Atmosphere was warm and inviting; despite the decor being minimal with coastal vibes. ps; I dined here on a sad day, an iconic day -- the Day of Dolly Parton's death. May she rest. My chow? Succulent. First, however, were the hors d'oeuvres. Labeled as "small dishes" by the establishment. Noshed on da tempura green bean; also sautéed scallops. Both are exquisite and spicy in their own way. I enjoy the heat. Let Martha know. For my main course; I opted for the shrimp marsala - it felt like a wild choice for the evening. But I was feeling reckless -- in a culinary sense, that is. The Marsala was cooked to perfection, James! Noodles of zucchini. Burp! Veggo. The shrimp was juicy and flavorful. The staff was extremely attentive and kind and knowledgeable. Best service in the area by far. Namaste, my friends. Dine here! Forks up! Yum. Chow. read more

Surf Restaurant - Melon Ghost - Seafood Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

I love Surf - I work around the corner so I have had a few work dinners over here and it always hits the spot. We got a bunch if appetizers - started with the calamari which just has such a good flavor with the marinara and cherry pepper rings in it, then the crab rangoon dip which was okay but not my favorite, the portion was really small with a ton of a chips but no dip. We also got the crispy green beans which are exactly what you expect, I do wish they had a bit more seasoning because I don't love the wasabi dipping sauce they come with. We then got the jalapeno and bacon wrapped scallops, as well as the seared pork gyozas which are by far the best appetizer on the menu - the chili slaw it lays on has the most insane flavor and the crispy outside of the gyoza is just to die for. We all got various meals but me and a friend split the hot honey salmon sushi roll and the umami veggie sushi roll - both were amazing!! I will always get the umami, as basic as it is the flavor is just unreal. Only negative thing I have to say is that the service was very very slow, for a Monday night at 7pm, it was busy but not busy enough to not be greeted at the table for 25 minutes, then wait for drinks for 20 minutes and then not get to put our order in until an hour of sitting at the table, so that was a bit disappointing but first time we have had this issue. read more

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I wish I visited Surf sooner! It's a great spot for sit-down seafood! It was beautifully decorated and the service was good. What We Got: - Baked Seafood Trio: Subbed the veggie for asparagus. Enjoyed the scallop, shrimp, and haddock combination. Very buttery if that's up your alley. Ginger Scallion Shrimp Burger: It was fine, nothing too amazing Clam Chowder: Very good! A little more watery if you enjoy that Mussels: Our fave dish! Love the sauce that the mussels are braised in. So good! Oysters: Fresh and tasty. Sushi: I would avoid. It's not that good and the size of the roll is super small compared to the price. Would definitely come back to try more dishes! read more

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We were in the are for a sick friend so we didn't expect much but we aimed high we wanted seafood!! This place didn't disappoint with great varied menu ; great ambience and nice server. We totally enjoyed it the lobster roll was delicious....my other half devoured it...my baked seafood platter was perfectly done the scallops were the best I've had in a very long time . Definitely a place to go. read more

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Tons of room at 1600 on a Wednesday. Lobster roll was a good size, tasted good, didn't skimp on the lobster meat, buttery toasted bread and came with several options for a side. I got the Cole slaw which was also good as well. No complaints. Service at the bar was continuously great throughout my dinner there. Good spot! read more

Surf Restaurant - Lobster roll with Cole slaw. - Seafood Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

Reliably great food and service. I've been here a number of times for lunch and dinner, and it never disappoints. The menu only lists "Oysters" but on our bill our half-dozen order was listed as 2x of three different kinds, we'll be sure to ask which specific oysters are available next time and take our pick! Significant parking lot, but it's shared with a number of other businesses so sometimes you have a park a slight walk away from the door. read more

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Reliable and solid seafood restaurant with a wide menu. Love that you can get anything from sushi to traditional seafood, but wouldn't say any particular dish knocked my socks off. Nonetheless a good meal out, especially for a larger group and would recommend. Only notes would be that service was a bit slow and it the value is a bit on the pricier side. The lobster spaghetti was a bit lacking of lobster for one of the priciest dishes! read more

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Second try here and it was a full 180 from my first. Had a nice evening here on a rainy day outside. The inside was very cute and clean. We were seated and put in some orders, I'm very grateful for all the gluten free friendly options! I'm celiac and I felt very safe. Every dish for me they said "gluten free". We started with the RI Calamari. It was crispy, some spice and was delicious! Huge huge portion! I thought it was odd to have the marinara at the bottom but still wonderful. For our entrees my mom had the buttermilk chicken. She said it was incredible and one of the best things she ate on this trip. I kept it light with the seafood trio. Smaller portion but very delicious, the scallops were perfect and sweet! Everything was wonderful and I'm so glad for the opportunity to try this place again. read more

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Great location. The venue had plenty of space of and also has an outdoor area. My server Eric was very attentive and helpful. I ordered the Brussels sprouts Caesar salad and ginger scallion shrimp burger. Food was delicious and flavorful. This was a great place to dine and I would certainly come back when I come back to town. read more

Surf Restaurant - Ginger scallion Shrimp burger - Seafood Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

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Great spot for dinner. Excellent seafood choices. Enjoyed good dessert, too. Attentive service. read more

Met friends for a birthday celebration. A couple of us early birds had a drink at the bar--the manager came by, asked if we were waiting to be seated, and delivered an "extra" platter of fried calamari! WIN-WIN! I do love the vibe here and have come a few times in the past. Food and drinks are always delish (which makes up for the terrible parking shortage in this shopping center). Our server, Jeri, was super attentive and checked back often to our little secluded alcove section. The crème brûlée with pineapple compote was the best thing I've eaten all month! read more

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Very disappointing and misleading advertising. The sign prominently advertises "Buck A Shuck," but the critical detail that the promotion is only available on the 1st Wednesday of the month is written so small that it's nearly impossible to notice. I only realized the restriction after arriving, which felt like a bait-and-switch. If a promotion has significant limitations, those limitations should be displayed as clearly as the offer itself. Customers shouldn't have to hunt for fine print on a sidewalk sign. The business may technically disclose the restriction, but the way it is presented is misleading and resulted in a frustrating experience. read more

Surf Restaurant - Sneaky Advertising - Seafood Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

This was a disappointing experience I had brunch here and for the first 10 minutes, nobody even acknowledged us, even to give us water, even though the restaurant was close to empty and there were three waitresses who didn't look busy. One was cutting something out of a piece of paper. I finally had to ask for a waitress. My food was fine but my husband got chicken and waffles, and the chicken was incinerated. One piece was just a charred lump of breading, no chicken inside. Won't be coming back. read more

Surf Restaurant - Chicken - Seafood Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

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There was a large group of us for a work meeting. From the moment we walked in to the final departure, the wait staff was extremely attentive, friendly, and made an amazing meek even better. Many of the people were from out of town and raved on the seafood! As a New Englander who does not eat seafood (please don't judge ) there are great options and the filet was incredible. Kudos on the atmosphere, staff, and food! read more

I came here with a large party for a birthday dinner. I mentioned to our waiter that it was my friend's birthday, but not a single staff member acknowledged it. On top of that, we were still charged for the desserts. Most places I've been to will usually comp a dessert for the birthday guest. Small gestures like that go a long way. As for the food: Highlights * Lobster Maki Rolls * Lobster Spaghetti * Mussels Needs Improvement * Tempura Haddock Tacos: The sweet chili slaw was overwhelming and made the haddock soggy. Serving the sauce on the side would help keep the tempura crisp. * Calamari: There was so much marinara that the calamari at the bottom became soggy. * Crispy Dragon Shrimp: Our least favorite dish. The shrimp wasn't crispy and had very little batter. Our waiter was kind and attentive, and the atmosphere was great, but the food itself didn't leave a lasting impression. read more

Surf Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

Amazing service, my server Shannon really made our whole experience phenomenal. I highly recommend the brussel sprout Caesar salad and the mussels small plate. The ambiance and entire look of the restaurant is gorgeous, high ceilings, beautiful furnishings, also teamwork and respect among the staff. From what o observed the senior staff in charge enjoy working together and the younger less experienced and less professional staff get away with their work because they are led by good leaders giving them a chance to learn. This is how restaurants should run. read more

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Great plaza where this spot is located. Nice location near an open back area with live music too. Plenty of parking. The restaurant was well lit, spacious, and busy. The host and our server were both very friendly. The food came out quick and was delicious. We had a variety of food from calamari appetizer to lobster roll to fish and chips to tacos to fish dinner. It was all very good. They also have a sushi bar and raw bar. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because the server forgot to bring me my drink that I ordered. In general it was a great experience and we would go back. read more

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We sat in the enclosed patio on a beautiful sunny day. Our server was amazing, very attentive. We got lobster fries, lobster roll and coleslaw. The drinks were fantastic! The sangria with watermelon purée was the first watermelon drink iv actually enjoyed, it's real watermelon not the fake syrup that tastes weird. Definitely going to go back! read more

Surf Restaurant - Sangria - Seafood Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

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Surf in Portsmouth, NH is our favorite restaurant of all time. The Nashua location was disappointing so we weren't sure if this location would live up to our favorite. Other than the views being a parking lot instead of water, it was just as amazing as Portsmouth. The service and food are equally fantastic! read more

The restaurant is located in a busy shopping plaza, you may need to park a short distance from the restaurant. The restaurant has a modern vibe and a reservation is highly recommended. Prices are reasonable. This seafood restaurant does sushi very well. The tuna poke is a generously sized and the shrimp chips complements it well. The tuna is fresh and is loaded with flavors with the wasabi mayo and sweet tamari. The pressed spicy oshi tuna is amazing and really creative. This would be the dish I come back to. The shiso leaf adds a nice interesting flavor and it all goes well together. read more

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My husband and myself went there to celebrate a wedding anniversary after seeing it featured on the Phantom Gourmet and we had a very tasty meal. We shared the Surf salad and it was big enough for both of us to have a nice helping of. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful with pouring the drinks of water we kept needed filling and our meals came in a timely manner. The atmosphere was dimly lit but comfortable to see around us and we had good seats where the noise from those around us were not too loud. We didn't have to ask where the restroom was because we could see the sign for it. We will definitely return to try another tasty meal. read more

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Fun vibe for all ages & tastes. Wonderful experience. Selected seating near outdoor space & bar. Wonderful Portuguese seafood dish! Accustomed to fresh Gulf Coast seafood & Cajun/Creole food. Seafood here ~ great quality. Kids meals were very generous size. Spotless. Excellent service. Even the lavatories were great. 5 diners & everyone happy & full. read more

I have never had a bad experience here. I've been here twice and have never been unsatisfied or disappointed. Every single food item I have tried have been delicious and so flavorful. I love the cocktails and the variety of seafood. This place is the best and deserves to be recognized! read more

Beautiful and spacious restaurant. Great atmosphere. We were sat at a table with a big open window, so the view was great. The service was excellent. We got the crab cake, calamari, dynamite roll, spicy salmon roll, lobster roll, baked New England seafood trio, and the chocolate cake. All were amazing! Highly recommend this place! read more

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Enjoyed this place so much. I have been endlessly been craving sushi for months now and this place did not disappoint. The star of the meal was the Pressed Spicy Oshi Tuna. It wasn't in traditional sushi roll form. It was on a leaf with seasonings. It was the perfect blend of sweet and salty and savory and spicy, crunchy and chewy. The rainbow roll was fine. The poke tuna was very good. We loved the blueberry dessert too. The service was great. I highly suggest reservations on Saturday and Sundays. read more

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Went to Surf in Woburn last night. I wanted to love it. I really did. The space is really cool. The parking? Not so much. But luckily, on a Tuesday, it was really quiet around the area when we went for a 630 reservation. We did not need a 630 reservation on a Tuesday. There were probably six tables filled. Catherine was our waitress. She was really nice. Really helpful. Attentive, but not in our face. That's kind of we are the wow factor ended. My brother got a mai tai. He said it tasted like gasoline and actually had to send it back. The first for him he said. He has never had to return a drink before., He ordered a white wine instead. The waitress came back and wanted feedback as to what he didn't like about the mai tai, so she could tell the bartender. Which I thought was nice, but a little more than needed. I got the sangria. It talks about a watermelon purée. honestly? It was very sweet, but very, very weak. I would try it again because I just think it was a bad pour. We ordered a crabcake for the appetizer, and Catherine talked us into getting to because she said they were small. When they came to the table? We could've shared one. And at $20 apiece.( or might have been $18) a hefty for two appetizers. He got the New England seafood trio? I think that's what it was called. He said it was good, it came in something that looked like a pie plate lol. However, I thought the portions of each item were on the small side. But that's just me. I got the lobster Kristina. Wanted to treat myself for something fun. It was the middle of a 1.25 lobster. And some sort of sauce with rice and asparagus. Was it good? Yes. The lobster taste great although it definitely wasn't anything more than a 1 pound lobster. And if it was? It was definitely a new shell. Because I didn't see any claw meat at all. Except for one that was teeny tiny. A good amount of rice. Too much rice. Which was sloppy because whatever the sauce was that they put over over the lobster, made the rice swim in it. The flavor was good though. Three long large stocks of asparagus. Cooked well I might add. When I go back? No. It was one and done. I'm glad I went because people have been raving about it, but it just tasted... Corporate? read more

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Food service and ambiance are all excellent!! I've eaten there many many times. I'm proud to bring friends to this restaurant! The admin is always accommodating and helpful. The specials are wonderful!! read more

The food was absolutely delicious! My family had a wonderful dinner. We got a couple apps. The dragon shrimp and mussels were great! The mussel app had enough for our party of 8 to each try a few. I wish they gave us more bread to dip in the mussel broth because it was amazing. More bread please! We all enjoyed our entrees. Our waitress Bethany was very nice and never kept us waiting. We had a wonderful night! read more

Surf Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

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Enjoyable venue for a wonderful seafood meal, without having to drive all the way to the coast. Hidden in the new plaza (parking is limited) it opens up once inside to a well designed venue. Feels cozy and welcoming. Excellent beverage selection (ipa on draft) and the calamari and spicy shrimp appetizers will fill you up. Top notch service from the bar and wait staff. Grilled halibut and sesame tuna exceeded expectations. But save room - brought home the multilayer chocolate cake and it didn't last long. Great place for family, friends and business. Must visit when in Wilmington ma read more

The waiter, his name was Stone, he was great no complaints there. The bloody Mary's were not as good as I thought they'd be. Didn't even taste like tomato juice or horseradish just tasted very sweet. Shrimp cocktail was OK. The Alaskan king crab cocktail tasted like it was days old, very fishy and mushy. The seafood platter trio. The scallops were pink in the middle, not even cooked. And the order of fish and chips fries were great nice and crispy, but the piece of fish wasn't even crispy. It was just mushy and oily. Definitely will not be going back and I would not recommend this place to anybody that likes seafood. read more

Some hits and some misses. Chicken wing appetizer and waffle dish were incredible. Crab dip and fish and chips were ok but lacked flavor. Filet and eggs not very good but nice presentation. Looks like most people who eat here enjoy the sushi. I'm not in a rush to come back but If I do I would try that. read more

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I stopped by here for dinner on my way from boston. I sat right at the bar and was looking through their menu. They have so much to choose from! I really wanted to try their clam chowder, so I ordered a bowl, and I also ordered one of their salad with Brussel sprouts. Their clam chowder did taste more like potato soup, but it was delicious. Thick and flavorful. Went well with a nice cup of white wine. Is there brussel sprouts were so good. I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed it! Their staff is super friendly and has a great ambiance for a date night or to spend with family. They have a great selection to choose from and highly recommend. read more

Surf Restaurant - Their Brussel sprouts were good! - Seafood Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

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We came to Surf for a date night. (First dinner sans our kiddo in almost a year!) Food was sooo yummy and the raw bar was top notch-- so fresh! Service was wonderful. Our server, Melissa, was very attentive. Management came by the table at the end of the night to make sure everything was perfect, and perfect it was. Highly recommend :) read more

Surf Restaurant - The only photo I took at a seafood restaurant. Dinner was absolutely yummy from the appetizer to the dessert, lol. Try the "Tall Cake". - Seafood Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

Really disappointed to be leaving this review but frankly I think it's worth stating.. this place was really special to me and my close friend. It used to be so good and lively. They had scorned me badly for my service dog my past visit, but I let it go because I'm aware that not all disabilities are visible to everyone. But I went today for lunch, with high anticipation and excitement, and the manager, the same one that had scolded me for my "pet" the previous time, did not even make eye contact and was very cold and unwelcoming. And our server seemed annoyed to have us. I get it that sometimes servers profile based off whether or not a table will tip. I worked in the service industry for years so I know how that goes. I know my skin is brown and Im Latin/Southeast Asian presenting so I'm sure it wasn't the wealthy table she would've liked. But I felt like I was serving her in that I was being super nice and almost begging for her approval? She was annoyed the whole service. They charged me $15 for the chicken to add to the salad instead of the $9 it was listed on the menu. When I pointed it out the server acted as if this was such an undue burden for her to mitigate. Frankly I'm over the entitlement of this establishment. We were very loyal patrons but I will not be returning. And I'm sure they'll make some snide remark about not needing my business anyway. But just because I don't "look" like I'm going to tip, doesn't mean you should treat people differently. Good luck though! The crab cake was incredibly bland. read more

Has a classier vibe than the Portsmouth one (but no ocean views cuz we in Woburn) and the space is massive and airy with the tall ceilings. Service was very attentive and we got the bloody mary with 2 shrimp, crab cake, the Korean BBQ scallops and the blueberry crisp. Bloody mary was decked out with 2 giant shrimp, celery, and a big pickle stick with a hot pepper, okra, cornichon and a spicy olive. The mix was a little on the sweet side, but generally enjoyable. Crab cake was crispy on the outside and soft with a decent amount of crab on the inside and tasted great with the aioli. The star was the BBQ scallops - tenderly cooked to perfection in an addicting and decadently buttery cream sauce (not spicy at all) with potato puree and lightly charred green beans. The blueberry crisp was nice and warm and had a good layer of crumble / crisp on top with a small ball of ice cream. It was a bit too much for me but my friend liked it. Will definitely be returning, I will crave that scallop dish! read more

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The atmosphere is the best part. Surf feels like a modern, trendy place to be in. It's pretty big. There's semi-outdoor seating. Tables are spaced far enough apart to feel private. The food was just OK. Sushi was really mediocre. Nothing impressive about the flavors. I felt like I could get this at any average sushi spot. Lobster fries were the best part. They're covered in lobster bisque with chunks of lobster meat. Mussels were just OK. I think I've had better everywhere else. Service was OK. It didn't feel like they were running smoothly. Overall it's worth a visit. Although it feels average, it wasn't bad. I just couldn't find a menu item that blew me away. For drinks and small plates, this might be the best spot in Woburn. read more

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Went surf on a Saturday night after making reservations, not sure if they were needed. We were sat down immediately, which should happen with reservations but doesn't always. The waitress was very good but not great with recommendations, though made up for it with good timing. She left enough breathing room between visits to the table but didn't abandon us either. We split a bunch of small plates. Honestly, the sushi was the best. We got two different types of rolls. The spicy tuna was great and got a roll with roe tuna and salmon which was also very good. We also got the lobster fries, which were only ok. Even though those are typically recommended, I would skip them. The saltiness and richness of the fries overpowers the lobster and the only flavor you get is from the poutine style lobster gravy. The drinks were also good. Our favorite was the painkiller, it was large and flavorful. Enjoy! read more

Came here for a late date night with my girlfriend and needless to say, we had an awesome time! Our server was extremely funny, attentive, and friendly. We ordered the calamari, salad, salmon nigiri, poke bowl and scallops. The calamari was a huge portion, very crispy and flavorful. There were battered jalapeños which I threw me off a bit because I didn't know which was which until I bit into it. My girlfriend said the salad was delicious and the dressing tasted very good. The salmon nigiri was fresh and the rice had a pleasant texture. I feel like they could have had a better brand of wasabi though. It looked very artificial. The poke bowl was actually surprisingly tasty. I didn't expect for it to come out in this form but the crisps gave a nice texture to each bite. I do wish there was a little more rice and wished they didn't pack it down so much. The rice was a little crushed. The tuna was extremely fresh and pleasant. The scallops were a little over cooked and salty. I wish the bread was crispier so that it would be good to dip in the sauce but it was too chewy. Overall, I really enjoyed this restaurant and I would definitely recommend it to my friends and family read more

Surf Restaurant - Scallops, bacon salad, calamari, poke bowl - Seafood Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

Brought my father there for lunch, we got the fisherman's platter and lobster roll. The staff was amazing, billy was our bartender he was so accommodating, answered all of our questions. Also two of the servers in the area, introduced themselves and were extremely helpful and friendly. This establishment was so welcoming, clean and friendly. When we walked in we met erika she was so welcoming, i have to say she led us in the right direction, sat us, and clearly placed us in the right direction for a great experience thank you Surf, we will be back. read more

Surf Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

Read as 3.5 stars. Second visit and we ordered a couple of things off the menu. Drinks, sushi and fried food were good. Rest of the items were overpriced and average in terms of flavor and presentation. Service was attentive and our server checked on us a couple of times. It did take a while to clear empty plates. Ambiance sets expectation of an upscale experience but both times we have left feeling like it was an average experience. read more

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