I went to surf shack for my birthday dinner in July. The location is great, right on the water. We were there in time to capture the sunset, which was lovely. The beach vibe is exactly what I was looking for . Dinner service was pretty busy but the waiter was very good . The manager came to check in during the meal as well. The food was ok . The menu was pretty small and pretty expensive for the options . We had the skirt steak , burger , shrimp and some other small bites . You are paying for location . Drinks were good . All in all I will be back! read more

Surf Shack - Outside of surf shack - American Near Me - Massapequa, New York

Went to the Surf Shack strictly to see a band that was playing that weekday evening ( Tuesday ). Immediately found seating and with ample time before the band started playing went to the bar for drinks. Although the beer selection was extremely limited ( all canned beer BTW) the specialty drinks were very good ( recommend the blackberry vodka lemonade). Bartenders are friendly and attentive but slightly overwhelmed ( may be a staffing issue many establishments are facing). Taking a chance on food ( based on some earlier comments from friends and Yelpers) tried the chicken tenders and lobster roll. I'll admit I was pleasantly surprised tenders were crunchy and the lobster was generously portioned and very good. The fries aren't Mickie D's fries but decent. Food ordering is done at the kitchen window with a beeper notification system. There are folks roaming about the seating area cleaning tables so one can focus on listening to the live music. Ample parking although the lot fills up fast especially with all the volleyball games being played on the beach . However there's a small dirt area thats available to Surf Shack customers located on the right when you enter the lot. Overall great drinks, though expensive, but the food is reasonably priced with nice portions. Check their website for daily specials and future upcoming events. read more

Surf Shack - Lobster roll w/ fries - American Near Me - Massapequa, New York

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We went on a Sunday at 2:50 pm. When we came into the beach we asked two hour restaurant parking so it was free. We got seated by 3 pm. We ordered fish & chips, 2 burgers, and 2 chicken tenders all with truffle fries. For drinks we got mango and strawberry margaritas and sodas. Drinks came out right away but for the food we had to wait a bit but we did not mind at all. The waitress kept on coming and letting us know the kitchen was working on our order. When the food arrived it was nice and hot. But husband loved his fish and chips. My burger was cooked perfect and was juicy. Kids loved their chicken tenders. We were done within 1.5 hours and went to the water for another 20 mins to enjoy. Bill came up to $200 including tip for 5 drinks and 5 meals. I would definitely go back! read more

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Review #100! This is the place to be! Come here for fresh fish and drinks while sitting on the beach. The staff manages the volume well and are polite and kind throughout service. I could have drank the coconut saffron broth that the mussels were in and will remember next time to shamelessly ask for a spoon and more bread. read more

Surf Shack - American Near Me - Massapequa, New York

Great spot right on the beach for a drink or a bite to eat. They have plenty of seating and the vibe is awesome. Definitely enjoyed my steak and eggs. Large portion cooked perfectly and tasted great. I also really enjoyed their cold brew coffee. The staff is friendly and very attentive as well. The only downside is during the day if you don't live in the Town of Oyster Bay, you have a two hour timer limit. read more

Surf Shack - Breakfast Burrito - American Near Me - Massapequa, New York

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This place is a whole vibe and I'm so happy my friends suggested it. I'd avoided this place over the past few years with stories heard about the food- I am happy I waited because the new chef has really stepped it up. The short rib and the lobster rolls were excellent - hot and tasty!! The drinks are potent and the bartenders really keep the vibes going. The music played really transports you to another place- totally Caribbean/Mexican seaside. Between the food and the vibes, I never expected to have a sunset that took my breath away as well. They'll have to tear me away from this place this summer! I even bought the sweatshirt read more

Surf Shack - Sunset - American Near Me - Massapequa, New York

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Came here on an absolute gem of a night, no humidity, beautiful sunset and great vibes. The place was packed on a Wednesday night and there was some kind of club across the way so you could hear the music coming from that. Our waiter was phenomenal, so friendly and attentive-I forget his name but he was great! My friends and I split the tuna tacos and the coconut shrimp and I forget what drink I started with but it was all very good. The shrimp may have been a smidge over cooked though. For entree I went with the salmon and a side of the summer arancini which was mushrooms and zucchini-so unique, I had to try! Everything had a ton of flavor. I was pleasantly surprised by this place. I figured a beach bar would be kind of a dive-nothing wrong with a dive, it just exceeded my expectations. For dessert we went with the sundae -split with the s'mores and cookies and cream ice cream and we ate every last bite! Such a great night, I'm sad summer is coming to an end but maybe I can squeeze in another visit before it's over-worth it! read more

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I have no complaints. A happy hour would make it top tier. the food was delicious The service friendly and frequent. The manger is wonderful, she checked on every table and had a conversation with people and give tips. Ambiance is beautiful read more

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The Surf Shack was the perfect way to spend a summer afternoon with my husband. You simply can't beat the beachfront setting. Great views, ocean breezes, and a laid back atmosphere instantly put you in vacation mode. Everything we ordered was delicious. We started with chips and guacamole and wings, both of which were fresh and flavorful. The lobster roll was packed with lobster and paired perfectly with crispy fries, and the lobster mac and cheese was rich, cheesy, and loaded with generous chunks of lobster. The drinks were equally impressive. Ice cold, refreshing, and definitely strong enough to make you feel like you're on vacation. Exactly what you want while relaxing by the beach. The service was prompt, friendly, and attentive throughout our visit, even during a busy afternoon. Between the food, drinks, service, and beautiful location, The Surf Shack delivered on every level. We'll absolutely be back for another beach day and lunch date. Highly recommend if you're looking for great food, strong cocktails, and a fun waterfront atmosphere. read more

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We decided to eat here after a weekday splash park day. We have never eaten at TOBAY so we decided to stop at the Surf Shack. It was a Tuesday afternoon and it was not too crowded. There was no actual hostess during the day so everyone who was awaiting to sit was a bit confused if we could self seat or wait. A waiter would come by and say someone would be with us and we were eventually seated. The prices were expected for a beachside restaurant. We were informed of the taco specials for Tuesday and got one of each - shrimp, pulled pork, fish. Each platter included 3 tacos and they were decent size. The food was pretty average for the price. The staff seemed very overwhelmed and it was a bit disorganized so I wouldn't probably dine here when it's busy. We dined with our 1 year old and they had high chairs and kids menus as well. She just ate off our tacos and enjoyed them as well. The ambiance was nice. It seems like there are live music nights as well so definitely check the schedule. There is bar seating as well. read more

Surf Shack - American Near Me - Massapequa, New York

If you're looking for a nice date night spot on the water to watch the sunset while you have some good eats and drinks in the town of oyster bay, this is definitely it! read more

Came for dinner before a band was playing on a Saturday night. The food was much better than expected, our group ordered the calamari, mussels, empanadas, buffalo wings, ahi tuna, and the burger. Food came out quickly for a Saturday night, hot and fresh. Ambiance was good and our waitress was excellent. However, checked in for a table was told a 2 hour wait meanwhile there were empty tables all over the place. The host told us the empty tables were called and they were giving them a 10 min window to come for the table. We sat at a high table saw one that was opened. The young host was in over her head, many tables empty and had no clue what she was doing. PS the open tables I saw were never filled the whole night. Poorly run, bus boys and waitresses walking around doing nothing. Need management to step in. read more

Surf Shack - Empty tables for 2 hours never filled meanwhile 2 hour wait.. smh! - American Near Me - Massapequa, New York

It was somewhat of a surprise to find this place in TOBAY. I realize I have not done enough homework at all the restaurants and bars right on the beach in TOBAY. Still, it is always a pleasant discovery to come across a spot with a sizable, seated bar area right on the sand. Sun, fun, and good drinks, which is what I call it. Surf Shack is a beachside bar and restaurant that offers a menu featuring items like lobster rolls, along with live entertainment. However, when I was there, there was no live music. Luckily, the neighboring Boat Yard had live entertainment that you can overhear, adding to the lively beachside vibe. The bar service was a bit slow, but that is understandable given it was busy. They also manage the outdoor dining area, which adds to the relaxed atmosphere. I was there simply to unwind, soaking in the beautiful scenery, the beach, and enjoying a few cocktails. I decided to pass on eating at this time, but the place has its charm for a casual, beachside hangout. read more

Surf Shack - American Near Me - Massapequa, New York

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Beautiful spot. On Tobay beach. Service very good. The appetizers and entrees were excellent. Lobster rolls so delicious too. A bit pricey

We haven't eaten yet. Our food hasn't even arrived yet, but I have so much to say. So far, our waitress has been blunt and unhelpful. She brought five plates. 3 of which were DIRTY. Not scratched or damaged, but actually filthy...remnants of food. Eww. We brought it back just to find out forks were also filthy. So much so that we couldn't clean them with the oddly metallic tasting water they served us. The ambiance is poor. There are small flies and mosquitos everywhere. Hopefully the food with make up for it, but after seeing how dirty the dishes were, I don't have a good feeling about the hygienic practices here. The partner restaurants-- salt shack and boat whatever were also pretty bad with food so hopefully all will be well. Just got it. Not very good. read more

The Surf Shack at Tobay Beach is the perfect spot for a beach day bite! I want to give it 3.5 stars! Parking for the restaurant is free but not if you want to spend the day at the beach too! You can't go wrong with the lobster roll -- served hot or cold depending on your mood, and it's so fresh and delicious. I love that they serve brunch daily until 2pm, which makes it easy to stop by whether you're grabbing a late breakfast or lunch. The casual, beachside vibe makes it the ideal place to relax, enjoy good food, and soak in the ocean views. Definitely a go-to when spending the day at the beach. If you take a walk they also have a memorial for those who passed on 9/11 that lived on LI. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive too which was a plus! read more

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Decent food. Was a very long wait for food to come out though. Everything seemed fresh. Would like to return for one of their theme events. read more

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Hey fellow beach goers, surfs up at the Surf Shack on the bay side at Tobay Beach on Ocean Drive. Make your reservation and sit on the beach and watch the sunset then go and enjoy your meal. Service was good thanks ( Juan). A hiccup with my food ordered the Fish and Chips all breadcrumb, hardly any fish and burnt, they credited my bill. All others Mac and Cheese and Salmon were delicious and the calamari appetizer. CIAO FOR NOW read more

Surf Shack - Beach Area outside the Shack - American Near Me - Massapequa, New York

Wow. A lot has changed here over the years. Havent been in a few and since i live nearby, thought i would give it another shot. This is a very busy and popular spot inside of the tobay beach. The bar area is amazing with great service and food. Happy hour is a must. What blew me away the most was how reasonable the prices were for it beeing a seasonal spot and the quality of food they serve. Portions were big and the food was fresh and delicious. Hot tip: pineapple guac with chips is a game changer. Couple of notes: parking for non tob residents is free only after 5pm. If there is a show at jones beach theater, 4-7pm it is nuts for the pre game if its an older crowd show. Bottom line, Surf Shack is a great spot on Ocean Parkway / Tobay Beach that shouldnt be overlooked. A great outdoor beach bar and restaurant. read more

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Went on a Friday couple weeks back. We got there at 515. Was expecting a total mess of crowds (it was a hot beautiful afternoon). However, we were seated immediately. Also expected service to be shite. Wrong again! Our waitress for quick and attentive. For sure the food would be terrible since its atmosphere is awesome. I ordered the tuna dish. Wifee had lobster roll. Kids had chicken fingers and fries. We all loved it !! Great experience read more

Tyler was amazing Kept coming back checking on us . Split the breakfast burrito and chicken panini was delicious.sunny day margarita with the coconut tequila really hit the spot . Will definitely be back . read more

Usually, any establishment on Long Island that seasonal hires seasonal help which is understandable surf shack is no exception service was slow. The food is mediocre, but the view is nice. The lobster roll had some pieces of lobster shell the Connecticut lobster roll was very buttery. The breakfast burrito weigh about 10 pounds Way too many potatoes inside and the place is not cheap but sure as hell beats going to the salt shack at least they give you free parking at the surf shack. Where at the salt shack they charge $40 just to get into the parking lot. Have a great rest of the summer read more

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Went there for my son's birthday party. The hostess was very helpful with helping us set up. The food was delicious and fresh. They served top shelf drinks. We had a great time and would recommend to anyone to have your party or just eat at the restaurant. read more

Growing up on the N. Shore on LI, in the town of Huntington, Tobay Beach was not really on our radar, though we did frequent the beautiful Robert Moses just "up the road." (NEVER will understand WHY beaches need to be so.... "EXCLUSIVE," esp. when the SAME WATER is 2 min. up the road!!) Though it's a Town of Oyster Bay beach during the day, we lucky out of town "invaders" are lucky enough to be able to come in, enjoy both the beach and the calmer bay (?) catch free concerts, AND enjoy this SURPRISINGLY good "al fresco" dining option as well... SCORE!! I had my doubts about this "Margaritaville-esque" spot, wondering if it might be perpetually busy just because of its primo location, and every single time we've tried to eat here in the past, there's always been a HUGE wait, but on a recent Sunday evening, we decided to wait it out (were told approx. 45 minutes at about 7pm) and enjoyed the sunset and tunes wafting our way from the concert. My sister went and checked at about 20 minutes (we LI'ers always take that chance!!) and found that the high top tables had no wait (!!) so we were seated early!! Give that a try if you've got a long wait!! Table was fine, service was GREAT, and the menu went from basic "beach/bar fare" to some really interesting options. They were "out" of fish and chips (?!?) my first choice, and I'm soooooo happy they were, because what I **did** wind up ordering was WONDERFUL!! The tomato watermelon salad, with just about the best, freshest salmon I've ever had added on, was WONDERFUL, and sorry, I'm STEALING their idea, if not the authentic recipe, to try at home!! Lots of tempting apps, entrees, cocktail choices, and even a few tropical desserts to try. My sister and her BF got the salmon entree and were WISHING they got my salad instead. GREAT spot for summer sunset dining. Expect a wait, but it'll be worth it!! ENJOY!! read more

Surf Shack - American Near Me - Massapequa, New York

terrible, our chicken was rubbery, the calamari was soggy. It is crazy overpriced not good food

Good bar food , drinks a l little weak , forever getting a check nice just un organized

OMG!!!! Horrible service! Waited 45 minutes for only 2 people and there were plenty of empty tables! Waited an hour for food to get there and chicken was hard ! Never going here again!!! Sunset was only thing that was good read more

This place is on the side of the bay, the scenery is great, at least I liked it, the service was very good, from the moment the hostess greets you till the time you meet your server, friendly and helpful staff. The food was pretty good. We had the coconut shrimp and the lobster tacos, and they didn't disappoint, I will definitely come back . read more

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Ordered Lobster Rolls - one hot - one cold $39.00 each!!! I asked the waitress if they were hearty ( meaning at that price , lot's of lobster) NOT THE CASE! skimpy sandwich and to add insult to injury...cold french fries. Setting - very nice! But if I come back, I will not get the lobster rolls. read more

You really aren't coming to this place for gourmet food. However I will say the mussels in a the coconut broth was pretty good. Wings we're just ok. Cocktails were decent. Nothing special. For some reason we were told 30-45 minutes for a table. And there was plenty of open tables. The band was playing next door. They had a terrible speaker playing the music. Bartenders were nice and attentive. Its a beach bar. A couple of tweeks and this place would be amazing as opposed to ok read more

Surf Shack - Amazing view - American Near Me - Massapequa, New York

Not gonna like that to our surprise, the food was very good. The view is great and the vibe is awesome. Zack was a wonderful server read more

Surf Shack - Salmon - American Near Me - Massapequa, New York

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07/0424 Happy 4th The Açaí bowl was nasty!! There was way too much granola, the açaí was not açaí it was a purée of blue berry and banana with ice pieces. 25% of a Banana and one strawberry on top. The strawberries were from a box. It did not look like it was washed at all. $13 - Not worth it! Please use real açaí! Learn how to make a açaí bowl. Penn station has a nice açaí bowl. Go there and learn how it's done before deceiving your customers. Thanks, Joe read more

Surf Shack - Nasty Açaí bowl. Not Real açaí!!! - American Near Me - Massapequa, New York

Sitting outside watching the water and enjoying great drinks! Appetizers are delicious as are the burgers and sandwiches! The service is usually very good and you can't get a better atmosphere one of my favorite summer places. read more

We had a disappointing experience at the Surf Shack recently. Our party of 6 adults, a 5-year-old, a toddler, and an infant were looking forward to a meal together, but we were met with resistance from the manager when we asked for a larger table. They wanted to sit our party at a picnic table with low benches. Despite there being empty tables available, and explaining we had two adults with physical disabilities we were told that they could not accommodate us because we needed two high chairs. We explained that our 5-year-old niece does not use a high chair and is able to sit in a regular chair, but the "manager" was unwilling to accommodate . We were left feeling frustrated and unwelcome. It's a shame that our family outing was marred by such inflexibility. We requested to speak to a GM but were told there are no higher management available. When we requested contact information for upper management we were told that they were not allowed to give out that number. The young manager Sidney handled the situation very poorly and requires training to better serve in her role as leadership and deescalation. Sidney's customer service and managerial skills were highly inept. We were trying to understand the reasoning behind why we were not being accommodated but there was no rational explanation. Although Sidney did give a piece of her résumé saying "I know look I young, but I know what I'm doing". Horrible experience before we even sat down. The Surf Shack let at least $250+ just walk out. Hopefully we have a better experience in the future and these young ladies are trained how to properly perform their profession in customer service and satisfaction. The lack of customer service left a sour taste in our mouths. We hope that in the future, the staff will be more accommodating to families with young children. Until then, we will be taking our business elsewhere. read more

Today's lunch at Surf Shack exceeded any expectations. All we really wanted was a cocktail overlooking the Great South Bay. But I couldn't resist the Mahi Tacos, and this was an excellent choice, spiced to perfection with a hint of sweetness, And the grilled chicken over a salad was also a great choice. All fresh ingredients and large portion. Great outdoor beachy vibe. Very good service, Thank You Kristen for the service and great suggestions. read more

Surf Shack - Lunch, cocktails and waterside view of Great South Bay. - American Near Me - Massapequa, New York

First time here and definitely coming back. Especially since my husband and I are big beach bums. Granted, we are not Town of Oyster Bay residents so they allow us 2 hours for restaurant only, no access to beach or play area but eating here was enough for us to feel like we were on vacation, surrounded by palm trees and their outdoor tiki bar. Food and drinks were delicious. It's only memorial day weekend and I'm sure that this place is great for the summer. Our waiter, Tyler, was awesome; so sweet and attentive. Even the hostess was so welcoming and friendly. read more

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A little bit out of the way, but definitely worth a trip. This spot is right on the bay with beautiful views of the beach, water and sky. The staff and bartenders were all very friendly and the drinks were delicious. It took us a while to get a table (no reservations accepted either), but once we sat we were immediately greeted by our waiter and the service was immaculate. The seared tuna entree that I had was really good, and in fact, all of the food we ordered was... The only real negative about this place are the bathrooms, which isn't really their fault. The restaurant shared bathrooms with the public beach so as you can probably imagine- they're not the cleanest. read more

Surf Shack - Seared Tuna. VERY good. - American Near Me - Massapequa, New York

we stopped here on the Fourth of July weekend. The food was absolutely amazing and the drinks were delicious. I highly recommend this to anyone in the area who wants to feel like they are on an island in the Caribbean somewhere. Great atmosphere. read more

Love the vibe and the food is delicious. Coconut mussels are my favorite!!! They also have oysters and clams. The coconut shrimp are delicious and crispy. I honestly haven't had a bad dish in this place. read more

Surf Shack - The sunset view from our table - American Near Me - Massapequa, New York

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Overpriced bad food! Don't believe the hype...the $32 lobster roll is a glorified tuna salad! Absolutely disgusting guacamole! The only nice and inviting part of this place is the view. read more