You might be wondering, "what are you doing here?" I'm wondering the same thing! If you read my other reviews, you'll see that I reside in the Central Valley, which is pretty far from Monterey, but not too far. I came for a little vacation from the heat, which is definitely necessary because it gets pretty toasty in the Fresno area. I think it's all the roads and stuff. I wouldn't know, I'm not a scientist. To continue what I was saying, I came to Monterey for a little vacation! Usually I'd go eat at a little spot at a mall called Island Burger, but to my surprise, the place was permanently closed! Can you believe it? I couldn't. Because the Island Burger was closed, I decided to go elsewhere for a burger. I checked online to see what folks were saying about this place, and it seemed like everybody had mostly positive things to say. So I went and ate there! When I walked in I noticed it was one of those spots where you just kinda put in your order and sit down and wait. So that's what I did. I got the spicy burger, but I can't remember the name of it. I also got some onion rings and chicken wings. I'd like to mention that I was with my family so we could share those items. I could theoretically eat all of that myself, but that'd be a bit greedy. The burger was great and it had a good amount of spice. The meat was juicy and nicely seasoned, and the fries were perfectly crispy. The onion rings had a delicious batter, and were fried to perfection. The chicken wings really surprised me! I would go as far as to say that they were on par with, and maybe even better than Wingstop. Overall, the service was great and quick, the food was immaculate, and I would absolutely recommend this spot to anybody who is in the area. The bathrooms are nice too. I forgot to mention that. Good bathrooms are very important. read more

Sur Burger - A fish on top of a lamp. Pillow and ocean painting in the background. - Burgers Near Me - Monterey, California

This place was REALLY good. If you're looking for a great burger, look no further. Seriously, this is probably the best burger I've had in a long time.Three of us ordered the Sur Bacon Burger, which is basically their regular cheeseburger with bacon added. The patty was a solid size, not too thick and not too thin. It was the perfect thickness, giving you a great balance of meat, cheese, and toppings in every bite. Everything is made fresh to order, and you can tell. The lettuce was crisp, the tomatoes were fresh, the grilled onions were perfect, and the whole thing was put together so well. It wasn't messy, just a quality burger from the first bite to the last.My son got The Works, and if you saw his burger, you'd understand why he cleaned his plate. The food came out fresh, hot, and looked amazing. They really take the time to make everything look picture-worthy. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, the wait wasn't long at all, and they have self-serve fountain drinks, which is always a plus. The menu is simple and easy to order from. They have salads, chicken burgers, hamburgers, and you can customize your burger however you like. Their burgers are cooked medium-well by default, but I asked for mine well-done and they got it exactly right. The customer service was cool.They weren't over the top trying to impress you, but they definitely weren't underperforming either. Everyone was chill, friendly, and got the job done. The portions are generous. I only finished half my burger and took the rest home. I reheated it later and it was still just as delicious. Overall Rating: 8.7/ 10. This place has officially earned a spot on my list of go-to burger spots. I'll definitely be back! read more

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After spending the day hiking at Point Lobos Reserve, I was craving fish and chips and my cousin was craving a burger so we decided to go to Sur Burger. The inside is dark, quiet, and very clean (3.5/5). The gentleman at the register greeted us and was somewhat informative when asking questions (3.5/5). I ordered the Sur Brighton and my cousin The Classic (not pictured). We both agree the fries were some of the best we have had at a restaurant. They were perfectly crispy and salted (a hard 4.8/5). Her burger was basic, nothing memorable and the lack of a seeded bun was a bit disappointing (3.5/5). The Sur Brighton was FANTASTIC! The fish was so soft and buttery, the batter, like the fries, was fried to absolute perfection! It was so crispy on the outside and it was served with big slices of lemon (4.9/5) and a pretty tasty tartar sauce (3.8/5). Overall, I rate this place a 4/5! read more

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8.9/10 Ordered the Works Burger, Copeland Mushroom Burger, and the Grilled Chicken Salad. Overall, the burgers and salad were satisfying, and the restaurant had a great casual burger-joint vibe. Starting with the Works Burger, which was the highlight of the meal. The patty was juicy and well-seasoned, and the combination of avocado, bacon, and sauce added a lot of flavor. Everything worked well together and made the burger feel indulgent. That said, it could have used more mushrooms, and it leaned a bit too heavy on the sauce. The bun was also a little soft, if it had been toasted or slightly charred, it would have held up better to the sauce and added a nice texture and flavor contrast. Next was the Copeland Mushroom Burger. This one had a juicy patty topped with mushrooms and grilled onions. The amount of mushrooms was good, and the cheese paired really nicely with the toppings. The grilled onions were a nice touch and didn't overpower the burger at all. While it was solid and enjoyable, it didn't feel particularly unique, more like a burger you could recreate at home. Similar to the Works Burger, it was a bit too saucy and could have benefited from a toasted or charred bun for more structure and flavor. The Grilled Chicken Salad was excellent. It came with generous portions of grilled chicken and bacon, plus half an avocado. Everything tasted fresh, and it felt like a healthy, well-balanced option. No complaints here, definitely a great choice if you're looking for a lighter dish. Service was fast and friendly, and the overall atmosphere was nice. It definitely has that classic burger-joint feel. Overall, a solid spot with good food and a good vibe. read more

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I was taking my kids to the aquarium and we choose this place because they have impossible burger (my son is vegan). We ordered burgers, fried chicken sandwich and fries. The fries were cooked perfectly- nice and crispy. The burgers and chicken were too greasy! The burger was also overcooked. Would not recommend read more

Super friendly service, Ly helped us order at the register and she was great. Plenty of seating. Not super clean or dirty, just kind of okay imo. The beer was okay, the hard kombucha was okay. the Sur burger with cheese was meh, the onion rings were good. The salmon burger was good the fries were mid. Overall, it was ok but with all the other options in the area, I'd probably go elsewhere. read more

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Located in Old Monterey. I ordered the Number One with raw onions. The burger was fresh and flavorful, with a juicy patty cooked just right. The cheese was melted perfectly and the raw onions gave it a crisp bite that balanced out the richness of the beef. The bun was soft but held everything together without getting messy. It had that classic diner-style taste but with a little extra attention to freshness. Service was quick and the staff was friendly. The spot itself has a casual, relaxed feel, good for a quick lunch or an easy dinner. Portion size was filling without being over the top. Solid burger spot in Monterey. Highly recommend. read more

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Ordered a 6pc wing combo, which should come with 2 sauces; came with none. Also ordered a phoenix sandwich combo, which came with no sauce on either bun. Coleslaw on my sandwich was soggy and mushy. Cold, dried out food, very disappointed. read more

Sur Burger - Phoenix Sandwich (10) - Burgers Near Me - Monterey, California

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I was able to walk to this restaurant from my hotel. I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich as it seemed like the lightest option. The food arrived fresh and hot, but lacked seasoning so it was bland and the chicken was very dry. They had good service but the fountain drinks had a strange flavor and the beverage station was out of lids, straws and napkins. If I went back again, I would order something different and make sure I had sauces and seasonings to go. read more

Sur Burger - Grilled chicken combo $17.98 - Burgers Near Me - Monterey, California

Probably not the perfect time to get a burger during Monterey Car Week but I couldn't pass up on food before bed. I got the big kahuna burger. Now this burger is a common menu item but when I read that it included jalapeño peppers I couldn't pass it up. Not only did the peppers add some flare to the overall flavor of the burger, but there was something uniquely different in this burger than all other kahuna burgers I've had. The wait was over 1/2hr but fortunately my hotel was directly across the street. The restaurant itself was packed and still room to sit at the bar while I waited for my order. It turns out the it's a family owed business started by Cambodians who moved to the area a very long time ago. So maybe there's some native seasonings they're using but it was delicious and a very big burger. I was good at eating half but finished the whole thing because I was so damn good. Great atmosphere. read more

Sur Burger - Bar view waiting for my Big Kahuna Combo. - Burgers Near Me - Monterey, California

We walked in and were seated right away. The restaurant was nice and clean. There was a soda machine and tea machine. The bathroom needed help because there wasn't any toilet paper or seat covers. The food was great! My son had the fried chicken burger which he ate the entire thing! He said it was really good. My daughter ordered the grilled cheese and I like how it was on wheat bread. She really liked the fries too. I had a cheeseburger but protein style, so no bread just lettuce wrapped. It was really good. The atmosphere was cool and chill. They had tvs on the wall, and bills from all over the world that the kids were fascinated with. read more

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Veggie burger is incredibly mid and flavorless. Fries are too crispy no potato on the inside. Vibe is good. Staff very friendly.

There was ants . In our soda cups and around all the condiments . It makes it very hard to eat the food after that as you question cleanliness . Left most of our food . Such a waste of $45 Such a shame read more

Okay I know this is a burger place but I got the salmon salad and it was delicious! Way way better than I expected from a burger place for sure. It was cooked perfectly and had such a good flavor plus it was huge! I also liked that they make some of their own dressings! I got the homemade thousand island and ate all of it. read more

Sur Burger - Grilled Salmon Salad - Burgers Near Me - Monterey, California

Great burger place. Had the Sur Classic. Juicy half pound patty smothered in cheese grilled onions, tomatoes, lettuce and sauce.. very tasty. Service is fast and nice casual bar and dinning area with free drink refills. read more

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I came here with a co-worker for lunch during a work trip. We both really enjoyed our burgers. The staff was friendly and the food was made very quickly. The fries were cooked perfectly which was great but they had no salt on them at all. I didn't want to be annoying and ask for salt so I just ate them. Overall I recommend coming here if you're looking for a good burger. read more

Sur Burger - Burgers Near Me - Monterey, California

Satisfying giant burgers and fries (also grilled wings which are great!). Multiple proteins available and fries, rings and other sides multiple ways. Order at the stand then wait for your order to arrive at your table. Indoor or outdoor seating is first come first served. Large groups could be difficult to seat. It's not a cheap burger, so patience on them getting it right. read more

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Good variety on the menu. Sur ring of fire ( cod fish sandwich) is good. Avoid the chili cheese dog. It is drowning with cheese and chili sauce. Combo comes with fries and refillable soft drinks. Fries substitute cost extra and it can adds up. Service- Server takes your order, give you cup to fill up your drinks, brought you food and checks. read more

Sur Burger - Menu - Burgers Near Me - Monterey, California

Was craving a quick bite so we decided to try this place out. Our service was quick, but efficient, and our hostess was friendly. Our meals were alright, but there was nothing particularly special about it. We ordered: Classic burger: 2.5 Chili dog: 3 Chili con carne fries: 4 read more

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Burgers are amazing and service is really good! Love the homemade sauce they put in the burgers.

The burgers and sides were good! The service was quick with a full house! Will come again soon! read more

Sur Burger - Burgers Near Me - Monterey, California

This place was surprisingly good. My friends and I stumbled upon this place while visiting Monterey. We weren't in the mood for fish or Italian so this was where we agreed. I got the sur spicy burger and subbed it out for impossible meat! It was soooooooo yummy! Super spicy but i like a kick. The slaw on the burger was fresh and the spicy sauce was yummy. My friends got the Taro Crunch Roll and the classic burger and both had great things to say. Fries were by far the best. They were crispy (not soggy) and just had a great texture and crunch to it. I'd recommend this place to people in town or even visiting. read more

Sur Burger - S2. Sur Spicy Combo - with impossible patty - Burgers Near Me - Monterey, California

I came to the restaurant to order a togo order and the the person taking my order was extremely nice. I thought the combo was a great deal but we didn't want the drinks so she offered to just order the burgers with a large fries. After ordering at the counter, I was given a number and to wait for them to bring me my order. The food was extremely delicious! My partner loved both the Sur Chicken burger and the Kahuna burger. He said the Sur chicken was like McD but way better. He also loved how flavorful the Kahuna was. I found the Kahuna burger a bit too spicy for me but I also can't handle spices that well. The fries were extremely crispy and they gave us plenty of ketchup. My boyfriend enjoyed his food so much that he wanted to come back again! read more

Sur Burger - Crispy Fries (Large) Sur Chicken (9) The Big Kahuna (S1) - Burgers Near Me - Monterey, California

We had just finished running in our Spartan Race and were on the way to clean up at the hotel in Monterey when my boyfriend said he was craving a burger. I already knew I wanted to stop by Revival Ice Cream so I was praying for a decently rated burger spot within walking distance. Lo and behold, Sur Burger pops up on my map. After reading a review that said something along the lines of best burger I've ever had and realizing that it was only a few blocks away from our location at the time, it was easy to make the stop. Much appreciation to the staff for welcoming us in like regular customers despite the fact that we probably looked super disheveled, dusty, and sweaty. I think my boyfriend got the #6 The WORKS and I got the #2 SUR Cheeseburger and we both replaced our fries with salads. The drink selection wasn't my favorite but I ended up getting a mix of the different iced teas. I will say though that the side salad absolutely hit the spot for me! I really needed something refreshing and light and that salad with blue cheese dressing hit the spot for me in the same way that the burger did for my boyfriend. As far as the burger itself, it was definitely tasty. Brioche buns are not personally my favorite as I prefer my burgers to be heavier on the veggies and usually with lettuce buns, but if you like brioche buns you'll definitely appreciate this burger more. I wouldn't say this was the best burger that I've ever had, but if you're particular about your burgers in the same way that they do them here you'll definitely find this spot to be a gem. read more

Sur Burger - #2 SUR Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Monterey, California

A very interesting taste for a chicken sandwich. The spice was definitely brought as they used a sauce similar tasting to nouc Cham a Vietnamese spicy sauce mixed with some aioli on the burger. I loved the heat that was brought but I felt that flavor clashed with the bun and the fried chicken, might've been better in a sandwich setting with a sandwich breach and grilled chicken. The amount of food for the price though was amazing. The combo is a great idea we got fries and you can easily upgrade them too. There is a decent amount of seating inside but it was packed when we came so we had to wait for a while. The ambiance is pretty good for a standard burger place though. Once we got seated we waited quite a while for our food to come maybe 30 minutes or more. read more

Sur Burger - #10. Phoenix Combo - Burgers Near Me - Monterey, California

We had a great experience having lunch here on a friends & family trip. There were 9 of us, including several young kids, and everyone went away happy. Service was excellent and the food was delicious. They had a big selection of burgers, fries and other American eats to treat yourself. It's a casual laid back environment, so come as you are. read more

Sur Burger - Onion Rings (Reg) - Burgers Near Me - Monterey, California

Ordered sur bacon and it was literally the best thing ever! took 3 of my friends and they all raved about the food, service, ambience etc, highly recommend if in monterey area!!!! read more

Sur Burger - SUR Bacon Burger(3) - Burgers Near Me - Monterey, California

We were happy to find this restaurant open on Thanksgiving and found the food to be rather good. Service was attentive and they were very dog friendly outside, bringing water bowls to every dog that sat here. This review primarily centers are on the french fries, which are fantastic. Probably the best french fries and Monterey. You would be remiss if you wanted french fries and didn't get them here. They're quite tasty. read more

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I really enjoyed my burger here! Was delicious! Fries were nice and crispy! Every one enjoyed tht meal! Service was great! Nice clean cozy inside, great happy hr for drinks ! read more

Cute place. Staff is hip and very welcoming. Lots of menu selections. We ordered our burger entrees and a salad. Everything was delicious and didn't have very long to wait for our orders. There is outdoor dining available. Will definitely come back when visiting Monterey! read more

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It was just OK too expensive for a plain burger I had really high expectations for this place and was disappointed

In a place where food is super expensive, we really feel happy with the quality and portion sizes! Truly a great burger!

Sur Burger food is great although the service is a little haphazard. Probably need someone to advise them. We had a great dinner and I especially love their fries. read more

Superb customer service! I love how attentive, courteous, and patient she was even though the place was packed on a Saturday night. Should've gotten her name though. It was the kids choice tonight and they wanted this place. Funand casual- just what we were in the mood for! Food was good. Nothing special but nothing bad. We loved the fries! read more

Sur Burger - #3. Bacon Burger Combo - Burgers Near Me - Monterey, California

Ordered takeout at the restaurant and it was ready in less than 10 minutes. I was intrigued by their spicy fried fish sandwich (Ring of Fire). The sandwich was big with two pieces of fried fish, slaw and phoenix sauce. I really enjoyed it. The fish was crunchy and thick. The phoenix sauce was sweet but definitely spicy . Would go back again for this! The side of fries was a bit plain. read more

Sur Burger - SUR #12. Ring of Fire Combo. Photo by @martiwantsmore - Burgers Near Me - Monterey, California

Chip vibe good beer menu. 1/4lb burger was literally 3mm thin and was def NOT a 1/4lb. Clearly a handmade patty but 3oz at best. Burger was mostly bun. Super disappointing for $13. Counter worker was nice but also said "I'll get that beer right out to you" and then proceeded to not get it while not doing much else (no linear the reg). Could've been a great burger but there wasn't enough of it to taste read more

We were asked to wait for 20 to 25 mins, but it took more than 45 mins for food to arrive! Burger was very bad, chicken was not at all grilled, it was as good as raw piece of meat, I was not able to bite it! Very disappointed with the food quality! Others in my group ordered Phoenix burger, it was tasteless with just so much red chillies. We also ordered fries for the table, which did not come even after 1 hour eventually we had to cancel it because we were already done with the food & drinks by that time! We complained about the food and the staff was not very receptive of the feedback & did not even apologised or said no comforting words, which was very rude! Overall a bad experience for us! Would not recommend it if you are a good chicken burger/ chicken sandwich fan! read more

My daughter said the burger was good. The salad was meh, clearly added to appease those who are looking for a lighter option. The garlic fries were on point. Staff was nice service was decent and ambiance was welcoming. read more

Went to Sur Burger very excited to try the Spicy sur and grab some chicken fingers for my daughter. The chicken fingers were chewy and tasteless. She took one but and that was all. The burgers were dry and also needed more seasoning. The only shining star was the mozzarella sticks! Nice staff, but food was not worth the $$ spent. read more

Honestly idk how this place has a 4 star rating they honestly aren't even all that literally tastes like frozen food that's deep fried a place that's so close to the ocean doesn't serve fresh calamari ? They literally brought me calamari to the table that looked like frozen fish sticks so disappointing I knew it was a sign to not order food when we were in line and someone came in complaining for a remake on a burger they had ordered don't recommend unless you wanna regret spending money on disappointing food never going again I wish I could give it less than 1 star read more