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

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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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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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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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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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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There's live music and/or DJ. We are right on the beach and there's chairs to sit and people watch. Food and service was very good. There was no fee to park when we got here at 6:00pm. read more

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I get hungry after I hang ten at the beach! Thats why you should get your flip flops & duck dive over to the Surf Shack coastal kitchen! I had their signature Surf burger & let me tell you this is no Barney burger! This was A-frame radical tasting burger, the onion bacon jam was on point! I left amped & stoked! read more

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The Tobay Beach crowd is a captive audience and is stuck with one of two choices when it comes to food and drink. This is one of them. Island Time Surf Shack is an appropriate name for the level of service. To cut them some slack, the staff is very nice but definitely more interested in socializing with each other than serving. Drinks are expensive but good. Food is decent overall with surprisingly good crab cakes. It's not about IF you come here since you don't have much choice if you are thirsty/ hungry when you frequent Tobay Beach so just pack your patience along with your flip flops. read more

Dude, $24 for a burger???? Was $16 last year. Nowhere to hide on this menu for average food in a summery location. read more

Very cool spot in comparison to what this location was before. Free parking after 5! Enjoy live music, dancing, a great view and some delicious food! (Weather permitting) There's many options for food from indoor to outside. The indoor seating was a bit messy and scattered. Looked dirty in my opinion. All orders are separate so you need to pay and wait if you want things from different spots. That's kinda annoying. Pizza and bar food inside, tacos and guacamole at one spot, power bowls, salads at another and then a third offering more options outside. So guacamole at one- A power bowl at another - got a food buzzer Then the bar before sitting down at a table. The food was good, entertainment was good and the location was great! I'll give it a better shot this summer :) read more

Surf Shack - American Near Me - Massapequa, New York

My new favorite hidden gem. This place makes you feel like you're on vacation. The food was actually better than I thought it'd be. The crab cakes are my favorite and they legit have the best chicken fingers ever. The lobster roll was good but it was better the first time I tried it. My only complaint is that the tostada for the ceviche was stale because it was a little soft but the ceviche itself was good. It's a seafood ceviche so it has shrimp, mussels, oysters. My friend had the ribs and she loved it. The drinks are really good too. They make great frozen drinks. The service was good and the staff is friendly. I've been here 3 times over the past month since I discovered this place. There's also a bay you can swim in and they have a live band next door. read more

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I sat at the Bar in the 1st seat next to the Servers station. Ordered drink, appetizer & main course all at once. Drink came out immediately. Around 15 minutes later appetizer arrived and I asked for another drink. It never came even after asking 3x (Mind you the Bar crowd was slim. There was no standing only behind the patrons sitting at the Bar). Main course still wasn't out 30 minutes later. O heard my Bartender ask the server to go find my order. He never came back with a reply. Approximately 40 minutes later I'm still sitting there(still without a drink) and the Bartender says "Did you get your food yet". I said no food- bo drink. So I got my 2nd drink and Bartenter tells server to find my food. My seared Tuna came out ice cold(which means it was ready 40 minutes ago). I was starving so I didn't say a word to Bartender(nor did he ask). I finished my meal and after asking for a check it took 15 minutes for it to arrive. Left ZERO tip which has never happened!!! Do yourself a favor & eat before going there and sit at the outer cocktail tables where there are waitresses. Because I noticed they are waited on by Bartenters immediately! read more

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I wanted to try something different today & visited this restaurant today. The staff was very lovely & the view was beautiful however the food was awful. The pina coladas were good but I was disgusted by the waitress using her hands after touching other things to put the pineapple in my husband's drink. One of the waitstaff wiped his nose at least two times with his shirt as he was working. We ordered the wings which were undercooked, my husband & I sent them back. The manager (I'm guessing) was very kind & came over to inquire about the wings. She took it off our tab. We ordered the crab cakes which were good, the calamari which my husband forced himself to eat & the burger well done with fries. The burger was not well done like we asked, the waiter was so kind to take it back but when it was brought out again it still was pink inside & the fries looked old & were cold. The guy sitting close to us told us he couldn't eat his fries either. I left the fries there & just took the burger home to cook it myself but Im probably just going to throw it out. While I was not expecting fireworks from a surf shack I expected to at least be able to eat what I ordered. We spent over $100 with tip & were not left satisfied. Needless to say we will not be back. Surf Shack please do better!!!! read more

Surf Shack - Receipt. - American Near Me - Massapequa, New York

So fun! Arrive after 4pm for free parking, otherwise you have to pay the town beach parking fee. You can hang out inside or on the beach in front. We brought our own drinks and table and chairs and camped out behind the bar and went in and out for food and bathroom. Then moved inside later on for the live music. Is always a good time. read more

The restaurants at Tobay have really stepped up their game. The Surf Shack had a large amount of offerings from food to drinks. Everything felt gourmet, was plated nicely, and worth the price. I would definitely come back here again and do recommend it. read more

Surf Shack - I got the lobster roll for $25. It had a good amount of lobster and was delicious. - American Near Me - Massapequa, New York

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Eleven of us went to the Surf Shack yesterday for lunch and it was fantastic. We started with baked clams and Calamia and both were excellent. The meals were from cheeseburgers, fish and chips to scallops, salmon and lobster rolls. Everyone said what they had was delicious. These meals were topped off with scrumptious cheesecakes and PeanutButter chocolate cake. The staff could not have been any better. Karly our waitress had the patience of a saint with us and was there helping us out at every moment. Cannot wait to return for the lobster roll! read more

The food and drinks here are REALLY GOOD! Everything is a little expensive but that's to be expected in Long Island. The drinks are strong and worth the money. The tacos definitely took the spotlight. For $6 a piece you get a good 2-3 yummy, flavorful bites! read more

Surf Shack - Short rib taco and Caribbean chicken taco - American Near Me - Massapequa, New York

Stay away from this shit hole !!!! Came there at 7 they said an hour wait meanwhile about 7 tables are standing empty . We kept on asking when will we be seated they said they have a 4 page wait list but the tables are standing empty . In an hour and a half we got sick of looking at this chaos and just left ! So I've eaten there before the food is not good at all people come for the view but this is abuse !! Never again absolutely disgusting read more

Food was good, but the service was awful. Wanted to seat a party of 8, three of which were children, on a picnic bench right next to the bar when there were several tables larger and more suitable available. Waitress was annoyed when we were moved over to her section, since she was totally bored with her job. Since it was a birthday dinner, we ordered a dessert for the birthday person. Cupcake was tossed on the table. Came with an unlit candle. She said she couldn't find a lighter. Silverware and water were dropped on the table for us to distribute. Will not return. read more

A great spot located on Tobay beach if you're looking for a nice meal and drinks with a view. We got a spot out on the patio, and it was nice and warm. I ordered one of their low calorie cucumber cocktails, which was not sweet, and was quite refreshing, exactly what I was looking for. We ordered a black bean patty burger, and a Nashville hot chicken sandwich. The sandwich wasn't an authentic Nashville hot sandwich - the chicken was too thin, and had been drenched in a sauce, which didn't taste at all like Nashville hot chicken. It was decent nonetheless. The black bean burger was actually way more delicious, and quite unlike me, I ended up enjoying the vegetarian burger more than the chicken sandwich. Perhaps, I would like to be back here some time to try out some of their other food items and drinks. read more

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The food is terrible and over priced. The baked clams were orange?, crispy, dry and tasted strange. The wings were average but the veggies were old, dried out and wilted. The fish and chips were greasy and soggy. The view is beautiful so sit at the bar for a drink. Drink prices are reasonable. Our server was lovely. read more

I did not get to try this place and please note that this is purely based on the not enough information provided on the website or even on the site. We tried to go here during the Covid time for lunch and no where on their website, Google map or Yelp said only resident of area is allowed to dine here before 5pm... I am not sure if it is a Covid time thing or always like this. I was hangry and drive 10 minutes more to come here and had to turn around. There was no sign around as well. We were all so hungry and frustrated because we would have eaten something before entering the island if we knew this. Please provide better information. read more