We have been meaning to try this for a bit and finally made it in last night. It was a Saturday, moderate crowd for a cold rainy day. We chose to go Full Service. It had a 5-10 minute wait, just enough time to order and enjoy a round a drinks. I chose the house made Margarita. It was made perfectly, not too sour, just the right amount of salt. I recommend those. Then we got seated at the bar. The staff was very friendly and talked us through a few of the menu items because I was having trouble deciding. I finally went with the Fish Tacos with hard shell corn tortillas. My guest chose Chicken Tenders, Mac & Cheese, and French Fries (he called it his kid's meal). For me the fish was cooked perfectly. They were pretty large tacos and were stuffed with goodness. Things like avocado, cabbage slaw, a really good sauce on top, but it was missing a kicker. If it was served with a side of spicy salsa, or had just a touch of Cajun seasoning it would have really kicked it up a notch for me. The chicken tender were juicy and tender. The Mac and cheese was good and the fries were delicious! I really enjoyed the atmosphere, the food, and the service. I will definitely return to try that Italian Sausage! read more

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When you walk thru the door, you're greeted by friendly staff who are ready to serve. They don't have freezers, that means it doesn't get any fresher than that. A kitchen who's led by the owner Joe who put this gem in Sunbury Ohio on the map! Great food up and down the menu, I highly recommend this great place to eat, drink and have an enjoyable experience. read more

This place is pretty cool. It's like a pleasant surprise in the area that it is located in. It's almost as though you wouldn't expect for such a place to exist where it is currently located. I was expected a greasy dive spot rather than the sterile, well put together immaculate environment that I found myself in. I drove all the way from Gahanna, Ohio just to check this place out. I must say that it did not disappoint. I got the burger and fries and finished it with a chocolate chip cookie. Let me just say that I am a big burger and pizza person. So I had to try the burger. I am super glad that I did. I typically get my burgers well done. As most of you know it's hard to make a juicy burger when you get it well done but they managed to make this magical feat come true. Aside from the juiciness of it. The grade of beef was top notch and you could taste the freshness of it. It was also seasoned quite well. This spot goes on my list for one of the places to get a great burger. The fries didn't disappoint either. They call them punch fries but they are reminiscent to me of fresh cut fries. The cookie was great too. Get it warmed up though. The staff here is very accommodating and pleasant. They definitely aim to please here and I hope this continues during the duration of their restaurant run. read more

Surve - Counter and kitchen - New American Near Me - Sunbury, Ohio

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First, I was so super excited to have a mom and pop restaurant open up closer to home with a variety of items on their menu. The first time we came here, both me and my spouse ordered a hamburger. It was OK, I guess I was expecting more, but there was nothing "special about it." Simply a hamburger and fries. Our little had mac and cheese, but it look like it had been sitting there awhile (clumpy, not creamy). We decided to give SURVE another shot, this time I ordered the veggie pasta (sans zucchini noodles) and my hubby ordered the cajun chicken sandwich. While my meal looked great, it lacked overall flavor. It was also apparent that someone was really heavy-handed with the dried rosemary/thyme. The rule of thumb when using dried spices/herbs is less is more, it's more a concentrated flavor. There was so much spice that it overpowered the rest of the dish. Also, the dish was lacking some acidity and some nuttiness, which could have been accomplished by adding a light layer of parmasaen cheese and a balsamic reduction to the top of the pasta. I had so much leftover, it will go to waste, because the herbs overpower the rest of the dish. My husband said his chicken sandwich was OK, not great, not awful. I'm hoping flavors and overall dishes get better, but I think we'll wait on visiting here again. I really wanted to like it. read more

I'm so excited to write Surve's first review! Surve is a quaint little place located in the town square of Sunbury, offering a menu that is made fresh daily--no microwaves, no freezers! It is exactly the kind of place that this town needed, and appears to be hitting it off with a bang. The set up is kind of like Northstar Cafe, where you place your order with the cashier and then find a table. They do have a full service area at the counter/bar, which is where we sat. Brittany was our bartender/server and she was very friendly and makes a delicious Bloody Mary. They have a variety of craft beer in cans, several kinds of spirits and a good selection of wine. There are a couple TV screens at the bar to catch your favorite sporting event. The menu is small, but there is a variety of selections from steak to fish tacos. My friend ordered the salmon entree and I got the All American Burger. My burger was delicious, but the bun got soggy quickly. Other than that, I have no complaints! The food is great quality, prices are very reasonable, service was very friendly and we had a nice chat with the owner's wife. I'm super excited to see this place in the neighborhood, and I will definitely be back! read more

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Had lunch here. We both got the prime rib sandwich which was way to big, should of solit

This was a fun stop today 8/7 and I was thankful to see most items could be made GF. Inside is a white, clean feeling environment. Very hip and open. It didn't seem too busy, however, no one was at the front desk to take our order for a little bit even though you could see there were plenty of employees around. Our daughter had the mac and cheese and choose french fries as her side. My partner had the fish tacos and I ordered the chicken salad and brussels sprouts as my side. We also ordered the deviled eggs. Our daughter ate a few bites of the mac and cheese and most of the fries. So that is a win as a parent. My partner's fish tacos he said were good but they had an extra fishy smell so for some this might be a pass. The chicken salad was good but sort of boring. Needed a crunch like grapes, celery...you get the idea. Brussels sprouts were meh. Many were too hard to enjoy. Deviled eggs we would not order again. I'd describe them as fresh/herby tasting. I like a mustard taste. But, I love to order deviled eggs whenever they are on the menu so at least I can stay we tried them. If we were in the area we would try this place again due to the number of GF items. I will make a note that my daughter and I used the bathroom and let them (a young adult with a long blonde ponytail) know that it was not flushing and that the one sink wasn't draining at all. We did have to interrupt her from her phone and she didn't actually seem too interested in this. My daughter who is six realized this could be a problem and kept pointing out that she didn't move to tell anyone for a bit of time. After we received our meal, no one ever checked on us or took our appetizer plate away. So I'd say between the wait at the front to take our order, the gal on her phone and this I'd say service is a big zero. Bringing my overall score to a two. *Also, worth noting for those who are interested, employees do not wear masks. read more

Food is always hot for pick up and ready quickly. Everything tastes great and their cookies are delicious!! Small seating area for date nights but it's quiet and cozy. read more

There staff is very nice. So clean and the food was delicious. I would definitely recommend.

Really good food every time we go, friendly people with good self service and hosted service. Has a local ambience which is in keeping with the location read more

Went for the first time and boom, winning!! Service was impeccable, food was spot on. I had the rib roast dip and my daughter had the Salmon, both service and food 5*. Only reason I gave a 4* is I ordered a bourbon old fashion which was good, but $10 for less than an oz? Come on! Don't lose customers cause ya'll being stingy on your booze. If your going to pour like that, charge me $5! Other than that, definitely going to go back....but not ordering booze! read more

No meatloaf no Pepsi Hamburger good But one leaf of lettuce 2 strands of onion Not big selection read more

Really delicious food! We were a little tripped out with the order here sit in this room business, but now we know. I had the roasted veggie pasta and added chicken. The veggies were seasoned perfectly, cavatappi prepared properly and the grilled chicken was tender, juicy and delicious. My husband enjoyed his burger and the fresh punched fries. Our daughter had the kids salmon with Mac n cheese and our son had the chicken tenders and fries. We also placed a take out order of fish tacos for our neighbor and she said they were delicious! All good, friendly staff. Will go back again! So glad to have a new sit down restaurant in Sunbury! read more

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My wife and I ordered zucchini pasta with salmon and a lemonade each. Total came to $54 which we thought was a bit much. Food eventually arrived and we got pasta noodles (no zucchini), but we ate and left as we were traveling. Staff seemed friendly enough. I have 3 stars as the food was good (just seemed overly expensive and we got reg pasta). read more

Bacon CheeseburgerBaked MacBuckeye Landslide PieBuffalo Chicken SlidersCajun Chicken SandwichChicken FingersChicken Pot PieChicken Salad CroissantChicken TendersDeviled EggsFiesta SaladFilet MignonFish TacosFresh HummusGlenn Avenue SoapItalian SausageKale SaladMeatloafNorth High Honey WheatPita ChipsPrime Rib SandwichReubenRoasted BroccoliRoasted Veggie PastaSeasonal SaladSteak FiletStuffed Potato SoupTandy CakeThe Ruben SandwichThe Ruben SandwichTomato SoupUnprocessed SaladValentine read more

Surve - Me eating surve - New American Near Me - Sunbury, Ohio

No freezers! Best fresh food around! Very clean and superb service! Great for family visits or friend get together. read more

I love this restaurant. The food is fresh and full of flavor. The salads are delicious. Some of the best chicken salad I've ever had. I always try their soups and they are loaded with all kinds of goodness, the clam chowder is my favorite. Loaded with clams potatoes and bacon. So good. read more

Love this place! Great food, great drink choices. Everyone is polite and super helpful. I have been several time and plan to keep this on my list of favorites! Their Salmon dish is the best! read more

First time coming and I will definitely be back! Love all the healthy options. The atmosphere was laid back and relaxing read more

Surve - Hummus plate, super yummy - New American Near Me - Sunbury, Ohio

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got nachos and the chips were stale and the cheese wasn't melted pretty pricey for low quality read more

Food is good, but don't recommend for carry out. Food was delivered to us cold while we had been sitting in the lobby waiting for it. Never had been called read more

The best food ever. Unbelievably consistent. Couldn't recommend more. I love this place. Joe and his team are the 2nd to none!

We've been going to Surve for awhile and every time we go, it's amazing. From the staff to the food, I can honestly say I'm blessed to have it close by! I love clean fresh food without the price gouging! Way to go Surve! read more

Fantastic food! Friendly service. This was my first time but will definitely be going back!

Great service. The food is really good for great prices. My husband and I will definitely be back!

Great! Friendly service, food was delicious and environment cheerful and clean. I will return!

Called to place an order at 7:48 and they proceeded to tell me I couldn't place an order when I have placed one even closer to closing at this location. The manager and the owner were so rude, I'll never spend my money here again. read more

Surve was great! They have a full service and self serve side of the resturant so you choose how much you want to be involved in your dining experience. They have a great looking bar with a variety of beers. I had the chicken tenders which were some.of the most tender and moist chicken tenders I've ever had. Would recommend. The brussel sprouts were well seasoned but on the crunchier side. I like them really toasted more then raw like they were. The fries were also good. Salamon looked good. They also have buffalo chicken sliders which was like chicken dip on slider buns. If you like chciken dip, get them! read more

Overall, a nice place in an unexpected location. We stumbled upon Surve while on a bikepacking trip out of Columbus. We weren't expecting many food options in this direction outside of Columbus, so we were quite pleased to see something new. Friendly, clean atmosphere, a decent looking menu, and a good beer selection. They claim to make everything fresh to order. I got the buffalo sliders, which weren't that bad, but also not great. They had some kind of buffalo/cheese/cream sauce on them. It was a bit much, but also lacked the other buffalo ingredients that could have made it yummy, like celery and blue cheese. My wife got the fish tacos and really enjoyed them. Service was pleasant overall, but got uncomfortable when we asked how the restaurant got its name. The response was "it has to do with serving God." My wife and I weren't sure how to respond. It was awkward. It's a unique concept, but seemingly difficult to understand as a restaurant. It's not the reason for the 4 star review - the food is. But I feel it's necessary to mention for those who feel that it might matter to them. Overall, a decent choice in a town with limited options. read more

Outstanding casual meal in a clean fun atmosphere. We did have a slight wait and there is good space to sit while waiting. Nice drink selection from the bar with local beers along with the normal options. Although I had a beer, lots of folks were enjoying signature cocktails. Food was fresh, hot and good. Fries are a must. Cheese curds were fresh fried and very good. I had a French dip which was meaty on a very fresh roll. I will be back to explore the menu more. Greeters and food runners very nice and out going. Waitress was good, but busy and struggled to have time to give service a personal feel. Looked like she was handling 5 or 6 tables and helping at the bar. Pretty aggressive work load. read more

The menu is not large but don't let that cause a pause. I got the chicken tenders and they were stupendous! Very tender and juicy and the fry was light and tasty. They have craft beers but not a lot, however better than most! The service was too notch. It's worth a stop. read more

Very nice staff, great food and carry out food tastes as good as if eaten in. We love going to this place.

Amazing food and service consistently every visit. So glad to have them here in our town!

Great food all the time. Especially love the salmon and burgers. Fries are fresh cut. Dressing and sauces home made. Oh when you go you have to get cheese curds read more

My goodness. Surve excellent. Seriously good bang for your buck. The cheese curds are the best I've ever had, and the chicken tenders beat out canes. In a time when the service industry struggles to stay open, they went above and beyond. Everyone was super happy, inviting and hospitable. What a breathe of fresh air. read more

Enjoyed my first visit to Surve! I was there at 7pm on a Friday and it was busy. The setup is a little confusing to a first time visitor. The left side is run similar to Northstar Cafe; pay at the counter and grab a seat. The right side is smaller, but has full service with a bar. At the time I was there, all tables were full. It was unclear to me what you would do if you place your order with the cashier and there's no place to sit by the time your food comes out. Luckily, I didnt have to find out because a spot opened up at the bar and I sat there. I had the salmon with broccoli and smashed potatoes. It was prepared perfectly and the portions were just right. Nice selection of local brews on hand. I had a North High Honey Wheat. Service was timely and friendly. Prices were surprisingly reasonable. The menu seemed to have a little bit of everything, with the exception of dessert...but maybe I just overlooked it. Also worth noting - they have Glenn Avenue soap in the washrooms (yay!) I will definitely return! read more

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Stopped in for lunch and was not disappointed. Great food selection to choose from and after deliberation, I went with the roasted Veggie pasta with a side of the fries and fresh squeezed lemonade. The pasta was light with the right amount of seasoning and not too much oil and the veggies that came with the pasta were super fresh and we'll cooked. The fries were flavorful and also we'll cooked. The lemonade was very refreshing. I will definitely come back if traveling through again as there are many other food items right up my alley and if served here, I know it will be tasty. read more

Great menu and great environment. We got the cheese curds which were great. I got the French dip and my wife got a salad. Salad was huge and delicious. French dip was great. I also got an old fashioned from the bar. Bourbon section was great. read more

This place is AMAZING! Delicious homemade food with fresh ingredients, wonderful atmosphere, great staff and service, with very affordable prices. Such an unexpected gem! read more

Surve - Seasonal salad - New American Near Me - Sunbury, Ohio

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The food was delicious!! This restaurant is right on the square in the gorgeous downtown Sunbury. While it has a more modern feel, we really enjoyed the two dining options. We chose to order and then find our seats rather than wait for a place in the full service area. We tried the fish tacos and prime rib and French dip. Both were delicious!! The fish tacos were very balanced between the grilled tilapia, cilantro, the slaw they put on there, perfect for a summer afternoon! The French dip and prime rib were both full of flavor and made a great sandwich! We'd definitely return!! read more

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