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    Surf's Up South Shore

    3.6 (95 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    SURF'S UP SOUTH SHORE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Fried Biscuits
    Marie F.

    I was looking on ubereats on something different to try and Surf's Up showed up and I had heard about the Hennessy sauce. So I had to give them a try. I ordered the Fried Biscuits, Wings with Fries, Lobster and Shrimp and Hennesy sauce. The Fried Biscuits were good. When they arrived they weren't hot which is understandable. The Wings were seasoned good and the fries were good. The Lobster and shrimp were good but the sauce I ordered separate was on the lobster and shrimp. Never got the separate sauce. The sauce is really good especially on fries. I would have preferred the lobster and shrimp without the sauce. Price wise it is average. But be mindful the sauce by itself can be a little expensive. Overall I think they are on to something with the sauce. The food is good I can say that.

    Nolan F.

    I got the triple play - 3 wings, 2 fish of choice, and shrimp. I asked for grilled options and they can grill the catfish and shrimp. Fried breading on perch was too crunchy and flavorless. Same for the fish itself. Seasoning on the grilled catfish was tasty. Shrimp was rubbery. Chicken wings were okay tender, breading was crispy and softer (good), just needs more creative seasoning. I like soggy fries but again....seasoning please... Wait time isn't ideal. I was the first customer at opening and my order took 25-30 min.

    Grilled shrimp po' boy
    Phaithe N.

    Surf's Up is a Black-Owned restaurant in the South Shore neighborhood. They have a variety of fried and grilled seafood items.

    They charged me 10.00 dollars for this
    Simone S.

    They need to stop playing with people for 5 shrimp 10.00 dollars and 3.00 dollars for Hennessey sauce. Really, we need to do better

    Fries mush looks like dirty old oil

    Absolutely the worst shrimp fish and fries we ever had I can't believe they charged us so much money for this CRAP Think twice before pulling your wallet out for this nasty stuff we give it NEGATIVE STARS

    Who uses bbq sauce for catfish?
    e m.

    They just can't get right. Ordered today and they substituted my bread with a wheat roll and substituted bbq sauce for my hot sauce.

    A piece of Catfish Dinner

    I purchased the catfish dinner. Website required that I pick a sauce, which I didn't want and they charged for it. The order included 3 pieces of catfish, coleslaw, small dinner roll and two sauces. I also ordered a side of greens, which to my surprise was plenty. The catfish was so small that the three pieces really equal one piece. The roll was small. I will not order from Surf's South Shore again due to the very small portion size.

    Fried Lobster & Shrimp
    Ramone P.

    I drive pass all the time and Always wanted to try this restaurant, So I decided to see what they were about. The restaurant is clean, and The staff were nice. They gave a few samples of their fried biscuits topped with butter & confectioners sugar to me and a few other customers and they were great. I ordered a 4 wing special dipped in their special Hennessy sauce. With a order of fried Lobster & Shrimp. The chicken was fresh, seasoned well, and cooked perfect. When it comes to the Hennessy sauce, I couldn't really taste the sauce that much on the chicken. You can tell it was dipped in sauce, but It was like it wasn't any sauce on the chicken. The fried Lobster & Shrimp was fresh, cooked perfect and seasoned well. The only thing I didn't like was that the batter was to thick in my opinion. Besides that, this restaurant has good food. So this is a place to go check out. I will be back!!

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    Great food and service I highly recommend good fish and greens you want be disappointed

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    Great food highly recommend you try the fried lobster tail, greens, and fried biscuits!!!

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    I wasn't sure what to expect, but I ordered the shrimp and wings combo-- it was really really good!

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    The food is sooooo delicious and when you receive great service like I did from Cliff it is the perfect place to treat yourself‼

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    The fried bread are awesome. Must always get the lobster po-boy. They are very filling and the portion is huge.

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    My first visit to 14 Parish Restaurant and Rhum Bar was unfortunately a very uncomfortable…read moreexperience. From the start, the bartender's attitude seemed off, but what stood out most was the difference in how I was treated compared to the rest of my group. He was friendly, attentive, and even offered complimentary drinks and shots to my friends, while I was largely ignored. Things escalated when the check came. After I paid, my receipt was held up in a way that drew attention to the fact that I hadn't left a tip on the card. And, then he mocked me and said, "I'm sorry my service was that bad to the point, I didn't get a tip." Shortly after, my friends continued receiving drinks on the house--again excluding me out. This created an awkward and embarrassing situation, especially since I was sitting right there with them. For clarity, I tip in cash as a personal preference, but regardless, no one should be singled out or treated differently like that. He laughed, and kept showing my receipt. I'm sharing this in hopes that it's taken seriously, because professionalism and consistency in service matter. P.S- The server/bartender name was Jaquez or Jaquees (not 100% sure on the proper spelling but, he has long locs with a nose ring, and ear gauges.

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    2.0(3 reviews)
    1.0 miSouth Shore

    I can see this location hasn't gotten the fair recognition that it honestly deserves. This has…read morehonestly got to be the best fisherman's island location hands down. They season and prepare the food perfectly. It's never overcooked and the veggies are also steamed perfectly. I usually get the 1lb crab leg and 1lb crawfish with an extra 1lb of crawfish with Cajun seasoning. They never disappoint it's delicious every single time I order. I've also tried their oysters mussels and lobster... never fails... it's delicious. Only thing is they changed the butter, it's now this oily greasy butter sauce that's not good. I get the food from this location and drive to the other location on Wentworth for butter.

    So this is the newest location in the area. I want to say that it has only been open a couple of…read more months. I ordered a large salmon and then for a separate order of a medium lobster tail. I explained that it needed to be separate due that the larger order is for someone who is allergic to shellfish. The guy at the counter ensures that he understands. I return to pickup my order and notice one larger container and ask where is the lobster tail? Initially he seems confused and then asks the cook. Turns out it is inside with the salmon. WTH. He apologized and immediately removed it. He swore that it was cooked separate and with the different seasoning. Here is my mistake I should of insisted on a new order. Got home and the lobster tail was indeed made with a separate seasoning BUT the salmon was obviously cooked with some shellfish. I presume shrimp. Upon serving it, I noticed there were small 3 flakes on the bottom of the fish. This is unacceptable and potentially could of been life threatening. I tried to check out a new location but I will stick to the location on 61 or 87th. If you have to go, check your food and check again.

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    4.3(412 reviews)
    2.2 miHyde Park
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    This is the part where I wax poetic about how ill-designed dining is for solo diners, and how this…read moreis doubly if not quadruply true in Italian restaurants. I want to have the pasta, but this is meant to be shared amongst the table, not devoured by one person, but I digress. I walked in during what ended up being brunch, and while the regular menu was not technically available, the bar-server offered to ask the kitchen if I wanted something specific. That something was the Tuna Tartare, which the kitchen obliged (thank you very much). While a simple dish, it was executed supremely well. The olive oil was of such quality and robust flavor I asked the kitchen what brand they use, the avocado was at the peak of ripeness, and the house-made chips were oozing with homemade perfection. The fish was of high quality, and the ginger-orange gelatine added a subtle flavor and texture which was very unique, both as a flavor, but more so in execution! Now, to be fair, while this was not my favorite iteration of this dish, it doesn't take away from the quality and precision of execution. As my main, I ordered the Basil Pesto Brunch Gnocchi. The sauce was, true to form, very earthy, creamy, and basil-y without being overpowering. The gnocchi themselves were soft and pillowy, some of the best I'd had! The accoutrements of egg, sun-dried tomatoes, and mushrooms helped add new dimensions to the dish, adding those lightly meaty, acidic, and generally umami notes. The pork belly, meanwhile, was lost on me. Coming back to this review, I was frankly surprised they were included! Maybe this is me showing why I can't hack it as a professional, paid, restaurant critic, or maybe they were in fact, omitted. An area where Ascione Bistro shines is the service. The bar-server was friendly and attentive, and the food came out reasonably fast, especially since I could see into their kitchen, the pace of which reminds me of The Bear (don't worry, no yelling or profanity could be heard). Final verdict: Ascione appears to be a very busy spot, and for good reason. They have well executed, unique, and flavorful dishes, complemented by great service. If we pretend me not picking up on the pork belly is a 'me' issue, then the experience was flawless... except that I should have found more people to come with me, as the gnocchi loaded me with carbs, and I ended up taking half-ish home.

    Ascione's kept popping up on GMaps, Resy and Yelp as a highly rated restaurant, so even though it…read morewas a 30 minute Uber ride, I decided to give it a try. The local area is very busy and the police presence is very obvious, so keep that in mind, but I'm glad I made the decision. The Hostess seated me immediately and took my drink order right away. My Server, Gaby, was quick and attentive so my Wedge Salad and Grilled Octopus was delivered to my table in record time considering how busy it was. The grilled octopus was perfectly cooked and flavored and the wedge was amazing. The only issue was that the wedge salad was so big I couldn't even finish it. To end the night I had a glass of Barolo and a slice of the "made-in-house" key lime pie. It was great and paired perfectly to complete the meal. I can definitely recommend Ascione's for a night out for dinner or a date night. It's not terribly loud and it's a relaxed vibe. I would also ask for Gaby, she is a great Server.

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