Stopped off this Memorial Weekend (2026) on our way from our home in SW Virginia, heading to Nashville. For a small place, its service and food vastly belie the compact nature of its environment. I had one of the best burgers I've had in a long, long time, and this just returning from San Diego, CA, a place known for great burgers, notably "Hodads". The side salad was, unbelievably, even better. Fresh, robust in size, and it just complemented the burger better than I'd have ever imagined. My wife had mixed veggies, avocado, rice, and pintos. All were good/great but the pintos were singularly her plates star. The place was impeccably clean, including the bathrooms. Staff was courteous and professional in all interactions. Literally a smaller venue in a smaller town, that easily is punching above its weight class. Highly recommended. read more

This was a lovely little find on our way back from TN to MD, just of 81 in Marion, VA. We all got the burrito bowls - chicken & steak. Good quantity for the price, the bowl was $10! The service was lovely, the restaurant was clean and staff friendly . The sweet ice tea was great on a warm spring day. This is just off exit 45 on 81N so don't drive past when you take the exit. Quick easy and delicious ! read more

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Exit 45, off I/81. Delicious black beans and Mexican rice. Turkey sandwich is good quality turkey, with bacon (good flavor), sliced avocado, tomato and lettuce, with mayonnaise on Texas toast. Served with fries (very good), fruit or side salad. They serve soda, beer (draft and bottled), and glasses of wine. Friendly people with good service. read more

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What a pleasure this restaurant was. So impressed with all the food options available. The eggs and waffles were amazing! Super fast service as well even though it was packed! read more

Sur 81 - Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Marion, Virginia

Stopped here cause we did not want the typical fast food and it was great both Service and food and no more or less cost than fast food.

I've been returning to Sur for the past 3 years since my first visit and it is a highlight of my trip each time. The food is always good with fresh ingredients , we cannot get past the excellent omelets , BloodyMary's , hash browns , and fresh salads. The service is excellent and a good price point for quality food. It is very clean and bright. Make a trip and I promise you will return. read more

Great fast stop just off I 81. The staff was super friendly. The restaurant was super clean! The food was Great! We had a couple of lunch sandwiches and a great salad! By the way did I tell you it was very inexpensive! Make sure you stop in for breakfast or lunch! You will be glad you did. read more

Carnitas tacos were excellent. Friendly staff, clean place. However the thumpa-thumpa "music" & other ambient noise made the overall experience unpleasant. Hard to carry on a convert. read more

Great place right off the highway! We were driving back to Baltimore after a bachelorette party in Asheville! All we could find were fast food chains! This place lives up to the hype! The service is beyond quick- despite a line out the door- it was very fast, barely a wait. The ambiance is kinda nice- everyone is chatting, happy and it did not appear that anyone left hungry! I had the Turkey Club sandwich as a wrap and so did my friend. It was SO GOOD. So fresh and perfect proportions. I had the side of fries- wish I had tried the curly fries. My friend had fresh fruit and she said it was insanely ripe and delicious! Lastly- the price was right! We each paid $16.25 and had diet cokes as well! read more

Sur 81 - Turkey Club Wrap - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Marion, Virginia

What a surprise on Interstate 81. Sur 81 is an excellent spot for early or late breakfast and a selection of sandwiches and burgers. I had the Mexican chorizo burrito, plenty of ingredients, mild chorizo but crunchy fresh jalapeños. Topped with a fried egg--a bit overcooked on this day. Served with red and green chilies sauce, it is a generous serving for its $9 price tag. Sur 81 a mid-century modern style building--open interior, not crowded with too many tables. Clean and well-kept. Service was attentive, friendly. Plenty of parking and just off the interstate exit. Probably a regular lunch stop for me in southwest Virginia. read more

Sur 81 - Mexican chorizo burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Marion, Virginia

The service was very good, and the food for a burger joint was actually pretty decent. Prices were moderate relative to the times we live and other places we had been to. read more

Really friendly staff Great biscuits and sausage gravy Just a nice little diner with plenty of parking and easy to get from the interstate read more

Found this place while driving through and wanted something besides McDonald's for breakfast. Had the Mexican breakfast burrito. Very good, great service and a great price. If I'm in the area I'll stop again. read more

Best fish tacos and general Mex for miles... best barbecue in town too! Very inexpensive with generous portions and great service. Not fancy, but the view's nice. Got mad munchies? Try the tater tots loaded all the way. There's also a petite bar. read more

Food was very good! Got the carnitas tacos which were not fatty or oily, but cooked perfectly. Also, the corn tortillas were impressively soft and delicious. Kind service too. A perfect stop on our car ride. read more

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The food, The service as well as the atmosphere are outstanding. A great place to eat.

Delicious lunch burger and clean spot to lunch. Nice salad. Friendly service. Reliable meal. Beautiful window views of Viginia trees. read more

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We drive about 30 miles each way to eat here almost every Sunday. Great food and great portions. They offer a full bar as well. Great service, great prices. Sounds simple, but try the chicken quesadilla! Best brunch spot in a 50 mile radius! read more

Such a great place! Love their burritos in the morning, and in the evening the shrimp tacos are amazing!

Fresh, really lovely food. Friendly service. A really great brunch or lunch spot. I had the veggie omelet that was delicious.

Had a Classic Breakfast, simple, but it was excellent. Eggs cooked correctly, tasty sausage and hash browns that didn't need salt because they had flavor. Fast good service. Clean and good atmosphere. Nothing not to like. read more

This restaurant is amazing! We found it accidentally as we drove on I-81 in Marion VA. It was conveniently located right next to the exit ramp. It's clean and tastefully organized with various textures of gray on the floor, walls and tables. The menu has several pages of options: burgers, tacos, sandwiches and loaded nachos , fries or tater tots. I chose very loaded tots, topped with carnitas (shredded meat), black beans, Mexican rice, onions, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, salsa. It was a savory delicious mountain of food! My husband chose soft shelled tacos with steak, cheese, salsa, lettuce beans, tomato. They were delicious but not as amazing as crispy tots covered with so many yummy things. Our server was very pleasant, kept water glasses full, spoke cheerfully and kept us happy. read more

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Great, quick breakfast stop! The menu is full of options, along with an excellent drink menu. Servers were friendly and food was prepared quickly. Very clean aesthetic, bright, and welcoming. read more

Sur 81 - Breakfast burrito, breakfast quesadilla, bacon egg and cheese biscuit, hash browns, and pancake. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Marion, Virginia

Update: 10/12/2021 Breakfast order for my husband: a half order of biscuits and gravy. It came with two eggs (scrambled at his request). Everything tasted homemade and had the perfect amount of seasoning. My order: #3... 1/2 order French Toast with sausage patty and 2 eggs (over easy at my request). I added an order of house potatoes (home fries). Everything was excellent! Service was friendly and attentive, not overbearing. This place is super clean and bright. The only thing we'd add is cushions to the chairs (we've been hiking and biking!). We'll be back again soon!! read more

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Great food, good service, nice people. It's a decades old used to be burger joint and several other short lived diners. But who cares about the ambiance if the price is right and the food is yummy. Don't forget the best Bloody Mary for miles around. read more

Our family meet at Sur 81 yesterday June 29th, 2023 after traveling from Maryland to Marion Virginia off of interstate 81 to meet up with our family. We were treated so kindly, our waiter Troy went out of his way to make sure we were taken care of, he even brought out fresh water for my daughters families two huskies! The food was delicious, we spent two hours there and the kindness shown was greatly appreciated we highly recommend their restaurant, The Norris and Hodges Family read more

Sur 81 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Marion, Virginia

We stopped here on our way from Knoxville to the outer banks. It lives up to the reviews. I had a breakfast burrito. So good!

Fantastic food, everything I've tried has been fantastic. We go weekly for the grilled chicken salad it's a refreshing treat. The Sur 81 burger is the best burger around. It even beats a "Five Guys" burger. read more

Always clean place good food nothing exceptional but good I like the hamburgers and salads read more

Sur 81 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Marion, Virginia

Great for a quick Lunch. Really nice staff. Good Beer selection and Burritos, Burgers and 3 salads I think.

Food here is awesome but don't bother ordering the tap beer. It's obvious that they don't properly clean the system. First beer took them over 5 minutes to pour and was totally flat. I sent it back. I ordered another brand on tap and it was also totally flat. I would give the food top rating but if they don't fix their tap system they will constantly get complaints. read more

Stopped here for breakfast on the way to the caverns, I was pleasantly surprised, you get a lot of food and prices are really good. The staff is extremely friendly and yes the bathrooms are clean. read more

Good food - great prices A little bit of something for everyone! Beautiful and clean building. read more

Good food and reasonable prices. Right off of 81. Number of locals there so it has to be good!

Marion is a great little town. After a few days on the road for work I was delighted to find something with great reviews right off the highway. It did. It disappoint. I had the Pina Steak for something a little different. It was excellent. read more

This is a great breakfast place. Hidden away in the southwest part of Virginia, my wife and I went here with some dear friends. The hash browns were delicious. I don't know what the south does when it comes to hash browns but they have the west beat far and away. We paid $46, tip not included, for 4 adults and 2 children. When my wife and I ate breakfast (just the 2 of us) in California we paid $43 dollars. I'm sure we will be back this way, Lord willing. Highly recommended. read more

My family stopped here on a whim for a late breakfast while passing through. We're so glad we did! All of our food was well-made and delicious. Make sure to come here hungry because the portions are not skimpy! The sides of fresh fruit that came with our breakfast helped to balance the hearty meals. A bonus to our visit, my 3 year old got the idea of wanting "burger pancakes" out of nowhere. I asked if they had sausage patties and to just put one on top of a pancake for him. They pulled through for this mama! It was such a relief to not have to talk my kid down from a tantrum. It's that kind of extra step in customer service that deserves five stars. read more

Sur 81 - My kid's special order of "burger pancakes". - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Marion, Virginia

It was DELICIOUS!!! Prices are great and food proportions were above expectations! I will be returning!

Sooo sooo good omg. We came here after searching for a place to eat in the area. Not a lot of options around, especially not any Latino options, so I'm so happy we found this place and chose to eat here. Delicious food and a cute, clean place. Great service as well, helped us feel more at home on our visit to the country. read more

Sur 81 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Marion, Virginia

Great food and good size portions. We all enjoyed our lunch. Quick stop off of 81 so very convenient too. Thank you