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Surfer Sands

4.5 (152 reviews)
Closed • 10:30 am - 4:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Kristen A.

It's so hard to find vegetarian food to go so I decided to hit this place up and see what was yummy. I'll give them that it was a busy Friday afternoon, but the staff wasn't super friendly or helpful. I asked if all the sandwiches were warm and was told yes, requested one and she all but snapped at me "that one isn't warm" um, ok then.... I opted for the veggie cheesesteak, seemed like a safe bet. It was ok. The bred was very soft, but also super dry. Like without the veggies you couldn't really eat it dry. Veggies were ok, throughly cooked but almost to the point of being mush. I guess that's better than way under. There wasn't much cheese and it was a cheesesteak so that was odd. But it was just about $10, and the portion was large so they get points for that. Very basic sodas in cans for drinks and no sides from what I could tell. The place wasn't super clean, which could be expected from a roadside food stand like this, but they definitely could have done more. And their restrooms weren't working, which I found odd. There are better food trucks in town, so I probably won't venture here again. But he definitely had worse, so there's that.

"Banana" cheesesteak
Justin S.

Great food! As someone who grew up eating some of the best cheesesteaks out there, in New Jersey, I can say that this was a pretty good spot. The "banana" cheesesteak with its banana peppers, was really really good; and that horseradish sauce hit the spot. The only real feedback I had was that the sandwich was a little too bread, but I did love how they seared the top of the sandwich as well.

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Bobby R.

Consistently great food over many years with decent staff and great prices. They bring it straight to your car. One of the best places to get consistently great food.

Malibu sandwich and cup of clam chowder
Joanna B.

This place is a great staple in Long Beach. Hours are reliable and they take credit cards! The clam chowder is different than most- peppery and savory. My mom said it's the best she's had in a long time. Lots of vegetarian choices, both hot and cold. They also have great smoothies and their bread is baked fresh each day. Definitely give this place a try and enjoy your food outside or take it for a picnic!

Chantel H.

Crasins, pineapple, apples, and cashews in a sandwich? I'm honestly not sure why this works, but it does. We love a good vegetarian menu moment and happened upon this gem after visiting Cape Disappointment. No disappointments here! I'm vegetarian and I ordered the Goofy Foot with jalapeños and it almost knocked my socks right off. My friend got the Big Kahuna with jalapeños as it was recommended by another reviewer! :) We were both super happy with our choices and agreed we'd likely be here 4 times a week if we lived in the area!

Closed.
Leigh H.

Showed up on a Monday afternoon, internet search said the place was open but it was closed IRL. Maybe seasonal hours. I'm sure the food is good, I really was excited to try this place. Maybe try calling before you drive all the way there and see a sign posted in the window that it's closed. Small town adventures and life lessons in food planning and having some grace with everyone is what I enjoyed from Surfer Sands.

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Jessica B.

Warm delicious Sandwiches with great choices. A new favorite! On main strip so easy in & out

The chicken sandwich cut in half so you could see the insides. Very delicious.
Bob 5.

Quite delicious very tasty at a good value for your buck. I definitely go back and try something else next time I'm up that way.

Big Kahuna extra cheese + Pepper Steak

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Thanks Brenden. Happy to hear you both enjoyed your meal.

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Great on the go Big Kahuna with friendly staff. Stopped passing through on a road trip. Messy though so get napkins!!!

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Thanks Ben. Stop and see us again soon!

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From outta town, went based off the reviews, writing one because it was that good! (also the owner was so nice and kind).

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8 years ago

Very good sandwiches. Fast, friendly service. Plenty of outdoor seating. Love the traditional Cheesesteak!

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Thank You. Glad you enjoyed your visit.

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This has changed ownership and the prices are now much higher. Good quality, but almost double the price.

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Good hot sandwich. Not the best we've had, but would return. Hubby really enjoyed his.

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Thanks Terry! Glad you guys liked the special.

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The cheese steak is just about the best This is definately a place you have got to stop at. Yummy yummy

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9 years ago

Amazing smoothies, nice atmosphere, and definitely great food! Would highly recommend stoping here. Friendly staff and good prices.

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Fantastic. Grab some fresh cheesesteaks or other sandwiches & head to the beach. Can't wait to go back for more.

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The Cove Restaurant

4.1
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1.9 mi
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The Cove is arguably the best restaurant in Long Beach. It's part of the golf course and doesn't…read morehave a ton of seating, but you can easily make a reservation online. Service is friendly, the menu is varied, they have a good kids menu, and the food is fresh and delicious. All four of us loved what we got tonight. My favorite was probably the BLTTA sandwich, but the sweet potato fries with honey mustard for dipping is TOP TIER. Our server was Cara, and she was sweet and offered great suggestions and she told us about some upcoming holiday events they were having which we will likely attend. Our bill at the end was very reasonable. The Cove will be our go-to from now on!

Stopped in for lunch on a Sunday around 1pm. Restaurant wasn't too busy and we were seated right…read moreaway. Service was friendly, accommodating and helpful. We chose to sit on the back patio overlooking the golf course. The patio is covered and has about 6-8 tables. Love all their beautiful flowers surrounding the building! The menu has a nice variety of options for both food and drinks. We ended up ordering the BLTTA sandwich with house made chips, the reuben sandwich with sweet potato waffle fries and one of their daily specials, brisket with macaroni and cheese. The food was fresh and delicious! Everything was cooked perfectly and we all finished our food. No leftovers. We especially loved the sweet potato waffle fries; crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. The turkey on the BLTTA was not lunch meat, it was fresh turkey breast. So yummy! Overall a wonderful experience. We will definitely be back to try some of their other menu items. Highly recommend.

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Inside seating area
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Salmon for the dog
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Drop Anchor Seafood & Grill

Drop Anchor Seafood & Grill

4.3
(266 reviews)
0.1 mi
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Food: Got the half order of crab, with a cup of chowder & baked potato. Crab was sautéed in garlic,…read moreherbs, & butter. So delicious. Chowder was creamy and buttery, clams were perfect. Baked potato came with a giant dollop of sour cream, which I loved. For dessert, had the peanut butter pie, which was perfect to share for two. Watermelon lemonade was topped off with two little watermelon candies, so cute. Service: Very kind staff. Waitress was amazing and helped us decide dessert. Servers helped fill water and were quick to finish up our bill as our waitress was serving others. Smiles from everyone. Ambiance: Great music taste! Indie folk playlist for sure. Sat at a window table with the sun just peaking through. Adorable ocean theme, star fish on the windows were a nice touch. Went here to celebrate my birthday with my best friend and it was a great experience. Will 100% come back the next time I need a seafood fix.

I cannot even rate this based off of food because I didn't even eat anything. The service in this…read moreplace was just horrible. As soon as I walked in I got a dirty look from the hostess (blonde young lady). She then asked me "what" and I stated 4 and a highchair and then she said "oh you are eating in here?" looks around and says it's about a 20 minute wait. Obviously if I walked into the restaurant I want to eat here, anyways I said okay and then instead of writing anything down she lets someone else get put down and then walks away. This other lady then comes up and asks if we were the 4 that was just written down and she just nodded her head no. That lady (brunette with glasses) then asks how many and says it'll be about a 30 minute wait. I said okay. As I was just sitting there waiting the blonde just kept looking over and staring and giving dirty looks. Other people came in after and I heard her tell them it'll be a 20 minute wait and she got their name. Not once was I asked for the name of my party, not once did I even get a smile. I came to this place expecting good food and I left hungry and disappointed. Never in my life have I felt so judged. Would not recommend to anyone because no one should ever feel uncomfortable in a restaurant they are about to eat in. *edited to add I waited there for over 15 minutes before I left because I could not be around the hostility anymore.

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Surfer Sands - sandwiches - Updated June 2026

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