This is the spot for a giant corn dog! Can't go wrong with ordering corn dog and garlic fries. Food was crispy and delicious. This is good to snack on with one other person. Lots of staff working so they're pretty good with cleaning up the tables. read more

Surf City Grill - Corn dog and garlic fries - Burgers Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

We were in Santa Cruz on a family trip and stopped by during a busy day on the boardwalk. The artichoke hearts are quite delicious! Food here is a little pricey for what it is, but it's expected for a boardwalk/beach location. There's seating both inside and outside, and they keep it fairly clean considering the amount of traffic they get. read more

Would not get again! Bought 2 monster corn dogs . Cost was $20.74. Corn dogs were huge. But after biting in to them there was so much breading. Not worth it at all !!!! read more

Surf City Grill - Burgers Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

I have so many memories of coming here to eat a delicious corn dog and had not been in two years. I was disappointed to eat what tasted like a frozen corn dog deep fried. They used to taste like they were made on the spot. The fries also tasted like they had been out for a few hours. I will be taking my business elsewhere unfortunately. read more

They are an all time favorite at the Santa Cruz beach boardwalk. Every time we visit the beach, we end up snacking something or the other here. Usually crowded on weekends, but that shows their popularity more than anything else. Service is fast and polite after you order ahead the counter. Our favorites include : - French fried artichoke. Unique snack and so tasty. Not many places make this with artichoke. Comes with a nice ranch dip - Fried Zucchini- another favorite -Vegetarian corn dog: a full meal by itself - garlic fries: another crispy and outstanding snack We will visit every time we come to Santa Cruz. Huge fans read more

Surf City Grill - French fried Artichoke - Burgers Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

I stopped by for a cup of clam chowder while visiting the boardwalk, feeling a bit hungry. The kiosk is conveniently located near the center, and the service was quick. There's also a seating area in the back, which is nice. The price was expectedly pricey ($9.60) considering it is located in a fair area. The chowder was decent in both taste and portion, filled with potatoes and clams. It's a good place if you're craving clam chowder while playing at the boardwalk, but I wouldn't purposefully go to them for the chowder given the price. read more

Surf City Grill - Clam chowder in cup - Burgers Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

This was our spot to stop for food today since we came too late to buy a clam chowder judging kit! I guess next year we'll know better and come much earlier! Wall to wall people on the boardwalk today what with all the clam chowder fans! We got an order of fried artichoke hearts, fried zucchini, a corn dog, a clam chowder in a bread bowl, and a large Modelo beer. We shared everything 3 ways, and it was plenty of food, and reasonably priced compared to others. My favorite were the artichokes and zucchini ...both great with the ranch dip. Loved the beer (of course lol). I would not get the corn dog again, I just did not like that much, nor the soup because it's just too bready and not enough soup. But overall I'd come here again. read more

It seems the corn dog recipe change? The big corndog taste like a biscuit dog! Not very good anymore

Fast, decent food on the boardwalk. Corndogs, fried artichokes, giant donuts, burgers, beer, lemonade, clam chowder bread bowls, and fries. We wanted to just eat a bunch of little bites and this was a perfect spot for us. Sadly, I really wanted to try a corndog but we got too full eating at other stands like this to make it back here. Unlike some of the other food options they do have an inside space to sit and eat at. Interior is very nice and looks all original, there is a nice 70s aesthetic that feels nostalgic and optimistic, the walls are adorned with posters about the first Miss America pageants held on the boardwalk. Cheeseburger and fries: whole family split this, the burger was OK and we liked how the lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and pickles came on the side so you can add whatever you wanted. The patty was slightly under-seasoned but after a terrible burger at Oakland Zoo I was happy it was warm and the cheese was melted. Fries: Tasty and fresh, comes in a cup for easy carrying if you want to walk and eat. read more

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Never thought I'd write a review for an amusement park concession, but here it is! Took the kids to the SC Boardwalk and was craving fried Artichoke Hearts. Was hoping since Santa Cruz is not far from the Artichoke capital that we'd find some at a nearby restaurant but the only ones who had them was Surf City right there at the Boardwalk. They were fried and a bit greasy but oh so delicious! I gotta say for a concession stand they were pretty darn good. Bonus for the folks working there were who were very polite and friendly. Next time you're at the Boardwalk try some for a nice change from the usual amusement park grub. read more

All good - we came to the Boardwalk and got hungry! Lucky for us they had corn dogs and fries - we ordered and they were carnival style, fresh dipped. Kids were happy and we were back to the fun in no time. read more

Surf City Grill - Corn dog - Burgers Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

This used to be our go -to for yummy fried zucchini, artichoke hearts, Cheeseburgers and Corn Dogs. Not after our recent experience. We are currently in Santa Cruz for a few days - we make an annual trip. On Monday, 4/7/2025 we ordered zucchini and two cheeseburgers. This being a Monday, they were not busy at all. The zucchini we received had been over cooked or maybe twice cooked as we almost couldn't find any traces of zucchini in the fried batter we were served. The batter also tasted burnt. The cheeseburgers were cold, how that happens I don't understand. I just read on another comment where Surf City Grill replied to someone on yelp advising them that they should tell someone if something isn't right so a manager can help and perhaps fix the problem? That's kind of a lie because I mentioned the zucchini i and cold burgers and was just sort of looked at like, the people working there didn't have a clue. No offer to re-make the order, just sort of shrugged their shoulders and turned away. So an opportunity was given to correct this order but no effort was made on behalf of Surf City Grill to try and do things better. Too bad because we always look forward to the zucchini. We were here for three nights and always stay at the Carousel Beach inn right across the street. We don't take the car out - we just eat at the Boardwalk for the 3 nights. After this experience though, we didn't come back for our usual artichoke hearts and corn dog. Super Disappointed. read more

Went for something simple on the boardwalk. Not a bad place. Reasonable prices with simple food. Liked the garlic fries and the Hot Link Corndog. Didn't particularly "wow" me but something decent to eat while spending the day at the boardwalk. Gets all the nostalgic juices flowing when ordering from their stand and I guess that's what makes them a decent place. read more

Surf City Grill - Burgers Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

***Vegetarian Review*** Name that tune ... (Veggie Corndog) you will think that it's meat (Veggie Corndog) just steps from the beach (Veggie Corndog) it's a perfect treat Veggie corndog, corndog When you go to specialty locations that cater to tourists, you don't expect to find unique vegetarian options. For example, Pea Soup Andersen's (Buellton and Santa Nella). Truck stops in the "drive-by" cities on the way to L.A. that offer a delicious vegetarian pea soup. Hidden among the touristy meat options of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, you'll find a vegetarian gem. Would I come back test? I've been back many times for about 6 years and it's always my first stop before hitting one of my favorite roller coasters, The Giant Dipper. Comparisons/Rankings: 1a. Surf City Grill, Santa Cruz, CA 1b. Davis Hotdogger, Davis CA 2. Hot Dog on a Stick, Anytown USA Surf City is about 30% bigger than Hotdogger and HDOAS which means there is that much more fried goodness from the first bite to last nibble on the stick. Surf City gets the nod because of the beach setting and the batter is slightly sweeter than Hotdogger. Hotdogger holds it own, but size does matter. Tips for first-timers: 1. Parking. Just pay for parking at the lot. Don't waste your time trying to find metered street parking. And just know it will be crowded, especially during holidays. Be patient, roll your window down, and enjoy the cool ocean breeze. 2. Surf City is located in the middle of the boardwalk. Walk under the "Boardwalk" arch and follow your sense of smell. 3. Order at the counter 4. Find a seat while your order is being prepared. Veggie corndogs are fried when ordered and take about 8-12 minutes depending on the crowds. This will give you a chance to scout the limited surrounding seating. 5. Pick up at the counter and prepare your condiments at the same counter. Make sure to hang around this area because they don't use a speaker to announce your order is ready. They just yell throw the window. Tips for meat-eaters: 1. It's fried fresh. You won't get the dog-piled corndogs under the heat lamp that lose the signature corndog crunch. Veggie Corndog ($5.49 - Grade A+): Surf City justifiably brags "World Famous Corn Dogs." The dog itself is most likely Yves (like Hot Dog on a Stick), but they must have a specialty order because they are almost twice the length of Hot Dog on a Stick. The batter is fried to a golden brown and the inside is always cooked. We've been here during very busy times and they still don't rush the frying process because the inside is always cooked. Nothing worse than a mouthful of uncooked batter. The first bite is perfectly balanced with batter and dog and as you make your way down the veggie corndog, you fall more and more in love. It's like eating a southern-style hush puppy that happens to have a veggie dog tucked away. And the last bite? You know what I'm talking about ... the bit of super-crunchy batter on the stick. The equivalent of the center of a cinnamon roll that everybody fights over. It's so good that you forget that you're in public while you gnaw on the stick like a starving UCSC student. French Fries (Large $6.59 - Grade B-): These get cold fast so make sure to take all your Instagram photos fast. That ocean breeze will cool these down exponentially, but fries and a corndog while sitting on the beach ... not too shabby. I like the skinny fries, but they are always a little greasy and inconsistent. Some are burned. Some are under-fried and/or too greasy which causes that limp fry effect. Large pieces and small pieces. But with all that said, the backdrop of the ocean makes these a must buy to compliment the vegetarian corndog. Other vegetarian options (only tried the garlic fries): 1. Texas sized glazed donuts - $4.39 2. Fresh garlic fries - $7.99 I've had these once and won't order them again. Super greasy and if there is such a thing as too much garlic, this was it. Plus, if you plan on riding rides all day long, I don't recommend. 3. French fried artichoke hearts - $7.79 4. French fried mushrooms - $7.79 5. French fried zucchini - $7.79 Overall restaurant observations: 1. Inside seating. Maybe seats 50, but why go to the boardwalk and sit inside. 2. Outside seating aka the beach. It's literally 20 large steps from the ordering counter to the sandy beach. They also have tables strategically sitting under the people mover to provide a bit of relief from the California sun. 3. Garbage cans. They have plenty of open trash bins so you don't have to touch that gnarly swinging trash door. 4. Thirsty? They have a souvenir beach bottle. If you plan on returning, $24.99 gets you unlimited all-season long refills. Just want to spend the day ... it will cost you $9.99 and get one free refill and then 99-cent refills after that. 5. Bathrooms located along the boardwalk are relatively clean. They have a posted cleaning schedule and sometimes they actually follow it. read more

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The food was liked by everyone. We had a group or 17 and everyone had plenty to eat. The employees were nice and helpful...they know customer service. It was a beautiful day...we ate out in front of the beach area and shared fries with the pigeons read more

6/20/21 Look.... ever since having my first and ONLY freshly hand-dipped corn dog at Venice Beach about 10+ years ago, I've been on a quest to find one every since. Seriously. I have gone to dozens of hot dog stands that have corn dogs and asked all of them if they actually make their own corn dog--NOPE, NONE of them. ZERO. They all, 100% of them, buy these things pre-made, frozen. WTF. (I see a business opportunity here btw, for those looking for an idea for a restaurant...) That Venice Beach corn dog was AMAZING. I remember it so clearly--the coating was bubbly, slightly uneven, and epic-ly crisp on the outside and moist inside. Yeah man, it was like... oh God, THIS is what a corn dog is supposed to taste like! ...and I have gone back to Venice Beach every few years since, walked back to the same corner food stand... and been denied ever since. The corn dog is no more. UNTIL NOW. 1. Monster Beef Corn Dog $8.29 "monster 1/4 lb BEEF corn dog": Does anyone need a 1/4 lb dog? No not really--do you need a Ferrari?... I guess if your self worth is based on material possessions... but a 1/4lb hugeass corn dog?... only if your self worth is based on eating materially spec..cia..al.......... WHO am I KIDDING???? F yeah you do. I mean, I know you all know your Dodger dogs, but... how many of you have tried a mega corn dog??? That's right. You ain't nothing. You ain't NOTHING. You need this to be something. Alright, let's be honest, yeah they bolded "BEEF" in the description as if it meant something--but it's a cheapo hot dog inside. It's mushy, and as weakly flavored as your typical average-Joe piggy ground up, intestines, spare tire, and brains and all. And that coating ain't no Venice Beach Twilight Zone coating... it's too thick, and not that crisp... not as rustic either as those dogs with those nooks and crannies, tanned better than the oiled babes on the beach. But, it's the best I've had in 10+ years, second best of my life. 9/10 This is it. If you come to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk and do not get this, well, I suggest you turn in your foodie card at the security booth and stick to Wienerschnitzel foreverz. 5/5 #boardwalk #santacruz #santacruzboardwalk #concessionstand #crepes #fastfood #foodstand #amusementpark #fairfood #corndog #handdippedcorndog #freshcorndog #notfrozen #star #secondbest read more

Cheeseburger and fries - good Clam chowder bowl - good Iced tea and apple juice - good Service - good read more

Surf City Grill - Cheeseburgers, fries, and clam chowder bowl - Burgers Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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The best fried artichokes I've had. The tip here is to mix them with the garlic fries ! Yuuuummm!!! read more

Surf City Grill - Garlic fries and fried artichokes - Burgers Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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When I'm in an amusement park, I expect to get ripped off. So I was surprised that prices at Surf City Grill at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk were actually reasonable. You can get a normal burger and fries here, but some menu items are a cut above standard fast food. The wife and doubled down and each got our own New England clam chowder bowls ($7.59). It could've used more seasoning, but it was pretty enjoyable. The ambiance here is bright red and yellow colors everywhere, reminding me of an old McDonalds from twenty years ago. The workers are friendly and keep the place pretty clean. So if you're at the Beach Boardwalk and can't make your way over to the Santa Cruz Wharf, this is a decent place to get your fast food grubbin' on. read more

Surf City Grill - Clam Chowder Bowl - Burgers Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

The fried artichoke hearts caught our attention, but we never thought they had to walk to the farm to pick them! Terrible customer service! We addressed the wait and they still didn't have the order ready... Move on! Many other places in the boardwalk where you can pay high prices for mediocre food... When we did FINALLY get our order, the artichoke hearts were ok. Not worth the wait! read more

Surf City Grill - We still don't have our order! - Burgers Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Not heavily overpriced like I originally thought. Long lines - beware because people seem to go wherever they please. I was cut twice but figured it is best not to make enemies since I have my kids on what is supposed to be our leisure day. What stood out to me: - garlic fries - Cajun corn dog - corn dog - turkey leg - deep fried cheesecake - chili cheese fries - clam chowder The menu is quite extensive so ordering might not be a simple task to do. I knew I wanted to try the Cajun corn dog so I ordered it along w/ a regular corn dog for my daughter. I ordered an order of fries (large, I think) and it came up to $12 something. The corn dogs are huge; very crispy and fried perfectly. The batter is very thick so if you have trouble w/ carbs then it's best to go elsewhere for your beach grub. The fries were a little too salty but it was also fried perfectly. There is a small station by the window towards your left for your ketchup, mustard, and napkin needs. I am one of the ones that will never and I mean NEVER put ketchup on my corn dog. Mustard for the win! But yes, eat the corn dog right then and there because a few hours old corn dog wasn't exactly awesome tasting like the day old pizza from underneath the couch cusion. read more

Surf City Grill - Fries. Regular corn dog. Cajun corn dog. - Burgers Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

We arrived in town to enjoy the boardwalk at night, just to discover it's closed down and only open on weekends. PISSED OFF and Hangry the wife finds a us place to eat ASAP. A short drive from the boardwalk we find this place with ease. We enter and take a seat at the bar. I am impressed with the beer selection and ask to sample 3 different stouts beers on tap. I pass on the first, enjoy the second and third. I end up ordering #2, a CA. Local stout on tap. We then look at menu and I instantly know what I want and so does the queen. We order our meals and try to watch the Sunday night NFL game on the TV, but the reception it terrible and it's cutting in and out. Our food comes out to us in promptly and in perfect order. I got me a MASSIVE burger and the wife got her clubhouse...... Happy campers here!! Every bite was delicious, even though the burger was 7inches thick...... See photos ;) read more

Surf City Grill - Oooooooooohhhhhhh. Yeah!! - Burgers Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Whoa, I wish I passed by Surf City Grill first before eating my 1st corn dog. (from Barbary Coast) Nevertheless, this didn't disdain me from trying their Cajun Corndog, their Giant Corndog (for my daughter with a lot of my help, lol), and their Deep Fried Artichoke. Just like what other Yelper's comment, a corn dog's batter really does make a difference. Surf City Grill's corn dog batter is just wonderful, fresh, crunchy and with a hint of sweetness. Contrast that with the Cajun Dog inside and you have a nice concoction in your mouth. And yes their Giant Corn Dog is truly huge! I believe the dog as a foot long. Abigail nibbled on the dog while I was there to finish it off. Their Deep Fried Artichoke was just average though; a little bit bland and dry. Now I know where to stop first for food when visiting the Boardwalk. And there were also other interesting offerings we have yet to try: their Clam Chowder, Texas Doughnut, and lots more. Surf City Grill is an awesome food spot at the Boardwalk in my book. read more

Surf City Grill - Modeling their Cajun Dog, Giant Corn Dog, and Deep Fried Artichoke, lolz - Burgers Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

So expensive for nothing... Manager was so late opening the store front the sign said opens at 11am it was 11:45 by the time we received our food, she so rude she barked at a customer in front of us that she was cleaning the counter And told the customer to move out of the way.The Clam chowder had not one clam in it The corn dog was ok just a normal con dog nothing special We paid $40...regrets AVOID!! read more

I've been eager to write this review for a while. I feel really let down by Surf City Grill. Let me explain. I purchased an order of garlic fries and was really looking forward to eating them. They were a huge disappointment. First of all, the price was $8.99 for a medium basket of fries. I was expecting a LARGE basket of fries for that price. The fries themselves were skinny, old, dried out, and flavorless. It was like they were sitting around all morning under a heat lamp. They weren't crisp, and fresh like a good order of French fries. I think they hold their fries for a long time, and throw some garlic on them at the last minute. The service was really slow too! There were two people ahead of me in line but it still took 10 minutes to get my fries. I'm never going back. read more

Four stars were awarded to Surf City Grill in the original review for what I like to blithely describe as "healthy deep-fried vegetables"--you know, zucchini, artichokes, and a most fabulous fungus for frying, the mushroom. How could the grill's take on garlic fries be anything less than sublime? Ohhh, but it is...less, that is. Garlic fries are $6.29 anywhere you choose to buy them on the boardwalk. Several places sell them. If you don't mind crossing the street, Boardwalk Bowl has them on the menu for $4 and change. The night before, at the Barbary Coast snack bar in Neptune's Kingdom, I saw especially appetizing garlic fries served that almost convinced me to revise my next day's itinerary away from Surf City. Would that I had, because Surf City's sucked. After asking for the fries well-done, the counter lady relayed the request to the cook, who displayed to me some precooked fries he picked up with kitchen tongs, and shrugged as if to say, "Aren't these OK?" I asked him to fry them for an extra minute, but when they were served I could tell they hadn't been further fried; limp and medium of temperature. At least the garlic spread was plentiful and pungent. I learned something that day: When ordering garlic fries, I need to insist that they be freshly fried well-done (as I have routinely with Mickey D's' fries when business is slow), and if that's a problem for the establishment, well, they'll have saved me from myself. "Healthy," garlic fries are not. read more

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Home of the Texas Sized Donuts on the Boardwalk. So the bestie and I have this thing about donuts that no matter where we are we have to find some good ones and she saw a photo of these delicious giants on a yelp review of the boardwalk itself, however that review didn't specify where said baked (fried) good came from. That being said we walked the boardwalk until we found them, and then we did and we were so excited! The donut is as big as my head so we shared one but it was so good!! Fresh and soft and not too sweet. We sat on a nearby bench and enjoyed it till it was gone. Totally worth the visit to the boardwalk just for the donut!! (Just watch your back, not everyone has a "family first" attitude and this very unpleasant young girl almost picked a fight with a woman who could've easily put her in her place. Take away: pay attention to where you're going, if you bump into someone (its crowded so it's likely) apologize, and watch your mouth, you don't have to be nasty. Also, if you have semi-nosey bestie, make sure she's not staring too much at a potentially volatile situation, people will start a fight for any reason these days.) read more

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5 stars for the Texas Size donuts $4.50. Shared with the bestie. Fluffy and hugggggge. read more

Surf City Grill - It's huggggge 4.50$ - Burgers Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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I have this place a chance, hearing that it's the best place for corn dogs. Our food took awhile to get out to us, I didn't mind because I thought hey, they must be frying it fresh. Anyways. The corn dogs were cold ;( and when I bit in I thought.. Nothing big, I've had the same elsewhere. A lot of batter got a small dog. We also got the combo veggie plate. Deep fried Artichoke hearts, mushroom and zucchini. Those were just incredibly deep fried. I could taste the oils. Over all, I probably feel super gross. I love deep fries foods but this was just way overloaded. Not expensive, not bad, not the best. read more

Surf City Grill - Corn dogs and Deep fried veggie plate. - Burgers Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Corn dog (1/3rd pound) jumbo size! This is the only place on the boardwalk that sells the largest corn dog on a stick! Other shops have corn dogs but they are just regular size. read more

Surf City Grill - Giant corn dog! - Burgers Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Right as you enter the Boardwalk. Fried artichoke hearts, garlic fries and perfectly fine hamburgers, hot dogs. Take it to go and walk ten yards to the beach? read more

Surf City Grill - Burgers Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Had a coupon for a free drink with $8 purchase. My husband and I each got a corn dog. He had a regular, I got the cajun. It was very hot and freshly made. The batter was yum. My cajun dog was a bit too much though. It was overly spicy/oily without the flavor you would expect. No complaints with the regular dog. But wasn't near "the best" my husband has ever had. read more

Located at Entrance 3 next to Speed Bumps ride. A Boardwalk favorite with outdoor patio dining. Specialties include famous fresh-dipped corn dogs, french-fried artichoke hearts, clam chowder bread bowls, bacon cheese burgers, BBQ beef, vegetarian corn dogs and garden burgers, chili cheese or nacho cheese fries, Texas-sized donuts, ice cold beer, lemonade and more! Hit it and git it!! read more

Literally the worst system of getting the food or to their customers. After ordering we probably waited 45 minutes to get or food. The food keeps being made and piling up at the kitchen counter. But the food is not getting to the horde of hungry customers. What a poor way to manage this! No system whatsoever. read more

Will Not Return... Except maybe for the Texas Donut. We made a simple order of fries, chili fries, texas donut, 2 bbq beef sandwich, clam chowder bowl, and a 3 drinks. We asked the kid if there were beans in the chili and he said no, but when I got the chili fries it was loaded with beans. I asked for mayo and he literally scoured the entire joint looking for it, only to come back with 2 small packets, and to top it off there were boxes of it right under the counter that I asked for them from. Majority of the food was good, even the chili fries with beans, but the BBQ beef sandwich! WTF!!! They literally took beef jerky and boiled it in BBQ sauce then slapped it between a really good french roll! It was the nastiest sandwich I ever ate, though I ate it all cuz I'm a fatass like that. My friend didn't even finish half of her bbq sandwich. I was wondering why the hell they would even try to sell that sandwich but my question was answered when I looked at a Beef Jerky stand located just in front of Surf City Grill. Maybe they got some deal with the beef jerky stand to buy old product at a discount before it expires? I dunno... The ordering/pickup process was ridiculous as well. They didn't give out order #'s to everyone and was then left to just yell out the order, item by item, and pray that the customer hears it amongst the noise from the Bumper Cars, Beach, and just plain noisy people. I can't honestly believe these guys sell re-hydrated beef jerky sandwiches and get away with calling it a BBQ Beef sandwich! And the workers, though young and prolly just recently out of high school, didn't know a damn thing about their job! My friends were disappointed just as much as I was... The current Yelp King of Silicon Valley does not approve!! read more

Hmmm. Ok so I am down from Sacramento and just had to try out these Texas Donuts and corn dogs. The donuts are are HUGE.... WOW. They were damn good as well. The corn dog was decent. The corn was crisp and cooked well but in my opinion there was a bit too much breading. But it is still a must at an amuzement park. read more

Fantastic place for classic beach faire! The corn dogs are legendary, with the batter making all the difference. One magazine proclaimed these corn dogs as the best of the west --- bold claim, but I can't say I disagree. For those who don't like the mystery meat in corn dogs, vegetarian corn dog option is available (and is very tasty). The deep-fried artichoke deserves a separate five star rating for its unique deliciousness. Interestingly, the corn dogs at the other stands don't taste nearly as good, and yet are just as expensive, if not more expensive. Out of courtesy I will not leave a negative review for the other stands, and just say that this is the place to eat! read more

Awesome wicked chowdah! In a bowl or in a cup fried stuff including artichoke hearts as well. Plenty of seating room inside good thing because there's also plenty of drunk people who need to sit down and sober up. read more

Surf City Grill - Burgers Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

They have a sign that says: "Best corn dog in the country". So what the heck, I have to try this! The last time I've tried a corn dog is like 5 years ago... the frozen one from Costco. Nothing to rave about I guess. So after trying the surf city grill, I thought it's a lot better than the frozen one from Costco. Hot and crispy exterior. Well, that's the only thing that I can compare of! So I guess it's safe to say "the best corn dog in the country!" read more

So here I am on the road again, this time in Santa Cruz. And Santa Cruz means three things: the beach, the boardwalk, Marini's salt water taffy, and corn dogs. I'm staying the night, and it's the summer, so instead of killing the evening at Hotel El Dreary, I head down to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. The boardwalk is like a summer long county fair, with thousands of people from thousands of places. It's a great place for people watching, and tonight was no exception. I'm hanging out on the bench right in front of the ticket booth, watching an endless ebb and flow of people shuffling from one end of the boardwalk to the other and back again. I notice that this one girl has passed by like 100 times, until I realize that it's not the same girl. They just all look alike: scrawny teen age girls with black shoes, black pants, black jacket, and a bad attitude. It's a pleasant evening, and I really enjoy my time at boardwalk. Now one thing that everyone knows about the boardwalk is that there's no such thing as healthy food. Unless you're me, then there's plenty of healthy food like popcorn, soft serve, shave ice, glazed donuts the size of man hole covers, and deep fried twinkies. However, everything pales in comparison to the best invention in the history of food: the corn dog. Not any corn dog, but huge and fresh corn dogs from the Surf City Grill. Take a hot dog, jam a stick into it, cover it in batter, and deep fry to a golden brown. Surf City Grill is under the wild weasel or whatever they call that steel roller coaster. They have stuff like a BBQ beef sandwich, some type of deep fried vegetables, and other stuff. None of which means anything, because it's all about the corn dogs. Why? Because corn dogs is yummy! read more