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    Surf's Up

    3.5 (123 reviews)
    InexpensivePizza, Sandwiches

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Cardboard slice - frozen pizza is better.

    Worst pizza I have ever had. Minimally a pizza has to be better than a frozen pizza - this cardboard product doesn't come close to any frozen brand. The owner should be embarrassed. I called the other pizza place in town and they have a two hour wait for a pie - not surprising! The owner should be embarrassed. Just un freeze some Ellios, your customers would be more satisfied.

    Cheese steak and fries! Hot and delicious!
    Jill S.

    My husband and I picked up a cheesesteak and fries last night. Both fresh and delicious! Highly recommend!

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    Phantom F.

    Get your tetanus and vaccination shots!!! Dirty, Outdated, Upstairs smells like pee, carpet cleaner left out - can't clean that carpet, pizza tastes like glorified Ellios cardboard, and it's operated by too many teenagers.

    This is half of the small cheesesteak! The large is 18 inches!
    Christopher M.

    So glad the boys and I remembered Surf's Up as we finished our day on the beach today! We went for an everything cheesesteak and a large bacon pizza which were both fantastic! Customer service was phenomenal and Surfs Up will certainly be a yearly tradition for @MartinMountainMen

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    Great cheese steaks! Best I've had so far at bethany,dewey, or ocean city! I'm not a fan of the pizza.

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    Best cheesesteak in Delaware! They are HUGE so go there when you are very hungry! I end up full and happy every time.

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    We've been enjoying the cheesesteaks for years. My husband wishes you'd bring back fountain cherry coke though. We'll see you next summer.

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    We always hit this place for our cheesesteaks. The bread is the best and even a small sandwich can't be finished.

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    Hours are incorrect. Not open at 9 am. Drove from Ocean City on way home and wanted to stop but can't. No website either. Wtf.

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    The worst cheesesteak ever!! Anyone that thinks they're good obviously never had a real cheesesteak like Al Casapulla's.in Millville.

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    Cheesesteaks are amazing! French fries were so good I ate the whole bag and there was probably enough to feed 4...

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    Cheesesteak sandwich was good. Large is a little pricey but you can feed up to 3 people with it. Fries and pizza are good to.

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