The food is so amazing. I got the chicken and waffles. The chicken was moist and the waffles were fluffy. The restaurant is very clean. The cashier was very welcoming. I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Best chicken I've ever had! The place is clean, the staff is incredibly friendly, and the flavors are out of this world. You've got to try it for yourself! read more

Saw this place on instagram, and had to try it! As soon as I walked in I was greeted by a kind young man behind the counter, who walked me through the entire menus, sizing etc... he was so knowledgeable and patient. The ingredients are fresh as can be, and all the sauces are home made! The food is delicious, and the prices are incredible. We will definitely be going back! Could not recommend it more!! The vibe is very coastal California! Clean and cute! read more

Our first time here but definitely not our last. We had the shrimp tacos with a pineapple freeze. The owner gave us a taste of the crispy chicken as well. All fresh with great flavor. A fabulous find! read more

Great food! Always quick wait time even during busy hours. Cant count on finding a seat if going during lunch, plan on taking to go. Service is fantastic, workers are helpful and friendly. Try it out! read more

Great food, with good sides and sauces. Chicken was fresh with good seasoning. It's nice to see a chicken place open up that's a little different and not Nashville hot chicken. read more

I went there around noon yesterday. The place was packed. I ordered their Crispy Chicken and Spaghetti for a total of $12.50. The service was friendly and quite efficient. I got my order after a 5 minutes wait. Since the place was packed, I took the food home. Both items were excellent. The chicken was flavorable with tasty seasoning. It was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. For me, it was a little salty to eat it alone. So I added some white rice and steamed veggie and made two excellent meal out of it. The spaghetti was very good too with chunks of tomato and wonderful seasoning. All in all, great food at a very reasonable price. read more

I must be odd man out. I assumed the chicken was white meat but every piece I had appeared to be thigh meat which I don't like and it was greasy as if it had been sitting a while. It was hot but seemed old. And I ordered broccoli which was ice cold. I assumed broccoli, unless it was a salad, to be served warm. Who's with me? read more

We went for opening day to support a new local business, and sadly when we got there they were sold out of chicken completely. We still made another small purchase, and I noticed a sweet little card of "blessings" that they had at the front register. I felt so bad for them that they ran out of food soo early on their opening day, but I promised them I would be back. Who doesn't love a good quick chicken place? I was really happy to see their packaging also has sweet little scriptures on it. We need more businesses like this, bringing love and positivity through our faith. We can't wait to come back here! Everyone that was eating the food seemed to love it. Yay for Surf Up Chicken! See you soon, friends! Blessings in abundance over your business! read more

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Best crunchy yummy chicken with a price tag that makes it a weekly (maybe daily) go to!

Great tasting chicken, you can taste the 5 spice in the batter. The service is amazing, you can tell they love there restaurant. They are very caring and passionate about providing great food at an affordable price. The inside of the restaurant is cute with a homie feel. The prices are incredible, $2.30 for spaghetti with meat sauce! Highly recommend coming here. Give it a shot if you're in the area. read more

Surf Up Chicken is a must-try! The chicken was cooked to perfection--crispy, flavorful, and tender. Friendly staff and quick service make it even better! read more

Surf Up Chicken - Fast Food Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Love supporting a new restaurant! Owner and staff are super friendly and the prices are great!! Overall the quality of the food was top notch. Also the portions were really good. Couple suggestions: - take spaghetti off the menu, doesn't really make sense on the menu, keep it simple - the greens under the chicken could maybe use a light sauce or dressing? The green sauce maybe? - the chicken was quality and I liked the breading, however it has a sweet taste to it from the seasoning. Nothing wrong with that, but interesting and different. I thought because it was already a bit sweet, it paired well with the SPICY sauce best. I think the chicken by itself would do better if it had some more spice in the seasoning, but maybe just my preference. In summary, can't beat the prices here and again quality of the food was on point, maybe could use some minor adjustments in the flavor department and keep the menu simple, less is more! I will continue to come here for the quality of food, the friendly staff, and for the affordable price!!! Hard to find these days!!! read more

First time trying this here since it's close to my work. Very small inside, and it got extremely packed with massive to go orders so the table we were at was swarmed with trays going across our head, the drink station was packed and at one point two people were underneath the machine trying to fix it. Probably about 20 people in there and it was really overwhelming. I got a chicken taco and shrimp taco. Both were good. Maybe next time more napkins and some forks, as it gets messy. I know there were napkins on the wall but I couldn't even get to it due to the massive amount of people in there. read more

Not only their crispy popcorn chicken and fries are very delicious but also their 3~4 different dipping sauces are spectacular. In addition, they also have salad with amazing dressing, spaghetti, toast, rice, green as sides to choose. The decoration on the wall is special and the restroom is boutique. The owners and the cashier are so friendly and warm. Highly recommend to go. read more

Surf Up Chicken is a must-try! The chicken is incredibly tender and flavorful, and the prices are great. I had the chicken and waffles, and it was perfect. Staff is kind and service is quick read more

The staff was pleasant and helpful. The chicken and salad were both fresh and wonderful. I absolutely loved their dipping sauces.

Outstanding service! Food was amazing. It was super clean and they had great sauce choices. Will definitely be coming back.

Aside from the tasty chicken, the service is really fast and efficient! Loved the shop vibe and ambiance! read more

Surf Up Chicken - Menu (8/16/24) - Fast Food Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I stopped in to grab takeout lunch. They had just recently opened, so there were a lot of people there, but ordering was painless, and my food came out in less than 5 minutes. I tried some right away to ensure I gave it a fair chance, and it also held up well for a 5 min drive. They did not put the lid on the chicken, which helped avoid it getting soggy. The chicken tastes marinated and seems to be thigh meat. It's flavorful, juicy, and tender with a crispy, tasty coating. It is similar to a japanese karaage, in a good way. It comes on a bed of cabbage, which makes it look like a bigger portion, but it also gives you the option to add some sauce to turn it into a salad. The fries are great, crispy, coated ones, and the portion is solid for $2.30. The sauces are great and free. The green sauce was great as a salad dressing on the cabbage. The price point (as of writing) is very reasonable at $5.50 for chicken and $2.30 for fries. Don't be fooled by the combos. They are exactly the price of all the items included, so there's no discount. Unless they change that, just order what you want and don't feel like you have to get a combo. They mention on their website that they are focused on sustainable packaging, but they still use plastic for chicken lids, sauce cups, and utensils. I'd like to see them using compostable versions of all those so I could compost my entire bag without picking stuff out. The combination of the food quality and current price point makes this a great value, and I'll likely be back. I could see the price increasing in the future, and that might change the value proposition. read more

Love the chicken sandwich! The homemade sauces offered are all house made and delicious. I have tried many of their menu items and all were great. Service was excellent and personable. The place is small but has seating inside and outside- clean. read more

Absolutely amazing food and owners! Very friendly staff, explained the menu clearly and was very helpful with questions and substitutions on our order. Definitely worth eating here! read more

Surf Up Chicken is a great spot for those looking to get a quality meal at agreeable prices. The staff is kind and the service is great. Will definitely visit again. read more

I'll definitely be back, this place is amazing! Some of the best sauces and fried chicken I've ever had. The people are great too, super friendly and you can tell how much they really care about providing the best experience to their customers with both the service and food quality. read more

Great people and customer service, great food and boba, and a friendly fun environment! I can't recommend this place enough and I will be coming again 10/10! read more

Really enjoyable new spot. Chicken is great with lots of sauces to choose from. The employees are always nice and everything is nice and clean. They are still in the beginning stages so go support!! read more

Visited during soft opening. What a great addition to the area. I had combo two and the crispy chicken was delicious. Obvious kinks but as expected for all new businesses. Will definitely come back! read more

This place is so bomb and so happy for it to be in my back yard! I've had both the cheesy chicken and shrimp. Chicken is crispy and flavorful and shrimp is fresh and has a little zest. I don't know what they do to their fries but my goodness they are addicting! Everyone is so polite and quick service. Suitable sitting both indoors and outdoors. Check this place out ASAP! You will not regret it! read more

Delicious food and excellent value! Yum Yum sauce and Zesty sauce were fantastic! We had the chicken and waffles and the cheesy chicken. The meal comes fries, Texas toast and a drink. read more

Good service! A lot of tasty sauces to choose from and the chicken has a very unique taste. I can't quite put my finger on the spice used. My only issue is the chicken is made with dark meat. I'm sure it's awesome if you prefer dark meat over chicken breast. read more

Excellent small business that serves delicious chicken in a friendly, hospitable atmosphere! loved our dinner and the fun!

The service was exceptional, and the food was absolutely delicious. The value for the experience was unbeatable. I highly recommend the Number 1 Combo--it was fantastic! I'm already looking forward to coming back to try the tacos and spaghetti. read more

outstanding service , lots of high energy! tasty food and milk tea with fresh boba !!!

Walked in at 4:00 with a party of 8. No line, excellent service and delicious chicken and shrimp. Would definitely recommend you try out Surf Up Chicken. read more

great chicken! drove all the way from San Marcos because the reviews were so good snd it did not disappoint.

Great food. A great find. Had the chicken sandwich, it was sooo good. Highly recommend this place.

Had an excellent lunch! The food was fresh & flavorful. Service was quick, and the atmosphere was welcoming. Highly recommend for a satisfying meal! read more

The customer service and food was exceptional as well as the prices. I definitely recommend this spot for a quick bite!

Service was quick and friendly. The chicken was really good but those sauces are AMAZING. Definitely a great spot

The owners are really nice. The fried chicken was crispy in the outside. There's also sauces on the side you can get. My favorite one is the jalapeño sauce. It's a little spicy and creamy. There's combo you can get. I got combo number 3 and that includes the fried chicken, rice, greens and a soft drink. The location is kinda hidden within warehouses. There's some indoor and outdoor seatings. I will come back for some fried chicken and their sauces. I heard from the owner the other day that I was there that they might have shrimp in the future. Come over there and find out. read more