One of my favorite local restaurants. Their tacos are always on point and their sun burn steak burrito is my favorite. I also love their buffalo chicken egg rolls!! Their $2 taco Thursday is always a hit, I usually order them to go because some Thursday's can be quite the wait. This place is the perfect place to go with just friends and is also the perfect atmosphere for a good family dinner. read more

Surf Shack - Sun burn burrito, shack style - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I decided to visit this lovely establishment on a Tuesday afternoon. The place was completely empty. When we got seated, we were met by delicious chips and salsa. The salsa was very flavorful. Fast forward after two baskets of chips and salsa, we ordered our food. My boyfriend ordered a burger with fries. I ordered jerk chicken taco, surf and turf taco with rice and beans. My boyfriends burger was huge however he said it lacked flavor. My food wasn't great. The jerk chicken taco was okay. Nothing special. The surf and turf had very too much haystacks onions. There was hardly any meat and shrimp. I would have enjoyed it a lot more with steak and shrimp. Overall I don't think I'll visit this place ago. read more

Surf Shack - Black ale burger - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I don't know, I'm a little torn on how I feel. While their buffalo chicken egg roll app was really good & the atmosphere was cool, I did not care for the tacos. I got the Mahi Mahi taco that fell a little flat as far as taste goes, but their pacific pork taco was actually quite gross. It was incredibly greasy and just could not eat it. For $3 though it was no big deal. I didn't order any drinks for happy hour as my friend whose been there before mentioned the sangrias were just okay. To anyone reading my review, I would say try it, don't stray based on my opinion. I think it's one of those restaurants that lay borderline good but possibly just mediocre... read more

My girlfriend and I were looking to try something new. Generally we eat in Town N' Country or South Tampa, but just looking and read the reviews we saw Surf Shack. Now I love driving through Westchase. It's such a beautiful area - clean roads, well groomed forested areas with tall, thick trees. You feel like you're in central Florida more than a neighborhood of Tampa. So we pull up to the shopping center, pretty average Florida things - a Suntrust, a McDonald's, a Publix - and then we see a line of interesting places including the Surf Shack. As you walk in, it feels more like a place that should be in City Walk or Downtown Disney, but no, its smack dab in the middle of Westchase. Take a while to look over the three menus - daily specials, drink specials, and the regular fare. Took us a while, but we decided to splurge and get: -Pork Sliders: 3 sliders full of pulled pork, fried onion strings and slaw. These weren't too bad, but you had to get a bite with pork and onion for it to really impress. -Longboard fish tacos: lightly fried, make sure you balance out the chipotle sour cream or you'll get bites of bland and bites of WHOA! -Tiger Shrimp Tacos: again, very lightly fried (like the breading could just fall off) and again, make sure you get the aioli spread evenly. -Bonzai Beef Tacos: I wanted these because I was debating these and the Mongolian Beef Bowl. Went with the Tacos and they were the best of the three. Slightly fried meat, great veggies and the sauce is what makes it. HERE ARE THE BIG NOTES: All entrees come with a side of slaw. The slaw sucks. For $0.99 you can switch it out for anything. GET THE MAC & CHEESE. Honestly some of the best M&C I've ever had. The cheese is thick, creamy and flavorful. If they ever have a special on Lobster Mac & Cheese, I'll be there. While waiting for your food, make sure to look around and take in the ambiance that really makes this place. They have a surf video playing along one wall. Behind the bar is this great water tank with constantly flowing water. And above you are a bunch of different surf boards. This was a nice place to go, but considering their Taco Thursday special - $2 Tacos - I think I might throw together a UYE to this place to really splurge. read more

We stopped in at Surf Shack for dinner on Friday and had an average experience. The service was pretty disappointing. Our server didn't seem to have much knowledge of the menu and could not provide any real recommendations. The delivery of our food took far too long and I had to flag down other servers to get water, napkins, etc. It seemed like the servers were making drinks for the tables they were serving and possibly for folks sitting at the bar. This lowered the level of attention (next to none) she was at to provide to our table. I ordered a margarita which was very disappointing (way too sweet), but followed it up with a "Plant City Mule" which redeemed my drink selection. Creative, strong, and tasty. The chips are good (if you like seasonings) and the salsa was great. Guacamole was full of avocado (yum), but was lacking some zing. When we finally got our meals, there were mixed reviews. I got two tacos (shrimp and yellowfin). They were OK, but the temperature of the dish felt very off. Both tacos were cold (not sure if they were meant to be that way or if they were sitting), but they were placed on a hot plate. It was very odd. My dinner date got the veggie wrap, which really should have been called a veggie burrito because it was warm and huge. This entree was the best of the table. The citrus rice and vegetable blend were really great. There were a few option for vegetarians, but would love to see a veggie taco too. We may try again and come back for veggie wraps. Suggest providing the staff with some additional menu and service training and try speeding up the kitchen a bit. Two tacos shouldn't take 40 mins. read more

Came to Surf Shack tonight for first time since COVID.19. Only 10 people in the place and the service was awful. Totally shocked as in this time of social distancing there is a guy vaping in the restaurant. Yes vaping inside. This place used to be good but now very disappointing. read more

Excellent longboat fish tacos if you like mild fish. The tuna poke toco is excellent if you like them spicy read more

Surf Shack - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Sat here for 15mins.. bartender came over very bothered he had to help me.. asked for drink and a menu.. he just bout dropped menu and walked away.. there were 12... yes I counted 12 people here.. (I'm writing while waiting for him which has been 10mins now after he walked away to cash me out so I can leave)... then he just meh me like ok what ever... not coming back here that's for sure.. read more

Use to go to Surf Shack pretty regularly and have tried everything from their tacos to their burgers and Mac and cheese entree. Every time I have gone into the establishment it has been great, service, food, the whole 9. A few weeks ago I took a chance and ordered Uber Eats to be delivered at work. I ordered the Lobster bites (my fav) the loaded queso and the bbq burger (can't remember the name). Well it was awful. Everything. The lobster bites were SO SALTY that I couldn't eat them and had to toss them, I was sent the wrong queso (it was the plain and not loaded) and it was so oily I wouldn't even eat it because I could just picture myself spending the rest of my shift on the toilet and I was sent the completely wrong burger. I contacted Uber and they said because it was my whole meal, they would have to reach out to the restaurant about a refund. Ok, fine. I took pictures of everything proving it was the wrong burger and the queso looked plain inedible but the restaurant replied "sorry nothing we will do". The only reason I haven't been in the restaurant lately is because my friends schedule changed that I went with all the time but seriously?! Unsure if I will be back. Definitely won't order Uber eats from them! read more

The all you can eat crab legs special is disappointing if you like the claw meat! I was given chopsticks and when I asked what that was for I was told they didn't have any of the "tiny" forks but maybe I could push the meat out with the chopsticks! When the crab legs arrived, I asked for a seafood cracker. I was told they were out but would check for one when it became available. AYCE Crab Legs is the Saturday special. How could you be out of the utensils necessary to eat them with? While I do enjoy the claws, I was more concerned about the waste. The table next to me obviously had a better server that snagged a seafood cracker for his guest I asked to speak to a manager and expressed my concerns to her about the food waste. You can see by the picture of how many claws that I was unable to open or eat. She could not have cared less. There is a Publux within walking distance that they could've webought crackers for their guest and saved on food waste and made a customer happy read more

Surf Shack - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Decided to try this place out as a friend from out of town came to visit and wanted crab legs and we were off to a great start the server was very friendly and dips were great. Then the entire half bottom of the basket of chips we were eating were all crushed so we asked for more assuming we just got the bottom of the batch and the server gave us more but just covered up the previous crushed bits with a few new ones scattered on top. Not that big of a deal but still a bit annoying. I ordered a chicken sandwich and when I tell you I couldn't even cut the piece of chicken, I couldn't. It was so overcooked it was harder than any piece of chicken I've come across and I decided I just couldn't eat it because it grossed me out. I ate my side of French fries. A few minutes later the server took away my plate and it was VERY obvious I had not eaten my meal but I hate complaining so I didn't say anything. My friend didn't get her other side promised with her meal per the menu either... Five minutes go by and a bug is crawling across the table so I smashed it with my cup but I will not return. Very disappointed.. Go to Mother's next door, way better food every time, guaranteed!! read more

One of her favorite go to places! Excellent food And Great drinks. Bartenders are great especially Dana she is our favorite! Highly recommend taco night on Thursdays, that is our favorite. read more

I have made many stops here and has always got great service. Today I am having awesome time with my bartender Jessica! She is hilarious and makes fantastic drinks. I really enjoy the great happy hour and free chips. Really great deal for the Westchase area. The food is priced for budget minded Westchase peeps . If I am stopping in often it is a good deal. read more

Great drinks good gourmet tacos delicious for friends family dining and they serve GUMBO by the bowl & cup!!! Being from Nola it's hard to find a good Gumbo and this little place has something for everyone!! I'll be back! read more

Surf Shack - Pomegranate margaritas chips salsa and great tunes! Bringing friends back here! Delicious!! - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This.place.rocks! It opened to the public on Friday, Dec 2nd and as of yesterday, Dec 6th, my boyfriend and I have been there 3 times. He gets the chicken burritos "shack style" which means cheese and salsa added on top. He says that it should be mandatory that they serve it that way because of how good it is. I've gotten the Veggy Bowl twice now. It's enough food for 2 meals, and oh-so-delicious. And for only $7.95 you can't beat it. I also got the seafood stack which was awesome, but I probably wouldn't get again because of the deep fried tortillas. But the seafood was so fresh so don't pass it up if you like that sort of thing. Same goes for the Volcano Shrimp appetizer.... ya just gotta try it and see how good it is. The chefs here are culinary masters! Now that I've raved about the food, I gotta tell you about the staff. They are just about as nice as it gets. Our first visit we had Parissa (I think I'm spelling that right), and she was very attentive and had a great personality. She had a smile on her face the entire time, and definitely made us enjoy our visit. Considering we've eaten there every other day since opening, I think it's safe to say I highly recommend this place. I think you will find that it will soon turn into your second home as well. Can't wait til my next visit...tomorrow =) read more

Their chips and salsa that they give you when you sit down are not good, but their appetizers and meals are. I mainly love their taco deal days, but I haven't been here in a few months so I'm not 100% sure how the current quality is. read more

Great little find on an afternoon out in Tampa thanks to Yelp. We had Tyler as our server and he is adorable and super attentive. Get the buffalo chicken egg rolls and thank me later! Fried ice cream is super yum as well. In a strip center, which in Florida is always a good thing. read more

Surf Shack - We had Tyler as as a server and he was great and we never needed for anything. Get the buffalo egg rolls you won't regret it! - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I'm marking this down as a great find and a new go to spot. The food and drinks we excellent! The bartender was friendly and pretty darn witty. Cool vibe and great people there. read more

This is the type of place that Westchase has been missing. Finally getting away from the local norm, the owners of Stonechase have a great concept here. I wouldn't start using words like dude or hang ten (whoops I did it) but it is a seafood concept restaurant that has great fish tacos, and yes they even have a great burger. Its new and exciting and they have been really explorative as far as flavors and types of fare so you really can't go wrong. They opened up the first of December so they have pretty much worked all of the bugs out and they have even added a canopy for the outdoor area. If you are looking for a nice place to have happy hour then you have found a great one, full bar, micro brews and hand held foods make the "High Tide" visit worth the trip. Kowabunga Dude! (Ok sorry again). read more

Surf Shack - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Cool atmosphere. I like the fact that the menu seems to fit the decor (some lighter fare, tacos and a kind of California cuisine) and the prices are also in tune with what you get. Try: The rice bowls. Pass on: The guacamole. Way too overseasoned for a dish that should let simple flavors shine. read more

Surf Shack is sort of a hidden local gem. My favorite part about this place is $2 Taco Thursdays, every taco is $2 and they are very good (my favorite is the Bonzai Beef!). Their salsa is one of my favorites I've had, although their chips could be a little more fresh. I loooove their pineapple mint tea and they also have lots of cocktails/margaritas/sangrias to choose from. They always switch up their specials which makes it interesting. The atmosphere is awesome! Surf boards hung to the ceiling, Jack Johnson music in the background and surf videos playing on a huge projector you really feel like you are at the beach! read more

Surf Shack - Fun atmosphere! - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Great food, Great Drinks, Great Atmosphere...The Surf Shack had it all. I really enjoyed the atmosphere of this place. It really reminded me of my favorite Jersey Shore spot, " Surf Taco" but the food was even better! Judging by the other Yelp reviews, I should have tried the Tacos but went with the Steak Burrito instead. It was delicious! The perfect size for my appetite. A good draft beer selection is always a plus in my book and their other drinks looked delicious as well. I guess I have plenty of excuses to come back! read more

Decided to check this place out and it was pretty good. I had a very strong Margaritas, a surf 'n turf taco, with a Blackened Mahi taco, which were alright. They could have been hotter, temmpature-wise and I didn't like the metal serving rack, the tacos came on. I am going to go again when they have Taco Thursdays and are cheaper, and I can try a greater variety. The place drew a decent size crowd for Friday night and it was not overly loud. Their happy hour was good, and their chips are tasty, especially when you get one with spice on it. Thus place would be stellar if it was by the water, since the outdoor seating is perfect for that. The service left a lot to be desired and I HATE it when someone other than my server brings my order to my table, it just feel cheap and non-personalized. This is an uppity area, so be prepared for snobby women and lots of kids and familes. read more

Horrible service and cold food!!! The waitress took forever to bring out drinks and the place was completely empty. She was not attentive and did not bring us chips with salsa. We had to ask another waiter and he said that is the busser's job not theirs ! Seriously ?! That is the waitress job not the busser.. We waited over 30 minutes for fajitas and three tacos meanwhile all the waiters were taking shots at the bar. When our food came out it was cold and the steak fajita meat was a slab of a meat not cut up like fajitas. Our waitress did not bring plates when we told her we were sharing and I had to remind her, not shocking at all! She said the corn tortillas were dropped on the floor and they had to reheat new ones. When the tortillas were brought out they were cold. We had to tell her to rehear them. My husband's tacos were cold, shrimp over cooked, and he was served cold/ grizzled meat! We told her to reheat the tacos and when she returned with the tacos it looked like the shrimp and pork had been all mixed together and served on cold tortillas!! We told our waitress due to our bad experienced we were leaving and we paid for our 3 drinks which we didn't finish ! We didn't even get a manger to discuss this situation. I cannot recall our waitress name, but she had brown hair and two tattoos on both of her shoulders. The food from Wendy's is way hotter than this crap! It really shows the staff does not want to be there ! Hire people who want to work and do a good job. I wish I could give this place a negative star, because they don't deserve a one star. We will not be returning. read more

Just checked out Taco Thursday yesterday, we usually go for dinner on the weekend or get the Monday night deal sometimes and I was disappointed with the tacos. I had the pacific pork and pipeline fish and I can't really recommend either one of them. Looking at the other reviews, this may have just been a one-off thing. In the past with the Monday night sliders deal I've gotten the shrimp sliders which are ABSURDLY good. Can't recommend them enough. The burgers and sunburn steak burrito are also great. So while I can't personally recommend the tacos, I say check out pretty much anything else on the menu. Service is always friendly and quick, and we've never encountered a long wait even on busy nights. Even apart from the specials, the price is right for the quality as well. Overall, it's a solid four star restaurant and one our go-to places in the neighborhood. read more

Good selection of foods one menu. jerk chicken taco pretty good. On the other hand the shrimp sliders not so great. Buffalo egg rolls very yummy! Service not the best seems like young teenagers are going around taking orders. read more

This review is solely based on the food, not the ambiance, or the service. The menu states that the tacos are gourmet, they are anything but. The menu states that "Nobody does tacos like Surf Shack," well lets hope so, because the tacos are horrible. The buffalo chicken taco was so salty I couldn't even eat it. The Mahi taco was flavorless. I do not recommend getting the tacos here. read more

Surf Shack - Mahi and Buffalo Chicken Tacos - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

First time here and I would never come back. Bartender was terrible with a horrible attitude. Definitely do not recommend.

I just had Surf Shack for the first time and the food was extremely delicious. I went with the tacos. I had a cod, filet mignon. And a tuna taco. They were very tasty and plentiful. The service was just ok. They forgot to give me complimentary chips and salsa and the girl to the left and the guy to the right at wrong orders. Other than that, everything else was fine. I also love the Caribbean ambiance there read more

Love this place! They offer great variety and are fresh. Especially love the option for lettuce wraps. Most taco spots don't offer this option. My local go to. read more

Great food, great staff and dope all you can eat crab that is REALLY all you can eat... I started to get full but I couldn't not get more because it came out too fast and hot! Also, Tank is definitely one of the better Bartenders in the area! Great personality and top notch drinks... top five bartender in the TB area #facts... and hella beautiful women on the staff makes it a great place to eat read more

Love it ! A fun place with specially prepared tacos! Such a deal on Thursday's taco night. Delicious and only $20 for two each w a glass of wine! read more

Outdoor seating, good service, great tacos, 1/2 price on all drinks during happy hour. Kenzie was great. Pet friendly A happy outdoor place read more

My fiancé and I love Surf Shack, especially Taco Thursday! It has become our weekly "date night." The server Dana is awesome, friendly, remembered our names by the second visit and our drinks too! A great casual neighborhood restaurant with good food and great specials! read more

This place is great! I've been twice now on taco Thursday (where all tacos are $2 each) and the service and food were always great. The location really does an amazing job of making themselves stand out in a strip mall and making you feel like you're at a stand alone restaurant. I've had several of their tacos, my favorites were the bangin' shrimp and the filet mignon tacos. They're both phenomenal! Also, the free chips and salsa they bring at the beginning is as fresh as it gets. You can even taste the fresh cilantro in the salse, wonderful! I've also had their raspberry lemonade (which came with free refills) and it was amazing! I let my friend try it and she immediately regret ordering her beer haha. I would definitely come here again and again!! Great local gem of a restaurant! read more

Good service, good location, good food. They are doing everything that they can to stay alive during this COVID-19 thing. Try the Fish and chips, as good as you can get. read more

Wow, Surf Shacks really slipping. Have been there a few times over the years and it's just steadily got worse. Tried their taco Thursday and while the price was great, you do in fact get what you pay for. Ordered three tacos, and could only get through half of one. Meat not fully cooked, chicken not fully cooked, and fish looked as if it was fried in the same oil as onion rings. I should have sent it back but i was pressed for time and chalked it up to a cheap loss. Some times you just got to write it off. You can feel the slow march of steady decline. Maybe time for a refresh, reboot, and new idea for this location. Better yet, bring in a Rubios! read more

First visit, sat at the bar, enjoyed a delicious Watermelon Coconut Margarita and a Frozen Cucumber Mint Mojito. Both were very refreshing on a hot summer day. We ordered Cod Fish and Chips which were outstanding and also ordered soft tacos which were very good. Tacos are ordered with any filling, 3.50 each. There's a great variety from which to choose, all are quite unique and flavorful. I had three, very filling. The only reason I'm not giving them a 5 is because the food is just a bit spicy....i.e, Cole slaw and salsa. Overall, very, very good experience. read more

Surf Shack - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This place has the best tacos! That pork belly one is my addiction. All of the staff are super friendly as well! Last time I ate there with a friend, our server was a young lady named Ile (had to check the receipt for that one). She was very friendly and humorous. Great food and great service! read more

Dana was awesome and nice. She was so sweet and very helpful. Her service was fantastic!!!!!!!! The food was amazing and everything came out pretty quickly. Highly recommend this place. I brought my boyfriend here once and EVERY TIME he comes back to town he's always excited to come eat here lol. My favorite is the bangin shrimp taco read more