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    Surf City Bistro

    2.9 (30 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Seafood, Pubs
    Closed Closed

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    SURF CITY BISTRO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Denise Z.

    The service is extremely friendly! They have a variety of seating from in indoor bar and outdoor, patio seating, outdoor seating and handicap seating. The menu is like an other LBI place . A bit of everything! The sushi I didn't care for, way to much spicy mayo and mushy. The clam chowder was very good a bit of a smoked taste. My husband loved the margarite pizza and my son's chicken Napoleon sandwich was great. The buffalo shrimp I definitely wouldn't recommend it was extremely greasy with Cajun spices. I would definitely go back but I have a better idea what to get now.

    Piña colada, fried calamari, oysters and New England claws chowder.
    Lauris E.

    We ordered just appetizers and drinks, the atmosphere was so good and it's really convenient because it's so close to the beach. The oysters, and the New England claw chowder were really fresh and tasty but the fried calamari wasn't the best. Too many tentacles and not enough calamari rings. The piña colada was too sweet and didn't have enough alcohol. It taste like a virgin piña colada. Service was excellent. Specially Christine she was down to earth polite and fast plus courteous

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    Jessica Y.

    It is a pretty neat place! The food was really yummy and the atmosphere is neat. Good mix of tourist and locals go to the place! The hotel that is joined To it is really nice too.

    Kevin K.

    We actually sat in the Clan Bar section which is a separate bar off the Bistro. There's also another large bar in the back but was hosting a private party. Very comfortable bar and bartender Christine was very nice. Also on the main drag so the shuttle can drop you off. Also played great music not that dance or hip hop crap.

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    Wide selection of food options. Very friendly waitress. Fair prices. Loved the live music after dinner.

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    This restaurant is just okay - food, service, ambiance. Nothing special. Or noteworthy. Wouldn't go back.

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    However I was shocked at the inside of this place, its very large, has an outdoor patio and a larger bar area in the back and its fully remodled and updated and the bar area is actually pretty nice.

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