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    Surf's Up - Mount Prospect

    4.5 (131 reviews)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Today's special with Turkey greens and grits!
    Karen C.

    Quick stop to Surf's Up for chicken, greens and grits! Hot and freshly prepared. Located in Randhurst Mall next to the AMC Movie Theatre and Altea Viet Coffee & Tea and near Costco and Home Depot. Staff was friendly and helpful with menu. Lots of seafood and chicken choices. Cool costal decor with inside table & bar seating as well as outside seating (semi-private with the evergreen trees and large tree covering area. It did not disappoint! Thank you!!!

    Wings where huge
    Annie A.

    Food was amazing!! Staff friendly!!! Great place to eat!! The wings are huge the crab legs and shrimp. Dinner was amazing. Very good hush puppies great free green fried tomatoes.

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    Cristel M.

    My friend and I both ordered po' boy sandwiches -- she had fried shrimp and I had grilled tilapia. We were both a little underwhelmed by the sandwiches -- they were fine, just didn't have much flavor. They came with enormous sides of fries that were pretty good, but my favorite part of our meal was the side of hush puppies we shared. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I didn't realize how tiny the place is until I ate in there. There are just two tables, and then some stools around countertops that face the windows. Both tables were occupied, so we sat at the counter. Not my preferred location, but it worked out OK. A big perk is that I'd purchased a $15 for $30 Local Flavor deal, so we saved $15 on our bill. Overall, I might try another dish here sometime if I had another coupon/incentive, but I'd be most likely to stop in for an order of hush puppies to go.

    Po Boy
    Mark Y.

    Small, clean, new looking building. The lady at the counter provided friendly southern hospitality. Good selection of menu items, and the prices are good as long it's high quality food. I had a grilled catfish po' boy. The fish was good but the ratio of fish to condiments is way off. It was served on a good toasted brioche bun. If I were along the Gulf Coast this would be just average. Considering I'm a long long way from the coast it's not bad. The friendly service raised it to four stars.

    Shrimp Po'Boy
    Stacy H.

    came across this place on google maps and decided to check it out! you order at the register and then they bring the food to you. i got the shrimp po boy with fried shrimp (grilled is the other option) and my husband got the fish and chips. i liked my po boy a lot! good amount of shrimp. the fries were also good and not soggy. i sampled my husband's and his was also good. not the best fish and chips i've had but it satisfies the craving! after we were done, we cleaned up and were on our way. the staff also seem very friendly. we'll be back for the next time we want seafood!

    Ira M.

    Fabulous food and great service. Please try this restaurant. You'll definitely love it. #iraeats #iraeats.

    Crab Leg & Shrimp Combo
    Oliver Y.

    Flocked over here after many great reviews. Visited here on a Monday night, weather was perfect, sat out on the patio (car and people watched!) Didn't know what to get so got 2 mains: Crab Legs & Shrimp Combo (grilled shrimps). Time to get dirty! Glad I had no on-lookers while I ate, it was GOOD! I added some hot sauce to my butter draw, man o good! THA Bomb Sandwich, That lobster tail meat, o o o! Grilled big Cajun style shrimps were good too! I had a overload on shrimps, got it in both of my meals, I was stuffed!! Recommend: Order the Crab Leg dinner and THA Bomb sandwich so you're not overwhelmed with SHRIMPS! Or just order 1 main :) Food took about 15 minutes to cook up but time flew as the parking provided great entertainment. Even though we sat outside, follow-up service was on point! Note: I was caught digging in my food, butter dipping, shells flying, as customers were walking in :) Coming back.....

    Tikku G.

    A fun and casual restaurant for a quick bite. My favorite dish was the fish n chips; the batter on the fish was light and flavorful. We also really enjoyed the shrimp as they were cooked perfectly. I believe it is a family owned business and they were lovely to talk to. Definitely recommend!

    Fried Catfish, Grilled Shrimp, Dinner Roll (2 Fish Combo)
    Frank L.

    5 stars for Surf's Up - Mount Prospect. This location blows the Lockport location away. The food is excellent and is made to order so it's always fresh, but expect a 10-15 minute wait for your food. I recommend the 2 fish combo - you can either have it grilled or fried, the catfish was my favorite by far. The sides are decent sized portions. It's nice and quiet in the restaurant if you're dining in, the employees are very friendly, I'd recommend stopping in if you're in the mood for some seafood.

    Nick P.

    This location is not only for take out but you can also dine in. They have a good amount of seating. Since it's next door to AMC, you can park in the same lot. However, if you go at night for dinner, be prepared to drive around looking for closer spots. It didn't take long for the food to come out. I ordered Tha Bomb and chose my lobster tail and shrimp grilled. It came on a garlic brioche bun. The house made Surf Sauce was very tasty. No complaints about the grilled lobster nor the grilled shrimp, they were cooked beautifully. French fries were delicious, nice seasoning that wasn't overly salty. I had a taste of the dirty rice and I found it bland like they forgot to season it. Prices are typical for seafood in this State. Service was decent.

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    The food is amazing. I have the lobster and shrimp Poboy. The service was great too. I can't wait to go again and try the hush puppies!

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    been here multiple times, the food and service is always 10/10. amazing flavor and the staff is kind and welcoming. definitely recommend!

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    Food was delicious. Fresh cooked so did take a little longer but worth it. I wish there was more indoor seating available.

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    Friendly service...that alone would make you want to return. Decent price and good food on top makes it a spot worthy of review.

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    The grilled fish was amazing. Done to perfection. Super fast delivery. Loved ordering with you guys.

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    Food was soooo good! Portions were big. Very friendly staff. Be prepared to wait as everything is made fresh but it's worth it!

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    Great seafood! Highly recommend the lobster PO'boy. Awesome fries and hush puppies too. Friendly service, great atmosphere

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    I recommend this place for seafood the price is right and u get a lot of food . I will definitely go back .

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    Great place for fish tacos. Food and service is great. People who work there are very kind.

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    Great shrimp IMHO. Had the grilled and tried the shrimp po boy too, with fried. Both great. Loved the cane sugar pop selection too!

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    Delightful staff, fresh made-to-order seafood, chicken wings are excellent, portions are HUGE! Loved it!

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