I loved the meal at this spot!! I had fried lobster tacos with broccolini and it was divine!! The service was great - super prompt and quick! And I love the decor of this place...transports you to the beach even though you're many miles from the ocean. They have specials depending on the season and that makes visiting a ton of fun!!! This is a must stop at if you're in the area!!! read more

Everyone was extremely friendly here. The decor is cool, lots of art and it definitely gave me a summer vibe. To start out , we were recommended the crab dip (not pictured). It was about a soup cup worth of dip and it was just ok. Came with a burnt pretzel bun that was very small. The entrees were so much better. The salmon and shrimp with a creamy cajun sauce was delicious. Salmon was crispy, shrimp was cooked perfectly and I loved the grilled broccolini. The steak was so tender and juicy , again over delicious mashed potatoes. I also got the coconut refresher which was sooo good. All in all it was not bad, might go back and try it out for lunch. read more

Surf House - Top, steak and mashed potatoes Bottom, salmon and shrimp entree - New American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Popped in to surf house last week to meet up with some girlfriends. I haven't been here in about 3-years! Our waitress was absolutely wonderful! Friendly, prompt, kept us fed and watered . Love how this place is decorated and it has a nice flow with the table set up. For a seafood centric place it smells so clean, which is difficult to do. I ordered the fried oyster tacos, which knocked my socks off! Oysters were so fresh and cooked to perfection. Still plump and juicy on the inside, hot and crunchy on the outside! Great job to the chef! Loved the radish on top. I probably would have used fresh white corn tortillas but the flour was good, so no complaints here! Also, we had the guacamole to start and it was very delicious Will definitely be back soon! In short, friendly service, good food, and reasonable price point. read more

Surf House - Fried oyster tacos - New American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

My wife and I had lunch here last Saturday for the first time. The restaurant is clean, neat, and appropriately decorated in an ocean/seafood theme. My wife chose the fish and chips basket lunch and I had the fried shrimp basket lunch. The fried shrimp were cooked very well, crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside, but there were only six of them. For the price of this entrée item I think 8 would've been more appropriate. The fries in both baskets were delicious and done a little bit on a crispy side, which is exactly the way I like them. Coleslaw was also excellent wet, but not sopping in mayonnaise. I believe the fish in the fish and chips basket was cod, and it was a very adequate portion. (Four pieces) However, when I tasted some of my wife's fish I detected a very slight bit of that "ammonia" smell/taste from a fish wash that I believe is sometimes used to preserve fish freshness life in restaurants and stores. It's actually much stronger on some of the fish I buy from giant seafood departments, which is why I don't buy much fish from the giant seafood departments. The service was very good and the waitress kept our tea/soft drink glasses full. The bill for the two luncheon baskets and two soft drinks with tax and gratuity added was $52.50. read more

Such a wonderful find when driving the backroads with my daughter on beautiful Saturday. I reccommend the Tuna Cevichi and Grilled Broccolini for a nice light lunch. We stuck around for the happy hour and had a flavorful Dirty Bananna. Can't wait to bring my husband here. read more

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I came here for dinner on a Friday evening with a party of 4. The service was quite slow as our server was helping out at the bar. The food was flavorful and the outside seating area was a great choice when we visited. They did a great job with their decor to set the vibe for the community. Be sure to take a picture in the large chair located on the side of the building. Parking can be tough near the entrance but there is plenty of parking if you don't mind a 1 min walk. #yelpMDburbs read more

This place has a nice patio area and full bar. The happy hour deal is drinks only. I got chips and guacamole and it seemed too small size guacamole for $10. (Only 2-3 tbsp size) But overall, the bartender was nice and they have a good vibe. I will come back to try out their food. read more

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Several weeks ago, I stopped in for the first time on a Tuesday night for dinner. It had been a long day and after traveling, was ready for some food. After I was seated, it seemed to take at least 5+ minutes for someone to take my order, despite seeing servers walk by my area. My server was efficient and friendly. I ordered a Coke and Wicked Wings ($15.99). The wings were good, although not quite the best wings I've ever had. I ordered half with Old Bay and half with Thai Chili sauces. I thought both sauces were good and the celery was fresh. Nice cozy place and maybe next time I'm in the area, I'll give them another try. read more

Surf House - Wicked Wings! - New American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Stopped by after hearing so much about the place from the Cigar Store staff next door. Service was just okay. The food was dry (Mahi) and fries a little on the salty side. Appetizer of wings were the best part of the meal. read more

Surf House - Dining area - New American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Look no further, this is an out of this world restaurant. The service is always quick and they constantly check in (but not too much where it get weird). The chip and salsa is a must order while you wait for your food. I got the steak tacos....I dream about them sooooo much now. The ratio of all the ingredients is perfect and they don't hold out on the steak. The sweet potato fries are the best and I wish I could get even more. You have to check out this place!!!! read more

Surf House - New American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Worth the drive. Great local type place with great service, delicious menu and cool decor.

Hubby looked up a few spot to eat and we settled on this location for dinner. Upon arrival, parking was scarce due to the 3 reserves spots for curbside pick-up. We entered and the place seemed packed. We waited near the hostess stand, and was asked what did want. No greeting, just simply asked what we want. We advised the young lady, we wanted to be seated for 2. She said gives a moment to clear and clean a table. Not even 5 minutes of waiting, we were seated indoors near the side not far from the front door. We were given menus; the front contained the entrées and the other side drinks. I ordered the salmon and shrimp on a bed of mash potatoes and spinach with sautéed peppers' also the side green salad with no onions. Hubby had the Seafood stew. Service was on the slow side, but it does give time for conversation, but still the wait was a bit much. The salad was better than the meal alone. My entrée was overly salty, both the salmon, spinach and mash potatoes was too salty. The shrimp were no whole, just chopped in small pieces. Not what I imagined. Even hubby complained that his meal was salty. I hope the cook will be made of aware of this issue. I know for a fact I am going swell up from having too much sodium! We decided to just pay and leave than make a fuss. read more

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Crab cakes were excellent; all good stuff that tasted fresh, and very little filler. Although I can't claim to be a crab cake connoisseur since I'm not a local, these are easily the best I've ever had. Would love to come back, if I ever get the chance. read more

Surf House - crab cakes with mashed potatoes as a side - New American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

This place isn't a considered local find for me but glad I went. What stood out the most out of my entire meal there with my friends was their mussels! I can't praise enough how well they were cooked and seasoned. The mussel itself was fully cooked yet somehow still tender which is very hard to do and the broth they cook it in was so good my friend and I kept dipping/sipping the broth alone after we finished the mussels. Although they had great service, I only gave them 4 stars because our other main dishes weren't as stellar as the mussels. Maybe the bar was set too high from the beginning but everything else is average with no shining points. read more

Surf House - Mussels, calamari - New American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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Fantastic food, amazing service all in the best possible setting!! Fantastic and cool dinning aera as well as a super cool outdoor terrace read more

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Our visit to Surf House was on point tonight. We have been here before but it's been years and we forgot how good the food was. I didn't get many photos of the food since we were starving. Although for starters, we ordered the PEI mussels which are steamed mussels in a white wine sauce with two pieces of rustic toasted bread. The sauce and mussels were perfect. Then for the main dish, I ordered the fish & chips which consisted of three cod fish and perfectly cooked fries. I have to say these are probably the best fish and chips in the area that I have had so far. My husband had ordered The Dude Burger which he said was surprisingly good. Then we ordered the key lime pie to go for dessert and it's very creamy and light. Folks definitely need to try this local gem--the Surf House. And if you like to drink, they have a nice bar and drink selection. Nice and trendy ambiance with cool painted surfboards hanging on the walls. Reminds me of my times in Huntington Beach, California vibes. They even have a nice patio for outdoor seating option. During COVID, they do have a carry out option and have heat lamps for food for pick up. However if you choose to dine in, they do have limited table seating, provide hand sanitizer at each table, and servers are wearing masks. read more

Surf House - Mussels - New American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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This is such a great place. The inside is super laid back & beachy, & they have a cute outdoor area as well. Definitely get the calamari & a margarita! I had a Mahi Mahi rice bowl as my lunch and it was great too. I can't wait to come back here. Waitresses are friendly :) read more

Surf House - Mahi mahi rice bowl - New American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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This was a. Great local spot that was small but very friendly. Food was excellent and diverse that everyone in our group of six found a gem. Bar was well stocked with several craft beers on tap. read more

Crab dip was my favorite with plenty of Old Bay seasoning on a delicious pretzel roll. Highly recommend the shrimp tacos or Tauphoo burrito. The Coconut drink was my favorite though... extremely refreshing. Great relaxing chill lunch spot. Fun environment. Indoor and outdoors seating. Outdoor seating made me want to do a beach trip. read more

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We've come here several times; tonight I had an issue with my order for the first time. I spoke to the manager and we got it figured out. Great customer service, very nice folks. We will definitely keep on going here! Food is always delicious! read more

I visited the restaurant on 4/12/24. I ordered the fried calamari, I could tell right away when it came out it was over cooked. I also got a whiff of overly used frying oil. I was with a party of six, so rather than making a fuss about it, I tried a few pieces before I peeled the dark brown,OVERLY SALTY almost burnt coating off of it. even after that, it was still pretty bad. Hey management, clean the oil often, back off on the salt and teach the cooks how to fry calimari. Needles to say I Wont be visiting this cluster Fck restaurant again. BEWARE. read more

I don't know how to explain this place. It just had a weird vibe to me. I got some food to go and will say that the Chips with Salsa and Guac was good as was the Poke Bowl. The Mojito I had was ok. There is just something about the atmosphere and location that didn't do it for me. I didn't feel the island vibe at all. It just felt cold and unwelcoming to me for some reason. Oh well. read more

Went in for a late lunch and got the veggie tacos with fries. Food was good (especially the fries) and the service was great, would go back again. read more

Surf House has stood out in the Urbana dining scene for years and is an amazing place to get food, drinks, and have a good time! We have tried a great variety of their appetizers and burritos and love them all! On our latest trip here, we ordered the crab dip, Tail Whip Burrito, and Spicy Fish sandwich. The sandwich was fantastic! The lava sauce is delicious, and I wish it was spicier! They have a good beer list and cocktail list, with the orange crush being a slam dunk! If it's nice enough, I would encourage sitting outside; their back patio makes me feel like I'm in a beach town. Service is good, with the hosts, servers, and bartenders all being very attentive. read more

Surf House - Goose Island Beer Next Coast - New American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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Enjoyed an excellent martini and daily special of fried lobster tacos. Sat at the bar and service was very good.

We absolutely love eating here. The food is always fantastic and the fish tacos converted me into a fish taco lover. When family comes to visit, we take them to Surf House. When me and my boys want a sunny, outdoor lunch we go to Surf House. When I'm dying for a slice of key lime pie... we go to Surf House! It's our favorite restaurant in Urbana :) And I love how they support the kids who work for them! read more

The owner goes out of his way to make his patrons happy and the servers have always been really nice! The food has been a favorite of my whole family's for several years now. Ambiance has a cool beach-y vibe and we enjoy sitting outside when it's nice. read more

Good salads and typical grill food with an average service and nice restaurant.

The surf house is consistently very good. Service staff is always professional and courteous and they always have a good special or two.

Plenty of healthy options that are incredibly flavorful and tasty! I feel like service can be hit or miss sometimes, but it does not deter me from returning. Drink options are awesome. read more

Meh.... I was really interested in trying this place especially with the great reviews. I was not impressed with the offerings and the cost did not justify the product whatsoever. The guacamole was was $9.95 and in my opinion I have had better at fast casual chain that starts with a C. It really did not taste freshly made.. if you charge that much it should be fresh and taste delicious. The Mac n cheese had a nice hot temperature which was nice and it tasted okay. The pork carnitas was a hearty portion on the tacos but dry and weak in flavor. The steak was good but it was reminiscent of the quality of meat you get at the fast casual place that starts with an M but less flavorful. My husband did not like how his carnitas rice bowl but he said it was actually good. He added shrimp which was s $9 up charge for four pieces. It's got a cute look inside and good music. read more

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Amazing food, awful service. I've eaten here twice now, so I don't have many experiences to base this review on. However, both times (I sat outside once, and sat inside once) the quality of the food was 5/5 and the service was 1/5. Because of this, I decided to meet in the middle with a 3/5 overall rating. I've tried various appetizers and entrees and everyone at my table enjoyed everything we ordered. The food was prepared well and it came out hot. Definitely would recommend stopping by during slow hours to try the food and hopefully receive better service. The service both times was atrocious. As a server myself, I know what to look for in quality service. Our servers rarely stopped by the table, took an extremely long time to refill drinks/bring alcoholic beverages, and fulfill requests (extra sauce, etc). The service at the bar, indoor dining, and outdoor dining all suffered from very slow and intermittent service. I recommend stopping by during slow hours to try some of the great dishes they have here, but if you go during busy hours be prepared to wait a very long time for things and receive subpar service. read more

The Surf House is a very casual and friendly restaurant. The food is excellent and the prices are very fair. I would recommend this place for anyone in and near Urbana. read more

I never regret my decision on where to eat when I choose Surf House! Lunch or dinner is fantastic!! The service is very friendly and punctual. If you're a sea lover such as myself then you'll enjoy the ambiance of the hidden gem tucked away in Urbana. read more

Everything was great except the red onions in the cole slaw. Not sure whose idea that was but they shouldn't be making decisions for the restaurant. I would update to 5 stars when they take the red onions out of the cole slaw. read more

The food here was fresh with great flavor. It's decorated cute with a beach vibe. Service was good as well. if we're in the area again I would definitely stop in! read more

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Ahoy there, First off - the food is wonderful. I've had several items and not had a bad meal. Decor is very Hawaiian-ish and facility was clean. Service is lacking although understaffed restaurants is kinda the norm lately. I maintain a strict " I don't eat outside " routine although they have a very area and the people that are out there seemed to enjoy ( although I didn't conduct a survey ) Very conveniently the same people own the liquor store so hop over behind the restaurant and grab a little something for the house. Stay hungry my friends, JW read more

Have been here twice now. Both were very good experiences with good food and service. Only negative was the the Orange crush - not very good... read more

Surf House is amazing! The environment reminds me of a restaurant off the beach and the staff is super friendly. On top of that, the food is incredible! They offered a wide variety of seafood and some American food as well. They also have non alcoholic drinks such as the coconut refresher that tastes so yummy. I definitely recommend eating here! read more

Surf House - Mussels - New American Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

They were short with help, but the server there was bustling and made up for it. Friendly and helpful. The place has a Florida keys vibe. I had the spicy fish sandwich and hubby had fish and chip. The sandwich and fish were both delicious. The fries and sweet potato fries were average. Will most definitely return. Sorry no pictures. read more