Surf's Up -- are you in Mt Prospect, or your favorite seaside shack by the water? Santa Cruz, Cocoa Beach, Cabo, Surfer's Point? The restaurant is small, with limited seating, but brightly decorated and immersive on the surf decor. I ordered the fish n chips, and they let me know it would be about 12 minutes, because they make everything fresh. No problema, dude. Beach Boys, surf music and other mellow tunes play overhead while you wait. It wasn't long at all, and I was presented with three (3!!!) crisply battered fish filets on a mound of seasoned shoestring fries. It was hot (prepared to order, remember), and delicious. The fries were awesome as well. I thought it was a little pricey, but the portions were large and I had plenty to take away. My fish was delish -- and I'd be glad to come back and try some of the other combos. The people who worked here were chill and friendly. Good vibrations! read more

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This little, unassuming restaurant should not be missed! Surf's Up in Mt. Prospect is conveniently located right next to the AMC Theater in Randhurst and this is the perfect place to grab a bite before the movies! This is a cute little restaurant with a few tables, window seats and seating along the wall. With the weather being nice there are tables outside too. Hubby and I wanted some seafood and we passed by Surf's Up a few times so it's long overdue for us to stop and try the food today. The owner, Lisa, was working behind the counter. She is so sweet and certainly very proud of her restaurant! We asked her for recommendations and she was happy to share some of the top preferred items of guests. She gave us time to look over the menu. I settled on the fried catfish dinner with a side of grits, greens & a roll. Hubby wanted fish and chips with a roll. Lisa told us that everything is made fresh to order so it would be about 15-20 mins. We weren't in any hurry, but we appreciated the heads up and the fact that it was all freshly made. The food arrived crispy and hot and oh so delicious! My catfish was so flakey. The grits and greens were the perfect sides to go with it. Hubs really enjoyed his fish and chips. The fries were so good, we couldn't stop eating them. Lisa also sold us on the fresh bread pudding, but we so full so we had to take it go. Just finished it tonight and it was even more delicious than she described! We will certainly be returning to try the shrimp po' boy and other items on her menu! Plus more bread pudding. Don't pass up this cute little place with delicious fresh seafood and desserts plus friendly service. read more

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I came here with my girlfriend for a quick lunch. I got the grilled shrimp po boy and she got the fish and chips. The food came out a bit slow but was incredibly fresh and the server was very nice and attentive. The shrimp was juicy and the poboy was perfectly seasoned. The fish was also crisp and light. The only downside was the fries weren't crispy. Overall, the seafood was quite good and for a pretty reasonable price. The decor was interesting, very colorful. It gives the feeling of a fast food restaurant by the beach. read more

Quick stop to Surf's Up for chicken, greens and grits! Hot and freshly prepared. Located in Randhurst Mall next to the AMC Movie Theatre and Altea Viet Coffee & Tea and near Costco and Home Depot. Staff was friendly and helpful with menu. Lots of seafood and chicken choices. Cool costal decor with inside table & bar seating as well as outside seating (semi-private with the evergreen trees and large tree covering area. It did not disappoint! Thank you!!! read more

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My friend and I both ordered po' boy sandwiches -- she had fried shrimp and I had grilled tilapia. We were both a little underwhelmed by the sandwiches -- they were fine, just didn't have much flavor. They came with enormous sides of fries that were pretty good, but my favorite part of our meal was the side of hush puppies we shared. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I didn't realize how tiny the place is until I ate in there. There are just two tables, and then some stools around countertops that face the windows. Both tables were occupied, so we sat at the counter. Not my preferred location, but it worked out OK. A big perk is that I'd purchased a $15 for $30 Local Flavor deal, so we saved $15 on our bill. Overall, I might try another dish here sometime if I had another coupon/incentive, but I'd be most likely to stop in for an order of hush puppies to go. read more

Surf's Up - Mount Prospect - Hush Puppies - Seafood Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

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Food was amazing!! Staff friendly!!! Great place to eat!! The wings are huge the crab legs and shrimp. Dinner was amazing. Very good hush puppies great free green fried tomatoes. read more

Surf's Up - Mount Prospect - Wings where huge - Seafood Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

Small, clean, new looking building. The lady at the counter provided friendly southern hospitality. Good selection of menu items, and the prices are good as long it's high quality food. I had a grilled catfish po' boy. The fish was good but the ratio of fish to condiments is way off. It was served on a good toasted brioche bun. If I were along the Gulf Coast this would be just average. Considering I'm a long long way from the coast it's not bad. The friendly service raised it to four stars. read more

Surf's Up - Mount Prospect - Po Boy - Seafood Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

It's just a small shop, but the weather was so pleasant we sat outside and really enjoyed our dining. The entrees are casually served in plastic baskets or trays. All four of us were very pleased with our all-seafood dishes. It takes 15-20 minutes for the kitchen crew to prepare the meals, so expect to wait. Everything was fresh and delicious. We entertained Estonian friends who don't get much fresh seafood where they are from, so they were very happy. This was a good find! Thanks, Yelp' read more

came across this place on google maps and decided to check it out! you order at the register and then they bring the food to you. i got the shrimp po boy with fried shrimp (grilled is the other option) and my husband got the fish and chips. i liked my po boy a lot! good amount of shrimp. the fries were also good and not soggy. i sampled my husband's and his was also good. not the best fish and chips i've had but it satisfies the craving! after we were done, we cleaned up and were on our way. the staff also seem very friendly. we'll be back for the next time we want seafood! read more

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Had dirty rice, fried green tomato crab with corn red potatoes. They gave me a fresh sample of rice pudding. Very nice service. Dirty rice was good a little small for the price. Fried green tomato was excellent great spicy mustard sauce Crab was good either green butter and lemon. Lotta great flavor. Corn was not to good, could tell it was soggy. Everything else was pretty tasty The water pressure was weak and no warm water. . I ordered a drink but forgot to get it. So next time. Will be back and try some other things. read more

Flocked over here after many great reviews. Visited here on a Monday night, weather was perfect, sat out on the patio (car and people watched!) Didn't know what to get so got 2 mains: Crab Legs & Shrimp Combo (grilled shrimps). Time to get dirty! Glad I had no on-lookers while I ate, it was GOOD! I added some hot sauce to my butter draw, man o good! THA Bomb Sandwich, That lobster tail meat, o o o! Grilled big Cajun style shrimps were good too! I had a overload on shrimps, got it in both of my meals, I was stuffed!! Recommend: Order the Crab Leg dinner and THA Bomb sandwich so you're not overwhelmed with SHRIMPS! Or just order 1 main :) Food took about 15 minutes to cook up but time flew as the parking provided great entertainment. Even though we sat outside, follow-up service was on point! Note: I was caught digging in my food, butter dipping, shells flying, as customers were walking in :) Coming back..... read more

Surf's Up - Mount Prospect - Crab Leg & Shrimp Combo - Seafood Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

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A fun and casual restaurant for a quick bite. My favorite dish was the fish n chips; the batter on the fish was light and flavorful. We also really enjoyed the shrimp as they were cooked perfectly. I believe it is a family owned business and they were lovely to talk to. Definitely recommend! read more

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The food was great and had many choices for all kinds of seafood. The people are very kind and service orientated!

5 stars for Surf's Up - Mount Prospect. This location blows the Lockport location away. The food is excellent and is made to order so it's always fresh, but expect a 10-15 minute wait for your food. I recommend the 2 fish combo - you can either have it grilled or fried, the catfish was my favorite by far. The sides are decent sized portions. It's nice and quiet in the restaurant if you're dining in, the employees are very friendly, I'd recommend stopping in if you're in the mood for some seafood. read more

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Fabulous food and great service. Please try this restaurant. You'll definitely love it. #iraeats #iraeats. read more

Surf's Up - Mount Prospect - Seafood Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

wow, Wow, WOW!!!! Unbelievable food. Seriously. Soooooo good!!!! I had "tha Bomb" sandwich with fried lobster and grilled shrimp on a garlic brioche. Easily the best sandwich I've ever eaten. Huge, juicy portion of fried lobster (you can choose fried or grilled) plus grilled shrimp (same.) Also had a side of perfectly prepared greens (drink the water it's cooked in!!) not overly spiced or salty-just fantastic, and cheesy grits. This was my first grits experience (Chicago born) and after a couple of tastes I was SOLD!! The shoestring fries were so delicious-I'm not a huge fries person but I LOVED these!! My husband had the fried shrimp dinner and a side of hush puppies and he was in heaven!! The gentleman who took our order was positively delightful, the food came up fast, fresh, and hot. Will definitely be back and I highly recommend!!!! read more

This location is not only for take out but you can also dine in. They have a good amount of seating. Since it's next door to AMC, you can park in the same lot. However, if you go at night for dinner, be prepared to drive around looking for closer spots. It didn't take long for the food to come out. I ordered Tha Bomb and chose my lobster tail and shrimp grilled. It came on a garlic brioche bun. The house made Surf Sauce was very tasty. No complaints about the grilled lobster nor the grilled shrimp, they were cooked beautifully. French fries were delicious, nice seasoning that wasn't overly salty. I had a taste of the dirty rice and I found it bland like they forgot to season it. Prices are typical for seafood in this State. Service was decent. read more

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Wow, I regret not trying this place sooner! This is right next to AMC in Randhurst with parking shared with the movie theater. My food was INCREDIBLE. I went with the 6-pc grilled shrimp, fries, cocktail sauce, and cole slaw. The quality was just AMAZING! Highly, highly recommend!! read more

OMG! You have to come here. Ordered the grilled shrimp po'boy. Made to order. Nicely seasoned. Quality bread. And perfect size for lunch. For $15.99 I did not expect it to come with fries. But it did and they were also nicely seasoned. Friendly service and bright, clean environment. If you're going to Costco, skip their hot dogs and come here. read more

The service was good but the food, the amount of food compared to the price is not good. Maybe other items on the menu may be good but what I got vs the $$ was not it for me. I feel I'm better off going to a seafood boil spot instead. read more

I feel like this place is slept on. Tasty, fresh made seafood. I've only had their grilled shrimp so far but it's fresh and well seasoned. Fries crisp. Bread pudding was so good with caramel topping. Folks are always friendly. read more

Edit!!! Lemme just say, the lady in here washed her hands like 3 times during my order. I'm like ok!! I see you, where's the option for 6 stars at? The place is very clean. I got cheesy grits and greens with turkey as sides. THE BEST GREENS EVER!!! These will make a stubborn child drop their uncrustable. Grits were smooth and creamy, never knew this could be attained. Was as if someone was practicing grit cooking for 25 years prior to making my side. Damn sun. They make some tasty ass food, and the lady that took care of me was so nice, my mood changed. Mind you, I was in 20 minutes before closing. Fish was on point, shrimp was perfect...fries were a little limp, but probably got wet from the tears of joy I shed. I hope my hood makes this place an institution. Old school good service, super clean spot. This is one of them places that should run for a hundred years. read more

Surf's Up - Mount Prospect - Scrimps - Seafood Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

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First visit to this place close to home, the first of MANY. Need to keep this place thriving. Wow what a great spot. The Shrimp Po Boy was wonderful. Tha Bomb was an absolute home run. Fish and Chips were fantastic. The fries were seasoned and delicious. Food was hot, on time, and very nice people working here. Can't wait to visit again. read more

Lovely little seafood place in MP. First off I would like to say that the owner and staff were so nice and generous. We decided to order online for pick up and they gave us a free fountain drink for doing that. Which was such a lovely addition The food all tasted delicious. It hit the spot and we will definitely be coming back again! read more

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We ordered the Two Fish combo with wings, and theTriple combo with shrimp, catfish and wings, both we're tasty and delicious, it came with two sides, cheese grits, coleslaw, service was good over the phone and pick up was good, Place is by Randhurst mall that was previously occupied by a Subway. Overall, would recommend and try other stuff on menu. read more

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First time here. Taking out Fish & Chips. All the employees are charming and helpful. Very welcoming and friendly. read more

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Delicious food, made to order and pleasant conversation with our server. A lovely experience.

Surf's Up is a fun, casual spot for seafood! Super friendly staff served us a fantastic fish and chips with a light and crispy batter on a generous portion of cod. Five stars. We have also tried their po boy sandwiches and tasty sides. I especially liked their cheese grits. All very good! They can also serve their seafood grilled if fried food is not your thing. read more

all good ,owner is great wings could use a little more zip ,grilled and fried shrimp were each very good I will definitely go back read more

Made to order food. Small shop where you can eat in or order out. Single use bathrooms. Free parking. Friendly service. Discounted wings in Wednesdays. read more

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Awesome local option. Shrimp grits, Fish and Chips, Po Boys and more. Food is always fresh, quality and consistent. read more

See their fried shrimp dinner with fries and onion rings. We both woke up middle of the night with extreme diarrhea. Something was bad in the food as we both had the Sam's symptoms st the exact same time Not ever going back read more

For someone that grew up near the best fried chicken and fish shops the Southside of Chicago has to offer, this place is up there with them. My fellow coworker and I ordered the chicken and catfish combo, and oh man were we blown away!! Everything was cooked to order, it took around 15 minutes for the order to come out. The wings were seasoned to perfection, fried hard and extremely juicy. The 2 catfish fillets had this wonderful cornmeal breading, which was also seasoned extremely well, it felt like a crime to even use the mild sauce on it. And for some dessert, we ordered the bread pudding, a beautiful end to a delicious meal. The store was really bright with nice ocean colors and surfboards everywhere. This place is right next to the AMC movie theater, make it a must stop after or before your movie. Give this place a shot, you won't be disappointed. read more

If I told you to eat this and tell you it's chicken sandwich you would believe me 100%. It was chicken gone bad with fishiness. The lobster was so over cooked. The corn on the cob was cold on one side and lukewarm on the other side. Flavor itself was nice, just the execution of the cooking was awful. Probably won't come again. Go get some Red Lobster instead read more

Surf's Up - Mount Prospect - Lobster Po'Boy - Seafood Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

Oh my, sooo delicious! We had perfectly seasoned and prepared po' boys, one grilled catfish and one grilled shrimp. Lovely with all the fixings, and the sauce was perfect! Upgrade to onion rings was well worth it. We'll be back and I highly recommend! read more

Wonderful owners. So nice and welcoming! I had the fried lobster tail. Great breading, nice kick to it. Excellent dirty rice and the corn on the cob came in seasoned butter! Definitely give this place a try, I know I'll be back!! read more

Great food. The best fish and great fried green tomatoes. Highly recommend. The place has some tables so not good for big crowds to seat and eat. Great take out spot. read more

The owner is Very cordial, she cooks everything herself. The food is so fresh, delicious and priced very well. The food to me tastes just as good as fancy seafood restaurants. Not fancy just a small little place with a few tables dine in or carry out but the food is absolutely intoxicating... read more

The catfish & fried chicken are decent. The greens taste frozen. The dirty rice, & hushpuppies are bland. Somebody needs their whole a** kicked for these fries, no way they should have been served. read more

Surf's Up - Mount Prospect - Burned greasy fries looks like scraps from cleaning out the fryer - Seafood Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

Place is spot on . Had the shrimp and fries and the lobster po boy . Shrimp were large , fresh and sweet . Not sure if they use gulf shrimp, but had that same sweet flavor. Po boy roll was just right. Lobster was a tail, not claw meat that has no taste . Tail was large enough to cover the roll. Sauce was excellent . First time here for me. I will be back. read more