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

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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I came here with my cousins and there are a lot of us! We had a table of 13 and our waitress was incredible. She kept all of our drinks full and was extremely attentive. I only had a few apps and some drinks but my family was talking about how great the mains were as well. This was a fantastic spot for a big party and we never felt like we needed anything or were going overlooked. read more

6 of us went and we ended us ordering mostly the same thing. Steamed seafood trios, lobster roll and clam chowder. I ordered the "surf and turf" and 6 clams on a half shell from the raw bar. Everything was good except the clams had some sand in it. It was still good but just annoying when you bite into the sand. Our server was very good and friendly. Price was on the high side. If you go with soup, appetizers, meal, desert and drinks, be prepare to reach deep into your pocket. read more

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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

Lovely large seafood spot in Woburn. Clean and classy interior with spaced out seating. Everything was great. Salmon, lobster roll, chowder, sushi, apps were all fresh and delicious. Service was attentive, friendly, and fairly quick. Cocktails were decent as well. read more

Best sushi ever! The Umami veggie is the best, I also love the fried green beans and pork gyozas for apps

Our second visit and it is still very good. We had lobster fries as an appetizer. Yes, fries with a sauce and chunks of lobster. Do not go expecting a ton of fries, but they were good and shareable for two. My wife got shrimp tacos that she liked, and I got a hot buttered lobster roll, which was tasty and one of the best I've had. With a couple of beers, pre-tip bill was about $100. We went in a Friday night at 5, and I need to here reiterate that the parking situation is nightmarish. There were zero parking spaces when we got there, and you will have to drive around and around and around and pray that someone leaves. This is unacceptable. The fools that own this property have enlivened the area by adding popular new restaurants. What they've failed to do is build a garage to accommodate that growth. I wasn't the only PO'd diner that night. Get there early. read more

Came in to have a drink and asked for a Tito's cosmo. I received a drink so clear and that was pretty much pure vodka. Asked the bartender to shake it and add triple sec and she proceeded to tell me that it was shaken and it had triple sec in it. She brought my drink back to me and said she added water and triple sec and that the drink was indeed all vodka because" that's what a cosmo is " um, no it is not. Learn how to make a proper drink. The food is very average. It's too bad because we really need a decent place to go around here. Atmosphere is pretty decent but don't waste your time or money. read more

So amazing. The inside was clean and open. The server was also kind. They close early, around 9 I think. Got the seafood tower and it was so fresh!!! The fish and chips and burger were also great. The sushi was heavy on mayo so I wouldn't get that again but will totally come back read more

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My new habit seems to be 2nd reviews for places I frequent. This was a big birthday for one of our group. The occasion noted on our reservation. While the food was very good/delicious as always but not one employee noted the occasion. Even wishing a happy birthday would have been nice. Why inquire about reason for dining out, setting up expectations, then nothing. We expected our guest would have been made to feel special. We will continue to dine here but this experience was disappointing. read more

Maybe we went on an off night but our experience was pretty disappointing. Our server was not busy, in fact we could see him most of the time talking to the other servers (it was early in the evening). Yet, we had to try and catch him to get refills on our waters and drinks at least two times. At the end of dinner we overhead another server offering the specials, and none were told to us. The food was pretty good. My miso soup was lukewarm. My sushi was pretty good! And the crab Rangoon dip was delicious. My husband had the clam chowder which was great. He had a cheeseburger that he said was overcooked..the server also never asked him how he wanted it cooked. But I guess you can't expect a great burger at a seafood restaurant. Overall, it was an okay experience. I don't think we will be coming back anytime soon when there are so many other great local seafood options. read more

Debbie was amazing. She was friendly and got our food to us hot and ready. The red dragon sushi was good, oysters were great and the lobster was great. Topped off dinner with a tall cake. Love that caramel topping. read more

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Cold wintery night, Portuguese seafood stew came out piping hot. Fair amount of seafood in the bowl but flavor was outstanding to make it perfect match with red wine Service was professional and helpful. Great suggestion on a red wine blend. I took one star off because they charge me $1.50 for a few more slices of toasted baguette- my check was over $100...seemed petty! read more

Got the surf and turf so made quite a dent on the pocket book but wanted to try "Boston Lobster". I made the mistake of doing take out and should have just eaten there. Filet was more medium than rare. The lobster was nicely presented so it was easy to eat, but the claw, though pulled out of its shell had an unexpected piece of cartilage in the meat so my teeth/mouth got an unpleasant surprise. Mashed potatoes were super salty. Asparagus was okay. The restaurant entrance was crazy. Waited longer than expected to even get to the counter to say I wanted to just pick up my food. I wanted to like this place but not sure I would have gotten a better experience if I ate there since the energy/ambiance was a bit nutty/stressed. Maybe not enough staff or perhaps division of staff duties is not very efficient or restaurant flow is off? Not sure. read more

This place was AWESOME!!!! Sat at the bar, parked at market basket because the lot was packed, but who cares let's get some steps. Servers were great at the bar, got two sushi rolls and some bao buns in intervals throughout the night. Bao buns the server kindly informed us that you wrap the lettuce around your bun - which who would've thunk, so thank you because it was delightful. Rolls were great, Paloma was good, and atmosphere was casual, fun with a more upscale feel. They had some shooters on their menu next to the oysters, and I just feel like we need more of this energy in the Woburn area. Will definitely be back read more

Surf Restaurant - Forget the name (IM SORRY) but it was AWESOME - Seafood Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

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My boyfriend and I stopped in at the end of the day for an impromptu date night and we had a great time. The restaurant itself seemed fancier than I thought and I was severely underdressed but it was fine! We ordered the calamari and scallops to share, and I ordered the fried tomato salad and my bf got the tuna poke and salmon nigiri. This ended up being a lot of food but our bill was way cheaper than we were expecting. The food honestly was pretty good but not outstanding. Things were generally on the saltier side. The thing that makes our review a 5 is our server. He was so funny and kind but unfortunately we didn't catch his name. My bf and I ordered Shirley temples and our server came back with the best drinks we've had. He said he asked the bartender to add extra cherries and to make it with half sprite half ginger ale (because that's how his daughter likes it!) and it made our dinner extra special. We will definitely be back and hopefully we can see our server again! read more

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I loved the open windows on the patio. Service was fast and efficient. The lobster roll, cold, was one of the best in Boston so far. The lobster fries were delicious. Cocktails were refreshing and well made. Prices were average for the area. read more

Went there to celebrate my birthday hosted by my daughter. It was a very large place which had many gatherings. Was seated right away and our waitress was very attentive and engaging. The food arrived promptly. Food was tasty and not too rich. The waitress brought a slice of birthday cake with a candle and participated in singing 'Happy Birthday'. That was a personal touch. read more

The chowder and lobster roll were good. The chowder was tasty but lacked depth and consistency, though it was loaded with ingredients. The lobster roll, however, was excellent and the fries made a perfect side. read more

The waiter was extremely attentive and we had a nice experience here. My bf really loved the food, but I thought it was just okay. The sushi roll was my favorite (red dragon), very good rice to fish ratio. The calamari was good and they give you a huge portion but I thought it was weird that they put it on top of the marinara instead of having it on the side. The calamari that was touching the marinara got soggy. I was not a fan of the steamed bun, the bacon was hard and dry, but the steamed bun itself was nice and fluffy. If I were to go again, getting other things from the menu since it was pretty flushed out and I think there's something on there I would like more. read more

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I am really glad they opened a seafood eatery. I wish there were more around my way. fresh seafood here!!

A few weekends ago me and my husband decided to visit surf restaurant in Woburn. We sat at the bar and had two wonderful bartenders wait on us. Danielle and Andrew were wonderful and were very knowledgeable about the menu and drinks. They made our experience so enticing and rememberable. Danielle suggested the seafood trio and it was delicious. They made us laugh all night! We can't wait to visit again and hope to have them both serve on us again! read more

Surf Restaurant - Adult iced coffee - Seafood Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

Food was pretty good, clam chowder was good, salad with miso salmon was good, so was the baked trio (been there twice, didn't eat all that in one sitting....). Service at the bar was great, at a table a bit slow, but overall good experience, though a bit of a chain restaurant feel to it. read more

I've never had a bad meal here and I've been a bunch of times! The wait staff is always attentive, the food is always delicious, and you can't beat their Mai Tai! Paul, the server, is amazing and you just can't go wrong with their amazingly fresh seafood! read more

Everything we tried was fantastic. We were a group of 11. The service and food were stellar definitely coming back for more of the Korean barbecue scallops.!! read more

Had dinner at Surf last night as a party of 5. Our server was excellent. We split the clam chowder and it was not good. Very gritty and much too salty. That was clearly a miss. Would not get again. The cold lobster roll was good. Cole slaw was not. It was very mushy and too creamy. Shrimp tacos were very good. 2 sushi appetizers were excellent. Could not eat my seafood dish, as it was much too salty. Had to send it back. We've eaten here many times, but this was by far the worst experience we have had here, and for that we will not rush back. read more

The food is honestly not worth the money because the price is so expensive for not so good tasting food. The service was good and the place was very nice though. read more

Five stars food was delicious service was awesome everything was top notch recommend seafood and dessert

While waiting for our food and we requested they close the entrance doors due to the strong cross breeze. We were told that the managers refused our request. Very uncomfortable throughout our meal. I ordered the Surf Clam Chowder. It was mediocre at best but at $13 it was overpriced. I also ordered the Lobster Kristina. Unfortunately, when the dish arrived at the table the asparagus was stone cold. Finally, despite multiple servers delivering food to the table they all failed to remove some of the plates and empty drink classes (e.g., see pic of my clam chowder bowl and the empty martini glasses all remaining throughout the meal). read more

Surf Restaurant - Shows empty clam chowder bowl that was left throughout the meal and multiple empty martini glasses that remained on the table also. - Seafood Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

Always an A+ meal. One of my favorite places to dine. For lunch, or dinner this place never disappoints. It's always consistent, super clean & I love the enclosed patio in the summer. The oysters are always sooo fresh, & the hola dancer sushi is killer. I dine here almost monthly. Thank you Surf ! read more

Ordered takeout from Surf yesterday and enjoyed my meal. The Surf Ramen was excellent, and the calamari did the job. In the future I'd want to eat at the physical restaurant since the atmosphere seemed pretty good and the host staff was nice when I picked up the food. Intrigued by Surf and will likely be back to see if it can climb from 4 to 5 stars. read more

Surf Restaurant - Surf Ramen (to go) - Seafood Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

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Tasty dishes, great service, reasonable prices, and a vibrant scene. All in all a solid choice despite the lack of parking.

Me and my son were in town for four days and ate dinner here twice. This place is amazing! The lobster fries and fish and chips were great and they were not even the best thing we ate there. The crab cake was so damn good that we ate 3 orders of them, they should put two on a plate and make it a dinner. My teenage son who does not like crab due to a bad experience years ago has now been converted into a crab cake fan. My absolute favorite thing was the traditional lobster roll. Do your tastebuds a favor and get one! Both our waiters were tremendous, they offered suggestions and took great care of us both times we were there. I wish I was in town one more day just to try the seafood stew. You need to check this place out! read more

Our third visit and each has been fantastic. Shannon our server was pleasant, knowledgeable and provided excellent service. We enjoyed an appetizer of clams on the half shell, entrees of miso salmon and the Korean BBQ scallops. The seafood was fresh and prepared perfectly. read more

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We gave up on cooking this weekend and ordered. We wanted to try something new and this spot has been on the list. We ordered for takeout and it was delicious. The aroma of the food seeped from the bag and filled our car on the way home. The food was absolutely delicious and left us quiet (that's a great thing). Looking around the venue while I waited, it looked like a great atmosphere and I can't wait to go in and have the full experience. read more

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First off want to emphasize ambiance, decor, and the area are beyond! The setting is fantastic for gathering with friends and is very family friendly. The bar is creatively integrated with the rest of the eating area, and TVs are cleverly mounted there so they won't be a distraction. However the food was just OK. We ordered the Crispy Dragon shrimp, several Fisherman Platters, Tuscan Shrimp pasta, and Tataki Maki Roll. Although it wasn't particularly noteworthy, it was still enjoyable. The service overall was not the best, had a hard time tracking down our waiter several times, but to be fair the place was quite busy. With all that being said I still would recommend checking them out. read more

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New Woburn location for Surf - located in the Market Basket plaza so plenty of parking available. The inside is huge, and plenty of bar seating as well. It was relatively busy for a Wednesday night, and since the food was delicious I can see why! Our server Sophia was attentive and really nice - it was my friends and my first time here so we wanted to take our time and she was perfectly amendable to that which was awesome. We didn't have any entrees but the variety of appetizers we tried were all really flavorful. I probably mis-ordered on the warm buttered lobster roll as I do not like sushi, but the lobster itself was delicious! read more

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Surf is a really great place for seafood, drinks, and fun setting. I don't think I've ever had something I didn't enjoy from there. It's hard for anything to not be great when you can sit outside on their patio! Staff is always so kind and accommodating. read more

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If you're looking for a lively ambiance and decent food, Surf is definitely a restaurant to check out. I'm giving Surf 3 stars not because I didn't enjoy myself here but because I wasn't necessarily blown away. For food, we did the Crispy Dragon Shrimp which was yummy. For my entree, I ordered the Tuscan Shrimp pasta which had way too many olives for my liking so I decided to swap it out for the Tataki Maki roll, which I enjoyed. We also ordered the Fisherman's Platter which was quite large (which is great) and had enough food for two people to share. The service could've been better, it was a little challenging getting out waiter's attention, but that's understandable it was a busy night. Overall, I recommend checking Surf out. read more

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