Very fresh, delicious seafood! Everything was cooked perfectly. I can't believe I never tried this cozy little out of the way spot. Friendly servers and management. Highly recommended! read more

Surf's Up Restaurant - Fried clams with sweet potato fries and coleslaw - Seafood Near Me - Poquoson, Virginia

I had a great time at Surfs up. Service is great and the owner/manager was awesome. The food that we tried was very good. My fried oysters were perfectly cooked and the corn pudding was delicious. I only regret not leaving room for dessert the banana pudding looked amazing. The decor is good though simple. read more

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More updates. Still 5 stars with new ownership. We are loving the changes here and there. Every visit there is some thing new. A few things to note... New Menu posted from my 1/23/24 visit. Service is fantastic. Everyone has been so polite the owners are always around and visit tables to check on their customers. Back room: They have a back room available for parties. The little bellies menu is right up my alley. They have a grilled PB&J. Love that! You have to try the Mac and cheese, and the BBQ! read more

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yes it was very good and one of the owners came to our table twice to be sure we were enjoying it. Cheese curds were really good as well. I got the oyster po boy lots of small oysters like 13. My friend got the tuben sandwich which was fresh tuna steak mid rare Ruben. Big portions and good food with excellent service read more

Surf's Up Restaurant - Outside view - Seafood Near Me - Poquoson, Virginia

Pleasantly surprised by the friendly service, clean restaurant, beautiful presentation of food, and good tasting meals. Found this place by accident. We enjoyed our time here and will be back. Reasonable prices too. But they charge extra fee for credit cards. read more

Surf's Up Restaurant - Crab Cake Sandwich $18 - Seafood Near Me - Poquoson, Virginia

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I've had a little bit of everything from this place and everything has been good. The dessert are freshly made from scratch. My favorite so far has been cookies and cream pie. The service has always been amazing. read more

This restaurant is close to my home so when it changed ownership recently I decided to give it another try. I've been there twice now, here's what I can tell you... It's a cute place, easy to get to and plenty parking. It's super clean and the folks working are super friendly and helpful. There's a nice size back room that can be reserved for private events with access to a back patio area. On my second visit, it happened to be Tuesday Taco Specials and I'm a fan so I ordered the shrimp tacos. They're served deconstructed which I appreciated. There was plenty to stuff in to 3 good size taco shells... I actually had some left over. They were very good and reasonably priced, I would order this again for sure! My dining partner ordered the pick two with a tuna steak, a crab cake, pickled beets and mac and cheese. He raved about the tuna, said the sides were good and thought the crab cake was fine but said he wouldn't order it again. Worth mentioning are the complimentary hushpuppies. They were really really good. Brought out piping hot ahead of the meal as an appetizer.... they are truly some of the best I've ever had! Also check out the dessert case on your way in, I haven't tried any but they look amazing! I'll be heading back periodically to try new items, you should head in and try out your faves too! read more

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We enjoy lunch here a couple times per month. The owner and staff are very gracious and accommodating. Portions are larger and prices are less than another seafood restaurant nearby. read more

My hubby and I got there an hour before closing and was cheerfully greeted by the lovely Candace. Her service was impeccable! Hubby had their cheeseburger and fries and was pleased with the quality of his meal. The fries were extra crispy as requested. Highly recommend the onion rings! Unfortunately there was an issue with my fried oysters, but once I spoke to owner, Cathy, it was promptly replaced with my choice of house salad with grilled shrimp. The salad was gorgeous and the shrimp perfection! Despite the crowd, we were able to talk and the restaurant was very clean. The servings are generous and I only wish we had room enough for homemade desserts! We will return and I recommend this restaurant. read more

You can skip this place. Although it is clean and friendly, the food wasn't great. The crab cake wasn't home made but pulled from the freezer. The all-you-could eat flounder sounded good but the first piece was in the fryer too long. Second round was better. The house seasoned and sweet potato fries were good. read more

Good Food Reasonable Prices Great Service. The manager personally checked on our table throughout the meal. The to go desserts tasted great later on after we went home. read more

OUTSTANDING, never disappoints. We travel from Smithfield. The meals are the reason but the friendly of staff and owners is a plus as well. Glen M read more

We had lunch today at Surfs Up. It was as good as dinners. The service was terrific and accommodating. The owner Kathy stopped by to talk and make sure everything was ok or did we need something. Members of the group commented on what personalised service it was. All of them plan to go back. I know I will read more

Good and fast service. Food is average, what you expect for fried seafood. My son loves their wings. Quiet and home-like atmosphere.

What a great place! This family owned restaurant has all of the personable touches you want in a small community. Food was extremely hot and fresh. The fried okra is the best I've ever had-crisp, light coating and a spring green color. Shrimp are fried lightly as well. Macaroni is baked and yummy, and the french fries are hand-cut. If you aren't a seafood lover, there are a few other items to choose from. The BBQ was smoked and flavorful. They have hamburgers, grilled chicken and chicken tenders as well. Home made pies too! Charming atmosphere. Will definitely return! read more

Seafood is good service is better at the bar. Location is perfect. Price was moderate. Could thing have been better yes but they were ok

My office mates and I decided on Surf's Up for our lunch get together last week. This was my first time eating here so I had no idea what to expect, but I'm now very sad that I did not know about this place earlier...Oh well, water under the bridge! Time to dive in. First off if like to say that the service (our server) was not only super friendly and fun, but quick to get our orders taken and out to our table. She was quite pleasant but also good at her job... Something that a lot of servers these days could maybe take to heart. The menu was a good selection of surf and turf options, you could choose anything from fried platters to a burger. And for those of us who can't do the fried everyrhing option... There's grilled, baked, blackened as options as well. Seriously, if you leave hungry it's your own fault. I'm a huge fan of blackened tuna bites, and usually a bit skeptical that a place can get it cooked correctly. Surf's up nailed it in spades. Perfectly seasoned (not too salty or heavy handed with the blackened spices), perfectly cooked to a lovely rare-medium rare. This is where most places fail... They usually OVER cook their tuna. Not Surf's Up. It was perfect. So too were the blackened shrimp I ordered. The ONLY negative thing I had for this plave was the side of green beans. They were mushy, lacking in flavor and... well to be honest they looked like they came from a can from the grocery store. It would have bewn nice to have had fresh green beans with bacon, butter, and a little onion....fresh made. THAT my friends would have made thw meal perfect. Finally, theres the hushpuppies .... I usually hate them. Wont touch them.... But for some odd reason I tried these ones. I ate all three... THAT'S how good they were. So basically, this place is an absolute HIT for me. Love the healthy options, love the service, and lord help me .... I love the hushpuppies too A small, but lovely little dive that I will gladly be going back to. Check it out for lunch! If you're a fan of blackened tuna, OR blackened shrimp... You'll love this place as a healthy lunch option. Seating: good for small or large groups Service: excellent (my compliments to the chef too) Cleanliness: very clean Menu: surf and turf Ambiance: casual read more

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This restaurant was great with old owners but was sold. I used to love their flounder. We have been going there for many years. The new owners seemed to change most everything. Baked beans and flounder used to be so good but terrible now. We ate and left and was our last time there. Sure wish it was the same great food it used to be. read more

Local family owned/ran restaurant Primarily a seafood restaurant, although there was burger and chicken strips on the menu. They may have been the special of the night, not sure. Seafood is outstanding and desserts only your mamma can make. I ordered the blackened crab cakes. Great crunch and loaded with crab meat. Wife loved their fried okra. Breading on the fried items is light, letting the taste of the seafood stand out. I thought they were very well prices for seafood...their prices start at about $7.95 for seafood baskets and go up. NOTE: Free hushpuppies while you wait !! read more

Surf's Up Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Poquoson, Virginia

Great wings on Wednesdays! Service is personalized and the place is very clean and well maintained. Reliable good food.

So this was my first visit to Surf's Up. Had a blast with friends. Everything was delicious. I enjoyed the hush puppies. My shrimp was seasoned just right. I had the grilled shrimp dinner with Mac n cheese (delicious) and French fries. I love seasoned fries. The atmosphere was great and family friendly. I loved the decor. Cute nautical beach themed. Local artist on display for purchase. Wanted to take a picture of the checkout counter but I felt too much like a tourist. But it was so adorable. read more

Surf's Up Restaurant - Shrimp dinner - Seafood Near Me - Poquoson, Virginia

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They ran out of a few entrees before 7 PM. Then they charged me 13% for using a credit card. Never going back.

I love their desserts!! They have great service, but it's a little pricey for fried food and my family. However, it's great to have this as an option for dinner down the street from the house. I'd recommend trying it! read more

Wow this place is great! Surf's Up is a super laid back, diner style seafood joint. The inside if very cute with lots of ocean themed décor and plenty of booths for seating. The service is fast and friendly. When I came here I ordered the shrimp platter blackened with mac and cheese and fried okra. The prices are right at this joint which is hard to find these days with the prices of seafood getting so high. As soon as we ordered we were brought a basket of hot hush puppys and it was then I knew we made a good choice in coming here. When our food was brought out I was super pleased. My shrimp was well seasoned with old bay and butter, the okra was fried to crispy perfection, and the mac and cheese was seriously some of the best I have ever had. We were all very pleased with our meal and the portion size left us all full. This is definitely my new go to spot for seafood. read more

Because it shows hours and we went there and it was closed do to a fire. Sorry for the fire but at least q make a note to your web site.

First time visiting this restaurant and was most definitely pleased with not only the atmosphere but the food as well! Amazing service and awesome seafood! Couldn't ask for friendlier people! Will definitely return! read more

Great service, great staff, and great food. Try the Tuben sandwich if you like tuna steak. Awesome!!

Absolutely delicious! Have tried it several times, had the seafood platter, clams everything delicious

Surfs up has always been a great local spot, however, new ownership Kathy and Dave have taken it over and it is absolutely amazing! The seafood is local and everything is fresh! If you make your way to Poquoson I highly recommend you stop by for great food and a awesome atmosphere! read more

Night before thanksgiving i went out for dinner and my gf and i decided on surfs up. I got the barbecue dinner and she got the tuna tacos, BEST barbecue i've had in years it was not dry at all, it had a good amount of char and came with a delicious barbecue sauce. The bbq had a generous portion for only $12. The tuna tacos were phenomenal. The wait staff were all very friendly and came to our table every 5-10 minutes asking if we needed refills or how the food was. The desert case looked wonderful with tons of new items i've never personally seen in there. I now wish i would've gotten some banana pudding over all my experience was a 9/10 ! read more

Fantastic southern food. Deep fried and asking for an early death freaking good. Thank goodness I love near by

Amazing. Best service we've had in a long time. Everything tasted great, from the amazing hushpuppies, through the shrimp and crab cakes, to the green beans and coleslaw. Cannot say enough good things about this wonderful family restaurant. Wish we lived closer. read more

We've always enjoyed our meals here, but on Sep 1 we were very displeased with the bill. There was a service fee on the check that the waitress could not explain. Granted it was just under $2, but why is any surprise fee tacked onto the bill? If they need extra revenue to run the place they need to raise prices or be as upfront about the fee as they are about what the daily special is. I feel that I was taken advantage of. read more

Love this small family restaurant. The food is delicious the service is great. You can't go wrong. Come check it out. No, stay away. I want it all to myself!! read more

I had to update my review. We came here on a Friday night and the parking lot was half empty. We went inside and there were 5-7 parties. We ordered our food and were told they were out of calamari and clams, so we ordered our meals. Then 1 hour later the waitress comes out saying they didn't have oysters and so 3 of our orders couldn't be made. It was 8:30 PM and the whole restaurant had at most 3 parties at this time. They hadn't prepared our meals. We called the owner and discussed how we ordered 1 hour ago and weren't told at that time that they were our of oysters. she stated "if you don't like it you can go somewhere else". I had gone the entire hour without getting a refill of water either. We asked 3 times for silverware and it took forever to get it. This was such horrible service I wish I could rate the place as a 0. Please close down and make way for something new. read more

Surf's Up Restaurant - Shrimp PO boy and sweet potato fries - Seafood Near Me - Poquoson, Virginia

Great little local place where the food and the staff are amazing. I just enjoyed the best soft shelled crab sandwich I've ever eaten. It came with 2 crabs on it, so good!! read more

Surf's Up Restaurant - Soft shelled crab sandwich. - Seafood Near Me - Poquoson, Virginia

Food was great service was great need to have hot water faster for hot tea drinkers. You must try their desserts to top off your meal.

Arrived at 6:15pm on a Wednesday wing night and waited 10 minutes for a server to take my drink order. After and additional 5 minutes my drink finally came and I placed my order of 10 wings to be told that they didn't have anymore wings. I looked through the menu for something else that I might want so I ordered fried oysters with coleslaw and onion rings. 15 minutes later I overheard a party of 12-15 that had come in after us ordering wings. A few minutes later our server came to our table to let my son know that they didn't have anymore baked beans that he ordered. We then asked our server about the other party ordering wings and her response was " oh they told me they were out" so at that point we asked for our check for a Diet Pepsi, unsweetened tea and a bud light. We received our check and nothing had been comped so we paid our $7.72 cents for the worst dining experience that I have had in very long time! Do yourself a favor and don't go to this restaurant ever!!!! read more

This is my favorite restaurant in all of Hampton Roads! The food, service & cleanliness all rate a Big 10 in my opinion! The owner, Jan, rates a 100!!! Some of the most tasty food in th state!!!! Thanks, Bill Sauer Hampton read more

Surf's Up Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Poquoson, Virginia

Stopped in for a quick appetizer. Had the crab dip and it was amazing. The staff was very friendly and food arrived fast. Will definitely come back read more