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    Surf's Up Grill and Bar

    3.7 (291 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    SURF'S UP GRILL AND BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Touristy
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Fried shrimp platter
    Nashay W.

    Stopped by when visiting town for the first time. Parking was free and our server was attentive. We were able to sit outside and see the beach, listen to the sounds of the waves hitting, and see birds flying. It was a breathtaking view and I could sit there for a while enjoying the sights. I ordered fried shrimp with fries and both were good. I had a great portion of shrimp but it cost $19 for that and not sure if that is cheap or costly for the area. When I compare the price to where I am from, it seems expensive but it was good and I do not regret ordering it. I also ordered the Pier Pressure drink which was a very good refreshing adult beverage.

    Cindy G.

    Came here on a Saturday night in November and it was quiet. A few customers at the bar. Staff was accommodating when we asked to have our football team game shown on one of the TV screens. Restaurant is right on the pier. Large parking lot. Our server was attentive. She was also busy sweeping the floor. I ordered the house salad and added grilled shrimp. The shrimp was prepared well. Prices seemed high for the casual ambiance.

    Scott H.

    I have visited Emerald Isle yearly for the past five or six years now and eating out at Surf's Up is typically the highlight of our eating out adventures. This year we visited as a party of three and were seated quickly. Looking at the signature drinks menu, my eyes quickly went to the "Purple Drank" offering. Tart with a hint of sweetness of the grape vodka; it was delicious! My wife got the grilled chicken bowl and was delighted. It was so good, she was upset having left the leftovers on the table and forgot to take them!! I got the Backyard Chicken, which was juicy and smokey! My brother got the grilled salmon over a bed of Jasmin rice and vegetables. He commented that it was the best salmon he's ever tasted. You simply cannot go wrong with this place. It continues to be one of the best dining experiences we have every year 5 years running.

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    Michael M.

    You come here for the views and access to the beach, the parking seems to have a fee during tourist seasons but was free when we were there. Staff was friendly and attentive and our orders came out fast. I had the nachos which were good but very mild. The ground beef was either not seasoned or very lightly and had the color of just plain ground beef. Yet it was still very good. I like medium heat so I added the hot sauce and that was fine for me. I also ordered the roasted corn. My wife had fish, it was lightly battered and she seemed to enjoy it. After lunch we walked on the beach for a few hours which is why we were there. It seems there are some regulars there as there were several groups chatting on the outside bar and inside as well.

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    Jill M.

    A pod of Dolphin swam by outside our window. How can it not get 5 stars?! Service wasn't five star. Our server was AWOL once we got our food and drinks. Good bloody Mary's. Don't fear the tuna nachos as it's actually a great combination. Beachfront! In January ample free parking. It's got lots of windows, summertime colors, bright space!

    Jeff U.

    Food was good Healthy portion of shrimp and fries Salad was interesting but still good The frozen drinks were very loose in consistency but, but tasted good The machines must not have had time to freeze them Better Very busy Ambiance was a surf shop so it was great Parking was free under two hours and since we spent more than $15 We'd go back

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    Brian P.

    Nice view and good beach bar. Food is good and be achy. Drinks are strong but not the best crafted. If you are looking for a quick bite with a strong drink, I'd come here. If you are looking for a well done cocktail. My experience was, don't visit this bat. I got the Smokey tots. Not listed as a gluten free option but I switched them out with fries instead of tots. Yummy sloppy dish.

    Aimee N.

    I stopped for dinner and ordered 1/2 pound peel and eat shrimp, broccoli, and a side salad. The ranch for the salad was really good. Shrimp were also really good. I sat outside and it was a beautiful view. Server was really nice and I enjoyed my time here.

    Great ocean view from the dining room on Christmas Eve!

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    Beware, they are too busy on a Monday night to take a take-out order! Ridiculous! I wish them luck during the next pandemic!

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    Always pretty consistent. The bbq tatertots area must have. We split a sesame bowl with shrimp..very good.

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    Amazing food! very quick service! the atmosphere is also really cool like above the bar it's like an aquarium!

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    Heard about this place and been trying to get here. Finally, found some friends to join me. We sat…read moreoutside because the weather was perfect and they had a live two piece band. Waitress was very sweet and running her tush off. We got there about 6pm on a Friday night and before we left it was hopping. The food was very good. I had Southwestern Eggrolls and will not have to drive to Jville anymore when I get that craving. The only difference was it came with a chipotle ranch instead of an avocado ranch. My friend had a salad (good size) along with the the Dirty Chicken. She felt like it had a "kick" to it but I tried a bit and didn't think so. She could not eat it all. Nice size serving. She also shared the mozzarella sticks. I didn't try them but she said they were good. They looked like the frozen kind out of the box, so not for me. My other friend had the smash burger that we thought were sliders, but are not. It is a hamburger with two 3oz patties with the fixins. My friend enjoyed it and I believe it came with fries. She also tried the Zucchini fries and ate them all. I personally was not crazy about them but to each his own. A two piece band was playing and they were very good. Oh, I found out just before we left that they carry Bud Zero. Nice surprise. Sitting outdoors was perfect. They put a little fly spinner on your table and no bugs. The bathroom was very clean. Since this appears to be the first post for them I will have to post pictures later. Sept. 20, 2024

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    We've lived in the area for about 6 years. Eat out fairly often. This restaurant by far has been…read morethe most consistent in the quality of the food, which is the best of all the restaurants in the topsail area. It is not fine dining and has the sports bar vibe. It is a relatively small place and I recommend going on non peak hours in season. If you are into oysters, they have a great selection of both local and regional on the half shell. If you prefer cooked, chargrilled or steamed is a good choice. While the menu has a great selection of seafood, the chalkboard specials features extremely fresh local catches which change daily. While there are several restaurants in and around the topsail area this is the only one where I have never been disappointed. If you go at peak hours during the vacation season expect to wait but it is worth it. You can't miss with any of the steamed shellfish offerings and if you prefer fried there batter is light and not overpowering. As a sports bar, they have a large selection of tap and bottled beers and a good mixology of liquor options which is only outdone in my opinion by Rick's in Sneads Ferry

    Whenever a restaurant puts "market price" next to an item, I'm worried. But Dear Wife and I were in…read morethe low country and we wanted a low country boil. So that's what we got. I could've asked the price upfront (and usually do) but what the heck... we're on vacation. The server suggested we get a "double" and share it. OK. Sounds good. It came out quick. There was a TON of food for two of us. Shrimp, sausage, potatoes, corn. It didn't have a lot of seasoning also on it, but - no problem - there was a rack with every hot sauce you'd ever need, plus salt, pepper and old bay. We both ate our fill and even left a few potatoes. The bill comes and it's less than $40. It might be the cheapest great meal I've had in a long time. Or maybe it's the "greatest cheap meal" I've had in a long time... I don't know. Bar ambiance, but pleasant enough for families. Mostly high tables. It all seemed very nice.

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    This place is always packed, so we choose elsewhere to go. However, today we decided to stand in…read moreline to see what it's about. It is true that you can't see the menu while in line, but you can go inside and look. Which is not a big deal because while in there, grab a beer from their beer cooler, put one of the koozies on it to keep it cool, and go back and stand in line. You'll pay for it when you order. They also have a server who asks for drink orders from the line (it's much quicker to grab a beer than wait for a mixed drink). We ended up sitting at the bar because two spots opened up. Their mixed drink options are impressive and they are delicious!!! The food is simple while being tasty, filling, and affordable. Onion rings were fried perfectly and not greasy. It is honestly worth the wait. You're on vacation!

    The food was very fresh and you could taste that. It's been a very long time since my tastebuds…read morehave done their seafood dance! The flavors were on point and seasoned. When there is malt vinegar, ketchup, salt, pepper, hot sauce, and the paper towels on a Roll, held down by a fishing weight---yup, I've found my people! Service was amazing! Fast, all questions were answered, and suggestions were given! This place was booming and the ambience gives, "where you can find me after work", daily for great food and drinks! The locals know good food and I was excited to join them today! Can't wait to try other items in the menu!

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