good ole banana puddin', and you've got one of Wilmington's best quick stops for lunch or dinner.