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    Surf Restaurant

    4.2 (235 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Kathleen L.

    We were in the are for a sick friend so we didn't expect much but we aimed high we wanted seafood!! This place didn't disappoint with great varied menu ; great ambience and nice server. We totally enjoyed it the lobster roll was delicious....my other half devoured it...my baked seafood platter was perfectly done the scallops were the best I've had in a very long time . Definitely a place to go.

    Lobster roll with Cole slaw.
    Jerome M.

    Tons of room at 1600 on a Wednesday. Lobster roll was a good size, tasted good, didn't skimp on the lobster meat, buttery toasted bread and came with several options for a side. I got the Cole slaw which was also good as well. No complaints. Service at the bar was continuously great throughout my dinner there. Good spot!

    Sushi and raw bar menu page (1/28/26)
    Jake C.

    Reliably great food and service. I've been here a number of times for lunch and dinner, and it never disappoints. The menu only lists "Oysters" but on our bill our half-dozen order was listed as 2x of three different kinds, we'll be sure to ask which specific oysters are available next time and take our pick! Significant parking lot, but it's shared with a number of other businesses so sometimes you have a park a slight walk away from the door.

    Lobster spaghetti
    Austin Z.

    Reliable and solid seafood restaurant with a wide menu. Love that you can get anything from sushi to traditional seafood, but wouldn't say any particular dish knocked my socks off. Nonetheless a good meal out, especially for a larger group and would recommend. Only notes would be that service was a bit slow and it the value is a bit on the pricier side. The lobster spaghetti was a bit lacking of lobster for one of the priciest dishes!

    Buttermilk Chicken
    Madison N.

    Second try here and it was a full 180 from my first. Had a nice evening here on a rainy day outside. The inside was very cute and clean. We were seated and put in some orders, I'm very grateful for all the gluten free friendly options! I'm celiac and I felt very safe. Every dish for me they said "gluten free". We started with the RI Calamari. It was crispy, some spice and was delicious! Huge huge portion! I thought it was odd to have the marinara at the bottom but still wonderful. For our entrees my mom had the buttermilk chicken. She said it was incredible and one of the best things she ate on this trip. I kept it light with the seafood trio. Smaller portion but very delicious, the scallops were perfect and sweet! Everything was wonderful and I'm so glad for the opportunity to try this place again.

    Ginger scallion Shrimp burger
    Sean C.

    Great location. The venue had plenty of space of and also has an outdoor area. My server Eric was very attentive and helpful. I ordered the Brussels sprouts Caesar salad and ginger scallion shrimp burger. Food was delicious and flavorful. This was a great place to dine and I would certainly come back when I come back to town.

    Blackened Shrimp Tacos with side salad
    Susan R.

    Met friends for a birthday celebration. A couple of us early birds had a drink at the bar--the manager came by, asked if we were waiting to be seated, and delivered an "extra" platter of fried calamari! WIN-WIN! I do love the vibe here and have come a few times in the past. Food and drinks are always delish (which makes up for the terrible parking shortage in this shopping center). Our server, Jeri, was super attentive and checked back often to our little secluded alcove section. The crème brûlée with pineapple compote was the best thing I've eaten all month!

    Sneaky Advertising

    Very disappointing and misleading advertising. The sign prominently advertises "Buck A Shuck," but the critical detail that the promotion is only available on the 1st Wednesday of the month is written so small that it's nearly impossible to notice. I only realized the restriction after arriving, which felt like a bait-and-switch. If a promotion has significant limitations, those limitations should be displayed as clearly as the offer itself. Customers shouldn't have to hunt for fine print on a sidewalk sign. The business may technically disclose the restriction, but the way it is presented is misleading and resulted in a frustrating experience.

    Chicken

    This was a disappointing experience I had brunch here and for the first 10 minutes, nobody even acknowledged us, even to give us water, even though the restaurant was close to empty and there were three waitresses who didn't look busy. One was cutting something out of a piece of paper. I finally had to ask for a waitress. My food was fine but my husband got chicken and waffles, and the chicken was incinerated. One piece was just a charred lump of breading, no chicken inside. Won't be coming back.

    Boston F.

    I came here with a large party for a birthday dinner. I mentioned to our waiter that it was my friend's birthday, but not a single staff member acknowledged it. On top of that, we were still charged for the desserts. Most places I've been to will usually comp a dessert for the birthday guest. Small gestures like that go a long way. As for the food: Highlights * Lobster Maki Rolls * Lobster Spaghetti * Mussels Needs Improvement * Tempura Haddock Tacos: The sweet chili slaw was overwhelming and made the haddock soggy. Serving the sauce on the side would help keep the tempura crisp. * Calamari: There was so much marinara that the calamari at the bottom became soggy. * Crispy Dragon Shrimp: Our least favorite dish. The shrimp wasn't crispy and had very little batter. Our waiter was kind and attentive, and the atmosphere was great, but the food itself didn't leave a lasting impression.

    Mussels small plate 10/10
    Rima K.

    Amazing service, my server Shannon really made our whole experience phenomenal. I highly recommend the brussel sprout Caesar salad and the mussels small plate. The ambiance and entire look of the restaurant is gorgeous, high ceilings, beautiful furnishings, also teamwork and respect among the staff. From what o observed the senior staff in charge enjoy working together and the younger less experienced and less professional staff get away with their work because they are led by good leaders giving them a chance to learn. This is how restaurants should run.

    Dara W.

    Great plaza where this spot is located. Nice location near an open back area with live music too. Plenty of parking. The restaurant was well lit, spacious, and busy. The host and our server were both very friendly. The food came out quick and was delicious. We had a variety of food from calamari appetizer to lobster roll to fish and chips to tacos to fish dinner. It was all very good. They also have a sushi bar and raw bar. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because the server forgot to bring me my drink that I ordered. In general it was a great experience and we would go back.

    Sangria
    Jen J.

    We sat in the enclosed patio on a beautiful sunny day. Our server was amazing, very attentive. We got lobster fries, lobster roll and coleslaw. The drinks were fantastic! The sangria with watermelon purée was the first watermelon drink iv actually enjoyed, it's real watermelon not the fake syrup that tastes weird. Definitely going to go back!

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    Best sushi ever! The Umami veggie is the best, I also love the fried green beans and pork gyozas for apps

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    I am really glad they opened a seafood eatery. I wish there were more around my way. fresh seafood here!!

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    Five stars food was delicious service was awesome everything was top notch recommend seafood and dessert

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    Karma

    4.1(49 reviews)
    3.6 mi

    Came here for Nik's birthday and we got the golden honey boneless spare ribs and grand sushi and…read moresashimi platter to share between 3 adults. It was very grand and decadent. The spare ribs were tasty and I think they had some truffle oil. The sushi and sashimi was very fresh. The chefs provided 3-6 pieces of sashimi/sushi/nigiri of each type of fish so we could do our own tasty menu together. Our sushi boat came with the seared hamachi make + caviar roll which was really good. I would definitly order that again. The prices can be expensive, but the sushi is fresh and worth it for special occassions!

    Food and wait service was fine. That's not the reason for my review. We entered the restaurant 5…read moreminutes before our reservation on this past Saturday night. The hostess asked us if our whole party was there and we indicated they were parking their car. We were then told we could sit now or wait until they arrived but if we sat down at our table "the clock would start" (she actually said that) Yes, we read about the 90 min. table time when we made the reservation but giving us a "warning" ? Like the countdown had begun! Not a great way to start. The entire experience from that point on felt rushed. 3 of us were not drinking alcohol so therefore we were never asked if we wanted another drink of choice after the first one. The person drinking alcohol was certainly made sure he had full glasses. Food was good but we had to ask the waitress and staff to take the empty plates and glasses more than once in order to accommodate the additional courses. (which were coming out one after the other, because, you know, we had to hurry) I will add during the entire meal I noticed at least half the bar was empty and several tables around us remained empty or customers left with no new customers coming in. We finished with 3 minutes to spare!!! Wow, lucky us. This did not feel like a place that wanted to showcase their food and service and be accommodating but more like, just eat, pay, leave. Too many good restaurants around so we will try someplace that actually makes a customer feel welcome.

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    This reallt is a must try spot if you are craving good sushi. It is on the smaller side and has…read moreindoor seating with limited counter seating. There generally is a wait but I wouldn't let that deter you as it is worth the wait. The sushi is always freshly prepared, they have some unique side dishes and sushi/maki offerings too. Ordered pick up on a Saturday. I called 10 mins after they opened and they informed me it was an hours wait. I was a bit surprised by wait time but food was ready exactly when they said it woul be. When I got there place was packed with a few groups waiting for tables. Ordered the crunchy maki, tempura maki and softshell crab maki - everything was delicious as expected. Highly recommend!

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